JP6501364B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine.

  In ballistic gaming machines represented by current pachinko gaming machines, when a game ball enters the starting opening, ie, when a starting winning occurs, the pending display related to the pending storage based on the determination result of the winning determination. By changing the display mode, there is a device (for example, Patent Document 1) equipped with a suspension notice effect for previewing the degree of expectation regarding the suspension memory.

  In addition, when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation pattern table used is switched based on the type of special symbol, the type of gaming state, and the number of variations, and the average variation time of the special symbol is changed. There is a change (for example, patent document 2).

  In particular, in recent years, as a result of setting the average fluctuation time to a short time in a specific gaming state such as a definite change state, as a result of accelerating the pace of the occurrence of a big hit, to achieve a prize ball in a short time Many things that were more important than others came to be seen.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2015-061636 JP, 2014-171594, A

  As described above, when emphasizing one of the performance output and the ball speed, the other may be sacrificed and it is difficult to balance.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a ball game machine capable of taking a suitable balance between a performance output and a ball withdrawal speed by performing a suitable hold notification effect according to the average fluctuation time of each fluctuation table. With the goal.

The invention of claim 1 was made in view of the above problems, on the basis of the numerical data extracted due to incoming ball game ball to the starting opening, whether spruce lottery to generate a special game state a main control device for carrying out a sub-control unit for implementing a display effect due to the propriety lottery result based on information received from the main control unit includes a, from normal game state gaming state due spruce lottery Also , the present invention relates to a ball game machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player .

In the ball and ball game machine according to the first aspect, the main control device confirms the pending storage means for storing the numerical data up to the predetermined upper limit number and the process for confirming the numerical data and transmitting the confirmation result to the sub control device. Based on the numerical data confirmation means executed before the lottery and the result of the lottery, the variation pattern of the symbol notifying the result is referred to any of a plurality of variation tables with different average variation time. The fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting from among a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns and the fluctuation table are different from the first fluctuation table set in a predetermined average fluctuation time in one gaming state and the first fluctuation table Holding pattern display means for displaying at least a number of holding symbols corresponding to the number of holding memories, at least comprising a second fluctuation table set by the average fluctuation time, and fluctuation patterns In the case of a fluctuation effect executing means for performing fluctuation effects based on the designated fluctuation time, and in the case where a predetermined fluctuation effect is being performed, a symbol may be displayed during fluctuation indicating that it is in fluctuation. and a display unit, hold symbol is expected degrees different kinds of display modes to special game state is provided for the hold memory, the variation in the symbols are expectations for a special game state with respect to the variation are different A plurality of types of display modes are provided , and based on the confirmation result by the numerical data check means , changing the display mode of the target holding symbol and / or the symbol during fluctuation to a different display mode, the degree of expectation in stages further comprising a expectation representation section that performs expectation effect suggests, expectation representation section, the final display mode decision hands to decide whether to any display mode as a final step from among a plurality of types of display modes When, with the scenario selection means changing contents up to the display mode determined by the final display mode decision means selects one from different kinds of scenarios, expectations effect is scope only hold symbol The first expectation degree effect to be taken and the second expectation degree effect to the reserved range and the symbol during fluctuation are provided, and the second expectation degree effect is selected when the fluctuation pattern selection means refers to the first fluctuation table When the second variation table is referred to, the first expectation degree effect is selected , and the second expectation degree effect includes a scenario with only variation symbols .

  By configuring in this manner, the expectation degree rendering means is provided with the second expectation degree effect that sets the reserved symbol and the symbol during fluctuation as the target range, and the first expectation degree effect that sets only the reserved symbol as the target range. Since the game is selected, it is possible to balance the suitable presentation depending on the situation.

  Furthermore, in the ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, the expectation degree directing means decides which display mode to be the final stage from among the plurality of display modes based on the reception of the confirmation result. Final display mode determination means, and scenario selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of scenarios in which the change contents up to the display mode determined by the final display mode determination means are different .

By configuring in this way, since the display mode at the final stage is determined in advance, the effect does not become non-orbit, and since the final stage is determined also in control, the risk of causing a major problem is reduced.
In addition, since the process up to the final stage is previously determined by the scenario, the progress of the control according to the process can prevent the trouble. Further, by setting a scenario in advance, it is possible to design a more effective process, and it is possible to provide a precisely calculated presentation effect rather than an uncertain presentation which is left to the end.

  In addition, the ball game machine, the main character of the lottery whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player based on the numerical data extracted due to the ball entry of the game ball to the starting opening In a bullet ball gaming machine provided with a control device and a sub control device that determines a display effect based on information based on the result of the success or failure lottery received from the main control device, the main control device has not performed the success or failure lottery Holding storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of numerical data as a pending storage, and a numerical value for confirming whether numerical data stored in the holding storage means agrees with a specific value or not before the lottery of the numerical data Data confirmation means, incoming signal transmission means for transmitting the number of pending storages stored by the pending storage means, and the confirmation result by the numerical data confirmation means to the sub control device as individual signals or one signal; Of the false lottery A variation pattern selection means for selecting the variation pattern of the symbol notifying the result according to the result by referring to any one of a plurality of types of variation tables having different average variation times, and a variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means The fluctuation pattern signal transmitting means for transmitting the fluctuation pattern signal to the sub-control device, the fluctuation table comprising: a first fluctuation table set at a predetermined average fluctuation time; and an average fluctuation shorter than the first fluctuation table Hold symbol display means having at least a second variation table set by time, and the sub control device displaying a number of hold symbols corresponding to the number of hold memories when the sub control device receives a signal from the on-ball signal transmission means When the signal from the fluctuation pattern signal transmission means is received, the fluctuation effect is actually performed based on the fluctuation time designated by the fluctuation pattern. Means, and when the predetermined variation effect is being performed, it is provided with a during variation symbol display means for displaying a during variation symbol indicating that it is during variation, and the suspension symbol is a special gaming state for the suspension storage It is provided in a plurality of display modes different in the degree of expectation to the game, and the symbol during fluctuation is provided in a plurality of types of display modes different in the degree of expectation to the special gaming state for the change By changing the display mode of the middle symbol to a different display mode, the display device further comprises an expectation degree effect means for performing an expectation degree effect that suggests an expectation degree in stages, and the expectation degree effect means sets only the reserved pattern as the target range The first expectation degree effect and the second expectation degree effect with the reserved symbol and the symbol during fluctuation as the target range are at least provided, and the first expectation degree effect is selected when the fluctuation pattern selection means refers to the first fluctuation table , When referring to the second variation table, the second expectation degree effect may be selected.

  By configuring in this manner, when referring to the first variation table, the first expectation degree effect that only the reserved symbol is the target range is selected. For this reason, during the long fluctuation time, by not performing the expectation degree effect relating to the suspension memory during the fluctuation by the symbol during the fluctuation, it is possible to perform a sufficient effect without the display effect by the character or the like being disturbed. Also, on the other hand, when referring to the second variation table, since the second expectation degree effect with the reserved symbol and the symbol during the variation as the target range is selected, that is, during the short variation time, that is, variation display one after another In the state where is being digested, it is possible to perform the expectation degree effect on the unchangeable hold memory and the hold memory under the current fluctuation, and instead of the fluctuation display without time margin, the effect is produced over the number fluctuation The performance output can be complemented by putting the expected degree effect that can be made to the main of the effect. In addition, the expectation degree effect is that the display mode changes even in the changing symbol, so even if the expectation degree in the holding symbol which is digested in a short time is low, the expectation may be high in the changing symbol stage Yes, it is possible to play a game with a sense of expectation in any of the display modes.

  As described above, the target range of the effect is appropriately changed according to the length of the fluctuation time, and emphasis is placed on providing sufficient effect when there is a long time, and when the time is short, the effect is suppressed And while providing an emphasis on providing a sense of speed for the ball, complementing the expectation of the fluctuation with a symbol during the fluctuation to complement it by realizing a flexible response, suitable for the situation. It is possible to balance.

  In addition, in the ball game machine, it is provided with the 1st suspension display field which displays the oldest suspension symbol at least, and the 2nd suspension display field which displays the suspension symbol which occurred next to the oldest suspension symbol, and is a suspension symbol The display means erases the oldest reserved symbol when the fluctuation time is over when the reserved symbol is displayed in the first reserved display area and the second reserved display area, and occurs next to the oldest reserved symbol. The shift display processing for displacing the held symbol to the first hold display area is executed, and the expectation degree effect means executes the expectation degree effect at the time of the shift display processing, and determines the display mode to be the final stage. Every time it receives an effect executability lottery whether or not to change the display mode, and when the second expectation degree effect is selected at the time of reception of the confirmation result, the symbol during fluctuation corresponding to the confirmation result Is the final stage If it has not reached the display mode, it is changed to the display mode to be the final stage, and if the first expectation degree effect is selected, the hold symbol corresponding to the confirmation result is shifted to the first hold display area. If it does not reach the display mode which is displaced and the final stage, it may be changed to the display mode which is the final stage.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid ending the display mode which is the final stage of the determined angle without executing it.
That is, at the stage where the first expectation degree effect is selected and displayed in the first hold display area by the shift processing, when the display mode is not the final stage, the display mode is the final stage. Do. In addition, when the second expectation degree effect is selected, and the pending storage of the object is displayed as a changing symbol by the shift process, the display mode is the final stage when the display mode is not the final stage. Display with. For this reason, it is possible to reliably use the last chance to change to the final display mode.

  In addition, in the ball game machine, it has the common power release lottery expedient which draws whether or not it releases normally the electric power item, if it wins with the general power open lottery function, from the closed state where it is difficult to enter the normal electric power symbol It is equipped with a normal power release game that displaces the ball into an open state in which the ball can enter easily for a predetermined open time, and the starting port is provided with a first starting port capable of always entering the ball and a second starting port provided in the ordinary electric role. The main control device is provided with an opening extension control means for continuing the opening extension state for extending the predetermined opening time of the ordinary motorized character at least until the predetermined number of lottery times after the end of the special game state, The variation table to be referred to by the variation pattern selection unit may be set to at least either the first variation table or the second variation table depending on the number of the lottery of success or failure.

  According to such a configuration, since the winning frequency for the second starting opening is higher than that in the normal gaming state at least in the state where the open extension function is operated, the expectation degree effect is achieved according to the fluctuation table. By making the effect range different, a suitable effect becomes possible. Furthermore, in the period during which the open extension function is operating, the variation table to be referred to is set to the first or second variation table according to the number of the winning or losing lottery, so with the progress of the game, expectation degree effect A change occurs in the production range of, and can provide an entertaining presentation that is not boring.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a back view of a pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the starting winning a prize confirmation process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch determination process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding display process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about a pending | holding display update process in 1st embodiment. It is an example of a display mode of a reservation symbol and a symbol during fluctuation in a first embodiment. It is an explanatory view explaining the classification of the reservation symbol in the first embodiment and the symbol during fluctuation. It is a table figure explaining the scenario selection table in a first embodiment. It is a table figure explaining the scenario selection table in a first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the expectation degree presentation in 1st embodiment is performed. It is an explanatory view about a screen displayed when expectation degree production in a second embodiment is performed. It is an explanatory view about a screen displayed when expectation degree production in a third embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when expectation degree presentation in the modification of 3rd embodiment is performed. It is a table figure explaining the change time of the change table in a third embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments at all, and may take various forms within the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of 1st embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure by the outer frame 51 which makes the fixed outer shell holding frame of longitudinally long. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper left and lower sides of the outer frame 51, and the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the glass sheet 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. Ru. Further, at the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52, the game board 1 (FIG. 2) held in the inner frame is provided.

  Loudspeakers 66 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52, and game sound is output by these to improve the consciousness of the game. In addition to the frame-side decoration lamp 65 which emits light in accordance with the game state, the fore frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying of an abnormality in the game.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. In addition, a firing handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 63, and by operating the firing handle 64 clockwise, the launching device is activated, and the gaming ball supplied from the upper tray 55 is attached to the gaming board 1 It is fired towards.

  The lower tray 63 is configured to receive a prize ball overflowing from the upper tray 55, and by operating the ball release lever, the gaming spheres accumulated in the lower tray 63 are transferred to the dollar box provided in the game store Can. Further, at the center of the upper tray 55, an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards, and a ball lending button 57, a settlement button 58, a balance on the right side of the upper tray 55 A display 59 is provided.

  In addition, 39 of FIG. 1 is a cylinder lock which locks the front frame 52 and the said inner frame to the outer frame 51, and when a predetermined key is inserted in this cylinder lock 39 and a key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When it is released and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is released.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the game board 1, a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rails 2a and the inner rails 2b is formed. A center case 5 is attached to the central portion of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is installed on the left side of the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, a plurality of random numbers for the normal lottery for the normal lottery are extracted, and a yes / no determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Just below the center case 5, the first starting opening 11 and the jackpot lottery (winning lottery) with the variable display of the first special symbol (also described in the first special view) is performed due to the entry of the game ball A jackpot lottery with a variable display of a second special symbol (also described as a second special view) which is directly below the first start opening 11 and is caused by the entry of game balls. [2] The starting ports 12 are disposed side by side vertically.
The 1st starting opening 11 is always constituted so that a game ball can enter. On the other hand, the second starting opening 12 is built in the normal electric power opening which is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery, and from the closed state where the normal electric power opening is unable to enter, over a predetermined opening time It is configured to shift to an open state where it can enter the ball, and to enter the ball by entering the ordinary motorized part during the open state, and whether or not to open the ordinary motorized part or not It is won by the normal symbol lottery, and it is possible to enter the ball only at the time of the public power release game.

When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted and stored as a hold storage.
As described above, the second starting port 12 configured as the ordinary motorized combination is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined number of times when winning in the ordinary symbol lottery. Specifically, in the normal mode (normal game state), approximately 2.6 seconds of opening is performed twice by one winning.

  Below the second starting opening 12, there is disposed a special winning opening 14 formed of a special electric combination opened in the case of a big hit game which is performed when a big hit lottery is performed. In the lower left area of the game area 3, a plurality of normal winning openings 31 to 34 are disposed.

  In the area toward the lower right of the game board 1, there are a 7-segment first special view display device 9 and a second special view display device 10, and a first special view hold number display device 18 consisting of four LEDs and There are provided two special drawing reservation number display devices 19, a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs, and a common drawing reservation number display device 8 consisting of four LEDs.

  In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (the whole illustration is omitted) is disposed at the center, and on the screen of the LCD panel By doing, the big hit effect which announces the result of the big hit lottery is done.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp weir, a stage and the like as well known ones.
A large number of game nails 4 are implanted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the lowermost part of the board.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is accommodated in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side as viewed in FIG. 3) of the inner frame 70 are coupled to hinges 53 provided on the outer frame 51, and are installed openably and closably. A game ball flow down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when the game ball is won in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device and pass through the flow down passage to the upper plate 55. Be paid out. Further, in the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (lending ball) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control unit 80, a payout control unit 81, a rendering symbol control unit 82, a sub integrated control unit 83, a launch control unit, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control unit 80, the effect symbol control unit 82 and the sub integrated control unit 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control unit 81, the launch control unit and the power supply substrate 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is disposed on the back side (the side of the game board 1) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal board 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal board 78 sends a signal indicating a game state and a game result to a hall computer (not shown).

(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. The pachinko machine 50 is configured centering on the main control device 80 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4. Note that, in this block diagram, a so-called relay board, a power supply board, and the like that merely relay signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control unit 80, the payout control unit 81, the rendering symbol control unit 82, and the sub integrated control unit 83 have a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, etc. . Although the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM are not provided on the emission control device 84 and the power supply substrate, the present invention is not limited thereto. The emission control device 84 or the like may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  The main control device 80 includes a first start port SW11a for detecting game balls entered in the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a for detecting game balls entered in the second start port 12, and a normal symbol operation Normal symbol operation SW 17a for detecting gaming balls entering the gate 17, count SW 14a for counting gaming balls entering the large winning opening 14, and general winning detection for gaming balls entering the general winning openings 31 to 34 A detection signal from the mouth SW 31a or the like is input.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the loaded program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs the various commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state (special game state) based on the numerical data extracted triggered by the detection at the first start opening SW11a and the second start opening SW12a described above, Execute a success / failure determination process described later.
Thus, the main control device 80 is configured to control the entire pachinko machine 50.

  Further, main controller 80 is connected to first special view display device 9 via second symbol display device relay terminal board 90, second special view display device 10, first special view reservation number display device 18, second The display of the special figure reservation number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the common drawing reservation number display device 8 is controlled.

  Furthermore, main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of big winning opening 14 by controlling big winning opening solenoid 14 b, and controls the common power accessory solenoid 12 b to be a normal electric motor in which second starting opening 12 is built. Control opening and closing of features.

The output signal from the main control unit 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a signal for management such as symbol variation or big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
The main control unit 80 and the payout control unit 81 can perform two-way communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 according to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, a detection signal of the payout SW 21 for counting the gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 uses a configuration in which the counting of the winning balls is performed. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the winning balls.

  Note that the payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening SW 35, the inner frame opening SW 36, the ball out SW 23, the payout SW 21, and the full SW 22, and the full SW 22 indicates that the lower tray 63 is full. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no gaming balls in the ball tank 71 is input by the out-of-ball SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the winning balls is stopped. Further, the full SW 22 and the out-of-ball SW 23 are also configured to continue to output signals until the state is canceled, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 due to the fact that the signals are not output. Resume.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24 and discharges the rental ball. The dispensed ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected bi-directionally communicable with the settlement display device 25, and the balance display device 25 is requested to use a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of gaming balls, and to request settlement. A settlement button 58 is provided.

  Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information on the winning balls via the external connection terminal plate 78, information indicating the open / close state of the frame (the inner frame 70, the front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87, and Send a firing stop signal to 84.

Although the game ball is paid out in this embodiment, it may be an enclosed type in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to cause the gaming area 3 to launch the gaming ball.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the firing control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 29.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the release handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the release handle 64, and the release stop switch signal is when the player presses the release stop SW 29. Output. The game ball can not be fired unless a touch signal is input to the launch control device 84. In addition, when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game sphere can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It is not supposed to.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, and performs commands for effect display control, etc. Are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and are distributed to the respective control parts (functional units as a voice control device and a lamp control device) for sound control and for lamp control which are included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is data for lamp control The various LEDs and lamps 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver on the basis of.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected to the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, and when the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

The sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 can perform two-way communication.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays effect symbols based on data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83) The apparatus 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as an effect pattern.
Thus, the sub integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 are configured to execute various effects based on data and commands (signal or notification) from the main control device 80 It is done.

[Description of operation]
First Embodiment
Next, the operation of the pachinko in the first embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment is capable of winning through the first starting port 11 which can always be prize-winning and the common power open game which is opened over a fixed period by winning in the above-mentioned normal symbol lottery processing. The second starting port 12 is provided, and a big hit lottery by random numbers extracted as a result of winning on the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is performed. And, at the time of the big hit lottery, fluctuation indication of each special symbol is done with the 1st special figure indicator 9 concerning the 1st special symbol and with the 2nd special figure indicator 10 regarding the 2nd special symbol At the same time, the result of the big hit lottery is informed by stopping and displaying these. Also, in parallel with this, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, after displaying the effect symbols corresponding to each special symbol in a fluctuating manner, these are stopped and displayed, and a false effect of notifying the result of the big hit lottery is performed .

In the pachinko machine 50, random numbers (numerical data) extracted by winning in the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12 are stored as hold storage up to four, and the first special view hold number display device The number of each pending storage is displayed on the 18 or second special view pending number display device 19, and the pending symbol corresponding to each pending storage is displayed.
Further, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, in addition to the pseudo-effect for displaying the effect symbols corresponding to each of the above special symbols in a variable manner, the first special image pending number display device 18 or the second special image pending number display device 19 The first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol (see FIG. 17 described later) corresponding to the reserved symbol displayed in the display are displayed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the during fluctuation | variation symbol which shows the expectation degree of the big hit concerning the retention memory in fluctuation | variation will also be displayed. These configurations and actions are the main part of the present invention, and will be described in detail later.

If it hits by the big hit lottery performed regarding the said retention memory, the big hit game of the number of predetermined rounds will be performed.
Then, after the end of the big hit game, for a certain period (period until a predetermined number of big hit lottery is made), the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 becomes a definite change mode in which the probability of being hit in the big hit lottery increases. At the same time, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery process increases, and the opening time of the second starting opening 12 (normal electric character) at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery process is extended, and the variation time of the ordinary symbol is shortened. It becomes a short time mode. In addition, the gaming state which is neither a definite change mode nor a time saving mode is described as a normal mode.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of types are provided as holding symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the holding symbols of each type are displayed immediately before the corresponding holding memory is digested. The reliability, which is the probability of becoming a big hit, differs depending on the display mode of the reserved memory. Then, by displaying each type of reserved symbol, the presence / absence of the possibility of becoming a big hit by the corresponding reserved memory, and the “prediction notification effect” indicating the size of the possibility are performed. In addition, as one of the pending advance presentation effects, a temporary holding symbol (also referred to as temporary holding indication) as a holding symbol that has been displayed once is another kind of holding symbol with a different degree of reliability (probability of becoming a big hit) A "hold change effect" is performed to change the final hold symbol (also referred to as a final hold display). In this hold change effect, the final hold symbol (final hold display) is displayed until the corresponding hold memory is digested, and depending on the type of the final hold symbol, there may be a possibility of a big hit by the hold memory, or A high possibility is suggested.

In addition, when on-hold change effect is performed, you may comprise so that the pre-indication effect which suggests that the kind of temporary on-hold symbol changes may be performed. Also, along with this, the pseudo "prediction effect" may be performed on any of the held symbols for which the held change effect is not performed. In such a case, it is preferable that a plurality of modes be provided for the prognostic effect, and whether a big hit will be made by the type of the on-hold symbol on which the on-premises effect is performed or It is preferable that this aspect is selected with a probability depending on whether or not it is not. As a result, the player is given a hold change effect, or until the hold memory corresponding to the hold symbol is about to be digested, the displayed hold memory is a temporary hold symbol or the final hold symbol It is possible to generate an unknown state, and by appropriately executing such an effect according to the length of the fluctuation time, it becomes possible to achieve a suitable effect in line with the fluctuation time and to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, after the precursor effect is displayed, a “precursor change effect” is further provided that is changed to another type of precursor effect different from the displayed precursor effect, that is, the probability that the hold change effect is performed is different. You may do so.

In addition, it goes without saying that the suspension notice effect and the suspension change effect do not always predict the result of the big hit lottery accurately at all times, and there may be cases where the announcement is missed, and of course, the suspension notice effect and the suspension change effect are performed. There is also a big hit lottery by not holding memory. That is, the so-called "gasse effect" is also provided.
In the present embodiment, by performing the above-described "pending advance presentation effect" and "on hold change presentation" on the presentation target range for the on hold symbol or on the on hold symbol and the changing symbol, the big hit expectation concerning the retention memory is notified Execute the "expected degree effect" to make the effect.
In addition, "in the pattern during the change" is a configuration provided with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, in particular, which indicates which object is currently changing, so that it is related to the holding symbol It tends to be displayed in a certain manner. Of course, as in the present embodiment, it may be displayed for the main purpose to use for the expectation degree effect, and it is not necessary to make the first special symbol and the second special symbol necessarily distinguishable.

Below, while demonstrating operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 1st embodiment in detail, "expected degree presentation" of this invention is demonstrated.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is activated as a timer interrupt process of 2 ms cycle.

  In S10, main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20, and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

At S15, main controller 80 initializes the CPU, I / O, etc., and shifts the processing to S75.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the big hit determination random number (S25), updates the big hit symbol determination random number (S30), By updating the hit determination random number (S35), the reach determination random number update (S40), and the change pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 (S45), the update of various random numbers (numerical data) is executed.

The initial value random number is in the range of 0 to 3899, and the size of the random number is 3900.
In addition, the jackpot determination random number is in the range of 0 to 3899, and the size of the random number is 3900. The number of jackpot values in the normal mode is 13 (jackpot probability is 1/300), which is 775 to 778, 1775 to 1778, 2775 to 2779. Also, in the probability change mode, the number of values that will be a big hit will be a number greater than 13.

  In addition, the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number is in the range of 0 to 59, and the magnitude of the random number is 60.

Further, the value of the variation pattern determination random number 1 is in the range of 0 to 1020 and the magnitude of the random number is 1021.
The value of the variation pattern determination random number 2 is in the range of 0 to 600, and the magnitude of the random number is 601.

  Then, the main control device 80 detects the winning of the gaming ball to the winning opening such as the starting opening and the like (S50), and the hit determination processing of performing the big hit lottery due to the winning to the starting opening and the (S55 ), The big hit game processing which controls the big hit game which is done when hitting with the big hit lottery, and (S60) it does. In addition, the fraud monitoring process for detecting the fraudulent activity of the player (S65), and the respective output processes for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87 and the like (S70) are executed.

In S75, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(2) About the start winning confirmation process Next, about the start winning confirmation process which detects the winning of the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 and performs generation of reservation storage etc. according to the winning, FIG. It demonstrates using the flowchart of a statement. The present process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning a prize confirmation process (S50) executed in the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting opening SW11a. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120.

  In S105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of pending storages pertaining to the first special symbol is the upper limit (4 as an example). When the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110, and when the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S120.

In S110, main controller 80 is a big hit symbol for determining a random number for big hit determination used in big hit lottery and a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed when hit in big hit lottery, related to the first special symbol. The random number for determination, the random number for reach judgment for deciding whether or not to perform the effect (normal reach or super reach) to stop and display the effect design indicating the detachment after reaching the reach state in the pseudo effect, the special symbol The variation pattern determination random numbers and the like for determining the variation time and the like are extracted, and these random numbers (numerical data) are stored as pending storage.
That is, at S110, various random numbers as numerical data are extracted due to the game ball entering the first starting opening 11, and the extracted numerical data is stored as a retention storage related to the first special symbol. Do.
Then, a pending number command indicating the number of pending storages pertaining to the first special symbol that has not been digested is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S115.

In S115, main control device 80 executes pre-reading determination processing for determining a value such as a random number for big hit determination corresponding to the pending storage related to the newly generated first special symbol, and shifts the processing to S120 this embodiment In the pre-reading determination process (S115), it will be described later whether or not the stored numerical data has a content to be a big hit, that is, whether it matches a specific numerical value, before execution of the success / failure determination process described later. This processing is to confirm before the success / failure determination processing.
Furthermore, the processing is to transmit various pre-reading commands that are information (signals) related to the checked result to the sub integrated control apparatus 83.

  After the processing of S115, the process proceeds after the negative determination of S100 or after the positive determination of S105. In S120, the main control device 80 controls the game ball to the second starting opening 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting opening SW12a. Determine if a prize has occurred. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125, and in the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the present process ends.

  In S125, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of pending storages related to the second special symbol is the upper limit (4 as an example). Then, in the case of a negative determination (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130, and in the case of a positive determination (S125: Yes), the present process ends.

In S130, main controller 80 is a big hit symbol for determining a random number for big hit determination used in big hit lottery and a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed when hit in big hit lottery, related to the second special symbol. The random number for determination, the random number for reach judgment for deciding whether or not to perform the effect (normal reach or super reach) to stop and display the effect design indicating the detachment after reaching the reach state in the pseudo effect, the special symbol The variation pattern determination random numbers and the like for determining the variation time and the like are extracted, and these random numbers (numerical data) are stored as pending storage.
That is, at S130, various random numbers as numerical data are extracted due to the game ball entering the second starting opening 12, and the extracted numerical data is stored as a retention storage related to the second special symbol. Do.
Then, a pending number command indicating the number of pending storages pertaining to the second special symbol that has not been digested is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S135.

In S135, main controller 80 executes a pre-reading determination process of determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the pending storage related to the newly generated second special symbol, and ends this process according to this embodiment. In the pre-reading determination process (S135), whether or not the stored numerical data has a content to be a big hit before execution of the success / failure determination process to be described later, that is, whether or not it matches the specific value This is a process to confirm before the determination process.
Furthermore, the processing is to transmit various pre-reading commands that are information (signals) related to the checked result to the sub integrated control apparatus 83.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, S115 and S135 are provided as the unique pre-reading determination processing for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the common pre-reading determination at the end of this processing The process may be configured to be performed once.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the pending number command is transmitted in S110 and S130, and various prefetch commands are individually transmitted in S115 and SS135. Alternatively, the transmission may be performed in a single transmission process. That is, different commands in S110 and S115 and different commands in S130 and S135 may be combined and transmitted as one combined command in S115 or S135.
(3) Pre-reading determination processing Next, regarding pending storage related to the newly generated first special symbol or second special symbol, pre-reading to determine whether or not it matches the value of the corresponding jackpot determining random number The determination process will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.
Note that, in the present embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 7 is a common process executed in any of the above-described S115 and S135.

  In S150, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the newly generated big hit determination random number for pending storage relates to a specific value (value to be hit in big hit lottery), and a positive determination is obtained. (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to S155, and when a negative determination is obtained (S150: No), the process proceeds to S160.

  In S155, main controller 80 generates prefetch command 1 indicating that the value of the newly generated big hit determination random number for pending storage is the above-mentioned specific value, transmits it to sub integrated control device 83, and this processing Finish.

  On the other hand, in S160, main controller 80 determines whether or not the values of the random number for reach determination and the random numbers 1 and 2 for fluctuation pattern determination pertaining to the newly generated pending storage are specific values (values that become super reach by pseudo effect) If an affirmative determination is obtained (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S165, and if a negative determination is obtained (S160: No), the process proceeds to S170.

  In S165, main controller 80 generates look-ahead command 2 indicating that the newly generated random number for reach determination random numbers for pending storage and random numbers 1 and 2 for fluctuation pattern determination are the above specific values, and the sub integration is performed It transmits to the control apparatus 83, and complete | finishes this process.

  Further, in S170, main controller 80 determines whether or not the values of the random number for reach determination and the random numbers 1 and 2 for fluctuation pattern determination pertaining to the newly generated pending storage are specific values (values that become normal reach by pseudo effect). If the determination is affirmative (S170: Yes), the process proceeds to S175, and if the negative determination is obtained (S170: No), the process proceeds to S180.

  In S175, main controller 80 generates look-ahead command 3 indicating that the newly generated random number for reach determination random numbers for pending storage and random numbers 1 and 2 for fluctuation pattern determination are the above-mentioned specific values, and the sub integration is performed It transmits to the control apparatus 83, and complete | finishes this process.

On the other hand, in S180, main controller 80 determines that the newly generated random number for jackpot determination, random number for reach determination, or random number for fluctuation pattern determination 1 and 2 pertaining to pending storage is not any of the above specific values. The prefetch command 4 shown is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus 83, and this processing is ended.
Further, as another configuration, a plurality of lost symbols are also provided, rough fluctuation contents are designated in advance in the lost symbols, and a configuration is also conceivable in which a variation pattern is selected using a variation pattern determination random number. In this case, it is a random number for symbol determination, not a random number for jackpot symbol determination.
The rough fluctuation content is the fluctuation that loses without reaching, the fluctuation that loses after reaching, or the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (a fluctuation effect that makes it appear as if it fluctuated several times during one fluctuation) Information such as a change to Then, the rough fluctuation content is designated by the lost symbol (for example, in the case of reach loss, it is to be selected from a plurality of reach effects with a random number for fluctuation pattern determination), and thereby symbol information The sub integrated control device 83 can grasp the result of the pass / fail and the contents of the change only by sending the pre-read command by the pre-read command, and can decide whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect according to the contents.
The content to be determined in the pre-reading determination process is not particularly limited, and the main control device 80 may transmit data matching the content to be performed in the pre-reading effect.

The main control apparatus 80 according to the present embodiment performs the “variation table type command (information)” together with the prefetch command in any of the above-described transmission setting processing of various prefetch commands in S155, S165, S175, and S180. Are generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus 83.
The "variation table type command" refers to the first fluctuation table or the first fluctuation table having different average fluctuation times, which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern is determined at S250 and S260 in the present situation or in the judgment processing (see FIG. 9) described later. It is a command that suggests the type of the fluctuation table that is set to be determined by determining which of the fluctuation tables is in which state it is set.
In the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the first change table is set to refer to the second change table during the time reduction game state corresponding to the ST period, so a probability change flag or a short The value of the flag is determined, and if the flag is set to 1, the second variation table is determined. If 0 is set, it is determined to be in the state to refer to the first variation table, and a command of the content is generated. Do.
Note that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a flag may be individually provided to indicate a variation table type to be referred to to be determined, or information indicating a variation table type to be referred to is stored in a predetermined buffer Then, the stored information may be determined.
In the present embodiment, a target of “expected degree effect” to be described later is determined based on the type of the fluctuation table.

(4) Regarding Pass / Fail Judgment Process Next, the pass / fail judgment process of performing a big hit lottery using the big hit determination random number stored as pending storage will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is a process executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8, in S200, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric character is operating, that is, a big hit game is being performed. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S200: Yes), the present process is ended, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable display of the special figure (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being performed. When the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 of FIG. 10, and when the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  At S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special display is being displayed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 of FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 of FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9, in S215, main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of pending storage related to the second special symbol, and in the case of a positive determination (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220 and negative In the case of determination (S215: No), the process proceeds to S380.

  In S220, main controller 80 decrements the number of pending storages pertaining to the second special symbol and selects the oldest pending storage pertaining to the second special symbol, and S230, S235, S245, S250, S255, which will be described later. In order to refer to S260, S265, etc., information stored in the pending storage (numerical data such as a random number value) is moved to a predetermined buffer for determining a big hit, and the process proceeds to S225.

  In the case of a negative determination in S215, in S380, main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of pending storage pertaining to the first special symbol, and in the case of a positive determination (S380: Yes), the process proceeds to S385. In the case of a negative determination (S380: No), this process ends.

  In S385, main controller 80 decrements the number of pending storages pertaining to the first special symbol, and selects the oldest pending storage pertaining to the first special symbol, and S230, S235, S245, S250, S255, which will be described later. In order to refer to S260, S265, etc., information stored in the pending storage (numerical data such as a random number value) is moved to a predetermined buffer for determining a big hit, and the process proceeds to S225.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is a pending storage associated with the second special symbol, the processing is performed prior to the first special symbol.

  In S225, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating that it is the probability change mode is 1, and in the case of a positive determination (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and a negative determination is made. In the case (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, main control device 80 executes a big hit lottery based on the random number for big hit determination according to the selected pending storage and the success / failure determination table (probable change table) corresponding to the positive variation mode, and whether or not to hit the lottery Determine whether or not the pending memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

On the other hand, in S235, main controller 80 executes a big hit lottery based on the random number for big hit determination related to the selected pending storage and the hit / not determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal mode, and hits the lottery It is determined whether or not to reserve the pending memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.
As described above, S230 and S235 of the present embodiment are processes for executing a hit / fail determination of whether to generate a big hit game, ie, a big hit determination, based on numerical data stored in S110 or S130 of the start winning confirmation process is there.

In S240, main controller 80 refers to the determination result in S230 or S235 to determine whether or not a big hit lottery is hit, and in the case of a positive determination (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245. When the determination is negative (S240: No), the process proceeds to S260.
In addition, in the structure provided with two or more lost symbols mentioned above, it may be comprised so that a lost symbol determination process may be performed in said S260 which transfers at the time of negative determination by S240.

  In S245, main controller 80 determines the number of rounds and the like of the jackpot game predetermined corresponding to the jackpot symbol by determining the jackpot symbol based on the random number for jackpot design determination pertaining to the saved storage that has been digested . Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250, main controller 80 determines the variation time or the like of the special symbol on the basis of the random number or the like for determination of variation patterns related to the reserved storage that has been digested, and shifts the processing to S255.

Here, the process of S250 will be described in detail.
In S250, as described above, the fluctuation time etc. of the special symbol is determined based on the random number etc. for determination of the fluctuation pattern related to the reserved storage which has been digested, but this determination is made with reference to a predetermined fluctuation table .
In the present embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are set in the fluctuation table, and furthermore, fluctuation time is individually designated in these fluctuation patterns.
In addition, the fluctuation table of the present embodiment is configured such that the first fluctuation time (for example, 15 seconds) which is a relatively long time is set with respect to the average fluctuation time which is an average of fluctuation times designated by the set fluctuation pattern. A fluctuation table and a second fluctuation table set to an average fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds) which is relatively short compared to the first fluctuation table.
In addition, the time difference of the average fluctuation time can be variously considered by reflecting the degree of the difference of other parameters from being the difference by the appearance rate of reach production or the difference of fluctuation time by no reach loss. .
Then, in the present embodiment, either the first fluctuation table or the second fluctuation table is selected as the fluctuation table to be referred to in the fluctuation pattern determination processing, and the above-mentioned determination processing is performed based on the selected fluctuation table. Is to be done.
When the first fluctuation table is referred to, the fluctuation time tends to be relatively long, and sufficient production time can be allocated to the “fluctuation effect” as to whether or not it is a big hit, It becomes easy to provide the player with a colorful, tasteful presentation of one fluctuation unit. Also, when the second variation table is referred to, the variation time tends to be relatively short, the variation is speedily digested with tempo, the expectation of the big hit per unit time increases, and the big hit It becomes easy to make a player expect a payout.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the first variation table is referred to in the normal gaming state (normal mode), and the second variation table is referred to in the probability variation state (probability change) and the short time gaming state (generalization release extension state). It is configured to be referenced.
Therefore, in S250, first, the type of the fluctuation table to be referred to at present is determined, and either of the first fluctuation table or the second fluctuation table is referred to based on the result of the judgment. It is the one that performs the decision process.
That is, S250 is a process of selecting a variation pattern with reference to either the first variation table or the second variation table having different average variation times.
In addition, the content of the process of such S250 is the same also in S260 mentioned later.

  In S255, main controller 80 sets the number of rounds of big hit game, the opening pattern of big winning opening, the presentation time for big hit game, the interval time, the production mode of big hit game and the like, and shifts the processing to S270.

On the other hand, in S260, in which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S240 (that is, the process proceeds when a big hit lottery is removed), the main control device 80 determines the variation pattern determination random number etc. , The variation time etc. of the special symbol are determined, and the process proceeds to S265.
In the present embodiment, in S260, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) related to the reserved storage at the time of losing is determined, and prior to this, processing for determining the lost symbol is performed. Without being limited to this configuration, a process of determining a lost symbol may be provided before execution of S260. Thereby, if it is a structure provided with two or more lost symbols mentioned above, a suitable control process can be performed.
As described above, S245 and S260 are processing for determining the special symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the big hit symbol or the lost symbol, based on the determination result of whether or not to be a big hit.

  In S265, main controller 80 displays a counter indicating the number of remaining big hit lotterys that can be executed in the definite variation mode (ST period in the present embodiment) or a counter that indicates the number of remaining big hit lotterys that can be performed in time saving mode. Update and the like are performed, and the process proceeds to S270.

  In S270, main controller 80 transmits a pending number command indicating the number of pending storages decremented in S220 described above to sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S275.

In S275, main controller 80 transmits a variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the result of the big hit lottery, etc. to sub integrated control device 83, and The fluctuation is started and this processing is ended.
That is, in S275, the variation pattern signal (command) indicating the type of variation pattern determined in S250 or S260 is transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus 83.

In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 which received the fluctuation start command, as a result of the big hit lottery, based on the fluctuation time of the special symbol, in the effect symbol display device 6 among the effects of the same time as the fluctuation time of the special symbol It has “a variation production execution process” (not shown) for selecting a pseudo presentation to be displayed (a variation presentation) and displaying the selected pseudo presentation.
In addition, with the fluctuation start command, the reserve memory digested by the big hit lottery is generated by the winning of the first starting opening 11 or by the winning of the second starting opening 12 You may indicate whether it is.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S280, in which the special display (first special symbol or second special symbol) shifts during the variation display, the main control device 80 changes the special figure (first special symbol or second special symbol) It is determined whether the time has elapsed, and if the determination is affirmative (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and if the determination is negative (S280: No), the process ends.

In S285, main controller 80 ends the variable display of the special figure (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and the final symbol of the special figure (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), that is, S245 described above Alternatively, the big hit symbol or lost symbol determined in S260 is displayed, and a symbol determination command for causing the sub integrated control device 83 to perform final display of the effect symbol is transmitted, and this processing is ended.
As described above, S285 is a process of displaying a big hit symbol or a lost symbol relating to the special symbol determined based on the determination result of whether or not to make a big hit.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S290, in which the special display (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is shifted during the final display, the main control device 80 determines the special view (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) It is determined whether the duration of display has ended. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295, and if the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

In S295, main controller 80 ends the finalized display of the special figure (first special symbol or second special symbol), and shifts the processing to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special view (first special symbol or second special symbol) displayed in a definite manner is a big hit, that is, whether it is a big hit symbol or not. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and if the determination is negative (S300: No), the process proceeds to S340.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag indicating that it is the probability change mode, and clears the probability change flag if the probability change flag is 1 (S310), and then shifts the processing to S315.

  In S315, the main control unit 80 refers to the short time flag indicating that the short time mode is set, and clears the short time flag if the time short flag is 1 (S320), and then shifts the processing to S325.

  Then, the main controller 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S325), the character continuous operation device operation start process (S330), and the big hit start effect process (S335) sequentially, thereby indicating a mode of the big hit game. Or, a command to instruct the start of the big hit game is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 or the like to start the big hit game, and the present processing is ended.

  On the other hand, main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag in S340, which is shifted when a negative determination is obtained in S300, and shifts the processing to S345 when the flag is 1 (S340: Yes). If the probability change flag is not 1 (S340: No), the process proceeds to S355.

The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured as a so-called ST machine. That is, the state in which the probability change flag is set to 1 means during the ST period, and the ST period ends the predetermined number of times of fluctuation (for example, 100 times) after becoming a big hit with the probability change symbol In the time period until, the probability of winning lottery whether or not to be a big hit fluctuated (probability fluctuation, definite change) to a high probability higher than the low probability in the normal gaming state.
Moreover, the pachinko machine 50 is equipped with a probability change counter. The probability change counter is a counter in which a counter value (for example, 100) corresponding to a predetermined number of changes (for example, 100 times) which is an ST period is set at the start of the ST period, and is decremented each time the fluctuation ends. The ST period ends when the probability change counter becomes zero.

In S345, main controller 80 decrements the probability change counter and, at the same time, whether the probability change counter has become 0 or not, that is, the remaining number (number of probability changes) of the jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability change mode is lost. It is determined whether or not it is 0 (S345: Yes), the process proceeds to S350, and when it is not 0 (S345: No), the process proceeds to S355.
In S350, main controller 80 sets the probability change flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S355.

  In S355, main controller 80 refers to the time saving flag, and when the flag is 1 (S355: Yes), the process proceeds to S360, and when the time saving flag is not 1 (S355: No) ), Shift the processing to S370.

Note that the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured to generate a time saving state corresponding to the ST period described above. That is, during the definite change state (during the ST period), the short time state is attained. In addition to the above probability change flag, a state with a short time flag and 1 set to the short time flag means that the time is short and during the ST period, and the short time period is a big hit with a probability change symbol In the period until the predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times) ends, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the normal motorized part is longer than the normal time.
Moreover, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a time saving counter separately from the above-mentioned definite variation counter. The time saving counter is a counter that is set at the start of the time saving state at a counter value (for example, 100) corresponding to a predetermined number of changes (for example, 100 times) which is a time saving state, and is decremented each time the change ends. The time saving state ends when the time saving counter becomes zero.
Although not shown, main controller 80 is provided with an “open extension control process” that extends the open time of the ordinary motor-operated part based on the short time flag being 1.

At S360, main control device 80 decrements the time saving counter, and additionally determines whether the time saving counter has become 0 or not, and if it becomes 0 (S360: Yes), the process proceeds to S365. And if not 0 (S360: No), the process proceeds to S370.
In S365, main controller 80 sets the time saving flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S370.

In S370, main controller 80 executes a state designation command transmission process, and ends this process.
(5) About the big hit game processing Next, the big hit game processing which controls the progress of the big hit game, is explained making use of the flowchart in Figure 12-14. This process is a process executed from the main routine.

  In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the character continuous actuation device is operating, that is, whether a big hit game is being performed. When the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405, and when the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.

  In S405, main controller 80 determines whether or not special winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of a positive determination (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S430 in FIG. 13, and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, main control device 80 determines whether or not it is in the interval of each round in the big hit game, and in the case of affirmation determination (S410: Yes), while shifting the processing to S450 of FIG. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main control unit 80 determines whether or not the jackpot game end effect is in progress, and in the case of a positive determination (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. 14 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has passed, and in the case of a positive determination (S420: Yes), the processing is shifted to S425, and in the case of a negative determination. (S420: No), this process ends.

In S425, main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening special winning opening 14, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S430, which proceeds while the big winning opening 14 is opened, the main control device 80 determines whether the number of gaming balls having won in the big winning opening 14 has become ten. When the determination is affirmative (S430: Yes), the process proceeds to S440, and when the determination is negative (S430: No), the process proceeds to S435.

  In S435, main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of special winning opening 14 has ended, and in the case of a positive determination (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440, and in the case of a negative determination. (S435: No), this process ends.

In S440, main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing special winning opening 14, and shifts the process to S445.
In S445, the main control device 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval of each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, at S450, which shifts during the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game interval time has elapsed, and in the case of a positive determination (S450: Yes), the processing is performed at S455. At the same time, in the case of a negative determination (S450: No), the process ends.

  In S455, main controller 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the big hit game, and in the case of affirmation determination (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460, and in the case of a negative determination (S455: No), the process proceeds to S465.

In S460, the main control device 80 executes a big hit end effect processing for performing effects when ending the big hit game, and ends this processing.
On the other hand, in S465, main controller 80 executes the special winning opening opening processing for opening special winning opening 14, and ends this processing.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S470, which is shifted during the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether the time of the end effect is ended or not, and in the case of positive determination (S470: Yes) The process proceeds to S475, and in the case of a negative determination (S470: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S475 and S480, the main control device 80 stops the commodity continuous actuation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S485.
In S485, main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the definite change mode after the big hit game, that is, whether to shift to the ST period, and in the case of a positive determination (S485: Yes), in the definite change mode While setting the counter value corresponding to the number of jackpot lottery that can be executed (the number of positive variations, the number of STs, for example, 100 times) in the positive variation counter (S490), 1 is set in the positive variation flag (S495), and the processing is performed in S500. Transition.

  In S500, main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time saving mode after a big hit game, and in the case of a positive determination (S500: Yes), the number of times of big hit lottery that can be executed during time saving mode For example, while setting the counter value corresponding to 100 times to the time saving counter (S505), the time saving flag is set to 1 (S510), and the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515 and S520, main control device 80 executes processing of transmitting a big hit end command for ending the effect on the big hit game to sub integrated control device 83, and state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing. .

(6) Regarding hold display processing Next, when the hold storage is generated, the hold display processing for displaying the hold symbol corresponding to the hold storage on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. explain. Note that this process is a process that is executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process of 2 ms cycle) in the sub integrated control apparatus 83.
In addition, the game ball is the 1st starting opening 11 or the 2nd starting opening 12 when the holding storage is formed, that is, during the fluctuation indication of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol, as for the “holding indication processing” in FIG. Is a process that is executed when new pending storage is performed.

In step S600, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 determines whether or not the above-described prefetch commands 1 to 4 and the "variation table type command" are received from the main control apparatus 80, and if a positive determination is obtained ( The process proceeds to step S605, and when a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), the process ends.
As described above, the game ball enters the first start hole 11 (S100: Yes) in the "start prize confirmation process" (FIG. 6) in "prefetch commands 1 to 4", and the first special symbol is concerned. If the pending storage has not reached the upper limit number (for example, 4) (S105: No), every time the pending storage is stored, the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the prefetch determination process (S115). It is a command (also referred to as information or signal) to be transmitted, and the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 12 (S120: Yes), and the number of pending storages pertaining to the second special symbol (for example, four) (S125: No), each time the pending storage is stored, the command (information or signal) transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the pre-read determination processing (S135) It is called) .
Further, in the present embodiment, the pre-read signal and the signal indicating the number of pending storages are configured to be transmitted by one command. Therefore, when the sub integrated control device 83 receives the pre-reading signal, it can receive the information of the pre-reading determination content and the number of pending storages. Of course, the pre-read determination content and the signal indicating the number of pending storages may be sent by different commands.

In step S605, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 first extracts the "hold display determination random number" based on the reception of the prefetch commands 1 to 4, and the extracted random number is a predetermined number provided for each hold storage. Store in "buffer for pending display effect". In the "hold display effect buffer", the received prefetch commands 1 to 4 and the "variation table type command" are stored in addition to the extracted random numbers.
Then, based on the stored random number and the content for each type of received prefetch command, the type of the final display mode (also referred to as final holding symbol or final holding display) of the holding symbol or the symbol during fluctuation The selection is determined, and the process proceeds to S610.

The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute “expected degree presentation”. The "expected degree presentation" will be described only briefly here, as will be described in detail later.
The "expected degree effect" of the present embodiment is based on the above-mentioned pre-reading command, the display pattern of the holding symbol or the holding symbol and the symbol during fluctuation, which relates to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, in the selected scenario. By changing the display mode to a different big hit expectation degree based on the big hit expectation level, it is an effect of changing the expectation level of the big hit stepwise and notifying the player.
The scenario is a process in which the process of changing the display pattern according to the suspended symbol or the suspended symbol and the symbol during fluctuation is defined. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of scenarios are provided respectively corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
And the said classification of a final display mode is a display mode of the last step in the change process predetermined to each scenario. More specifically, in the case where the target of "expected degree effect" is a reserved symbol, it is a display mode immediately before the start of the variable display related to the reserved memory, and when the object of "expected degree effect" is a symbol during fluctuation. This is a display mode immediately before the final display of the special symbol in change or the effect design corresponding to the special symbol. In addition, also when making an object into a symbol during fluctuation, in the following explanation, it may be called a final reservation symbol or a final reservation display.
In addition, about a final reservation symbol, it is determined regardless of whether "expected degree presentation" is performed. That is, when the "expected degree effect" is not executed, the determined final holding symbol is immediately displayed if the holding storage is performed, and the display mode is maintained until the holding memory is digested. There is a need.
Although the "expected degree effect" has the contents as described above in general, the explanation will be returned to the "pending display process" on the premise of this.

In S610, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a lottery determination as to whether or not to execute "expected degree effect" to change the display pattern of the reserved symbol or the symbol during fluctuation, and if executed (S610: Yes) The process proceeds to S615, and if not executed (S610: No), the process proceeds to S625.
In addition, the lottery determination of S610 is performed based on the "random number for holding display determination" stored in the above-mentioned "buffer for holding display effect".

In S615, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 determines a scenario to be referred to in the “expected degree presentation” of this time, and shifts the processing to S620.
That is, with reference to various scenario selection tables to be described later, and the final holding symbol determined in the above-described S605 is set and select a scenario.
The scenario selected and determined is stored in the above-mentioned "buffer for holding display effect" and is referred to as appropriate. That is, it is referred to at the time of processing of S620 to be described later, S815 of “pending display update processing” (FIG. 16), and the like. In the present embodiment, the information stored in the “hold display effect buffer” is maintained until the variable display related to the hold storage is determined and displayed, and is erased after the determined display is ended It is configured as follows. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be deleted based on the end of the “expected degree effect” regarding the pending storage.

  In addition, in S615, in conjunction with the process of determining the scenario, whether the target of the "expected degree effect" determined to be executed in S610 is to be a reserved symbol, or is it to be a reserved symbol and a changing symbol, The determination process and the determination process of are also performed. In the determination process, the "variation table type command" stored in S605 is referenced to determine the type of variation table to be referred to when determining the variation pattern, and as a result of the determination, if it is the first variation table, the reserved symbol And it is decided to target the symbol during the change, and if it is the second change table, the reserved symbol is the target. At this time, if the target is determined to be a symbol during fluctuation, “expected degree effect” is performed with reference to all processes of the special 1 or special 2 scenario selection table described later, and the target is determined to be a holding symbol. “Expected degree presentation” is performed with reference to the process prior to the setting information of “during variation” (see FIGS. 19 and 20) of the special 1 or special 2 scenario selection table to be performed.

In S620, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 selects the first display mode (also referred to as a primary hold display mode) of the scenario with reference to the determined scenario, and the prefetch command received this time in the display mode The process of displaying the on-hold symbol relating to the on-hold storage based on the symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed, and the present process is ended.
In S620, the display control of the total number of suspension symbols including the suspension symbol to be displayed newly is controlled to correspond to the total number of suspension storage currently stored.

In S625, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 determines that “expected degree effect” is not performed in S610, and thus, based on the prefetch command received this time in the final hold display mode, as the display mode maintained until the end. A process of displaying the on-hold symbol relating to the on-hold storage on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed, and the present process is ended.
In S625, the total number of the held symbols including the newly displayed held symbol is controlled to be displayed so as to correspond to the total number of currently stored held memories.

(7) About pending display update processing Next, when pending storage is digested, the display position of the pending symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is updated, and "expected degree effect" is performed. The “updating process” will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that this process is a process that is executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process of 2 ms cycle) in the sub integrated control apparatus 83.
In addition, "pending display update processing", when there is pending storage, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished and the variation display of the second special symbol is finished, if there is a pending storage of the second special symbol, the second (2) In order to start a new variable display based on the oldest reserved memory, otherwise the first reserved symbol, the display of the oldest reserved memory is erased, and another reserved memory of the same special symbol is deleted. Is a process to be performed when the so-called shift process is performed. Therefore, it is performed at the timing different from the above-mentioned "pending display process."

In step S800, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the pending number command (pending information) has been received from the main control device 80, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the processing in step S805. When the negative determination is obtained (S800: No), the present process ends.
The pending number command is information (command) transmitted from the main control device 80 in the pending information transmission process (S270) of the above-mentioned success / failure determination process (FIG. 9).

In S805, the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to the oldest pending storage displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 on the premise that the second special symbol mentioned above is subjected to a configuration that changes preferentially over the first special symbol. When the reserved symbol is deleted with the same special symbol and the reserved symbol is displayed other than this, the display positions of all the remaining reserved symbols are directed toward the screen center direction of the effect symbol display device 6 Each one is shifted, and the process proceeds to S810.
In the present embodiment, as described above, when so-called shift processing is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, in the holding symbol pertaining to the first special symbol, it is shifted one unit to the right, and the second special symbol is displayed. In such a holding symbol, it is designed to shift one to the left. The specific display will be described in detail later.

In S810, the sub integrated control device 83 refers to the display position of the reserved symbol changed by the shift processing and the contents of the scenario determined in S615 described above, and any of the reserved symbols is “expected degree It is determined whether or not it is time to change the display position of the effect pattern, that is, the display pattern of the suspension symbol or the variation pattern (position), and if a positive determination is obtained (S810: Yes), processing is performed at S815. When the negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the present process ends.
The process of confirming the content of the scenario is performed by referring to the information related to the scenario stored in the above-mentioned "buffer for suspension display effect".

In S815, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 changes and displays the display mode based on the content of the determined scenario for the suspended symbol or the symbol during fluctuation that has become the execution position (time) of the “expected degree effect” To complete this process.
The above is the “pending display update process” in the present embodiment.

(8) Displayed Positions of Designing and Retaining Designs With reference to FIG. 17, the designs of the displacing design of this embodiment will be described with reference to a display example. In addition, the example of a display shown in FIG. 17 shows the case where the "expected degree effect" in this embodiment targets a reserved symbol and a symbol during fluctuation.
The symbol being changed is different from the held symbol that is deleted by being digested along with the start of the variable display, and the symbol in the holding memory is related to the held symbol of the held memory before it is erased and the variable display is started and confirmed. It is a design that has been made. By doing this, when the expectation degree effect is performed with the hold symbol, it is possible to check how much the expectation degree of the expectation effect is with the symbol during fluctuation even if the fluctuation start and the hold symbol is erased. Moreover, although it mentions later, it becomes possible to perform expectation degree presentation continuously also in a symbol during fluctuation.
In FIG. 17 (a), the state in which the symbol during variation related to the first special symbol is displayed is shown, and in FIG. 17 (b), the state in which the symbol during variation related to the second special symbol is displayed is And in FIG.17 (c), the state in which the special symbol is decidedly displayed and the fluctuation display is not performed is shown.
As shown in FIG. 17 (a), on the screen of the effect symbol display 6, the effect symbol 300 corresponding to the first special symbol is being displayed in the middle in a variable display, and in the lower center of the screen, the symbol display during change is displayed. In the area 301, the first variation in-progress symbol 150 is displayed. During the first variation, the symbol 150 indicates the effect symbol 300 currently being displayed in a variable manner, and also indicates the jackpot expectation of the effect symbol 300. In addition, the first reserved symbol 100 to 102 pertaining to the first special symbol is displayed on the left side of the symbol display region 301 during variation, and the second reserved symbol pertaining to the second special symbol is displayed on the right side of the symbol display region 301 during variation. The symbols 200 to 203 are displayed. Thus, at present, the first special symbol indicates that there are three and the second special symbol indicates that there are four pending storages.
In the present embodiment, the first reserved symbol is shown in a white circle display mode as a normal reserved symbol which does not show the expectation of the big hit, and the second reserved symbol is white as a normal reserved symbol which does not show the expectation of the big hit. It is shown in a square display manner. The holding symbols shown in FIG. 17 are all normal holding symbols.
In addition, the symbol during variation of the present embodiment is the first special symbol in order to make it easy to visually indicate easily which of the first and second special symbols is being retained as a result of being digested. As for the first variation symbol symbol 150, a second variation symbol symbol 250 (Fig. 17 (b As in the above), display is made in a display form in which a cube related to the display form of a white square is depicted.
In addition to the two-dimensional display of the reserved symbol, the three-dimensional display of the symbol during fluctuation allows the user to easily distinguish the two visually.
In addition, in the state in which neither the first nor the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, only the symbol display area 301 during fluctuation is displayed, and the symbol during fluctuation is not displayed, so that the special symbol is currently fluctuated. To indicate that you have not done.
As described above, although not shown, the sub integrated control device 83 indicates that the variable display is being performed during the variable effect performed by the effect design 300 corresponding to the first or second special symbol performing the variable display. It is comprised so that "in-varying symbol display processing" which displays in-varying pattern 150 or 250 in the during-varying display area 301 may be performed.
In addition, the reason why the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be discriminated by the symbol during fluctuation is that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shared with the effect symbol 300, and even if only the effect symbol is seen The task of not knowing which change is also a premise. Of course, even if the first special symbol and the second special symbol are configured to use different rendering symbols 300, there is no problem in using the floating symbol.

Here, the “display position” of the first and second reserved symbols will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, each of the first and second special symbols can store pending storage with an upper limit number of four. When these pending storages are stored, they are displayed in the "display position" described below.
Referring to FIG. 17 (b), with regard to the first special symbol, the oldest hold storage is displayed at the first center of the first special display position where the first hold symbol 100 is displayed closest to the center, and the hold storage is Every time it occurs, the first display position, the third display position, and the fourth display position are sequentially added and displayed in the left direction in the figure. On the other hand, when the first reserved symbol 100 is digested by the shift process, the other first reserved symbol is also copied in accordance with the movement of the first reserved symbol 101 from the special display position 2 to the special display position 1. It is displaced similarly. The second special symbol is different only in that the direction of displacement is reversed, so the description will be omitted.
In this way, the execution timing of "expected degree effect" of the present embodiment, that is, the timing of changing the display mode is determined depending on which display position the respective first or second reserved symbols are displayed. Is configured as.

(9) About the display pattern of the suspension symbol and the symbol during fluctuation according to the degree of expectation With reference to FIG. 18, the display aspect according to the big hit expectation of the symbol or symbol during suspension performed in "expected degree effect" Will be described.
As shown to Fig.18 (a), the display mode of a reservation symbol or a symbol during fluctuation is provided with the following four types of modes for every special symbol according to the expectation of a big hit. In the description in the drawing, the first special symbol is described as a special one, and the second special symbol as a special two. In addition, the degree of expectation means the degree of expectation that is a big hit of the pending storage corresponding to the prefetch symbol. Furthermore, with regard to the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit, a pending symbol or a symbol during fluctuation when notification of either high, medium or low is made is referred to as a look-ahead symbol, and a symbol that does not suggest an expectation is usually a pending symbol I called it.
First, in the first special symbol, the normal reserved symbol that does not show the degree of expectation is the display form of the white circle, and the pre-read symbol A of “expected degree: low” is the display form in which the “exclamation mark” is added to the white circle. In the "expected degree: medium" look-ahead pattern B is displayed in the display mode of the black circle, and the "expected degree: high" look-ahead pattern C is displayed in the display mode in which the "circle" is added to the white circle. It is set.
In addition, in the second special symbol, the normal reserved symbol that does not show the degree of expectation is the display form of the white square, and the pre-reading symbol A of “the degree of expectation: low” added the “exclamation mark” to the white square In the display mode, the "expected degree: medium" look-ahead symbol B is a black square display mode, and the "expected degree: high" look-ahead symbol C is a white square with a "star" added to the display mode. It is set to be displayed.

  In addition, although the illustrated display mode was shown in the two-dimensional mode which made the retention symbol the object for convenience, in the case of making the symbol in the midst of fluctuation into consideration, it can be easily recognized that the same expectation is shown suitably It is shown in a three dimensional manner. For example, when the first special symbol is variably displayed and the first variable symbol (see FIG. 17 (a)) is displayed in the display mode of the prefetch symbol A, “exclamation mark” is added inside the sphere. You should do it.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18A, since the same display mode (design) is used for the reserved symbol and the variable symbol, they are integrated and illustrated. However, the design may be designed differently depending on the holding symbol and the changing symbol, or may be provided with different look-ahead symbols individually. For example, with regard to the holding symbol, the mode shown in FIG. 18 (a) may be used, and a symbol indicating an exclusive degree of expectation may be provided for the symbol during fluctuation.

  As one example of such a case, for example, a first in-varying pattern 151 representing the face of the character “Yasukichi” as shown in FIG. 18B may be displayed. In this case, it is preferable to set the face of the character "Yasukichi" as a substantially circular design so that it can be easily determined visually that the first special symbol is targeted. On the contrary, when the second special symbol is to be targeted, it is preferable to set a design close to a substantially rectangular shape even with the face of the same character "Yasukichi". As described above, the display mode shown in FIG. 18 (a) is provided with a look-ahead symbol of an aspect apparently different from the appearance at first glance, and by displaying this symbol, it is extremely easy to avoid confusion with the reserved symbol. It can be suggested that the expectation is high. Furthermore, in this case, it is possible to indicate that the expected degree is higher by displaying the illustrated character "Tatsukichi" 352 together.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display pattern of the suspended symbol or the symbol during fluctuation related to the first and second special symbols is variously provided in different display modes according to the degree of expectation of the big hit. And when "expected degree presentation" is performed, it is constituted so that these different display modes may be changed based on a scenario. Next, various scenarios of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG.

(10) Contents of Scenarios FIGS. 19 and 20 show an example of various scenarios to be selected and determined and contents thereof when the sub integrated control apparatus 83 executes the “expected degree presentation”. Specifically, it shows a part of the scenario selection table that is referred to when the “expected degree effect” is performed for the first special symbol.
Note that these scenario selection tables are the contents of the received prefetch command and “final hold display” of “hold display process” (FIG. 15) in “scenario determination process” S615 of “hold display process” (FIG. 15) described above. "Selection processing" is selected based on the type of the final reserved symbol determined in S605, and is referred to when determining a scenario.
In addition, each scenario selection table is set up to the display mode of the symbol during fluctuation (the column described as "in transition" in illustration), but when the target of "expected degree effect" is limited to the suspension symbol, When the target of the "expected degree presentation" extends to the symbol during the fluctuation, the process up to the "during fluctuation" column is used, using only the process before the "during fluctuation" column.
In the case where the target of the "expected degree effect" described above is limited to the reserved symbol and the final reserved symbol is not set in the "variation 4" column, the "variation 4" position, The final holding symbol designated by "during movement" is set.

FIG. 19A shows that the first reserved symbol is “pre-read symbol C” (see FIG. 18) when the fourth reserved memory is obtained because there are already three reserved memories for the first special symbol. It is the “special scenario selection table 1” which is selected when In the "special scenario selection table 1", a plurality of scenarios from scenario 1-1 to scenario 1-8 are provided.
As an example, scenario 1-1 will be described. When the scenario 1-1 is selected, the holding symbol is displayed in the form of a normal holding symbol immediately as a primary holding display in the "primary holding display processing" S620 of "when winning a prize", that is, "holding display processing" (FIG. 15) In particular, the fourth display position (see FIG. 17) is displayed in the display area where the first reserved symbol 103 is displayed. When the first shift process is performed, the reserved symbol is displaced to the special display position 3 and the display mode of the prefetch symbol A is changed by S805 and S815 of the "pending display update process" (FIG. 16). Is displayed. When the second shift processing is performed, the reserved symbol is displaced to the first display position and changed to the display pattern of the prefetch symbol B and displayed. When the third shift process is performed, the reserved symbol is displaced to the first display position and changed to the display pattern of the pre-read symbol C and displayed. If the target of the "expected degree effect" is the reserved symbol and the symbol during the change, the fourth shift process is performed, and the reserved symbol displayed in the first display position is erased. The symbol during change is displayed changing to the display mode of the symbol symbol C. This is the process of changing the holding symbol and the during-movement symbol when scenario 1-1 is selected.

Thus, when scenario 1-1 is selected, it changes to the display mode of the prefetch symbol C which is the final holding symbol at the timing when the target holding symbol is displayed at the special first display position. However, the timing to reach the final reserved symbol display mode differs depending on the scenario. In addition, the display mode of the primary hold symbol also differs depending on the scenario. In addition, it may change every time shift processing may or may not change. Furthermore, not only changes due to the shift processing that only the promotion of promotion occurs, but also a scenario provided with a case of being demoted during the process, such as scenario 1-7 and scenario 1-8 are also provided.
As described above, if the process of changing the display pattern of the reserved symbol is determined in advance, the expectation is suddenly developed to the highest degree during the fluctuation as in scenario 1-3, in addition to the above-mentioned demoting scenario. It is possible to prevent the player from being bored by changing the display mode in a dramatic development, such as the development in which the expectation level is notified at the highest degree at the time of winning as in scenario 1-4.

  In addition to the "special scenario selection table 1" described above, the first special symbol, when there are two pending storage already, when it becomes the third pending storage, and the final pending symbol is "look-ahead symbol C (see FIG. 18) and “Special scenario selection table 2” (see FIG. 19 (b)) selected for the case of “C” (see FIG. 18) and the first special symbol, already having one pending storage 2 "Special 1 scenario selection table 3" (see FIG. 20 (a)), which is selected when the final pending symbol is the "prefetch symbol C" (see FIG. 18). Or, for the first special symbol, if there is already three pending storages, it will be the fourth pending storage, and the final pending symbol will be "pre-looked symbol B" (see Fig. 18). “Special scenario selection table 4” (FIG. 20 (b)) Other irradiation) etc., and includes a plurality of JP 1 scenario selection table (not shown). Furthermore, although not shown, a large number of special scenario selection tables are similarly provided for the second special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the scenario selection table as described above is provided, and the sub integrated control device 83 executes the "hold display process" (FIG. 15) and the "hold display update process" (FIG. 16), The "expected degree effect" is performed in which the display mode of the suspended symbol or the suspended symbol and the symbol during fluctuation is changed stepwise based on the scenario selected by the scenario selection table.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the process of S615 of the “pending display process” (FIG. 15) to determine the first change table based on the change table type referred to in the change pattern determination. If it is, the "expected degree effect" (the second expected degree effect) for the reserved symbol and the symbol during the fluctuation, and if it is the second fluctuation table, the "expected degree effect" for the reserved symbol (the first It is intended to perform the expected degree effect).

(11) Specific Example of Display when “Expected Degree Effect” is Performed FIG. 21 shows a display example when “expected degree effect” in the present embodiment is performed.
FIG. 21 (a) is a display example in a state in which the first fluctuation table is referred to in the determination of the fluctuation pattern, and FIG. 21 (b) is a table in a state in which the second fluctuation table is referred in the determination of the fluctuation pattern. It is an illustrative example.

In the state shown in FIG. 21A, the first fluctuation table in which a relatively long average fluctuation time is set is referred to. Therefore, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, battle effects over a relatively long time of the character 350 and the character 351 are developed, and the effect symbol 300 corresponding to the special symbol in the change display is in the change display. It is displayed in the state.
Further, since the type of the fluctuation table to be referred to is the first fluctuation table, the sub integrated control device 83 suspends the target range of the "expected degree effect" in S615 of the "pending display process" (FIG. 15). In addition to the first reserved symbols 100 to 102, the first changing middle symbol 150 is displayed in the middle symbol display area 301 in the lower part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 by setting the symbols and the middle changing symbols. . In the first variation, the symbol 150 indicates the jackpot expectation of the special symbol corresponding to the variation in the presentation symbol 300 by the display mode. The illustrated first variation symbol 150 is displayed in the form of a normally reserved symbol, and the degree of expectation is unknown.
In this manner, in the fluctuation effect executed over a relatively long time, the “expected degree effect” indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit is performed not only with the reserved symbol but also with the symbol during fluctuation, so that Since the big hit expectation is informed by the display mode of the first suspended symbols 100 to 102 and the first variable symbol 150 while entertaining the battle effect of the character 351, moreover, the effect is sufficient for the player with time allowance. Can make you
Also, in this case, it is also conceivable to increase the degree of expectation one after another at the timing matched to the progress of the battle effect as the expected degree effect in the changing symbol.
For example, at the timing at which the main character 350 (the lower character) hits an attack, the display mode of the in-the-movement symbol changes to one with high expectation. If scenario 1-3 in Fig. 19 (a) is used instead of changing it to the symbol C while suddenly changing it to the symbol C while changing it to the symbol A, B, or C according to the progression of the fluctuation effect, it changes The presentation and the expected degree presentation can be performed in an integrated manner, and the performance output can be further improved.
In the present embodiment, the state is executed in the normal gaming state.

In the state shown in FIG. 21 (b), the second fluctuation table in which relatively short average fluctuation times are set is referred to. For this reason, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect symbol 300 corresponding to the special symbol during the fluctuation display is simply performed without performing the effect requiring a certain required time such as the battle effect of the character described above, A character "bear's datsuki" 352 indicating that the second variation table is being referred to is displayed.
Further, since the type of the fluctuation table to be referred to is the second fluctuation table, the sub integrated control device 83 suspends the target range of the "expected degree effect" in S615 of the "pending display process" (FIG. 15). By setting the symbols, only the first reserved symbols 100 to 102 are displayed at the lower part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the symbol display area 301 during variation and the symbol 150 during the first variation are not displayed.
As described above, in the fluctuation effect that completes execution in a relatively short time, the "expected degree effect" indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit is limited to the reserved symbol only to make the speedy finish the fluctuation and speedy. It is possible to increase the player's willingness to win out balls while increasing the chance of becoming more big hit in time. In addition, in this embodiment, the said state is performed in the time saving game state (opening extension state) performed with ST period.
In particular, since a big hit occurs with a high probability in the ST period, etc., the player concentrates on how to get a hit continuously during the ST period and increase the winning balls rather than enjoying the fluctuating effect, Fluctuation effects are not required much except when it is a big hit. Therefore, at the time of losing it is not done reach, etc., by making it the effect to notify in relatively short time also at the time of big hit,
It is possible to provide game contents and game development that match the player's sense. The expected degree effect also changes to the look-ahead symbol or changes to the symbol with a high degree of expectation when moving the position of the reserved symbol in a short time, so even if the required time for one change is short, It is possible to enjoy whether the expectation changes or not at every fluctuation while suggesting the possibility of a big hit from before the number fluctuation, and it can be a period to enjoy in the expectation production rather than the fluctuation production .

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the setting condition in S615 of the "hold display process" (FIG. 15) executed by the sub integrated control apparatus 83 and the display mode of "expected degree effect" executed thereby In order to do this, specific examples of different control processing and effects performed by the processing will be described.
Therefore, the difference will be described with reference to FIG. 15, and will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 22 corresponding to FIG. 21, and the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. The description in the form is incorporated, and the description herein is omitted.

The “pending display process” in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, in the scenario determination process of S615, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 determines that “the expectation is to be executed in S610” in addition to determining the scenario to be referred to in the “expected degree presentation” this time. A determination process and a determination process of whether the target of the degree effect is to be a reserved symbol or a reserved symbol and a symbol during fluctuation are also performed. In the determination process, the "variation table type command" stored in S605 is referenced to determine the type of variation table to be referred to when determining the variation pattern, and as a result of the determination, if it is the second variation table, the reserved symbol And, during the variation, the target symbol is selected, and in the case of the first variation table, the reserved symbol is determined as the target. At this time, if the target is determined to be a holding symbol and a changing symbol, "expected degree effect" is performed with reference to all processes of the special 1 or special 2 scenario selection table described later, and the target is determined to be a holding symbol. For example, “expected degree presentation” is performed with reference to the process prior to the setting information of “during variation” (see FIGS. 19 and 20) of the special 1 or special 2 scenario selection table. In the case where the target of the "expected degree effect" described above is limited to the reserved symbol and the final reserved symbol is not set in the "variation 4" column, the "variation 4" position, The final holding symbol designated by "during movement" is set.
In short, the target range determined based on the variation table type has a configuration opposite to that of the first embodiment. Next, a specific example of the display according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

In the state shown in FIG. 22A, the first fluctuation table in which a relatively long average fluctuation time is set is referred to. Therefore, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, battle effects over a relatively long time of the character 350 and the character 351 are developed, and the effect symbol 300 corresponding to the special symbol in the change display is in the change display. It is displayed in the state.
Further, since the type of the fluctuation table to be referred to is the first fluctuation table, the sub integrated control device 83 suspends the target range of the "expected degree effect" in S615 of the "pending display process" (FIG. 15). By setting the symbols, only the first reserved symbols 100 to 102 are displayed at the lower part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the symbol display area 301 during variation and the symbol 150 during the first variation are not displayed.
In this manner, the player can achieve the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation by performing the "expected degree production" indicating the degree of expectation for the big hit in the fluctuation effect executed over a relatively long time, with the reserved symbol as the target range. By relying only on the development of the battle effects of the illustrated character 350 and the character 351, the player will not be confused. In addition, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy a sufficient effect with sufficient time.
In addition, even if the expectation of the big hit is received with fluctuation production, depending on the degree of expectation production being displayed in the state where it is displayed in the state where it is displayed in the state where it is low, depending on the player it may wake up. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a state where it is possible to entertain the player with fluctuation presentation sufficiently, the expectation degree presentation is made to coexist without inhibiting the performance output of the fluctuation presentation by limiting to the presentation before the start of the fluctuation. Can.
In the present embodiment, the state is executed in the normal gaming state.

In the state shown in FIG. 22 (b), the second fluctuation table in which relatively short average fluctuation times are set is referred to. For this reason, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect symbol 300 corresponding to the special symbol during the fluctuation display is simply performed without performing the effect requiring a certain required time such as the battle effect of the character described above, A character "bear's datsuki" 352 indicating that the second variation table is being referred to is displayed.
Further, since the type of the fluctuation table to be referred to is the second fluctuation table, the sub integrated control device 83 suspends the target range of the "expected degree effect" in S615 of the "pending display process" (FIG. 15). In addition to the first reserved symbols 100 to 102, the first changing middle symbol 150 is displayed in the middle symbol display area 301 in the lower part of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 by setting the symbols and the middle changing symbols. . In the first variation, the symbol 150 indicates the jackpot expectation of the special symbol corresponding to the variation in the presentation symbol 300 by the display mode. The illustrated first variation symbol 150 is displayed in the form of a normally reserved symbol, and the degree of expectation is unknown.
In this way, in the fluctuation effect that completes execution in a relatively short time, by performing "expected degree effect" indicating the degree of expectation of big hit including the symbol during fluctuation in addition to the reserved symbol, it is simply simple and speedily The variation is ended, and the presentation is performed with emphasis on the sense of speed of the balls, which increases the possibility of becoming more big hits in a short time. For example, when the second fluctuation table is selected, the expectation degree effect is main and the effect is produced by causing the fluctuation effect to play a role of only indicating success or failure and changing the expectation degree to change the expectation degree over the number fluctuation. It can be in a gaming state to be performed.
In addition, by displaying the degree of expectation of the change by displaying the symbol 150 during the first change, it is possible to effectively complement the simple effect on the change and significantly increase the player's attention to the change. it can. In addition, in this embodiment, the said state is performed in the time saving game state (opening extension state) performed with ST period. In order to produce up to the fluctuation of expectation degree production over number fluctuation, reach production etc. can be omitted as fluctuation production, and it can carry out fluctuation for a short time while maintaining performance output.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. FIG.
In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the variation table to be referred to changes according to the number of times of variation display during the ST period. In S615 of the "hold display process" (FIG. 15) executed by the sub integrated control apparatus 83, the target range of the "expected degree effect" to be executed is changed each time based on the type of the change table changed during the ST period Do.

The setting contents of the fluctuation table to be referred to during the ST period of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 25 (a). In the present embodiment, there is provided an ST period in which the probability change state is maintained until the number of times of variation display reaches 100 times after the big hit game. During the ST period, the type of the variation table to be referred to in determining the variation pattern changes as the number of variations becomes a predetermined number. Specifically, the second fluctuation table in which the average fluctuation time is set to be shorter than the first fluctuation table is referred to from the first fluctuation table until the remaining fluctuation number is 100, ie, immediately after the end of the big hit game Be done. The first fluctuation table is referred to for the remaining fluctuation number of 49 to 5. Then, the third fluctuation table is referred to in which the set average fluctuation time is shorter than the first fluctuation table and longer than the second fluctuation table from four times to one time of fluctuation.
That is, the ST period is set to start quickly at first, and then end with moderate deployment through the slow state.
In addition, during the ST period of the present embodiment, the open extension state in which the open time of the normal motorized part is longer than the normal game state as well as the definite change state is in operation and (2) Since there are many winnings on the starting opening of the special symbol, during this period, the game will be played mainly based on the winning lottery with the second special symbol.

Next, a specific example of the display of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 23A is a display example in the remaining fluctuation number of ST period is 98 times, that is, in a period in which the second fluctuation table is referred to (the fluctuation number is 1 to 51). By referring to the second fluctuation table, the fluctuation time is relatively short, and the target range of the “expected degree effect” is only the reserved symbol. Therefore, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the second special symbol is displayed. The second reserved symbols 200 to 203 pertaining to are displayed, and the symbols are not displayed during variation. In addition, the effect pattern 300 during change, the character “Hikichi” 353 indicating that the second change table is referred to, and the state notification display 360 are displayed together.
By such a display, it is informed that the fluctuation time is being executed, which is a period in which emphasis is placed on a short amount of time, and the player gets an interest of how many big hits in a short time. Focus on what you can do. For example, when a big hit is made, reach effect is not performed, and it is urged to operate the effect button, and by operating the effect button, the movable character operates when the movable display on the effect display or the effect is provided. It is possible to produce a notification that a big hit is made. By doing this, it is not necessary to have a time for performing the reach effect, but the player can actively decide to execute the notification of yes or no, so it is a fun game period even in a short time.

FIG. 23B is a display example in a case where the remaining fluctuation number of the ST period is 48 times, that is, a period in which the first fluctuation table is referenced (the fluctuation number is 52 times to 96 times). By referring to the first change table, the change time is relatively long, and the target range of the “expected degree effect” is the reserved symbol and the changing symbol, so on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, 2 The second reserved symbols 200 to 203 related to the special symbol and the second variable symbol 250 are displayed. In addition, battle rendition over a relatively long time of the character 350 and the character 351 is developed, and a rendition pattern 300 corresponding to the special symbol in the change display is displayed in the change display state. At the same time, the status notification display 360 is also displayed.
With such a display, it is informed that the “Dayoshi RUSH Boxing ZONE”, which is a period having a sufficiently long fluctuation time for executing various fluctuation effects, is being executed, and the player has an interest in the fluctuation effects. You can fully enjoy the development of high Furthermore, in conjunction with the development of the effect, by displaying the second variation during the pattern 250, by making this the target range of "expected degree effect", the game against the progress of the change and the degree of the jackpot expected degree Can have a strong interest in Here, if the display mode of the in-the-change pattern 250 is changed in accordance with the contents of the boxing game, it is possible to enhance the interest in the fluctuation effect by the synergetic effect.

[Modification 1]
The modification 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present modification, the target range determined based on the variation table type has a configuration opposite to that of the third embodiment described above. That is, when the first fluctuation table is referred to, the target range of "expected degree effect" is referred to as the holding symbol, and when the second fluctuation table is referred to, it is referred to as the holding symbol and the symbol during fluctuation. It is configured. A specific example of the display according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 24A is a display example in the remaining fluctuation number of ST period is 98 times, that is, in a period in which the second fluctuation table is referred to (the fluctuation number is 1 to 51). By referring to the second fluctuation table, the fluctuation time is relatively short. Since the target range of the “expected degree effect” is the holding symbol and the changing symbol, the second holding symbol 200 to 203 pertaining to the second special symbol and the second changing symbol on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 250 is displayed. In addition, the effect pattern 300 during change, the character “Hikichi” 353 indicating that the second change table is referred to, and the state notification display 360 are displayed together.
By such a display, it is informed that the fluctuation time is being executed, which is a period in which emphasis is placed on a short amount of time, and the player gets an interest of how many big hits in a short time. Since the second fluctuation symbol 250 indicates the expectation of whether or not the big hit can be obtained by the current fluctuation display while concentrating on the ability to perform, it is possible to further satisfy the player's desire for payout.
In this way, in the fluctuation effect that completes execution in a relatively short time, by performing "expected degree effect" indicating the degree of expectation of big hit including the symbol during fluctuation in addition to the reserved symbol, it is simply simple and speedily The variation is ended, and the presentation is performed with emphasis on the sense of speed of the balls, which increases the possibility of becoming more big hits in a short time. In addition, by notifying the expectation of the change by displaying the second changing symbol 250, a simple effect on the change can be effectively complemented to significantly increase the player's attention to the change. it can.
In addition, if you do the expected degree production only with the retention design, it is possible to produce only with the change of maximum 4 steps, but it is possible to make the maximum 5 steps by targeting also the pattern during fluctuation, it is over the long term Can maintain a sense of expectation.

FIG. 24B is a display example in a case where the remaining fluctuation number of the ST period is 48 times, that is, a period in which the first fluctuation table is referenced (the fluctuation number is 52 to 96). By referring to the first variation table, the variation time is relatively long. Since the target range of the “expected degree effect” is the reserved symbol, only the second reserved symbol 200 to 203 pertaining to the second special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the symbol is not displayed during variation . In addition, battle rendition over a relatively long time of the character 350 and the character 351 is developed, and a rendition pattern 300 corresponding to the special symbol in the change display is displayed in the change display state. At the same time, the status notification display 360 is also displayed.
With such a display, it is informed that the “Dayoshi RUSH Boxing ZONE”, which is a period having a sufficiently long fluctuation time for executing various fluctuation effects, is being executed, and the player has an interest in the fluctuation effects. You can fully enjoy the development of high Furthermore, by not displaying the second changing symbol 250 but displaying only the second reserved symbols 200 to 203, the player can estimate the degree of the jackpot expectation of the change only from the development of the battle effect. Thus, it is possible to make the player more interested in the highly entertaining production with sufficient time.
In this manner, the player can achieve the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation by performing the "expected degree production" indicating the degree of expectation for the big hit in the fluctuation effect executed over a relatively long time, with the reserved symbol as the target range. By relying only on the development of the battle rendition of the illustrated character 350 and the character 351, it is possible to concentrate more on the fluctuation rendition. In addition, the player does not get confused by the fact that the fluctuation presentation and the expectation presentation do not overlap. In addition, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy a sufficient effect with sufficient time.

[Modification 2]
A second modification according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 25 (b).
In the third embodiment described above, a configuration is shown in which the variation table to be referred to is changed based on the number of variations during the ST period, but in this modification, not based on the ST period, but based on the number of variations in the normal gaming state. , Is configured to change the variation table to be referenced.
As shown in FIG. 25 (b), in the pachinko machine 50 of the present modification, the first fluctuation table from the first fluctuation after power-on to 200 times, and the second fluctuation table from 201 times to 400 times. Then, the first and second variation tables are alternately changed every time 200 variation displays end thereafter.
By configuring in this way, even in the normal gaming state after the power is turned on, the variation table to be referred to is changed in the first and second variation tables as the number of times of variation display increases, and the type of the changed variation table The target range of the "expected degree effect" changes based on whether it is a reserved symbol or a suspended symbol and a changing symbol.
By this, even in the normal gaming state where the change is scarce until the big hit game occurs, the target range of the "expected degree effect" changes according to the number of times of fluctuation, and a period and time to enjoy the effect sufficiently. Periods of emphasis are generated alternately, and the interest of the game can be enhanced in a well-balanced manner.

[Modification 3]
In the embodiment and modification described above, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the "expected degree effect" is performed at the timing of the start winning, that is, at S610 of the "hold display process" (FIG. 15), The scenario is determined, and the primary suspension symbol is displayed based on the determined scenario, and the display mode is configured to be changed according to the process of the scenario during the shift process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be considered.
That is, when the sub integrated control apparatus 83 receives the pre-reading signal in the "pending display process", the sub integrated control apparatus 83 determines the final display mode in the case of performing "expected degree presentation" for the pending storage. In addition, based on the variation table type being referred to, "the first expectation degree effect" that only the reserved symbol is the target range, or "the second expected degree that the reserved symbol and the symbol during the variation are the target range Decide if you want to
Furthermore, when main controller 80 transmits a variation pattern signal in S275 of the success / failure determination process (FIG. 9) and sub integrated controller 83 receives the signal, that is, each time shift processing is performed, sub integrated controller 83 In the "pending display update process", the "effect execution possibility lottery process" is performed to determine whether or not the "expected degree effect" is to be executed.
The sub integrated control device 83 executes the "expected degree effect" when it is determined that the effect is performed by the "effect execution availability lottery process". That is, the "first expected degree effect" or the "second expected degree effect" determined earlier is executed.
At this time, when it is determined that the sub integrated control device 83 is to execute the "first expected degree effect", the reserved symbol to be targeted by the shift process is the special first display position or the special second first display position. It is determined whether it is displayed. If it is determined that the display is made at the position in the determination, it is determined whether or not the final display mode is determined previously. If the determination is negative, it is configured to execute a process of displaying in the final display mode immediately.
In addition, when it is decided to execute the “second expected degree effect”, the sub integrated control device 83 starts variable display relating to the pending storage to be targeted by the shift processing, and the symbol during variation relating to the pending storage It is determined whether or not is displayed. If it is determined that the display is displayed in the determination, it is determined whether it is the final display mode determined previously. If the determination is negative, it is configured to execute a process of displaying in the final display mode immediately.
By configuring in this way, whether or not the "expected degree effect" is to be executed is selected each time the shift processing, so the rarity regarding the execution of the "expected degree effect" is enhanced. Moreover, even if the execution availability becomes uncertain by the lottery, it is possible to reliably display the final display mode at the final stage of the “expected degree presentation”.

Although the embodiments according to the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto unless it deviates from the technical concept of the present invention.
For example, in the case where the target range of "expected degree effect" is a reserved symbol and a symbol during fluctuation, an example is shown in which a symbol is displayed in addition to the symbol during fluctuation, but the symbol is not displayed but is fluctuated It is also possible to display only the design and effect it. Display and non-display may be determined as appropriate according to the content of the change effect.
As a result, the contents of the presentation are improved and the interest is further improved.
In addition, when producing an expectation degree by only a symbol during fluctuation, a scenario may be used to determine what kind of process an expectation degree of the final stage is to be notified. It is possible to report in a variety of developments even with only the changing symbols, and the interest is further improved.

In addition, when it is decided as the retention design as a target range of “expectation degree effect”, that is, even when it is decided not to set the symbol during fluctuation as the target range, it may be configured to be displayed. In this case, since it is not the target of the "expected degree effect", it is not a target of change in the display mode, but there is no problem in displaying.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the display or non-display of the symbol during fluctuation due to the change of the target range. Also, by displaying the expectation of the final stage with the symbol during fluctuation, the player can enjoy the fluctuation effect after grasping the expectation.

  In addition, although the second variation table whose mean variation time is shorter than the first variation table is illustrated during the ST (probability variation) period and during the open extension state, the present invention is not limited thereto. The second variation table may be referred to in the inside. Even in such a case, the effects of the present invention can be exhibited.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, although the structure provided with the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol was illustrated as a special symbol, it is good also as composition of only having 1 type of special symbols. Even if it comprises in this way, the effect of this invention can be show | played.

  In addition, fluctuation production which sub integrated control control equipment 83 executes is not only fluctuation indication production of the production design which corresponds to special design but also as production for informing production of expectation which becomes the big hit of special design during fluctuation, Informing of the expansion result of the predetermined story that made the character etc appear or informing by changing the mode of background display, etc. Notification effect of the result of the propriety judgment result performed over the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern It includes the whole, and is not limited to the illustrated effects.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first variation table and the second variation table having a shorter average variation time than the first variation table are exemplified. However, three or more types of variations may be used. It is good also as composition provided with a table. In short, according to the type of the fluctuation table to be referred to, the target range of “expected degree effect” is set as the holding symbol or the holding symbol and the changing symbol according to the type of the fluctuation table to be referred to. It may be configured to be different. Even if it comprises in this way, the effect of this invention can be show | played.

Further, in the third embodiment, the configuration in which the type of the variation table to be referred to is changed based on the number of times of variation display in the ST period is exemplified, but a configuration in which the type is changed by other trigger is also conceivable.
For example, the main control device 8 may execute the variation table change possibility lottery process, and may change when it is won.
In this way, by making the change time come by an indeterminate opportunity due to the lottery, when the player is changed at the timing, and eventually, when the change of the target range of the "expected degree effect" is performed It is not possible to predict what to do and can provide a variety of interesting things.

Further, when a big hit occurs in the success or failure lottery, the main control device 8 may be changed based on the type with reference to the type of the big hit symbol. That is, it is possible to prepare one that does not change according to the type, and one that does not change the case and another that does not change.
As a result, even if the jackpot is over, the target range of the “expected degree effect” may or may not be changed, and the range of the game is expanded. In addition, players who do not expect or expect a change will be interested in which jackpot symbol they will win, and the interest can be improved.

In the embodiment described above, for example, referring to scenario 1-3 in FIG. 19 (a), the change of the display mode for the symbol during fluctuation is the final display mode from the mode of “normally reserved symbol”. In the aspect of the pre-read symbol C ", the configuration which is switched by one change at a stretch is illustrated. However, not only this but another structure is also considered.
For example, the changing process of the symbol during variation may be executed over multiple stages. That is, during the fluctuation time, at first, it changes from the mode of "normally reserved symbol" to the display mode of "pre-reading symbol A", and then changes from the display mode of "pre-reading symbol A" to the mode of "pre-reading symbol B" Finally, it may be completed by changing from the display mode of "pre-reading symbol B" to the mode of "pre-reading symbol C" which is the final display mode. In such a case, it is preferable to carry out by setting the timing of changing the symbol during fluctuation in the contents of the scenario. In this way, it is possible to set various changes in the degree of expectation and timing in the period from the holding symbol to the changing symbol, and the performance output can be further increased.
Also, the time from one change to the next may be constant. By doing this, the player gazes at the changing symbol in anticipation of the timing of the change. For example, if it is configured not to reach the time of change without long fluctuation of fluctuation time such as reach production of the loss, the accuracy of the degree of expectation that the expectation production will notify will increase if it occurs even in the reach production of the gusset As a result, the player can rejoice only by the reach effect.
In addition, it is possible to perform unexpected change operations such as changing multiple times within one change depending on the change time.
Also, the time from one change to the next change may be indefinite. An indefinite time may be set in advance, or an indefinite time may be determined by lottery. By doing this, the player can not predict the timing of the change, and the player can be made to rejoice by a sudden change.

Moreover, the structure which immediately performs in the process of S815 of a "pending display update process" the timing which changes the display mode of a pending | holding symbol or a symbol during fluctuation by "expected degree production" is suitable. However, it is not necessary to limit to this. For example, it may be changed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the processing.
By doing this, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the state of the change by changing behind the shift processing.
Also, the delay time may be a predetermined fixed time.
By doing this, the player can wait in anticipation of the timing at which a certain period of time elapses from the shift processing, and can visually recognize the changing state without missing it.
Further, the delay time may be an indefinite time.
By doing this, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the timing of the change, and keep waiting and expecting that it does not change, or suddenly changing to surprises where it is not expected to change, various Can provide the player with
Further, it is determined whether or not to delay by lottery, and if not delayed, it may be changed immediately, and it may be delayed when it is determined to be delayed.
By doing this, it is possible to realize a game rich in change, with the possibility of change depending on the result of the lottery being uncertain.
Furthermore, when it is determined to be delayed, the delay time may be selected from a plurality of types, and may be delayed by the selected delay time.
By doing this, the delay time depends on the result of the lottery, and it is possible to realize a game which is variable and varied.
Moreover, the structure changed also by operating a production button within the predetermined time after shift processing is also considered. If the effect button is not operated within the predetermined time, it may be configured not to change, or may be automatically changed after the time has elapsed. The player can actively engage in the change in the expectation and can change at the timing of the player.
Also, although the expectation degree effect has been switched on the fluctuation table, it is also conceivable to switch between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Depending on which lottery is selected, it is possible to switch whether it is an effect centered on the fluctuation effect or an effect centered on the expectation degree effect, and different gaming sensations can be given.
A configuration is also conceivable in which the player arbitrarily selects the first expected degree effect and the second expected degree effect by the effect button. For example, the player can select one of the effects described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment to play a game.

[Correspondence with the claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The first start opening 11 and the second start opening 12 are an example of the start opening, the main control unit 80 is an example of the main control unit, and the sub integrated control unit 83 and the rendering symbol control unit 82 are an example of the sub control unit. The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a ball and ball game machine.
S110 and S130 of the start winning confirmation process (FIG. 6) correspond to an example of the hold storage means, and S115 and S135 correspond to an example of the numerical data check means.
S110 and S130, and S115 and S135 of the start winning confirmation process (FIG. 6) correspond to an example of the entering signal transmission means.
S250 and S260 of the success or failure determination process (FIG. 9) correspond to an example of the variation pattern selection means.
S275 of the propriety judgment processing (FIG. 9) corresponds to an example of the fluctuation pattern signal transmission means.
S620 and S625 of a reservation display process (FIG. 15) correspond to an example of a reservation symbol display means.
The variation production execution process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of the variation production execution means.
The during-variation symbol display process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of during-variation symbol display means.
The “hold display process” (FIG. 15) and the “hold display update process” (FIG. 16) executed by the sub integrated control apparatus 83 correspond to an example of the expectation degree effect means.

  S605 of "pending display process" (FIG. 15) executed by the sub integrated control apparatus 83 corresponds to an example of the final display mode determining means, and S615 corresponds to an example of the scenario selecting means.

The special 1 first display position or the special 2 first display position corresponds to an example of the first hold display area, and the special 1 second display position or the special second second display position corresponds to an example of the second hold display area Do.
S805 of the "pending display update process" (FIG. 16) executed by the sub integrated control apparatus 83 corresponds to an example of the shift display process.

The normal symbol lottery process corresponds to an example of the general electric power program release lottery means.
The opening extension control process corresponds to an example of the opening extension control means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... game board, 2a ... outer rail, 2b ... inner rail, 3 ... game area, 4 ... game nail, 5 ... center case, 6 ... production symbol display device, 7 ... normal symbol display device, 8 ... common figure reservation number Display device 9 first special view display device 10 second special view display device 11 first start opening 11a first start opening SW 12 second start opening 12a second start opening SW , 12b ... common utility role solenoid, 14 ... large winning opening, 14a ... count SW, 14b ... large winning opening solenoid, 17 ... normal symbol operation gate, 17a ... normal symbol operation SW, 18 ... 1st special view reservation number indication Device, 19: second special view holding number display device, 20: payout motor, 21: payout SW, 22: full SW, 23: ball out SW, 24: CR unit terminal plate, 25: settlement display device, 28: touch SW, 29 ... launch stop SW, 30 ... launch motor, 3 ... Glass frame opening SW, 36 ... Inner frame opening SW, 39 ... Cylinder lock, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Top plate, 56 ... CR unit, 57 ... Ball Lending button, 58: settlement button, 59: balance display, 61: flat glass, 63: lower plate, 64: firing handle, 65: frame side decoration lamp, 66: speaker, 67: presentation button, 68: jog dial, 70 ... Inner frame, 71: Ball tank, 72: Tank rail, 73: Dispensing unit, 78: External connection terminal board, 80: Main control device, 81: Dispensing control device, 82: Rendering symbol control device, 83: Sub integrated control device , 84: emission control device, 85: power supply substrate, 90: symbol display device relay terminal plate.

Claims (1)

A main control device for carrying out a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state based on numerical data extracted due to the game ball entering the starting opening.
And a sub-control device that performs display effects based on information based on the result of the acceptance lottery received from the main control device.
In a bullet ball gaming machine that controls a gaming state to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous for a player than a normal gaming state due to the success or failure lottery,
The main controller
Holding storage means for storing the numerical data up to a predetermined upper limit number;
And numerical data confirmation means for performing a process of transmitting the confirm the numerical data confirmation result to the sub-control device before the spruce lottery,
Based on the result of the lottery, the variation pattern of the symbol notifying the result is selected from among the plurality of variation patterns with reference to any of the plurality of variation tables having different average variation times. Pattern selection means,
The variation table includes at least a first variation table set at a predetermined average variation time and a second variation table set at an average variation time different from the first variation table in one gaming state,
The sub controller is
A holding symbol display means for displaying a number of holding symbols corresponding to the number of holding memories,
Variation production execution means for performing variation production based on the variation time designated by the variation pattern;
If the predetermined variation effect is being performed, it is provided with a symbol display means during variation that may display a symbol during variation indicating that the variation is being performed;
The hold symbol is provided with a plurality of types of display modes having different degrees of expectation to the special game state for the hold memory,
The during-changing pattern is provided with a plurality of types of display modes different in the degree of expectation to the special game state for the changing,
The degree of expectation that suggests the degree of expectation in stages by changing the display mode of the target retention symbol or / and the symbol during fluctuation to a different display mode based on the check result by the numerical data check means It is further equipped with an expectation degree effect means for effecting,
The expected degree effect means determines a final display mode determining means which determines which of the plurality of types of display modes is to be the final display mode, and the display determined by the final display mode determining means A scenario selection unit for selecting any one of a plurality of types of scenarios having different contents of change to the aspect;
The expectation degree effect is provided with a first expectation degree effect that targets only the reserved symbol, and a second expectation degree effect that targets the suspended symbol and the changing symbol .
The variation pattern selection means selects the second expectation degree effect when referring to the first variation table, and selects the first expectation degree effect when referring to the second variation table .
A bullet ball game machine characterized in that the second expectation degree effect includes the scenario with only the symbol during fluctuation .

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