JP6604089B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and can be applied to a so-called seven machine, a winged article, a right article, or a ball-type gaming machine such as an arrangement ball.

  A ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine) usually has a starting port, and acquires acquisition information (random number for determination) acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port. Store in the storage means (determination random value storage means). Then, the acquired information satisfying the processing condition is read from the acquired information storage means, and based on the read acquired information, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific game (big hit game or the like) (change start determination). When such determination (determination at the start of variation) is performed, variation display using the identification information is started, and when the execution time of the variation display has elapsed, the result of the determination as to whether the result is correct or not is notified.

  Among these types of gaming machines, there are those that perform a notice effect for notifying the “result of change display” and “the contents of the effect scheduled to be executed in the change display (for example, the contents of the reach effect)”. For example, when specific acquisition information is acquired, a preliminary determination (prefetch determination) of the display result of the variable display based on the specific acquisition information is performed. Then, during the execution of “other variation display” that is started prior to the variation display based on the specific acquisition information, a prior notice effect that suggests a result of the prior determination (prefetch determination) is performed, and the specific acquisition information A gaming machine that performs a during-change notice effect that suggests a result of determination (determination at the start of change) during change display based on this is disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-178832 A

  However, since the notice effect forms shown in the above prior art are coming and going, the appearance of the notice effect that can improve the game entertainment is desired. For example, in the case where a plurality of modes having different reliability (so-called “big hit reliability” or the like) are provided as the mode of the notice effect, when the pending notice of the mode with low reliability is performed as the prior notice effect, it is changing Since the announcement effect executed as the announcement effect is also expected to have low reliability, it is difficult for the player to have high expectations for the announcement. For this reason, it is difficult to enhance the game entertainment even if a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) composed of a prior notice effect and a changing notice effect is executed.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect that can improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Fluctuation start time determination means for executing fluctuation start time determination based on the acquired information
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information based on execution of the variation start time determination, and displaying a result of the variation start time determination;
Specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the result of the determination at the start of change being a specific result;
And pre-determining means for performing a pre-determined for said prior to execution of the change start determination, the acquisition information,
A prior notice effect execution means for performing a prior notice effect suggesting the result of the prior determination;
During the change display corresponding to the acquisition information that is the target of the advance notice effect, the notice notice during change performing the change notice effect suggesting the result of the determination at the start of change in a predetermined execution mode; With
A gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect by the advance notice effect and the changing notice effect,
The changing notice execution means is
In the predetermined period from the start of the variable display corresponding to the acquired information subject to the advance notice effect until the execution time of the change notice effect is reached, the change notice Ri reconfigurable der the execution aspect of the production,
As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball, and a second starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
As the acquisition information storage means, a first acquisition information storage means for storing first acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start opening, and a game ball to the second start opening Second acquisition information storage means for storing second acquisition information acquired based on the entrance,
The identification information includes first identification information that is variably displayed based on the first acquisition information, and second identification information that is variably displayed based on the second acquisition information,
When the first acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information is stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, a change start determination based on the second acquisition information is performed. , Which is executed in preference to the determination at the start of variation based on the first acquisition information,
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than the first gaming state, and the gaming state includes the continuous effect. Performing in the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state;
When the gaming state is in the second gaming state, the first acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage means, and when the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state, the second gaming state is in the second gaming state In the case where the first acquisition information stored in is stored in the first acquisition information storage means,
In the case where the continuous effect is performed based on the first acquisition information after the gaming state has shifted to the first gaming state, the first acquisition information storage means stores the first acquisition information storage means when in the second gaming state. It is performed after the variable display of the first identification information based on one acquired information is completed .

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute a notice effect that can improve the gaming interest.

It is a perspective view which shows a gaming machine. It is a front view which shows a game board. (A) is a front view schematically showing the display screen of the effect display device, (b) is a front view of the information display device, and (c) is a variation display mode executed in the special symbol display unit. It is explanatory drawing shown. It is a block diagram which shows an electronic control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the random number value for a determination, etc. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a success / failure designation command, (b) is an explanatory diagram of a symbol designation command, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of a block number and the like. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a part of fluctuation pattern table, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the random value for jackpot determination notionally. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st success / failure determination), the data table used by special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd success / failure determination), and the like. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a symbol fluctuation effect. (A) is explanatory drawing of the display screen of an effect display apparatus, (b)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a holding symbol. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reliability of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of holding | maintenance generation | occurrence | production. It is a flow figure showing notice production management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a design change effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an object effect change process. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of reservation digestion. FIG. 6 is a time chart showing a case that can occur in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a time chart showing a case that can occur in the first embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display screen of an effect display apparatus, etc. in Example 2, (b) is explanatory drawing of the symbol fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect in Example 2. FIG. (A) is a flowchart for demonstrating the object effect change process in Example 2, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 1. FIG. In Example 3, it is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. In Example 3, it is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. In Example 3, it is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pending | holding symbol change process of Example 3, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 2. FIG. In Example 4, it is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. In Example 4, it is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. In Example 4, it is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect in the modification 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanying a continuous notice effect in the modification 3. FIG.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments showing modes for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, specific examples in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 2 using hinges H1 and H2. The gaming machine main body H includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a dish member 5A integrated with the front frame 4, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2), a back mechanism board 102, and the like. It is said.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by a frame-like body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported with respect to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. And when this main body frame 3 hold | maintains the game board 10 (refer FIG. 2), the game area | region 11 provided in the surface of the game board 10 can be visually recognized from the front of the main body frame 3. FIG.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 includes a viewing window 41a in which a glass plate 43 is inserted, and when the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind the front frame 4 is visible from the front of the front frame 4 through the viewing window 41a. It is said. The “dish member 5A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4 so that the main frame 3 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4.

  In this gaming machine 1, speakers SP1 to SP4 are built in on the left and right sides of the upper side and the lower side of the front part, and sound effects and other sounds (voices) according to the gaming state are produced using these speakers SP1 to SP4. generate. In addition, on the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a portion that constitutes the arrangement position of the upper plate member 5 is provided with a receiving port 5 b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1. Further, an effect button substrate 228 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5 in an operable state. Here, the effect button SW constitutes a specific example of “input means”, and when the player presses the effect button SW at a predetermined timing, an input to the effect button SW is made.

  A lower plate member 6 is provided below the upper plate member 5, and a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate member 6. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launching device unit 90 (see FIG. 2) to which a launching handle 9 is connected is disposed on the rear side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 and on the left end side below the game board 10. ing. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. Further, the game area 11 is constituted by a portion of the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A that is substantially surrounded by a substantially circular or substantially elliptical peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13. Note that the alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG.

  A central device 20, a first starting port 17a, a second starting port 17b, a big winning port 31a (a big winning device), and a general device are located in the front portion of the game board main body 10A and in the game area 11. Winning ports 45, 46, 47, a normal symbol operating gate 16, a windmill 19 and the like are provided. In addition, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for pachinko games in consideration of the position balance with each board component, and an out port 18 is provided at the bottom of the game area 11. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U shape, and the left end portion is disposed at the upper left portion of the game board 10, and “the upper left portion of the outer rail 12” located on the left side thereof. A “gap through which a game ball can pass” is provided between them to form a ball entrance 11S. Then, the game ball (see symbol Y) launched from the launcher unit 90 rises while rolling on the inner side of the outer rail 12, and is released to the game area 11 through the ball entrance 11S.

  The central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 surrounding the outer edge thereof. The central device 20 is provided with a display window 21e (a substantially rectangular display window 21e in front view) for enabling the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1. In addition, the display device 27 is controlled by the sub-control board 220 and is configured by using a liquid crystal display device. The display device 27 executes a design variation effect according to the special symbol variation display and stop display on the information display device 60. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is substantially the entire display area, and a background (background pattern) or background color (white, blue, red, etc.) indicating the background in this display area. Screen ground color) can be displayed. And the effect design display area 27b which displays the effect design of 3 (three digits) in the state superimposed on the front of this background design or background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a first reserved display area 27M and a second reserved display area 27N are provided on the edge side of the display screen 27a. Among these, in the first hold display area 27M, the number of pieces of acquired information (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number”) relating to the “first special symbol” generated based on the entry into the first starting port 17a is “ “4” is displayed as the upper limit number, and in the second hold display area 27N, the number of pieces of acquired information related to the “second special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the second start port 17b (hereinafter referred to as “second hold number”). ")" Is displayed with the upper limit number being "4". Here, in the following description, a game ball entering the first start port 17a is referred to as a “first start prize”, and a game ball entering the second start port 17b is referred to as a “second start prize”. May be called. Moreover, the undigested acquisition information (random number, information on fluctuation) regarding the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is entered into the start opening (17a, 17b). This is information in which the determination (first determination or second determination, which will be described later) and the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) are not displayed. And all the hold display areas 27M and 27N were acquired based on the entrance to the start openings 17a and 17b, but the number of undigested acquisition information (random numbers, information on fluctuations) is “display number of hold symbols”. Each time the undigested acquired information is digested, the “number of displayed symbols displayed” is sequentially decremented and displayed.

  The first special symbol constitutes a specific example of “first identification information”, and the second special symbol constitutes a specific example of “second identification information”. In the present embodiment, an example in which two pieces of identification information (special symbols) are provided is illustrated, but the number of pieces of identification information (special symbols) may be one or three or more. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the first hold display area 27M and the second hold display area 27N are provided near the lower edge of the display screen 27a is illustrated, but various places for providing the hold display areas 27M and 27N can be selected. For example, a mode in which one of the both holding display areas 27M and 27N is provided near the right edge of the display screen 27a and the other is provided near the left edge can be exemplified. The effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of “effect means” together with the speakers SP1 to SP4 (speakers SP1 to SP4 that generate game sound effects), but the gaming machine 1 is used as “effect means”. A movable object (not shown) and an illumination device (LED) are provided. Then, although the effect display device 27, the speakers SP1 to SP4, the movable object and the lighting device (LED) cooperate to perform the continuous effect, in this specification, for the convenience of explanation, the effect display device 27 is used for the continuous effect. The production (notification production) will be described.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the stage member 21 p is attached to the lower edge of the frame member 21 so as to protrude forward, and the decorative member 21 q is attached to the other part of the peripheral edge of the frame member 21. It is mounted in a state of protruding. A game ball passage (a so-called “warp passage”) 21w is formed inside the left edge of the decorative member 21q. The entrance 21x of the warp passage 21w is opened obliquely upward to the left at the “left side portion of the left side edge of the decorative member 21q”, and the game ball flowing down the game area 11 is received by the entrance 21x, and the stage 21p Enter (inside the central device 20). Moreover, the stage part 21p comprises the rolling surface of a game ball by the upper surface part. The rolling surface is configured as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion, and is a raised portion that slightly protrudes upward at the central portion of the rolling surface.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and reached the left end of the rolling surface through the passage 21w rolls right on the rolling surface, and further rolls leftward. . Then, when the momentum of the game ball has declined, this game ball is discharged out of the central device 20, but most of the game balls discharged from the center of the rolling surface enter the first start port 17a with a certain probability. Enter the ball. Among these, it enters into the discharge path 21z that opens behind the central portion in the left-right direction of the stage portion 21p. The discharge path 21z is substantially half-turned along a virtual plane substantially perpendicular to the game area 11 (approximately half-turn in the clockwise direction when viewed from the right side of the gaming machine 1), and an outlet 21g is opened in front of the game area 11. ing. And the game ball discharged | emitted from the exit 21g to the game area | region 11 enters the 1st starting port 17a with high probability. In addition, as shown in Example 2 described later, passage detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w or on the rolling path of the stage portion 21p. Among the game balls that flow down the game area 11 and enter the first starting port 17a, those that enter the first starting port 17a without entering the central device 20 and those that enter the central device 20 In addition, there is one that enters the first start port 17a after rolling on the stage portion 21p.

  The first start port 17a is provided substantially vertically below the outlet 21g of the discharge path 21z, and is capable of receiving a game ball reaching from above. The first start port 17a is a non-variable start port, and has an opening portion whose size remains unchanged. In addition, the size of the opening of the first start port 17a is set to allow passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. Then, the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a flows into a first start port passage of a passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A, and is arranged in the first start port passage. This is detected by the first start-entry ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 4). Here, in the following description, a part of the gaming area 11 that is located on the left side of the central device 20 (left area of the gaming area 11) is the left area 11L, and a part that is located on the right side (right area of the gaming area 11) is right. The region 11R may be referred to as each. And since the 1st starting port 17a is provided in the substantially center part along the left-right direction of the center apparatus 20, the game ball which flows down any of the left area | region 11L and the right area | region 11R can be entered. Yes.

  The second starting port 17b is a variable entrance port provided as the ordinary electric accessory 17d, and is disposed in the right region 11R (upwardly obliquely to the right of the first starting port 17a). The second starting port 17b is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are opened and closed on the left and right sides, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c for operating the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e (see FIG. 4). In addition, a second start opening entrance detection switch 17t for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start opening 17b is disposed inside the second start opening 17b (see FIG. 4).

  If the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is not energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are set up in a standing state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), and one ball is placed between the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. A game ball receiving opening (space portion) having a size that allows the game ball to pass therethrough is provided, and the closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is low. However, since the obstacle member 17g is disposed vertically above the game ball receiving port (space part), it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second start port 17b in the closed state. On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is energized, the pair of movable blade pieces 17e and 17e tilt so that the distance between the upper end portions is enlarged with the lower end portion as a fulcrum (see the broken line in FIG. 2). See), and an open state (second mode) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. In this case, the space between the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e, 17e is enlarged, and the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the obstacle member 17g can enter the second starting port 17b.

  Here, when the gaming machine 1 has an opening extension function and the gaming state is an opening extension state (shortening variation state) in which the opening extension function operates, the second start port 17b is in an opening state (second mode). Becomes longer (for example, “5 seconds”). On the other hand, in the non-open extension state (normal fluctuation state) in which the open extension function does not operate, the time for the second start port 17b to be in the open state (second mode) is shortened (for example, “0.2 Seconds "). In addition, when the open extension function is activated to enter the open extended state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b becomes higher than in the non-open extended state. Here, the open extended state (shortening variation state) constitutes a specific example of “second game state”, and the non-open extension state (normal variation state) constitutes a specific example of “first game state”. Unlike the present embodiment, by removing the obstacle member 17g, even when the second starting port 17b is in the closed state (first mode), the game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It may be possible.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a determination as to whether or not “first special symbol” is made (hereinafter, also referred to as a first determination as to whether or not the game has been performed) is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 17a. 2. A determination as to whether or not the “second special symbol” is present (hereinafter, also referred to as a “second determination”) is made based on the game ball entering the start port 17b. That is, the acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a is detected by the first start port input detection switch 17s, and whether or not the “first special symbol” is determined (first determination / non-acquisition) Determination) is performed. In addition, acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the second start port 17b is detected by the second start port input detection switch 17t, and whether or not the “second special symbol” is determined (second determination) Determination) is performed. Here, “first determination of success / failure” and “second determination of success / failure” constitute a specific example of “determination at start of change”.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the open extension function is activated (so-called “short time”), it is easy to make the game ball enter the second start port 17b arranged in the right region 11R. Therefore, many players launch a game ball toward the right region 11R (so-called “right-handed”). Further, when the opening extension function is not activated (so-called “non-short-time”), since the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is low, the game ball is launched toward the left region 11L ( The so-called “left-handed” is performed), and the aim is to enter the first starting port 17a.

  The large winning opening 31a (large winning device) is a variable ball opening provided as a special electric accessory, and is provided in the game area 11 at a position diagonally above and to the right of the first start opening 17a. Further, since the big winning opening 31a is provided in the right area 11R, when playing a game using the big winning opening 31a, that is, a big hit game, the player launches a game ball toward the right area 11R ( So-called “right-handed”).

  The special winning opening 31a drives an opening 31k that is open so as to be able to receive a game ball flowing down the game area 11, an opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k, and the opening / closing member 31b. A prize winning solenoid 31c (see FIG. 4) and a prize winning entrance detection switch 31s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the prize winning opening 31a. The opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tiltable forward by pivotally supporting the lower edge portion thereof. The opening 31k (big winning opening 31a) is normally closed by a standing opening / closing member 31b and does not accept a game ball (closed state). The special winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 4) is driven based on a predetermined pattern and tilted forward to make it easy to accept a game ball (open state).

  In the game area 11, general winning ports 45, 46, 47 are provided on the left side of the first start port 17 a. Then, the game balls that have entered any of the general winning ports 45, 46, 47 flow into a general winning port passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board 10, and are provided in the passage member. It is detected by the general incoming ball detection switch 45s (see FIG. 4). A normal symbol operating gate 16 is provided on the right side of the central device 20. The normal symbol operating gate 16 is arranged so as to protrude from the front portion of the game board 10, and includes a gate switch 16s (see FIG. 4), and can detect a game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 16 from above to below. It is.

  The information display device 60 is display-controlled by the main control board 200, and is the surface portion of the game board 10 and the lower left of the outer edge portion 10B corresponding to the outside of the game area 11 (the outer surface edge of the game board 10). It arrange | positions at the site | part (lower left outer edge part). Since the lower left portion of the outer edge portion 10B is a portion that can be viewed from the front through the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 can be viewed through the glass plate 43 from the front of the front frame 4 ( (See FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 3B, the information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A. A first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, and a normal symbol display unit are provided on the substrate 60A. 63, the 1st special symbol reservation display part 64a, the 2nd special symbol reservation display part 64b, the normal symbol reservation display part 65, etc. are provided. Here, the 1st special symbol display part 62a and the 2nd special symbol display part 62b comprise the specific example of a "variation display means."

  The first special symbol display part 62a and the second special symbol display part 62b are both configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, the first special symbol display unit 62a performs variable display of the first special symbol (first identification information) based on the “first start winning”, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the first special symbol is displayed. The result of the determination of whether or not (first determination of correctness) is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.6 seconds). In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b performs variable display of the second special symbol (second identification information) based on the “second start winning”, and if the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, whether or not the second special symbol is determined The result of the determination (second determination of success / failure) is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.6 seconds). When the result of the determination on the special symbol is “out”, the off symbol is displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b), and the result of the determination on the special symbol is “big hit”. Shows the jackpot symbol.

  The normal symbol display unit 63 is also composed of a “7-segment display” as shown in FIG. 3B, and the normal symbol is displayed when the symbol variation start condition is satisfied based on the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 16. Start displaying fluctuations. In this normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display section 63 displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” in this order, and then again displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9”. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display in order. Then, when the execution time of the normal symbol fluctuation display has elapsed, the result of the normal symbol fluctuation display (result of the determination on whether or not the normal symbol is true) is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 5 seconds). At this time, when the stopped normal symbol is an "odd number", the symbol corresponds to a normal symbol hit symbol, and when the stopped symbol is an "even digit", the symbol is an off-normal symbol symbol. Applicable. Since the gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 that performs “right-handed” exclusively when the opening extension function (described later) is operated, the normal symbol operating gate 16 is disposed in the right region 11R.

  Each of the first special symbol hold display unit 64a, the second special symbol hold display unit 64b, and the normal symbol hold display unit 65 includes two LEDs, and corresponding symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol, normal symbol). ) Is displayed according to the number of LED lighting and the driving mode. For example, if the LED in the off state displays “0 (zero)”, the LED in the on state displays “1”, and the LED in the blinking state displays “2”, two LEDs are displayed. It can be used to display integers from “0” to “4”.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 is configured using the main control board 200, and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to a prize ball, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A). , 222A, 240A, 260A). In addition, the sub-control unit is configured using (a) the sub-control board 220, and is configured using the sub-control unit 220A that controls the game effects, and (b) the effect display control board 222. An effect display control unit 222A that controls the display device 27, (c) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240, and controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, and (d) launching It is configured using a control board 260, and includes a launch control unit 260A that controls the launch of a game ball.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs such as an oscillator that outputs a clock of the above and a watchdog timer that monitors the runaway of the CPU are connected to each other via a bus. In addition, the direction of the arrow in FIG. 4 represents the direction which inputs / outputs a data or a signal. The main control board 200 is equipped with a CPU 201, a RAM 202, and a ROM 203.

  The main controller 200A is configured to play a game from the gate switch 16s, the first start entrance detection switch 17s, the second start entrance detection switch 17t, the general entrance entrance detection switch 45s, the big entrance entrance detection switch 31s, and the like. After receiving the ball detection signal and determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the prize ball, various signals described later are sent to the sub-control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A, etc. (Command) is output.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) directly controls these operations by outputting various drive signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special prize opening solenoid 31c, the information display device 60, and the like. ing. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively.

  When the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays games according to the results. The production of. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). An effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration driving board 226, and an effect button board 228 are electrically connected to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). ing. The effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222). The sub control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a RAM 220b, and a ROM 220c. The sub-control board 220 functions as a prior notice effect execution means, a changing notice execution means, and an execution determination means.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives each control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. The ROM 220c stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. The CPU 220a receives a display control command (that is, a display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) and analyzes it according to a program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a configuring the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) can display a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU 220a or a display control command that has been transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222).

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub control unit 220A interprets the content of the command, and (a) the effect display device 27 Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) specific lighting and blinking of various LEDs mounted on the various LED boards 4b to 4h and the like. Specific aspects are determined.

  Next, a drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A, and effect symbol variation display and stop display, background symbol, character symbol display, and the like are performed. At this time, with respect to display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of various symbols for effects to be displayed (effect symbols, background symbols, character symbols, live-action images, etc.), effect display device 27 or effect display Data stored in a display ROM (not shown) built in the control board 222 is used.

  Sound effects are output from the speakers SP <b> 1 to SP <b> 4 by outputting audio signals to the amplifier substrate 224 in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbols. In addition, by supplying a signal to the decoration drive board 226 and outputting drive signals of various LED lamps from the decoration drive board 226, the lighting / flashing operation of each LED lamp is controlled. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW (when an instruction is input), this operation signal (instruction input signal) is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. Then, based on the supplied operation signal, the sub-control unit 220A reflects the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27, or resets the execution mode of the changing notice effect. It is configured to be possible.

  Next, “acquired information storage means” and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 includes a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first hold number memory 202c, a second hold number memory 202d, and a first hold number memory 202d. A pre-determination result memory (not shown) and a second pre-determination result memory (not shown) are provided. In addition, the RAM 220b mounted on the sub-control board 220 includes a first advance determination result information memory 221b, a second advance determination result information memory 222b, a first hold number information memory 223b, and a second hold number information memory 224b. And are provided. Hereinafter, the “effective start prize” refers to a start prize that occurs in a state where the corresponding hold number (first hold number or second hold number) is not the upper limit number. The determination random number value indicates a specific example of acquired information, and the first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b constitute a specific example of “acquired information storage unit”. The first determination random value memory 202a constitutes a specific example of “first acquisition information storage means”, and the second determination random value memory 202b constitutes a specific example of “second acquisition information storage means”.

  When a valid start prize is generated for the first start port 17a, a random number value for determination corresponding to the first start port 17a is acquired, stored in the first determination random number value memory 202a in a shift memory format, and indicates the first hold number. The value is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first reserved number memory 202c. Here, the “determination random number value” acquired based on the start winning (first start winning) to the first start opening 17a is “a determination random number value for determining whether or not it is a big hit (a big hit lottery Random number value) ”,“ symbol determination random value for determining jackpot symbol (special symbol) ”,“ variation pattern random value for determining variation pattern ”, and the like.

  In addition, when the “determination random value” acquired based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs the prior determination and the jackpot regarding the determination of success / failure. While making a pre-determination for a symbol (special symbol) (when obtaining a pre-determination result indicating the occurrence of a big hit), the results of these pre-determinations (hereinafter referred to as “first pre-determination”) are used as a first pre-determination. The result is stored in a determination result memory (not shown) in a shift memory format. Accordingly, the first start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220. Here, the first start winning command is “variable pattern acquired based on“ information that can specify the result of the first pre-judgment ”(hereinafter referred to as“ first pre-judgment result information ”), the first start win. Random value range command (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern range specification command”) ”,“ Information that can specify the first reserved number after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as “first reserved number information”). ) "Or the like.

  Here, as the first pre-determination result information, there are provided a success / failure designation command for designating a pre-judgment result related to the success / failure judgment, and a symbol designation command for designating a pre-judgment result regarding the jackpot symbol (special symbol). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6A, the success / failure designation command includes a success / failure designation command C1, a success / failure designation command C2, and a success / failure designation command C3. Among these, the success / failure designation command C1 is a probability state (probability state of jackpot determination) when the result of pre-determining the randomness value of the failure determination acquired based on the first start winning is to perform the first failure determination (determination at start). This is a command for designating that the result of the first hit / fail judgment is “off” regardless of whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state. In addition, the success / failure designation command C2 is “excluded” when the result of the preliminary determination of the randomness value of the failure determination acquired based on the first start winning is a low probability state when the first success / failure determination is performed. It is a command that designates a “big hit” when in a probabilistic state. Further, the success / failure designation command C3 designates that the result of pre-determining the randomness value of the success / failure determination acquired based on the first start winning is a “hit” regardless of the probability state when the first success / failure determination is performed. It is a command. In addition, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination (the first success / failure determination, the second success / failure determination) is a big hit may be hereinafter referred to as a “big hit probability”.

  In the following description, if the result of the determination (first determination / determination, second determination) is a big hit, the random number for determination (predecession, first determination, second determination) is determined as “hit pending”. In other words, the random number value for determining whether or not the result is determined in advance (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) when the result of the determination (first determination or non-existence determination) is missed may be referred to as “delay hold”. is there. In addition, when the jackpot probability is low (when in a low probability state), the determination random number value (hold) that results in a big hit is called “specific hold”, and the jackpot probability is low A random number value for determination (holding) in which the result of the determination is incorrect may be referred to as “normal holding”. In the present embodiment, hardware random numbers generated by a random number generation circuit are used when the determination is made (first determination / not determination, second determination). Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the range of random number values in which the hit / fail judgment (first hit / no-go judgment and second hit / no-go judgment) is determined to be a big hit is when the big hit probability is set to a high probability (hereinafter referred to as the big hit probability) The range H2 in the high probability state) is approximately ten times as wide as the range H1 in the case where the big hit probability is set to a low probability (hereinafter referred to as the low probability state). For this reason, the jackpot probability in the case of a high probability is about 10 times the jackpot probability in the case of a low probability, and the range H1 is included in the range H2 and is part of the range H2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, a symbol designation command D1, a symbol designation command D2, and a symbol designation command D3 are provided as symbol designation commands. Among these, the symbol designating command D1 is a command for designating that when the symbol determination random value acquired based on the first start winning is determined in advance, the jackpot symbol is determined as “normal jackpot symbol X1”. . Further, the symbol designation command D2 is a command for designating that when the symbol determination random value acquired based on the first start winning is determined in advance, the jackpot symbol is determined as “probability big hit symbol X1”. Furthermore, the symbol designating command D3 is a command for designating that when the symbol determination random number value acquired based on the first start winning is determined in advance, the jackpot symbol is determined as “probable variation jackpot symbol Y1”. The specific contents of “normal jackpot symbol X1”, “probability variation jackpot symbol X1” and “probability variation jackpot symbol Y1” will be described later.

  The variation pattern range designation command is a command for designating the range of the variation pattern random value acquired based on the first start winning. Here, the variation pattern random number value is used to determine the variation pattern when starting the variation display of the special symbol (see FIG. 22). Then, based on the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol and the production mode of the production symbol to be variably displayed according to the special symbol (for example, “whether to perform reach production”, “When a reach production is to be performed, specification of the content of reach production such as normal reach, super reach, etc.”) is determined. However, even if the variation pattern random values acquired based on the first start winning are the same, the variation pattern determined at the start of variation of the first special symbol may be different. For example, even if the variation pattern random number value is the same, if the first reserved number at the start of variation of the first special symbol is large (for example, 3 or 4), a variation pattern specifying a short variation time is determined. If the first number of reservations at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol is small (for example, 1 or 2), there is a high possibility that a fluctuation pattern specifying a long fluctuation time is determined.

  Here, FIG. 7 (a) shows that the result of the success / failure determination (the first success / failure determination, the second success / failure determination) is out of place, the jackpot probability is low, and the open extension means is not activated (hereinafter, low probability / A part of the fluctuation pattern table referred to in the normal fluctuation state) is shown. Although not shown in the drawings, as a variation pattern table to be referred to when the result of the success / failure determination (the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination) is out of place, the jackpot probability is low and the open extension means is in the operating state. Refers to the fluctuation pattern table referenced in the state (hereinafter referred to as the low probability / shortened fluctuation state) and the state where the jackpot probability is high and the open extension means is in the operating state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability / shortened fluctuation state). A variation pattern table is provided. In addition, as a variation pattern table to be referred to when the result of the success / failure determination (first success / failure determination, second success / failure determination) is a big hit with a ball (15R probability variable big hit, 15R normal big hit), a low probability / normal fluctuation state is used. A variation pattern table to be referred to, a variation pattern table to be referenced in a low probability / shortened variation state, and a variation pattern table to be referenced in a high probability / shortened variation state are provided. Furthermore, when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / no-go judgment, second hit / no-go judgment) is a big hit without a ball (2R-probable big hit), regardless of the gaming state, only one change dedicated to the 2R-probable big hit Refer to the pattern table. In this embodiment, when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a big hit, the 2R probability variation big hit is not generated. Therefore, when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a big hit, a variation pattern table dedicated to the 2R probability varying big hit is provided. There is no reference (see FIG. 8). In the case where the gaming machine 1 has a high probability of jackpot and the release extension means is not activated (hereinafter referred to as a high probability / normal variation state), that is, a latent probability variation state, the latent probability variation state is used. The fluctuation pattern table is referred to.

  In this embodiment, a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit is used as the variation pattern random value (random value for determining the variation pattern). Then, every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator is received, a random number for determining a variation pattern is generated using a hardware random number counter that varies a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535. However, a software random number that generates a random number for determining a variation pattern by calculation of software may be used instead of a hardware random number. For example, a variation random number value (random number for variation pattern determination) may be generated using a software random number counter that varies a numerical value in the range of 0 to 255.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern range designation command indicating the range of the variation pattern random value acquired at the start prize (first start prize, second start prize) is used as the start prize command (first start prize command, second It is supposed to be included in the command for starting prize. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the range of the variation pattern random value acquired at the time of the start winning (the first starting winning, the second starting winning) is in the range of “0 to 42079”. “Command indicating block number 0”, “command indicating block number 1” if it is in the range of “42080-47079”, “command indicating block number 2” if it is in the range of “47080-48079” When the range is “48080 to 48577”, “command indicating block number 3” is transmitted, and when the range is “48578 to 48777”, “command indicating block number 4” is transmitted. Then, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the continuous effect can be executed by the change pattern range designation command (described later).

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the variation pattern table for detachment, the variation pattern random value associated with the variation pattern is different for each holding number when the variation of the special symbol starts. . Here, normally, in the variation pattern table for detachment, the range of the “variation pattern random value” assigned to the variation pattern in which the variation time becomes longer as the number of holdings decreases, and the variation pattern for specifying a long variation time is The probability of being selected is high. For this reason, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the smaller the first hold number, the higher the possibility of specifying a fluctuation pattern that specifies a long fluctuation time, and the shorter the first hold number, the shorter. There is a high possibility that a fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time is specified. Similarly, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the smaller the second holding number, the higher the possibility of specifying the fluctuation pattern specifying the long fluctuation time, and the shorter the second holding number, the shorter There is a high possibility that a fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time is specified. Here, “losing 1”, “losing 2”, “losing 3”, etc. in FIG. 7A are “displacement variation pattern 1”, “disappearance variation pattern 2”, “disappearance variation pattern 3”,. Is shown. A numerical value (seconds) in parentheses indicates a variation time specified by the variation pattern.

  The random number value for determination (hereinafter referred to as “stored hold”) stored in the first determination random number value memory 202a before the first start winning of this time is held off at a low probability (normal hold). (It is a hold that falls out of the judgment at the time of fluctuation performed in a low probability state), and the random number value for determination (hold that is the target of the continuous notice effect) obtained by this first start winning is a low probability. It is a precondition for executing a continuous effect that the winning is a hold (specific hold) (a hold that is a big hit in the determination at the time of variation performed in a low probability state). However, as the variation pattern random value stored in the first determination random value memory 202a as the stored hold, the “variation pattern specifying the predetermined off-stage effect (special loss 2)” and the “variation pattern specifying the normal reach effect” ”,“ Continuous production is not executed if there is something that specifies a special variation pattern such as “a variation pattern that specifies a super reach production (a reach production with a longer production time than a normal reach production)”. . If the variation pattern range designation command is “command indicating block number 0”, “command indicating block number 1”, or “command indicating block number 2”, the variation display based on “stored pending” is started. A special variation pattern is specified regardless of the number of holdings at the time of “1 to 4” (any number of holdings after starting the variable display is “0 to 3”) There is nothing.

  Here, in the variation pattern table of FIG. 7A, the correspondence between the variation pattern random value and the variation pattern indicates the number of reservations at the start of the variation of the special symbol (the first number of retention at the start of variation of the first special symbol, At the start of the variation of the second special symbol, it is shown every second number of reservations). In other words, in the column where the same number of holds is “1”, if the range of the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0-42079”, “losing fluctuation pattern 1”, and if the range is “42080-47079” “Pattern 5”, “Special Loss Fluctuation Pattern 1” when the range is “47080-48079”, “Special Loss Fluctuation Pattern 2” when the range is “48080-48577”, and “48578-48777” This means that “variation pattern for super reach”... Is selected. Also, in the column where the same number of holdings is “2” to “4”, if the range of the fluctuation pattern random value is “0 to 48079”, “losing fluctuation pattern 2”, “losing fluctuation pattern 3” or “losing fluctuation” “Pattern 4” is specified, and when the range is “48080 to 48577”, “special loss variation pattern 2” is selected, and when the range is “48578 to 48777”, “variation pattern for super reach” is selected. It is shown that.

  Therefore, a variation pattern range designation command is received to determine whether or not there is a possibility that a special variation pattern may be specified by the determination random number value (stored hold) stored in the first determination random value memory 202a. The sub-control board 220 can be easily determined. That is, “variation pattern for specifying a predetermined off effect (special outage 2)” is added to the fluctuation pattern random number value included in the random number value for determination stored in the first random number value memory for determination 202a as stored hold, “ If there is a possibility of specifying a special variation pattern such as “variation pattern specifying normal reach production” or “variation pattern specifying super reach production”, the continuous production is not executed. If the variation pattern range designation command is “a command indicating block number 0”, “a command indicating block number 1” or “a command indicating block number 2”, the variation display based on the stored suspension is started. Possibility of specifying a special fluctuation pattern regardless of the number of holdings from “1 to 4” (any number of holdings from “0 to 3” after starting variable display) There is no. Therefore, the sub-control unit 220A has the stored hold (all stored holds when there are a plurality of stored holds) based on the pre-determined result information (whether or not designation command) as the normal hold, and the notice effect. It is only necessary to confirm that the target hold is a specific hold and confirm that there is no possibility of specifying a special fluctuation pattern by the stored hold based on the change pattern range designation command. Appropriateness of execution can be easily determined.

  When the sub-control board 220 receives the first start winning command, the first pre-determination result information (the success / failure designation command, the symbol designation command), the variation pattern range designation command, and the first hold number information are obtained. The information is stored in the information memory 221b in a shift memory format, and the value of the first reservation number stored in the first reservation number information memory 223b is “+1”. Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 performs “specific hold” in the first determination random value memory 202a based on the first prior determination result information (whether or not designation command) stored in the first prior determination result information memory 221b. It can be determined whether or not is stored. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, a command indicating the first hold number after the first start winning may be used as another command.

  When a valid start prize is generated for the second start port 17b, a corresponding random number for determination is acquired and stored in the second determination random value memory 202b in a shift memory format, and also indicates the second reserved number. The value is stored cumulatively (added storage) in the second reserved number memory 202d. Here, the “determination random number value for determining whether or not it is a big hit” (the big hit lottery lottery) is also applied to the “random number value for determination” acquired based on the start winning (second start winning) to the second starting port 17b. Random number value) ”,“ symbol determination random value for determining jackpot symbol (special symbol) ”,“ variation pattern random value for determining variation pattern ”, and the like.

  In addition, when the “determination random value” acquired based on the second start winning is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs the prior determination and the jackpot regarding the determination of success / failure. While making a pre-determination for a symbol (special symbol) (when obtaining a pre-determination result indicating the occurrence of a big hit), the results of these pre-determinations (hereinafter referred to as “second pre-determination”) are used as a second pre-determination. The result is stored in a determination result memory (not shown) in a shift memory format. Along with this, a second start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220. Here, the command at the time of the second start winning is “information that can specify the result of the second pre-judgment (hereinafter referred to as“ second pre-judgment result information ”)”, variation pattern acquired based on the second start win. A command indicating a random number range command (variation pattern range specifying command), “information for specifying the second reserved number after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as“ second reserved number information ”), etc. It is.

  The second prior determination result information also includes a success / failure designation command for designating a result of the prior determination regarding the validity determination and a symbol designation command. The significance of the success / failure designation command is the success / failure designation constituting the first prior determination result information. Same as command. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol designation command D4 and the symbol designation command D5 are provided as symbol designation commands constituting the second prior determination result information. Among these, the symbol designation command D4 is a command for designating that if the symbol determination random value acquired based on the second start winning is determined in advance, the jackpot symbol is determined as “normal jackpot symbol X2”. . The symbol designating command D5 is a command for designating that when the symbol determination random number value acquired based on the second start winning is determined in advance, the jackpot symbol is determined as “probable variation jackpot symbol X2”. The significance of the variation pattern range designation command is the same as that of the variation pattern range designation command transmitted based on the first start prize. When the sub control board 220 receives the second start winning time command, the sub control board 220 receives the second pre-determined result information (whether / not specified command, symbol design command), the variation pattern range specifying command, and the second reserved number information in the second pre- The determination result information memory 222b is stored in the shift memory format, and the value of the second reservation number stored in the second reservation number information memory 224b is incremented by "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 performs “specific hold” in the second determination random number value memory 202b based on the second prior determination result information (whether or not designation command) stored in the second prior determination result information memory 222b. It can be determined whether or not is stored. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, a command indicating the second hold number after the second start winning prize may be used as another command.

  The “determination random value” acquired based on the first start prize is a generic name for the determination random value (acquisition information) obtained based on the valid start prize for the first start port 17a. The “determination random value” acquired based on the winning is a generic name of the determining random value (acquisition information) acquired based on the effective start winning for the second opening 17b. Further, the “determination random value” may be referred to as “hold”. Furthermore, a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first pre-determination result memory (not shown), a second pre-determination result memory (not shown), a first Each time a valid start prize (valid first start prize, valid second start prize) is generated in the pre-judgment result information memory 221b and the second pre-judgment result information memory 222b, the corresponding data is stored in the shift memory format. Is memorized. Then, the determination random number values stored in the corresponding determination random number values (the first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b) are sequentially read from the first stored one, and the reading is performed. Performing the winning / nothing determination based on the determination random number and performing the symbol variation game based on the determination is referred to as “digesting the determination random number value”. Further, unlike the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern random value may be obtained at the start of the symbol fluctuation game.

(3) Outline of the game by the gaming machine 1 As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the stop display of the symbol indicating the result of the determination of success / failure performed based on the start prize (the first start prize or the second start prize) The information display device 60 and the effect display device 27 execute the variable display performed in the previous stage of the stop display. Here, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a of the information display device 60 and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b of the information display device 60 are "this symbol". The main control unit 200A determines “symbol to be stopped (stop symbol)” and “variation time (variation pattern)”.

  On the other hand, “effect design” is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the variation mode and the stop design are controlled by the “sub control unit 220A” that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. Is determined. Usually, the symbol variation of these “production symbols” is executed for the same time as the “main symbol”, and the display contents (hit and miss) of these “production symbols” are displayed in the first special symbol display. It is assumed that there is no contradiction with the display content (big hit, miss, etc.) of the “main symbol” in the part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, based on the first start winning, the first special symbol display section 62a executes “symbol changing game related to the first special symbol” and displays the second special symbol based on the second starting winning. In the part 62b, the “symbol changing game related to the second special symbol” is executed. In addition, the symbol change effect is executed in the effect display device 27 in accordance with the execution of “the symbol variable game related to the first special symbol” or “the symbol variable game related to the second special symbol”. The outline of “symbol fluctuation game” and “symbol fluctuation effect” will be described below.

a. Symbol variable game The symbol variable game (variable display) related to the first special symbol and the symbol variable game (variable display) related to the second special symbol correspond to the special symbol display section (62a) as shown in FIG. 3 (c). Alternatively, the content is to perform “circular display” of incomplete symbols that cannot be used for arithmetical numbers by the 7-segment display body constituting 62b). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol constitute a specific example of the identification information. Of these, the first special symbol constitutes a specific example of the first identification information, and the second special symbol constitutes a specific example of the second identification information. Then, the result of the determination on whether or not the special symbol is executed based on the “first start prize” is displayed according to the stop display mode in the variable display related to the first special symbol, and the result relating to the second special symbol is displayed. The result of the determination on whether or not the special symbol is executed based on the “second start winning” is displayed by the stop display mode in the variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state (low probability state), a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first and second determinations. The probability is about “1/315”. When the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state, a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first and second determinations. The probability is about “1 / 31.5”. When a special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed on any of the special symbol display portions 62a and 62b, a “hit” is generated and a big hit game is executed. Here, “big hit” constitutes a specific example of “specific result”, and “big hit game” constitutes a specific example of “specific game”. In the following, a special symbol indicating that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit is referred to as a “hit symbol”, and a special symbol indicating that the result of the determination is a failure is referred to as a “outgoing symbol”.

  In this embodiment, when the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a (62a or 62b) is determined using a random number lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the result of the first winning / failing determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is “a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R normal big hit (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol X1)” by random lottery. , “A big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol X1)” or “a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 2R probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol Y1)”. Further, when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol indicating that a 15R normal big hit is generated (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol X2) or a “15R probability variable big hit” is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). Is a jackpot symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation symbol X2”) indicating the occurrence of occurrence. Here, in this gaming machine 1, the type of jackpot is specified according to the number of segments to emit light and the arrangement mode of the segments to emit light, but in order to simplify the explanation, the jackpot symbols are “X1”, “X2”, “Y1”. ", Etc." to express using "alphabet".

  When the big hit game is started, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the big prize opening solenoid 31c, so that the “opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big prize opening 31a” is executed. In each round game during the big hit game, an open / close operation is performed to change the big prize opening 31a to an open state (a state in which a player can enter the ball) only once. When a specified number of game balls (10) enter the big winning opening 31a or when the opening time of the big winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds or 0.2 seconds), the round The end condition is satisfied, and the running round game (big hit round) is ended. When the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 31a is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game ends.

  When “15R probability variable big hit” or “15R normal big hit” occurs, “round game” execution number “15 times” is executed, and when “2R probability variable big hit” occurs, “round game” execution number is increased. “Twice” jackpot game B is executed. Then, when the jackpot game A is executed, 2250 balls will be paid out because the “round game” is executed “15 times” with the opening time of the big winning opening 31a being “30 seconds”. Is done. On the other hand, in the big hit game B, the opening time of the big winning opening 31a is set to “0.2 seconds”, but during the “0.2 second”, a game ball is put into the big winning opening 31a. Since it is difficult to do so, the expected amount of prize ball payout is set to “0 ball”.

  When a “15R-probable big hit” or “2R-probable big hit” occurs, the probability variation means (described later) is activated after the corresponding big-hit game is finished, and the probability that the determination result is a big hit (hit probability) is high. It becomes a state (high probability state) considered as a probability. In addition, when “15R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” is generated, the release extension means (described later) is activated after the big hit game is finished, and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended (open extension). State). The high probability state and the extended extended state are used until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games that are executed without generating a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches “10,000 times” (substantially, the next big hit is generated. Until).

  When the “15R normal big hit” occurs, the probability changing means does not start operation after the corresponding big hit game is ended, so that the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the normal probability state (low probability state). Further, after the big hit game is over, the opening extension means is activated, and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended (open extension state). This open extended state is continued until the cumulative number of special symbol variable games executed without causing a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches “100”.

b. Symbol variation effect The symbol variation effect is also started based on the first start prize or the second start prize. The execution time (variation time) of the symbol variation effect is also specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of the symbol variation game (design variation effect). In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the effect symbol display region 27b appears at a predetermined part of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started. . Then, when the execution time (variation time) of the change display of the effect symbol elapses, the stop display of the effect symbol is executed for a certain time (about 0.6 seconds). The stop display of the effect symbol displays the result of the determination of success / failure, similar to the stop display by the lower display device 60 (the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b)) described above. The symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol constitutes a specific example of the “first effect”, and the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol is “first effect”. A specific example of “2 effects” is configured.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, while the effect symbol display area 27b is displayed with three (three digits) effect symbols, the change display and stop of the effect symbols. Display is made. This variation display of the effect symbols is a “circular display (scroll variation display)” in which nine effect symbols with numbers 1 to 9 are repeatedly moved from the top to the bottom according to the ascending order of the numbers. Consists of. At that time, in order to excite the fluctuation display, “background design” and “character design” are displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, sound effects are uttered from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and illumination is performed. As a result, a design variation effect is realized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the stop symbols of the effect symbols include “a symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol)” and “a symbol indicating a loss (loss symbol)”. Among them, the symbol indicating the occurrence of “15R probable big hit” is composed of a combination in which all three effect symbols display the same odd number (a combination of effect symbols specifying the same odd number), and “15R normal big hit” The symbol indicating the occurrence is configured by a combination in which all three effect symbols display the same even number (a combination of effect symbols specifying the same even number). Furthermore, the “symbol indicating occurrence of 2R probability variation big hit” is configured by arranging “different odd numbers” in ascending order from left to right, and “symbol indicating occurrence of divergence” is different from at least one of the three effect symbols. Among the stop symbols configured by displaying numbers, “symbols indicating occurrence of 2R probability variation big hit” are excluded. Of the “designs indicating the occurrence of outliers”, the “designs indicating the occurrence of special outages 1” are arranged by arranging “different even numbers” in ascending order from left to right. "Is composed of" different even numbers "arranged in ascending order from right to left.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, when the “big hit symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display that is the premise thereof (hereinafter referred to as hit fluctuation). In addition, when the “display symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, as shown in FIG. 9B, the reach display is performed in the middle of the variable display that is the premise, and as shown in FIG. 9A. In addition, there is a case where reach display is not performed in the middle of the fluctuation display that is the premise (hereinafter referred to as simple deviation fluctuation). Here, the reach display of the present embodiment is an effect in which two effect symbols of the effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 are stopped at the same symbol and the other one effect symbol is changing. It is a display. Further, among the symbol variation effects (hereinafter referred to as “displacement variation”) that indicate that the result of the determination of success / failure is out, the reach display in the middle of the variation (hereinafter referred to as “reach out variation”), In the symbol variation effect (hit variation) that displays that the result of the determination is a big hit, a display effect (hereinafter referred to as “reach effect”) performed after the reach display is performed. This “reach effect” is (a) a reach effect that ends the change display within a short period of time (less than 15 seconds) from the start of change (hereinafter referred to as “normal reach effect”). ) And (b) The content of the effect develops in the middle of the effect, and can be classified into “super reach effect” that ends the change display for a long time (15 seconds or more) from the start of change.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, various types of effect symbol display areas 27 b can appear on the display screen 27 a of the effect display device 27. That is, the effect symbol display area 27b can appear in various sizes at various positions (substantially the entire region, approximately the center, near the edge, etc.) of the display screen 27a. For example, in a mode in which three (three-digit) effect symbols are displayed in the horizontal direction (may be in the vertical direction) (the number of effect symbols may be any number), the effect symbol located on the left side (hereinafter “left effect symbol”). Left circulation display area 27L that performs cyclic display, middle circulation display area 27C that performs circulation display of an effect symbol located at the center (hereinafter referred to as "medium effect symbol"), and an effect symbol that is located on the right side. The effect symbol display area 27b is composed of the right circulation display area 27R for performing the circulation display (hereinafter referred to as “right effect symbol”).

  In this case, when the symbol variation effect is executed as a normal effect mode, as shown in FIG. 3A, the effect symbol display area 27b is displayed largely at the approximate center of the display screen 27a. Further, when the symbol variation effect is executed as “continuous notice effect (described later)” or the like, as shown in FIG. 10A, the effect symbol display area 27b is displayed small in the upper left corner of the display screen 27a. .

  In addition, the display of the holding symbols in the holding display areas 27M and 27N is executed based on a valid start prize. That is, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines when the determination random number value (acquired information) is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a or the second determination random value memory 202b (when acquired). Prior to the execution of the success / failure determination (first success / failure determination, second success / failure determination) whether or not the result of the random number for use is a success / failure determination (first success / failure determination, second success / failure determination) is a big hit (specific result) To make a preliminary decision. Unlike the present embodiment, whether or not it is a big hit (specific result) in the prior determination and whether or not it is accompanied by a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) Prior determination may be made prior to the execution of the first success / failure determination and the second success / failure determination).

  Further, when the determination random number value (acquired information) is acquired and stored in the first determination random value memory 202a or the second determination random value memory 202b, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 confirms the presence of the information. The reserved symbol shown is displayed on the display screen 27 a of the effect display device 27. At this time, the result of the prior determination is taken into consideration, and for the reserved symbol corresponding to the random number value for determination acquired based on the first starting prize, the result of the preliminary determination is suggested (preliminary) depending on the display mode of the reserved symbol. Sometimes. In other words, the determination random number value is a specific hold (hold where the result of the determination is a big hit in a low probability state) and a normal hold (hold where the result of the determination is missed in a low probability state). When it is determined to perform false notification (hereinafter referred to as “gase notice”), a reserved symbol in a specific form (hereinafter referred to as “specific reserved symbol”) is displayed, and a determination that is subject to prior determination. The result of determining whether or not the random number value (acquired information) is correct is notified. Here, the gasse notice is performed with a low probability (for example, a probability of 5%) when the normal suspension is acquired based on the first start winning. The specific hold may include, in addition to the hit hold in the low-probability state, an off hold that triggers the execution of a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect). May be a specific reserved symbol.

  On the other hand, when the random number for determination (acquired information) that has been subject to prior determination is not subject to advance notice (reserved symbol related to the second special symbol), the reserved symbol (hereinafter, “ "Normally reserved symbol") is displayed. In the present embodiment, the presence of “normal hold” is indicated by a hold symbol (square face symbol A1, round face hold symbol A2) displayed as “square face” or “round face”. This is indicated by the reserved symbol (cherry's reserved symbol C) displayed as “cherry blossom”.

  By the way, as shown to Fig.10 (a), as for 1st holding | maintenance display area (M1-M4) 27M and 2nd holding | maintenance display area (N1-N4) 27N, all are 1st toward the right side from the left side. It has a configuration in which display units M1, N1, second display units M2, N2, third display units M3, N3, and fourth display units M4, N4 are arranged, and up to four reserved symbols can be displayed. It has become. The display units (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) constituting the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M and the second hold display area (N1 to N4) 27N include the above-described hold. A symbol can be displayed.

  Any of the holding display areas (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) 27M and 27N have entered the start ports 17a and 17b, but the number of game balls that have not yet been digested (the processing conditions have not been established) (that is, holding) The number of “unreserved game balls” by decrementing the number of “retained symbols displayed” each time an undigested game ball is digested. Number) is decremented and displayed sequentially. Specifically, when the number of holdings is “1”, the holding symbol is displayed only on the display part (M1, N1) with the subscript 1 and when the number of holdings is “2”, the subscript 1 is added. The reserved symbols are displayed on the display unit (M1, N1) and the display unit (M2, N2) with the subscript 2. Furthermore, when the number of reservations is “3”, the display unit (M1 to M3, N1 to N3) other than the region with the subscript 4 displays the reserved symbols. When the number of reservations is “4”, all the regions The reserved symbol is displayed on (M1 to M4, N1 to N4).

  Here, FIG. 10B shows a state in which three normal holding symbols A1 are displayed in the first holding display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M (the first holding number is 3). ), A specific hold occurs, and a specific hold symbol C is displayed. In this state, when the on-hold information stored first is digested and a variable display (one symbol variation game, one symbol variation effect) is started, as shown in FIG. 10 (c). The reserved symbol A1 corresponding to the reserved information to be digested (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) is deleted. Accordingly, the reserved symbol C displayed on the fourth display unit M4 is transferred to the third display unit M3, the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the third display unit M3 is transferred to the second display unit M2, The reserved symbol A1 displayed on the second display part M2 moves to the first display part M1.

  Then, although illustration is omitted, the started variation display (one symbol variation game, one symbol variation effect) is finished, and the next variation display (next symbol variation game, next symbol variation effect) is displayed. When it is started, the reserved symbol A1 on the first display unit M1 is erased, the reserved symbol C displayed on the third display unit M3 is transferred to the second display unit M2, and is displayed on the second display unit M2. The reserved symbol A1 shifts to the first display unit M1. Further, when the next variation display (the next symbol variation game, the next symbol variation effect) is started, the reserved symbol A1 of the first display portion M1 is erased and displayed on the second display portion M2. The reserved symbol C shifts to the first display unit M2. Then, when the next variation display (further next symbol variation game, further next symbol variation effect) is started, the specific reserved symbol C displayed on the first display unit M1 is deleted.

c. Next, a continuous notice effect (a continuous effect constituted by using a prior notice effect and a changing notice effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, when a specific number of normal holds (pre-hold) is already acquired (stored) when a specific hold is acquired, the normal hold (pre-hold) is processed and executed. A combination of the symbol variation effect to be performed and the symbol variation effect that has been executed after the specific hold has been processed is referred to as a “continuous notice effect”. In addition, the normal hold that is digested before the specific hold in the continuous notice effect may be referred to as “pre-hold”.

  First, in the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state is a normal variation state, and three normal holding symbols A1 are displayed in the first holding display area 27M (the first holding number is 3). And the state which is performing the symbol change effect with the change display of the 1st special symbol is shown (a1). In this state, it is assumed that the first start winning is generated, the specific hold is generated, and the specific hold symbol C is displayed (a2). At this time, since the specific hold is acquired in a state where a predetermined normal hold (details will be described later) is stored, it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect, and the scenario of the continuous notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, the case where it is determined to acquire the specific hold and execute the continuous notice effect in a state where three “pre-hold” is stored is necessary to execute the continuous notice effect. It is not always necessary that the number of “pre-hold” is three, and it may be one or two. In addition, when a specific hold is acquired in a state where the previous hold (normal hold) is stored, an execution lottery is performed, and when the execution lottery is won, a continuous notice effect may be executed.

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the symbol variation effect that has progressed when the specific hold is acquired, the symbol variation effect is ended (a3). When the specific hold is acquired, the first acquired one of the three holds (three determination random number values stored in the first determination random value memory 202a) that was acquired first The symbol variation effect that starts after digestion is referred to as “first symbol variation effect”, and the symbol variation effect that starts after digesting the next acquisition is referred to as “second symbol variation effect” and is finally acquired. The symbol variation effect that is started by digesting what has been done is referred to as a “third symbol variation effect”. In addition, the symbol variation effect that starts after digesting the specific hold may be referred to as a “specific symbol variation effect”.

  When the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the production symbol has elapsed, the first stored one of the three determination random numbers (normally held) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific hold is digested. The first symbol variation effect is started (a4). Thereafter, when a certain time has elapsed, “a friend character K1 indicating a player's ally” appears on the display screen 27a (a5). At this time, a background image indicating “ground” is displayed on the display screen 27a (a5). Thereafter, when the variation time of the first symbol variation effect elapses, the first symbol variation effect is terminated (a6).

  Thereafter, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the next stored one of the three random numbers for determination (normal hold) stored when the specific hold is generated is digested. Then, the second symbol variation effect is started (a7). Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, “an enemy character K2 indicating a player's enemy” appears on the display screen 27a (a8). Thereafter, when the variation time of the second symbol variation effect elapses, the second symbol variation effect is ended (a9).

  When the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the production symbol has elapsed, the last stored one of the three random numbers for determination (normal hold) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific hold is digested. Then, the third symbol variation effect is started (a10). Thereafter, the teammate character K1 and the enemy character K2 increase or decrease the distance, and a duel battle is started gently. Thereafter, when the variation time of the third symbol variation effect elapses, the third symbol variation effect is terminated (a11). Here, in the first symbol variation effect to the third symbol variation effect, the appearance of the teammate character K1, the appearance of the enemy character K2, or the battle between the characters K1, K2 is a specific example of the advance notice effect. Configure.

  Thereafter, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol variation effect is started (a12). In this case, both characters K1 and K2 are checking each other by increasing or decreasing the distance between them, but during this time, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in order and reach display is performed (a12 to a14). ). Thereafter, when a certain period of time elapses, the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as button display), and an effective period in which the operation of the effect button SW is effective is started (a15). When the effect button is operated within the effective period, the effective period ends (a16), and when the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period, the effective period ends when the period preset as the effective period expires ( a16).

  When the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period (a17), the changing notice effect is performed with the execution mode (effect mode) being executed as the prior notice effect (a18 to 20). At this time, if the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the continuous notice effect is actually a hold), the teammate character K1 wins the enemy character K2 (a18-20). ), The jackpot symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (a21). In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a gusset notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off-hold), the enemy character K2 goes to the display screen 27a through the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the symbol.

  On the other hand, when the effect button SW is operated within the effective period (b17), the changing notice effect is performed in an execution manner (changed execution manner) different from the execution manner executed as the prior notice effect (b18-20). ). For example, when the prior notice effect is the “due battle” shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the effect button SW changes the content of the battle to a chase battle (competitive race) performed on the land track based on the operation. Even at this time, when the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the continuous notice effect is actually a hold-off), the teammate character K1 wins the enemy character K2 (b18). To 20), the jackpot symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (b21). In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a gusset notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off-hold), the enemy character K2 goes to the display screen 27a through the effect of winning the ally character K1. The symbol is displayed (see B19 to B21 in FIG. 14).

  Here, the continuous notice effects (preliminary notice effects and changing notice effects) have different degrees of reliability (big hit reliability) to be displayed according to their execution modes. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, in the case of performing a “due battle on the ground” in a continuous notice effect (preliminary notice effect, changing notice effect), the number of enemy characters K2 is one and the number of teammate characters K1 is one. The reliability of the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 1) is “low reliability (for example, 5%)”. Further, the reliability of the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 2) in which “chase battle on the track” is performed is “high reliability (for example, 50%)”. However, even in the case of performing a “battle duel battle on the ground”, the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 3) in which the number of teammate characters K1 has increased, and the teammate character K1 has been reinforced (increased in size) ( Hereinafter, the execution mode 4), and the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 5) in which the enemy character K2 is weakened (smaller in size) has higher reliability than the execution mode 1 (for example, 10%). Become). The ROM 220c mounted on the sub-control board 220 stores a large number (for example, 200 types) of effect patterns (execution modes) of the continuous notice effect, but the big hit reliability depends on the execution mode specified by the effect pattern. The degree (for example, the probability that the result of the symbol variation effect is a big hit when the effect pattern is selected) is determined.

  However, as described above, in this embodiment, after performing the specific symbol variation effect, by performing an effective operation (operation within the valid period) on the effect button SW, the execution mode of the changing notice effect is more reliable. It can be changed to a higher one. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's expectation during the execution of the changing notice effect, and to enhance the gaming interest. However, in the case where a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) is set despite the fact that the random number for determination, which is the subject of the announcement effect during fluctuation, is off and on hold, as shown in FIG. The teammate character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins (B19 to B20), and the display symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (B21). For example, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by displaying that the friend character K1 stumbles with a stone on the path and the enemy character K2 wins. That is, it is difficult to give a sense of incongruity due to the display of the off symbol through a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode). This also applies to Examples 2 to 4 and Modifications 1 to 3 described later.

  In addition, in FIGS. 11 to 14, the mode of changing the execution mode of the notice effect by changing the type of battle and the background symbol based on the operation performed on the effect button SW after the start of the specific symbol variation effect is illustrated. Other aspects can also be illustrated. For example, as shown in FIG. 15C, a mode in which the teammate character K1 increases when the effect button SW is operated within the effective period can be exemplified. In this case, when another teammate character K3 (assistant K3) appears on the display screen 27a due to cut-in (when it becomes execution mode 3), the number of teammate characters K1 and K3 increases, and the reliability increases to “10%”. Shows the case. Further, as shown in FIG. 15D, when the effect button SW is operated within the effective period, the teammate character K1 expands (becomes execution mode 4), and the reliability increases to “10%”. Show. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, when the production button SW is operated within a valid period, the enemy character K2 will be reduced in size (becomes execution mode 5), and the reliability will be increased to “10%”.

  In addition, when the operation mode of the production button SW can be selected (when “selection of button type such as“ single hitting, continuous hitting ”,“ A button, B button, C button ”, etc.) can be executed), The type of execution mode (effect mode) to be changed may be changeable in accordance with the operation mode of the effect button SW. For example, the type of battle and the background pattern change when the A button is operated, the ally character K1 increases when the B button is operated, and the ally character K1 expands when the C button is operated.

  Next, an exceptional case will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the continuous notice effect is executed in the non-open extended state (normal fluctuation state), but there are cases where the second start prize is generated even in the gaming state. In addition, as will be described later, in the gaming machine 1, the determination random value (acquired information) corresponding to the first special symbol is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, and the determination random value corresponding to the second special symbol is stored. In a state where the numerical value (acquired information) is stored in the second determination random number value memory 202b, the variation display of the second special symbol (the symbol variation effect performed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol) is performed. The display (design variation effect performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol) is preferentially performed. For this reason, when the second start prize is generated during the continuous notice effect, it is handled as follows.

  That is, when the second start prize is generated during the continuous notice effect related to the first effect (the symbol change effect executed in accordance with the change display of the first special symbol), the continuous notice effect is in the middle. Thus, the symbol variation effect (second effect) based on the second start prize is performed, and then the continuous notice effect is continued. For example, the case shown in FIG. 16 shows a case where the second start winning is generated during execution of the second symbol variation effect in the above-described specific example 1 (a7, A8). When the second start prize is generated, the reserved symbol A2 is displayed in the second hold display area 27N, and the acquisition of the determination random number value (acquisition information) based on the second start prize is notified (A8).

  In this case, when the second symbol variation effect ends and when the effect symbol stop display time (0.6 seconds) elapses (A9), the second special symbol variation display starts, and the symbol is synchronized with this variation display. A variation effect (hereinafter referred to as “continuous symbol variation effect”) is started. As described above, when the continuous symbol variation effect is started, the reserved symbol A2 displayed in the second reserved display region 27N is deleted.

  Since the content of the continuous symbol variation effect is the same as the content of the second symbol variation effect that has been completed previously (A10, A11), the player is given the impression that the second symbol variation effect is repeated again. Thereafter, when the variation time of the continuous symbol variation effect has elapsed, the continuous symbol variation effect is terminated (A12). Thereafter, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the third symbol variation effect is started (a10). The contents of the subsequent symbol variation effects are the same as those in the first specific example. Further, if the number of second start winnings generated during the continuous notice effect is plural, the continuous symbol variation effect is executed a plurality of times during the continuous notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the result of the variable display of the second special symbol executed based on the second start winning that occurred during the continuous notice effect is a big hit, and the big hit game is executed (c1 to c3). ), The special hold symbol C displayed in the first hold display area 27M is changed to the normal hold symbol A1 (c4, c5) when the time saving state (variation shortening state) is reached after the big hit game. In other words, the continuous special notice effect (hold notice) based on the random number value for determination regarding the special symbol is executed only in the normal fluctuation state (non-time-short state), and the first special trigger that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect (hold notice). If the gaming state becomes a short-time state before the start of symbol change, the continuous notice effect (hold notice) is interrupted. For this reason, when it becomes a short time state after executing the big hit game, the holding symbol (specific holding symbol) that has been changed to hold is changed to normal holding (normal holding symbol).

  Further, the content of the continuous symbol variation effect is not limited to the content effect that is the same as the “previous advance notice effect” as described above. For example, the “previous advance notice effect” and the effect related to the continuous effect may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the teammate character K1 may perform an effect (B10, B11) in preparation for the battle and taking a break. Further, when the second start prize is generated during the execution of the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect may be ended. In this case, in the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, an effect in which the continuous notice effect is finished (an effect that ends the continuous notice effect currently being executed) may be performed. For example, in the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, “end of continuous notice effect” may be notified on the display screen 27a.

  In the present embodiment, the second continuous effect (continuous effect performed by the second effect) is executed over a plurality of times of the special symbol change display made based on the hold of the second special symbol (determination random value). The probability is “0%”. However, the second continuous effect (continuous effect performed in the second effect) may be executed, and in this case, the first continuous effect (over the multiple special symbol change display made based on the hold of the first special symbol) The probability that the continuous effect performed in the first effect) is executed is set higher than the probability that the second continuous effect is executed over the multiple special symbol variation displays made based on the hold of the second special symbol. Also good.

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, each process such as a prize ball payout process (S80), a normal symbol game process (S100), a normal electric equipment game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S300), a big hit game process (S600), etc. Is executed repeatedly. Note that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of this embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S80 to S600 in FIG. 18 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. However, in this embodiment, among the processes constituting the game control process shown in FIG. 18, the prize ball payout process (S80), the normal symbol game process (S100), and the normal electric equipment game process (S200). The description of is omitted. The prize ball payout process (S80) is a process related to prize ball payout when a game ball enters the winning opening (17a, 17b, 31a, 45a to 47a), and the normal symbol game process (S100) is a normal symbol display. This is a process for performing normal symbol variation display and normal symbol stop display (stop display of winning symbol or off symbol) in the unit 63. Further, the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) is a process related to the opening and closing of the second start port 17b.

A. Special design game processing (S300)
When the special symbol game process (S300) is started, as shown in FIG. 19, it is first determined whether or not a first start prize or a second start prize has occurred (S301a, S301b). Then, when a negative determination is made in the processing of S301a and the processing of S301b (S301a; NO, S301b; NO), the process directly proceeds to the processing after S308 shown in FIG.

  If it is determined by the CPU 201 that the first start prize has been generated (S301a; YES), it is determined whether or not the first hold number is less than a predetermined number (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S302a). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302a (S302a; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303a). The random number value for determination acquired based on the first start winning is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (first determination random value memory 202a shown in FIG. 5) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the first hold number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first hold number memory 202c shown in FIG. 5 (S303a). Here, as the random number value for determination acquired in the process of S303a, (a) a determination random number value to be used for the first determination to be executed based on the first start winning prize, (b) a first special symbol display unit 62c includes a symbol determination random number value for determining a winning symbol to be stopped and displayed, and (c) “variation pattern random number value for determining a variation pattern” and the like.

  Subsequent to the processing of S303a, the CPU 201 uses the determination random number value (special figure 1 big hit lottery random value) acquired in the process of S303a to make a prior determination (first special lottery lottery) for the first determination (first special lottery lottery). 1 pre-determination) and information indicating the result is stored in a first pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 5) (S304a). Then, after the first start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S305a), the process proceeds to S308 of FIG. Here, when the result of the first determination is a big hit in the first pre-determination, the “pre-determination related to the big hit symbol” using the “special figure 1 symbol determination random value” is also executed in the first pre-determination. To do. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the first hold number after the first start winning prize and the command for specifying other information may be different commands.

  Here, the latter is preferentially processed under the situation where the determination random number value acquired based on the first start prize and the determination random value acquired based on the second start prize are stored. (It will be described later.) Also, in FIG. 19 to FIG. 22, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start prize (hereinafter, referred to as a process related to the special figure 1) and the second start prize. Among the executed processes (hereinafter referred to as processes related to the special drawing 2), the same processes are given the same number of steps (numbers for calculation). Since the process with the same number of steps is basically the same process, one of “process related to special figure 1” and “process related to special figure 2” will be described in the following description. The description of the other may be omitted. In addition, the alphabet “a” is added to “number of steps” for “processing related to special figure 1”, and “b” is added to “number of steps” for “processing related to special figure 2”. There is.

  If the CPU 201 determines that the second start winning has occurred (S301b; YES), the number of second special symbols corresponding to the second start winning (second holding number) is less than a predetermined number (this embodiment). Is less than 4) (S302b). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302b (S302b; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303b). The random number value for determination acquired based on the second start winning prize is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (second random number value memory 202b for determination shown in FIG. 5) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the second hold number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the second hold number memory 202d shown in FIG. 5 (S303b). Here, the random number value for determination acquired in the process of S303b includes (a) a random determination value for determining whether or not to be executed based on a second start winning prize, and (b) a second special symbol display unit. 62b includes a symbol determining random value for determining a winning symbol to be stopped and displayed, (c) “variation pattern random value for determining variation pattern”, and the like.

  Subsequent to the processing in S303b, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for determination of success / failure (special figure 2 big hit lottery random value) acquired in the process of S303b to make a preliminary determination (second special lottery lottery) in relation to the second determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery). 2 prior determination), and information indicating the result is stored in a second prior determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 5) (S304b). Then, after the second start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S305b), the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, when the result of the second winning / failing determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery) becomes the big hit (winning) in the second preliminary determination, the “special figure 2 symbol determination random number value” is used in the second preliminary determination. The “pre-judgment regarding jackpot symbol” is also executed. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the second reserved number after the second start winning prize and the command for specifying other information may be different commands.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being executed (S308). Specifically, if the big hit game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 21) is set (set to ON), a positive determination is made in the process of S308. When the CPU 201 determines that the big hit game is being executed (S308; YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S308 that the big hit game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating (one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating). (S310). If the special symbol is not changing (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet changed, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the change display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and is not within the stop display time during which the special symbol is stopped (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314a, S314b). In this embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol is 0.6 seconds.

  This “condition for starting the variable display of special symbols” is that either “first hold number” or “second hold number” is not “0”. Then, the CPU 201 of this embodiment preferentially determines whether or not the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b). That is, when the “second hold number” is not “0”, the oldest determination random number value is read from the second determination random number value memory 202b (S316b), and the determination processing of the second special symbol (second) (Observation determination process) is performed (S320b). Note that the random number value for determination read in S316b is acquired in S303b, and includes a random number value for determination of success / failure, a random number value for determining symbols, and the like.

  In the second success / failure determination process (S320b), a process related to the second success / failure determination is performed. In this second win / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (whether or not the probability variation flag is set). “Big hit determination” is performed using the “data table for use” and “the random number value for determination (determination random number value for jackpot) read out in the process of S316b”. The “big hit determination” is performed using the “table” and the “determination random number value (determination random number value for jackpot) read out in the process of S316b”.

  The CPU 201 executes a special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) subsequent to the second win / fail determination process (S320b). In the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), as shown in FIG. 22, when the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 The symbol determination random value acquired in the process is read from the second determination random value memory 202b, and the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b is set (determined) (S505), and then the big hit variation A process for setting a pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. Further, when the result of the second winning / failing determination process (S320b) is “displacement” (S501; NO), a dismissed symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S507), A process for setting the variation pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Here, in the process of S510, a different variation pattern table is set (set) depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine and the type of jackpot. That is, when the type of big hit is a big hit with a ball (15R normal big hit, 15R probability variable big hit) and the gaming state is “low probability / normal fluctuation state”, the variation pattern table for big hits referred to in the gaming state However, if it is “Low probability / shortened variation state”, the big hit variation pattern table referenced in the gaming state is “Big probability / short variation state”, if it is “High probability / shortened variation state” Each variation pattern table is referred to. When the big hit type is a big hit without a ball (2R probability variable big hit), a variation pattern table for a big hit without a ball (2R positive variable big hit) is referred to. Also in the process of S540, a different variation pattern table is set (set) depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In other words, if the gaming state is “low probability / normal variation state”, the variation pattern table for referencing in the gaming state is referred to in the gaming state if it is “low probability / shortened variation state”. When the deviation variation pattern table to be removed is in the “high probability / shortened variation state”, the variation pattern table for departure referred to in the gaming state is referred to. Here, a large number of variation patterns are stored in each variation pattern table in association with random values.

  As described above, in the processing of S510 and the processing of S540, different variation pattern tables are set depending on whether or not the variation time shortening function (variation shortening flag) is functioning. If the fluctuation time reduction function is not functioning, the fluctuation pattern table is set when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated. If the fluctuation time reduction function is functioning, the variable time reduction function is activated. A variation pattern table is set. When the latter variation pattern table is set, the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern is more likely to be shorter than when the former variation pattern table is set. In addition, in the variation pattern table for big hits, only a plurality of variation patterns for performing reach effects are stored. Furthermore, when determining the fluctuation pattern for deviation, if the “holding number at the start of fluctuation” is small, the possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern that specifies a longer fluctuation time is increased. In many cases, the possibility that a shorter variation time is selected is increased.

  In the process of S560, the variation pattern random value acquired in the process of S302b is read from the second determination random value memory 202b. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table set in the fluctuation pattern table setting process (S510, S540) and the random value read out in the process of S560 (S562). The CPU 201 starts the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S570), and at the same time a predetermined command (symbol) indicating the start of symbol variation toward the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220). A change start command) is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a “variation pattern designation command (command for designating a variation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command”, and the like related to the special symbol to the sub-control board 220. Unlike the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number value may be generated (acquired) when the variation of the special symbol is started.

  Further, the CPU 201 sub-controls a process for subtracting “1” from the number of holdings (second holding number) related to the second special symbol and a command for specifying the holding number after subtraction (second holding number). Processing to transmit to the substrate 220 is performed (S575). Then, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The variation time of the second special symbol is specified by the variation pattern determined in the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), and the first special symbol is determined by the variation pattern determined in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later. The variation time of the symbol is specified.

  Here, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether or not the symbol for stopping and displaying the special symbol is a winning symbol (big hit symbol). If the variation pattern is known, the special symbol is varied. The time to display can be determined. In addition, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, it can be known whether the special symbol stops at the big hit symbol or the off symbol, and when it stops at the big hit symbol, it is known which of the big hit symbol is it can. That is, in the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 8 can be known, and in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later, the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 8 is known. be able to. The CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines the effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on these pieces of information, and then outputs an effect symbol display control signal to the effect display control board 222. Performs symbol change display and stop display. Further, based on the variation time (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect on the effect display device 27, and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like according to the contents of the effect thus determined, thereby performing the effect of the determined contents.

  When the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b; YES) and the “first hold number” is not “0” (S314a; NO), the oldest determination from the first determination random value memory The random number value for reading is read (S316a), and a first determination is made (S320a). Then, after performing the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) based on FIG. 22, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the first success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320a is performed in the same manner as the second success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process performed as the process of S500a is performed as the process of S500b. This is performed in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol variation start process.

  Also in the first win / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state. When the gaming state is the high probability state, the “high probability data table” and “S316a processing” are performed. The “big hit determination” is performed using the read determination random number value (big hit determination random number value), and when in the low probability state, the “low probability data table” and the determination read in the process of S316a The “big hit determination” is performed using the “random number value for jackpot (determination random number value for jackpot)”. Also in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the CPU 201 obtains the symbol acquired in the process of S303a in FIG. 19 when the result of the first win / fail determination process (S320a) is “big hit” (S501; YES). After the determined random number value is read from the first determination random number value memory 202a and the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 60a is set (determined) (S505), the big hit variation pattern table is set. The process is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. In addition, when the result of the first winning / failing determination process (S320b) is “displacement” (S501; NO), a dismissed symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S507). A process for setting a variation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Also in this special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), after performing the processing of S560 and S562 in the same manner as the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the first special symbol display unit 62a performs the first special symbol. The fluctuation display is started (S570). Then, a command (symbol change start command) indicating the start of the change display of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S572), and the number of reservations related to the first special symbol is further transmitted. A process of subtracting “1” from the (first hold number) and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the hold number (first hold number) after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220 (S575), The special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Next, when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES) in S310 of the special symbol game processing (S300) (see FIG. 20), the special symbol game processing (S300) is already special. The symbol variation pattern and the stop symbol are determined, and the special symbol variation display is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). At this time, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether a predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting a timer at the same time as starting the variation of the special symbol. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or second special symbol is stopped (S344), the stopped symbol is displayed, and the symbol is also displayed. A stop command is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

  If it is determined in the process of S350 that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b) (S352 in FIG. 21).

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S352 in FIG. 21, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer to be referred to at the end of a “big hit game” to be described later. (Memorize) (S354). Specifically, “type of jackpot (probability jackpot, normal jackpot)” and “game state flag state” are set (stored) (S354). Further, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the process of S354.

  Here, the “game state flag” is a flag indicating “the game state of the gaming machine 1”, specifically, “probability change flag”, “variation shortening flag”, “open extension flag”, etc., and in the process of S354 Is set to data indicating whether these flags are set to “ON” or “OFF” (data indicating the current gaming state). The “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the probability that the result of determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit is in a state (high probability state) where the probability is set to a high probability (the probability variation function is activated). The “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating that the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened (shortening variation state) (the time shortening function is activated). The “open extension flag” is a flag indicating that the opening time of the second start port 17b (ordinary electric accessory 17d) is extended (the open extension function is activated). In the present embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timings of the “variation shortening flag” and the “open extension flag” are the same, and both flags are handled integrally. Thus, when it is a shortening variation state, it is also an open extension state, and when the shortening variation state is completed, the opening extension state is also terminated at the same time.

  Following the process of S354, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of setting an open / close pattern of the big prize opening 31a (big prize apparatus) according to the type of jackpot to be generated (S370). Specifically, in the case of generating “15R probable big hit” or “15R normal big hit”, an opening / closing pattern for setting “15 rounds” of round games in which the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a is “30 seconds” is set. When the “2R probability variation big hit” is generated, an opening / closing pattern for performing “2 rounds” of a round game in which the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a is “0.2 seconds” is set. Then, following the process of S370, a process of setting a big hit game flag (set to ON) is performed (S378). By setting the “big hit game flag”, the big hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”.

  Subsequent to the process of S378, the process proceeds to the process after S380. Here, when the “big hit game flag” is set in the process of S378, the big hit game execution means starts to operate and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”. When the “big hit game flag” is set (when the big hit game execution means is in operation), the probability changing function, the time shortening function, and the open extension function are not activated. For this reason, after performing a series of processes after S380 as follows, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated. Specifically, in the process of S380, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S380). If it is not set (S380; NO), the process proceeds to S384 as it is. If it is set (S380; YES), after performing the process (S382) for canceling the probability variation flag (set to OFF), the process proceeds to S384. Note that the big hit probability is set to the normal probability by the processing of S382.

  In the process of S384, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited as it is and FIG. Return to the game control process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S384 that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), after the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) ( S386, S387), a mode designation command indicating that the gaming state is a low probability / normal variation state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S389), and the special symbol game process (S300) is exited. Returning to the game control process of FIG. Then, when returning to the game control process of FIG.

  Next, processing when a negative determination is made in the processing of S352 of FIG. 21 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “out of symbol” (S352; NO), the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether or not (S398). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is immediately exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “−1” (S400), and then the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (S404). If it is not “0” (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variation shortening counter has become “0” in the process of S404 (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is switched from the shortened variation state to the normal variation state. It will be. For this reason, after performing the process (S410) for canceling the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) and the process (S416) for canceling the release extension flag (set to OFF), exit the special symbol game process (S300). Then, the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the “variation shortening counter” indicates the upper limit execution count of the special symbol variation display performed in the variation shortened state. When the value becomes “0”, the current variation variation display of the special symbol is performed. Is finished, the next fluctuation display is switched to the normal fluctuation state, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol after the next time is performed in the normal fluctuation state. Here, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 indicates that the gaming state is a low probability / normal fluctuation state toward the sub-control board 220 at the timing of releasing the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag. A designation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S418), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

B. Big hit game processing (S600)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 18, when it is determined that the “hit game flag” is set in the jackpot game process (S600) shown in FIG. 23 (S602; YES), processing related to the execution of the jackpot game is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the big hit game process (S600). When the grand prize winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, the predetermined opening time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning prize opening 31a, it is closed once, but the predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it becomes an open state again. Here, a game whose content is that the large winning opening 31a in the closed state (incapable of entering a ball) is in an open state (injectable state) and is in an open state again is referred to as a “unit operation”. When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (15 times or twice), the big hit game is completed after a predetermined ending period. When the big hit game is finished, the display of the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) can be executed. The detailed processing contents will be described below with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24.

  When the big hit game (big hit game A, big hit game B) is started, it is first determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the big winning opening 31a is closed in the “normal gaming state that is not the big hit gaming state”, and therefore, the big winning opening 31a is closed immediately after the start of the big winning game. Therefore, immediately after the start of the big hit game, it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is not being opened (S604; NO), and then it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the “number of unit actions executed after the start of the big hit game” has reached the corresponding number of times of the big hit game (S612). However, immediately after the jackpot game is started, the condition for ending the jackpot game is not satisfied, so a negative determination is inevitably made in the process of S612 (S612; NO). For this reason, it shifts to processing of S614 and it is judged whether interval time (for example, 2 seconds) passed (S614). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 31a is the time during which the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state between the unit actions. Then, immediately after the big hit game is started, since the big prize opening 31a is in a closed state, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the big prize opening has passed (S614; YES), and the big prize opening is made. After releasing 31a (S616), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 23 is once terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, after performing a series of various processes shown in FIG. 18, the big hit game process (S600) is started again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 18 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 23 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. If a positive determination is made in the process of S604, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 31a ("30 seconds for jackpot game A," 0.2 seconds "for jackpot game B) has elapsed. Judgment is made (S606).

  If the opening time of the big prize opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the big prize opening 31a (S610), the big hit game processing (S600) shown in FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31a has reached a specified number (S608). Even when the number of game balls entered reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of game balls entered reaches a specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the elapse of the opening time.

  If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO), and the number of entered balls has not reached the specified number (S608; NO), the big winning game in FIG. 23 is left open. The process exits and returns to the game control process of FIG.

  If the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “big hit gaming state”, is the opening time of the big winning opening 31a elapsed while the game control process of FIG. 18 is repeatedly executed (S606; YES)? Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31a (S608; YES), and the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). Thus, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the “big hit game state”, the big hit game process (S600) is executed again, and if it is determined in S604 that the big prize opening 31a is closed (S604; NO), It is determined whether or not the “big hit game” end condition is satisfied (S612). Here, when the “hit game” is “hit game A”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit operations (rounds) executed during that game has reached “15”. In the case of “”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (round number) executed during the game has reached “2”. If the number of unit operations (number of rounds) has not reached the set number (S612; NO), it is confirmed that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed (S614; YES), and then a big prize is again won. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). On the other hand, in the process of S612, if it is determined that the termination condition of the “big hit game” is satisfied (S612; YES), the “big hit game end process (S650)” shown below is performed, and then the big hit game process is performed. (S600) is ended and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, the big hit game end process (S650) "will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the jackpot game end process (S650) is started, the CPU 201 releases the jackpot game flag (sets it to OFF) (S655) as shown in FIG. 21 (refer to S354 in FIG. 21) ”, information on the type of jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as“ this jackpot symbol ”) that is the premise of this jackpot game is acquired (S660). Based on this, a process for setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the current big hit symbol (the symbol stopped in the process of S344 in FIG. 20) is a probability variation big hit symbol (S665). Here, in this embodiment, the “probable big hit symbol” is “a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R probable big hit” or “a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 2R probable big hit”.

  When the current big hit symbol is not a probable big hit symbol (S665; NO), that is, when the current big hit symbol is a normal big hit symbol, the CPU 201 sets the variation shortening counter to “100” (S675); After performing the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680) and the process of setting the release extension flag (S685), a sub-control unit 200A sends a mode designation command indicating that the gaming state is a low probability / shortening variation state. (Sub control board 220) is transmitted (S688), and the big hit game end processing (S650) is ended. If the current big hit symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol (S665; YES), the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S670). Then, the CPU 201 performs the process of setting “10,000” to the fluctuation shortening counter (S672), the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680), and the process of setting the release extension flag (S685). A mode designation command indicating that the gaming state is a high probability / shortened variation state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S688), and the big hit game end processing (S650) is terminated.

(5) Effect control processing (S980)
Next, an outline of “effect control processing (S980)” performed by the sub control unit 220A (the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220) in cooperation with the effect display control unit 222A will be described with reference to FIG. Here, in FIG. 25, only main processes are illustrated among the processes constituting the effect control process. In this effect control process (S980), the process at the time of occurrence of hold (S1000), the notice effect management process (S1100), the symbol variation effect process (S1200), the target effect change process (S1400), the process at the time of hold digestion (S1600), and a big hit Main processes such as the game effect process (S1800) are repeatedly executed. Further, since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 25 is about 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed every about 2 msec. Hereinafter, description of the jackpot game effect process in the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25 is omitted.

a. Processing when hold occurs (S1000)
In the on-hold occurrence processing (S1000), as shown in FIG. 26, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives a start winning command (S1005; YES), a prior determination (first determination) specified by the start winning command The information indicating the result of the 1 pre-determination or the second pre-determination (a success / failure designation command, the symbol designation command), a process for storing the variation pattern range designation command, information on the number of holds, and the like are stored in the hold number information memory. After performing the process of “+1” the value of the number of holds, the process proceeds to S1012 and subsequent processes.

  Here, in the process of S1010, when a start winning command based on the first start winning is received (S1005; YES), “information relating to the result of the first pre-judgment”, “variation pattern range designation command”, and “first hold” Number information "and the like are stored in the first prior determination result information memory 221b in a shift memory format, and the value of the first reservation number stored in the first reservation number information memory 223b is incremented by" +1 ". Further, when a start winning command based on the second start winning is received (S1005; YES), “information on the result of the second pre-judgment”, “variation pattern range designation command”, “information on the second hold number”, etc. The value is stored in the second prior determination result information memory 221b in a shift memory format, and the value of the first reservation number stored in the second reservation number information memory 224b is incremented by “+1”.

  In the process of S1012, it is determined whether or not the start winning after the positive determination of S1005 is the first start winning (S1012). If it is the first start prize (S1012; YES), the process proceeds to S1015 and subsequent processes. If it is the second start prize (S1012; NO), the advance effect flag is canceled (set to OFF). It is determined whether it has been released (S1013), and if it has been released (set to OFF) (S1013; YES), a process of additionally displaying a normal hold symbol is performed (S1080), and then a process when a hold occurs (S1000) is terminated. Here, the prior effect flag is a flag indicating that the prior notice effect has been started. For this reason, when the prior notice effect (continuous notice effect) is not executed, in the second reserved display area (N1, N2, N3, N4) 27N, the lowest position among the display portions on which the reserved symbols are not displayed. The normal holding symbol is displayed on the object. In the following description, the “display unit lower than the predetermined display unit” indicates a display unit on which a hold display corresponding to a random number value for determination processed after the predetermined display unit is performed, The “display unit higher than the predetermined display unit” refers to a display unit on which a reserved symbol corresponding to a random number value for determination processed before the predetermined display unit is displayed. For example, the display position one level lower than the first display unit M1 is the second display unit M2, and the display position one level higher than the second display unit M2 is the first display unit M1.

  If it is determined in the process of S1013 that the pre-stage flag is set (set to ON) (S1013; NO), the value of the continuation counter is incremented by “+1” (S1014), and the process of S1080 is performed to generate a hold. The time process (S1000) is terminated. In other words, if the pre-stage flag is set (set to ON) and the second start prize is generated while the pre-notice stage is being executed, the pre-notice stage is temporarily interrupted, and the symbol variation stage based on the second start prize ( In other words, a continuous symbol variation effect) is executed. The continuation counter indicates the number of times the continuation symbol variation effect can be executed. When the value of the continuation counter reaches the initial value “0”, the continuation symbol variation effect is produced when starting the symbol variation effect described later. No pattern is set.

  If it is determined in the process of S1012 that the start winning after the positive determination of S1005 is the first start winning (S1012; YES), it is determined whether or not there is a “stored hold” relating to the first hold ( S1015). Here, the “stored hold” means that a random number value for determination (hereinafter referred to as target hold) based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (the first hold). The determination random number value is already stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, and this “stored hold” is digested before the target hold. This is a random number for determination (hold). In the present embodiment, the changing notice effect is executed in the symbol changing effect that is executed after digesting the “target hold”.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S1015 (S1015; NO), in the first reserved display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, the display part where the reserved symbol is not displayed is the highest. The normal hold symbol is displayed on the lower one (S1080), and the hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the process of S1015 (S1015; YES), it is determined whether or not the prior effect flag is released (set to OFF) (S1017), and set (ON). If it has been set (S1017; NO), after the processing of S1080 is performed, the on-holding processing (S1000) is terminated. That is, when the advance notice effect has already been started, the advance notice effect is not repeatedly executed by the processing of S1017.

  If it is determined in S1017 that the advance effect flag has been released (set to OFF) (S1017; YES), based on information indicating the result of the advance determination (first advance determination) specified by the start winning command received this time. Then, it is determined whether or not the hold generated this time is a specific hold (S1020). That is, if the correct / invalid designation command included in the information related to the result of the first pre-determination transmitted in the process of S1005 is “correct / invalid designation command C3”, an affirmative determination is made in S1020 (determined that a specific hold has occurred). If it is “correct / invalid specification command C1” or “correct / invalid specification command C2”, a negative determination is made in S1020 (it is determined that a normal hold has occurred). And if it is specific hold (S1020; YES), it will be determined whether the continuous notice effect for specific hold will be performed (S1025), and if the determination result that it does not execute is obtained (S1030; NO), S1080 After the above process is performed, the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result to be executed is obtained (S1030; YES), a process for setting an effect pattern (scenario) for a continuous notice effect, a process for setting a prior effect flag (set to ON), and a first hold display In the area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, after performing the process of displaying a specific reserved symbol on the lowest display part of the display unit where the reserved symbol is not displayed (S1040), S1000) is terminated.

  Here, in the continuous notice effect for specific hold, all “stored hold” are normal hold, and the variation pattern range designation command transmitted when each “stored hold” is acquired is a “command indicating block number 0”. "," Command indicating block number 1 "or" command indicating block number 2 ", affirmative determination is made. In addition, a specific hold is included in the “stored hold”, or the command indicating a block number other than the block numbers 0 to 2 is added to the variation pattern range designation command transmitted when each “stored hold” is acquired. Is included, it is judged negative. As described above, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can easily and reliably determine whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed by checking whether or not the “command indicating the block number” is included in the specific range. it can.

  In addition, as a notice effect pattern (scenario) of a continuous notice effect, a plurality of patterns are prepared in association with the number of holdings at that time, and are determined based on the number of holdings at that time and random lottery. For example, in the above-described specific example 1, the advance notice effect in which the friend character K1 appears in the first symbol variation effect is performed, the advance notice effect in which the enemy character K2 appears in the second symbol variation effect, and the third symbol variation effect. An effect pattern (scenario) in which a pre-directing effect that the teammate character K1 and the enemy character K2 check is performed, and a battle effect (notice effect during change) is made until the battle between the friend character K1 and the enemy character K2 is settled in the specific symbol change effect Is determined. Further, when the number of “stored hold” is 1, for example, in the symbol change effect based on “stored hold”, the advance notice effect that the friend character K1 and the enemy character K2 appear is performed, and the specific symbol change effect is given. Then, an effect pattern (scenario) for performing a battle effect (in-variation notice effect) is determined until the battle between the teammate character K1 and the enemy character K2 is settled.

  If it is determined in S1020 that the hold is normal (S1020; NO), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect for normal hold is to be executed (S1060), and a determination result indicating that it is not executed is obtained (S1060). (S1065; NO), after performing the processing of S1080, the on-holding occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result to the effect is obtained (S1065; YES), the process of setting the effect pattern (scenario) of the continuous notice effect, the process of setting the advance effect flag (set to ON), and the first hold display In the area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, after performing the process of displaying the specific reserved symbol on the lowest display part of the display unit where the reserved symbol is not displayed (S1070), S1000)

  Here, in the continuous notice effect for normal hold, all “stored hold” are normal hold, and the variation pattern range designation command transmitted when each “stored hold” is acquired is a “command indicating block number 0”. "," Command indicating block number 1 "or" command indicating block number 2 ", and when the execution lottery is won, the determination is positive. In addition, the “stored hold” includes a specific hold, or the variation pattern range designation command transmitted when each “stored hold” is acquired includes a “command indicating a block number other than block numbers 0 to 2”. It is judged negative if it is defeated or lost in the execution lottery. The process of setting the effect pattern (scenario) of the continuous notice effect is performed in the same manner as the process of S1040. Note that a plurality of notice effect patterns (scenarios) set in S1070 are prepared in association with the number of holdings at that time, and are determined based on the number of holdings at that time and random lottery.

b. Notice effect management process (S1100)
When the notice effect management process (S1100) is activated, as shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not the prior effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1105). If the advance effect flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1105; NO), the notice effect management process (S1100) is terminated.

  If the prior effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1105; YES), it is determined whether or not the reception timing of the mode designation command for designating the shortening variation has arrived (S1110). This reception timing comes when the jackpot game is finished and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the process of S688 (see FIG. 24). Then, when the reception timing comes (S1110; YES), the process of canceling the prior effect flag (set to OFF) and the process of correcting the reserved symbol (the specific reserved symbol displayed in the first reserved display area 27N, (S1120), the notice effect management process (S1700) is terminated {see FIG. 17 (a)}. That is, even if the continuous notice effect related to the first effect (the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol) is being continued, the continuous notice is given when the low probability shortened state or the high probability shortened state is reached. The production ends. For example, “when a big hit is generated based on the second start winning that occurred during the execution of the continuous notice effect, the big hit game is terminated, and the gaming state becomes a shortened variation state” can be exemplified. When the value of the continuation counter is set to “positive number” when performing the process of S1120, the value of the continuation counter is also initialized (a process for setting it to 0). In addition, even if the continuous notice effect related to the first effect is being continued, the continuous notice effect is stopped or interrupted when the low probability shortened state or the high probability shortened state is reached, and the game state becomes the normal fluctuation state. The notice effect may be resumed.

  When the reception timing of the mode designation command for designating the shortening variation has not arrived (S1110; NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the shortening variation state (S1112), and a negative determination is made. If it is determined (S1112; NO), the notice effect management process (S1100) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in S1112, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol variation start timing has arrived (S1116), and when a negative determination is made (S1116; NO), The notice effect management process (S1100) is finished as it is.

  If it is determined in S1116 that the first special symbol variation start timing has arrived (S1116; YES), the notice effect management process (S1100) is terminated through the process of S1120. In other words, even if the advance effect flag is set based on the first start winning when the game state is the shortened variation state, the advance effect flag is displayed when the variation display of the first special symbol occurs in the shortened variation state. Will be canceled and no continuous notice effect will be given. Note that the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a symbol variation start command received when the variation display of the first special symbol is started (see S572 in FIG. 22), and a hold for designating a decrease in the number of first hold. By receiving the number designation command (see S575 in FIG. 22), it is possible to determine whether or not the fluctuation start timing of the first special symbol has arrived. The command at the start of symbol variation will be described later.

c. Symbol variation effect processing (S1200)
In the symbol variation effect processing (S1200), as shown in FIG. 28, when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1205; YES), the processing after S1210 is executed. Here, the commands received in the processing of S1205 are a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop information designation command.

  Based on the received “special symbol stop information designation command”, the CPU 220a can determine the result of the determination as to whether it has been executed in the main control unit 200A. If the result of the determination is a big hit (S1210; YES), the process for setting the effect pattern at the time of the big hit (S1300A) is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command, and then the process proceeds to the process of S1345. To do. If the result of the determination is wrong (S1210; NO), the process of setting the effect pattern table at the time of deviation (S1300B) is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command, and then the process of S1345 is performed. Transition.

  Here, any production pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) is executed based on FIG. When these effect pattern setting processes (S1300A, S1300B) are activated, it is determined whether or not the prior effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1302), and when it is released (set to OFF) (S1302; NO) ), It is determined whether or not the target effect execution flag is released (set to OFF) (S1306). If it is canceled (set to OFF) (S1306; YES), a process for setting a normal effect pattern (an effect pattern without a continuous notice effect) is performed (S1318), and an effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B). ). Here, the target effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the effect pattern is set to the effect pattern for performing the symbol change effect (specific symbol change effect) accompanied by the changing notice effect. If the target effect execution flag is set (set to ON) (S1306; NO), the process proceeds to S1318. The contents will be described later.

  If it is determined in the process of S1302 that the pre-effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1302; YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuation counter is “0” (S1305), and the value of the continuation counter is determined. Is “0” (S1305; YES), a process for setting an effect pattern in consideration of the scenario (see FIG. 26) set in the process of S1040 or S1070, and the set effect pattern are stored in the previous effect storage means. (Update storage) is performed (S1310), and the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) is terminated. The effect pattern stored (updated and stored) in the previous effect storage means is referred to when the continuous symbol variation effect is started (refer to the process in S1312), and the symbol executed last time as the effect pattern of the continuous symbol variation effect. The same production pattern as the variation production is set. The previous effect storage means is provided in the RAM 220b mounted on the sub-control board 220.

  If the value of the continuation counter is “positive number”, the process of setting the same production pattern as the previous production pattern stored in the previous production storage means as the production pattern, and the value of the continuation counter is “−1”. After performing the process “,” the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) is terminated. Thereby, the effect pattern of the continuous symbol variation effect has the same content as the symbol variation effect performed last time (see FIG. 16).

  As described above, when the target effect execution flag is set (set to ON) (S1306; NO), the effect pattern of the specific symbol variation effect is set based on the scenario set in the process of S1040 or S1070. After performing the setting process and the process of canceling the target effect execution flag (S1318), the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) is terminated.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 completes the process of S1300A or S1300B, it performs a process of setting a stop symbol (design to be confirmed) of the effect design (S1345), and then proceeds to the process of S1350. Here, in the process of S1345 executed through the process of S1300A, a specific mode or the like of “effect design for definite display of big hit” is selected and set as the “big hit stop symbol”, and is executed through the process of S1300B. In the process of S1345, a specific mode or the like of “the effect symbol for confirming the removal” is selected and set as the “stop stop symbol”.

  In the process of S1350, a command (effect display detail command) for designating the “effect pattern” determined in the process of S1300A or S1300B and the “design of stop of effect effect” determined in the process of S1345 (effect display details command) The effect display device 27 starts to display the effect symbols such as effect symbols and background symbols in a variable manner (S1350). That is, the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started. Thereafter, when CPU 220a of sub control board 220 determines that it has received a symbol stop command transmitted from main control unit 200A (main control board 200) (S1360; YES), it displays the received symbol stop command as an effect display control unit. 222A, the effect display of the effect symbol and the background symbol on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1365), and the symbol variation effect is ended.

d. Target effect change process (S1400)
When the target effect change process (S1400) is activated as shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a specific symbol change effect (symbol change effect with a changing notice effect) is being executed. (S1405). If the determination is negative (S1405; NO), the target effect changing process (S1400) is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific symbol variation effect (the symbol variation effect accompanied by the changing notice effect) is being executed (S1405; YES), the process proceeds to S1410 and subsequent steps.

  In the process of S1410, it is determined whether or not it is time to start a period (effective period) in which the operation of the effect button SW is enabled (S1410). When this timing arrives (S1410; YES), a process of enabling the operation of the effect button SW and a process of executing a display prompting the operation of the effect button SW (hereinafter referred to as “button display”) are performed (S1415). . Here, in this embodiment, after reaching a certain time (for example, 2 seconds) in the symbol change effect (specific symbol change effect) corresponding to the hold (acquired information) that is the target of the advance notice effect, The time period up to 1 second before the execution time of the change notice effect is reached is the valid period (see FIG. 12). However, in this embodiment, if the effect button SW is operated before the period scheduled as the effective period expires, the effective period ends at that point. Then, if the effect button SW is operated within this effective period, the “predetermined condition” is established. The start time of the effective period is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment. For example, the effective period may be started at the same time as the specific symbol variation effect is started, or may be started at the same time as the reach display is made. Good. This also applies to Examples 2 to 4 and Modifications 1 to 3 described later.

  Then, when the sub-control unit 220A confirms an operation on the operation button SW during the effective period (S1430; YES), a process of invalidating the operation of the effect button SW and a process of deleting the button display are performed (S1440). Then, after performing the process of changing the execution mode of the changing notice effect (S1445), the target effect changing process (S1400) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effective period has expired without confirming the operation on the operation button SW during the effective period (S1430; NO), the process of invalidating the operation of the effect button SW is determined (S1460; YES). Then, the process of deleting the button display is performed (S1465), and the target effect change process (S1400) is terminated.

e. On-hold digestion process (S1600)
In the on-hold digestion process (S1600), as shown in FIG. 31, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives a symbol variation start command (S1605; YES), the prior effect flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether or not (S1610). If the pre-effect flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1610; NO), the number of reserved symbols (number of reserved) is set to “−1”, and the determination random number value to be digested is used. Processing for erasing information indicating the result of the corresponding pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) from the corresponding pre-determination result information memory (221b, 222b), and storage below the pre-determination result information memory A process for shifting the information related to the result of the pre-determination stored in the area to the upper storage area, and one piece of information stored in the lower storage area of the determination random value information memory (not shown) A process of shifting to the upper storage area and a process of “−1” for the value of the number of reservations stored in the corresponding number-of-holds information memory (223b, 224b) are performed (S1690). To end the (S1600).

  Here, the process of “-1” for the number of reserved symbols (the number of reserved) in S1690 is the reserved symbol displayed in the target reserved display area (first reserved display area 27M, first reserved display area 27N). This is a process of reducing the number of. That is, when starting the design variation effect based on the random number for determination acquired by generating the first start winning, among the ones that display the reserved symbols on the display units M1 to M4 of the first reserved display area 27M, The hold display of the uppermost display unit is erased, and the hold display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. In addition, when starting the design variation effect based on the random number value for determination acquired by generating the second start winning prize, among those displaying the reserved symbols on the display units N1 to N4 of the second reserved display area 27N, The hold display of the uppermost display unit is erased, and the hold display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. However, if a hold symbol other than the hold symbol to be erased is not displayed in the corresponding hold display region (first hold display region 27M, second hold display region 27N), the hold display of the top display unit is displayed. Only the erasing process is performed.

  If the prior effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1610; YES), it is a symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting the “stored hold” that should be digested immediately before the target hold. If the determination is negative (S1615; NO), the processing at S1690 is terminated after the processing at S1690 is performed. Further, in the case of a symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting “stored hold” to be digested immediately before the target suspension (S1615; YES), a process of canceling (setting OFF) the pre-effect flag. Then, after performing the process of setting the target effect execution flag (set to ON) (S1630), the process of S1690 is performed, and the on-hold digestion process (S1600) is terminated.

(6) Effects of the embodiment In the gaming machine 1, execution of the changing notice effect during the change display (during the specific change effect) based on the random number for determination (acquired information) that is the target of the continuous notice effect (continuous effect). Since the mode can be reset by operating the effect button SW, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of expectation for the notice effect (continuous notice effect). For example, even in the case where a low-reliability aspect of the preliminary announcement effect (preliminary preliminary announcement effect) is performed as the preliminary announcement effect, the reliability is determined based on an effective operation for applying the execution state of the changing announcement effect to the effect button SW. If it is possible to reset to a high execution mode, the player's expectation can be enhanced during the execution of the changing notice effect. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in this gaming machine 1, since the execution mode of the changing notice effect can be reset (re-determined) based on the player's instruction, the player's awareness of participation in the game is enhanced, and the notice effect (continuous effect) ) Can be further enhanced. For example, the player can select whether or not to reset (re-determine) the changing notice effect in accordance with the reliability of the effect that appeared in the advance notice effect. It can be further increased. In the present embodiment, as a specific example of the input means, a push-type button that allows the player to perform a pressing operation is illustrated. For example, another contact-type sensor such as a sensor (for example, a planar sensor) that makes an input by causing a player to contact (for example, sliding) a body (for example, a finger), The input means may be configured by a sensor that detects the presence of the sensor without contact (hereinafter referred to as a non-contact type sensor). Here, examples of the non-contact type sensor include a sensor capable of detecting “a player's hand held over” in front of the sensor. In this case, holding the player's hand (player's body) in front of the non-contact sensor corresponds to an input action. Examples of the non-contact type sensor include an optical or infrared non-contact type sensor, a surface type non-contact type sensor, and the like. And the said non-contact type | mold sensor can be installed in the board surface of the game board 10, or the accessory (central apparatus 20) provided in the game board 10, In this case, it was inserted in the front frame 4. The “player's hand held” in front of the glass plate 43 (transparent plate) is detected by the non-contact type sensor. Other contact-type sensors may include a sensor that detects a player's body temperature, a sensor that detects a player's voice (for example, a voice “change the effect”, etc.), and the like.

  Moreover, in Example 1, when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button SW is enabled is started, the operation opportunity of the effect button SW (the opportunity to change the execution mode of the changing notice effect) is limited to one time. However, the operation button can be operated several times (two times, three times, etc.), or an unlimited number of operations can be performed within a preset period as a valid period. The execution mode may be changed many times. At this time, in the case where there are many execution modes of the changing notice effect, the reliability of the changing notice effect may be improved as the number of operations of the effect button SW increases. The reliability of the changing notice effect may be increased or decreased (for example, it may be increased by an odd-numbered operation or may be decreased by an even-numbered operation).

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 obtains a determination result indicating that the continuous notice effect is to be executed based on the first start winning that occurs in the shortened variation state, the gaming machine 1 executes the continuous notice effect that is triggered by the end of the shortened variation state. This point will be described with reference to specific example 2 of FIG. The column of the first hold state in FIG. 32 shows the occurrence status of the first start winning prize, the advance notice column indicates whether or not the “preliminary notice effect” is executed, and the changing notice column indicates “change notice in effect”. ”Is executed or not. The figure shows the case where the second special symbol is performed many times in a short time in the shortened variation state (open extended state) executed after the end of the big hit game and three first start winnings are generated. Show. Then, it is assumed that it is determined that the continuous notice effect is executed based on the third first start prize among the three first start prizes. Then, it is assumed that the hold based on the first start winning is not digested until the gaming state becomes the normal variation state (until the operation of the opening extension means and the shortening variation means is stopped).

  In this specific example 2, the continuous notice effect determined to be executed in the shortened variation state (open extension state) is triggered by the fact that the gaming state becomes the normal variation state (the operation of the release extension means and the shortening variation means is performed). It can be executed (when it stops). That is, even when the gaming state at the time when the random number value for determination (acquired information) is stored in the first random number value memory for determination 202a (first acquired information storage means) is the shortened variation state (second gaming state) In order to make it possible to execute the continuous notice effect based on this determination random number value (acquired information) after the gaming state becomes the normal variation state (first game state), according to the first embodiment, the execution opportunity of the continuous notice effect is provided. You can increase the game entertainment interest. Unlike the present embodiment, the determination random number value is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, and a continuous notice effect (continuous notice effect related to the first effect) is generated based on the stored determination random value. Even when a determination result indicating that the game can be executed is obtained, if the game state is in a shortened variation state (open extended state), a determination that the continuous notice effect is to be executed (execution determination means described in claim 7) It is possible to temporarily discard (cancel) the result of the determination) or to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect (determination by the execution determination unit shown in claim 7). In these cases, with regard to the random number value for determination stored in the first random number value memory for determination 202a, the continuous notice effect (first state) is triggered when the gaming state becomes the normal variation state (non-open extended state). It is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect related to the effect) can be executed (determination is performed by the execution determination unit shown in claim 7), and the continuous notice effect (the continuous notice effect related to the first effect) can be executed. When a determination result indicating that there is a certain result, a continuous notice effect (continuous notice effect related to the first effect) may be performed.

  In Specific Example 2 (one specific example of the invention of claim 5), when the gaming state is in the second gaming state (shortened variation state), the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) Can be executed when the gaming state transitions to the first gaming state (normally varying state) based on the random number for determination (acquired information) stored in However, the continuous production (continuous notice production related to the first production) may be executable when the second gaming state (shortening variation state) ends (in particular, the second production). When there is a time difference between the end of the gaming state and the start of the first gaming state). Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment may include a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a third gaming state) other than the first gaming state and the second gaming state as the gaming state. For example, when the third gaming state has a higher probability of entering the second start port 17b than the first gaming state and lower than the second gaming state, the gaming state changes from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. Judgment is provided with case 1 that transitions to a state (case 1 in which the second gaming state ends) and case 2 that transitions from the second gaming state to the third gaming state (case 2 in which the second gaming state ends) When the gaming state at the time when the random number value (acquisition information) is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is the shortened variation state (second gaming state), Even if it is possible to execute a continuous notice effect based on a numerical value (acquired information) (continuous notice effect related to a symbol change effect executed in accordance with a change display of the first special symbol) when the second gaming state ends. Good.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the first start prize is generated in the shortened variation state, the continuous notice effect based on the first start prize generated in the normal variation state is performed as follows. This point will be described with reference to specific example 3 in FIG. Here, also in FIG. 33, the first pending state column indicates the occurrence status of the first start winning prize, the prior notice column indicates whether or not the “preliminary notice effect” is executed, and the fluctuating notice column indicates This indicates whether or not “change notice effect during change” is executed. The figure shows the case where the second special symbol is performed many times in a short time in the shortened variation state (open extended state) executed after the end of the big hit game and two first start winnings are generated. Show. Then, it is assumed that after the game state has shifted to the normal variation state, three first start prizes are generated, and it is determined that the continuous notice effect is executed based on the third first start prize.

  It should be noted that “1” and “2” in the “Special Figure 1” column are “1” and “2” in the “Special Figure 1” column. The change display (change display of a 1st special symbol) performed based on the said 1st start winning is shown. In addition, the first start winnings that occur in the normal fluctuation state in “3”, “4”, and “5” in the first hold state column are referred to as “3”, “4”, “ “5” indicates a variation display (variation display of the first special symbol) executed based on the first start winning. By the time the gaming state becomes the normal variation state (until the operation of the opening extension means and the shortening variation means is stopped), the hold based on the first start winning that occurred in the shortening variation state (open extension state) is consumed. Suppose there was no.

  In this specific example 3, when the game state is in the shortened variation state (open extended state), the determination is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) based on the first start winning. Based on the first start prize after the gaming state becomes a normal variation state (non-open extension state) and a normal variation state (non-open extension state) with a random value (hereinafter referred to as pre-migration information). A continuous notice effect (continuous notice effect related to the first effect) based on the random number value for determination (hereinafter referred to as post-transition information) stored in the first random number value memory for determination 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is performed. In this case, it is handled as follows. That is, after all the pre-migration information is digested, a continuous notice effect based on the post-migration information is performed.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the gaming state at the time when the random number value for determination (acquired information) is stored in the first random number value memory for determination 202a (first acquired information storage means) is shortened and changed (second game). State), the continuous announcement effect based on the determination random number value (acquisition information) is not performed, and after the determination random number value (acquisition information) is all processed, the gaming state is normally changed (non- It is possible to execute a continuous notice effect based on the determination random value (acquisition information) stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) after entering the open extended state. Therefore, based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, it is possible to play a game with reduced tension.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, passage detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at a predetermined portion where the game ball can flow down, and the execution mode of the changing notice effect is changed based on the detection by the passage detection means with the game ball. Is. In the second embodiment, (i) as shown in FIG. 34A, a passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w provided in the central device 20. This is the same as the first embodiment except that (ii) the target effect change process (S1400) is executed based on FIG. 35A instead of FIG.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), a display prompting the game ball to pass through the warp passage 21w is displayed on the display screen after a certain time has elapsed after performing the reach display in the specific symbol variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the display screen). , Referred to as “passing display”), and an effective period in which the detection of the passage detecting sensor 21T is effective (a period for triggering a change in the execution mode of the effect) is started (d15). When the game ball is detected by the passage detection means 21T within the validity period, the validity period ends (d16), and when the passage detection means 21T is not detected within the validity period, the period set in advance as the validity period expires. The effective period ends (d16). When the passing of the game ball is not detected within the effective period (a17), the execution mode (effect mode) is performed in the same manner as in the case where the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period of the first embodiment. ) Without changing to), the notice effect during the change proceeds (see a18 to a21 in FIG. 13), and when the passing of the game ball is detected within the effective period (b17), “within the effective period of the first embodiment In the same manner as in the case where the effect button SW is operated, the execution mode (effect mode) is changed and the changing notice effect advances (see b18 to b21 in FIG. 13). In Example 2 and Modification 1 to be described later, high reliability is also obtained based on the detection of the passing of the game ball even though the determination random number value that is the subject of the change notice effect is on hold. When the execution mode (effect mode) is set, as in the first embodiment, the teammate character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins (see FIG. 14). A symbol may be displayed.

  Next, the target effect changing process (S1400) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the target effect change process (S1400) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a specific symbol change effect (symbol change effect with a changing notice effect during change) is being executed (S1405). If the determination is negative (S1405; NO), the target effect changing process (S1400) is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific symbol variation effect (the symbol variation effect with the changing notice effect) is being executed (S1405; YES), the process proceeds to S1411 and subsequent steps.

  In the process of S1411, it is determined whether or not the timing for starting the period (valid period) in which the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is valid has arrived (S1411). When this timing arrives (S1411; YES), processing for enabling detection by the passage detection sensor 21T and processing for executing display (passage display) for prompting the game ball to pass through the warp passage 21w are performed (S1416). . Here, also in Example 2, the reach display has passed a certain time (for example, 2 seconds) in the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation effect) corresponding to the hold (acquired information) that is the target of the advance notice effect. Later, the effective period is the time up to 1 second before the execution time of the change notice effect, but if the effect button SW is operated before the scheduled period expires, the effective period ends at that time. (See FIG. 12).

  When the sub-control unit 220A confirms that “the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball” during the valid period (S1431; YES), the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T invalidates the validity. And a process of deleting the passing display (S1441), a process of changing the execution mode of the changing notice effect (S1446), and then the target effect changing process (S1400) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the validity period has expired without confirming that the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passing of the game ball during the validity period (S1431: NO), the passage is passed. A process of invalidating the detection of the game ball by the detection sensor 21T and a process of deleting the passing display are performed (S1466), and the target effect change process (S1400) is terminated.

  According to the second embodiment, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, in the second embodiment, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is based on the act of the player adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball (the act of adjusting the launch intensity so that the game ball can enter the warp passage 21w). Since it can be reset (re-determined), it is possible to increase the player's awareness of participation in the game and to further increase the expectation for the notice effect (continuous effect). In addition, in Example 2, although the aspect which provides the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting passage of the game ball which passes the warp path | route 21w was illustrated, the aspect of a passage detection means is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Modification 1 of FIG. 35B, a mode in which a passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of a game ball passing through the stage portion 21p can be provided.

  Also in the second embodiment and the first modified example, when the effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensors 21T and 21U is valid is started, the opportunity of the passage detection sensor 21T to perform effective detection (during the change) Although an example of limiting the execution opportunity of the notice effect) to one time is illustrated, the detection period is provided a plurality of times (two times, three times, etc.), or is unlimited within a period set in advance as an effective period It may be possible to change the execution mode of the changing notice effect by making it possible many times. At this time, if there are many execution modes of the changing notice effect, the reliability of the changing notice effect may be improved as the number of detections by the passage detection sensor 21T increases. The reliability of the notice effect during fluctuation may be high or low (for example, it may be high in odd number detection or low in even number detection).

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, (a) when the holding symbol change condition is satisfied during the execution of the advance notice effect, the teammate character K1 acquires an item (tool for winning the battle), and FIG. 39 (a). This is different from the first embodiment in that the reserved symbol change process is added, but the other points are the same as in the first embodiment. The third embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, but may be a modification of the second embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the passage detection sensor 21T is provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w of the central device 20 (see FIG. 34). The passing detection sensor 21T is capable of detecting a game ball from beginning to end. However, the detection of the game ball is being executed for each advance notice effect, and the reserved symbol is still changed during each advance notice effect. This is an opportunity to change the reserved symbol on the condition that it is not done (described later).

  A specific example (hereinafter referred to as specific example 4) of Example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the specific example 4, as in the specific example 1 described above, the game state is in the normal fluctuation state, and the three normal hold symbols A1 are displayed in the first hold display area 27M (the first hold number is 3), the first start winning is generated, the specific hold is generated, and the specific hold symbol C is displayed (not shown). Then, the first symbol variation effect is started by digesting the previously stored three random number values for determination (ordinary hold) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific hold (g4). After this, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the “friend character K1” appears on the display screen 27a (g5). At this time, a background image indicating “ground” is displayed on the display screen 27a (g5).

  When the first symbol variation effect is being executed, the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (g6), and when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, it is first digested in the first hold display area 27M. The reserved symbol (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the presence of the determination random number (acquired information) is changed to the first item (for example, the reserved symbol imitating a helmet) G1. The In this embodiment, during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect, if the reserved symbol has not been changed yet, the passing detection sensor 21T is effective for detecting the passing of the game ball from start to finish. The passage detection may be effective only for a predetermined time during the change effect (for example, a certain time after the appearance of the teammate character K1).

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the first symbol variation effect elapses, the first symbol variation effect is terminated (g8). Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the second symbol variation effect is started (g9). At this time, the reserved symbol imitating the first item G1 is erased, but the ally character K1 on the display screen 27a is in a state of wearing the first item (helmet) G1 (g9). Thereafter, when a certain time has passed, “enemy character K2” appears on the display screen 27a (g10). Even during the second symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (g11) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, it is first digested in the first hold display area 27M. The reserved symbol (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the presence of the determination random number (acquired information) is changed to the second item (for example, the reserved symbol imitating the shield) G2 ( g12). Thereafter, when the variation time of the second symbol variation effect elapses, the second symbol variation effect is terminated (g13).

  Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the third symbol variation effect is started (g14). At this time, the reserved symbol imitating the second item G2 is erased, but the ally character K1 on the display screen 27a is in a state of wearing the second item (shield) G2 (g14). Even during the third symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (g15) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the judgment is first digested in the first hold display area 27M. The reserved symbol (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the presence of the random value (acquired information) is changed to the third item (for example, the reserved symbol imitating a sword) G3 (g16). . Thereafter, when the variation time of the third symbol variation effect elapses, the third symbol variation effect is terminated (g17).

  When the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol variation effect is started (g18). Also in this case, the reserved symbol imitating the third item G3 is erased, but the teammate character K1 on the display screen 27a is in a state of wearing the third item (sword) G3 (g18). The teammate character K1 and the enemy character K2 check each other by increasing or decreasing the distance between them. During this time, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in this order, and reach display is performed. Thereafter, when a certain time has elapsed, the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen (button display), and an effective period in which the operation of the effect button SW is effective is started (g19). When the effect button is operated within the effective period, the effective period ends (g20), and when the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period, the effective period ends when the period preset as the effective period expires ( g20).

  Here, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, in addition to the execution modes 1 to 5 described above, as an effect pattern (execution mode) of the continuous notice effect (continuous notice effect using the prior notice effect and the changing notice effect during fluctuation). The following execution mode is also provided. That is, the number of enemy characters K2 is 1 and the number of teammate characters K1 is 1, but the teammate character K1 has one item (hereinafter referred to as “running mode 6”) and the teammate character K1 has a plurality of items. And an execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 8) in which the friend character K1 includes an item and the enemy character K2 is weakened. The reliability of execution mode 6 is “15%”, the reliability of execution mode 7 is “20%”, and the reliability of execution mode 8 is “30%”. Note that the number of items that can be acquired by the teammate character K1 (for example, 0, 1, or a plurality of items) is determined by the passage detection sensor 21T during the passing of the game ball during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the individual advance notice effect. It depends on whether or not it is detected.

  Returning to FIG. 38 and further explaining, when the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period (g21), the changing notice effect is performed with the execution form (effect form) in which the advance notice effect is being executed ( g22). That is, in the specific example 4, since a plurality of items are acquired during the advance notice effect, the execution mode 7 is executed. Also, unlike the specific example 4, the execution mode 6 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is single, and the execution mode 1 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is “0”. Is done.

  As described above, when the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period (g21), and the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the continuous notice effect is actually a hold) After the effect that the teammate character K1 wins the enemy character K2, the big hit symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a gusset notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off-hold), the enemy character K2 goes to the display screen 27a through the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the symbol. In the third embodiment, as the number of items acquired at the stage of the advance notice effect increases, the reliability of the changing notice effect may increase. In this case, even when the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period, the execution mode of the changing notice effect is high even though the determination random number value that is the subject of the changing notice effect is off and on hold. When the reliability is reached, the ally character K1 may self-destruct and the enemy character K2 may win, and the symbol may be displayed on the display screen 27a.

  On the other hand, when the effect button SW is operated within the effective period (h21), the execution mode (effect mode) in which the prior notice effect is executed is changed to perform the changing notice effect (h22). For example, if the advance notice effect is “duel battle”, the “nunchaku” that the enemy character K2 was swung based on the operation of the effect button SW becomes “fired”. In other words, the weapon of the enemy character K2 is changed from “Nunchaku” to “Fabaki”, and the execution mode 8 is executed. In the fourth specific example, as in the first specific example, the content of the battle may be changed to a chase battle (running race) performed on the land track. Also at this time, if the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hold), the ally character K1 wins the enemy character K2 and is displayed. A jackpot symbol is displayed on the screen 27a. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a gusset notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off-hold), the enemy character K2 goes to the display screen 27a through the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the symbol. Note that, in Example 3 and Modification 2 described later, high reliability can be obtained based on the operation of the effect button SW even though the determination random number value that is the subject of the changing notice effect is off-hold. When the execution mode (effect mode) is set, as in the first embodiment, the teammate character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins, and the display screen 27a is displayed with the symbol out. Good.

  Next, the reserved symbol change process (S1500) according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the reserved symbol change process (S1500) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a symbol variation effect with a prior notice effect is being executed (S1510). If the determination is negative (S1510; NO), the reserved symbol change process (S1500) is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (S1510; YES), it is determined whether or not the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball (S1515). If not detected (S1515; NO), The reserved symbol change process (S1500) is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S980).

  On the other hand, when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball (S1515; YES), it is determined whether or not the reserved symbol has already been changed in the symbol variation effect (S1520). If the reserved symbol has already been changed (S1520; YES), the reserved symbol change process (S1500) is terminated as it is, and if the reserved symbol has not been changed (S1520; NO), After performing the process of changing the reserved symbol (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the presence of the random number for determination (acquired information) that is first digested in the first reserved display region 27M Then, the reserved symbol change process (S1500) is terminated.

  According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, it is possible to collect items for advancing the advance notice effect during the change by passing the game balls through the warp passage 21w at the stage of the advance notice effect. For this reason, it is possible to provide a new form of the hold change effect in the symbol variation effect accompanying the prior notice effect. Then, the contents of the change of the reserved symbol are gradually reflected in the subsequent notice effects (preliminary notice effect, changing notice effect), and the notice effect (changing notice effect) is changed during execution of the specific changing effect. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

  In the third embodiment, the mode of providing the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is exemplified. However, as in the first modification, the game ball passing through the stage portion 21p. A mode in which the passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of the vehicle is provided can also be exemplified. Moreover, although the aspect which changes the execution aspect of a change notice effect based on operation of effect button SW was illustrated, it is based on that passage detection sensor 21T detects passing of a game ball similarly to Example 2. FIG. The execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect may be changed.

  Moreover, also in Example 3, the mode which makes the opportunity to change a holding | maintenance symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T once every time the symbol variation effect with the prior notice effect is performed is illustrated. However, the opportunity to change the retained symbol may be multiple times, and if it is possible to change multiple times, an upper limit may be set for the number of times that it can be changed. Moreover, in Example 3, after changing a holding | maintenance symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T, when the symbol variation effect corresponding to the changed holding symbol starts, the change mode of the holding symbol is The aspect reflected in the content of the said design fluctuation effect was illustrated. However, as shown in the modified example 2 of FIG. 39 (b), once the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 21T, the content of the ongoing symbol variation effect is not directly changed, but the held symbol is directly changed. It may be changed. For example, when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 21T (j6), the teammate character K1 may immediately put on a helmet (once the holding symbol is changed to a symbol with a helmet, and then the teammate character K1. Instead of attaching a helmet, the friendly character K1 may immediately attach a helmet.) Also in the second modification, an upper limit may be set for the number of times that the symbol variation effect can be changed in each symbol variation effect based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, “based on the detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball in the predetermined part (warp passage, stage) where the game ball can flow down and the detection means detecting the passage of the game ball. And a holding display control means capable of changing the holding display mode. In the third embodiment, the warp passage 21w and the direction in which the holding display areas 27M and 27N are provided (the direction in which the holding symbols are increased / decreased) are not aligned, but the directions may be aligned in substantially the same direction. . For example, the holding display areas 27M and 27N are provided in the vertical direction along the warp passage 21w extending in the vertical direction (provided in the vertical direction on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27), and the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w. Sometimes, when the reserved symbol is displayed, the display mode may be changed. Further, as shown in the third embodiment, the holding display areas 27M and 27N are provided in the left-right direction along the stage 21p extending in the left-right direction (by providing in the left-right direction on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27). ) When the holding symbol is displayed when the game ball passes through the stage 21p, the display mode may be changed.

  In the case of the third embodiment, the normal hold symbol is temporarily displayed when the winning hold (specific hold) is acquired, and when the passing detection sensor 21T detects the passing of the game ball, It is good also as changing the normal holding | maintenance symbol which shows presence to a specific holding | maintenance symbol. Further, in order to change the temporarily displayed hold symbol in this way, it may be a condition that a hit hold (specific hold) exists when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball. . In addition, the possibility of the change of the reserved symbol may be made different depending on the number of reserved symbols (the number of displayed reserved symbols) when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passing of the game ball.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described. Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the teammate character K1 is different from the first embodiment in that it acquires an item (tool for winning a battle), but the other points are the same as in the first embodiment. It is. The fourth embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, but may be a modification of the second embodiment.

  In the fourth embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the passage detection sensor 21T is provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w of the central device 20 (see FIG. 34). The passing detection sensor 21T is capable of detecting a game ball from beginning to end, but the detection of the game ball is being executed for each advance notice effect, and an item symbol is still displayed during each advance notice effect. It is possible to display an item symbol in the item symbol display area 27d on the condition that it is not performed.

  A specific example (hereinafter referred to as specific example 5) of Example 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the specific example 5, similarly to the above-described specific example 1, the game state is in the normal fluctuation state and the three normal hold symbols A1 are displayed in the first hold display area 27M (the first hold number is 3), the first start winning is generated, the specific hold is generated, and the specific hold symbol C is displayed (not shown). Then, the first symbol variation effect is started by digesting the previously stored three random number values for determination (ordinary hold) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific hold (k4). Thereafter, when a certain period of time elapses, “friend character K1” appears on the display screen 27a (k5). At this time, a background image indicating “ground” is displayed on the display screen 27a (k5).

  When the first symbol variation effect is executed, when the game ball passes the warp passage 21w (k6) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the first item symbol is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. (For example, a symbol imitating a helmet) D1 is displayed. In the present embodiment, during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect, if the item symbol is not yet displayed, the passage detection sensor 21T makes the passing detection of the game ball effective from the beginning to the end. The passage detection may be effective only for a certain period of time during the performance (for example, a certain period of time after the appearance of the teammate character K1). Also, unlike the fourth embodiment, a plurality of item symbols can be obtained (displayed) when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball a plurality of times in one “symbol variation effect with prior notice effect”. If the second or later detection is performed, change the item symbol acquired (displayed) before that to another item symbol (for example, change from a sword to a more powerful item symbol such as a gun). It may be possible.

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the first symbol variation effect elapses, the first symbol variation effect is terminated (k8). When the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the second symbol variation effect is started (k9). Thereafter, when a certain time has passed, “enemy character K2” appears on the display screen 27a (k9). Even during the second symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes the warp passage 21w (k10) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the second item symbol (for example, in the item symbol display area 27d) , Item pattern imitating a shield) D2 is displayed (k11). Thereafter, when the variation time of the second symbol variation effect elapses, the second symbol variation effect is terminated (k12).

  When the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the third symbol variation effect is started (k13). Even during the third symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (k14) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, a third item symbol (for example, a sword) is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. Is displayed (k15). Thereafter, when the variation time of the third symbol variation effect elapses, the third symbol variation effect is ended. Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the specific symbol variation effect is started.

  Then, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in this order, and reach display is performed (k16, k17). Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the effect button SW is displayed (button display) on the display screen, and an effective period in which the operation of the effect button SW is effective is started (k18). When the effect button is operated within the effective period, the effective period ends (k19), and when the effect button SW is not operated within the effective period, the effective period ends when the period preset as the effective period expires ( k19).

  When the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (k20), the changing notice effect is performed with the execution mode (effect mode) in which the prior notice effect has been executed (k21). That is, the changing notice effect (for example, execution mode 1) is performed without reflecting the item (addition effect element) acquired in the advance notice effect (k21). When the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hold), the friend character K1 wins the enemy character K2 and the display screen 27a is displayed. The jackpot symbol is displayed. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a gusset notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off-hold), the enemy character K2 goes to the display screen 27a through the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the symbol.

  On the other hand, when the effect button SW is operated within the effective period (m20), the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect is executed is changed to perform the changing notice effect (m21). That is, based on the operation (reflecting operation) performed by the player on the effect button SW, the changing notice effect is performed in a state in which the item (added effect element) acquired in the advance notice effect is reflected (m21). Specifically, the teammate character K1 is wearing the item (item symbol) displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. At this time, since a plurality of items have been acquired during the advance notice effect, execution mode 7 is executed. More specifically, the execution mode 6 is executed when the number of items acquired during the prior notice effect is singular, and the execution mode 7 is executed when the number of items acquired during the prior notice effect is plural. However, if the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is “0”, execution mode 1 is executed.

  When the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hold), the friend character K1 wins the enemy character K2 and the display screen 27a is displayed. The jackpot symbol is displayed. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a gusset notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off-hold), the enemy character K2 goes to the display screen 27a through the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the symbol. In the fourth embodiment and the third modification described later, high reliability can be obtained on the basis of the operation of the effect button SW, etc., even though the determination random number value that is the subject of the changing notice effect is off-hold. When the execution mode (direction mode) is set, the teammate character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins and displays a symbol on the display screen 27a as in the first embodiment. Also good.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. In other words, items that can be used to advance the changing notice effect more advantageously can be collected by passing the game balls through the warp passage 21w at the stage of the advance notice effect. In addition, since it is possible to select whether or not to use the item and change the execution mode of the changing notice effect during the changing sign effect that accompanies the changing notice effect, the game entertainment can be further enhanced. In other words, it is up to the player to decide whether or not to change the contents of the changing notice effect while reflecting the items (addition effect elements) acquired in the advance notice effect. Can enhance the game entertainment. In the fourth embodiment, the mode of providing the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is exemplified. However, as in the first modification, the game ball passing through the stage portion 21p. A mode in which the passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of the vehicle is provided can also be exemplified.

  Next, a modified example (hereinafter referred to as modified example 3) of the fourth embodiment will be described using a specific example (hereinafter referred to as specific example 6) shown in FIGS. In the third modification, when the continuous notice effect is started, the item symbol display area 27d of the display screen 27a can be displayed. Then, an acquirable item symbol (for example, an item symbol imitating a coloring tool such as paint) is displayed on the display screen 27a during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect (p1).

  Then, when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball during a certain time during which the predetermined item symbol (item symbol imitating red paint) E3 is displayed, this item symbol E3 is acquired. It is made a possible symbol and is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d (p3). 43, item symbol E1 and E2 (item symbol E1 imitating black paint, item symbol E2 imitating pink paint) that can be acquired before are displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. In this state, it is displayed that the item symbol E3 can be further acquired.

  In the specific example 6, even if the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect is terminated, the item symbols that can be acquired remain displayed on the display screen 27a (p4). Then, when the symbol variation effect accompanied by the changing notice effect is started, the symbol F imitating the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen 27a (p5). Then, when the operation effective period of the effect button SW starts, an effect of selecting a necessary item symbol from the item symbols E1 to E3 that can be acquired is started. Specifically, the item symbols that can be acquired are sequentially pointed to by the arrow W, and the arrow W pointing to the predetermined item symbol is pointed to by the arrow W when the effect button SW is operated before disappearing. The item symbol is selected as necessary and is displayed at the top of the display screen 27a (p6 to p9). And in Example 5, since the effect button SW was operated when the item symbol (item symbol imitating red paint) E3 was pointed by the arrow W (p8), the item symbol E3 was selected as the necessary item symbol. (P9).

  The selected item symbol E3 is displayed beside the symbol F imitating the effect button SW (p9). Thereafter, a display for prompting the uniting operation of both symbols E3 and F on the display screen 27a is performed for a predetermined time (not shown). If the effect button SW is not operated during this display, the selected item symbol E3 disappears and the symbol F imitating the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen 27a (p10, p11). That is, the item symbol E3 and the symbol F are not merged, and only the symbol F is displayed (p10, p11).

  If they are not combined, if the effect button SW is not operated before the operation valid period of the effect button SW ends (p12), the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as the first execution mode) executed in the advance notice effect is performed. A changing notice effect is executed (p13). Further, if the effect button SW is operated before the operation valid period ends (q12), the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode B) is different from the execution mode (first execution mode) executed in the advance notice effect. The changing notice effect is executed (q13).

  On the other hand, if the effect button SW is operated while the display for prompting the coalescing operation is performed, the selected item symbol E3 and symbol F are merged, and a large red button is displayed on the display screen 27a (r10, r11). . Then, if the effect button SW is not operated before the operation valid period of the effect button SW ends (r12), the changing notice effect is executed in the execution mode (first execution mode) executed in the prior notice effect ( r13). If the effect button SW is operated before the operation valid period ends (s12), the execution mode (first execution mode) and execution mode B (hereinafter, execution mode C) executed in the advance notice effect are executed. ) Is executed during the change (s13).

  In the third modification, the in-variation notice effect of the execution aspect B is more reliable than the in-variation notice effect of the first execution aspect, and the in-variation notice of the execution aspect C is higher than the during-change notice effect of the execution aspect B. The direction is more reliable. Then, despite the fact that the random number for determination, which is the subject of the changing notice effect, is off and on hold, a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) is set based on the operation of the effect button SW or the like. In this case, the higher the reliability, the higher the appearance rate of “the effect of displaying the symbol on the display screen 27a through the effect that the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins”.

  According to the third modification, in addition to the effects of the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. In other words, it is possible to select the necessity of use of items and the necessity of combination of multiple items in the symbol variation effect accompanied with the changing notice effect, and to diversify the execution mode of the changing notice effect. It can be further enhanced. In other words, it is up to the player to decide whether to change the content of the changing notice effect while reflecting the item (additional effect element) acquired in the advance notice effect, and the change mode can be diversified. It is possible to raise the player's awareness of participation in the game and to further enhance the gaming interest. In Modification 3, the necessary item symbol is selected by operating the effect button SW. However, the selection may be performed by the passage detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T. That is, if the passage of the game ball of the passage detection sensor 21T is detected before the arrow W indicating the predetermined item symbol disappears, the item symbol indicated by the arrow W may be selected as necessary. Good.

  Moreover, although the modification 3 illustrated the aspect which combines the symbol F which imitated the production button SW, and the selected item symbol E1-E3 (selected from one item symbol E and a plurality of item symbols E1-E3) The example of combining one item symbol that is selected from a plurality of acquired item symbols and one item symbol selected from a plurality of acquired item symbols is also illustrated. it can. Then, a notice effect pattern is determined by combining (combining) any of the plurality of stocked item symbols, and a notice effect based on the determined pattern can be executed. Production can be realized.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to the description for specifying the present invention in the scope of the claims unless departing from the scope of the present invention. However, it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, and to the extent that a person skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  That is, in the first embodiment, an example of changing the execution mode of the changing notice effect based on the operation of the effect button SW is illustrated. In the second example, the execution mode of the changing notice effect is shown based on the detection of the passing of the game ball. Although the aspect to change was illustrated, the modification which can change the execution aspect of a change notice effect based on operation of presentation button SW and the passage detection of a game ball can also be illustrated. Further, in each embodiment and each modification, an example in which the execution mode of the notice effect is changeable once (can be reset once) before the start of the changing notice effect is illustrated, but before the changing notice effect is started. It is also possible to exemplify a mode in which the execution mode of the notice effect can be changed multiple times. Further, in the second embodiment, the detection unit (passage detection sensors 21T and 21U) is illustrated as being provided in the central device 20 where the player can easily watch. However, the setting points of the detection unit (passage detection sensors 21T and 21U) are as follows. The central device 20 is not limited. For example, detection means (passage detection sensors 21T and 21U) may be provided at a predetermined location (for example, the right area 11R) of the game area 11. Furthermore, in the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation) accompanied by the changing notice effect, a period during which a predetermined condition can be satisfied (predetermined period shown in claim 1) is a period shown in each embodiment and each modification. May be longer. For example, the period (effective period) during which the operation of the effect button SW and the passing detection of the game ball is valid is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol change effect (specific symbol change) accompanied by the change notice effect, As an example, a variation that starts immediately (for example, after 0.5 seconds) when a symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation) with a start is started can be exemplified. In this modification, the execution mode of the notice effect may be changed once (can be reset once), or may be changed a plurality of times. Further, the end of the period during which the predetermined condition can be satisfied (predetermined period shown in claim 1) may be set later than the period shown in each embodiment and each modification. For example, the predetermined period may be ended at the same time as the start of the changing notice effect or immediately before the start (for example, 0.5 seconds before).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, although the random number value for determination that is the target of the changing notice effect is on hold and is based on the operation of the effect button SW and the passing detection of the game ball, When the execution mode (direction mode) with high reliability is set, the teammate character is killed and the enemy character wins (see FIG. 14). An embodiment was illustrated. In other words, although a measure (hereinafter referred to as a mitigation measure) that makes it difficult to give a sense of incongruity by displaying a dismissed symbol through a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode), the mitigation measure may not be adopted. For example, despite the fact that the random number for determination, which is the subject of the changing notice effect, is out of hold, the highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) based on the operation of the effect button SW and the detection of the passing of the game ball ) Is set, the off symbol is displayed without taking any mitigation measures. In this case, the player who feels resistance to the display of the off symbol through a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) plays the game so that the operation of the effect button SW and the passing detection of the game ball do not occur. Regardless of whether or not the symbol is displayed, a player who wants to encounter a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) performs a game in which the operation of the effect button SW or the detection of the passage of the game ball occurs. .

  Furthermore, as an effect pattern (execution mode) of a continuous notice effect (continuous notice effect using a prior notice effect and a changing notice effect during change), the probability that a big hit will occur is 100% (a big hit reliability is 100%). In the case where an execution mode (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination mode) is provided and an execution mode other than the “hit determination mode” is performed as the advance notice effect, the execution mode may be reset as follows. That is, when the result of the variable display based on the acquired information targeted for the notice effect (continuous effect) is the specific result (big hit), the operation or detection means (passage detection sensors 21T, 21U) applied to the effect button SW. Based on the detection of the game ball, the execution mode of the changing notice effect may be changed to the “hit determination mode”.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start) provided on the game board are used. Games that give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the mouth, the second start opening, the big prize opening, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to the machine 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming profit (game value) in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. it can. As such a type of gaming machine, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the winning ball is given to the main control unit or the payout By storing it in the RAM of the control unit, it is possible to exemplify a gaming machine that gives a game profit (game value) to a player. In this case, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, A game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again can be exemplified. In this type of game machine (so-called enclosed game machine), for example, every time a game ball enters a winning opening, for example, data indicating a prize ball amount determined for each winning opening is stored. Thus, the game value as a result of the game can be given to the player.

  When the “continuous notice effect based on the predetermined determination random value (continuous notice effect related to the first effect)” stored in the first determination random value memory 202a ends, the “predetermined random number value for determination” In addition, for the determination random value stored in the first determination random value memory 202a and stored after the “predetermined random number for determination”, the continuous notice effect (preliminary determination) is executed. It may be prohibited.

  In addition, if the advance notice effect during the change (by lottery) during the advance notice effect (during continuous notice effect) is the same notice system as the advance notice effect (such as the character step-up notice effect or the chance eye notice effect), Priority is given to prior notice effects. Moreover, when it is not the same system, it is good also as performing each notice effect. Thereby, the production effect of the continuous notice effect can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, after the continuous notice effect by the prior notice effect is ended, one change may prohibit the execution of the continuous notice effect (prefetch effect). In addition, the execution of the continuous notice effect (prefetch effect) may be prohibited for a plurality of changes after the continuous notice effect by the prior notice effect ends. In these cases, the scarcity of the advance notice effect can be ensured, and the game entertainment at the time of the advance notice effect can be effectively enhanced.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
27; production display device;
17a; first start port,
17b; the first starting port,
21T, 21U; passage detection sensor (passage detection means),
60; Information display device (variation display means),
200A; main control unit (acquisition information storage means, change start time determination means, specific game execution means, prior determination means),
220A; sub-control unit (preliminary notice effect execution means, changing notice execution means, execution determination means),
SW: Production button SW (input means).

Claims (1)

Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Fluctuation start time determination means for executing fluctuation start time determination based on the acquired information
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information based on execution of the variation start time determination, and displaying a result of the variation start time determination;
Specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the result of the determination at the start of change being a specific result;
And pre-determining means for performing a pre-determined for said prior to execution of the change start determination, the acquisition information,
A prior notice effect execution means for performing a prior notice effect suggesting the result of the prior determination;
During the change display corresponding to the acquisition information that is the target of the advance notice effect, the notice notice during change performing the change notice effect suggesting the result of the determination at the start of change in a predetermined execution mode; With
A gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect by the advance notice effect and the changing notice effect,
The changing notice execution means is
In the predetermined period from the start of the variable display corresponding to the acquired information subject to the advance notice effect until the execution time of the change notice effect is reached, the change notice Ri reconfigurable der the execution aspect of the production,
As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball, and a second starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
As the acquisition information storage means, a first acquisition information storage means for storing first acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start opening, and a game ball to the second start opening Second acquisition information storage means for storing second acquisition information acquired based on the entrance,
The identification information includes first identification information that is variably displayed based on the first acquisition information, and second identification information that is variably displayed based on the second acquisition information,
When the first acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information is stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, a change start determination based on the second acquisition information is performed. , Which is executed in preference to the determination at the start of variation based on the first acquisition information,
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than the first gaming state, and the gaming state includes the continuous effect. Performing in the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state;
When the gaming state is in the second gaming state, the first acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage means, and when the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state, the second gaming state is in the second gaming state In the case where the first acquisition information stored in is stored in the first acquisition information storage means,
In the case where the continuous effect is performed based on the first acquisition information after the gaming state has shifted to the first gaming state, the first acquisition information storage means stores the first acquisition information storage means when in the second gaming state. A gaming machine, which is executed after the change display of the first identification information based on one acquired information is completed .

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