JP6679515B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a value of a random number for jackpot determination is obtained in accordance with the entry of a game ball into a starting winning opening, and the jackpot is determined by determining whether or not the value of the random number and the jackpot determination value match. There is a big hit lottery. Then, the symbol variation game is executed based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the display result of the symbol variation game is derived.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a specific effect targeted for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is executed with the start of the previous symbol variation game as a trigger. Is disclosed, and attention can be given to the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

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  However, in such a gaming machine, although the specific effect is executed during the execution of the symbol variation game, it is desired to further enhance the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of the effect.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is given after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game that is performed according to the entry of a gaming ball into the starting means. With the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not and the entry of the game ball into the starting means as an opportunity, the specific information for generating the specific information capable of identifying whether the symbol variation game corresponding to the entering ball is a jackpot Generating means, and based on the specific information generated by the specific information generating means, a specific effect determination means for determining whether to execute a specific effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information, When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect determination means, from the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information, the identification In a predetermined period of time to symbol variation game corresponding to broadcast it is started, and a presentation control means for performing control to execute the specific effect,
The variation interval time is defined as the time from the end of the present symbol variation game until the start of the next symbol variation game is allowed, and the effect control means is an effect symbol during the execution of the symbol variation game. Is displayed, and when the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed during the execution of the one-time symbol variation game, in a special effect mode along with the temporarily stopped display of the effect design. Performing control to execute a special effect, the specific effect is the variation interval after a moving image corresponding to the type of the effect symbol that is temporarily displayed is displayed among a plurality of types of moving images in the symbol variation game. in time, among the plurality of types of still images, a presentation once the still image corresponding to the type of effect symbols stopped and displayed are displayed, the performance symbols is It is an effect that can be executed in the special effect mode in the period from the time the stop display is performed until the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, and from the time when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed to the predetermined timing of the variation interval time. In the period of, it is an effect that can be executed in a specific effect mode related to the special effect mode, and an effect that can also be executed in the period from the predetermined timing of the fluctuation interval time to the execution of the next symbol fluctuation game. The special effect mode is an effect mode in which a predetermined moving image is displayed, and the specific effect mode is an effect mode in which a predetermined still image is displayed, in one symbol variation game. One or more fluctuation cycles are performed, and the larger the number of fluctuation cycles, the higher the jackpot expectation of one symbol fluctuation game. Is configured urchin, the special effect, when the plurality of wobble cycles in a single symbol variation game is executed, among the plurality of wobble cycles, the next in the one symbol variation game The gist is that the effect is executed in a non-final variation cycle in which the variation cycle is performed.

  According to the present invention, interest in a game can be improved.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows a pseudo continuous production pattern. The figure which shows a prefetching effect pattern. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display device. The figure which shows a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows a prefetching effect determination process. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB having a gaming area YR in which gaming balls can flow down. A launch handle HD is provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the rotating operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT that can be operated by the player.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting units. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (symbol variation game, first symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the following description, when simply referred to as the “first variation game”, it refers to the variation game played on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting units. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (symbol variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the following description, when simply referred to as the “second variation game”, it refers to the variation game played on the second special symbol display device 12. As described above, there are a first variation game and a second variation game as the variation games in which the special symbols are varied and the fixed stop display is performed. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed at the same time.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly displayed (derived) at the end of the variable game. The special symbols include a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) and a deviating symbol that can recognize a deviance (a deviant display result). When the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed, the big hit game is given.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation interval time (for example, “0.5 s”) is defined as the time until the start of the next fluctuation game is allowed after the fluctuation game is finished after the special symbols are definitely stopped and displayed. Has been done. That is, the variation interval time is the time from the end of the current variation game to the start of the next variation game. In other words, the fluctuation interval time is the time until the start of the next fluctuation game is permitted, and it can be said that the fluctuation interval time is the time until the start of the big hit game and the start of the standby state are permitted. The standby state is a state in which no variable game or big hit game is being played.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display section GH (display area) for displaying effect images. On the effect display device 16, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a plurality of types of effect symbols (so-called “decorative symbols”) are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment). A production symbol variation game is performed.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game starts, the effect symbols in each row are variably displayed (varied) along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, before the effect symbols are settled and stopped, there may be cases where the reach symbol is combined and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols of a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are the same type and temporarily displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (book) In the embodiment, the symbol combination in which the effect symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is fixedly displayed. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. When the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the deviating symbol combination is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In the present embodiment, as the big hit symbol combination, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all rows are the same type is defined, and as the outlying symbol combination, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all columns are not the same type is specified. Has been done.

  In the present embodiment, "variable display" is a state in which the types of special symbols and effect symbols are changing, and "fixed stop display" is the state in which special symbols and effect symbols are definitely stopped. Is. Further, the "temporary stop display" is a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a shaking fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the effect symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a deviation from the symbol combination that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning opening 21 into which a game ball can enter. A first starting sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening 21 is provided behind the first starting winning opening 21 as a starting means. When the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first variable game may be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls may be provided. Conditions for paying out balls are given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 22a into which a game ball can enter. A second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is provided at the back of the second starting winning opening 22a as the starting means. When the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second variable game can be given, and the game as a predetermined number of prize balls can be provided. Conditions for paying out balls are given.

  The second start winning opening 22a is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA (see FIG. 2). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 22a (regulation of the ball is entered) and an open state in which the game ball can be entered (the ball is allowed to enter). Operate. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a special winning opening 23a into which a game ball can enter. Behind the special winning opening 23a, a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a is provided. When a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition of a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls is given.

  The special winning opening 23a is provided with a special winning opening door 23b (special electric accessory) that opens and closes the special winning opening 23a by operating a special winning opening actuator DA (see FIG. 2). The special winning opening door 23b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which the game ball can enter (the entry is allowed). Operate. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  When the big hit game is given, the special winning opening door 23b is operated in an open state according to the type of the big hit game given, the big winning opening 23a is opened, and a game ball enters the big winning opening 23a. Is acceptable. Therefore, when the big hit game is given, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and the player is in an advantageous state (game).

  The game board YB is provided with a first hold display device 13. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 satisfies the start condition of the first variable game by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21, while the execution condition of the first variable game is not satisfied. The number of first variable games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the so-called first startup suspended memory number (hereinafter referred to as the first suspended memory number) is displayed.

  The game board YB is provided with a second hold display device 14. The second suspension display device 14 displays the number of second variable games whose execution is suspended. Specifically, in the second hold display device 14, the starting condition of the second variable game is established by the game ball entering the second starting winning opening 22a, but the execution condition of the second variable game is not yet established. The number of second variable games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the so-called second starting suspension storage number (hereinafter, second suspension storage number) is displayed.

  The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 15. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed is executed. In the following description, when simply referred to as “general drawing”, it means a normal symbol, and when simply referred to as “general drawing game”, it means a normal symbol variable game. The ordinary figure game and the variable game can be executed at the same time.

  In the normal symbol display device 15, one public figure corresponding to the lottery result of the normal winning lottery among a plurality of types of public figures is confirmed and stopped as the general figure game ends. In the public figure, there are a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit and a normal hit pattern that can normally recognize a deviation. When the normal hit symbol is fixed and displayed, the normal hit game is given.

  The game board YB is provided with an operation gate 25 through which a game ball can enter (pass). The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered. When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition of the universal figure game can be given.

  When the normal hit game is given, the opening / closing member 22b is operated in the open state, the second starting winning opening 22a is opened, and the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 22a is allowed. For this reason, when the normal hit game is given, it becomes easy to put the game ball into the second start winning port 22a, and the player is given the starting condition of the second variable game and the opportunity to easily obtain the prize ball. You can

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a probability variation state of the big hit lottery as a game state advantageous to the player. The probability fluctuation state of jackpot lottery (high probability state) is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery changes with a high probability compared to the gaming state (low probability state) that is not the probability variation state of jackpot drawing Is. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery is given until a predetermined probability variation termination condition is satisfied. In the following description, when simply referred to as “probability variation state” or abbreviated as “probability variation state”, it refers to the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery, and is referred to as “non-stochastic variation state” or this In this case, the game state is not the probability variation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second start winning port 22a than a low base state which is not the high base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state". In the present embodiment, in the low base state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 22a, but the normal winning lottery is not won and the game ball cannot enter. It may be.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is fluctuation control for shortening the fluctuation time of the universal figure game which is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of the ordinary hit lottery, in which the probability of winning the ordinary hit lottery (ordinary hit probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on winning the normal win lottery longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, control for increasing the number of times the opening / closing member 22b is opened based on winning the normal win lottery than that in the low base state, and opening / closing member 22b based on winning the normal win lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time once longer than that in the low base state. Further, in the present embodiment, the fourth control is executed in the high base state. The fourth control is a variation time reduction control of the variation game that makes the variation time of the variation game (for example, the average variation time) easier to be shorter than that in the low base state. When the variation time reduction control of the variation game is executed, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state". In this embodiment, the high base state is given until a predetermined high base ending condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the probability changing state. That is, the probability variation state and the high base state are game states that can be given in an overlapping manner.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning port 21 is provided below the effect display device 16, and the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is allowed to flow down to the second flow on the right side of the game board YB. It becomes easier for game balls to enter than to flow down the road Y. Therefore, in a low base state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning port 22a, the game ball is made to flow down the first flow path X in order to allow the game ball to enter the first starting winning port 21. Tends to fire.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, an operation gate 25, a second starting winning opening 22a, and a special winning opening 23a are provided in this order from above, and it is the first to make the second flow path Y flow down. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the operation gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the special winning opening 23a than to flow down the flow path X. For this reason, in the high base state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning port 22a, the game ball is made to flow down the second flow path Y in order to enter the game ball into the second starting winning port 22a. Tends to fire. Even in the big hit game, there is a tendency to shoot the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path Y in order to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 23a.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the end of the variable game in which the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time ends, the round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is played a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds set as an upper limit. One round game is continuously performed until the maximum number of game balls to enter the prize hole 23a, or until a predetermined time has elapsed. When all round games are completed, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit among a plurality of kinds of big hits is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be determined, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit. It is supposed to be granted.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the jackpot probability and the contents of the jackpot game, will be described.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 410/65536 (about 1/160) in the non-probability variation state and 1850/65536 (about 1/36) in the probability variation state. The number of payout award balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout award balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. "Pieces" are specified respectively.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from two kinds of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is given. Then, which of the two types of big hits is to be awarded is determined according to a special design (big hit design) determined when the big hit lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, 100 kinds of big hit symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the respective special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are classified for each kind of big hit.
Of the big hit symbols which are fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol ZA, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol ZB. Similarly, among the big hit symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12, 65 types of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol Zb. There is.

  Hereafter, the big hit symbols classified into the symbols ZA are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, and the big hits based on the symbols ZA, and the big hit symbols classified into the symbols Za are confirmed on the second special symbol display device 12. The big hit stopped and displayed is shown as a big hit based on the symbol Za. Similarly, the big hit symbol classified into the symbol ZB is a big hit based on the symbol ZB, and the big hit symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11, and the big hit symbol classified into the symbol Zb is the second special symbol display device 12. The big hits that are confirmed and stopped are shown as big hits based on the symbol Zb.

  In all of these jackpot games, the prescribed number of rounds is "15 times", and the maximum time of each round game is "25s". Also, "9" is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be inserted into the special winning opening 23a in one round game. Further, in each jackpot game, the opening time, the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), and the ending time are defined as constant times.

  After the big hit game given when the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is won, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, after the jackpot game given when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is won, the probability variation state is not given. In addition, the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za to which the certainty variation state is given after the big hit game is shown as a certainty variation big hit, and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb to which the certainty variation state is not given after the big hit game is shown as an uncertain variation big hit.

  After the jackpot game given when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is won, the high base state is given until the next jackpot game is given. On the other hand, after the jackpot game given when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is won, a high base state is given with a variable game of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) as an upper limit. It

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the results of these various processes.

  A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub-control board 31 executes processing relating to determination of the display mode (display image of effect design, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16. , The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The sub control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the audio output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 output detection signals to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30, the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15 are connected. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the special winning opening actuator DA and the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA. The main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening actuator DA and the normal electric accessory actuator FDA.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that allows the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game (variation time) to be specified. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to show a pattern that is the base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variable game, and the content of the effect of the variable game such as win / no win of the big hit lottery and the presence / absence of reach effect Can also be specified.

  The variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern that specifies the big hit variation effect, a loss reach variation pattern that specifies the outlying reach variation effect, and an outlier variation pattern that specifies the outlying variation effect. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the jackpot variation pattern, the outlying reach variation pattern, and the outlying variation pattern. The big hit variation effect is an effect that is developed such that the big hit symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlying reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the outlying symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlying variation effect is an effect that is developed such that the outlying symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed without passing through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is carried out in the effect symbol changing game of the effect display device 16 from when the reach symbol combination is formed to when the jackpot symbol combination or the outlying symbol combination is derived.

  Various judgment values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of big hit determination values when the probability variation state is given is larger than the number of big hit determination values when the probability variation state is not given. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not the reach effect is executed.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is given.

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach effect determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number. The random number for hit determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of big hit). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The possible values of the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are assigned differently for each of the outlying variation pattern, the outlying reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. The random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The sub control board 31 is provided with a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the sub control ROM 31b and the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability-change flag indicating whether or not the probability-change state is given. The sub control RAM 31c stores a sub operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is given. The sub-control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the storage area of the sub-control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When receiving various control commands, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. In the sub-control ROM 31b, various image data (image data of effect patterns, various background images, characters, characters, etc.), various light emission data, various audio data (audio data such as background sounds and sound effects) are stored. Remembered The sub-control board 31, the effect display device 16, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected. When the various control commands are input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16, the light emission content of the decoration lamp LA, and the output content from the speaker SP based on the effect control program. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that controls the display of an image on the effect display device 16, the output of the sound from the speaker SP, and the effect including the light emission of the decoration lamp LA is performed by the effect control unit. Equivalent to.

The sub control board 31 and the effect button BT are connected. When receiving the operation signal from the effect button BT, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various controls according to the operation signal.
Next, the main control CPU 30a will be described various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed based on the main control program. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed by the main control CPU 30a at predetermined intervals.

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 has been input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21), the main control CPU 30a causes the first hold storage number to be the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). ) Is performed, a first reserved storage number determination is performed.

  When the determination result of the first reserved storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes the first reserved control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds "1" to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 to display the updated first hold storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) a suspension designation command that designates the updated first suspension storage number. The main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It should be noted that the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired in accordance with the entry of the game balls into the first start winning opening 21 can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit number and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 21, the starting condition of the first variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21), or when the determination result of the first hold storage number determination is negative (first If the upper limit of the number of reserved storages has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the first pending control process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. Execute the judgment.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a causes the second hold storage number to be the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). ) Is executed, a second reserved storage number determination is performed.

  When the determination result of the second reserved storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes the second reserved control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds "1" to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 to display the updated second hold storage number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a holding designation command for designating the updated second holding storage number to the sub control board 31. The main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired in accordance with the entry of the game balls into the second starting winning opening 22a can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit number, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 22a, the starting condition of the second variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second held storage number determination is negative (second When the upper limit of the number of pending storages has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second pending control process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is adapted to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a identifies the second number of reserved memories and determines whether the number of second reserved memories is larger than "0" when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed. When the second reserved storage number is "0", the main control CPU 30a identifies the first reserved storage number and determines whether the first reserved storage number is larger than "0". Then, when the first reserved storage number is "0", the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variation game are not being executed, and the second number of pending storages is larger than “0” (that is, there is a second variation game whose execution is suspended). The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the big hit game and the variation game are not being executed, the execution condition of the second variation game is not satisfied, and the first number of pending storages is larger than “0” (that is, the execution is suspended). (When there is a first variable game being played), the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied. In this way, when both the start condition of the first variable game and the start condition of the second variable game are satisfied, the execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied, and the main control CPU 30a is The floating game is executed with priority.

  When the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines the value of the random number relating to the first variation game (the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, the special symbol distribution random number). Value and the value of the reach determination random number), the value of the random number related to the first variable game executed first according to the acquisition order is read from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first pending storage number, and changes the display content of the first pending display device 13 so as to display the subtracted first pending storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a holding designation command indicating the updated first holding storage number to the sub control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the read random number for hit determination coincides with the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs the big hit determination (big hit lottery). In other words, the main control CPU 30a that determines whether or not to be a big hit corresponds to a big hit judging means. If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of big hit), the main control CPU 30a, based on the value of the read random number for special symbols, the first special symbol display device 11 from the big hit symbols by special symbols Determine the final stop symbol that is confirmed and displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol displayed as the final stop display. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation patterns based on the value of the read variation pattern random number.

The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern, executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and also instructs the start of a variation game. The variation pattern designation command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable display of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a, based on the variation time set in the specified variation pattern, the first special symbol display device to display the final stop symbol determined The display content of 11 is controlled. The main control CPU 30a issues an instruction to end the variation game based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for finalizing and displaying the effect symbols.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 30a makes a reach determination that determines whether or not the reach effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when performing the reach effect), the main control CPU 30a determines the falling symbol as the final stop symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from the outlying reach fluctuation patterns based on the read value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31, as in the case of the big hit. After that, the CPU 30a for main control ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the falling symbol as the final stop symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among the deviation fluctuation patterns based on the value of the read fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31, as in the case of the big hit. After that, the CPU 30a for main control ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines the value of the random number related to the second variation game (the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution, the special symbol distribution). Value of the random number for use and the value of the reach determination random number), the value of the random number related to the second variation game executed first in the acquisition order is read from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 14 so as to display the subtracted second reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold storage number to the sub control board 31.

  Hereinafter, the process relating to the second variation game is executed based on the read value of the random number, but since it is the same as the process in the first variation game, detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the process related to the second variation game, the control for the "first variation game" is read as the control for the "second variation game", and the "first special symbol display device 11" is targeted. The control is read as control targeting the "second special symbol display device 12".

  The main control CPU 30a starts the control of the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variation game of the big hit, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time triggered by the start of the big hit game, and outputs an opening command to the sub control board 31 to instruct that the opening time has started.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the end of the opening time, and outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the sub control board 31 upon the start of each round game. The main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a into an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the special winning opening 23a in a predetermined opening mode until the upper limit number of game balls is won, or until a predetermined time period predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  When the round game is over, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be closed, and closes the special winning opening 23a until a predetermined round interval time for each round game has elapsed. maintain. This series of controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game for the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time and outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the sub control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When terminating the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a, based on the determined big hit type (special symbol type), when giving the positive change state, the positive change state is given to the main positive change flag. Set a value that indicates. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not added to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not added. The main control CPU 30a once resets the value of the main probability variation flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  When finishing the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a is a value indicating the number of times the high base state is given when the high base state is given up to a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) of the variable game based on the type of jackpot. To the main operation count flag. The main control CPU 30a subtracts "1" from the main operation number flag each time the variable game is executed, and resets the value of the main operation flag when it becomes "0". The main control CPU 30a generates an operation number designating command that designates the value set in the main operation number flag, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The operation number designation command is output to the sub control board 31 in a command output process different from this process. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is given.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various kinds of processing accordingly.

  For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designating command and the special symbol designating command, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designating command and the final stop design designated by the special symbol designating command, the fixed stop display is performed. The design combination by the effect design to be made is determined.

  That is, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a big hit symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the out-reach when the out-reach reach variation pattern is specified in the case where the specified final stop symbol is the out-of-symbol. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the deviation when the specified final stop symbol is the deviation symbol and the deviation variation pattern is specified.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP to execute the effect symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To do. After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all-symbol stop command, the effect accompanying the variable game is ended, and the determined symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to display the effect symbol during the execution of the variable game.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a, after the big hit game, based on the big hit symbol, when the probability variation state is given, a value indicating that the probability variation state is given. Set to the probability probability variation flag.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the high base state is given when the high base state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit symbol. Set the value to the secondary activation flag. Further, when the high base state is given, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the number of times of the variable game for giving the high base state in the sub operation number counter. The sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation number counter based on the value designated by the actuation number designation command. When the value of the sub-operation number counter becomes “0”, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the high base state is not given to the sub-operation flag.

Here, the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit occurs, and when the big hit does not occur, a shift reach effect is executed. Specifically, the variation patterns P14, P22, P32, P41, P53 are defined as the big hit variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns P13, P21, P31, P52 are defined as the out-reach fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns P11, P12, and P51 are defined as the deviation fluctuation patterns.

  Variation patterns P11 to P14, P21, P22, P31, P32, and P41 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and variation patterns P51 to P53 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state. ing.

  The variation pattern P12 that can be selected in the low base state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P11. The selectable variation pattern P51 in the high base state is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the selectable variation pattern P12 in the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine the variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is associated with the number of variation cycles (continuous number) performed in one variation game. The fluctuation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or a plurality of periods in one fluctuation game, and is a unit effect that accompanies a change in the effect symbol. That is, the fluctuation cycle is a unit effect executed in one or a plurality of periods to which one fluctuation game is assigned (divided). Further, one fluctuation cycle is a period from the start of fluctuation display of the effect symbol to the temporary stop display or fixed stop display. In this way, an effect in which the variable game is executed a plurality of times in one variable game may be referred to as “pseudo continuous effect”.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of fluctuation cycles that can be executed during one fluctuation game (4 times in the present embodiment) is specified, and a big hit is expected depending on the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game. You can indicate the degree. In particular, it is stipulated that the jackpot expectation increases as the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game increases. Further, it is defined that a big hit is determined when the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game reaches the upper limit. For this reason, during the one variation game, the next variation cycle is also continuously executed, so that the jackpot expectation is increased.

  Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P11 to P14 and P51 to P53 are defined as the fluctuation patterns in which one fluctuation cycle is executed in one fluctuation game. The fluctuation patterns P21 and P22 are the fluctuation patterns in which two fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, and the fluctuation patterns P31 are the fluctuation patterns in which three fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game. , P32 are fluctuation patterns in which four fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, a fluctuation pattern P41 is defined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the fluctuating game due to the winning of the game balls to each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a is suspended, the determination of the fluctuating game is performed from the various random numbers acquired by the winning. At the same time, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect indicating the jackpot expectation based on the result of the determination.

  The look-ahead effect in the present embodiment is executed in a period before the start of the variable game that is the target of the big hit expectation degree. Further, the look-ahead effect in the present embodiment is executed in the period from the time when the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily displayed in the variable game to the end of the variable interval time.

Here, the effect pattern of the pseudo continuous effect and the effect pattern of the prefetch effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
As shown in FIG. 4, effect patterns EPG1 to EPG9 are defined as effect patterns for the pseudo continuous effect. The effect patterns EPG1 to EPG9 are effect patterns for executing a continuous effect indicating that the next fluctuation cycle is continuously executed in the non-final fluctuation cycle that is not the final fluctuation cycle. When a plurality of fluctuation cycles are performed during one fluctuation game, one of the effect patterns EPG1 to EPG9 is determined for each non-final fluctuation cycle.

  In the present embodiment, in the continuous effect, the effect image in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and when the effect pattern in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the character image and the dialogue corresponding to the effect design in the middle row are displayed. This is an effect in which an image (character image) is displayed. Further, such a continuous effect is an effect that indicates the jackpot expectation degree of the fluctuating game depending on the type of the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row, the type of the character image and the type of the serif image. In the present embodiment, as the effect symbols in the middle row, the effect images of [1] to [9] are temporarily stopped, and the continuation symbol indicating continuation is superimposed on the effect images of [1] to [9]. The big hit expectation degree is indicated by the types of effect images [1] to [9].

  As a specific example, the effect pattern EPG4 is an effect pattern in which the big hit expectation degree is low, and [4] is temporarily stopped and displayed as an effect design in the middle row, and a character image showing the character CA4 is displayed. , A production pattern in which a dialogue image showing the dialogue S4 is displayed. The effect pattern EPG1 is an effect pattern in which the jackpot expectation is medium expectation, and [1] is temporarily stopped and displayed as an effect design in the middle row, and a character image indicating the character CA1 and a serif image indicating the dialogue S1 are displayed. It is the effect pattern to be displayed. The effect pattern EPG3 is an effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit, and [3] is temporarily stopped and displayed as an effect symbol in the middle row, and a character image showing the character CA3 and a serif image showing the dialogue S3 are displayed. It is the effect pattern to be displayed. The effect pattern EPG7 is an effect pattern in which the jackpot expectation degree is the highest expectation degree, and [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect design in the middle row, and the character image showing the character CA7 and the serif image showing the dialogue S7 are displayed. It is the effect pattern to be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect patterns EPS1 to EPS9 are defined as the effect patterns of the prefetch effect. As for the effect patterns EPS1 to EPS9, any one of the effect patterns EPS1 to EPS9 is determined in accordance with the execution of the variable game executed before the symbol variable game showing the big hit expectation degree.

  In the present embodiment, the prefetch effect is an effect executed in the same effect mode as the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect. The pre-reading effect, when the production design in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the production design in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the character image corresponding to the production design in the middle row and This is an effect in which a serif image is displayed. Then, such a prefetch effect is an effect that indicates the jackpot expectation of the target variable game, depending on the type of effect symbols temporarily displayed and fixedly displayed in the middle row, the type of character image, and the type of dialogue image. is there. In the present embodiment, as the effect symbols in the middle row, the effect images of [1] to [9] are temporarily stopped and then fixedly displayed, and a big hit depending on the type of effect images of [1] to [9]. Although the degree of expectation is indicated, unlike the continuous effect, the continuous symbol is not superimposed and displayed on the effect images of [1] to [9].

  As a specific example, the effect pattern EPS4 is an effect pattern with a low expectation for a big hit, and [4] is temporarily displayed as a stop and a fixed stop display as the effect design in the middle row, and the character CA4 is displayed. It is an effect pattern in which the character image shown and the line image showing the line S4 are displayed. The effect pattern EPS1 is an effect pattern in which the big hit expectation degree is the middle expectation degree, and [1] is temporarily stopped and confirmed as the effect symbol in the middle row, and the character image showing the character CA1 and the dialogue S1 are displayed. It is an effect pattern in which the serif image shown is displayed. The production pattern EPS3 is a production pattern in which the big hit expectation degree is high, and [3] is temporarily stopped and confirmed as the middle row presentation design, and the character image showing the character CA3 and the dialogue S3 are displayed. It is an effect pattern in which the serif image shown is displayed. The production pattern EPS7 is a production pattern in which the jackpot expectation degree is the highest expectation degree, and [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed as the fixed stop display as the production symbol in the middle row, and the character image showing the character CA7 and the dialogue S7 are displayed. It is an effect pattern in which the serif image shown is displayed.

  In this way, the continuous effect in the pseudo continuous effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode (special effect mode). On the other hand, the prefetch effect is an effect that can be executed in a specific effect mode related to the effect mode of the continuous effect. The continuous effect and the prefetch effect in the pseudo continuous effect are effects that are executed in the same effect mode for the type of effect symbol in the middle row, the type of character image, and the type of dialogue image. On the other hand, the continuous effect in the pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which the effect symbol in the middle row is continuously stopped and displayed without the fixed stop display, but in the prefetch effect, the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed. This is an effect that is displayed after being confirmed and stopped. Further, in the continuous effect in the pseudo continuous effect, since the effect symbols in the middle row are continuously stopped and displayed without being fixedly stopped and displayed, the character image and the dialogue image are continuously displayed as a moving image. In the look-ahead effect, the character image and the serif image are displayed as a moving image when the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily displayed, but the character image and the serif image are displayed as a still image when the fixed stop display is performed. . Further, the continuous effect in the pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which the continuous symbol is superimposed and displayed on the intermediate row of the effect symbol, but the prefetch effect is not displayed with the continuous symbol superimposed on the intermediate row of the effect symbol. , Is an effect in which the effect design in the middle row is displayed.

  Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 16 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9. In FIG. 6 to FIG. 9, the effect symbols that are once stopped and displayed are shown by using the wavy lines that indicate that they are in a swing fluctuation state, and the effect symbols that are definitely stopped and displayed are not used by the wavy lines. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16, the effect symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution of the variable game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), after the production symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), when the execution of the variable game is finished, the production symbols are out of combination. Is displayed as a fixed change.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6E, when the execution of the variable game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the character image showing the character CA4 and the serif image showing the dialogue S4 corresponding to the effect symbol [4] in the middle row are displayed. Is displayed. In this case, before the execution of the variation game is finished, the effect symbol in the middle row is in a swing variation state, and the character image and the dialogue image are also (dynamically) displayed as a moving image. In the present embodiment, the character image takes a fighting pose, and the serif image is displayed in a swinging variation after being enlarged and reduced, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), when the execution of the variable game is finished, the effect symbols are fixedly displayed as a disagreeable symbol combination, and the character CA4 corresponding to the effect symbol [4] in the middle row is displayed. The character image shown and the line image showing the line S4 are displayed. In this case, after the execution of the variation game, during the variation interval time, the effect symbol in the middle row is not in a swinging variation state, but is completely stopped, and the character image and the dialogue image are also still images (still image). Displayed). In addition, the character image and the serif image are continuously displayed until the variation interval time ends, and the display ends when the variation interval time ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the execution of the variable game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the character image showing the character CA1 corresponding to the effect symbol [1] in the middle row and the serif image showing the dialogue S1 are displayed. Is displayed. Also in this case, before the execution of the variation game is finished, the effect symbol in the middle row is in a swing variation state, and the character image and the dialogue image are also (dynamically) displayed as a moving image.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), when the execution of the variable game is finished, the effect symbols are fixedly displayed as a deviating symbol combination, and the character CA1 corresponding to the effect symbol [1] in the middle row is displayed. The character image shown and the line image showing the line S1 are displayed. In this case, after the execution of the variation game, during the variation interval time, the effect symbol in the middle row is not in a swinging variation state, but is completely stopped, and the character image and the dialogue image are also still images (still image). Displayed). In addition, the character image and the serif image are continuously displayed until the variation interval time ends, and the display ends when the variation interval time ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7E, when the execution of the variable game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the character image showing the character CA7 and the serif image showing the dialogue S7 corresponding to the effect symbol [7] in the middle row are displayed. Is displayed. Also in this case, before the execution of the variation game is finished, the effect symbol in the middle row is in a swing variation state, and the character image and the dialogue image are also (dynamically) displayed as a moving image.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), when the execution of the variable game is completed, the effect symbols are fixedly displayed as a symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the character CA7 corresponding to the effect symbol [7] in the middle row is displayed. The character image shown and the line image showing the line S7 are displayed. In this case, after the execution of the variation game, during the variation interval time, the effect symbol in the middle row is not in a swinging variation state, but is completely stopped, and the character image and the dialogue image are also still images (still image). Displayed). In addition, the character image and the serif image are continuously displayed until the variation interval time ends, and the display ends when the variation interval time ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the variable game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8B, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, when the effect symbols in the left column and the effect symbols in the right column are the same symbol, a character image showing the character CA7 corresponding to the effect symbols [7] in the left column and the right column is displayed and is called reach. The serif image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, the effect symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols in all rows are once stopped and displayed as the same symbols. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the execution of the variable game is finished, the effect symbols are fixedly displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  In this way, the prefetching effect is executed by displaying the character image and the serif image. In particular, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect is executed in a period from the end of the change interval time to the end of the change interval time in association with the change game before the change game in which the expectation of jackpot is shown by the look-ahead effect. To be done.

  Further, the pre-reading effect is executed according to the execution order so that the jackpot expectation level does not decrease. As a specific example, after a character image showing a character CA4 with a low expectation for big hits and a dialogue image showing a dialogue S4 are displayed, a character image showing a character CA1 with a high expectation for big hits is displayed. And a dialogue image showing the dialogue S1 is displayed. Then, after that, the character image showing the character CA7 and the dialogue image showing the dialogue S7 having the highest expectation degree of the big hit are displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, when the execution of the variable game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8F, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the effect design in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the character image showing the character CA4 and the serif image showing the dialogue S4 corresponding to the effect design [4] in the middle row are displayed. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), continuous symbols are displayed so as to be superimposed on the effect symbols in the middle row. In this case, before the execution of the variation game is finished, the effect symbol in the middle row is in a swinging variation state until the next variation cycle is started, and the character image and the serif image are also dynamic images (dynamically). Is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the second variation cycle is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9B, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the effect design in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the character image showing the character CA1 and the serif image showing the dialogue S1 corresponding to the effect design [1] in the middle row are displayed. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the continuous symbol is displayed so as to be superimposed on the effect symbol in the middle row. In this case as well, before the execution of the variation game, until the next variation cycle is started, the effect symbol in the middle row is in a swinging variation state, and the character image and the serif image are also as moving images (dynamically. )Is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the third variation cycle is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9F, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the character image showing the character CA7 and the serif image showing the dialogue S7 corresponding to the effect symbol [7] in the middle row are displayed. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (h), continuous symbols are displayed so as to be superimposed on the effect symbols in the middle row. In this case as well, before the execution of the variation game, until the next variation cycle is started, the effect symbol in the middle row is in a swinging variation state, and the character image and the serif image are also as moving images (dynamically. )Is displayed.

  Next, as in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the fourth variation cycle is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed, and after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed, The effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. Then, a character image showing the character CA7 corresponding to the effect design [7] in the left column and the right column is displayed, and a line image called reach is displayed. Next, the production symbols in the middle row are temporarily displayed, and the production symbols in all rows are once stopped and displayed as the same symbol, and when the execution of the variable game is finished, the production symbols are fixedly changed and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination. .

  In this way, by displaying the character image and the serif image, the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of fluctuation cycles are performed during one fluctuation game, the continuous effect is executed in a period from before the end of the non-final non-final fluctuation cycle to the end thereof.

  In addition, the continuous effect is executed in accordance with the execution order so that the jackpot expectation level does not decrease. As a specific example, after a character image showing a character CA4 with a low expectation for big hits and a dialogue image showing a dialogue S4 are displayed, a character image showing a character CA1 with a high expectation for big hits is displayed. And a dialogue image showing the dialogue S1 is displayed. Then, after that, the character image showing the character CA7 and the dialogue image showing the dialogue S7 having the highest expectation degree of the big hit are displayed.

  Further, when the prefetch effect and the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect are compared, the effect pattern, character image, and serif image in the middle row are displayed in the same mode (effect mode). On the other hand, in the look-ahead effect, the continuous symbol is not displayed, but in the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect, the continuous symbol is displayed. Further, in the pre-reading effect, the effect symbol is fixedly displayed in a stopped state, but in the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbol is not fixedly stopped and displayed, but is temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, in the pre-reading effect, when the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, the character image and the serif image are displayed as still images, but in the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect, the effect design is not fixedly stopped and displayed. , The character image and the serif image are continuously displayed as a moving image.

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting the prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process triggered by the winning of the game ball into each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number. This pre-reading command setting process, whether or not the various random numbers acquired along with the winning of each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a in the special symbol input process coincides with a predetermined determination value, of the variable game corresponding to the winning. This is a process of (prior) determining before execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a regulation condition is satisfied, such as when the number of reserved memories is the upper limit value or when a big hit game is being played (step S101). . When this determination result is affirmative (the regulation condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the determination result is negative (the regulation condition is not satisfied), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers acquired with the winning of each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 30c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a executes the type of the variable game (whether it is the first variable game or the second variable game) triggered by the winning of the game ball to each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a. And the number of pending storages are specified.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number acquired in association with the winning of each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a, and specifies whether or not the value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value. To do. In particular, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the read random number for hit determination matches the shared big hit determination value among the big hit determination values, the big hit determination value dedicated to high probability, or the big hit determination value. Specify whether or not. In other words, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the random number for hit determination coincides with the jackpot determination value regardless of whether it is in the probability variation state or whether it matches the jackpot determination value only in the probability variation state. Whether or not it is in the state, it is specified whether or not it does not match the jackpot determination value.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired in association with the winning of each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a, and based on the read value, the kind of the big hit when it becomes a big hit. Specify.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number acquired in association with the winning of each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a, and based on the read value, when the result is out of reach, the reach state is formed. Specify whether to be done. In the present embodiment, since the same reach determination value is defined regardless of the number of held memories, it is not a configuration in which whether or not the reach state is formed is not determined until the execution of the variable game is started. .

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the prefetch command corresponding to the result thus identified. Specifically, as the prefetch command, depending on the type of variable game to be executed, the number of pending memories, whether or not to win the jackpot lottery depending on whether it is in the probability variation state, the type of jackpot in the case of jackpot, In such a case, the command can specify whether the reach state is formed.

  That is, when the game balls are won to each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a, before the start of the variable game based on the winning, various random numbers acquired upon the winning are referred to, and the referred result can be specified. A prefetch command is determined (generated). With such a prefetch command, it is possible to specify the type of the variable game to be executed, the current number of pending storages, whether or not a big hit occurs, the type of big hit, and whether or not there is an out-of-range reach change. In this way, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command that can at least specify whether or not the variation game corresponding to the winning ball is a big hit, triggered by the entrance of each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such a process corresponds to the specific information generating unit, and the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c in step S103 to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a). In the present embodiment, when the prefetch command is output, the hold designation command is output before it.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the prefetching effect determination processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described. The prefetching effect determination process is a process for performing control related to the prefetching effect triggered by the winning of the game ball into each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to execute this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether a prefetch command and a hold designation command have been input (step S201). When this determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect determination process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have been input), the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the number of reserved memories from the prefetch command, and the prefetch corresponding to the number of reserved memories. The command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S202. In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the input order of the prefetch commands for each variable game because the number of reserved memories is designated by the prefetch command.

  In step S202, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied. When this determination result is affirmative (the regulation condition is satisfied), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the prefetching effect determination processing. If the determination result is negative (the regulation condition is not satisfied), the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to step S203.

  As an example of the regulation condition in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a reads a value from the execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 31c, and when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is being executed, It is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied. The in-execution flag is information indicating whether or not the prefetching effect is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the pre-read command is input, when it is determined that the pre-read command corresponding to the variable game that has already been executed is a big hit, or when it is specified that the out-reach fluctuation occurs , It is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied when the game is a variable game a predetermined number of times after the high base state is added. In the high base state, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied when the number of pending storages designated by the prefetch command is "1".

  In step S203, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a pre-reading effect lottery process that determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, based on the input pre-reading command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect based on the pre-reading command (prior to) the execution of the variable game corresponding to the pre-reading command. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines, based on the input prefetch command, whether to execute the prefetch effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to the specific effect determination means.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch effect lottery has been won (step S204). When this determination result is negative (not winning in the prefetching effect lottery), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the prefetching effect determination process without executing steps S205 and S206. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (winning in the prefetch effect lottery), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the prefetch effect (step S205), and executes the prefetch effect or the effect of the prefetch effect. Information indicating the determination result such as information indicating the contents is set in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S206). When executing the prefetching effect, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the in-execution flag to valid because the prefetching effect is being executed, and ends the prefetching effect determination process. The sub-control CPU 31a sets the in-execution flag to be invalid when the execution of the prefetching effect is completed.

  In the present embodiment, in step S205, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern of the look-ahead effect for each variable game whose execution is held on the basis of the number of holding memories designated by the read-ahead command. The content of the effect is determined based on the effect pattern.

  As a specific example, a case where the number of pending storages designated by the prefetch command is “4” will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the number of pending storages based on the prefetch command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines, based on the look-ahead command, a look-ahead production effect pattern corresponding to the change game (the number of pending storage is "3") immediately before the change game specified by the look-ahead command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern having a high jackpot expectation degree when the big-hit is designated by the look-ahead command, as compared to when the big-hit is not designated by the look-ahead command.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern of the look-ahead effect corresponding to the pending storage number of "1" based on the look-ahead command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern having a high jackpot expectation degree when the big-hit is designated by the look-ahead command, as compared to when the big-hit is not designated by the look-ahead command. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern so that the jackpot expectation degree is not higher than that in the variable game designated by the look-ahead command.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern of the look-ahead effect corresponding to the number of reserved memories of "2" based on the look-ahead command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern having a high jackpot expectation degree when the big-hit is designated by the look-ahead command, as compared to when the big-hit is not designated by the look-ahead command. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have a higher jackpot expectation than the variable game corresponding to the number of held memories of "3", and does not have a lower jackpot expectation degree than that of the variable game corresponding to the number of reserved memories of "1". To determine the effect pattern.

  Further, when the effect symbol is determined by the input of the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the type of the effect symbol in the middle row based on the effect pattern of the prefetching effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a will determine the type of the effect symbol in the left column and the right column, based on the specified type of effect symbol in the middle row. In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a does not reach the big hit expectation degree of the effect symbols of the left column and the right column corresponding to the variable game specified by the look-ahead command more than the effect symbols of the middle column corresponding to the immediately preceding variable game. Will be decided as the symbol combination.

  After that, in a process different from the prefetching effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to display an effect image for executing the prefetching effect on the effect display device 16 based on the information regarding the prefetching effect. In particular, if the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the prefetching effect upon the input of the prefetching command, the next variation pattern designation command is input, and the prefetching effect is performed in a plurality of consecutive variation games from the next variation game. Will be executed. If the number of reserved memories designated by the prefetch command is "1", the prefetch effect is not executed. Therefore, the prefetching effect is started (in advance) before the variable game corresponding to the prefetching command.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbols in each row are temporarily stopped from the start of the variation game. Specify the time to display. Data corresponding to the variation pattern and the time from the start of the variation game to the time when the effect symbols in each column are temporarily stopped and displayed are stored in the sub-control ROM 31b, and the sub-control CPU 31a controls the sub-control. The time corresponding to the variation pattern will be specified by referring to the data stored in the ROM 31b.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the determined effect design at the specified timing after the variation game is started. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers the end of the variation game to cause the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed, and continuously to cause the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed even during the variation interval time.

  In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol in the middle row when the time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses from the start of the fluctuation game, and also uses the character image and the dialogue image corresponding to the effect pattern as a moving image. It will be displayed. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a, with the end of the fluctuating game as an opportunity, causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed, and causes the character image and the serif image corresponding to the effect pattern to be displayed as a still image during the variable interval time.

  In this way, when it is determined to execute the prefetching effect, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command from the variable game executed before the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. In the period up to, the control for executing the prefetching effect will be performed. Further, the look-ahead effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed in a period from the start to the end of the variable interval time, and is further continuously executed before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed. It is a production. In other words, the look-ahead effect in the present embodiment can be said to be an effect that can be executed in the period from the fixed display of the effect symbol to the predetermined timing of the variable interval time, and is executed when the variable interval time ends. It can be said that this is a production that ends. The sub-control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to the sub-control CPU 31a as an effect control unit. Further, in the present embodiment, the prefetch effect corresponds to the specific effect. Further, in the present embodiment, in the period before the start of the variation game in which the expectation of jackpot is shown by the look-ahead effect, the period from the time when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed until the variation interval time ends is the predetermined period. Equivalent to.

Next, the pseudo continuous effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 31a triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command will be described.
In the pseudo continuous effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying a fluctuation pattern for executing the pseudo continuous effect has been input. When it is determined that the variation pattern designating command that designates the variation pattern for executing the pseudo continuous effect is input, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the number of variation cycles executed in one variation game. Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect, executes the pseudo continuous effect, and outputs information indicating the determination result such as information indicating the effect content of the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect. It is set in the sub-control RAM 31c.

  As a specific example, a case will be described in which a variation pattern for executing four variation cycles in one variation game is input. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game as four, based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern of the continuous effect corresponding to the third variation cycle immediately before the fourth variation cycle, based on the variation pattern designation command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the variation pattern designating command designates a big hit, has a higher jackpot expectation effect than when the variation pattern designating command designates that the big hit is not made. To decide.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern of the continuous effect corresponding to the first variation cycle. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the variation pattern designating command designates a big hit, has a higher jackpot expectation effect than when the variation pattern designating command designates that the big hit is not made. To decide. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern so that the big hit expectation degree does not become higher than the third variation cycle.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern of the continuous effect corresponding to the second variation cycle. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the variation pattern designating command designates a big hit, has a higher jackpot expectation effect than when the variation pattern designating command designates that the big hit is not made. To decide. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern so that the jackpot expectation is not higher than the third variation cycle and the jackpot expectation is not lower than the first variation cycle.

  Further, when the effect symbol in each fluctuation cycle is determined by the input of the variation pattern designating command, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the type of the effect symbol in the middle row based on the effect pattern of the continuous effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a will determine the type of the effect symbol in the left column and the right column, based on the specified type of effect symbol in the middle row. In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the effect symbols in the left column and the right column corresponding to the final fluctuation cycle as a reach combination in which the jackpot expectation is not lower than the effect symbols in the middle row corresponding to the immediately preceding fluctuation cycle. It will be decided.

  Then, in a process different from the pseudo continuous effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for displaying an effect image for executing the pseudo continuous effect on the effect display device 16 based on the information about the pseudo continuous effect. To do.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, during each variation cycle during one variation game execution. And the timing at which the effect symbols in each row are temporarily stopped and displayed for each variation cycle.

  Data corresponding to the variation pattern, the timing at which each variation cycle ends, and the timing at which the effect symbols in each column are temporarily stopped and displayed for each variation cycle are stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. The CPU 31a for use refers to the data stored in the sub-control ROM 31b to specify the timing corresponding to the variation pattern.

  Then, after the variation game is started, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the determined effect design at the specified timing for each variation cycle. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers the end of the variation game to cause the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed, and continuously to cause the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed even during the variation interval time.

  In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol in the middle row and also displays the character image and the serif image corresponding to the effect pattern as a moving image at the specified timing for each variation cycle. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the display of the character image and the dialogue image corresponding to the effect pattern, triggered by the end of each variation cycle.

  In this way, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed during the execution of one variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the special effect to be accompanied by the temporarily stopped display of the effect symbol. Control for executing the special effect is performed in this mode. Further, the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect in the present embodiment is executed in an effect mode associated with the prefetch effect. The sub-control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to the sub-control CPU 31a as an effect control unit. Further, such a continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect corresponds to a special effect.

  Now, with reference to FIG. 12, a description will be given of the manners of various effects. In FIG. 12, the variable game is indicated by a symbol “G”, the variable interval is indicated by a symbol “I”, and the variable cycle is indicated by a symbol “C”. Further, in FIG. 12, the variable display is shown as “fluctuation”, the temporary stop display is shown as “temporary stop”, and the fixed stop display is shown as “fixed”. In FIG. 12, the prefetch effect is shown as “first”, the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is shown as “continuous”, the moving image is shown as “moving”, and the still image is shown as “still”.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), during the execution of the variable game, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 21 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, a prefetch command is generated. Further, execution of the prefetch effect may be determined based on the generated prefetch command. Then, the execution of the fluctuating game ends at the timing indicated by T11, the fluctuation interval time starts at the timing indicated by T11, and the fluctuation interval time ends at the timing indicated by T12.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the next variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. Then, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T13, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T14. Subsequently, when the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the execution of the prefetching effect is started. Subsequently, the effect symbol is fixedly displayed at the timing indicated by reference sign T16, the execution of the variable game ends, the fluctuation interval time starts at the timing indicated by reference sign T16, and the fluctuation interval time ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T17. To do. In this case, the prefetching effect is continuously executed in the period from the timing indicated by the reference sign T15 to the timing indicated by the reference sign T17. In particular, the pre-reading effect is executed as a moving image from the timing indicated by reference sign T15 to the timing indicated by reference sign T16, while the pre-reading effect is executed as a still image from the timing indicated by reference sign T16 to the timing indicated by reference sign T17. It

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12A, the next variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. Then, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, when the effect symbols in the middle column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T18, execution of the prefetching effect is started. Subsequently, the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by reference sign T19, the execution of the variation game is ended, the variation interval time starts at the timing indicated by reference sign T19, and the variation interval time ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T20. To do. In this case, the pre-reading effect is continuously executed in the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T18 to the timing indicated by reference sign T20.

  Next, the next variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T20. Then, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, when the effect symbols in the middle column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T21, execution of the prefetching effect is started. Then, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the timing T22, the execution of the variation game ends, the variation interval time starts at the timing T22, and the variation interval time ends at the timing T23. To do. In this case, the prefetching effect is continuously executed in the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T21 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T23.

  Next, the next variation game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T23. Then, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, after the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24, and the execution of the variable game ends. Then, the variation interval time starts at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24, and the variation interval time ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25. In this case, the prefetch effect is not executed in the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T23 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T25.

  As shown in FIGS. 12C and 12D, when the variation pattern for executing the pseudo continuous effect is determined, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T42. Then, after the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by symbol T43, the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by symbol T44. Subsequently, when the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by reference sign T45, execution of the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is started. Subsequently, the execution of the first variation cycle ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T47. In this case, in the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T45 to the timing indicated by reference sign T47, the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is continuously executed. In particular, the pre-reading effect is executed as a moving image from the timing indicated by reference sign T45 to the timing indicated by reference sign T47.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, next, the second fluctuation cycle is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T47. Then, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, when the effect symbols in the middle column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T48, execution of the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is started. Then, the execution of the second variation cycle ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T50. In this case, in the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T48 to the timing indicated by reference sign T50, the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is continuously executed.

  Next, the third fluctuation cycle is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T50. Then, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, when the effect symbols in the middle column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T51, execution of the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is started. Subsequently, the execution of the third variation cycle ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T53. In this case, in the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T51 to the timing indicated by reference sign T53, the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is continuously executed.

  Next, the fourth fluctuation cycle is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T53. Then, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, after the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T54, and the execution of the variable game ends. Then, the variation interval time starts at the timing indicated by T54, and the variation interval time ends at the timing indicated by T55. In this case, the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is not executed in the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T53 to the timing indicated by reference sign T55.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Corresponding to the prefetch command in the period from the fluctuation game executed before the fluctuation game corresponding to the prefetch command capable of specifying whether or not to be a big hit to the start of the fluctuation game corresponding to the prefetch command Control is performed to execute a look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation of the changing game. In particular, the pre-reading effect is an effect that can be executed in the period from the start to the end of the variable interval time. Therefore, even when the variable game is over, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the execution of the look-ahead effect, enhance the effect of the effect, and improve the interest in the game.

  (2) In other words, the pre-reading effect is an effect that can be executed in a period from the fixed stop display of the effect design to a predetermined timing of the variable interval time, and the pre-reading effect after the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed. It is possible to raise the sense of expectation for the execution of the game and improve the interest in the game.

  (3) In the past, it was difficult for the player to recognize whether the start of the next variable game was permitted. Therefore, the execution of the look-ahead effect is ended when the variable interval time ends. Therefore, when the start of the next fluctuating game is permitted, the execution of the look-ahead effect is ended, and since the execution of the look-ahead effect is ended, it is determined by the player that the start of the next fluctuating game is allowed. It becomes easier to recognize, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) Further, the pre-reading effect is an effect that is continuously executed before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed. For this reason, the look-ahead effect is continuously executed before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed in conjunction with the current fluctuating game, and during the execution of the current fluctuating game and after the end of the current fluctuating game. Since the prefetching effect is continuously executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) The prefetching effect is an effect in which a predetermined still image is displayed during the variable interval time. Therefore, by displaying the predetermined still image, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the execution of the look-ahead effect even when the variation game ends, and the fact that the variation game this time has ended This makes it easier to recognize, enhances the effect of production, and enhances the enjoyment of the game.

  (6) On the other hand, the prefetch effect is an effect in which a predetermined moving image is displayed before the variation interval time starts. Therefore, by displaying the predetermined moving image, it is possible to enhance the effect effect before the end of the variable game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (7) Furthermore, in the case where the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed in the one variation game, the control for executing the continuous effect in the effect mode associated with the temporarily stopped display of the effect design is performed. Done. Then, the prefetching effect is an effect that can be executed in an effect mode related to the effect mode of the continuous effect. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether the look-ahead effect or the continuous effect has been executed from the effect mode, and it is possible to give attention to whether the look-ahead effect has been executed or the continuous effect has been executed, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch effect is executed in the period from before the variable interval time to the end of the variable interval time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the look-ahead effect may be executed during the period from the start to the end of the variable interval time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12E, when the variation interval time starts at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16 and changes at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, the timing indicated by reference numeral T16 and the reference numeral T17 are changed. Between the timing and the timing shown, the execution of the prefetch effect may be started at the timing T31. Further, for example, the execution of the prefetching effect may be ended at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17. That is, the prefetching effect may be an effect that can be executed in a period up to a predetermined timing of the variable interval time. Further, for example, the look-ahead effect may be executed in a period until the end of the variable interval time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), when the variation interval time is set at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, the execution of the prefetch effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33 after the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17. May be. That is, the look-ahead effect may be an effect that is continuously executed over the time (specific time) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T33 even after the variation interval time ends. As a result, in the case where a plurality of variable games are continuously executed, the look-ahead effect continues until the next variable game is started after the current variable game ends and the variable interval time is reached. Since the pre-reading effect is continuously executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, for example, the execution of the prefetching effect may be started from a timing before the temporary stop display of the effect design, not from the temporary stop display of the effect design. Further, for example, the prefetch effect may be executed in a period from before the start of the variation interval time to after the end of the variation interval time. Further, for example, the look-ahead effect associated with the execution of one variation game may be executed in one continuous period or in a plurality of periods. Further, for example, a part or all of the period before the start of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command from the input of the prefetch command in response to the entry of the game ball into each of the starting winning openings 21 and 22a. Not only that, the prefetch effect may also be executed in the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. Also, for example, a combination of these may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch effect is executed in the effect mode related to the continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the preread effect may be executed in the same effect mode as the continuous effect. That is, the prefetch effect may be any effect that can be executed in the effect mode of continuous effect. In other words, the prefetching effect may be executed in the same effect mode as some or all of the effect elements constituting the continuous effect, and the effect elements to be executed in the same effect mode and the effect elements to be executed in different effect modes. Any combination may be used, and the prefetch effect may not be executed in the same effect mode.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the look-ahead effect is executed, after the effect pattern that is fixedly stopped and displayed during the variable game corresponding to the look-ahead command is determined, the look-ahead command is handled based on the effect pattern. The effect pattern associated with the variable game prior to the variable game may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the look-ahead effect using the effect pattern, the character image and the serif image is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the look-ahead effect using the character image and the serif image is used without using the effect pattern. It may be executed. In this case, the type of the character image and the type of the serif image may not be determined based on the determined type of the effect design, and the type of the character image and the type of the serif image may be determined based on the look-ahead command. Good. Further, for example, in addition to the character image and the serif image, a look-ahead effect using a background image or a reserved image indicating the number of reserved memories may be used, or a combination thereof may be used. Further, for example, the look-ahead effect that does not use a predetermined image other than the effect pattern may be executed using the effect pattern. That is, the prefetch effect may be an effect in which at least a predetermined image different from the effect symbol is displayed, or an effect in which at least the effect symbol is displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation degree is executed, the expectation degree of the probability variation jackpot, the high base state. May be a look-ahead effect that indicates the degree of expectation to be given until the next time, or a combination thereof. That is, the look-ahead effect may be an effect that indicates the degree of expectation of an advantageous state (advantageous game) in which the player is more advantageous.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect symbol is continuously changed to the shaking fluctuation state after the display symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed until the fixed stop display is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the effect symbol in the middle row. May be temporarily stopped and displayed, then enlarged and reduced, and then fixedly stopped and displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the look-ahead effect is executed, when the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the character image and the dialogue image are displayed as a moving image, and the effect symbol in the middle row is fixedly stopped and displayed. After that, the character image and the serif image are displayed as still images at the variable interval time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the effect design in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the character image and the dialogue image may be displayed as a still image. Further, for example, the character image and the serif image may be displayed as a moving image even in the variable interval time.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect is executed, when the effect symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the character image and the serif image are displayed as a moving image and are not displayed as a still image. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the effect design in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, the character image and the serif image may be displayed as a still image, and there may be a period for displaying as a moving image and a period for displaying as a still image. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed in the same or related effect mode as the continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is variably displayed again. The prefetching effect may be executed in the same or related effect mode as the re-changing effect. That is, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed during the execution of one variation game, the special effect is executed in a special effect mode along with the temporarily stopped display of the effect symbol. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution of the prefetching effect is restricted when the number of reserved memories is "1", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution of the prefetching effect is restricted when the number of reserved memories is "1". Instead, it may be executable. That is, the look-ahead effect may be executable when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21.

  In the above embodiment, the prefetch effect was executed in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prefetch effect may be executed in the high base state, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 30 and the sub-control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. Moreover, the means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 31 may be divided into an integrated control board that performs overall control of production and a display control board that performs control of image display.

  In the above embodiment, the type of big hit game was specified by the special symbol designation command, but the type of big hit game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random number values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of pending storages. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area in which the number of reserved storages is subtracted by one.

In the above embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the sub control board 31, it is not necessary to output the symbol stop command.
In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, a special winning lottery door 23b is operated in an open state, and a big hit game is provided by the game ball entering the special winning opening 23a passing through a specific passage. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a variable game (so-called "one-type and two-type mixed gaming machine"). Further, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The specific effect is an effect for displaying at least a predetermined image different from the effect pattern.

  (B) The specific effect is an effect that can be executed in a specific effect mode associated with the special effect mode in a period from the fixed display of the effect symbol to a predetermined timing of the variation interval time. Is characterized by.

  DA ... Big winning mouth actuator, FDA ... Ordinary electric accessory actuator, SE1 ... First starting sensor, SE2 ... Second starting sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, YB ... Game board, 11 ... First special symbol Display device, 12 ... Second special symbol display device, 16 ... Effect display device, 21 ... First starting winning opening (starting means), 22a ... Second starting winning opening (starting means), 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23a ... Large Winning hole, 23b ... Big winning opening door, 25 ... Actuation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (big hit judging means, specific information generating means), 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU (specific effect determination means, effect control means), 31b ... Sub control ROM, 31c ... Sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

In the gaming machine to which the big hit game is given after the predetermined big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game performed according to the entry of the game ball into the starting means,
A big hit judging means for judging whether it will be a big hit,
Specific information generating means for generating specific information capable of specifying whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to the incoming ball is a big hit triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting means,
Based on the specific information generated by the specific information generating means, a specific effect determination means for determining whether to execute a specific effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information,
When it is determined by the specific effect determination means to execute the specific effect, the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information is started from the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information. In a predetermined period of time until it is performed, an effect control unit that performs control to execute the specific effect, and
The variation interval time is defined as the time from the end of this symbol variation game until the start of the next symbol variation game is allowed,
The effect control means,
Perform control to display the effect symbol during execution of the symbol variation game,
When the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed during the execution of the one-time symbol variation game, the control for executing the special effect in the special effect mode in accordance with the temporarily stopped display of the effect design is performed. Done,
The specific effect is
In the symbol variation game, of the plurality of types of moving images, after the moving image corresponding to the type of the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed is displayed, then temporarily stopped and displayed among the plurality of types of still images in the variation interval time. Is a production where a still image corresponding to the type of production design is displayed,
It is an effect that can be executed in the special effect mode in the period from the effect symbol being stopped and displayed until the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed,
In the period from the fixed display of the effect design to the predetermined timing of the variation interval time, it is an effect that can be executed in a specific effect mode related to the special effect mode,
It is an effect that can be executed in a period from the predetermined timing of the fluctuation interval time to the time when the next symbol fluctuation game is being executed,
The special effect mode is an effect mode in which a predetermined moving image is displayed,
The specific effect mode is an effect mode in which a predetermined still image is displayed,
One or a plurality of variation cycles are performed in one symbol variation game, and the larger the number of variation cycles, the higher the jackpot expectation degree of one symbol variation game.
The special effect, when the plurality of wobble cycles in a single symbol variation game is executed, the non among the plurality of wobble cycles, the next variation cycle in the one symbol variation game is executed A gaming machine that is a production executed in the final fluctuation cycle .

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