JP6691285B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine, and can be applied to a game machine such as a so-called seven machine, a feather, a property, or an arrangement ball.

  A ball-type game machine (pachinko machine) usually has a starting port, and whether or not to execute a specific game (big hit game, etc.) based on the fact that a game ball enters the starting port. It is judged whether it is true or false. When such a win / fail judgment is made, variable display using the identification information is started, and when the execution time (fluctuation display time) of this variable display elapses, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and the judgment result is judged by the contents of this stop display. The result is notified.

  For example, a special symbol display device that is display-controlled by the main control means that controls the basic progress of the game (that is, performs basic control), and an effect symbol display device that is display-controlled by the sub-control means that controls the effect on the game. In the gaming machine including and, when the hit determination is performed, the special symbol display device performs the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol display device performs the variable display of the effect symbol. Then, in the special symbol display device and the effect symbol display device, when the execution time of the variable display elapses, the symbol (stop symbol) showing the result of the hit determination is definitely stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “determined stop”). Then, as this type of gaming machine, there has been proposed one in which this fixed stop time (hereinafter referred to as “determined stop time”) is determined according to the gaming state of the gaming machine (see Patent Document 1). .

JP, 2013-46659, A

  However, this conventional example has a problem that basic control of the gaming machine is complicated because it is necessary to perform processing for setting different fixed stop times according to the gaming state.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of surely performing a game notification without complicating the basic control. Is to provide.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
A detection means for detecting a game ball,
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the detection of the game sphere by the detection means, and stopping and displaying in a predetermined stop mode;
Equipped with
As a stop mode of the first identification information, there is a stop mode of performing a temporary stop and a fixed stop,
As the temporary stop time, at least a first temporary stop time and a second temporary stop time, the first temporary stop time is shorter than the second temporary stop time,
As a state relating to the ease of entering the predetermined starting port, there is a non-entering easy state and an easy entering state that makes it easier to enter the predetermined starting port than the non-entering easy state,
As a gaming state, at least a first state that is in a non-ball-entering easy state and the average time of the variation time of the first identification information is a predetermined time, and an easy-ball entry state and variation time of the first identification information A second state in which the average time of is shorter than the predetermined time,
If the game state is the first state, wherein the second temporary stop time of the time that the temporary stop is settable, if you set the second temporary stop time as the time at which the are temporarily stopped the a predetermined announcement effect using the first identification information temporarily stopped is configured such that it can be run,
If the game state is the second state, wherein the first temporary downtime as the time of the tentative stop is configured such that it can be set.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to surely perform the notification on the game without complicating the basic control.

It is a perspective view showing a game machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing a game board of a game machine concerning each example of the present invention. It is a front view showing the central unit of the game machine concerning each example of the present invention. (A) is a front view of an information display device, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the variable display performed by a special symbol display part, (c) is a description which shows the aspect of the variable display of a production symbol. It is a figure. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control unit which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining a random number value for judgment and the like. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table etc. which are used by special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st winning / discarding determination), the data table used by special drawing 2 jackpot lottery (2nd winning / judging determination), etc. It is an explanatory view showing a symbol variation effect (normal variation state, normal deviation). It is a time chart showing a variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation game) and symbol variation effects. (A) is an explanatory view for explaining a temporary stop, (b) is an explanatory view for explaining a red symbol, and (c) is an explanatory view for explaining a green symbol. It is the explanation drawing which shows design fluctuation production (normal fluctuation state, out of reach, big hit). It is an explanatory view showing a symbol variation effect (re-variation mode). It is an explanatory view showing a symbol variation effect (re-variation mode). It is a time chart showing the variable display of the special symbol (special symbol variable game) and the symbol variable effect, which performs the variable display again (which is the re-variation mode). It is a time chart showing the variable display of the special symbol (special symbol variable game) and the symbol variable effect, which performs the variable display again (which is the re-variation mode). It is the explanation drawing which shows design fluctuation production (shortening fluctuation state). It is a time chart showing a variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation game) and symbol variation effects. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the problem which may occur in a 1st time saving state with high probability. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 2nd time saving state. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st chance. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd chance, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 3rd opportunity, (c) and (d) explain the 4th chance. It is explanatory drawing for doing. It is an explanatory view for explaining a notice effect. (A) And (b) is an explanatory view for explaining notice production. It is a flowchart showing a game control process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process. It is a flow diagram showing a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit variation pattern table setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern table setting process for detachments. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table for big hits. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the variation pattern table for slippage. It is a flowchart showing a big hit game processing. It is a flow diagram showing a process at the end of the big hit game. It is the flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flow diagram showing processing when a hold occurs. It is an explanatory view for explaining a notice effect pattern table. (A) And (b) is an explanatory view for explaining a notice production pattern table. It is the flowchart which shows the design fluctuation production processing. (A) is a flow diagram showing a process at the time of holding out, and (b) is a flow diagram showing a notice management process. It is a time chart showing a variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation game) and symbol variation performance in the second embodiment. It is a time chart showing a variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation game) and symbol variation performance in the second embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing of Example 3. (A) is a front view of the central unit of the modification 2, and (b) is a block diagram showing the electronic control unit of the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol variation production of the modification 2.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment showing a mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each of the following embodiments, each specific example in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 called a "seven machine" will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. Overall Structure of Gaming Machine First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine body H rotatably mounted on the outer frame 2 using hinges H1 and H2. The gaming machine main body H includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a plate member 5A integrated with the front frame 4, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2), a back mechanism board 102, and the like as main parts. I am trying.

  The main body frame 3 is formed of a frame-shaped body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported on the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the game area 11 provided on the surface of the game board 10 is visible from the front of the main body frame 3.

  The front frame 4 is arranged on the front side of the body frame 3, and is supported by the left end of the body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 is provided with a viewing window 41a in which a glass plate 43 is fitted, and when the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind it can be viewed from the front of the front frame 4 through the viewing window 41a. It is said that Further, "a dish member 5A in which the upper dish member 5 and the lower dish member 6 are integrated" is integrated with the front frame 4, and can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3.

  In this gaming machine 1, speakers SP1 to SP4 are built in on the upper side and the lower side of the front surface, and sound effects and other sounds (voices) according to the game state are produced using these speakers SP1 to SP4. generate. In addition, in the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a receiving port 5b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1 is provided at a position constituting the arrangement position of the upper plate member 5. Furthermore, an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 5) is provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and the “effect button SW” is operably arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5.

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

b. Structure of the game board 10 Next, the structure of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board body 10A having a substantially rectangular shape in a front view, and an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are provided on the front surface portion of the game board body 10A. Further, in the front surface portion of the game board body 10A, the game area 11 is constituted by a portion substantially surrounded by a substantially circular or substantially elliptical peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13. The alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2 indicates the main body frame 3.

  The central device 20, a first starting opening 17a, a second starting opening 17b, a special winning opening 31a (big winning apparatus), and the like, in the front part of the game board body 10A and in the game area 11 The winning openings 45, 46, 47, the normal symbol actuation gate 16, the windmill 19, etc. are provided. Also, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game, in consideration of the positional balance with each board component, and an outlet 18 is provided at the bottom of the game area 11. Has been.

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

  The central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 surrounding the outer edge thereof. The effect display device 27 is composed of three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R. Further, two holding display devices 25a and 25b are provided in a portion of the frame member 21 located above the effect display device 27.

  The effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub control board 220, and executes the symbol variation effect in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the special symbol on the information display device 60. Further, the effect display device 27 can display three (three-digit) effect symbols using the three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. The effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of “first identification information display means”.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, of the parts of the frame member 21 located above the effect display device 27, the first hold display device 25a is provided on the left side and the second hold display device 25b is provided on the right side. It is provided. The first hold display device 25a and the second hold display device 25b are display-controlled by the sub control board 220.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first hold display device 25a includes a first display portion A1, a second display portion A2, a third display portion A3, and a fourth display portion A4, each of which is formed of an LED. The number of reservations is displayed with an upper limit of 4. The second hold display device 25b also includes a first display unit B1, a second display unit B2, a third display unit B3, and a fourth display unit B4, each of which is an LED, and the second hold number is 4 Display as an upper limit.

  That is, in the first hold display device 25a, the number of pieces of acquired information (hereinafter, referred to as the "first hold number") regarding the "first special symbol" generated based on the ball entering the first starting opening 17a is "4". Is displayed as the upper limit number, and in the second hold display device 25b, the number of pieces of acquired information regarding the "second special symbol" that is generated based on the ball entering the second starting opening 17b (hereinafter referred to as "the second hold number"). .) Is displayed with "4" as the upper limit number. Here, in the following description, entering the game ball into the first starting opening 17a is referred to as "first starting prize", and entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 17b is referred to as "second starting prize". It may be called. In addition, the undigested acquisition information (random number, information about fluctuation) regarding the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is that the player has entered the starting opening (17a, 17b), but whether or not he / she is associated with the entry. Judgment (first win / fail judgment or second win / fail judgment to be described later) and variable display of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) are information that is not displayed. Then, any of the hold display devices 25a and 25b was acquired based on the entry into the starting openings 17a and 17b, but the number of undigested acquisition information (random number, information regarding fluctuation) is "the number of displayed hold symbols". The “number of pending displays” is sequentially decremented and displayed each time the undigested acquisition information is digested.

  Returning to FIG. 2 for further explanation, the first starting port 17a is a non-variable starting port, and an opening whose size does not change is opened upward. Further, the size of the opening of the first starting opening 17a is set to a size that allows one game ball to pass, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. Then, the game ball that has entered the first starting port 17a flows into the first starting port passage of a passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board body 10A, and is arranged in this first starting port passage. The first start entrance ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5) is detected. Here, in the following description, in the game area 11, the part located on the left side of the central device 20 (left side area of the game area 11) is the left area 11L, and the part located on the right side (right side area of the game area 11) is right. It may be referred to as a region 11R. Since the first starting opening 17a is provided in a substantially central portion along the left-right direction of the central device 20, a game ball flowing down either of the left region 11L and the right region 11R can be entered. There is.

  The second starting opening 17b is a variable ball entrance provided as a normal electric accessory 17d, and is arranged in the right area 11R (obliquely above the first starting opening 17a). The second starting opening 17b is formed by a so-called tulip type so that a pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e can be opened and closed on the left and right, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c (Fig. 5)). Further, inside the second starting port 17b, a second starting port entry detection switch 17t for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port 17b is arranged (see FIG. 5).

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

  Here, when the game machine 1 has an opening extension function and the gaming state is an opening extension state (high frequency state) in which the opening extension function operates, the second starting opening 17b is in the opening state (second mode). Becomes longer (for example, “5 seconds”). On the other hand, in the non-open extended state in which the open extension function does not operate, the time during which the second starting opening 17b is in the open state (second mode) is short (for example, "0.2 seconds"). Further, when the opening extension function is activated and enters the opening extension state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 17b becomes higher than that in the non-opening extension state. In addition, unlike the present embodiment, by eliminating the obstacle member 17g, even when the second starting port 17b is in the closed state (first mode), the game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It may be possible.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, a win / fail judgment regarding the "first special symbol" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first win / fail judgment) is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 17a. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 17b, the winning / non-judgment regarding the "second special symbol" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second winning / non-judgment determination) is performed. That is, the acquired information is acquired based on that the game ball that has entered the first starting opening 17a is detected by the first starting opening entering detection switch 17s, and whether or not the winning judgment regarding the "first special symbol" (first winning or winning) Judgment) is performed. In addition, the acquired information is acquired based on the game ball that has entered the second starting opening 17b being detected by the second starting opening entering detection switch 17t, and whether or not the winning judgment is made regarding the "second special symbol" (second winning or failing). Judgment) is performed.

  In the gaming machine 1, in the open extension state (so-called “time saving”) in which the open extension function operates, it is easy to insert the game ball into the second starting opening 17b arranged in the right region 11R. Therefore, many players shoot a game ball toward the right area 11R (so-called "right hitting"). Further, when the opening extension function is not activated (so-called "non-time saving"), the game ball enters the second starting opening 17b at a low frequency, so the game ball is shot toward the left area 11L ( The so-called "left hit" is performed), and the player intends to enter the first starting opening 17a.

  The special winning opening 31a (big winning device) is a variable-type winning opening provided as a special electric accessory, and is provided in the game area 11 at a position diagonally above and to the right of the first starting opening 17a. In addition, since the special winning opening 31a is provided in the right area 11R, when a game using the special winning opening 31a, that is, a big hit game, the player shoots a game ball toward the right area 11R ( The so-called "right-handed" is performed).

  Further, the special winning opening 31a drives an opening 31k that is opened to receive a game ball flowing down the game area 11, an opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k, and the opening / closing member 31b. It is provided with a special winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) and a special winning opening detection switch 31s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 31a. Further, the opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tiltable forward by having its lower edge portion pivotally supported. The opening 31k (big winning opening 31a) is normally closed by the opening / closing member 31b in the standing state and does not accept the game ball (closed state), but at the time of a big hit game (specific game) In addition, the special winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) is driven based on a predetermined pattern and tilted forward, so that the game ball can be received (opened state).

  On the left side of the first starting opening 17a in the game area 11, general winning openings 45, 46, 47 are provided. Then, the game balls that have entered the general winning openings 45, 46, 47 flow into the passage members (not shown) for the general winning openings mounted on the rear surface of the game board 10 and are provided in the passage members. It is detected by the general entrance detection switch 45s (see FIG. 5). Further, on the right side of the central device 20, a normal symbol operation gate 16 is provided. This normal symbol operation gate 16 is arranged in a state of protruding from the front surface portion of the game board 10, is equipped with a gate switch 16s (see FIG. 5), and detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 16 from above to below. It is possible.

  The information display device 60 is display-controlled by the main control board 200 and is the lower left portion of the outer edge portion 10B corresponding to the outside of the game area 11 (outer edge of the surface of the game board 10) on the surface portion of the game board 10. It is located at the site (lower left outer edge). Since the lower left part of the outer edge portion 10B is a part visible from the front through the lower left side of the visual recognition window 41a, the information display device 60 is visible from the front of the front frame 4 through the glass plate 43 ( (See Figure 1). This information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A as shown in FIG. 4 (a), and with respect to this substrate 60A, a first special symbol display portion 62a, a second special symbol display portion 62b, and a normal symbol display portion. 63, the first special symbol reservation display portion 64a, the second special symbol reservation display portion 64b, the normal symbol reservation display portion 65 and the like are provided. The information display device 60 constitutes a specific example of the "second identification information display means".

  The first special symbol display portion 62a and the second special symbol display portion 62b are both configured using a "7 segment display body". Of these, in the first special symbol display portion 62a, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the "first starting prize", and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is valid (first). The result of the judgment is displayed for a fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In the second special symbol display portion 62b, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the "second starting prize", and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is true or false (second prize determination). The result of () is displayed for a fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Then, when the result of the hit / nozzle determination regarding the special symbol is “out”, the off symbol is displayed in the special symbol display portion (62a or 62b), and when the result of the hit / miss determination regarding the special symbol is “big hit” The jackpot pattern is displayed.

  The normal symbol display portion 63 is also constituted by the "7 segment display body" as shown in FIG. 4 (a), and when the symbol variation start condition is satisfied based on the game ball passing through the ordinary symbol actuation gate 16, the ordinary symbol is established. The variable display of is started. This variable display of the ordinary symbol is such that after displaying the arithmetical numbers from "0" to "9" in this order in the ordinary symbol display portion 63, the arithmetical numbers from "0" to "9" are again displayed. It is composed of "circular display" in which display is repeated in order. Then, when the execution time of the variable display of the normal symbol elapses, the result of the variable display of the normal symbol (the result of the judgment on the validity of the normal symbol) is displayed for a fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds). At this time, if the normal symbol stopped and displayed is an "odd number", the symbol corresponds to a hit symbol of the ordinary symbol, and if the stopped symbol is an "even number", the symbol is an off symbol of the ordinary symbol. Applicable Since the gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 that exclusively performs "right hitting" when the opening extension function (described later) is activated, the normal symbol operation gate 16 is arranged in the right region 11R.

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

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 is configured by using the main control board 200 and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A). 222A, 240A, 260A). In addition, as the sub-control unit, (a) a sub-control board 220 is used, and a sub-control section 220A that controls the effect in the game and (b) an effect display control board 222 are used. A payout control unit 240A configured to use the effect display control unit 222A that controls the display device 27 and a payout control board 240 (c), and a payout control unit 240A that controls the operation of paying out a ball or a prize ball, and (d) firing. The control board 260 is used to include a launch control unit 260A that controls the launch of game balls.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) configuring these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, or by the CPU. A ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that the CPU stores temporary data when executing the programs, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and a CPU that performs calculations. Various peripheral LSIs, such as an oscillator for outputting the clock of 1 and a watchdog timer for monitoring the runaway of the CPU, are connected to each other by a bus. The direction of the arrow in FIG. 5 indicates the direction of inputting / outputting data or signals. A CPU 201, a RAM 202, and a ROM 203 are mounted on the main control board 200.

  The main control unit 200A uses the gate switch 16s, the first starting entrance detecting switch 17s, the second starting entrance detecting switch 17t, the general winning entrance detecting switch 45s, the large winning entrance detecting switch 31s, etc. After receiving the detection signal of the ball and determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, various signals to be described later are directed to the sub control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the firing control unit 260A, and the like. Output (command).

  Further, by outputting various drive signals to the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special winning opening solenoid 31c, the information display device 60, the hold display devices 25a, 25b, etc. These operations are directly controlled. Further, a predetermined signal (command) determined by the CPU 201 configuring the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is transmitted to each of the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240.

  An external terminal unit (external output terminal board) 80 for outputting information (signal) about the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). As the game information (signal) output from the external terminal unit 80, big hit information (big hit signal), probability variation information (probability fluctuation signal), prize ball information (prize ball signal), big hit playing signal (big hit game It is possible to exemplify game information (signal) indicating a game state such as a signal indicating that it is being executed. Then, these game information (signals) are transmitted to the hall computer HPC (not shown in FIG. 5) and are used for “monitoring of fraudulent activity”, “commercial counting in pachinko halls” and the like. Note that the external terminal unit (external output terminal board) 80 for outputting information (signal) about the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine 1 is not the main control section 200A (main control board 200) but the payout control section 240A. It may be connected to the (payout control board 240). Here, the external terminal section (external output terminal board) 80 constitutes a specific example of the information output section.

  When the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control section 200A (main control board 200), the contents of the signals (commands) are analyzed, and the game according to the result is analyzed. Directing. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the effect of the game based on the control signal from the main control section 200A (main control board 200). The sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) includes an effect display control section 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration drive board 226, an effect button board 228, and a first hold display device. 25a and the second hold display device 25b are electrically connected to each other. The effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222). The sub-control board 220 has a CPU 220a, a RAM 220b, a ROM 220c, a voice LSI 220d, a voice data storage ROM 220e, and the like.

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

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

  Next, the drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A to perform variable display and stop display of effect symbols. At this time, the display data of various symbols (effect symbols, etc.) for effects to be displayed are stored in the effect display device 27 or the display ROM (not shown) built in the effect display control board 222. Use data that

  In addition, by supplying a signal to the decoration drive board 226 and outputting drive signals for various LED lamps from the decoration drive board 226, the lighting / blinking operation of each LED lamp is controlled. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW (when an instruction is input), this operation signal (instruction input signal) is supplied to the sub control unit 220A. Then, the sub-control unit 220A can reflect the operation result in various effect contents including the effect display device 27 and select the type of the hold display based on the supplied operation signal. It is configured.

  The voice LSI 220d includes a D / A converter and the like, and has a function of D / A converting the sound data read from the voice data storage ROM 220e and reproducing it as an actual sound signal. Further, when the variation pattern designation command is sent from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 20, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 executes the symbol variation effect based on the command and the progress status of the symbol variation effect. In response to this, a sound effect reproduction instruction is sent to the sound LSI 220d. Upon receiving this instruction, the audio LSI 220d starts reproducing the sound effect, and the sound effect corresponding to the design variation effect is output from the speakers SP1 to SP4.

  Next, the “acquired information storage means” and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 includes a first determination random number memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first reserved number memory 202c, a second reserved number memory 202d, and a first reserved random number memory 202d. A preliminary judgment result memory (not shown) and a second preliminary judgment result memory (not shown) are provided. The RAM 220b mounted on the sub-control board 220 includes a first preliminary determination result information memory 221b, a second preliminary determination result information memory 222b, a first reservation number information memory 223b, and a second reservation number information memory 224b. And a first determination random number information memory (not shown). Hereinafter, the “effective starting prize” refers to a starting prize that occurs when the corresponding number of holdings (first holding number or second holding number) is not the upper limit number.

  When an effective starting winning is generated for the first starting opening 17a, a corresponding judgment random number value is acquired and stored in the first judgment random value memory 202a in a shift memory format, and at the same time, indicates the first reserved number. The value is cumulatively stored (additionally stored) in the first reservation number memory 202c. Here, the random number value for determination acquired based on the first start winning is "a random number value for determining whether or not it is a big hit (random number value for big hit lottery)", "big hit symbol (special symbol)" “Design determination random value for determining” and the like are included. Further, when the determination random number value acquired based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the CPU 201 configuring the main control board 200, the preliminary determination and the big hit symbol ( Pre-judgment (when the result of pre-judgment that a big hit occurs) is performed, and the result of these pre-judgments (hereinafter, referred to as "first pre-judgment") (Not shown) is stored in the shift memory format. Along with this, the first start-up winning prize command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220.

  Here, the first start prize-winning command based on the start prize for the first start opening 17a is "information capable of specifying the result of the first preliminary determination (hereinafter, referred to as" first preliminary determination result information ")", ". Information that can specify the first number of holdings after the start winning (hereinafter, referred to as "first number of holdings information") "and" reach disorder for determining whether or not to perform reach production in symbol variation production It is a command indicating "information for specifying a numerical value" or the like. When the sub-control board 220 receives the first start-up winning prize command, the sub-control board 220 stores the “first preliminary determination result information” in the first preliminary determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format, and specifies the reach random number value. And the like are stored in the first determination random number information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and the value of the first reservation number stored in the first reservation number information memory 223b is incremented by "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 causes the first determination random number value memory 202a (acquisition information storage means) to read "first" based on the first preliminary determination result information stored in the first preliminary determination result information memory 221b. It is determined whether or not the result of the hit / miss determination is a hit / miss determination random number value. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can determine whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect, based on the information stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown). Hereinafter, when the result of the hit determination (first hit determination, second hit determination) is a big hit, a random number value for hit determination that is pre-determined (first pre-determination, second pre-determination) is referred to as "hit hold" The random number value for winning / failing determination that is preliminarily determined (first preliminary determination, second preliminary determination) when the result of the determination (first winning / failing determination, second winning / failing determination) is out is referred to as “outgoing hold”.

  When an effective starting winning is generated for the second starting opening 17b, a corresponding judgment random number value is acquired and stored in the second judgment random value memory 202b in the shift memory format, and also indicates the second number held. The value is cumulatively stored (additionally stored) in the second reserved number memory 202d. Here, the determination random number value obtained based on the second starting winning is the same as the determination random number value obtained based on the first starting winning, "a winning / disapproving determination for determining whether or not it is a big hit. Random number value (big hit lottery random number value) "," big hit symbol (special symbol) for determining symbol random number value "and the like are included.

  Further, when the determination random number value acquired based on the second start winning is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the CPU 201 configuring the main control board 200, the preliminary determination and the big hit symbol ( Pre-judgment (when the result of pre-judgment that a big hit occurs) is performed regarding special symbols), and the result of these pre-judgments (hereinafter referred to as "second pre-judgment") is the second pre-judged result. A shift memory format is stored in a memory (not shown). Along with this, the second start prize command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220.

  Here, the second start winning award command based on the start winning for the second start opening 17b is "information capable of specifying the result of the second preliminary determination (hereinafter, referred to as" second preliminary determination result information ")", ". Information that can specify the second hold number after the start winning (hereinafter, referred to as "second hold number information") "," Reach random number value for determining whether to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect Is a command indicating "information for specifying". When the sub-control board 220 receives the second start-winning command, the sub-control board 220 stores information indicating the result of the second preliminary determination (second preliminary determination result information) in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b in a shift memory format. Then, the information for specifying the reach random number value and the like are stored in the second determination random number value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and the second holding number information memory 224b stores the second holding number information. The value is incremented by "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 hits the second determination random number value memory 202b (holding storage means) based on the second preliminary determination result information stored in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b, and holds (second) (2) It is possible to determine whether or not the result of the hit / miss determination is a hit / miss determination random value (a big hit). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can determine whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect, based on the information stored in the second determination random value information memory (not shown).

  The first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b constitute a specific example of an "acquisition information storage means" that stores a determination random value (acquisition information) acquired based on a start winning. To do. In addition, a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first preliminary determination result memory (not shown), a second preliminary determination result memory (not shown), a first In each of the preliminary determination result information memory 221b and the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b, corresponding data is generated in a shift memory format every time a valid starting prize (valid first starting prize, valid second starting prize) is generated. Remembered in. Then, the determination random number values stored in the corresponding determination random number values (first determination random number memory 202a, second determination random value memory 202b) are read in order from the first stored random value, and the reading is performed. It is referred to as "digesting the random number value for determination" to perform the win / fail judgment based on the random number for judgment and to perform the symbol variation game based on this win / no judgment.

(3) Flow of the game by the gaming machine 1 As described above, in the gaming machine 1, a stop display of symbols indicating the result of the winning / disapproval determination performed based on the starting winning (first starting winning or second starting winning). The information display device 60 and the effect display device 27 execute the variable display performed before the stop display. Here, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display portion 62a of the information display device 60, and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display portion 62b of the information display device 60 is "this symbol" Therefore, the main control unit 200A determines the "symbol to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol)" and the "variation time (variation pattern)".

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 27, the "effect symbol" is displayed, and the variation mode and the stop symbol are determined by the "sub controller 220A" that controls the game effect under the control of the main controller 200A. It Then, usually, in the symbol fluctuation of these "reproduction symbols", "time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop" is executed for the same time as the "present symbol", and the stop symbols of these "reduction symbols" The display contents (big hit, out) are consistent with the display contents (big hit, out, etc.) of the "present symbol" in the first special symbol display portion 62a or the second special symbol display portion 62b. However, in the symbol variation effect accompanied by temporary stop, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped during the change of the special symbol.

  Here, in this game machine 1, "the symbol variation game concerning the first special symbol" is executed in the first special symbol display portion 62a based on the first start prize, and the second special symbol display based on the second start prize. In the part 62b, "a symbol variation game relating to the second special symbol" is executed. In addition, a symbol variation effect is executed on the effect display device 27 along with the execution of the “symbol variation game relating to the first special symbol” or the “symbol variation game relating to the second special symbol”. Hereinafter, the outline of the “symbol fluctuation game” and the “symbol fluctuation effect” will be described. Further, the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) constitutes a specific example in the second identification information, the display is controlled by the main control unit 200A. Furthermore, the effect design constitutes a specific example in the first identification information, and is displayed and controlled by the sub-control unit 220A.

a. Symbol variation game Symbol variation game (variation display) related to the first special symbol, symbol variation game (variation display) related to the second special symbol, the corresponding special symbol display portion (62a) as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Alternatively, the content is to carry out "circular display" of incomplete symbols for which arithmetic figures cannot be constructed by the 7-segment display body constituting 62b). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol constitute a specific example of the second identification information. Then, the result of the judgment result (first judgment result) regarding the special symbol executed based on the "first start winning" is displayed by the stop display mode (stop symbol displayed in a stopped state) in the variable display related to the first special symbol. Then, the result of the prize determination (second prize determination) regarding the special symbol executed based on the "second starting winning" is displayed by the stop display mode in the variable display related to the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state), a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first win / failure determination and the second win / loss determination. The probability is set to about “1/400”, and when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the high probability state, a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first hit determination and the second hit determination. The probability is about “1/50”. Then, when a special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed on any of the special symbol display portions 62a and 62b, "big hit" occurs and a big hit game is executed. Here, the “big hit” constitutes a specific example of the “specific result”, and the “big hit game” constitutes a specific example of the “specific game”. In the following, the special symbol indicating that the result of the hit determination is a big hit is called a "big hit symbol", and the special symbol indicating that the result of the hit determination is a miss is called a "off symbol".

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 62a (62a or 62b) is determined by using a random number lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the result of the second hit determination is a big hit, a random number lottery (sorting lottery) causes the big hit symbol to be "16R probability variation big hit symbol indicating occurrence of big hit (hereinafter, probability variation symbol "B") "or" 4R normal big hit B showing a big hit B (hereinafter, referred to as normal design B) "is determined. Further, when the result of the first hit determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 7, by random number lottery, "a big hit symbol showing the occurrence of a 4R probability variation big hit (hereinafter, probability variation symbol A)" or "4R regular big hit A." Is a big hit symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a normal symbol A) ". Here, in the gaming machine 1, the type of big hit is specified by the number of segments to be made to emit light and the arrangement mode of the segments to be made to emit light. However, in this specification, in order to simplify the description, the big hit symbols are expressed by using "alphabet" such as "A" and "B".

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is started after performing a fanfare effect (such as generation of a fanfare sound) for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the big hit game is started in this way, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the special winning opening solenoid 31c to execute the "opening / closing operation for opening / closing the special winning opening 31a". Then, in each round game during the big hit game, an opening / closing operation is performed to change the special winning opening 31a to the open state (state in which the ball can be entered) only once. In addition, when a predetermined number of winning (10) game balls enter the special winning opening 31a or when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds or 0.2 seconds), the round end condition Is established, and the running round game (big hit round) is ended. When the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 31a is repeated a plurality of times while sandwiching a predetermined interval, the big hit game is ended and the ending effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

  When "16R certainty variation jackpot" is generated, the jackpot game A with "16 rounds" is executed, and when "4R certainty variation jackpot" or "4R regular jackpot A" is generated, "round game" is played number of times. The big hit game B of "4 times" is executed. Then, when the big hit game A is executed, the opening time of the special winning opening 31a is set to "30 seconds", the "round game" is executed "16 times", and 2400 balls are planned to be paid out. To be done. In addition, when the big hit game B is executed, the opening time of the special winning opening 31a is set to "30 seconds" and the "round game" is executed "4 times". To be done.

  When the "4R normal big hit B" occurs, the big hit game C in which the "round game" is executed "4 times" is executed. However, in the big hit game C, the opening time of the special winning opening 31a is configured to execute "round game" "4 times" with the opening limit time being "0.2 seconds", and during "0.2 seconds". Since it is difficult to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 31a, the expected prize payout amount is set to "0 ball" in the big hit game C.

  Further, when "16R probability variation big hit" or "4R probability variation big hit" occurs, the probability varying means (described later) is activated after the corresponding big hit game is finished, and the probability of the result of the hit determination is a big hit (big hit probability). Is a high probability state (high probability state). Also, when "16R probability variation big hit" or "4R probability variation big hit" occurs, the opening extension means (described later) is activated after the jackpot game is over, and the opening time of the second starting opening 17b is extended (open extension. State). This high-probability state and the extended extension state, until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games executed without a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches "10,000 times" (substantially, the next big hit occurs. It will be continued.

  When "4R normal big hit A" or "4R normal big hit B" occurs, the probability changing means does not start operating after the corresponding big hit game, so the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state). ) Is said. In addition, the opening extension means operates after the end of the big hit game, and the opening time of the second starting opening 17b is extended (open extension state). This open extension state is continued until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games executed without a big hit after the end of the big hit game becomes "100 times".

  Here, in the present embodiment, when it becomes the open extension state, it becomes a fluctuation shortening state in which the average fluctuation time of the special symbol becomes short, but when the jackpot probability becomes a fluctuation shortening state with a high probability (second state) The average variation time is "0.2 seconds", and the average variation time of the special symbol is "3.5 seconds" when the jackpot probability is in a variation shortening state with a low probability (third state). In other words, the special symbol is a special symbol in the fluctuation shortening state with a high probability that the jackpot probability after the jackpot game based on the occurrence of the "16R probability variation big hit" or the "4R probability variation big hit" (hereinafter, "high probability first time saving state"). The average change time is set to "0.2 seconds", and the big hit probability after the big hit game based on the occurrence of "4R normal big hit A" or "4R normal big hit B" is a fluctuation shortened state (hereinafter, "low probability"). In "1st time saving state".), The average fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to "3.5 seconds". However, in both the "high probability first time saving state" and the "low probability first time saving state", the average fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to "0.2 seconds", and the high speed fluctuation of the special symbol may be performed. Good, in both the “high probability first time saving state” and the “low probability first time saving state”, the average variation time of the special symbol is made longer than “0.2 seconds” (for example, “3. 5 seconds "). That is, in the present embodiment, in addition to the first state (normal fluctuation state) and the second state (high probability first time-saving state), the average time of fluctuation time is shorter than that of the first state, and more than that of the second state. Although the configuration is such that the third state (low probability first time saving state) with a long average time of fluctuation time is provided, the average fluctuation time of "high probability first time saving state" and "low probability first time saving state" is It is also possible to make them equal and to configure the “second state”.

b. Design variation production is also started based on the first start winning or the second starting winning. Then, the variation time of the symbol variation effect (used in the meaning of "time from start of variation to start of fixed stop") is also specified by a variation pattern (described later) determined when variation display of the special symbol is started. . In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIG. 8 and the like, the variable display of three-digit effect symbols is started using the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R that form the effect display device 27. Here, the symbol variation effect is started when the sub control unit 220A receives the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 200A. Here, the command at the time of the start of symbol variation refers to a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop information designation command.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, etc., in the effect display device 27, three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R are used to perform the variable display of the three-digit effect symbol and the fixed stop. As shown in FIG. 4 (c), the variable display of the effect symbols is performed by the individual 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R that form the effect display device 27 from "1" to "9". After the numbers are displayed in this order, the arithmetic numbers "1" to "9" are repeatedly displayed in this order, which is repeated "circular display (scrolling variable display)". Here, the effect symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED display device 27L located on the left side is hereinafter referred to as "left effect symbol", and the effect symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED display device 27C located in the center is hereinafter referred to as "middle effect". These are sometimes referred to as "designs", and the production symbols displayed by the 7-segment LED display device 27R located on the right side are hereinafter referred to as "right production symbols".

  Further, the stop symbols of the effect symbols include "a symbol indicating a big hit (a big hit symbol)" and "a symbol indicating a deviation (a deviation symbol)". Of these, the symbols indicating the occurrence of "16R probability jackpot" or "4R probability jackpot" are configured by a combination in which all three effect symbols are the same odd number, "4R regular jackpot A" or "4R regular jackpot B". The symbol indicating the occurrence of is formed by a combination in which all the three effect symbols are the same even number (see FIG. 7).

  Further, the symbol variation effect is different between when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal variation state and when it is in the variation shortening state (time saving state) in which the variation time of the effect symbol is shorter than the normal variation state. Hereinafter, after explaining the symbol variation effect in the normal variation state, the symbol variation effect in the variation reduction state will be described. Here, the normal fluctuation state constitutes a specific example of the “first state”, the high probability first time saving state constitutes a specific example of the “second state”, and the low probability first time saving state is the “third state”. A specific example of "state" is configured.

b-1. As shown in FIG. 11, in the symbol fluctuation effect in the normal fluctuation state, when the "big hit symbol" is displayed on the effect display device 27, the reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise thereof. However, in the case of displaying the “out-of-design” on the effect display device 27, as shown in FIG. 11 (as in the case of reaching b1, b2, b3, c4, c5 in FIG. 11), the variable display which is the premise thereof is displayed. When the reach display is performed on the way (hereinafter, referred to as "reach failure"), as shown in FIG. 8, when the reach display is not performed on the premise of the variable display (hereinafter referred to as "normal failure"). ).

  Here, FIG. 8 shows a symbol variation effect of "out of normal". In this "out-of-normal" symbol variation effect, when the variation time (the time from the variation start to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the variation pattern determined when the variation display of the special symbol starts, the normal deviation is shown. The effect design is fixed and stopped. At this time, the change time of the special symbol has passed, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixedly stopped for a fixed time (about 0.5 seconds). To do. However, as shown in FIG. 9, before the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted, a temporary stop (temporary stop) in the order of "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol", "middle effect symbol" indicate. This temporary stop (temporary stop display) is executed prior to the fixed stop of the effect symbol, but the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A sets the timing for starting the temporary stop (temporary stop display) to the main control unit 200A. Set based on the variation pattern received from. Specifically, the execution time of the temporary stop (temporary stop display) is set to a time during which the special symbol is variably displayed (set to a time before the special symbol and the effect symbol are fixedly stopped). .

  It should be noted that in FIG. 8, the temporary stop is shown in a state in which the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, and 27C quiver, and in FIG. 9, the temporary stop is shown by a jagged line. Further, in FIG. 8 and the like, the numerical values displayed in parentheses outside the frame are for facilitating understanding, and the numerical values displayed by the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, 27C at that time ( (Displayed by numerical values) and that the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, 27C are changing at that time (indicated by a downward arrow). As shown in the present embodiment, by varying a plurality of effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol), the effect symbols are variably displayed, and a plurality of effect symbols are arranged in a predetermined order ( In this embodiment, in the mode of temporarily stopping in the order of the left effect design, the right effect design, and the middle effect design), the provisional stop of the effect design is “all effect patterns (left effect design, right effect design and middle effect design. )) Is completed (when the temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols is started, that is, when the temporary stop of the medium effect symbol is started in this embodiment), the temporary stop is started (Patent Claim) The temporary stop of the first identification information shown in the range is started), and the temporary stop time is a time after the temporary stop by the plurality of effect symbols is completed.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives a command (hereinafter, referred to as a variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern that is determined when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the effect of the symbol variation effect is executed by the effect display device 27a. Set the pattern. This effect pattern is determined so as to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined effect pattern may be uniquely set, It is determined that the effect pattern and the individual variation patterns have a many-to-one relationship, and when the variation pattern is determined to be the predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One effect pattern may be selected for random number lottery and the like.

  Upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a production start command to the production display control board 222A (or may transfer the variation pattern designation command to the production display control board 222A). As a result, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (FIG. 8, a2). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, based on the set effect pattern, the time to start the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" (referred to as time t1) and the time to start the temporary stop of the "right effect symbol". (It is called time t2.) And the time (it calls time t3) which starts the temporary stop of a "middle effect design" are specified. Here, the time t2 ends after the time t1, and the time t3 ends after the time t2. For example, if the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern (the time from the start of fluctuation until the start of the fixed stop) is 10 seconds, the time t1 at which the temporary stop of the "left effect design" is started is "7 seconds", A case where the time t2 for starting the temporary stop of the "right effect symbol" is "8 seconds" and the time t3 for starting the temporary stop of the "middle effect symbol" is "9.7 seconds" can be exemplified.

  When the time t1 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L. Subsequently, when the time t2 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting temporary stop of the "right effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol on the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R. Further subsequently, when the time t3 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a middle effect symbol stop command for starting temporary stop of the "medium effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A.

  Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A is transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the change time (the time from the start of change to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the change pattern. Receive the symbol stop command (stop instruction command). Then, the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command (stop instruction command) to the effect display control unit 222A, and finally stops the variable display of the effect symbols on the effect display device 27 to end the symbol variable effect ( A6) in FIG. That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", the "right effect symbol", and the "middle effect symbol", and performs the final stop. The command for finalizing the effect design is generated by the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the variation time specified by the variation pattern (the time from the start of variation until the start of the finalization stop) is generated. It may be transmitted from the control unit 220A to the effect display control unit 222A.

  Here, as for the temporary stop, as shown in FIG. 10A, before the execution time of the symbol variation effect (the time from the start of variation to the start of the fixed stop) elapses, the stop aspect of the effect symbol can be recognized. While continuously changing the brightness of the effect design so as to be (while continuously changing the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R), it is a display method showing a stop mode of the effect pattern, When the symbol is changed and displayed, the variable time of the special symbol ends, and when the special symbol is fixedly stopped, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped by ending the temporary stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R is continuously changed, and fluctuations are given to the brightness of the effect design, thereby expressing the temporary stop of the effect design. For example, a temporary stop can be expressed by applying PWM control to the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R and continuously changing the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R are configured by using LEDs (so-called full-color LEDs) having three types of red, green, and blue LED chips. Therefore, each segment can emit light in various colors. However, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the arithmetic numeral "3" or "7" is displayed, the corresponding segment is red. Emits light. When displaying an arithmetic number other than “3” and “7”, the corresponding segment emits green light as shown in FIG. Here, a symbol that emits light in red to express a segment is referred to as a "red symbol", and a symbol that emits light in green to represent a segment may be referred to as a "green symbol". When the "red pattern" is stopped and displayed, a stop sound different from that when the "green pattern" is stopped and displayed (a sound effect "Pyui" indicating the stop of the red pattern) is given by the speaker SP1 to SP1. It occurs from SP4.

  In addition, FIG. 11 shows a “variation effect of symbol out of reach” and a “symbol change effect of big hit”. That is, it shows the symbol variation effect accompanied by the reach display. Even in this "symbol variation effect with reach display", when the variation time (the time from the variation start to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the variation pattern determined when the variation display of the special symbol is started, "reach The effect symbol indicating "off" or "big hit" is fixedly stopped. At this time, the change time of the special symbol has passed, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixedly stopped for a fixed time (about 0.5 seconds). However, the timing of the temporary stop executed prior to the fixed stop of the "left effect symbol", the "middle effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol" is the variation pattern received by the CPU 220a of the sub controller 220A from the main controller 200A. Set based on.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designating command that designates the variation pattern determined when the variation display of the special symbol is started, it sets the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect to be executed by the effect display device 27a. This effect pattern is also determined so as to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be the predetermined variation pattern, the predetermined production pattern may be uniquely set, It is determined that the effect pattern and the individual variation patterns have a many-to-one relationship, and when the variation pattern is determined to be the predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One effect pattern may be selected for random number lottery and the like.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, it sends an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. Thereby, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (b1). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, based on the determined effect pattern, the time to start the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" (referred to as time T1) and the time to start the temporary stop of the "right effect symbol". (It is called time T2.) And the time (it calls time T3.) Which starts the temporary stop of a "middle effect design" are specified. Here, time T2 ends after time T1 and time T3 ends after time T2. For example, if the fluctuation time specified for the fluctuation pattern is 20 seconds, the time T1 for starting the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" is "5 seconds" and the time T2 for starting the temporary stop of the "right effect symbol". It is possible to exemplify a case where "8 seconds" is set to "8 seconds" and the time T3 for starting the temporary stop of the "medium production design" is set to "19.7 seconds".

  When the time T1 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (b2). Subsequently, when the time T2 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting temporary stop of the "right effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Further, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R (b3). Further subsequently, when the time T3 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a middle effect symbol stop command for starting temporary stop of the "medium effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the middle effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the middle 7-segment LED display device 27C (b4, c4).

  Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A is transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the change time (the time from the start of change to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the change pattern. Receive the symbol stop command (stop instruction command). Then, the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command to the effect display control unit 222A, stops the variable display of the effect symbols on the effect display device 27 to be fixedly stopped, and ends the symbol variable effect. That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", the "right effect symbol" and the "middle effect symbol", and performs the final stop (b5, c5). At this time, when the result of the symbol variation effect is out, an effect symbol different from the "left effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol" is temporarily stopped as the "middle effect symbol" (c4), and the result of the symbol variable effect is In the case of a big hit, the same effect symbol as the "left effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol" is temporarily stopped as the "middle effect symbol" (b4).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode performed in the normal variation state is described. The symbol variation effect of this re-variation mode is configured by a plurality of variation effects, and in the specific example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in the case of performing one re-variation with one temporary stop interposed therebetween. Is shown. Note that the symbol variation effects in the re-variation mode executed by the gaming machine 1 include those in which the re-variation is performed multiple times with a plurality of (two or more) temporary stops being interposed therebetween.

  Even in the re-variation mode of FIG. 12, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern that is determined at the start of variation display of the special symbol, of the symbol variation effect to be executed by the effect display device 27a. Set the production pattern. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, based on the determined effect pattern, the time to start the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", the "right effect symbol" and the "middle effect symbol", and the number of temporary stops (for example, Once). Here, also in the specific example of FIG. 12, when the CPU 220a receives the variation pattern designation command, it sets the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect to be executed by the effect display device 27a. This effect pattern is determined so as to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined effect pattern may be uniquely set, It is determined that the effect pattern and the individual variation patterns have a many-to-one relationship, and when the variation pattern is determined to be the predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One effect pattern may be selected for random number lottery and the like.

  CPU220a of sub-control part 220A will transmit a production start command to production display control board 222A, if a variation pattern designation command is received. Thereby, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (FIG. 12, d1). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, based on the effect pattern that is set, the time when the "left effect design" starts the first temporary stop (referred to as time u1), and the "right effect design" is the first temporary stop. The time (referred to as time u2) to start, the time (referred to as time u3) when the "middle effect design" starts the first temporary stop, and the "left effect design" to start the second temporary stop. Time (referred to as time u4), time when the "right effect design" starts the second temporary stop (referred to as time u5), and time when the "middle effect design" starts the second temporary stop ( This is called time u6). Here, the time u1, the time u2, the time u3, the time u4, the time u5, and the time u6 are ended in this order. For example, if the fluctuation time specified for the fluctuation pattern is 20 seconds, the time u1 for starting the temporary stop of the "first left effect design" is "7 seconds" and the temporary stop of the "first right effect design". The time u2 to start is "8 seconds", the time u3 to start the temporary stop of the "first middle effect design" is "9 seconds", and the time u4 to start the temporary stop of the "second left effect pattern" is set. "17 seconds", the time u2 for starting the temporary stop of the "second right effect design" is "18 seconds", and the time u6 for starting the temporary stop of the "second intermediate effect design" is "19.7." The case of “second” can be exemplified.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, when the time u1 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for causing the effect display control board 222A to start the first temporary stop of the “left effect symbol”. To do. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (d2). Subsequently, when the time u2 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the "right effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R (d3). Further subsequently, when the time u3 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a middle effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the "medium effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the middle effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the middle 7-segment LED display device 27R (d4).

  Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the time u3, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A repeats the "left effect design", "right effect design", and "middle effect design". The variable display is started (d5). As described above, in the present embodiment, the re-variation display is performed by restarting the variable display of all the effect symbols, but the re-variation display is performed by restarting any one temporarily stopped variable display. May be. For example, the variable display of the "middle effect symbol" may be restarted while maintaining the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol".

  When the time u4 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 15, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (d6). Subsequently, when the time u5 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the "right effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol on the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R (d7). Further subsequently, when the time u6 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits an intermediate effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the "intermediate effect symbol" to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the middle effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the middle 7-segment LED display device 27R (d8).

  Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A is transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the change time (the time from the start of change to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the change pattern. Receive the symbol stop command (stop instruction command). Then, the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command (stop instruction command) to the effect display control unit 222A, and finally stops the variable display of the effect symbols on the effect display device 27 to end the symbol variable effect ( 13 d9). That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", the "right effect symbol", and the "middle effect symbol", and performs the final stop. Here, the second temporary stop of the "middle effect design" is performed for "0.3 seconds", and the final stop is performed for "0.5 seconds". Therefore, in the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed for "0.8 seconds". In other words, in this embodiment, the total of the "interim temporary stop time (0.8 seconds)", the "final temporary stop time (0.3 seconds), and the fixed stop time (0.5 seconds)" It is intended to equalize the "time" and make the time for which the player can clearly see the effect symbol (temporary stop time or fixed stop time) equal, and to reliably notify the player by the effect symbol that can be visually recognized. However, the "time of temporary stop performed in the middle" and the "time of temporary stop performed at the end" may be equal (both may be 0.3 seconds or 0.8 seconds).

b-2. Shortening variation state symbol variation production In the present embodiment, as a shortened variation state in which the average variation time of special symbols (production symbols) is shorter than the normal variation state, a high probability first time saving state and a low probability first time reduction And a second shortened state. Here, the second time saving state is a state that occurs after the jackpot game is over and occurs when the variation time of "hit variation" is set when the value of the limited frequency counter is a "positive value". is there. Therefore, even if the value of the limited frequency counter is “a positive value” and the jackpot probability is high, when the variation time of the “outlier variation” is set, the second time saving state is not set, and the “high probability of the first The time period is determined to be "time saving state", and the variation time is determined using the "variation pattern table used in the high probability first time saving state".

  In the high-probability first time-saving state symbol variation effect, the average variation time is set to "0.2 seconds" regardless of whether it is a hit variation or a deviation variation, and the second time-saving state symbol variation effect ( The average variation time is "1.6" seconds. In the symbol variation effect executed in these cases, when the variable display is finished, the fixed stop is performed without performing the temporary stop (see e2, f2 in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17). That is, in the "high probability first time saving state (second state)" and the "second time saving state", only fixed stop is provided as a stop mode of the effect symbol. Then, in the "high probability first time saving state (second state)" and the "second time saving state", the reach display is not performed during the variable display in the symbol variation effect.

  On the other hand, in the low-probability first time saving state symbol variation production, the average variation time is set to "3.5 seconds" regardless of whether it is a hit variation or a deviation variation, and the production symbol is stopped. As modes, it has a temporary stop and a fixed stop. Therefore, the reach display may be performed in the middle of the variable display in the symbol variation effect. However, unlike the present embodiment, in the low-probability first time saving state of the symbol variation production, only the fixed stop is provided as the stop mode of the production symbol, and the reach display is performed in the middle of the variation display in the symbol variation production. It may not be performed. In particular, as described above, when the average fluctuation times of the “high probability first time saving state” and the “low probability first time saving state” are made equal, both of them constitute the “second state”, and the configuration of the gaming machine 1 Can be simplified.

  Hereinafter, the high-probability first time saving state symbol variation effect will be described, and then the second time saving state symbol variation effect will be described. In addition, in the symbol variation effect of the "low probability first time saving state", the execution time of the variation display (the time from the start of the variation to the start of the fixed stop) is shortened, except that the game is performed speedily. Since it is the same as the fluctuating state, description thereof will be omitted. However, when both the “high-probability first time-saving state” and the “low-probability first time-saving state” are referred to as the “second state”, the following description is also applied to the “low-probability first time-saving state”. Applicable.

  Even in the symbol variation effect of the “high probability first time saving state”, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designating command designating the variation pattern determined when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the effect display device. The production pattern of the symbol variation production executed in 27a is set. This effect pattern is determined so as to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined effect pattern may be uniquely set, It is determined that the effect pattern and the individual variation patterns have a many-to-one relationship, and when the variation pattern is determined to be the predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One effect pattern may be selected for random number lottery and the like.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, it sends an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. As a result, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (e1 in FIG. 16). Then, when the fluctuation time (the time from the fluctuation start to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern determined at the time of starting the variable display of the special symbol elapses, the big hit or the production symbol indicating the deviation is definitely stopped (Fig. 16 e2, f2). At this time, the change time of the special symbol has passed, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixedly stopped for a fixed time (about 0.5 seconds). To do.

  Here, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, when transmitting the effect start command to the effect display control board 222A to start the symbol variation effect, "stop sound command at the time of definite stop of the symbol variation effect", that is, A voice command relating to a sound effect when simultaneously stopping the "left effect design", "right effect design" and "middle effect design" is transmitted to the voice LSI 220d. In the normal fluctuation state described above, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a voice command to the voice LSI 220d at a timing of temporarily stopping the "left effect design", "right effect design" and "middle effect design". .. In the normal fluctuation state, since the execution time of the fluctuation display is sufficiently secured, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A issues a "stop sound command (voice command)" to the voice LSI 220d (voice output means). It is possible to send with sufficient time in accordance with the stop (temporary stop) of the variable display. Therefore, there is no problem that the stop sound is interrupted or the stop sound cannot be reproduced.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 has a high probability of being in the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the CPU 220a sends a “stop sound command at the time of definite stop of the symbol variation effect to the voice LSI 220d” when transmitting the effect start command. It is possible to prevent the problem that the stop sound is interrupted or that the stop sound cannot be played back by transmitting to the user.The voice (stop sound) executed based on this voice command is "Variation time of symbol variation production (time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop," 0.2 seconds "in the first time saving state with high probability," 1.6 seconds "in the second time saving state) ) And a stop sound output period (about; 0.3 seconds) of a voiced sound after the end of the silent period. Then, the voice LSI 220d executes voice control based on the voice command when the symbol variation effect is started. In the low probability first time saving state, the control regarding the stop sound is performed in the same manner as in the normal fluctuation state, but even in the low probability first time saving state, when the temporary stop is excluded from the stop mode, the high probability The control regarding stop sound may be performed by a method similar to the one hour reduction state.

  The CPU 220a transmits a voice command at the start of fluctuation of the effect design, and since the voice is composed of silence and voiced after the silence, the voice LSI 220d (voice output means) makes a sound (stop sound) immediately after receiving the voice command. Start playing. That is, when the symbol variation effect is started, the voice control is started, the silence is reproduced during the symbol variation effect (during variation display), and when the stop display (decision stop) is performed, the sound is reproduced, thereby identifying. Even when the information changes at high speed (0.2 seconds), the stop sound can be generated correctly and with simple control. In addition, since the voice executed based on the voice command related to the stop display of the symbol variation effect (variation display) is composed of a silent period of a predetermined time and a noisy stop sound output period after the silent period ends. It is easy to determine the start timing of sound reproduction (start timing of sound generation) (no timer is required), and from this point as well, it is easy to correctly generate the stop sound.

  When the symbol variation effect is being executed in the high probability first time saving state, "silence regarding stop sound" is generated in the speakers SP1 to SP4, and when fixed stop of the effect symbol is started, "Speaker SP1 to SP4" is displayed. "Sound" is generated regarding the stop sound. That is, in the high probability first time saving state, the effect design fluctuates at an ultra-high speed, and after the start of the change, only a few "0.2 seconds" have elapsed, the effect design is fixedly stopped. Even if the delay occurs, the stop sound is not interrupted and the stop sound can be generated correctly.

  As a result, the gaming state becomes the first time saving state with high probability, and even if the symbol variation effect is performed in the ultra-high speed (0.2 seconds) variation time (the degree of shortening the execution time of the symbol variation effect is large. However, the stop sound can be correctly generated according to the fixed stop of the effect design. That is, in the high probability first time-saving state, the effect design fluctuates at an ultra-high speed, and after the start of the fluctuation, just "0.2 seconds" has elapsed, the effect design is fixedly stopped. Even if the delay occurs, the stop sound is not interrupted and the stop sound can be generated correctly.

  On the other hand, the second time saving state is executed in the hit variation when the value of the limited frequency counter is a positive value during the time saving. Even in the symbol variation effect related to the second time saving state, the reach display is not performed on the effect display device 27 during the variation display. Even in the symbol variation effect in the second time saving state, a big hit is shown when the variation time (the time from the variation start to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the variation pattern determined when the variation display of the special symbol starts. Finalize the effect design. At this time, the change time of the special symbol has passed, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixedly stopped for a fixed time (about 0.5 seconds). To do.

  Even in the symbol variation effect in the second time saving state, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command determined when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 27a is generated. Set. Even in the second time saving state, the effect pattern is also defined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the predetermined fluctuation pattern, the predetermined effect pattern is uniquely set. May be set, or if the effect pattern and the individual variation patterns are set to have a many-to-one relationship, and the variation pattern is determined to be the predetermined variation pattern, the predetermined variation pattern is dealt with. One effect pattern may be selected for random number lottery, etc.

  Even in the second time saving state, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designating command, it sends the effect start command to the effect display control board 222A and the sound LSI 220d. However, in this case, the execution time of the symbol variation effect (the time from the start of variation to the start of the fixed stop) is determined to be "1.6 seconds" based on the variation pattern. At this time, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A sets an effect pattern that changes the "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol" and "middle effect symbol" by "1.6 seconds" based on the determined effect pattern. No temporary stop is performed in the variable display of "1.6 seconds".

  In the second time saving state, since the execution time (average change time) of the symbol variation effect is set to be long, even when the next big hit occurs immediately after the start of the second time saving state, the hall computer HPC performs the correct processing. More likely to do. That is, when the big hit game is started as in the comparative example of FIG. 18, a “hit game in-progress signal” indicating that the big hit game is being executed is output from the gaming machine to the hall computer HPC. As a result, the hall computer HPC raises a "signal indicating that the gaming machine is executing a big hit game (a hitting signal)", and while the hitting signal is rising, "the payout from the gaming machine is issued. The number of prize balls to be played "is counted.

  Then, when the big hit game is finished, the "winning game signal (game information)" is dropped in the gaming machine 1, so that the hall computer HPC also drops the hit signal. However, the hall computer HPC lowers the hit signal only after about 2 seconds have elapsed since the gaming machine 1 lowered the big hit game in-progress signal (game information) (“LT” in FIG. 18 is selected). reference).

  For this reason, the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) that is started immediately after the end of one big hit game becomes a big hit, and when the next big hit game is started, the hall computer HPC causes one big hit game (the last big hit). The hit signal V1 raised when the (playing) is started may remain in the state of being raised. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) after finishing the previous big hit game is a big hit, and the variation time of this symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) is “high probability first. The same problems as described below occur when "0.2 seconds" is reached as in the case of "one hour reduction state".

  In other words, after the last big hit game is over, after 0.2 seconds of fluctuation display and 0.5 fixed stop time, the gaming machine 1 sends a "hit game signal (game information)" relating to the next big hit game. However, at this point, the hall computer HPC has not yet lowered the hit signal for the previous big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the hall computer HPC raises the hitting signal V2 relating to the big hitting game of this time while keeping the hitting signal V1 relating to the big hitting game of the last time raised, so that the hitting signal during both hits. A state where V1 and V2 are simultaneously raised occurs (see the hatched area W in FIG. 18). Therefore, there is a possibility that the previous big hit game that the hall computer HPC has ended and the big hit game that starts this time are regarded as one big hit game. In this case, the hall computer HPC may recognize that the prize-ball payout amount in one big-hit game is too large, and may judge that an illegal act has been performed. It should be noted that "L1" indicates a time obtained by combining the fluctuation display time of 0.2 seconds and the fixed stop time of 0.5 seconds.

  On the other hand, like the specific example shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, in the second time saving state, when the result of the hit / miss determination is a big hit, the variation time of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) ( "1.6 seconds" is selected as the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop. For example, the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started immediately after the end of one jackpot game is a jackpot, and when the next jackpot game is started, when the next jackpot game is started, the hall computer HPC is The hit signal for the last big hit game has already been dropped. In other words, after the previous big hit game is over, after a total of 1.6 seconds of fluctuation display and 0.5 seconds of the fixed stop time (see reference numeral L2), the gaming machine 1 next time the big hit game. Although the "hit game in-play signal (game information)" is raised, the hall computer HPC has already lowered the hit signal regarding the previous big hit game. Therefore, there is no possibility that the previous big hit game that the hall computer HPC ended and the big hit game that starts this time are regarded as one big hit game (as shown in FIG. 18, a hit signal V1 related to the last big hit game). The signal V2 during a hit regarding the big hit game of this time is not started in a state where it is still started).

  Although illustration is omitted, at the end of one jackpot game, the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started after performing one out-of-range variation becomes a jackpot, and when the next jackpot game is started. Even if the next big hit game is started, the hall computer HPC has already lowered the hit signal regarding the previous big hit game. Also, at the end of one big hit game, if the result of the symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation production) started after performing the two times of deviation fluctuation is a big hit, the symbol started after performing the deviation deviation of three times Even when the result of the variation game (symbol variation production) is a big hit, the variation time of the symbol variation game (symbol variation production) (the time from the start of variation to the start of the fixed stop) is set to 1.6 seconds. . Then, when the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started after performing the out-of-range variation four times or more at the end of one jackpot game, the result is a high probability first time saving state, The variation time of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) (time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) is 0.2 seconds.

b-3. Contents of notice production using temporary stop As described above, temporary stop is performed in the symbol variation production in the normal variation state and the low probability first time saving state, and the symbol variation in the high probability first time reduction state and second probability reduction state. No temporary stop is performed in the production. However, in the present embodiment, the notice effect using the temporary stop is performed in the normal fluctuation state, and the notice effect using the temporary stop is not performed in the low probability first time saving state. However, the notice effect using the temporary stop may be performed in the low probability first time saving state. In addition, the temporary stop is not performed in the low probability first time saving state, and the temporary stop is used in the fluctuation shortening state (high probability first saving time state, low probability first saving time state, second probability saving state). The notice production may not be executable. In the following, a notice effect that is temporarily stopped and executed in a normal fluctuation state will be described.

  This notice effect is a “chance eye notice” indicating the result of the later symbol variation effect and the effect contents of the later symbol variation effect by the type of the effect symbol to be temporarily stopped. Further, when the symbol variation effect is a re-variation mode and the temporary stop is performed a plurality of times, the notice effect can be executed in each temporary stop. In the following description, the temporary stop executed immediately before the fixed stop may be referred to as “pre-fixed temporary stop” in one symbol variation effect. Then, in the present embodiment, the same effect symbol is displayed in the "temporary stop before confirmation" and the subsequent confirmation stop. In this case, the duration of the pre-fixed temporary stop is "0.3 seconds", and the duration of the fixed stop is "0.5 seconds". Therefore, the same effect symbol in the fixed temporary stop and the fixed stop ( The effect pattern for giving the chance notice) is displayed for a time longer than the fixed stop duration "0.5 seconds", that is, for "0.8 seconds". In this way, since it is possible to execute the chance eye notice using the effect symbol in “temporary stop before confirmation, sufficient time following confirmation stop”, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player misses the chance eye notice. . In addition, "the effect design to be temporarily stopped before confirmation" and "the effect design to be determined to stop" may be completely the same (for example, the numbers and the colors are the same), or are substantially the same (for example, "the numbers are the same and the colors are the same"). “Different” or “the same number as a mathematical number and a Chinese number, but different types”).

  Further, when the symbol variation effect is a re-variation mode and the temporary stop is performed a plurality of times, the temporary stop other than the pre-fixed temporary stop may be referred to as an "intermediate temporary stop". In this case, by setting the execution time of the intermediate temporary stop to “0.8 seconds”, the effect pattern at the time of the intermediate temporary stop is used, and moreover, the same notification time as the total time of the fixed temporary stop and the fixed stop is secured. At the same time, the announcement production (announcement of chance) will be performed. Also in this case, when the advance notice of chance appears, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the advance notice of chance.

  The effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as the chance eye) displayed in the notice effect (the chance eye notice) will be described. Here, in the present embodiment, the first chance, the second chance, the third chance, and the fourth chance are scheduled as the chances, and “temporary stop (intermediate temporary stop, before confirmation) This corresponds to the case where the effect design for performing "temporary stop)" is in the mode shown in FIGS.

  The first chance is the lowest chance (weakest chance), and as shown in FIG. 20 (a), all 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R are provided with odd numbers. It can be configured by stopping (excluding odd-numbered doublet numbers) (hereinafter referred to as the first weakest chance). In addition, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), one of all the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R displays a red design, and the rest display a green design (hereinafter referred to as the second maximum). It is also called a weak opportunity.) 20 to 23, a red symbol is shown by enclosing the arithmetic number in a broken circle, and a green symbol is shown by not enclosing the arithmetic number in a broken circle.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the weakest chance eye (the first weakest chance eye, the second weakest chance eye) appears in a single shot, "there is a possibility of reach occurrence" is notified. In this case, the probability that the reach actually occurs in the next symbol variation effect is set to "1/10". Further, when the weakest chance eyes (first weakest chance eye, second weakest chance eye) appear twice in a row, the fact that “the possibility regarding reach occurrence has increased” is notified. In this case, the probability that the reach actually occurs in the next symbol variation is "1/5".
When the weakest chance eyes (first weakest chance eye, second weakest chance eye) appear three times in a row, as shown in FIG. 22, "the occurrence of reach has been confirmed" is notified. In this case, the probability that the reach actually occurs in the next symbol variation is set to "100%", but the probability that the big hit occurs is "5%". Furthermore, even if the weakest chance eyes (the first weakest chance eye, the second weakest chance eye) appear four times in a row, the probability that a reach actually occurs in the next symbol change is "100%". However, the probability of a big hit is "10%". Then, when the weakest chance eyes (first weakest chance eye, second weakest chance eye) appear 5 times or more in succession, "it is intense heat" is notified. In this case, the probability that the reach actually occurs in the next symbol change is "100%", and the probability that the big hit is "50%" is notified. That is, in the present embodiment, the larger the number of times the weakest chances appear consecutively, the higher the reliability of occurrence of a big hit in the next symbol change (probability that the big hit symbol will be stopped and displayed).

  Here, in the present embodiment, "the weakest chance eyes appear N times (N is a natural number) continuously" is the maximum in "continuous N times of temporary stop (intermediate temporary stop, temporary stop before confirmation)". It is defined that a weak opportunity appears. ” For example, when the weakest chance eye appears in four consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop or temporary stop before confirmation), the weakest chance eyes appear four times in a row. In addition, among four consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop or temporary stop before confirmation), the weakest chance appears at the first and second temporary stops, and the weakest chance appears at the third temporary stop. If the weakest chance eye appears at the fourth temporary stop without appearing, it means that the weakest chance eye appears for two consecutive times. However, the method of counting the number of appearances of the weakest chance is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment, and may be, for example, the number of consecutive symbol variation effects in which the weakest opportunity appears. Specifically, it is possible to say that "the weakest chance eye appears N times in a row when the symbol variation effect in which the weakest chance eye appears N times in a row".

  The second opportunity is an opportunity having a higher level than the first opportunity (weakest opportunity) (hereinafter referred to as a one-shot reach confirmation opportunity), and as shown in FIG. It is configured by displaying a red symbol on two of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R and displaying a green symbol on the rest. When the second chance appears, as shown in FIG. 23A, the fact that the reach actually occurs in the next symbol variation effect is "100%" is notified.

  The third opportunity is an opportunity having a higher level than the second opportunity (one-shot reach confirmation opportunity) (hereinafter referred to as one-shot intense heat opportunity), and as shown in FIG. It is configured by displaying a red pattern on all 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R. When the third chance appears, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the probability that a reach will occur in the next symbol variation is "100%", and the probability of a big hit being "50%". Notify me.

  The fourth opportunity is an opportunity having a higher level than the third opportunity (one-shot intense heat chance) (hereinafter referred to as one-shot super-heat chance opportunity), and as shown in FIG. 21 (c). , 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R are used to display a specific "numerical combination". For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), a combination of numbers that can be combined with “2.2.3”, that is, “Mt. Fuji” is displayed, or “7.5.8”, that is, with “Nagoya”, can be combined. Display the combination of numbers, display the combination of numbers that can be combined with "8.8.1" or "Hawaii", or display the combination of numbers that can be combined with "6.3.4" or "Musashi." It is configured by displaying or the like. In this case, the probability that the reach actually occurs in the next symbol variation is "100%", and the probability that the big hit is "90%" is notified.

  Even in the case where the chance change (the first chance, the second chance, the third chance, the fourth chance) appears in the symbol variation effect preceding the target symbol variation effect, The game results of the contents indicated by the chance eyes and the number of appearances of chance eyes in the symbol variation production, and the case where the production (reach production) is achieved (when it is a true notice production) and when it is not achieved (falsehood) Of the notice production) may be provided.

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, prize ball payout process (S80), normal symbol game process (S100), normal electric auditors game process (S200), special symbol game process (S300), jackpot game process (S600), etc. Is being executed repeatedly. The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of the present embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S80 to S600 of FIG. 24 every time a timer interrupt of 4 msec cycle occurs after the power is turned on. However, in this embodiment, among the respective processes constituting the game control process shown in FIG. 24, the special symbol game process (S300) and the big hit game process (S600) will be described in detail. The prize ball payout process (S80) is a process related to the prize ball payout when the game balls enter the winning openings (17a, 17b, 31a, 45a to 47a), and the normal symbol game process (S100) is normal. It is a process for performing a variable display of a normal symbol and a stop display of a normal symbol (a stop display of a winning symbol or an outlier symbol) in the symbol display portion 63. In addition, the normal electric accessory game process (S200) is a process relating to opening and closing of the second starting opening 17b.

A. Special symbol game processing (S300)
When the special symbol game process (S300) is activated, as shown in FIG. 25, first, it is determined whether or not the first start prize or the second start prize has occurred (S301a, S301b). Then, when a negative determination is made in the processing of S301a and the processing of S301b (S301a; NO, S301b; NO), the processing directly proceeds to the processing of S308 and thereafter shown in FIG.

When the CPU 201 determines that the first start prize has been generated (S301a; YES), it is determined whether the first hold number is less than the predetermined number (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S302a). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302a (S302a; YES), the determination random number value is acquired accordingly (S303a). The determination random number value obtained based on the first start winning is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (first determination random number memory 202a shown in FIG. 6) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the first reservation number is cumulatively stored (additional storage) in the first reservation number memory 202c shown in FIG. 6 (S303a).
Here, as the determination random number value acquired in the process of S303a, (a) the winning / non-winning determination random number value used in the first winning / winning determination executed based on the first start winning, (b) the first special symbol display portion The symbol determination random number value for determining the hit symbol stopped and displayed on 62a, (c) "Reach random number value for determining whether or not to reach in the symbol variation effect", and the like are included.

  Following the processing of S303a, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for winning / discarding determination (special figure 1 big hit lottery random number value) acquired in the processing of S303a, and makes a preliminary determination (first figure big hitting lottery) regarding the first hit / miss judgment. 1 preliminary determination), and information indicating the result is stored in the first preliminary determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304a). Then, after transmitting the first start-up winning prize command to the sub-control board 220 (S305a), the process proceeds to S308 of FIG. Here, as described above, the first start prize command is a command indicating the information that can specify the result of the first preliminary determination, the first number of holdings after the first start prize, and the like. However, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the first number of holdings after the first start winning and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. In addition, when the result of the first hit determination in the first preliminary judgment is a big hit, in this first preliminary judgment, "preliminary judgment regarding the big hit symbol" using "special figure 1 symbol determination random number value" is also executed. . The information that can specify the result of the preliminary determination regarding the big hit symbol is also included in the first start winning command.

  Here, the latter is preferentially processed under a situation in which the determination random number value obtained based on the first starting prize and the determination random number value obtained based on the second starting prize are stored. (See below). 25 to 30, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start winning a prize (hereinafter, referred to as a process related to special figure 1) and the second start winning a prize. The same number of steps (numerical value) is attached to the similar processing among the executed processings (hereinafter, referred to as processing related to Toku-zu 2). Since the processes with the same number of steps are basically the same processes, in the following description, one of the “process relating to special figure 1” and the “process relating to special figure 2” will be described. The description of the other may be omitted. It should be noted that the "process related to Toku-zu 1" should be distinguished by adding the alphabet "a" to the "number of steps" and the "process related to Toku-zu 2" to the alphabet "b". There is.

  Further, when the CPU 201 determines that the second starting prize has been generated (S301b; YES), the number of reserved second special symbols corresponding to the second starting prize (second reserved number) is less than a predetermined number (this embodiment). Is less than 4) is determined (S302b). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302b (S302b; YES), the determination random number value is acquired accordingly (S303b). The determination random number value acquired based on the second start winning is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (the second determination random number memory 202b shown in FIG. 6) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the second reservation number is cumulatively stored (additional storage) in the second reservation number memory 202d shown in FIG. 6 (S303b). Here, as the determination random number value acquired in the process of S303b, (a) the winning / non-winning determination random number value used in the first winning / winning determination executed based on the second starting winning, (b) the second special symbol display portion 62b includes a symbol determination random value for determining the hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on 62b, (c) "reach random number value for determining whether or not to reach in the symbol variation effect", and the like.

  Following the process of S303b, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for winning / disabling determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery random number value) obtained in the process of S303b to make a preliminary determination (second figure big hit lottery) regarding the second winning / losing judgment. 2 pre-determination), and information indicating the result is stored in the second pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304b). Then, after transmitting the second start prize command to the sub-control board 220 (S305b), the process proceeds to S308 of FIG. Here, as described above, the second start prize command is a command indicating the information capable of specifying the result of the second preliminary determination and the second number of holdings after the start prize for the second start prize device 17a. . However, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the second number of holdings after the start winning for the second start winning device 17b and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. In addition, when the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 2 big hit lottery) in the second preliminary judgment is a big hit (winning), the "special figure 2 symbol determination random number value" is used in this second preliminary judgment. "Preliminary determination regarding big hit symbols" is also executed.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being executed (S308). Specifically, when the big hit game flag (see the processing of S378 in FIG. 27) is set (set to ON), a positive determination is made in the processing of S308. When the CPU 201 determines that the big hit game is being executed (S308; YES), the special symbol game process is ended and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, in the process of S308, when it is determined that the big hit game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is changing (either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing). Whether or not) is determined (S310). Then, if the special symbol is not changing (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not changed yet, or the stop symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (S312). Then, if the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and it is not during the stop display time displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314a, S314b). In this embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol is set to 0.5 seconds.

  This "condition to be able to start the variable display of special symbols" is that any of the "first reserved number" and the "second reserved number" is not "0". Then, the CPU 201 of the present embodiment preferentially determines whether or not the "second holding number" is "0" (S314b). That is, if the "second holding number" is not "0", the oldest determination random number value is read from the above-described second determination random number memory 202b (S316b), and the determination process of the second special symbol (second) The determination process) is performed (S320b). The determination random number value read out in S316b is obtained in S303b, and includes a win / fail determination random number value, a symbol determination random number value, a reach random number value, and the like.

  In this second winning / unjudging determination process (S320b), a process relating to the second winning / unwinning determination is performed. In the second hit determination process (S320b), it is determined whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability state (whether the probability variation flag is set). “Big hit judgment” is performed by using the “data table for use for judgment” and “random number value for judgment (judgment random value for big hit) read in the process of S316b”, and when the probability is low, “data for low probability” The “big hit determination” is performed using the “table” and the “random number value for determination read out in the process of S316b (determination random number value for big hit)”.

  The CPU 201 executes the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) subsequent to the second hit determination process (S320b). In the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the CPU 201, as shown in FIG. 28, when the result of the second hit determination process (S320b) is "big hit" (S501; YES), in S303b of FIG. After the symbol determination random number value acquired in the process is read from the second determination random number value memory 202b and the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 62b is set (determined) (S505), a variation for the jackpot. The process of setting the pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. Here, in the process of S505 in the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the normal jackpot symbol B or the probability variation jackpot symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol by random number lottery using the symbol determination random value (FIG. 7). See). If the result of the second winning / disagreement determination process (S320b) is "disengagement" (S501; NO), the disengagement symbol is set as the symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 62b (S507), A process of setting the fluctuation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Here, the process (S510) of setting the variation pattern table for big hits will be described with reference to FIG. 29, and the process (S540) of setting the variation pattern table for deviation will be described with reference to FIG. In the process of setting the variation pattern table for big hits (S510), it is determined whether or not it is within the "current period (predetermined period) in which the second shortened variation pattern table should be used", that is, whether or not the "second time saving state" is in progress. It is determined (S512). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S512; YES), after setting the “second shortened variation pattern table” shown in FIG. 31 (d) (S513), the process proceeds to S560 and thereafter. The "second shortened fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the second shortened state, and the fluctuation time is uniformly set to "1.6 seconds" (that is, the average fluctuation time is " 1.6 seconds "). In the second shortened state (state in which the limited frequency counter is a positive value) using the second shortened variation pattern table, the probability variation flag (hereinafter also referred to as the probability variation flag) is set (set to ON). Is set to the open state (see S673 in FIG. 34).

  Further, when the determination in S512 is negative (S512; NO), whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “high probability state” (whether the probability variation flag is set to ON or not) It is determined (S514). Here, in the gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the "high probability state", it is the "shortening variation state", but when it is the "low probability state", it is the "shortening variation state". It may be a "normal fluctuation state".

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “high probability state” (S514; YES), it is the high probability first time saving state, and therefore the “high probability first time saving variation” shown in FIG. After setting the "pattern table" (S515), the process proceeds to S560 and thereafter. This "high probability first time saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the high probability first time saving state, and the fluctuation time (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) Is uniformly set to "0.2 seconds" (that is, the average fluctuation time is "0.2 seconds"). In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) determined by the “high probability first time saving fluctuation pattern table” for the big hit and the “high probability of deviation” for the big hit. Although the average fluctuation time (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) determined by the “first time saving fluctuation pattern table” is made equal, the former may be longer (or shorter) than the latter.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "low probability state" (S514; NO, S516; YES), whether the gaming state is the "shortening variation state" (variation shortening flag is set to ON). It is determined whether or not) (S516). Then, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "shortening variation state" (S516; YES), it is the low probability first time saving state, and therefore the "low probability first time saving state" shown in FIG. "Variation pattern table for use" is set (S518), and the process proceeds to S560 and thereafter. This "low probability first time saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the low probability first time saving state (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop), and the average fluctuation. The time is set to "3.5 seconds". In this case, the reach effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, but the reach effect may not be executed as in the high probability first time saving state.

  Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is neither the high probability state nor the "shortening variation state" (S514; NO, S516; NO), it is the normal variation state, so that "" shown in FIG. After setting the "variation pattern table for normal variation" (S520), the process proceeds to S560 and thereafter. The "variation pattern table for normal variation" is a variation pattern table for determining the variation time of the normal variation state, and the variation time of 12.5 seconds or more is set.

  Next, in the process (S540) of setting the deviation variation table, whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “high probability state” (the probability variation flag is set to ON, as shown in FIG. 30). It is determined whether or not) (S541). Then, in the case of "high probability state" (S541; YES), since it is the high probability first time saving state, the "high probability first time saving variation pattern table" shown in FIG. 32 (b) is set. After that (S543), the process proceeds to S560 and thereafter. This "high probability first time saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the high probability first time saving state, and the fluctuation time (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) Is uniformly set to "0.2 seconds" (that is, the average fluctuation time is "0.2 seconds").

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "low probability state" (S541; NO), whether the gaming state is the "shortening variation state" (whether or not the variation shortening flag is set to ON) ) Is determined (S545). Then, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "shortening variation state" (S545; YES), it is the first time saving state with low probability, so the "low probability first time saving" shown in FIG. "Variation pattern table for use" is set (S547), and the process proceeds to S560 and thereafter. This "low probability first time saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the low probability first time saving state (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop), and the average fluctuation. The time is set to "3.5 seconds". In this case, there are cases where the reach effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, and cases where the reach effect is not performed, and when the reach effect is not performed, the variation corresponding to the portion described as "no reach effect" in FIG. 32 (c). When the pattern table is set and the reach effect is performed, the variable pattern table corresponding to the portion described as “with reach effect” in FIG. 32C is set. If the reach effect is not executed, the change time (the time from the start of the change to the start of the fixed stop) is set to be short, and the change time to execute the reach effect (the time from the start of the change to the start of the fixed stop) is long. Is set. However, the reach effect may not be executed as in the high probability first time saving state.

  Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is neither the high probability state nor the "shortening variation state" (S541; NO, S545; NO), it is the normal variation state, so that "" shown in FIG. After setting the "variation pattern table for normal variation" (S548), the process proceeds to S560 and thereafter. Here, in the processing of S548, when the reach effect is not performed, the variation pattern table corresponding to the portion described as “no reach effect” in FIG. 32A is set, and when the reach effect is performed, 32, the variation pattern table corresponding to the portion described as "with reach effect" in the same column of FIG. 32 (a) is set.

  Here, of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the fluctuation time (the time from the fluctuation start to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern selected when the fluctuation shortening function is operating is , Shorter than the fluctuation time (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern selected when the fluctuation shortening function is not operating. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the result of the hit / miss determination is “out”, the length of the variation time is determined in consideration of the number of holdings regarding the special symbol and the presence or absence of the reach effect. In other words, the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (the time from the start of variation to the start of the fixed stop) is selected when it is determined that the reach effect is performed. It is shorter than the fluctuation time (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation time (average variation time; 0.2 seconds) in the high probability first time saving state is shorter than the time (0.5 seconds, that is, the confirmation display time) at which the special symbol is fixedly stopped. That is, the variation time in the high probability first time saving state is shorter than the fixed display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol. In this way, in the high probability first time-saving state, ultra-high-speed fluctuation is performed for a time shorter than the confirmed display time.

  In the process of S560, a variation pattern determination random value (a random number value for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol) is acquired (S560). Then, the variation pattern is set using the variation pattern table set in the variation pattern table setting process (S510, S510) and the random number value obtained in the process of S560 (S562). Then, the CPU 201 starts the variable display of the special symbol on the second special symbol display portion 62b (S570), and at the same time, a predetermined command (symbol) indicating the start of the symbol variation toward the sub-control portion 220A (sub-control board 220). A fluctuation start command) is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a "variation pattern designation command (command that designates a variation pattern)", a "special symbol stop information designation command", etc. relating to a special symbol toward the sub control board 220. As shown in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination random number value may be generated (acquired) when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, but is acquired in the processing of S303b or S303a (starting (Obtained at the time of winning)).

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

  Here, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether to perform the reach effect, whether or not the symbol for which the special symbol is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol (big hit symbol), and the variation pattern. If is known, it is possible to determine the time when the special symbol is variably displayed. In addition, if you analyze the special symbol stop information designating command, whether the special symbol stops at the big hit symbol or stops at the off symbol, and further if you stop at the big hit symbol, you can know which big hit symbol is. it can. That is, in the special figure 2 symbol variation start processing (S500b), the kind of big hit shown in FIG. 7 can be known, and in the special figure 1 symbol variation start processing (S500a) described later, the kind of big hit shown in FIG. 7 is known. be able to. After the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines the effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on these pieces of information, it outputs the effect pattern display control signal to the effect display control board 222 to effect the effect. Variable display and stop display of symbols are performed. Further, based on the variation time (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not the so-called reach effect is performed on the effect display device 27, and further what kind of reach effect is to be performed. Then, the sub control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like in accordance with the effect contents determined in this way, thereby performing the effect of the determined contents.

  When the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b; YES) and the “first hold number” is not “0” (S314a; NO), the oldest from the first determination random value memory 202a. The random number for determination is read out (S316a), and the first hit / miss determination process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) based on FIG. 28, the special symbol game process (S300) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the first hit / miss determination process performed as the process of S320a is performed in the same manner as the second hit / miss determination process performed as the process of S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process performed as the process of S500a is the process of S500b. It is performed in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol variation start process performed.

  Also in the first winning / disabling determination process (S320b), it is determined whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the high-probability state. If the gaming state is the high-probability state, the "high-probability data table" and the process of S316a are performed. The “big hit determination” is performed using the read determination random number value (large hit determination random number value), and when the probability is low, the “low probability data table” and the determination read in the process of S316a are performed. "Big hit determination" is performed using the "random number value for big hit determination random number value". Then, also in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the CPU 201, when the result of the first hit determination process (S320a) is a “big hit” (S501; YES), the symbol acquired in the process of S303a of FIG. 25. After reading the determined random number value from the first determination random number value memory 202a and setting (determining) the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 60a (S505), the fluctuation pattern table for the big hit is set. A process is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. Here, in the process of S505 in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the normal big hit symbol A or the probability variation big hit symbol A is determined as the big hit symbol by random number lottery using the symbol determination random value. In addition, when the result of the first winning / disagreement determination process (S320b) is "displacement" (S501; NO), the disengagement symbol is set as the symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 62a (S507). A process of setting the fluctuation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Even in this special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), after performing the processes of S560 and S562 in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display portion 62a. The variable display of is started (S570). Then, the command indicating the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (the symbol variation start command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S572), and the number of reservations related to the first special symbol is further transmitted. The process of subtracting "1" from the (first hold number) and the process of transmitting a command for specifying the subtracted hold number (first hold number) to the sub-control board 220 (S575), The special symbol game process (S300) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Next, in the process of S310 of the special symbol game process (S300) (see FIG. 26), when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES), already, the special The variation pattern of the symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the variable display of the special symbol is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). At that time, the variation time of the special symbol is predetermined in accordance with the variation pattern, so by starting the variation of the special symbol and setting the timer at the same time, it is determined whether or not a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Then, when the variable time has not elapsed yet (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is finished as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed (S341; YES), the changing first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped (S344), and the stop symbol is displayed, and the symbol is also displayed. A stop command is output to the sub control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

  In the process of S350, if it is determined that the stop display time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is finished as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the stop display time of the special symbol has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion (62a or 62b) (S352 of FIG. 27).

  When a positive determination is made in the process of S352 in FIG. 27, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress status in a buffer to be referred to at the end of the “big hit game” described later. (Storing) (S354). Specifically, "type of big hit (probability variation big hit, normal big hit)" and "state of gaming state flag" are set (stored) (S354). Further, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the processing of S354.

  Here, the “gaming state flag” is a flag indicating the “gaming state of the gaming machine 1”, specifically, a “probability variation flag”, a “variation shortening flag”, an “open extension flag”, etc., and in the processing of S354. Is set with data indicating which of these flags is set to "ON" or "OFF" (data indicating the current gaming state). In addition, "probability change flag" is a flag that indicates that the probability of winning or losing the special symbol is set to a high probability (high probability state) (the probability variation function is operating). Yes, the "fluctuation shortening flag" is a flag indicating that the variation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is shortened (shortening variation state) (that the time saving function is operating). Further, the "open extension flag" is a flag indicating that the opening time of the second starting port 17b (normal electric accessory 17d) is extended (the opening extension function is operating). In this embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timings of the “fluctuation shortening flag” and the “open extension flag” are the same, and both flags are treated as one. In this manner, the shortened variation state is also the open / extended state, and when the shortened variation state ends, the open / extended state also ends with it.

  Following the processing of S354, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs processing of setting the opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening 31a (special winning device) according to the type of big hit to be generated (S370). Specifically, when "16R probability variation big hit" is generated, an opening / closing pattern for performing "16 rounds" of round game with the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a being "30 seconds" is set, and "4R probability variation big hit" or " When the "4R normal big hit A" is generated, an opening / closing pattern for performing a round game "4 rounds" in which the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 31a is "30 seconds" is set. Furthermore, when "4R normal big hit B" is generated, an opening / closing pattern for performing a round game "4 rounds" in which the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 31a is "0.2 seconds" is set. Then, following the process of S370, a process of setting (setting ON) the big hit game flag is performed (S378). By setting this "big hit game flag", the big hit game executing means starts to operate and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the "big hit gaming state".

  Subsequent to the processing of S378, the processing shifts to the processing of S380 and thereafter. Here, when the "big hit game flag" is set in the process of S378, the big hit game executing means starts to operate and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the "big hit gaming state", but in this gaming machine 1 While the "big hit game flag" is set (while the big hit game executing means is operating), the probability changing function, the time saving function, and the opening extension function are not allowed to work. Therefore, after performing a series of processing from S380 as follows, the special symbol game processing (S300) is ended. Specifically, in the process of S380, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S380), and if not set (S380; NO), the process directly proceeds to S384. If it is set (S380; YES), a process (S382) for canceling the probability variation flag (set to OFF) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S384. The jackpot probability is set to the normal probability by the process of S382.

  In the process of S384, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON), and if it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is left as it is, and FIG. To return to the game control process. On the other hand, in the processing of S384, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), the fluctuation shortening flag and the opening extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) ( S386, S387), through the special symbol game process (S300), and returns to the game control process of FIG. Then, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 24, a jackpot game process described later is performed.

  Next, the process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 27 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display portion 62a or the second special symbol display portion 62b is the "off symbol" (S352; NO), is the value of the limited frequency counter a positive value? If it is a positive value (S390; YES), the value of the limited frequency counter is decremented by "-1" (S392), and the process proceeds to S398. When the value of the limited frequency counter is "0" (S390; NO), the process directly proceeds to S398.

  In the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation reduction flag is set (set to ON) (S398). Then, when the fluctuation reduction flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is left as it is and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the fluctuation reduction flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), after the value of the fluctuation reduction counter is "-1" (S400), whether the value of the fluctuation reduction counter has become "0". It is determined whether or not (S404). Then, if it is not "0" (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is left as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S404 that the value of the fluctuation shortening counter has become “0” (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is switched from the shortening fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. It will be. Therefore, after performing the process (S410) of canceling the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) and the process (S416) of canceling the open extension flag (set to OFF), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited. Then, the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the "variation reduction counter" indicates the upper limit number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol performed in the variation reduction state, and when the value becomes "0", the variation display of the special symbol this time shortens the variation state. Is completed, the next variation display is switched to the normal variation state, and the variation display of the special symbol after the next time is performed in the normal variation state.

B. Big hit game processing (S600)
While the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 24, it is determined that the “big hit game flag” is set in the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 33 (S602; YES), the process related to the execution of the big hit game is performed.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of the big hit game process (S600). When the special winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, a predetermined opening time elapses, or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31a, the game is temporarily closed, but a predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it becomes an open state again. Here, the game in which the large winning opening 31a in the closed state (non-enterable state) is in the open state (enterable state) and is in the open state again is referred to as a "unit operation". When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (16 times or 4 times), the big hit game ends after a predetermined ending period. Then, when the big hit game ends, the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) becomes executable. Hereinafter, detailed processing contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

  When the big hit game (big hit game A, big hit game B or big hit game C) is started, it is first determined whether or not the special winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the special winning opening 31a is closed in the "normal gaming state which is not the big hitting game state", so that the big winning opening 31a is in the closed state immediately after the start of the big hitting game. Therefore, immediately after the start of the big hit game, it is determined that the special winning opening 31a is not open (S604; NO), and subsequently it is determined whether or not the conditions for ending the big hit game are satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not "the number of unit operations executed after the start of the big hit game" has reached the set number of times of the corresponding big hit game (S612).

  However, immediately after the big hit game is started, the ending condition of the big hit game is not satisfied, so that a negative judgment is necessarily made in the process of S612 (S612; NO). Therefore, the process proceeds to S614, and it is determined whether or not an interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 31a is the time during which the special winning opening 31a is in the closed state between unit operations. Immediately after the big hit game is started, the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state, so it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S614; YES), and the big winning opening is decided. After releasing 31a (S616), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 33 is once ended and the game control process of FIG. 24 is returned to.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, after performing a series of various processes shown in FIG. 24, the jackpot game process (S600) is started again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 24 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 33 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. When a positive determination is made in the processing of S604, whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31a (“30 seconds” for the jackpot games A and B, “0.2 seconds” for the jackpot game C) has elapsed. It is determined (S606).

  If the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the special winning opening 31a (S610), it exits the big hit game processing (S600) shown in FIG. 30 and the game control of FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, if the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entered in the special winning opening 31a has reached a specified number (S608). Then, even when the number of entered game balls reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of entered game balls reaches the specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time.

  When the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO) and the number of entered balls has not reached the prescribed number (S608; NO), the big winning game of FIG. 33 is left open with the special winning opening 31a open. The process is exited to return to the game control process of FIG.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “big hit gaming state”, the opening time of the special winning opening 31a elapses while the game control processing of FIG. 24 is repeatedly executed many times (S606; YES). Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31a (S608; YES), and the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). In this way, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the "big hit gaming state", the big hit game process (S600) is executed again, and when it is determined that the special winning opening 31a is closed in S604 (S604; NO), It is determined whether or not the ending condition of the "big hit game" is satisfied (S612). Here, when the "big hit game" is "big hit game A", it is judged whether or not the number of unit operations (round number) executed during the hit game has reached "16", and "big hit game B" In the case of “big hit game C”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit operations (round number) executed during the hit game has reached “4”. Then, if the number of unit operations (the number of rounds) has not reached the set number (S612; NO), after confirming that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614; YES), the big prize is awarded again. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). On the other hand, in the processing of S612, when it is determined that the ending condition of the "big hit game" is satisfied (S612; YES), after the "big hit game end processing (S650)" shown below, the big hit game processing (S600) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, the jackpot game end process (S650) will be described with reference to FIG.

  When this big hit game end time process (S650) is activated, the CPU 201 releases the big hit game flag (set to OFF) as shown in FIG. 34 (S655), and then executes the aforementioned "big hit end reference buffer (Fig. By referring to "S354 of 27"), the information about the type of the big hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as "this time's hit symbol") which is the premise of the big hit game of this time is acquired (S660), and this information is obtained. Based on this, processing for setting the game state after the big hit game is finished, and the like. First, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol of this time (the symbol stopped in the process of S344 of FIG. 26) is a probability variation big hit symbol (S665). Here, in the present embodiment, the "probability variation jackpot design" is a "big hit symbol indicating occurrence of 4R probability variation jackpot" or "a jackpot design indicating occurrence of 16R probability variation jackpot".

  When the big hit design of this time is not the probability variation big hit design (S665; NO), that is, when the big hit design of this time is the normal big hit design, the CPU 201 sets "100" to the fluctuation reduction counter (S675), After performing the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680) and the process of setting the open extension flag (S685), the jackpot game end process (S650) is ended. In addition, when the big hit design of this time is the probability variation big hit design (S665; YES), the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S670). Then, the CPU 201 sets the fluctuation shortening counter to "10,000" (S672), sets the limited frequency counter to "4" (S673), sets the fluctuation shortening flag (S680), and opens the variable shortening counter. After performing the process of setting the extension flag (S685), the big hit game end process (S650) is finished. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, when the average fluctuation times of the “high probability first time saving state” and the “low probability first time saving state” are made equal and both of them constitute the “second state”, In the big hit game end processing (S650), even when it is determined that the big hit symbol of this time is not the probability variation big hit symbol in the processing of S665, the process of setting "4" to the limited frequency counter (the same process as S673) is performed. Is desirable.

(5) Production control process (S700)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, an outline of “effect control processing (S700)” performed by the sub control unit 220A (CPU 220a of the sub control board 220) in cooperation with the effect display control unit 222A will be described. It should be noted that FIG. 35 shows only main processes among the respective processes constituting the effect control process. In this production control process (S700), main processing such as processing at the time of holding occurrence (S1000), design variation processing (S1100), processing at the time of holding digest (S1600), notice management processing (S1700), big hit game production processing (S1800), etc. Processing is repeatedly executed. Further, since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 35 is approximately 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed every approximately 2 msec. Of the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 35, description of the big hit game effect processing will be omitted.

a. Processing when hold occurs (S1000)
In the process at the time of holding occurrence (S1000), as shown in FIG. 36, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the command at the time of starting winning (S1005; YES), the pre-determination (first After performing the processing of storing information indicating the result of the 1-preliminary determination or the second preliminary determination, the information regarding the number of holdings, and the processing of adding the holding display (S1010), the processing proceeds to the processing of the row after S1011. .

  Here, in the process of S1010, when the start winning command based on the first start winning is received (S1005; YES), the "information regarding the result of the first preliminary determination" is stored in the first preliminary determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format. Other information such as information for identifying the reach random number value is stored in the first determination random number value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and is also stored in the first holding number information memory 223b. The value of the 1st hold | maintenance number which exists is made into "+1", and the lowest one is turned on among the display parts (A1-A4) which were light-extinguished in the 1st hold display apparatus 25a (S1010). In addition, when the start winning award command based on the second start winning is received (S1005; YES), “information regarding the result of the second preliminary determination” is stored in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b, and the reach random number value is specified. Other information such as information is stored in a second determination random number value information memory (not shown) in a shift memory format, and the value of the second holding number stored in the second holding number information memory 224b is “+1”. Then, the lowest one of the display parts (B1 to B4) that are turned off in the second hold display device 25b is turned on (S1010). In the following description, the “display unit lower than the predetermined display unit” refers to a display unit on which a pending display corresponding to a random number for determination processed after the predetermined display unit is made, The “display unit higher than the predetermined display unit” refers to the display unit in which the reserved symbol corresponding to the random number for determination processed before the predetermined display unit is displayed. For example, the display position one lower than the first display unit A1 is the second display unit A2, and the display position one higher than the second display unit A2 is the first display unit A2. Further, when the first starting prize is generated, the information for specifying the reach random number value is stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and the second starting prize is generated. In this case, the information for identifying the reach random number value and the like are stored in the second determination random number value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format.

  In the processing of S1011, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the normal fluctuation state (S1011). That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation reduction flag has been canceled (set to OFF) (S1011). Here, when the affirmative determination is made in the above-described processing of S404 (see FIG. 27), the main control unit 200A transmits to the sub control unit 220A a command indicating that the gaming state has become the normal fluctuation state. It Moreover, since the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A differs depending on whether the game state is the normal variation state or the shortened variation state, the sub control unit 220A gives a start winning a prize. It is possible to determine the fluctuation state at the time of occurrence (whether the normal fluctuation state or the shortened fluctuation state).

  When it is determined that the current game state is not the normal fluctuation state in the process of S1011 (S1011; NO), the process at the time of the hold occurrence (S1000) is ended as it is. When it is determined that the current game state is the normal variation state (S1011; YES), the process proceeds to S1012, and it is determined whether or not the starting prize that has undergone the affirmative determination in S1005 is the first starting prize. Yes (S1012). Then, if it is the first start prize (S1012; YES), the process proceeds to the processing of S1015 and thereafter, and if it is the second start prize (S1012; NO), the notice flag is released (set to OFF). If it is released (set to OFF) (S1013; YES), the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is ended. If it is determined that the notice flag is set (set to ON) in the process of S1013 (S1013; NO), the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF), and then the process at the time of holding occurrence (S1000) is ended. Here, the advance notice flag is a flag indicating that the advance notice effect is started, but in the present embodiment, even if the advance notice effect is started, the advance notice effect is ended when the second start winning occurs. . However, the notice effect may be continued even if the second start prize is generated.

  In the process of S1015, it is determined whether or not there is a pre-hold regarding the first hold and all the pre-holds are out-of-holds (S1015). Here, “preceding hold” means that a target determination random number value (hereinafter, referred to as “holding target”) based on the first starting prize is stored in the first determining random number memory 202a (the first starting prize). Based on the determination random number value (acquisition information) already stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the pre-holding is determined to be consumed before the target holding. It is a random number value (hold). Then, in the present embodiment, the notice effect using the temporary stop is executed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold, and the result of the notice effect in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the target hold (big hit). Occurrence, reach occurrence, etc.) is indicated. In addition, even if there is a pre-hold regarding the first hold, if the pre-hold includes a hit hold, execution of the notice effect is not determined (a notice flag is set) (S1015). Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the execution of the notice effect may be decided (the notice flag is set) even if the hit hold is included in the previous hold, and the notice is also given in the symbol variation effect based on the second start winning. You may execute the effect.

  Then, if the determination in S1015 is negative (S1015; NO), the processing when the hold occurs (S1000) ends. On the other hand, if the determination in S1015 is affirmative (S1015; YES), it is determined whether the advance notice flag has been canceled (set to OFF) (S1017), and set (set to ON). (S1017; NO), the processing at the time of the hold occurrence (S1000) is ended as it is. That is, when the notice effect has already started, the notice effect is not executed again by the process of S1017.

  When it is determined in S1017 that the advance notice flag is cleared (set to OFF) (S1017; YES), based on the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination (first preliminary determination) specified by the start winning command received this time. Then, it is determined whether or not the hold generated this time is a hit hold (S1020). If the winning is on hold (S1020; YES), the winning lottery (random number lottery) is performed (S1025).

  If the winning lottery (random number lottery) is unsuccessful (S1030; NO), the pending occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. If the winning lottery (random number lottery) is won (S1030; YES), a process for setting a winning notice effect pattern for winning is performed while considering the number of pre-holds regarding the first holding number (S1040). Then, if S1040 is performed, the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1040), and then the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) ends. Here, in the process of S1040, the notice production pattern table shown in FIG. 37 is used, but in the process of S1040, a plurality of notices described in the column corresponding to the number of pre-holds at that point in the notice production pattern table are used. Among the effect patterns, the one notice effect pattern selected by the random number lottery is set.

  Further, if it is determined in the process of S1020 that the currently generated hold is out of hold (S1020; NO), the out lottery (random number lottery) is performed (S1060). Here, the probability of winning the missed lottery (random number lottery) is lower than the probability of winning the winning lottery (random number lottery) described above. When the lottery for out-of-range (random number lottery) is unsuccessful (S1065; NO), the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning lottery for randomization (random number lottery) is won (S1065; YES), the noticeable effect pattern for disengagement is set in consideration of the number of pre-holds regarding the first hold and whether or not the reach effect is executed. Processing is performed (S1070). Then, after setting the advance notice flag (setting it to ON) (S1070), the process at the time of holding occurrence (S1000) is ended. Here, in the process of S1070, the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (a) or the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (b) is used, but the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (a) shows reach effect. It is a notice effect pattern table selected when not executing, and the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38B is a notice effect pattern table selected when executing the reach effect. Then, in any of the notice effect pattern tables, one notice effect pattern selected by the random number lottery is set among the plurality of notice effect patterns described in the column corresponding to the hold number at that time.

  Here, FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 describe a notice production pattern table corresponding to the first hold number, and each notice production pattern table has a large number of notice production patterns as random number values (not shown). It is associated and stored. Then, the notice production pattern of 1 is set by random number lottery. Further, in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, the contents of the notice effect relating to the first processed in the pre-holding are at the right end (when the number of pre-holding is 3, the column of pre-holding 3 and the number of pre-holding are 2). In the case of the pre-holding 2 column, when the pre-holding is 1, the column of the pre-holding 1) is described, and the game result (big hit, miss) achieved by digesting the target hold and the effect contents to be executed (reach effect) ) Is described in the “Target reservation column”. In addition, "big hit" in the target hold column of FIG. 37 indicates "the game result is a big hit", and "out of bounds" in the target hold column of (a) of FIG. Yes, a disengagement effect related to disengagement (that is, disengagement effect without reach effect) is executed ”, and“ re-disengagement ”in the target reservation column of FIG. 38 (b) means“ a game result is It is a detachment, and the detachment effect related to the reach detachment is executed ”. In addition, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores the information stored in S1010 as to whether or not the symbol variation effect based on the object suspension is accompanied by the reach effect (“the reach random number value transmitted by the main control unit 200A”, “ When performing the preliminary determination of the variation pattern, it is possible to make the determination based on whether or not the variation pattern to be preliminarily determined is a variation pattern with a reach effect ".

  Further, in FIGS. 37 and 38, "1st" in the column of each previous reservation indicates that the "first chance" appears, and the numerical value in the parentheses attached to the right side of "1st" is "first". The number of appearances of the first chance ”is shown. In addition, "second" in the column of pre-holding 1 indicates that the "second chance" appears, "3rd" in the column of pre-holding 1 indicates that the "third chance" appears, The “fourth” in the column of the pre-holding 1 indicates that the “fourth chance” appears. For example, when the notice production pattern P11 is selected, the notice production in which the first chance appears twice is executed in the three symbol variation productions executed by digesting the three previous suspensions, and the target suspension is performed. A continuous production schedule (a schedule in which the first chance appears six times in a row) is set so that the jackpot production is performed in the symbol variation production that is executed by digestion. In addition, when the notice effect pattern P1r is selected, the notice effect is not performed in the symbol variation effect that is executed by exercising the pre-holding 3 and the pre-holding 2 but is performed in the symbol variation effect that is executed by exercising the pre-holding 1 The fourth chance appears, and the schedule of the continuous effect is set so as to perform the big hit effect in the symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting the target hold.

  In addition, when the notice production pattern P21 is selected, in the design variation production executed by digesting the front hold 2 and the front hold 1, the first chance appears three times, and the target hold is digested. A continuous production schedule (a schedule in which the first chance appears six times in a row) is set so as to perform a big hit production in the symbol variation production to be executed. Furthermore, when the effect pattern P2r is selected, the fourth chance appears in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the pre-holding 1, and the jackpot effect is performed by the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the target hold. The continuous production schedule is set as described above.

  Further, when the notice production pattern Q11 shown in FIG. 38 (a) is selected, the notice production in which the first chance appears once in the pattern variation production executed by digesting the pre-hold 3 and the pre-hold 2 is performed. The notice effect is not performed in the design variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 1. Then, the schedule of the continuous production (the schedule in which the first chance appears twice in succession) is set so that the symbol variation production that is executed after the target suspension is executed is normally out. When the notice production pattern Q22 shown in FIG. 38 (a) is selected, the notice production in which the first chance appears twice in the symbol variation production executed by digesting the pre-holding 2 is performed, and the pre-holding 1 In the design variation effect that is executed by digesting, the notice effect is not performed, but in the pattern variation effect that is executed by digesting the target hold, the continuous production schedule is performed (the first chance is consecutive twice). A schedule) that will appear.

  Further, when the notice production pattern R11 shown in FIG. 38 (b) is selected, the notice production in which the first chance appears once in the pattern variation production executed by exercising the front hold 3 to the front hold 1 is performed. A schedule of continuous production (a schedule in which the first chance appears three times in a row) is set so that the "reach out" is performed in the symbol variation production that is executed by digesting the target hold. In addition, when the notice production pattern R1n is selected, the notice variation using the chance eyes is not performed in the pattern variation production executed by digesting the pre-holding 3 and the pre-holding 2 but executed by digesting the pre-holding 1. In the symbol fluctuation effect, the second effect is displayed once in advance, and the schedule of the continuous effect is set such that the "reach out" is performed in the symbol fluctuation effect that is executed after the target hold is exhausted.

b. Design variation effect processing (S1100)
In the symbol variation effect process (S1100), as shown in FIG. 39, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105; YES), the processes of S1110 and thereafter are executed.

  The CPU 220a can determine the result of the hit / miss determination executed in the main control unit 200A based on the received "special symbol stop information designation command". Then, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit (S1110; YES), the effect pattern table at the time of a big hit is sorted based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1115). If the result of the hit / miss determination is out (S1110; NO), the effect pattern table at the time of out is distributed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1120).

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 finishes the processing of S1115 or S1120, it performs the processing of S1140. In the process of S1140, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined using the effect pattern table set in the process of S1115 or S1120 (S1140). In this case, when a single effect pattern is stored in each effect pattern table, in S1140, the single effect pattern is determined as the effect pattern to be used, and a random number value for determination is set in each effect pattern table. When a plurality of effect patterns are stored in the associated state, random number lottery is performed in S1140 to determine the effect pattern. Here, in the process of S1140 that has undergone the process of S1115, depending on the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140, the form of the effect display or the reach effect executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the variation of the effect symbol. The display pattern from the start of display to the end (confirmed display) is determined (S1140). Further, in the process of S1140 that is executed after the process of S1120, the mode of the effect display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the presence / absence of reach effect execution, the reach effect, depending on the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140. A reach effect mode when executing effects, and a display pattern from the start to the end (fixed display) of variable display of effect symbols are determined.

  However, when the effect pattern determined in S1140 is an effect pattern involving intermediate temporary stop, it is handled as follows according to the state of the notice flag. That is, when the advance notice flag is canceled (set to OFF), it is determined that the chance eye (first to fourth chance eyes) is not configured by the effect design that is temporarily stopped in the middle. Further, when the notice flag is set (set to ON), the effect design to be temporarily stopped is adapted to match the schedule of the continuous effect. For example, in the case where the symbol variation effect is to change once again after one intermediate temporary stop, the effect pattern P11 of the notice effect is selected, and the pre-holding 3 is exhausted and executed. In, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is set so that the first chance is displayed at the time of intermediate temporary stop.

  After performing the processing of S1140, the CPU 220a performs the processing of setting the stop symbol (the symbol to be confirmed and displayed) of the effect symbol (S1145), and then proceeds to the processing of S1150. Here, in the process of S1145 that is executed after the processes of S1115 and S1140, a specific mode or the like of "the effect design for confirming and displaying the big hit" is selected and set as the "big hit stop design", and the process of S1120. In the process of S1145 executed after the processes of S1140 and S1140, a specific mode or the like of the "effect symbol for confirming the disengagement" is selected and set as the "disengagement stop symbol".

  However, also in S1145, the determined stop symbol is determined as follows according to the state of the notice flag. That is, when the advance notice flag is canceled (set to OFF), it is determined that the stop symbol does not form a chance eye (first to fourth chance eyes). Further, when the notice flag is set (set to ON), it is determined to match the schedule of the continuous effect. For example, when the effect pattern P11 of the notice effect is selected and is executed by digesting the pre-holding 3, the stop symbol is set so that the first chance is displayed.

  In the process of S1150, a command (effect display detailed command) for designating the "effect pattern" determined in the process of S1140 and the "stop pattern of the effect pattern" determined in the process of S1145 is applied to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board). 222) to start variable display of effect symbols (S1150). That is, the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started. After that, in the processing of S1405, when the CPU 220a determines that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is received (S1405; YES), the received symbol stop command is displayed in the effect display control unit. It is transferred to 222A, the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1410), and the symbol variable effect is ended.

c. Pending digestion process (S1600)
In the hold-digesting process (S1600), as shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the symbol variation start command (S1605; YES), the notice flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether it has been done (S1610). Then, when the advance notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1610; NO), the process of decrementing the number of reservations indicated by the reservation display by “−1” and the advance corresponding to the determination random number value to be exhausted. A process of erasing the information indicating the result of the determination (first preliminary determination or second preliminary determination) from the corresponding preliminary determination result information memory (221b, 222b) and the lower storage area of the preliminary determination result information memory. The process of shifting the information related to the result of the pre-determination to the upper storage area by one, and the information stored in the lower storage area of the determination random number value information memory (not shown) (specify the reach random number value) Information) and the like, and a process of shifting the value of the number of reservations stored in the corresponding number-of-holds information memory (223b, 224b) to "-1". (S1690), which at the end of the hold digestion process (S1600).

  Here, in the processing of "-1" for the number of holdings indicated by the holding display in S1690, the number of display units that are turned on in the target holding display device (first holding display device 25a, second holding display device 25b) is reduced. It is a process to do. That is, when starting the symbol variation effect based on the random number value for determination acquired by generating the first start winning, of the ones that are lit in the display units A1 to A4 of the first hold display device 25a, The hold display on the display unit is erased, and the hold display on the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. Further, when starting the symbol variation effect based on the random number value for determination acquired by generating the second start winning, of the ones that are lit in the display sections B1 to B4 of the second hold display device 25b, the highest ranking The hold display on the display unit is erased, and the hold display on the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. However, when no hold display other than the hold display to be deleted is made, only the process of deleting the hold display on the uppermost display unit is performed.

  When the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1610; YES), it is determined whether or not the design variation effect is executed by digesting the previous hold immediately before the target hold (S1615), When a negative determination is made (S1615; NO), the process of S1690 is performed, and then the pending digestion process (S1600) ends. Further, in the case of a symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting the previous hold immediately before the target hold (S1615; YES), after performing the process of canceling (setting OFF) the notice flag (S1630), S1690. Process is performed, and the process at the time of pending digestion (S1600) ends.

d. Notice management process (S1700)
When the notice management process (S1700) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether the notice flag is set (set to ON) as shown in FIG. 40B (S1705). Then, when the advance notice flag is cleared (set to OFF) (S1705; NO), the advance notice management process (S1700) is directly terminated.

  If the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1705; YES), it is determined whether the normal fluctuation state is continued (S1710), and if the normal fluctuation state is continued. (S1710; YES), the notice management process (S1700) ends as it is. On the other hand, when ending the normal fluctuation state (S1710; NO), after the notice flag is cleared (set to OFF) (S1720), the notice management process (S1700) is finished. That is, even if the notice effect is being continued, the notice effect is ended when the normal fluctuation state is ended.

(6) Effect of the embodiment According to the gaming machine 1, in the main control unit 200A for controlling the display of the special symbol (second identification information), it is sufficient to set only the fixed stop as the stop mode of the special symbol, It is possible to surely perform the notification in the game (for example, the notification regarding the game result) without complicating the control performed by the control unit 200A. That is, since the effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control section 220A different from the main control section 200, the sub-control section 220A performs a temporary stop and a fixed stop of the stop mode of the effect symbol according to the situation of the game. Alternatively, it is possible to perform only fixed stop.

  In particular, in the "normal fluctuation state" in which it is desired to give a notification in the game (notification regarding the success / failure determination) over time, the notification can be reliably performed by using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time. Also, in the "high probability first time saving state" in which you want to perform a speedy game (a game in which the effect design is finished in an extremely short time and the stop display is quick), in the stop mode of the effect design, only the fixed stop is performed. Should be selected. In this way, depending on the game state of the gaming machine 1, the stop manner of the effect symbols can be provisionally stopped and confirmed stopped, or can be performed only confirmed stop, which enhances the enjoyment of the game. it can.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the stop mode of the effect design is to perform a temporary stop and a fixed stop, the time for which the effect design is variably displayed is longer than the time for which the effect design is fixedly stopped, and the effect design. In the case where the stop mode is to perform only the fixed stop, the time for which the effect symbol is variably displayed is shorter than the time for which the effect symbol is fixedly stopped. In other words, when it is desired to give a notification in the game (notification regarding the success / failure determination) over time, the notification can be surely performed using the time of the temporary stop and the time of the fixed stop, and the game is speedy. If you want to do, by shortening the time for which the effect symbol is variably displayed is shorter than the time for which the effect symbol is definitely stopped, a speedy game can be executed.

  Further, in the first embodiment, since the notice effect can be executed during the time when the temporary stop is performed, it is possible to make a novel impression and enhance the enjoyment of the game. Further, since the notice effect can be executed by using the temporarily stopped effect pattern, a more effective notice effect can be executed. That is, the effect design is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is gazing at it, when the effect design is temporarily stopped, the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect design. And, more effective notice production can be executed. Moreover, the production design that has been temporarily stopped and the production design that has been fixedly stopped following the provisional stop are the same production design (first identification information), and the time of the provisional stop and the time of the fixed stop are multiplied and "the production design is used. Since the "preliminary notice effect" can be executed, an even more effective notice effect can be executed.

  In the first embodiment, as the stop mode of the effect symbol, the case of having the stop mode of performing the temporary stop and the fixed stop and the stop mode of performing only the fixed stop is described, but as shown in the second embodiment described later. As a stop mode of the effect design, a stop mode of performing a temporary stop and a fixed stop for a predetermined time, and a temporary stop for a time shorter than the predetermined time (in particular, a time that is extremely close to “0” compared to the predetermined time) Even in the gaming machine having the stop mode for performing the fixed stop, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, in the first embodiment, the mode of fixing the intermediate temporary stop time to "0.8 seconds" and fixing the "pre-fixed temporary stop time" to "0.3 seconds" has been exemplified, but will be described later. As shown in the third embodiment, if the temporary stop time is set variously and the possibility of re-variation varies depending on the length of the temporary stop time, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, after a temporary stop of "0.5 seconds" in the symbol fluctuation effect in the normal fluctuation state, a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds" is performed. I am trying. In addition, as shown in FIG. 42, in the high-probability first time saving state symbol variation effect, after a temporary stop of "0.1 seconds", a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds" is performed.

  Here, the temporary stop time of "0.5 seconds" constitutes a specific example of the "second temporary stop time", and the temporary stop time of "0.1 seconds" is a specific example of the "first temporary stop time". Constitute. In the second embodiment, the temporary stop time may include other times in addition to the first temporary stop time and the second temporary stop time. Also in the second embodiment, the first time saving state with a high probability that the symbol variation effect has an average execution time of "0.2 seconds", and the low probability that the average execution time of the symbol variation effect has a value of "3.5 seconds". A first time-saving state, a normal variation state constitutes a specific example of a "first state", a high probability first time-saving state constitutes a specific example of a "second state", and a low probability first The aspect which comprises the specific example of a time saving state being a "3rd state" is illustrated. However, the average execution time of the symbol variation effect may be “0.2 seconds” (“the second state”) regardless of whether the probability is high or low in the first time saving state.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when the temporarily stopped time is the “second temporary stopped time”, the notice effect can be executed using the “second temporary stopped time”, and the temporarily stopped time is set. Is the "first temporary stop time", the notice effect cannot be executed using the "first temporary stop time". In other words, if the temporary stop time is so short that it is considered that the temporary stop has not been performed (if it is too short to effectively perform the notice effect), the notice effect cannot be executed. . Note that, as the notice effect, similar to the first embodiment, a dry effect using chance chances (first to fourth chances) can be exemplified. Further, in the second embodiment, since the notice effect is executed when the temporary stop time is long, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

  According to the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, in the second embodiment, a case (hereinafter referred to as case 1) in which the stop mode of the symbol variation effect is configured by a temporary stop of "0.5 seconds" and a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds", and the symbol variation effect. There is provided a case (hereinafter referred to as case 2) in which the stop mode of (1) is configured by a temporary stop of "0.1 second" and a fixed stop of "0.5 second". Therefore, in the main control unit 200A that controls the display of the special symbol (second identification information), it is sufficient to set only the fixed stop as the stop mode of the special symbol, so that the control performed by the main control unit 200A is not complicated. In addition, it is possible to surely perform the notification on the game (for example, the notification about the game result).

  That is, since the effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control section 220A different from the main control section 200, the sub-control section 220A has a long temporary stop time as the stop mode of the effect symbols according to the game situation (fixed stop). A second temporary stop time equal to the time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time much shorter than the fixed stop time). In particular, in the "normal fluctuation state" in which it is desired to give a notification in the game (notification regarding the success / failure determination) over time, the time of the temporary stop can be set as the "second temporary stop time" and the notification can be reliably performed. . In addition, in the "high probability first time saving state" in which you want to perform a speedy game (a game that finishes the effect design in an extremely short time and also quickly displays the stop), the time for temporary stop of the effect design is "second temporary stop". By setting the "first temporary stop time" shorter than the "time", it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game. The "first temporary stop time" is preferably as close to "0" as possible within a technically possible range (for example, 0.05 second or less).

  Further, in the second embodiment, when the temporary stop time of the effect design is the second temporary stop time, the time during which the effect design is variably displayed is longer than the fixed stop time of the effect design, and the temporary stop time of the effect design. When is the first temporary stop time, it is desirable that the time during which the effect symbol is variably displayed is shorter than the fixed stop time of the effect symbol. In other words, when it is desired to give a notification in the game (notification regarding the success / failure determination) over time, the notification can be surely performed using the time of the temporary stop and the time of the fixed stop, and the game is speedy. If you want to do, by shortening the time for which the effect symbol is variably displayed is shorter than the time for which the effect symbol is definitely stopped, a speedy game can be executed.

  Further, also in the second embodiment, since the notice effect can be executed during the time when the temporary stop is performed, it is possible to make a novel impression and enhance the enjoyment of the game. Further, since the notice effect can be executed by using the temporarily stopped effect pattern, a more effective notice effect can be executed. That is, the effect design is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is gazing at it, when the effect design is temporarily stopped, the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect design. And, more effective notice production can be executed. Moreover, the production design that has been temporarily stopped and the production design that has been fixedly stopped following the provisional stop are the same production design (first identification information), and the time of the provisional stop and the time of the fixed stop are multiplied and "the production design is used. Since the "preliminary notice effect" can be executed, an even more effective notice effect can be executed.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (c), a variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed (time from variation start to start of fixed stop) ), The first fluctuation time (5 seconds) and the second fluctuation time (120 seconds) longer than the first fluctuation time. Then, in these cases, as a variation mode of the effect symbol, a fixed stop is performed after one temporary stop (in the case of a normal variation mode), a re-fluctuation is performed after an intermediate temporary stop, and a final stop is performed after the temporary stop. (In the case of the re-variation mode).

  If the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) is set to the first fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds), the temporarily stopped time is set to "0.2 seconds", and the fluctuation time ( When the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) is the second fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds), the time of temporary stop is "3 seconds". Here, “0.2 seconds” as the temporary stop time constitutes a specific example of the first temporary stop time, and “3 seconds” as the temporary stop time is a specific example of the second temporary stop time. Construct an example. When the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, the re-variation mode is selected with a high probability (80%), and the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time. And the normal variation mode is selected with a high probability (99.9%). However, when the first temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, only the normal variation mode is selected, and when the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, only the re-variation mode is selected. May be selected.

  Further, in the third embodiment, the notice effect can be executed when the temporarily stopped time is the second temporary stop time, and the notice effect is executed when the temporarily stopped time is the first temporary stop time. Impossible. Note that, as the notice effect, similar to the first embodiment, a dry effect using chance chances (first to fourth chances) can be exemplified. Further, in the third embodiment, since the notice effect is executed when the temporary stop is performed for a long time, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

  According to the third embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, in the second embodiment, a case (hereinafter, referred to as case A) in which the stop mode of the symbol variation effect is configured by a temporary stop of “3 seconds” and a fixed stop of “0.5 seconds” and the stop of the symbol variation effect. A case (hereinafter referred to as case B) in which the mode is configured by a temporary stop of "0.2 seconds" and a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds" is provided. Therefore, in the main control unit 200A that controls the display of the special symbol (second identification information), it is sufficient to set only the fixed stop as the stop mode of the special symbol, so that the control performed by the main control unit 200A is not complicated. In addition, it is possible to surely perform the notification on the game (for example, the notification about the game result).

  In other words, since the effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control section 220A different from the main control section 200, the sub-control section 220A has a long temporary stop time as a stop mode of the effect symbols according to the situation of the game (the first 2 temporary stop time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time). In particular, if a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) are set, and if it is desired to give a notification in the game (notification regarding win / fail judgment) over time, By setting a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time), the notification can be reliably performed. In addition, in order to perform a speedy game (a game in which the identification information is finished in an extremely short time and the stop display is quickly performed), a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) may be set. As described above, according to the third embodiment, while the stop mode set by the main control unit 200A is only fixed stop, by selecting the length of the temporary stop time according to the game state of the gaming machine, the game can be enjoyed. Can be increased.

  Further, when the variable time is long (second variable time) and a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time) is set, the possibility of re-variation becomes high, and the variable time is short (first variable time), If a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) is set, the possibility of re-variation is reduced. Therefore, the player's expectation and disappointment can be given through the length of the temporary stop, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. In particular, even if the temporary stopped production design is disengaged, if the temporary stop still continues even after the first temporary stop time has passed, expectation regarding the change display again (starting change display again) The expectation of the revival jackpot) that the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed will increase at a stretch.

  Further, also in the third embodiment, since the notice effect can be executed during the time when the temporary stop is performed, it is possible to make a novel impression and enhance the enjoyment of the game. Further, since the notice effect can be executed by using the temporarily stopped effect pattern, a more effective notice effect can be executed. That is, the effect design is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is gazing at it, when the effect design is temporarily stopped, the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect design. And, more effective notice production can be executed. Moreover, the production design that has been temporarily stopped and the production design that has been fixedly stopped following the provisional stop are defined as the production design (the same first identification information), and the time of the provisional stop and the time of the fixed stop are multiplied and "the production design is used. Since the "preliminary notice effect" can be executed, an even more effective notice effect can be executed.

  In addition, in the third embodiment, when the possibility of performing the variable display again is high, the possibility of performing the variable display again is higher than the possibility of performing the variable display in the normal variation mode. It is also possible to exemplify a case where the possibility of performing variable display is “100%” and the possibility of performing variable display in the normal variation mode is “0%”. When the possibility of performing the normal variation mode is high, in addition to the case where the possibility of performing the variation display of the normal variation mode is higher than the probability of performing the variation display of the re-variation aspect, the variation display of the normal variation mode is also displayed. It is also possible to exemplify a case in which the possibility of performing “100%” and the possibility of performing variable display of the re-variation mode are “0%”.

  In the third embodiment, when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed, the variable time is long and the temporary stop time is long, and when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed, the variable time is short. In addition to those showing a characteristic tendency that the temporary stop time becomes short, those not showing this characteristic tendency are also targeted. That is, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the variation time of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the fourth variation time (30 seconds), the temporary stop time becomes the fourth temporary stop time (1 second), and the effect symbol ( Including the case where the temporary stop time becomes the third temporary stop time (2 seconds) longer than the fourth temporary stop time when the variable time of the special symbol becomes the third variable time (10 seconds) shorter than the fourth variable time. I'm out. Those showing such an exceptional tendency may be included, but those showing an exceptional tendency may be excluded and only those showing a characteristic tendency may be included. In other words, in all cases, if the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed is long, the temporary stop time is long, and if the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed is long. The temporary stop time may be long, and the characteristic tendency may be that the temporary stop time is short when the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed is short.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to the description wording for specifying the present invention in the scope of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. However, a range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art is also included, and an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has can be appropriately added.

  That is, in each of the embodiments, the aspect in which the effect display device is configured by the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27M has been illustrated, but the modified example 1 (not shown) in which the effect display device is configured by the dot matrix display device or It is also possible to exemplify the modified example 2 configured by the liquid crystal display device. In the second modification, the central device 20 includes the effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 that surrounds the outer edge thereof, as shown in FIG. Further, the central device 20 is provided with a display window 21e (a substantially rectangular display window 21e in front view) for making the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 visible from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  The effect display device 27 of the second modification is also display-controlled by the sub-control board 220, and executes the symbol variation effect in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the special symbol on the information display device 60. Further, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is substantially the entire display area, and in this display area, a pattern indicating the background (background pattern), a background color (ground color of the screen such as white, blue, red) is displayed. Can be displayed. Then, an effect symbol display area 27b for displaying three (three-digit) effect symbols in a state of being superimposed on the front of the background symbol or background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

  A first hold display area 27D and a second hold display area 27E are provided on the edge side of the display screen 27a. Of these, in the first hold display area 27D, the number of pieces of acquired information (first hold number) relating to the "first special symbol" that is generated based on the ball entering the first starting opening 17a is "4" as the upper limit number. In the second hold display area 27E, the number of pieces of acquired information regarding the "second special symbol" (second hold number) generated based on the ball entering the second starting opening 17b is "4" as the upper limit number. Is displayed as.

  Also in the second modification, the CPU 220a uses the command newly generated based on the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A or the display control command as it is transmitted from the main control unit 200A as the symbol control command for effect display control. It is transmitted to the unit 222A. As shown in FIG. 44B, the effect display control board 222 includes a CPU 222a, a control ROM 222b, a control RAM 222c, a VDP (video display processor) 222d, a work RAM 222e, and a display ROM (character ROM). ) 222g and a video RAM 222h are mounted. Further, the effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the VDP 222d.

  The CPU 222a receives various display control signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control board 220, and analyzes the received signals (commands) according to a program stored in the control ROM 222b. Then, the CPU 222a transmits the analysis result to the VDP 222d. It should be noted that the control ROM 222b stores various programs for image display control according to the game state of the gaming machine 1, etc., and the control RAM 222c is provided with a storage area or work area for temporarily storing various data. ing. In addition, the display ROM 222g stores data relating to the display of various effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (variable display effect symbol data and the like). Further, the VDP 222d reads the data stored in the effect display ROM 222g based on the "analysis result" by the CPU 222a, generates the image data in the work RAM 222e based on the read data, and temporarily stores it in the video RAM 222h. Let After that, the transmission unit 222k transmits the image data stored in the video RAM 222h on the signal (RGB image signal) to the effect display device 27.

  In the gaming machine of the modified example 2, in the case of the symbol variation effect, it is possible to make the effect symbol display area 27b of various modes appear on the display screen 27a. That is, the effect symbol display areas 27b can be made to appear at various positions (generally the entire area, substantially the center, near the edge, etc.) of the display screen 27a in various sizes, but the specific embodiment shown in FIG. A mode in which three effect symbols are arranged side by side will be described as an example. That is, the effect symbol display area 27b according to this specific aspect includes a left circulation display area 27S that performs a circulation display of the effect symbol (left effect symbol) located on the left side, and an effect symbol (middle effect symbol) positioned in the center. It is composed of a middle circulation display area 27T for performing circulation display and a right circulation display area 27U for performing circulation display of the effect symbol (right effect symbol) located on the right side.

  In any of the left circulation display area 27S, the middle circulation display area 27T, and the right circulation display area 27U, when the effect symbol starts to change, the effect symbol is “circularly displayed (scrolling variable display)” at high speed. It is difficult or impossible to recognize the effect design that is being performed. Then, when it comes to the timing at which the effect design is temporarily stopped, the effect design fluctuates in the stop display areas LH, CH, RH, and the effect design can be recognized. Here, "sway variation" shows one specific example of "temporary stop", so that the target production design (left production design, middle production design, right production design) can be recognized, production design Indicates a state of fine movement without circular display (scrolling variable display).

  FIG. 45 shows a case of notifying the occurrence of "normal deviation" by the fixed stop of the effect symbol in the normal fluctuation state. When this symbol variation effect is started, an effect symbol display area 27b appears on the display screen 27a, and effect symbols (left effect symbol, medium effect symbol, The circulation display (scrolling variable display) of the right effect design) is executed (h1). Then, when the timing for swinging the "left effect design" comes, the "left effect design" is changed in the stop display area LH (h2). As a result, the "left effect design" is displayed in a slightly moving state so that it can be recognized in the stop display area LH.

  Subsequently, when the timing for swinging the "right effect design" is reached, the "right effect design" indicating an arithmetic number different from that of the "left effect design" that has been fluctuating first is shaken in the stop display area RH. Allow (h3). As a result, the "right effect design" is displayed in a slightly moved state so that it can be recognized in the stop display area LH. After that, when the timing of swinging the "middle effect design" arrives, the "middle effect design" showing an arithmetic number different from the "left effect design" and the "right effect design" that are changing in sway is stopped and displayed. The fluctuation is changed in the area LH (h4). As a result, the "middle effect design" is displayed in a slightly moving state so that it can be recognized in the stop display area CH.

  Due to the fluctuation fluctuation of the "middle effect design", all of the "left effect design", "middle effect design" and "right effect design" are finely moved so that they can be recognized (sway fluctuation condition), and thereby the effect is produced. The temporary stop of the design is started. At this time, the notice character Z appears on the display screen 27a. In this way, the notice effect executed at the time of temporary stop may be executed by the notice character Z or the like.

  This temporary stop indicates that the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be definitely stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of "normal disengagement". Then, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of variation display of the special symbol elapses, the production symbol indicating the normal deviation is definitely stopped (h5).

  Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall are used as "ball rental" and "prize balls", and various winning holes (first start) provided on the game board. A game in which a profit (game value) as a result of the game is given to the player by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the entry of the game balls into the mouth, the second starting mouth, the big winning hole, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to the machine 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a gaming profit (gaming value) in a form different from the “payout of prize balls”. it can. As such a type of gaming machine, when a game ball is thrown into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (amount of game value) corresponding to the game is paid out to the main controller or payout. A game machine that gives a player a game benefit (game value) by storing it in the RAM of the control unit can be exemplified, and even in this case, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

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

  In each example, when the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (specific aspect), the big hit game (specific game) is started as it is. However, the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (specific mode), and further predetermined start conditions are satisfied, so that the big hit game (specific game) is started. It is also possible to adopt the mode. For example, it is possible to exemplify a gaming machine which starts a big hit game by passing a game ball through a start gate provided in a game area after a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. In other words, "the specific game can be executed based on the identification information being displayed in the specific mode" means that "the specific game execution condition (starting condition) can be obtained only by displaying the identification information in the specific mode." "Is established" and "the identification information is displayed in a specific mode and other conditions are established, so that the execution condition (start condition) of the specific game is established".

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized in the field which manufactures and sells a game machine.

1; game machine (ball game machine),
27: Performance display device (first identification information display means),
60; information display device (second identification information display means),
200; main control unit,
220; sub-control unit,
222; Effect display control unit 222A.

Claims (1)

A detection means for detecting a game ball,
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the detection of the game sphere by the detection means, and stopping and displaying in a predetermined stop mode;
Equipped with
As a stop mode of the first identification information, there is a stop mode of performing a temporary stop and a fixed stop,
As the temporary stop time, at least a first temporary stop time and a second temporary stop time, the first temporary stop time is shorter than the second temporary stop time,
As a state relating to the ease of entering the predetermined starting port, there is a non-entering easy state and an easy entering state that makes it easier to enter the predetermined starting port than the non-entering easy state,
As a gaming state, at least a first state that is in a non-ball-entering easy state and the average time of the variation time of the first identification information is a predetermined time, and an easy-ball entry state and variation time of the first identification information A second state in which the average time of is shorter than the predetermined time,
If the game state is the first state, wherein the second temporary stop time of the time that the temporary stop is settable, if you set the second temporary stop time as the time at which the are temporarily stopped the a predetermined announcement effect using the first identification information temporarily stopped is configured such that it can be run,
If the game state is the second state, the gaming machine, wherein the first temporary downtime as the time of the tentative stop is configured such that it can be set.

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