JP6857826B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine) usually has a starting port, and acquisition information (determination random number value) acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port is acquired. It is stored in the storage means (determination random value storage means). Then, the acquired information for which the processing conditions are satisfied is read from the acquired information storage means, and based on the read acquired information, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific game (big hit game, etc.) (determination at the start of fluctuation). When such a determination (determination at the start of fluctuation) is performed, the variation display using the identification information is started, and when the execution time of the variation display elapses, the result of the hit / fail determination is notified by the result of the variation display.

Some game machines of this type perform a notice effect that announces the "result of the variable display" and the "content of the effect scheduled to be executed in the variable display (for example, the content of the reach effect)". For example, when specific acquired information is acquired, a preliminary determination (pre-reading determination) of the display result of the variation display based on the specific acquired information is performed. Then, during the execution of the "other variable display" that is started prior to the variable display based on the specific acquired information, a preliminary notice effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination (look-ahead determination) is performed, and the specific acquired information is obtained. Disclosed is a gaming machine that performs a warning effect during fluctuations that suggests the result of determination (determination at the start of fluctuations) during fluctuation display based on (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2010-178832

However, since the mode of the advance notice effect shown in the above-mentioned prior art is conventional, the appearance of the advance notice effect that can improve the game entertainment is desired. For example, when a plurality of modes having different reliability (so-called "big hit reliability", etc.) are provided as the mode of the advance notice effect, and the hold notice of the mode with low reliability is performed as the advance notice effect, it is changing. Since it is expected that the advance notice effect executed as the advance notice effect will also have low reliability, it is difficult for the player's expectation for the advance notice to increase. For this reason, it is difficult to enhance the interest of the game even if a continuous effect (continuous advance notice effect) composed of the advance notice effect and the changing advance notice effect is executed.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is an acquisition information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into a start port, and a variation start determination means for executing a variation start determination based on the acquired information. A variable display means that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the execution of the variable start determination and displays the result of the variable start determination, and a specific game based on the result of the variable start determination being a specific result. A specific game execution means to be executed, a pre-judgment means for pre-determining the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means prior to the execution of the fluctuation start determination, and a pre-notification effect suggesting the result of the pre-judgment. During the change display corresponding to the acquisition information that is the target of the advance notice effect and the notice effect execution means, the change notice effect that suggests the result of the determination at the start of the change is performed in a predetermined execution mode. Means, and as a starting port, a first starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball is predetermined and a second starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed are provided, and the acquired information storage means. As a first acquisition information storage means for storing the first acquisition information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and the acquisition based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port. A second acquisition information storage means for storing the second acquisition information, and as identification information, a first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the first acquisition information and a second identification information that is variablely displayed based on the second acquisition information. When the first acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means and the second acquired information is stored in the second acquired information storage means, the variation starts based on the second acquired information. The time determination is executed with priority over the fluctuation start determination based on the first acquisition information, and as the gaming state, at least the first gaming state and the possibility of entering the second starting port are the first. It is a gaming machine that has a second gaming state that is higher than the gaming state, and can execute continuous effects by the advance notice effect and the variable advance notice effect. When the operation is performed in the first gaming state of the gaming states, the first acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means when the gaming state is in the second gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. When the first acquired information stored in the second gaming state is stored in the first acquired information storage means, continuous production is performed based on the first acquired information after the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. In the case of performing, the fluctuation table of the first identification information based on the first acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means when in the second gaming state. It is configured to be executed after the display is completed, and in the second gaming state, a predetermined value is set when the transition condition to the second gaming state is satisfied, and the first identification information or the second identification information is variablely displayed. It is characterized in that it ends when the counter value to be subtracted becomes "0" each time the game is performed, and the game shifts to the first game state.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, if the gaming state at the time when the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means is the shortened variable state (second gaming state), the continuous advance notice effect based on the acquired information is not performed. After all the acquired information has been processed, the continuous advance notice effect based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means can be executed after the game state becomes the normal variable state (non-open extension state). Based on the game state, it is possible to play a game with a reduced amount of tension.

Further, in the present invention,
An input means capable of performing an input act by the player may be provided, and the predetermined condition may be satisfied based on the input act being performed on the input means.

In this case, since the execution mode of the variable advance notice effect can be reset (redetermined) based on the player's instruction, the player's awareness of participation in the game is raised, and the expectation for the advance notice effect (continuous effect) is raised. It can be further enhanced. For example, the player can select whether or not to reset (redetermine) the notice effect during fluctuation according to the reliability of the effect that appeared in the advance notice effect, so that the expectation for the advance notice effect (continuous effect) can be expected. It can be further enhanced.

Further, in the present invention,
The passage detecting means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided, and the predetermined condition may be satisfied based on the passage detecting means detecting the passage of the game ball.

In this case as well, since the execution mode of the variable notice effect can be reset (redetermined) based on the player's action (for example, the action of adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball), the player's participation in the game It is possible to raise awareness and further raise expectations for the advance notice production (continuous production). In this case as well, for example, the player can select whether or not to reset (redetermine) the changing advance notice effect according to the reliability of the effect that appeared in the advance notice effect, so that the expectation for the advance notice effect can be expected. It can be further enhanced. The location where the passage detection means is installed will be described later.

Further, in the present invention,
As the starting port, a first starting port and a second starting port are provided.
As the acquired information storage means, a first acquired information storage means for storing acquired information based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port and an entry of the game ball into the second starting port. A second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the above is provided.
As the identification information, the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means and the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means. 2 With identification information,
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means and the second acquired information storage means, the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means is performed. 1 It is executed with priority over the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.
An effect means capable of executing the first effect according to the variable display of the first identification information and executing the second effect according to the variable display of the second identification information is provided.
When the continuous effect is being executed as the first effect in a state where the acquired information is stored only in the first acquired information storage means of the first acquired information storage means and the second acquired information storage means. When the game ball enters the second start port, the second effect as the continuous effect is executed after the end of the first effect as the continuous effect being executed, and after the end of the second effect, The first effect as the continuous effect may be executed to continue the continuous effect.

In this case, if a game ball enters the second starting port while the first effect is being performed as a continuous effect, the second effect is performed in the middle of the continuous effect, and then the continuous effect (first effect) is performed. We are going to continue. For example, it is decided that the preliminary determination is performed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means and not based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means, and the continuous effect is performed only by the first effect. In this case, even if the game ball enters the second starting port during the execution of the continuous effect, the continuous effect can be accurately completed without impairing the continuity of the continuous effect. The specific contents of the second production performed in the middle of the continuous production will be described later. Further, in the present specification, the "directing means" is a means for performing a game-like effect, for example, an effect display device that displays a variable display of the effect symbol and a game sound (sound effect) according to the progress of the game. One or two or more selected from a sound generator that generates sound, an illumination device (LED, etc.) that lights up the progress of the game, and a drive device (driving accessory, etc.) that drives according to the progress of the game. Can be exemplified.

Further, in the present invention,
As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball and a second starting port having a variable possibility of entering a game ball are provided.
As the acquired information storage means, a first acquired information storage means for storing acquired information based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port and an entry of the game ball into the second starting port. A second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the above is provided.
As the identification information, the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means and the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means. 2 With identification information,
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means and the second acquired information storage means, the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means is performed. 1 It is executed with priority over the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than that of the first gaming state. Performed in the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state.
In the continuous effect based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means when the gaming state is in the second gaming state, the acquisition information is said to be the acquisition information when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. When it is stored in the first acquired information storage means, it may be possible to execute the game state when the game state shifts to the first game state or when the second game state ends.

In this case, in a gaming machine that performs continuous effect when the game state is the first game state and does not perform continuous effect when the game state is the second game state, to the first start port when the game state is the second game state. When the acquired information based on the ball entry is stored in the first acquired information storage means, the continuous effect based on the stored acquired information is changed to the first gaming state or the second gaming state ends. It is possible to execute it with the opportunity. That is, even if the gaming state at the time when the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means is the second gaming state, the continuous effect based on the acquired information is performed after the gaming state becomes the first gaming state, or. Since the second game state can be executed at the end, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the continuous production and enhance the game interest.

Further, in the present invention,
As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball and a second starting port having a variable possibility of entering a game ball are provided.
As the acquired information storage means, a first acquired information storage means for storing acquired information based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port and an entry of the game ball into the second starting port. A second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the above is provided.
As the identification information, the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means and the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means. 2 With identification information,
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means and the second acquired information storage means, the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means is performed. 1 It is executed with priority over the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than that of the first gaming state. Performed in the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means when the gaming state is in the second gaming state, and is stored when the gaming state is in the second gaming state when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means,
When the continuous effect is performed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means after the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state, the first acquired information is in the second gaming state. It may be executed after the variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information stored in the storage means is completed.

In this case, in a gaming machine that performs continuous effect when the game state is the first game state and does not perform continuous effect when the game state is the second game state, to the first start port when the game state is the second game state. When the acquired information based on the ball entry is stored in the first acquired information storage means, and then the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state, the first is performed after the variation display based on the stored acquired information is completed. After shifting to the game state, continuous production is performed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means. That is, if the gaming state at the time when the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means is the second gaming state, the continuous effect based on the acquired information is not performed, and after all the acquired information is processed. , It is possible to execute a continuous effect based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means after the gaming state becomes the first gaming state. Therefore, based on the gaming state of the gaming machine, it is possible to perform a game with a reduced amount of tension.

Further, in the present invention,
When the predetermined acquisition information is acquired in the state where the acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, the execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect is provided.
The acquired information includes a determination random value for determining whether or not the continuous effect can be executed.
When the determination random number value included in the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means when the predetermined acquisition information is acquired is within a specific range, the execution determination means executes the continuous effect. A judgment to that effect may be made.

In this case, since it is possible to easily determine whether or not the continuous effect can be executed, the control burden on the game machine (for example, the control burden on the main control unit 200A and the sub control unit 220A, which will be described later) can be reduced. The random value for determination and the determination method performed by the execution determination means will be described later. Further, a first start port and a second start port are provided as start ports, a first acquisition information storage means and a second acquisition information storage means are provided as acquisition information storage means, and a preliminary determination is stored in the first acquisition information storage means. When it is performed based on the acquired information obtained and not based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means, and the continuous effect is performed only by the first effect (for example, any of claims 4 to 6). In the case of the invention described in paragraph (1), the execution determination means may operate as follows.
That is, "the execution determination means determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect when the predetermined acquisition information is acquired in a state where the acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage means, and also.
When the determination random number value included in the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means when the predetermined acquisition information is acquired is within a specific range, it is determined that the continuous effect is executed. You may say "do".

In the present specification, "front" and "front" indicate "front with respect to the game machine (that is, the direction closer to the player)", and "rear" and "back" refer to the game machine. Indicates the rear side as a reference (that is, the direction away from the player). Further, "left" means "left" when viewed from the player, and "right" means "right when viewed from the player". Further, in "a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as" door type member ")" such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., "left" and "right" , "Front", "rear" and the like are based on the case where these door-shaped members are in use, that is, in the closed state.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine. It is a front view which shows the game board. (A) is a front view schematically showing a display screen of an effect display device, (b) is a front view of an information display device, and (c) is a mode of variable display executed by a special symbol display unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows. It is a block diagram which shows an electronic control device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the random number value for determination and the like. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a pass / fail designation command, (b) is an explanatory diagram of a symbol designation command, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of a block number or the like. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the fluctuation pattern table, and (b) is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a random number value for jackpot determination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used in the special figure 1 jackpot lottery (first win / loss determination), the data table used in the special figure 2 jackpot lottery (second win / loss determination), and the like. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the symbol variation effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a display screen of an effect display device, and (b) to (c) are explanatory diagrams showing a display mode of a reserved symbol. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the reliability of the advance notice production. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views of a symbol variation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect. It is a flow chart which shows the game control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the symbol variation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows the jackpot game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the processing at the end of a big hit game. It is a flow figure which shows the effect control process. It is a flow chart which shows the processing at the time of hold occurrence. It is a flow chart which shows the advance notice production management process. It is a flow chart which shows the symbol variation effect processing. It is a flow figure which shows the effect pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows the target production change processing. It is a flow chart which shows the process at the time of hold digestion. It is a time diagram which shows the case which can occur in Example 1. FIG. It is a time diagram which shows the case which can occur in Example 1. FIG. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display screen and the like of the effect display device in the second embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect in the second embodiment. (A) is a flow diagram for explaining the target effect change process in the second embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first modification. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol variation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect in the third embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol variation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect in the third embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol variation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect in the third embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the reserved symbol change process of the third embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the modified example 2. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol variation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol variation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol variation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect in the fourth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol variation effect accompanied by the continuous notice effect in the modification 3.

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

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

The main body frame 3 is formed of a frame-like body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported with respect to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Then, 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 main body frame 3 and is supported by the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 includes a viewing window 41a in which a glass plate 43 is fitted, and when the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind the front frame 4 can be visually recognized from the front of the front frame 4 via the viewing window 41a. It is said that. Further, the "dish member 5A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated" is integrated with the front frame 4, and can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3.

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

A lower plate member 6 is provided below the upper plate member 5, and a receiving 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. Further, 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 on the back side of the front portion of the main body frame 3 and located on the left end side below the game board 10. ing. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a that detects that the player is touching, and a launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is provided in the vicinity thereof. The switch 9b is mounted.

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

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

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

The central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 surrounding the outer edge thereof. The central device 20 is provided with a display window 21e (a substantially rectangular display window 21e in front view) for making the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 visible from the front of the game machine 1. Further, the effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control board 220, is configured by using the liquid crystal display device, and executes the symbol variation effect in accordance with the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in the information display device 60. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 has substantially the entire display area, and a symbol (background symbol) and a background color (white, blue, red, etc.) indicating the background in this display area. The background color of the screen) can be displayed. Then, an effect symbol display area 27b for displaying three (three digits) effect symbols in a state of being superimposed on the front surface of the background symbol and the background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

As shown in FIG. 3A, a first hold display area 27M and a second hold display area 27N are provided on the edge side of the display screen 27a. Of these, in the first hold display area 27M, the number of acquired information regarding the "first special symbol" generated based on the entry of the ball into the first start port 17a (hereinafter, referred to as "first hold number") is ". "4" is displayed as the upper limit, and in the second hold display area 27N, the number of acquired information regarding the "second special symbol" generated based on the entry of the ball into the second start port 17b (hereinafter, "second hold number"). ") Is displayed with" 4 "as the upper limit. Here, in the following description, the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 17a is referred to as the "first start winning", and the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 17b is referred to as the "second start winning". May be called. In addition, the undigested acquired information (random numbers, information on fluctuations) regarding the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is that the ball has entered the starting port (17a, 17b), but the hit or miss associated with the entry. This is information in which the determination (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment described later) and the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) are not made. Then, all of the reserved display areas 27M and 27N were acquired based on the entry into the starting ports 17a and 17b, but the number of undigested acquired information (random numbers, information on fluctuations) is "the number of displayed symbols on hold". The "number of pending symbols displayed" is sequentially decremented and displayed each time the undigested acquired information is digested.

The first special symbol constitutes a specific example of the "first identification information", and the second special symbol constitutes a specific example of the "second identification information". Further, in this embodiment, an embodiment in which two identification information (special symbols) are provided is illustrated, but the number of identification information (special symbols) may be one or three or more. Further, in this embodiment, an embodiment in which the first reserved display area 27M and the second reserved display area 27N are provided near the lower edge of the display screen 27a is illustrated, but various locations where the reserved display areas 27M and 27N are provided can be selected. For example, an embodiment in which one of the two reserved display areas 27M and 27N is provided near the right edge of the display screen 27a and the other is provided near the left edge can be exemplified. Further, the effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of the "effect means" together with the speakers SP1 to 4 (speakers SP1 to 4 that generate sound effects in the game) described above, but the game machine 1 is used as the "effect means". It is equipped with a movable object (not shown) and an illumination device (LED). Then, the effect display device 27, the speakers SP1 to 4, the movable object and the illumination device (LED) cooperate to perform the continuous effect, but in this specification, for the convenience of explanation, the effect display device 27 is used continuously. The production (notice production) will be described.

Returning to FIG. 2, further explaining, the stage portion 21p is mounted on the lower edge portion of the frame member 21 in a state of projecting forward, and the decorative member 21q is forward on the other portion of the peripheral edge portion of the frame member 21. It is installed in a state of protruding. A passage for a game ball (so-called "warp passage") 21w is formed inside the left edge of the decorative member 21q. The entrance 21x of the warp passage 21w opens diagonally upward to the left at the "left side surface portion of the left edge portion of the decorative member 21q", receives the game ball flowing down the game area 11 at the entrance 21x, and is on the stage portion 21p. Enter (inside the central device 20). Further, the stage portion 21p constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball by its upper surface portion. This rolling surface is configured as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion, but the central portion of the rolling surface is a raised portion that slightly rises upward.

In the game machine 1, the game ball that flows down the game area 11 and reaches the left end of the rolling surface through the passage 21w rolls to the right on the rolling surface and further rolls to the left. .. Then, when the momentum of the game ball is weakened, the game ball is discharged to the outside of the central device 20, but most of the game balls discharged from the central part of the rolling surface have a certain probability of being discharged to the first starting port 17a. Enter the ball. Of these, the stage portion 21p enters the discharge path 21z that opens behind the central portion in the left-right direction. The discharge path 21z makes a substantially half turn along a virtual surface substantially perpendicular to the game area 11 (about a half turn in the clockwise direction when viewed from the right side of the game machine 1), and an outlet 21 g is opened in front of the game area 11. ing. Then, the game ball discharged from the outlet 21g to the game area 11 has a high probability of entering the first starting port 17a. As shown in the second embodiment described later, a passage detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided in the middle of the passage of the warp passage 21w or on the rolling path of the stage portion 21p. Further, among the game balls that flow down the game area 11 and enter the first starting port 17a, those that enter the first starting port 17a without entering the central device 20 and those that enter the central device 20. Then, after rolling on the stage portion 21p, there is a ball that enters the first starting port 17a.

The first starting port 17a is provided substantially vertically below the outlet 21g of the discharge path 21z, and is capable of accepting a game ball arriving from above. Further, the first starting port 17a is a non-variable starting port, and an opening having an invariant size is opened upward. Further, the size of the opening of the first starting port 17a is set to a size that allows the passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. Then, the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a flows into the first start port passage of the passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A, and is arranged in the first start port passage. It is detected by the first start port entry detection switch 17s (see FIG. 4). Here, in the following description, of the game areas 11, the part located on the left side of the central device 20 (the left area of the game area 11) is the left area 11L, and the part located on the right side (the right area of the game area 11) is on the right. It may be referred to as a region 11R, respectively. Since the first starting port 17a is provided at a substantially central portion along the left-right direction of the central device 20, a game ball flowing down in either the left region 11L or the right region 11R can enter the ball. There is.

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

When the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is not energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are placed in an upright state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), and one ball is placed between the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. A game ball receiving port (space portion) having a size that allows the passage of the game ball is provided, and the game ball is in a closed state (first aspect) 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), 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 and 17e are tilted with the lower end side as a fulcrum so as to increase the distance between the upper ends (the broken line in FIG. 2). (See), the open state (second aspect) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is increased. In this case, the distance between the upper ends of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e is expanded, and the game ball that has passed to the left and right of the obstacle member 17g can enter the second starting port 17b.

Here, when the game machine 1 is provided with an open extension function and the game state is an open extension state (shortening variation state) in which the open extension function operates, the second starting port 17b is in an open state (second aspect). (For example, "5 seconds"). On the other hand, in the non-open extension state (normally fluctuating state) in which the open extension function does not operate, the time for the second starting port 17b to be in the open state (second mode) is shortened (for example, "0.2"). Seconds "). Further, when the open extension function is activated and the open extension state is reached, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 17b is higher than that in the non-open extension state. Here, the open extension state (shortening variation state) constitutes a specific example of the "second game state", and the non-open extension state (normal variation state) constitutes a specific example of the "first game state". In addition, unlike this embodiment, by eliminating the obstacle member 17g, even when the second starting port 17b is in the closed state (first aspect), the game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It may be possible.

Further, in the game machine 1, a hit / fail judgment regarding the "first special symbol" (hereinafter, may be referred to as a first hit / fail judgment) is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 17a, and the first hit / fail judgment is made. 2 A hit / fail determination regarding the "second special symbol" (hereinafter, may be referred to as a second hit / fail determination) is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port 17b. That is, the acquired information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start opening 17a is detected by the first start opening entry detection switch 17s, and the pass / fail judgment regarding the "first special symbol" (first pass / fail). Judgment) is performed. In addition, the acquired information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the second start opening 17b is detected by the second start opening entry detection switch 17t, and the pass / fail judgment regarding the "second special symbol" (second pass / fail). Judgment) is performed. Here, the "first hit / fail determination" and the "second hit / fail determination" constitute a specific example of the "variation start determination".

In the game machine 1, when the opening extension function is activated (so-called “time saving”), it is easy to insert the game ball into the second starting port 17b arranged in the right region 11R. Therefore, many players shoot a game ball toward the right region 11R (so-called "right-handed"). In addition, when the opening extension function is not activated (so-called “non-time saving”), the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 17b is low, so the game ball is launched toward the left region 11L ( The so-called "left-handed" is performed), and the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 17a.

The large winning opening 31a (large winning device) is a variable ball entry opening provided as a special electric accessory, and is provided in a portion of the game area 11 diagonally upward to the right of the first starting opening 17a. Further, since the big winning opening 31a is provided in the right area 11R, the player shoots a game ball toward the right area 11R when playing a game using the big winning opening 31a, that is, a big hit game ( So-called "right-handed").

Further, the large winning opening 31a drives an opening 31k that is opened so as to accept a game ball flowing down the game area 11, an opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k, and the opening / closing member 31b. A large winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 4) for the purpose and a large winning opening entry detection switch 31s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening 31a are provided. Further, the opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tiltable forward by axially supporting the lower edge portion thereof. The opening 31k (large winning opening 31a) is normally closed by the opening / closing member 31b in the upright state to not accept the game ball (closed state), but during the big hit game (specific game). The big winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 4) is driven based on a predetermined pattern and tilts forward to make it easy to accept the game ball (open state).

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

The information display device 60 is displayed and controlled by the main board 200, and is the lower left of the outer edge portion 10B which is the surface portion of the game board 10 and corresponds to the outside of the game area 11 (the outer edge of the surface of the game board 10). It is located at the site (lower left outer edge). Since the lower left portion of the outer edge portion 10B is a portion that can be visually recognized from the front through the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 is visible from the front of the front frame 4 through the glass plate 43 ( See FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 3B, the information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A, and with respect to the substrate 60A, a first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, and a normal symbol display unit 62b. 63, a first special symbol holding display unit 64a, a second special symbol holding display unit 64b, a normal symbol holding display unit 65, and the like are provided. Here, the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b constitute a specific example of the "variable display means".

The first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b are both configured by using a "7-segment display body". Of these, the first special symbol display unit 62a performs variable display of the first special symbol (first identification information) based on the "first start winning prize", and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, the first special symbol The result of the pass / fail judgment (first pass / fail judgment) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.6 seconds). In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b displays the variation of the second special symbol (second identification information) based on the "second start winning prize", and when the execution time of the variation display elapses, the result of the second special symbol is correct or not. The result of the determination (second hit / fail determination) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.6 seconds). Then, when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is "missing", the missed symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b), and when the result of the winning / failing judgment regarding the special symbol is "big hit". Is displayed as a jackpot symbol.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the normal symbol display unit 63 is also composed of a "7-segment display body", and when the symbol variation start condition is satisfied based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 16, the normal symbol is displayed. Starts the variable display of. In the variable display of the normal symbol, the arithmetic numbers from "0" to "9" are displayed in this order on the normal symbol display unit 63, and then the arithmetic numbers from "0" to "9" are displayed again. It is composed of "circular display" that repeats displaying in order. Then, when the execution time of the variation display of the normal symbol elapses, the result of the variation display of the normal symbol (the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the normal symbol) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 5 seconds). At this time, if the stop-displayed normal symbol is an "odd number", that symbol corresponds to the hit symbol of the normal symbol, and if the stop symbol is an "even number", that symbol is an outlier of the normal symbol. Applicable. Since the game machine 1 is a game machine 1 that exclusively performs "right-handed" when the open extension function (described later) is activated, the normal symbol operating 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 are all provided with two LEDs and correspond to the corresponding symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol, ordinary symbol). ) Is displayed according to the number of LED lights 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. Can be used to display integers from "0" to "4".

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

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

The main control unit 200A is played from a gate switch 16s, a first starting port entry detection switch 17s, a second start opening entry detection switch 17t, a general winning opening entry detection switch 45s, a large winning opening entry detection switch 31s, and the like. After receiving the ball detection signal and deciding whether or not the game is related to the basic progress of the game and the prize ball, various signals described later are directed to the sub control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A, and the like. (Command) is output.

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

When the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the sub control unit 220A analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays a game according to the result. To produce. That is, the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) controls the production of the game based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), the amplifier board 224, the decorative drive board 226, and the effect button board 228 are electrically connected to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). ing. The effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222). The sub-control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a RAM 220b, and a ROM 220c. Further, the sub-control board 220 functions as a preliminary advance notice effect executing means, a variable advance notice executing means, and an execution determining means.

The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a 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 decorative drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, the ROM 220c stores data (particularly information regarding decoration of the game) necessary for controlling each substrate. Further, the CPU 220a receives the display control command (that is, the display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), and analyzes according to the program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a constituting the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) receives a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU 220a and a display control command as 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 the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decorative drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub control unit 220A receives various effects commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub control unit 220A interprets the contents of the commands and (a) the effect display device 27. Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output by speakers SP1 to 4, and (c) specific lighting or blinking of various LEDs mounted on various LED boards 4b to 4h and other lamps. Mode.

Next, the drive signals (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 are output to the effect display control unit 222A to perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol, background symbol, character symbol display, and the like. At this time, regarding the display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of the various symbols for the effect (effect symbol, background symbol, character symbol, live-action image, etc.) to be displayed, the effect display device 27 or the effect display The data stored in the display ROM (not shown) built in the control board 222 is used.

Sound effects are output from the speakers SP1 to SP4 by outputting an audio signal to the amplifier board 224 in accordance with the variation display and the stop display of the effect symbol. In addition, by supplying a signal to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals of various LED lamps from the decorative 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 input is performed), this operation signal (instruction input signal) is supplied to the sub control unit 220A. Then, based on the supplied operation signal, the sub-control unit 220A reflects the operation result in various effect contents including the effect display device 27, and resets the execution mode of the variable advance notice effect. It is configured to be possible.

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 value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first hold number memory 202c, a second hold number memory 202d, and a first. A pre-determination result memory (not shown) and a second pre-determination result memory (not shown) are provided. Further, the RAM 220b mounted on the sub-control board 220 includes a first pre-determination result information memory 221b, a second pre-determination result information memory 222b, a first hold number information memory 223b, and a second hold number information memory 224b. And are provided. Hereinafter, the "valid starting prize" refers to a starting prize generated when the corresponding number of holds (first hold number or second hold number) is not the upper limit. Further, the determination random value indicates a specific example of the acquired information, and the first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b constitute a specific example of the “acquisition information storage means”. Further, the first determination random value memory 202a constitutes a specific example of the "first acquisition information storage means", and the second determination random value memory 202b constitutes a specific example of the "second acquisition information storage means".

When a valid start prize is generated for the first starting port 17a, the corresponding determination random value is acquired, stored in the first determination random value memory 202a in the shift memory format, and the first reserved number is shown. The value is cumulatively stored (additional storage) in the first hold number memory 202c. Here, the "judgment random number value" acquired based on the start winning prize (first starting winning prize) to the first starting port 17a is "a winning / failing judgment random value for determining whether or not a jackpot is a big hit (big hit lottery). Random value) ”,“ symbol determination random value for determining jackpot symbol (special symbol) ”,“ variation pattern random value for determining variation pattern ”, and the like are included.

Further, when the "determination random value" acquired based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 makes a preliminary determination regarding the hit / fail determination and a big hit. Pre-judgment regarding a symbol (special symbol) (when the result of pre-judgment to the effect that a big hit is generated) is performed, and the result of these pre-judgments (hereinafter referred to as "first pre-judgment") is the first pre-judgment. It is stored in the judgment result memory (not shown) in the shift memory format. Along with this, the first start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. Here, the command at the time of the first start winning is "information that can specify the result of the first pre-judgment (hereinafter, referred to as" first pre-judgment result information ")", and a variation pattern acquired based on the first start winning. It is referred to as a command for designating a range of random value values (hereinafter referred to as "variable pattern range specification command") "and" information capable of specifying the first hold number after the start winning prize (hereinafter, "first hold number information"). ) ”, Etc.

Here, as the first pre-judgment result information, a hit / fail designation command for designating the result of the pre-judgment regarding the hit / fail judgment and a symbol designation command for specifying the result of the pre-judgment regarding the jackpot symbol (special symbol) are provided. Further, as a pass / fail designation command, as shown in FIG. 6A, a pass / fail designation command C1, a pass / fail designation command C2, and a pass / fail designation command C3 are provided. Of these, the hit / fail designation command C1 is a probability state (probability state of jackpot judgment) when the result of pre-determining the win / fail judgment random value acquired based on the first start winning is the first hit / fail judgment (judgment at the start). It is a command to specify that the result of the first hit / miss judgment is "missing" regardless of (whether it is in the low probability state or the high probability state). In addition, the hit / fail designation command C2 is high because the result of pre-determining the hit / miss judgment random value acquired based on the first start winning is “missing” when the probability state at the time of performing the first hit / fail judgment is a low probability state. It is a command that specifies that it will be a "big hit" in the probability state. Further, the hit / fail designation command C3 specifies that the result of pre-determining the hit / miss determination random value acquired based on the first start winning is a "big hit" regardless of the probability state when the first hit / fail judgment is performed. It is a command. The probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / miss judgment) will be a big hit may be hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability".

In the following description, the hit / fail judgment random value that is pre-judged (first pre-judgment, second pre-judgment) when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit is referred to as "hit hold". The hit / fail judgment random value that is pre-judged (first pre-judgment, second pre-judgment) when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) is wrong is called "missing hold". is there. In addition, when the jackpot probability is low (in the low probability state), the judgment random value (hold) in which the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot is called "specific hold", and when the jackpot probability is low. A judgment random value (hold) for which the result of the hit / fail judgment is incorrect may be referred to as "normal hold". In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the random number generation circuit is used when the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / miss judgment) is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the range of random numbers for which the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) is determined to be a big hit is when the big hit probability is set to a high probability (hereinafter). , The range H2 in the high probability state) is about 10 times wider than the range H1 in the case where the jackpot probability is set to a low probability (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state). Therefore, the jackpot probability in the case of high probability is about 10 times the jackpot probability in the case of low probability, and the range H1 is included in the range H2 and is a part of the range H2.

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

The variation pattern range specification command is a command for specifying a range of variation pattern random value acquired based on the first start winning. Here, the fluctuation pattern random value is used to determine the fluctuation pattern when starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol (see FIG. 22). Then, based on the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the production mode of the production symbol that is variablely displayed according to the special symbol (for example, "whether or not to perform the reach effect", "When performing a reach effect, the content of the reach effect such as normal reach and super reach is specified", etc.) is determined. However, even if the fluctuation pattern random value acquired based on the first start winning is the same, the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol may be different. For example, even if the fluctuation pattern random numbers are the same, if the number of first holdes at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol is large (for example, 3 or 4), the fluctuation pattern that specifies the short fluctuation time is determined. If the number of first holdes at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol is small (for example, 1 or 2), it is highly possible that a fluctuation pattern that specifies a long fluctuation time is determined.

Here, FIG. 7A shows a state in which the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / miss judgment) is incorrect, the jackpot probability is low, and the opening extension means is not operating (hereinafter, low probability. A part of the fluctuation pattern table referred to in (normally called fluctuation state) is shown. Further, although not shown, as a fluctuation pattern table to be referred to when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / miss judgment) is incorrect, the open extension means is in the operating state with a low probability of big hit. Refer to the fluctuation pattern table referred to in the state (hereinafter referred to as low probability / shortened fluctuation state) and the state in which the open extension means is in operation with a high probability of jackpot probability (hereinafter referred to as high probability / shortened fluctuation state). It is provided with a variable pattern table to be used. In addition, the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / miss judgment) is a big hit with a ball (15R probability variation big hit, 15R normal big hit) is in a low probability / normal fluctuation state. It includes a fluctuation pattern table to be referred to, a fluctuation pattern table to be referred to in a low-probability / shortened fluctuation state, and a fluctuation pattern table to be referred to in a high-probability / shortened fluctuation state. Further, when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / miss judgment) is a big hit without a ball (2R probability change big hit), one variation dedicated to the 2R probability change big hit regardless of the gaming state. Refer to the pattern table. In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation jackpot is not generated when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a jackpot. Therefore, when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern table dedicated to the 2R probability variation jackpot is displayed. It is not referenced (see FIG. 8). Further, when the game machine 1 has a jackpot probability of high probability and the opening extension means is not in an operating state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability / normal fluctuation state), that is, when the game machine 1 has a latent probability changing state, it is used for the latent probability changing state. The fluctuation pattern table of is referred to.

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

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

By the way, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the variation pattern table for deviation, the variation pattern random value associated with the variation pattern is different for each number of holds when the variation of the special symbol starts. .. Here, normally, in the deviation pattern table, the range of the "variation pattern random value" assigned to the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time becomes longer as the number of holdings is smaller is widened, and the fluctuation pattern that specifies the long fluctuation time is The probability of being selected is high. Therefore, when starting the variation display of the first special symbol, the smaller the number of the first hold, the higher the possibility that the fluctuation pattern that specifies the long fluctuation time is specified, and the larger the number of the first hold, the shorter. There is a high possibility that a fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time will be identified. Similarly, when starting the variation display of the second special symbol, the smaller the number of the second hold, the higher the possibility that the variation pattern that specifies the long fluctuation time is specified, and the larger the number of the second hold, the shorter. There is a high possibility that a fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time will be identified. Here, "Loss 1", "Loss 2", "Loss 3" ... In FIG. 7A are "disengagement fluctuation pattern 1", "disengagement fluctuation pattern 2", "disengagement fluctuation pattern 3" ... Is shown. The numerical value (seconds) in parentheses indicates the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern.

The judgment random value (hereinafter referred to as "stored hold") stored in the first judgment random value memory 202a before the first start winning is generated is held off (normally held) when the probability is low. (It is a hold that will be missed in the fluctuation time judgment performed in the low probability state), and moreover, when the judgment random value (hold that is the target of continuous notice production) acquired by this first start winning prize is low probability A hit hold (specific hold) (a hold that becomes a big hit in the fluctuation time judgment performed in a low probability state) is a premise for executing the continuous effect. However, as the variation pattern random value stored in the first determination random value memory 202a as a stored hold, "a variation pattern for specifying a predetermined deviation effect (special loss 2)" and "a variation pattern for specifying a normal reach effect" , "A variation pattern that specifies a super reach effect (a reach effect that has a longer production time than a normal reach effect)", etc., if a special variation pattern is included, the continuous effect is not executed. .. Then, if the variation pattern range specification command is a "command indicating block number 0", a "command indicating block number 1", or a "command indicating block number 2", the variation display based on "stored hold" is started. A special fluctuation pattern is specified regardless of whether the number of holdings is "1 to 4" (whether the number of holdings after starting the fluctuation display is any of "0 to 3"). There is no such thing.

Here, in the fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 7A, the correspondence between the fluctuation pattern random value and the fluctuation pattern is the number of holdings at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (the number of holdings at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, It is shown for each second hold number) at the start of the change of the second special symbol. That is, in the column where the number of pending numbers indicates "1", if the range of the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 42079", it is "loss fluctuation pattern 1", and if the range is "42080-47079", it is "loss fluctuation". "Pattern 5", "Special loss fluctuation pattern 1" when the same range is "47080 to 48079", "Special loss fluctuation pattern 2" when the same range is "48080 to 48577", and "48578 to 48777" when the same range is "48578 to 48777". This indicates that "variation pattern for super reach" ... is selected. Further, in the column indicating that the number of holdings is "2" to "4", if the range of the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 48079", "loss fluctuation pattern 2", "loss fluctuation pattern 3" or "loss fluctuation" "Pattern 4" is specified, and when the same range is "48080 to 48577", "special loss fluctuation pattern 2" is selected, and when the same range is "48578 to 48777", "variation pattern for super reach" is selected. It is shown that.

Therefore, a variation pattern range specification command is received to determine whether or not a special variation pattern may be specified by the determination random value (stored hold) stored in the first determination random value memory 202a. The sub-control board 220 can be easily determined. That is, the variation pattern random value included in the determination random value stored in the first determination random value memory 202a as the stored hold includes "variation pattern for specifying a predetermined deviation effect (special deviation 2)" and ". If there is a possibility of specifying a special fluctuation pattern such as "a fluctuation pattern that specifies a normal reach effect" or "a fluctuation pattern that specifies a super reach effect", the continuous effect is not executed. If the variation pattern range specification command is a "command indicating block number 0", a "command indicating block number 1", or a "command indicating block number 2", the variation display based on the stored hold is started. A special fluctuation pattern may be identified regardless of whether the number of holdings is "1 to 4" (whether the number of holdings after starting the fluctuation display is any of "0 to 3"). There is no. Therefore, the sub-control unit 220A normally holds the stored hold (if there are a plurality of stored holds, all the stored holds) based on the pre-determination result information (hit / fail designation command), and the advance notice effect. Just confirm that the hold that is the target of is a specific hold, and that there is no possibility of specifying a special change pattern by the stored hold based on the fluctuation pattern range specification command. The suitability of execution can be easily determined.

When the sub-control board 220 receives the command at the time of the first start winning, the sub-control board 220 transmits the first pre-determination result information (hit / fail designation command, symbol designation command), the variation pattern range designation command, and the first hold number information as the first pre-determination result. The value of the first hold number stored in the information memory 221b is stored in the shift memory format, and the value of the first hold number stored in the first hold number information memory 223b is "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 is "specifically held" in the first determination random value memory 202a based on the first pre-determination result information (hit / fail designation command) stored in the first pre-determination result information memory 221b. Can be determined whether or not is memorized. In addition, unlike this embodiment, a command indicating the number of first hold after the first start winning may be used as another command.

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

Further, when the "determination random value" acquired based on the second start winning is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 makes a preliminary determination regarding the hit / fail determination and a big hit. A pre-judgment regarding a symbol (special symbol) is performed (when the result of a pre-judgment that a big hit is generated), and the result of these pre-judgments (hereinafter referred to as "second pre-judgment") is the second pre-judgment. It is stored in the judgment result memory (not shown) in the shift memory format. Along with this, a second start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. Here, the command at the time of the second start winning is "information that can specify the result of the second pre-judgment (hereinafter, referred to as" second pre-judgment result information ")", and the variation pattern acquired based on the second start winning. A command indicating a command for specifying a range of random values (variable pattern range specification command), "information capable of specifying the second hold number after the start winning (hereinafter, referred to as" second hold number information ")", and the like. Is.

The second pre-judgment result information also includes a pass / fail designation command for designating the result of the pre-judgment related to the pass / fail judgment and a symbol designation command, but the significance of the pass / fail designation command is the pass / fail designation that constitutes the first pre-judgment result information. Similar to the command. On the other hand, as a symbol designation command constituting the second pre-determination result information, as shown in FIG. 6B, a symbol designation command D4 and a symbol designation command D5 are provided. Of these, the symbol designation command D4 is a command that specifies that when the symbol determination random value acquired based on the second start winning is determined in advance, the jackpot symbol is predetermined to be determined as "normal jackpot symbol X2". .. Further, the symbol designation command D5 is a command for designating that when the symbol determination random value acquired based on the second start winning is determined in advance, the jackpot symbol is predetermined to be determined as "probability variation jackpot symbol X2". Further, the significance of the variation pattern range specification command is the same as that of the variation pattern range specification command transmitted based on the first start winning. Then, when the sub-control board 220 receives the second start winning command, the sub-control board 220 performs the second pre-determination result information (hit / fail designation command, symbol designation command), the variation pattern range designation command, and the second hold number information in the second pre-determination. The value of the second hold number stored in the second hold number information memory 224b is set to "+1" while being stored in the determination result information memory 222b in the shift memory format. Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 is "specifically held" in the second determination random value memory 202b based on the second pre-determination result information (hit / fail designation command) stored in the second pre-determination result information memory 222b. Can be determined whether or not is memorized. In addition, unlike this embodiment, a command indicating the number of second holds after the second start winning may be used as another command.

The "judgment random value" acquired based on the first start prize is a general term for the judgment random value (acquisition information) acquired based on the valid start prize for the first start port 17a, and is the second start. The "judgment random value" acquired based on the winning is a general term for the judgment random value (acquisition information) acquired based on the valid start winning for the second opening 17b. In addition, the "determination random number value" may be referred to as "pending". Further, the first determination random value memory 202a, the second determination random value memory 202b, the first pre-determination result memory (not shown), the second pre-determination result memory (not shown), and the first Each time a valid start prize (valid first start prize, valid second start prize) is generated in the pre-judgment result information memory 221b and the second pre-judgment result information memory 222b, the corresponding data is stored in the shift memory format. It is remembered in. Then, the judgment random number values stored in the corresponding judgment random number values (first judgment random number value memory 202a, second judgment random number value memory 202b) are read out in order from the earliest stored one, and the reading thereof is performed. Performing a hit / fail judgment based on the judgment random number and a symbol variation game based on the hit / fail judgment is referred to as "digesting the judgment random number value". Further, unlike the present embodiment, the variation pattern random value may be acquired at the start of the symbol variation game.

(3) Outline of the game by the game machine 1 As described above, in the game machine 1, the stop display of the symbol showing the result of the hit / fail judgment performed based on the start prize (the first start prize or the second start prize) is displayed. 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 unit 62a of the information display device 60 and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b of the information display device 60 are "this symbol". The main control unit 200A determines the "stop display symbol (stop symbol)" and the "fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern)".

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

Here, in the game machine 1, the "symbol variation game related to the first special symbol" is executed in the first special symbol display unit 62a based on the first start prize, and the second special symbol is displayed based on the second start prize. In the part 62b, the "symbol variation game related to the second special symbol" is executed. In addition, the effect display device 27 executes the symbol variation effect in association with the execution of the "symbol variation game related to the first special symbol" or the "symbol variation game related to the second special symbol". The outline of the "design variation game" and the "symbol variation effect" will be described below.

a. Symbol variable game The symbol variable game (variable display) related to the first special symbol and the symbol variable game (variable display) related to the second special symbol correspond to the special symbol display unit (62a) as shown in FIG. 3 (c). Alternatively, the content is to perform "circular display" of incomplete symbols that cannot form arithmetic numbers by the 7-segment display body that constitutes 62b). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol constitute a specific example of the identification information. Of these, the first special symbol constitutes a specific example of the first identification information, and the second special symbol constitutes a specific example of the second identification information. Then, the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol executed based on the "first start winning" is displayed according to the stop display mode in the variable display related to the first special symbol, and the second special symbol is related. The result of the hit / fail judgment (second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol executed based on the "second start winning prize" is displayed depending on the stop display mode in the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the probability state of the game machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state), a judgment result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first hit / fail judgment and the second hit / fail judgment. The probability is set to about "1/315", and when the probability state of the game machine 1 is a high probability state, a judgment result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first hit / fail judgment and the second hit / miss judgment. The probability is about "1 / 31.5". Then, when the special symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed on any of the special symbol display units 62a and 62b, a "big hit" is generated and the jackpot 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, a special symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit is referred to as a "big hit symbol", and a special symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a miss is referred to as a "missing symbol".

In this embodiment, when the result of the winning / failing determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a (62a or 62b) is determined by using a random number lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol is changed to "a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol X1)" by a random number lottery. , "Big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol X1)" or "a jackpot symbol indicating the occurrence of a 2R probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol Y1)" is determined. In addition, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol is "a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R normal big hit (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol X2)" or "15R probability variation big hit" by a random number lottery (sorting lottery). It is determined to be a jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as a probabilistic symbol X2) indicating the occurrence of. Here, in the game machine 1, the type of jackpot is specified by the number of segments to be emitted and the arrangement mode of the segments to be emitted, but in order to simplify the explanation, the jackpot symbols are "X1", "X2", and "Y1". It is expressed using "alphabet" such as ".

When the big hit game is started, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the big winning opening solenoid 31c to execute the "opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big winning opening 31a". Then, in each round game during the big hit game, an opening / closing operation is performed in which the big winning opening 31a is changed to the open state (ball entry possible state) only once. When the specified number of winning balls (10) enter the large winning opening 31a, or when the opening time of the large winning opening 31a reaches the opening time limit (30 seconds or 0.2 seconds), a round is reached. The end condition is satisfied, and the running round game (big hit round) is ended. Then, when the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 31a is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game ends.

When "15R probability variation jackpot" or "15R normal jackpot" is generated, the jackpot game A in which the number of executions of the "round game" is "15 times" is executed, and when "2R probability variation jackpot" is generated, the number of executions of the "round game" is "Twice" jackpot game B is executed. Then, when the jackpot game A is executed, 2250 prize balls are scheduled to be paid out in order to execute the "round game" in which the opening time of the jackpot 31a is "30 seconds" and the opening time is "15 times". Will be done. On the other hand, in the big hit game B, the opening time of the big winning opening 31a is set to "0.2 seconds", but the game ball is inserted into the big winning opening 31a during "0.2 seconds". Since it is difficult to do so, the planned amount of prize balls to be paid out is set to "0 balls".

When "15R probability variation jackpot" or "2R probability variation jackpot" occurs, the probability variation means (described later) is activated after the corresponding jackpot game is completed, and the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot (big hit probability) is high. It becomes a state that is considered to be a probability (high probability state). Further, when "15R probability variation jackpot" or "2R probability variation jackpot" is generated, the opening extension means (described later) is activated after the jackpot game is completed, and the opening time of the second starting port 17b is extended (opening extension). State). In this high-probability state and the open extension state, until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games executed without causing a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches "10,000 times" (substantially, the next big hit occurs). Until) continue.

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

b. Symbol variation effect The symbol variation effect is also started based on the first start prize or the second start prize. Then, the execution time (variation time) of the symbol variation effect is also specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect). In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the effect symbol display area 27b appears at a predetermined portion of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started. .. Then, when the execution time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol elapses, the stop display of the effect symbol is executed for a certain period of time (about 0.6 seconds). The stop display of the effect symbol displays the result of the hit / fail determination in the same manner as the stop display by the lower display device 60 (special symbol display unit (62a or 62b)) described above. The symbol variation effect executed according to the variation display of the first special symbol constitutes a specific example of the "first effect", and the symbol variation effect executed according to the variation display of the second special symbol is the "first effect". A concrete example of "2 production" is constructed.

As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, three (three digits) effect symbols are displayed in the effect symbol display area 27b, and the effect symbol is changed and stopped. The display is made. The variation display of the effect symbols is a "circular display (scroll variation display)" in which nine effect symbols with numbers 1 to 9 are repeatedly moved from the top to the bottom in ascending order of the numbers. Consists of. At that time, in order to liven up the variable display, a "background symbol" or a "character symbol" is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, a sound effect is uttered from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and illumination is performed. By doing so, a symbol variation effect is realized.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the stop symbol of the effect symbol includes "a symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol)" and "a symbol indicating a miss (a miss symbol)". Among them, the symbol indicating the occurrence of "15R probability variation jackpot" is composed of a combination in which all three production symbols display the same odd number (combination of production symbols that specify the same odd number), and the "15R normal jackpot" The symbol indicating the occurrence is composed of a combination in which all three effect symbols display the same even number (combination of effect symbols that specify the same even number). Further, the "design indicating the occurrence of the 2R probability variation jackpot" is composed of "different odd numbers" arranged in ascending order from left to right, and the "symbol indicating the occurrence of deviation" is different from at least one of the three production symbols. Among the stop symbols configured by displaying numbers, "the symbol indicating the occurrence of the 2R probability variation jackpot" is excluded. Among the "designs indicating the occurrence of special deviations", the "symbols indicating the occurrence of special deviations 1" are composed of "different even numbers" arranged in ascending order from left to right, and "designs indicating the occurrence of special deviations 2". Is composed of "different even numbers" arranged in ascending order from right to left.

As shown in FIG. 9C, when the effect display device 27 displays the “big hit symbol”, the reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise (hereinafter, referred to as hit fluctuation). Further, when the effect display device 27 displays the "off symbol", as shown in FIG. 9B, the reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise thereof, and as shown in FIG. 9A. In addition, there is a case where the reach display is not performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise (hereinafter, referred to as simple deviation fluctuation). Here, in the reach display of the present embodiment, two of the effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 are stopped at the same symbol, and the other one effect symbol is changed. It is a display. In addition, among the symbol variation effects (hereinafter, referred to as "outlier variation") that indicate that the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of order, the one that displays the reach in the middle of the change (hereinafter, referred to as "reach out-of-reach variation"). In the symbol variation effect (hit variation) that displays that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, a display effect (hereinafter, referred to as “reach effect”) performed after the reach display is performed. This "reach effect" is referred to as (a) a reach effect (hereinafter referred to as "normal reach effect") in which the variation display is completed in a short time (less than 15 seconds) from the start of the variation without developing in the middle of the effect because the content of the effect is simple. ) And (b) "super reach production" in which the content of the production develops in the middle of the production and the fluctuation display ends within a long time (15 seconds or more) from the start of the fluctuation.

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

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

Further, the display of the reserved symbol in the reserved display areas 27M and 27N is executed based on a valid start winning prize. That is, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines when the determination random value (acquisition information) is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a or the second determination random value memory 202b (when acquired). Prior to the execution of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / miss judgment), whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / fail judgment) is a big hit (specific result). To judge in advance. In addition, unlike this embodiment, in addition to whether or not a big hit (specific result) is obtained in the preliminary judgment, whether or not a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) is involved is determined as to whether or not the result is correct. It may be determined in advance prior to the execution of the first hit / fail judgment and the second hit / fail judgment).

Further, when the determination random value (acquisition information) is acquired by the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 and stored in the first determination random value memory 202a or the second determination random value memory 202b, the existence of the information is stored. The reserved symbol to be shown is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. At this time, the result of the pre-judgment is taken into consideration, and for the reserved symbol corresponding to the judgment random value acquired based on the first start winning, the result of the pre-judgment is suggested (notice) by the display mode of the reserved symbol. There are times. That is, there are cases where the random number value for judgment is a specific hold (a hold in which the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit in a low probability state) and a normal hold (a hold in which the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of order in the low probability state). When it is decided to perform false notification (hereinafter referred to as "Gase notice"), a reserved symbol of a specific mode (hereinafter referred to as "specific reserved symbol") is displayed, and the determination is subject to prior judgment. The result of the hit / fail judgment of the random value (acquisition information) for use is announced. Here, the Gase notice is given with a low probability (for example, a probability of 5%) when the normal hold is acquired based on the first start winning. In addition to the hit hold in the low probability state, the specific hold may include a miss hold that triggers the execution of a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect). In this case, the reserved symbol that is the target of the notice. May be a specific reserved symbol.

On the other hand, when the judgment random value (acquisition information) that is the target of the pre-judgment is not the target of the advance notice (the reserved symbol related to the second special symbol), the reserved symbol in the normal mode (hereinafter, "" "Normally reserved symbol") is displayed. In this embodiment, the existence of "normal hold" is indicated by a hold symbol (square face symbol A1, round face hold symbol A2) that displays the existence of "normal hold" as a "square face" or "round face", and the existence of "specific hold" is indicated. It is indicated by the reserved symbol (cherry blossom reserved symbol C) displayed by "cherry blossom".

By the way, as shown in FIG. 10A, the first reserved display area (M1 to M4) 27M and the second reserved display area (N1 to N4) 27N are both first from the left side to the right side. The display units M1 and N1, the second display units M2 and N2, the third display units M3 and N3, and the fourth display units M4 and N4 are arranged side by side, and a maximum of four reserved symbols can be displayed. It has become. Then, the above-mentioned hold is applied to each display unit (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) constituting the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M and the second hold display area (N1 to N4) 27N. The design can be displayed.

All of the hold display areas (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) 27M and 27N have entered the starting ports 17a and 17b, but the number of undigested (processing conditions have not been met) game balls (that is, hold). The number) is indicated by the "number of displayed symbols on hold", and the number of "undigested game balls" (held) is indicated by reducing the "number of displayed symbols on hold" each time an undigested game ball is digested. Number) is sequentially decremented and displayed. Specifically, when the number of reservations is "1", the reserved symbols are displayed only on the display units (M1, N1) with the subscript 1, and when the number of reservations is "2", the subscript 1 is added. The reserved symbol is displayed on the display unit (M1, N1) and the display unit (M2, N2) with the subscript 2. Further, when the number of reservations is "3", the reserved symbols are displayed on the display units (M1 to M3, N1 to N3) other than the area with the subscript 4, and when the number of reservations is "4", all areas are displayed. The reserved symbol is displayed in (M1 to M4, N1 to N4).

Here, FIG. 10B shows a state in which three normal hold symbols A1 are displayed in the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M (in a state where the first hold number is 3). ), The case where the specific hold occurs and the specific hold symbol C is displayed is shown. In this state, when the previously stored hold information is digested and the variation display (one symbol variation game, one symbol variation effect) is started, as shown in FIG. 10 (c). , The reserved symbol A1 (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) corresponding to the reserved information to be digested is deleted. Along with this, the reserved symbol C displayed on the 4th display unit M4 is transferred to the 3rd display unit M3, and the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the 3rd display unit M3 is transferred to the 2nd display unit M2. The reserved symbol A1 displayed on the second display unit M2 shifts to the first display unit M1.

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

c. Continuous advance notice effect Next, a continuous advance notice effect (a continuous effect composed of an advance notice effect and a changing advance notice effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 17. In the following description, when a specific hold is acquired and a predetermined number of normal holds (pre-hold) have already been acquired (remembered), the normal hold (pre-hold) is processed and executed. The combination of the symbol variation effect to be performed and the symbol variation effect that has been executed after the specific hold has been processed is referred to as a "continuous notice effect". Further, in the continuous advance notice production, the normal hold that is digested before the specific hold may be referred to as "pre-hold".

First, in the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state is in the normal fluctuation state, and three normal hold symbols A1 are displayed in the first hold display area 27M (the first hold number is 3). In (a1), the state in which the symbol variation effect is executed along with the variation display of the first special symbol is shown (a1). In this state, it is assumed that the first start winning is generated, the specific hold occurs, and the specific hold symbol C is displayed (a2). At this time, since the specific hold is acquired while the predetermined normal hold (details will be described later) is stored, it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect, and the scenario of the continuous notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, a case where it is decided to acquire a specific hold and execute the continuous advance notice effect in a state where three "pre-holds" are stored is illustrated, but it is necessary to execute the continuous advance notice effect. The number of "pre-holds" is not necessarily three, and may be one or two. Further, when the specific hold is acquired in the state where the previous hold (normal hold) is stored, the execution lottery may be performed, and when the execution lottery is won, the continuous notice effect may be executed.

After that, when the variation time of the symbol variation effect that was in progress when the specific hold was acquired elapses, the symbol variation effect ends (a3). It should be noted that, of the three holds (three judgment random values stored in the first determination random value memory 202a) that were acquired when the specific hold was acquired, the first one acquired was used. The symbol variation effect that is started by digesting is called the "first symbol variation effect", the symbol variation effect that is started by digesting the acquired one is called the "second symbol variation effect", and is finally acquired. The symbol variation effect that is started by digesting what has been done is called the "third symbol variation effect". In addition, the symbol variation effect that is started by digesting the specific hold may be referred to as "specific symbol variation effect".

Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the previously stored three judgment random values (normal hold) stored when the specific hold occurs are digested. The first symbol variation effect is started (a4). After that, when a certain period of time elapses, the "ally character K1 indicating the player's ally" appears on the display screen 27a (a5). At this time, a background image indicating "ground" is displayed on the display screen 27a (a5). After that, when the variation time of the first symbol variation effect elapses, the first symbol variation effect ends (a6).

After that, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the next stored random value for judgment (normal hold) among the three judgment random values stored when the specific hold occurs is digested. Then, the second symbol variation effect is started (a7). After that, when a certain period of time elapses, the "enemy character K2 indicating the player's enemy" appears on the display screen 27a (a8). After that, when the variation time of the second symbol variation effect elapses, the second symbol variation effect ends (a9).

Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the last stored random value for judgment (normal hold) among the three judgment random values stored when the specific hold occurs is digested. Then, the third symbol variation effect is started (a10). After that, the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 increase or decrease the distance, and the duel battle is quietly started. After that, when the variation time of the third symbol variation effect elapses, the third symbol variation effect ends (a11). Here, in the first symbol variation effect to the third symbol variation effect, the appearance of the ally character K1 or the appearance of the enemy character K2, and the battle between both characters K1 and K2 are specific examples of the advance notice effect. To configure.

After that, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol variation effect is started (a12). In this case as well, both characters K1 and K2 are restraining each other by widening or narrowing the distance from each other, but during this time, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in this order to display the reach (a12 to a14). ). After that, when a certain period of time elapses, the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as button display), and the valid period in which the operation of the effect button SW is valid is started (a15). Then, if the effect button is operated within the valid period, the valid period ends (a16), and if the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period, the valid period ends when the period preset as the valid period expires (the valid period ends). a16).

If the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (a17), the variable advance notice effect is performed while the execution mode (effect mode) executed as the advance notice effect is maintained (a18 to 20). At this time, if the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 wins the enemy character K2 (a18 to 20). ), The jackpot symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (a21). In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a false notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off hold), the enemy character K2 is removed from the display screen 27a after the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the design.

On the other hand, when the effect button SW is operated within the valid period (b17), the changing advance notice effect is performed in an execution mode (changed execution mode) different from the execution mode executed as the advance notice effect (b18 to 20). ). For example, when the advance notice effect is the "duel battle" shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the effect button SW changes the content of the battle to a chase battle (foot race) performed on a land track based on the operation. Even at this time, if the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 wins the enemy character K2 (b18). ~ 20), the jackpot symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (b21). In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a false notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off hold), the enemy character K2 is removed from the display screen 27a after the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the symbol (see B19 to B21 in FIG. 14).

Here, the continuous advance notice effect (advance notice effect and the variable advance notice effect) have different reliability (big hit reliability) to be displayed according to the execution mode. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, the number of enemy characters K2 is 1 and the number of ally characters K1 is 1 when performing a "duel battle on the ground" in continuous advance notice effects (advance notice effects, changing notice effects). The reliability of the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 1) is "low reliability (for example, 5%)". In addition, the reliability of the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 2) in which the "chase battle on the truck" is performed is "high reliability (for example, 50%)". However, even when performing a "duel battle on the ground", the execution mode in which the number of ally characters K1 has increased (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 3) and the ally character K1 have been strengthened (larger in size) (the size has been increased). Hereinafter, in the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 5) in which the enemy character K2 is weakened (reduced in size), the reliability is higher than that in execution mode 1 (for example, 10%). Will be). The ROM 220c mounted on the sub-control board 220 stores a large number (for example, 200 types) of effect patterns (execution modes) of the continuous advance notice effect, but the jackpot reliability depends on the execution mode defined by the effect pattern. The degree (for example, the probability that the result of the symbol variation effect will be a big hit when the effect pattern is selected) is determined.

However, as described above, in the present embodiment, by performing an effective operation (operation within the valid period) on the effect button SW after the start of the specific symbol variation effect, the execution mode of the change notice effect is more reliable. Can be changed to a higher one. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player during the execution of the notice effect during the fluctuation, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. However, as shown in FIG. 14, when a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) is set even though the judgment random value that is the target of the variable notice effect is out of alignment and is on hold. , The ally character K1 self-destructs, and the enemy character K2 wins (B19 to B20), and then the off-design is displayed on the display screen 27a (B21). For example, by displaying that the ally character K1 trips on a stone in the path and the enemy character K2 wins, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. That is, it is difficult to give a sense of discomfort by displaying the out-of-order design through the highly reliable execution mode (directing mode). This point is the same in Examples 2 to 4 and Modified Examples 1 to 3 described later.

Further, in FIGS. 11 to 14, an embodiment in which the type of battle and the background symbol are changed and the execution mode of the advance notice effect is changed based on the operation performed on the effect button SW after the start of the specific symbol variation effect is illustrated. Other aspects can also be exemplified. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), when the effect button SW is operated within the valid period, the mode in which the ally character K1 increases can be exemplified. In this case, when another ally character K3 (helper K3) appears on the display screen 27a by cut-in (when the execution mode 3 is reached), the number of ally characters K1 and K3 increases, and the reliability increases to "10%". Shows the case. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the effect button SW is operated within the valid period, the ally character K1 expands (execution mode 4) and the reliability increases to "10%". Shown. Although not shown, if the effect button SW is operated within the valid period, the enemy character K2 becomes smaller (execution mode 5), and the reliability can be increased to "10%".

If the operation mode of the effect button SW can be selected ("selection of single hit or continuous hit", "selection of button type such as A button, B button, C button" can be executed), The type of execution mode (effect mode) to be changed may be changed according to the operation mode of the effect button SW. For example, when the A button is operated, the type of battle and the background pattern are changed, when the B button is operated, the ally character K1 is increased, and when the C button is operated, the ally character K1 is expanded.

Next, an exceptional case will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the continuous advance notice effect is executed in the non-open extension state (normally fluctuating state), but there are cases where the second start prize is generated even in the game state. Further, in the game machine 1, as will be described later, the determination random value (acquisition information) corresponding to the first special symbol is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, and the determination random value corresponding to the second special symbol is stored. In the state where the numerical value (acquired information) is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the variation display of the second special symbol (the symbol variation effect performed according to the variation display of the second special symbol) is displayed as the variation of the first special symbol. It is decided to give priority to the display (the symbol variation effect performed according to the variation display of the first special symbol). For this reason, if a second start prize is generated during continuous advance notice production, it will be treated as follows.

That is, if a second start prize is generated during the continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect (the symbol variation effect executed according to the change display of the first special symbol), the continuous advance notice effect is in progress. Therefore, the design variation effect (second effect) based on the second start prize is performed, and then the continuous advance notice effect is continued. For example, the case shown in FIG. 16 shows the case where the second start winning is generated during the execution of the second symbol variation effect in the above-mentioned specific example 1 (a7, A8). When the second start winning is generated, the reserved symbol A2 is displayed in the second holding display area 27N, and the acquisition of the determination random number value (acquisition information) based on the second starting winning is notified (A8).

In this case, when the second symbol variation effect is finished and the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses (A9), the variation display of the second special symbol starts, and the symbol is matched with this variation display. Fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as "continuous symbol variation effect") will be started. When the continuous symbol variation effect is started in this way, the reserved symbol A2 displayed in the second reserved display area 27N is deleted.

Since the content of this continuous symbol variation effect is the same as the content of the second symbol variation effect that was completed earlier (A10, A11), the player is given the impression that the second symbol variation effect is repeated again. After that, when the variation time of the continuous symbol variation effect elapses, the continuous symbol variation effect ends (A12). After that, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the third symbol variation effect is started (a10). The content of the subsequent symbol variation effect is the same as that of Specific Example 1 described above. Further, if the number of second start prizes generated during the continuous advance notice effect is a plurality of times, the continuous symbol variation effect is executed a plurality of times during the continuous advance notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the result of the variation display of the second special symbol executed based on the second start winning prize generated during the continuous advance notice production becomes a big hit, and when the big hit game is executed (c1 to c3). ), The special reserved symbol C displayed in the first reserved display area 27M is changed to the normal reserved symbol A1 (c4, c5) when the time is shortened (variation shortened state) after the big hit game. That is, the continuous notice effect (hold notice) based on the judgment random value related to the special symbol is executed only in the normal fluctuation state (non-time saving state), and the first special that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect (hold notice). If the game state is shortened before the start of the symbol change, the continuous notice effect (hold notice) is interrupted. For this reason, when the time is shortened after the jackpot game is executed, the reserved symbol (specific reserved symbol) that has been changed to hold is changed to the normal hold (normal reserved symbol).

Further, the content of the continuous symbol variation effect is not limited to the one that performs the same content effect as the "previous advance notice effect" as described above. For example, it may be a production related to the "previous advance notice production" and the continuous production. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the effect (B10, B11) in which the ally character K1 takes a break in preparation for the battle may be performed. Further, if the second start prize is generated during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, the continuous advance notice effect may be terminated. In this case, in the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, an effect of ending the continuous advance notice effect (an effect of ending the continuous advance notice effect that is really being executed) may be performed. For example, in the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, the "end of continuous notice effect" may be notified on the display screen 27a.

In this embodiment, the second continuous effect (continuous effect performed in the second effect) is executed over a plurality of times of variable display of the special symbol performed based on the hold of the second special symbol (random value for determination). The probability is "0%". However, the second continuous effect (continuous effect performed in the second effect) may be executed, and in this case, the first continuous effect (the first continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays of the special symbol performed based on the hold of the first special symbol). The probability that the second continuous effect is executed in the first effect) is set higher than the probability that the second continuous effect is executed over the variable display of the special symbols made based on the hold of the second special symbol. May be good.

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

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

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

Following the processing of S303a, the CPU 201 uses the winning / failing random number value (special figure 1 big hit lottery random number value) acquired in the processing of S303a to make a preliminary determination (first) regarding the first winning / failing determination (special figure 1 big hit lottery). 1 Pre-determination) is performed, and information indicating the result is stored in the first pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 5) (S304a). Then, after transmitting the first start winning command to the sub-control board 220 (S305a), the process proceeds to the process of S308 in FIG. Here, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment in the first pre-judgment is a big hit, in this first pre-judgment, the "pre-judgment regarding the big hit symbol" using the "special figure 1 symbol determination random number value" is also executed. To do. In addition, unlike this embodiment, the command for specifying the first hold number after the first start winning and the command for specifying other information may be different commands.

Here, under the situation where the judgment random value acquired based on the first start winning prize and the judgment random value acquired based on the second start winning prize are stored, the latter is preferentially processed. (See below.). Further, in FIGS. 19 to 22, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start winning prize (hereinafter referred to as the process related to the special figure 1) and the second start winning prize are used. The same number of steps (arithmetic numbers) is attached to the same processing among the processing to be executed (hereinafter referred to as the processing related to the special figure 2). Since the processes with the same number of steps are basically the same processes, one of "process related to special figure 1" and "process related to special figure 2" will be described in the following description. , The other description may be omitted. For "processing related to special figure 1", add the alphabet "a" to "number of steps", and for "process related to special figure 2", add the alphabet "b" to "number of steps" to distinguish. There is.

Further, when it is determined by the CPU 201 that the second start winning is generated (S301b; YES), the number of holdings (second holding number) of the second special symbol corresponding to the second starting winning is less than a predetermined number (this embodiment). Is less than 4) (S302b). If it is determined in the process of S302b that the number is less than a predetermined number (S302b; YES), a determination random number value is acquired accordingly (S303b). The determination random value acquired based on the second start winning is stored in the shift memory format at a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (second determination random value memory 202b shown in FIG. 5). At the same time, the second reserved number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the second reserved number memory 202d shown in FIG. 5 (S303b). Here, the judgment random value acquired in the process of S303b includes (a) a hit / fail judgment random value used in the second hit / fail judgment executed based on the second start winning, and (b) a second special symbol display unit. A symbol determination random value for determining a hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on 62b, (c) a “variation pattern random value for determining a variation pattern”, and the like are included.

Following the processing of S303b, the CPU 201 uses the winning / failing random number value (special figure 2 big hit lottery random number value) acquired in the processing of S303b to make a preliminary determination (first) regarding the second winning / failing determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery). 2 Pre-determination) is performed, and information indicating the result is stored in the second pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 5) (S304b). Then, after transmitting the second start winning command to the sub-control board 220 (S305b), the process proceeds to the process of S308 in FIG. Here, if the result of the second hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 big hit lottery) is a big hit (winning) in the second preliminary judgment, the "special figure 2 symbol determination random number value" is used in this second preliminary judgment. The "preliminary judgment regarding the jackpot symbol" that was used is also executed. In addition, unlike this embodiment, the command for specifying the second hold number after the second start winning and the command for specifying other information may be different commands.

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S308 that the jackpot 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). 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 change is displayed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol is in progress (S312). Then, if the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner (S310; NO) and the stop display time of the special symbol is not displayed (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. (S314a, S314b). In this embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol is 0.6 seconds.

The "condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol" is that either the "first reserved number" or the "second reserved number" is not "0". Then, the CPU 201 of this embodiment preferentially determines whether or not the "second hold number" is "0" (S314b). That is, when the "second hold number" is not "0", the oldest determination random value is read from the above-mentioned second determination random value memory 202b (S316b), and the pass / fail determination process for the second special symbol (second). The hit / fail determination process) is performed (S320b). The determination random value read in S316b is the one acquired in S303b, and includes a hit / fail determination random value, a symbol determination random value, and the like.

In this second hit / fail determination process (S320b), a process related to the second hit / fail determination is performed. In this second hit / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the game machine 1 is in the high probability state (whether or not the probability variation flag is set), and when it is in the high probability state, "high probability". "Big hit judgment" is performed using "Data table for judgment" and "Random value for judgment (judgment random value for big hit) read in the process of S316b", and when it is in a low probability state, "data for low probability" The "big hit determination" is performed using the "table" and the "judgment random value (big hit determination random value) read in the process of S316b".

The CPU 201 executes the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) following the second pass / fail determination process (S320b). In the special figure 2 symbol variation start processing (S500b), as shown in FIG. 22, when the result of the second hit / fail determination processing (S320b) is a “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 of S303b in FIG. After reading the symbol determination random value acquired in the process from the second determination random value memory 202b and setting (determining) the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S505), the variation for the jackpot. The process of setting the pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to the process of S560. Further, when the result of the second hit / miss determination process (S320b) is "missing" (S501; NO), the missing symbol is set as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S507), and the missing symbol is set. The process of setting the variation pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to the process of S560.

Here, in the process of S510, different variation pattern tables are set (set) according to the game state of the game machine and the type of jackpot. That is, when the type of big hit is a big hit with a ball (15R normal big hit, 15R probability variation big hit) and the game state is "low probability / normal fluctuation state", the fluctuation pattern table for the big hit referred to in the game state. However, in the case of "low probability / shortened fluctuation state", the fluctuation pattern table for jackpots referred to in the game state is used, and in the case of "high probability / shortened fluctuation state", the fluctuation pattern table for jackpots referred to in the game state is used. The fluctuation pattern table of is referred to respectively. When the type of jackpot is a jackpot without a ball (2R probability variation jackpot), a variation pattern table for a jackpot without a ball (2R probability variation jackpot) is referred to. Further, also in the processing of S540, a different variation pattern table is set (set) according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. That is, when the gaming state is the "low probability / normal fluctuation state", the fluctuation pattern table for deviation referred to in the gaming state is referred to in the game state, and when the gaming state is the "low probability / shortened fluctuation state", the fluctuation pattern table is referred to in the gaming state. When the fluctuation pattern table for deviation to be performed is in the "high probability / shortened fluctuation state", the fluctuation pattern table for deviation to be referred to in the game state is referred to, respectively. Here, in each fluctuation pattern table, a large number of fluctuation patterns are stored in a state of being associated with a random number value.

As described above, in the processing of S510 and the processing of S540, different fluctuation pattern tables are set depending on whether or not the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening flag) is functioning. Then, when the fluctuation time shortening function is not functioning, the fluctuation pattern table when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated is set, and when the fluctuation time shortening function is functioning, when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated. The variation pattern table is set. Then, when the latter fluctuation pattern table is set, there is a high possibility that the fluctuation time specified by the determined fluctuation pattern is shortened as compared with the case where the former fluctuation pattern table is set. Further, in the fluctuation pattern table for big hits, only a plurality of fluctuation patterns for performing reach effect are stored. Furthermore, when determining the fluctuation pattern for deviation, if the "number of holdings at the start of fluctuation" is small, it is highly likely that a fluctuation pattern that specifies a longer fluctuation time is selected, and the number of holdings is high. If there are many, it is highly likely that a shorter fluctuation time is selected.

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

Further, the CPU 201 sub-controls a process of subtracting "1" from the number of holds (second hold number) related to the second special symbol and a command for specifying the number of holds (second hold number) after the subtraction. The process of transmitting to the substrate 220 is performed (S575). Then, the special symbol game process (S300) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol is specified by the fluctuation pattern determined by the special figure 2 symbol fluctuation start processing (S500b), and the first special is specified by the fluctuation pattern determined by the special symbol 1 symbol fluctuation start processing (S500a) described later. The fluctuation time of the symbol is specified.

Here, the fluctuation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether or not the symbol for stopping and displaying the special symbol is a hit symbol (big hit symbol), and if the fluctuation pattern is known, the special symbol changes. You can decide the time to display. In addition, by analyzing the special symbol stop information specification command, it is possible to know whether the special symbol stops at the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol, and if it stops at the jackpot symbol, which is the jackpot symbol. it can. That is, in the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the type of the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 can be known, and in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later, the type of the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 can be known. be able to. The CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines the effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on this information, and then outputs a display control signal of the effect symbol to the effect display control board 222 to produce the effect. Display changes in the design, stop display, etc. Further, based on the fluctuation time of the special symbol (variation pattern designation command), it is also determined whether or not the effect display device 27 performs the so-called reach effect, and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decorative drive board 226, and the like according to the effect content determined in this way, thereby performing the effect of the determined content.

When the "second hold number" is "0" (S314b; YES) and the "first hold number" is not "0" (S314a; NO), the oldest judgment is made from the first judgment random value memory. The random value is read out (S316a), and the first hit / fail determination process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) based on FIG. 22, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the first hit / fail determination process performed as the process of S320a is performed in the same manner as the second pass / fail 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 change start processing performed.

Also in the first hit / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the game machine 1 is in the high probability state, and when it is in the high probability state, the "data table for high probability" and the "process of S316a" are used. "Big hit judgment" is performed using the read judgment random value (big hit judgment random value), and when the probability is low, the "low probability data table" and the judgment read by the processing of S316a "Big hit judgment" is performed using "Random value for big hit (judgment random value for big hit)". Then, even in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), when the result of the first hit / fail determination process (S320a) is a “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 acquires the symbol in the process of S303a in FIG. After reading the determined random value from the first determination random value memory 202a and setting (determining) the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 60a (S505), the variable pattern table for the jackpot is set. The process is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to the process of S560. Further, when the result of the first hit / fail determination process (S320b) is "off" (S501; NO), the out-of-order symbol is set as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S507), and the out-of-order symbol is set. The process of setting the variation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to the process of S560.

In this special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) as well, after performing the processes of S560 and S562 in the same manner as in the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a. The fluctuation display of (S570) is started. Then, a command indicating the start of the variation display of the first special symbol (command at the start of symbol variation) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S572), and the number of pending numbers related to the first special symbol. A process of subtracting "1" from the (first hold number) and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the hold number (first hold number) after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220 are performed (S575). The special symbol game processing (S300) is ended, and the process returns to the game control processing of FIG.

Next, when it is determined in the processing of S310 (see FIG. 20) of the special symbol game processing (S300) that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES), it is already special. The fluctuation pattern of the symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the variation display of the special symbol is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S341). At that time, since the fluctuation time of the special symbol is predetermined according to the fluctuation pattern, it is determined whether or not the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed by setting the timer at the same time as starting the fluctuation of the special symbol. Then, if the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the game control process of FIG. 18 is restored. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or second special symbol is stopped (S344), the stop symbol is displayed, and the symbol is 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 displaying the special symbol as a stop (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

If it is determined in the process of S350 that the stop display time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the game control process of FIG. 18 is restored. On the other hand, when the stop display time of the special symbol has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b) (S352 in FIG. 21).

When a positive judgment is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 21, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer for reference at the end of the "big hit game" described later. (Remember) (S354). Specifically, "type of big hit (probability variable big hit, normal big hit)" and "state of game state flag" are set (memorized) (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 "game state flag" is a flag indicating the "game state of the game machine 1", specifically, a "probability change flag", a "variation shortening flag", an "open extension flag", etc. Is set with data indicating whether these flags are set to "ON" or "OFF" (data indicating the current gaming state). The "probability change flag" is a flag indicating that the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol will be a big hit is set to a high probability (high probability state) (probability fluctuation function is operating). Yes, the "variation shortening flag" is a flag indicating that the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened (shortening fluctuation state) (the time saving function is operating). Further, the "opening extension flag" is a flag indicating that the opening time of the second starting port 17b (ordinary electric accessory 17d) is extended (the opening extension function is operating). In this embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timings of the "variation shortening flag" and the "opening extension flag" are the same, and both flags are treated integrally. In this way, the shortened fluctuation state is also the open extension state, and when the shortened fluctuation state ends, the open extension state also ends.

Following the process of S354, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of setting an opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 31a (big winning device) according to the type of big hit to be generated (S370). Specifically, when generating a "15R probability variation jackpot" or a "15R normal jackpot", an opening / closing pattern is set in which a round game in which the opening time limit of the big winning opening 31a is "30 seconds" is set to "15 rounds", and " When the "2R probability variation jackpot" is generated, an opening / closing pattern is set in which the round game in which the opening limit time of the big winning opening 31a is "0.2 seconds" is performed for "2 rounds". Then, following the process of S370, a process of setting (setting to ON) the jackpot game flag is performed (S378). By setting this "big hit game flag", the big hit game executing means starts to operate, and the game state of the game machine 1 shifts to the "big hit game state".

Following the process of S378, the process proceeds to the process of S380 or later. Here, when the "big hit game flag" is set in the process of S378, the big hit game executing means starts operating and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the "big hit gaming state". , While the "big hit game flag" is being set (during the operation of the big hit game execution means), the probability change function, the time saving function, and the open extension function are not activated. Therefore, after performing a series of processes after S380 as follows, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated. Specifically, in the processing of S380, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set (set to ON) (S380), and if it is not set (S380; NO), the process proceeds to the processing of S384 as it is. If it is set (S380; YES), the process of canceling the probability change flag (setting to OFF) (S382) 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 processing 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 processing (S300) is passed as it is and FIG. Return to the game control process of. On the other hand, in the process of S384, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), after the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are released (set to OFF) (set to OFF). S386, S387), a mode designation command indicating that the game state is a low probability / normal fluctuation state is transmitted to the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220) (S389), and the special symbol game process (S300) is exited. Return to the game control process of FIG. Then, when the game control process of FIG. 18 is restored, the big hit game process described later is performed.

Next, a process when a negative judgment is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 21 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is "off symbol"(S352; NO), the variation shortening flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether or not it is (S398). Then, when the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; NO), the process directly exits the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), did the fluctuation shortening counter value become "0" after the fluctuation shortening counter value was set to "-1" (S400)? It is determined whether or not (S404). If it is not "0"(S404; NO), the game directly exits the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes "0" in the processing of S404 (S404; YES), the gaming state of the game machine 1 is switched from the shortened fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. It will be. Therefore, after performing the process of canceling the fluctuation shortening flag (setting to OFF) (S410) and the process of canceling the opening extension flag (setting to OFF) (S416), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited. Then, the game control process of FIG. 18 is restored. Here, the "variation shortening counter" indicates the upper limit number of executions of the fluctuation display of the special symbol performed in the fluctuation shortening state, and when the value becomes "0", the shortened fluctuation state is displayed in the fluctuation display of the special symbol this time. Is completed, the next fluctuation display is switched to the normal fluctuation state, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol after the next time is performed in the normal fluctuation state. Here, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 is a mode indicating that the gaming state is a low probability / normal fluctuation state toward the sub control board 220 at the timing of releasing the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag. The designated command is transmitted to the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220) (S418), exits the special symbol game process (S300), and returns to the game control process of FIG.

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

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the jackpot game process (S600). When the large winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, the predetermined opening time elapses, or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning opening 31a, the ball is closed once, but the predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it becomes an open state again. Here, a game in which the large winning opening 31a in the closed state (unable to enter the ball) becomes the open state (possible to enter the ball) and becomes the open state again is referred to as "unit operation". When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (15 times or 2 times), the jackpot game ends after a predetermined ending period. Then, when the jackpot game is completed, 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. 23 and 24.

When the big hit game (big hit game A, big hit game B) is started, it is first determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the big winning opening 31a is closed in the "normal gaming state which is not the big hit game state", and therefore, the big winning opening 31a is closed immediately after the start of the big hit game. Therefore, immediately after the start of the jackpot game, it is determined that the jackpot 31a is not open (S604; NO), and then it is determined whether or not the end condition of the jackpot game is satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the "number of unit movements executed after the start of the big hit game" has reached the set number of times of the corresponding big hit game (S612). However, since the end condition of the big hit game is not satisfied immediately after the big hit game is started, a negative judgment is inevitably made in the processing of S612 (S612; NO). Therefore, it is determined whether or not the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after shifting to the processing of S614 (S614).
.. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the large winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening 31a is the time during which the large winning opening 31a is closed between the unit movements. Since the big winning opening 31a is closed immediately after the big hit game is started, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the big winning opening has passed (S614; YES), and the big winning opening After opening 31a (S616), the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 23 is temporarily terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 18 is restored.

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

If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the big winning opening 31a (S610), the game control of FIG. 18 is passed through the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, if the opening time of the large winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31a has reached the specified number (S608). Then, even when the number of balls to be entered reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the large winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of balls entered reaches the specified number, the large winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

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

When the game state of the game machine 1 is the "big hit game state", does the opening time of the big winning opening 31a elapse while the game control process of FIG. 18 is repeatedly executed (S606; YES)? Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning opening 31a (S608; YES), and the large winning opening 31a is closed (S610). In this way, one unit operation is completed.

When the game state of the game machine 1 is in the "big hit game state", the big hit game process (S600) is executed again, and it is determined in S604 that the big winning opening 31a is closed (S604; NO). It is determined whether or not the end condition of the "big hit game" is satisfied (S612). Here, when the "big hit game" is "big hit game A", it is determined whether or not the number of unit movements (number of rounds) executed during the hit game has reached "15", and "big hit game B" is determined. In the case of "", it is determined whether or not the number of unit movements (number of rounds) executed during the winning game has reached "2". Then, if the number of unit operations (number of rounds) has not reached the set number of times (S612; NO), after confirming that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614; YES), the big prize is won again. A new unit operation that opens the mouth 31a is executed (S616). On the other hand, in the process of S612, when it is determined that the end condition of the "big hit game" is satisfied (S612; YES), the big hit game process is performed after the following "big hit game end process (S650)" is performed. (S600) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, the process at the end of the jackpot game (S650) ”will be described with reference to FIG. 24.

When the jackpot game end processing (S650) is activated, the CPU 201 releases the jackpot game flag (set to OFF) (S655) as shown in FIG. 24, and then the above-mentioned “big hit end reference buffer (FIG. (Refer to S354 of 21) ”, information on the type of the jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as“ the current hit symbol ”) that was the premise of this jackpot game was acquired (S660), and this information was used. Based on this, processing for setting the game state after the end of the big hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol (the symbol stopped in the process of S344 in FIG. 20) is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S665). Here, in the present embodiment, the "probability variation jackpot symbol" is a "big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R probability variation jackpot" or a "big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 2R probability variation jackpot".

When the current jackpot symbol is not a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S665; NO), that is, when the current jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, the CPU 201 sets the fluctuation reduction counter to "100" (S675). After performing the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680) and the process of setting the open extension flag (S685), the sub-control unit 200A issues a mode designation command indicating that the game state is a low probability / shortened fluctuation state. It is transmitted to (sub-control board 220) (S688), and the processing at the end of the jackpot game (S650) is completed. Further, when the jackpot symbol this time is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S665; YES), the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S670). Then, the CPU 201 performs a process of setting "10,000" in the fluctuation shortening counter (S672), a process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680), and a process of setting the release extension flag (S685). A mode designation command indicating that the game state is a high-probability / shortened fluctuation state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S688), and the jackpot game end processing (S650) is terminated.

(5) Production control process (S980)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, an outline of the “effect control process (S980)” 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. Here, FIG. 25 illustrates only the main processing among the processing constituting the effect control processing. In this effect control process (S980), a hold occurrence process (S1000), a notice effect management process (S1100), a symbol variation effect process (S1200), a target effect change process (S1400), a hold digestion process (S1600), and a jackpot Main processes such as the game effect process (S1800) are repeatedly executed. Further, since the time required for the processing of one round of FIG. 25 is approximately 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, among the processes shown in the flow chart of FIG. 25, the description of the jackpot game effect processing will be omitted.

a. Processing when hold occurs (S1000)
In the hold occurrence processing (S1000), as shown in FIG. 26, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the start winning command (S1005; YES), the pre-determination (first) specified by the starting winning command is specified. Information indicating the result of 1 pre-judgment or 2nd pre-judgment (hit / fail specification command, symbol specification command), variation pattern range specification command, processing to store information about the number of holds, etc., and the number of holds information stored in the memory. After performing the process of "+1" the value of the number of holds, the process proceeds to the process of S1012 or later.

Here, in the process of S1010, when a start winning command based on the first starting winning is received (S1005; YES), "information regarding the result of the first pre-judgment", "variation pattern range specification command", and "first hold". "Information about the number" and the like are stored in the first pre-determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format, and the value of the first hold number stored in the first hold number information memory 223b is "+1". Further, when a start winning command based on the second starting winning is received (S1005; YES), "information on the result of the second pre-judgment", "variation pattern range specification command", "information on the second reserved number", etc. are displayed. The value of the first hold number stored in the second pre-determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format and stored in the second hold number information memory 224b is "+1".

In the process of S1012, it is determined whether or not the starting prize that has passed the positive determination of S1005 is the first starting winning (S1012). Then, in the case of the first start winning (S1012; YES), the process proceeds to the processing after S1015, and in the case of the second starting winning (S1012; NO), the pre-effect flag is released (set to OFF). It is determined whether or not it is set (S1013), and if it is canceled (set to OFF) (S1013; YES), after performing a process of additionally displaying a normal hold symbol (S1080), a process when hold occurs. (S1000) is finished. Here, the advance notice effect flag is a flag indicating that the advance notice effect has been started. Therefore, when the advance notice effect (continuous notice effect) is not executed, in the second hold display area (N1, N2, N3, N4) 27N, the lowest rank among the display units where the hold symbol is not displayed. Usually displays the pending symbol on the thing. In the following description, the "display unit lower than the predetermined display unit" refers to a display unit in which the hold display corresponding to the judgment random value processed after the predetermined display unit is performed. The “display unit higher than the predetermined display unit” indicates a display unit on which the reserved symbol corresponding to the determination random number value processed before the predetermined display unit is displayed. For example, the display position one lower than the first display unit M1 is the second display unit M2, and the display position one higher than the second display unit M2 is the first display unit M1.

Further, when it is determined that the pre-effect flag is set (set to ON) in the processing of S1013 (S1013; NO), after the value of the continuation counter is set to "+1" (S1014), the processing of S1080 is performed and a hold occurs. The time processing (S1000) is finished. That is, if the advance notice flag is set (set to ON) and the second start prize is generated while the advance notice effect is being executed, the advance notice effect is temporarily interrupted and the symbol variation effect based on the second start prize ( In other words, the continuous symbol variation effect) is to be executed. The continuation counter indicates the number of times that the continuous symbol variation effect can be executed. When the value of the continuation counter reaches the initial value "0", the effect of the continuous symbol variation effect is produced when the symbol variation effect described later is started. No pattern is set.

In the process of S1012, if it is determined that the start winning prize that has passed the positive judgment of S1005 is the first start winning prize (S1012; YES), it is determined whether or not there is a "memorized hold" related to the first hold (S1012; YES). S1015). Here, "stored hold" means when a target determination random number value (hereinafter referred to as "target hold") based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first). When the process of S1010 is executed based on the start winning prize), it is a judgment random value already stored in the first judgment random value memory 202a, and this "stored hold" is digested before the target hold. This is a judgment random value (pending). Then, in the present embodiment, the changing advance notice effect is executed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the "target hold".

Then, when a negative judgment is made in the processing of S1015 (S1015; NO), in the first reserved display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, the most of the display units in which the reserved symbol is not displayed. The normal hold symbol is displayed on the lower level (S1080), and the hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, when the process of S1015 determines affirmatively (S1015; YES), it is determined whether or not the pre-effect flag is released (set to OFF) (S1017), and the set (ON). If it is set) (S1017; NO), the process of S1080 is performed, and then the process when a hold occurs (S1000) is terminated. That is, when the advance notice effect has already been started, the advance notice effect is not repeatedly executed by the process of S1017.

When it is determined in S1017 that the pre-effect flag has been released (set to OFF) (S1017; YES), it is based on the information indicating the result of the pre-judgment (first pre-judgment) specified by the start winning command received this time. Then, it is determined whether or not the hold generated this time is a specific hold (S1020). That is, if the pass / fail designation command included in the information regarding the result of the first pre-judgment transmitted in the process of S1005 is the "pass / fail designation command C3", it is positively determined in S1020 (it is determined that the specific hold has occurred). , "Pass / fail designation command C1" or "pass / fail designation command C2" is negatively determined in S1020 (usually it is determined that a hold has occurred). Then, if it is a specific hold (S1020; YES), it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect for the specific hold (S1025), and when a determination result indicating that it is not executed is obtained (S1030; NO), S1080. After the process of (S1000) is performed, the process when a hold occurs (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of execution is obtained (S1030; YES), the process of setting the effect pattern (scenario) of the continuous advance notice effect, the process of setting the pre-effect flag (set to ON), and the first hold display. In the area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, after performing the process of displaying the specific reserved symbol on the lowest display unit in which the reserved symbol is not displayed (S1040), the process when the hold occurs (S1040). S1000) is finished.

Here, in the continuous advance notice effect for the specific hold, all the "stored hold" are normal hold, and the variation pattern range specification command transmitted at the time of acquiring each "stored hold" is the "command indicating the block number 0". , "Command indicating block number 1" or "command indicating block number 2" is judged positively. In addition, a specific hold is included in the "stored hold", or a "command indicating a block number other than block numbers 0 to 2" is included in the fluctuation pattern range specification command sent when each "stored hold" is acquired. If is included, it will be judged negatively. In this way, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can easily and surely determine whether or not the continuous advance notice effect can be executed by confirming whether or not the "command indicating the block number" is included in the specific range. it can.

Further, as a notice effect pattern (scenario) of the continuous notice effect, a plurality of patterns are prepared corresponding to the number of holds at that time, and are determined based on the number of holds at that time and a random number lottery. For example, in the above-mentioned specific example 1, the advance notice effect in which the ally character K1 appears in the first symbol change effect is performed, the advance notice effect in which the enemy character K2 appears in the second symbol change effect is performed, and in the third symbol change effect. A production pattern (scenario) in which the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 perform a preliminary effect of restraining each other, and a battle effect (a notice effect during change) is performed until the battle between the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 is settled in the specific symbol variation effect. Is determined. Further, when the number of "memorized hold" is 1, for example, in the symbol variation effect based on "memorized hold", the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 appear in advance notice effect, and the specific symbol variation effect is performed. In, a production pattern (scenario) for performing a battle effect (a notice effect during fluctuation) is determined until the battle between the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 is settled.

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

Here, in the continuous advance notice effect for normal hold, all "stored hold" are normal hold, and the variation pattern range specification command transmitted when each "stored hold" is acquired is a "command indicating block number 0". , "Command indicating block number 1" or "command indicating block number 2", and if the execution lottery is won, a positive judgment is made. In addition, the "stored hold" includes a specific hold, and the variation pattern range specification command sent when each "stored hold" is acquired includes a "command indicating a block number other than block numbers 0 to 2". If it is rejected or if you lose the lottery, it will be judged negatively. The process of setting the effect pattern (scenario) of the continuous notice effect is performed in the same manner as the process of S1040. As for the advance notice effect pattern (scenario) set in S1070, a plurality of patterns are prepared corresponding to the number of reservations at that time, and are determined based on the number of reservations at that time and a random number lottery.

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

Further, when the pre-effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1105; YES), it is determined whether or not the reception timing of the mode designation command for specifying the shortening variation has arrived (S1110). This reception timing arrives when the jackpot game ends and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the process of S688 (see FIG. 24). Then, when the reception timing arrives (S1110; YES), the process of canceling the pre-effect flag (setting to OFF) and the process of correcting the reserved symbol (the specific reserved symbol displayed in the first reserved display area 27N) are displayed. After performing the normal pending symbol correction process) (S1120), the notice effect management process (S1700) is terminated {see FIG. 17 (a)}. That is, even if the continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect (the symbol variation effect executed according to the change display of the first special symbol) is being continued, the continuous advance notice is reached when the low probability shortened state or the high probability shortened state is reached. End the production. For example, "when a big hit is generated based on the second start winning prize generated during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, the big hit game is ended, and the game state becomes a shortened variable state" and the like can be exemplified. When the process of S1120 is performed, if the value of the continuation counter is set to "positive number", the value of the continuation counter is also initialized (process to be set to 0). Further, even if the continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect is being continued, the continuous advance notice effect is stopped or interrupted when the low probability shortened state or the high probability shortened state is reached, and when the game state becomes the normal fluctuation state, the continuous notice effect The advance notice production may be resumed.

When the reception timing of the mode specification command for specifying the shortening variation has not arrived (S1110; NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the shortening variation state (S1112), and a negative determination is made. In that case (S1112; NO), the notice effect management process (S1100) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is positively determined in S1112, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start timing of the first special symbol has arrived (S1116), and if it is negatively determined (S1116; NO), The notice effect management process (S1100) is terminated as it is.

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

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

The CPU 220a can determine the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the main control unit 200A based on the received "special symbol stop information designation command". Then, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit (S1210; YES), the process of setting the effect pattern at the time of the big hit (S1300A) is performed based on the received fluctuation pattern specification command, and then the process proceeds to the process of S1345. To do. If the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong (S1210; NO), the process of setting the effect pattern table at the time of loss (S1300B) is performed based on the received fluctuation pattern specification command, and then the process of S1345 is performed. Transition.

Here, any of the effect pattern setting processes (S1300A, S1300B) is executed based on FIG. 29. When these effect pattern setting processes (S1300A, S1300B) are activated, it is determined whether or not the pre-effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1302), and if it is canceled (set to OFF) (S1302; NO). ), It is determined whether or not the target effect execution flag is released (set to OFF) (S1306). Then, if it is canceled (set to OFF) (S1306; YES), a process of setting a normal effect pattern (effect pattern without continuous notice effect) is performed (S1318), and an effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) is performed. ) Is finished. Here, the target effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the target effect is set in the effect pattern for performing the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation effect) accompanied by the notice effect during the change. If the target effect execution flag is set (set to ON), the process proceeds to S1318 at (S1306; NO), the details of which will be described later.

When it is determined that the pre-effect flag is set (set to ON) in the process of S1302 (S1302; YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuation counter is "0" (S1305), and the value of the continuation counter is determined. If is "0" (S1305; YES), the process of setting the effect pattern in consideration of the scenario (see FIG. 26) set in the process of S1040 or S1070 and the set effect pattern are stored in the previous effect storage means. The process of (update storage) is performed (S1310), and the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) is completed. The effect pattern stored (updated and stored) in the previous effect storage means is referred to when the continuous symbol variation effect is started (see the process of S1312), and the previously executed symbol is used as the effect pattern of the continuous symbol variation effect. The same effect pattern as the variable effect is set. The previous effect storage means is provided in the RAM 220b mounted on the sub control board 220.

If the value of the continuation counter is a "positive number", the process of setting the same effect pattern as the previous effect pattern stored in the previous effect storage means as the effect pattern and the value of the continuation counter are set to "-1". After performing the process of "", the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) is terminated. As a result, the effect pattern of the continuous symbol variation effect becomes the same content as the symbol variation effect performed last time (see FIG. 16).

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

When the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 finishes the processing of S1300A or S1300B, it shifts to the processing of S1350 after performing the processing of setting the stop symbol (the symbol to be confirmed and displayed) of the effect symbol (S1345). Here, in the process of S1345 executed through the process of S1300A, a specific mode of the "effect symbol for confirming and displaying the jackpot" is selected and set as the "big hit stop symbol", and is executed after the process of S1300B. In the process of S1345, a specific mode of the "effect symbol for confirming the disengagement" and the like are selected and set as the "disengagement stop symbol".

In the process of S1350, a command (effect display detailed command) for designating the "effect pattern" determined in the process of S1300A or S1300B and the "stop symbol of the effect symbol" determined in the process of S1345 is issued to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display). It is transmitted to the control board 222), and the effect display device 27 starts the variable display of the effect symbols such as the effect symbol and the background symbol (S1350). That is, the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started. After that, when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 determines that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) has been received (S1360; YES), the received symbol stop command is output to the effect display control unit. It is transferred to 222A, the effect display of the effect symbol and the background symbol on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1365), and the symbol variation effect is ended.

d. Target production change processing (S1400)
As shown in FIG. 30, when the target effect change process (S1400) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the specific symbol variation effect (symbol variation effect accompanied by the notice effect during change) is being executed. (S1405). Then, if it is negatively determined (S1405; NO), the target effect change process (S1400) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the specific symbol variation effect (symbol variation effect accompanied by the notice effect during change) is being executed (S1405; YES), the process proceeds to S1410 or later.

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

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

e. Reserved digestion processing (S1600)
In the hold digestion process (S1600), as shown in FIG. 31, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the symbol variation start command (S1605; YES), the pre-effect flag is set (set to ON). Whether or not it is determined (S1610). Then, when the pre-effect flag is released (set to OFF) (S1610; NO), the process of setting the number of reserved symbols (number of reserved symbols) to "-1" and the random value for determination to be digested are used. A process of erasing information indicating the result of the corresponding pre-judgment (first pre-judgment or second pre-judgment) from the corresponding pre-judgment result information memory (221b, 222b), and a lower storage of the pre-judgment result information memory. The process of shifting the information related to the result of the pre-judgment stored in the area to the upper storage area and one piece of information stored in the lower storage area of the judgment random value information memory (not shown). A process of shifting to a higher storage area and a process of setting the value of the number of holds stored in the corresponding hold number information memory (223b, 224b) to "-1" (S1690) are performed (S1690), and a process at the time of hold digestion (S1600) is performed. ) Is finished.

Here, the process of setting the number of reserved symbols (held number) in S1690 to "-1" is the reserved symbol displayed in the target reserved display area (first reserved display area 27M, first reserved display area 27N). It is a process to reduce the number of. That is, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the determination random value acquired by generating the first start winning, among those displaying the reserved symbols on the display units M1 to M4 of the first reserved display area 27M. The hold display of the uppermost display unit is erased, and the hold display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. Further, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the judgment random value acquired by generating the second start winning, among those displaying the reserved symbols on the display units N1 to N4 of the second reserved display area 27N. The hold display of the uppermost display unit is erased, and the hold display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. However, if the reserved symbols other than the reserved symbols to be deleted are not displayed in the corresponding reserved display area (first reserved display area 27M, second reserved display area 27N), the hold display of the highest display unit is displayed. Only the process of erasing is performed.

When the pre-effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1610; YES), whether or not the symbol variation effect is executed by digesting the "memorized hold" that should be digested immediately before the target hold. (S1615), and if it is negatively determined (S1615; NO), the process of S1690 is performed, and then the pending digestion process (S1600) is terminated. In addition, in the case of a symbol variation effect (S1615; YES) that is executed by digesting the "memorized hold" that should be digested immediately before the target hold, the process of canceling the pre-effect flag (setting to OFF). After performing the process of setting (setting to ON) the target effect execution flag (S1630), the process of S1690 is performed, and the pending digestion process (S1600) is terminated.

(6) Effect of the Example In this game machine 1, the execution of the variable notice effect during the change display (during the specific change effect) based on the judgment random number value (acquisition information) that is the target of the continuous notice effect (continuous effect). Since the mode can be reset by operating the effect button SW, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of expectation for the advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect). For example, even when a notice effect having a low reliability (advance notice effect) is performed as the advance notice effect, the reliability is increased based on an effective operation of applying the execution mode of the changing advance notice effect to the effect button SW. If it is possible to reset to a higher execution mode, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player during the execution of the variable notice effect. Therefore, according to the game machine 1, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Further, in the game machine 1, since the execution mode of the variable advance notice effect can be reset (redetermined) based on the player's instruction, the player's awareness of participation in the game is raised and the advance notice effect (continuous effect) is increased. ) Can be further increased. For example, the player can select whether or not to reset (redetermine) the notice effect during fluctuation according to the reliability of the effect that appeared in the advance notice effect, so that the expectation for the advance notice effect (continuous effect) can be expected. It can be further enhanced. In this embodiment, as a specific example of the input means, a pressing type button on which the player can perform a pressing operation is exemplified, but other modes of input means can also be exemplified. For example, other contact-type sensors such as a sensor (for example, a planar sensor) in which a player touches (for example, slides) a body (for example, a finger) to input, or a player has a hand or body. The input means may be configured by a sensor that detects the presence of a non-contact sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a non-contact type sensor). Here, as the non-contact type sensor, a sensor capable of detecting "a player's hand held over" in front of the sensor can be exemplified. In this case, holding the player's hand (player's body) in front of the non-contact type sensor corresponds to the input action. Further, examples of the non-contact type sensor include an optical type or infrared type non-contact type sensor, a surface type capacitance type non-contact type sensor, and the like. Then, the non-contact type sensor can be installed on the board surface of the game board 10 or on the accessory (central device 20) provided on the game board 10, and in these cases, it is fitted in the front frame 4. The "player's hand held over" in front of the glass plate 43 (transparent plate) is detected by the non-contact type sensor. Further, as other contact type sensors, a sensor for detecting the body temperature of the player, a sensor for detecting the voice of the player (for example, a voice saying "change the effect", etc.) and the like can be exemplified.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button SW is valid is started, the operation opportunity of the effect button SW (the opportunity to change the execution mode of the notice effect during fluctuation) is limited to one time. However, the effect button SW can be operated multiple times (twice, three times, etc.), and unlimited operations can be performed within a preset period as the validity period. The opportunity to change the execution mode may be many times. At this time, when a large number of execution modes of the variable notice effect are provided in which the reliability is gradually increased, the reliability of the variable notice effect may be improved as the number of operations of the effect button SW increases. The reliability of the notice effect during fluctuation may be increased or decreased (for example, it may be increased in the odd-numbered operation or decreased in the even-numbered operation).

Further, when the game machine 1 obtains a determination result that the continuous advance notice effect is executed based on the first start winning prize generated in the shortened variable state, the continuous advance notice effect is executed when the shortened variable state ends. This point will be described with reference to Specific Example 2 of FIG. The column of the first hold state in FIG. 32 shows the occurrence status of the first start prize, the column of the advance notice indicates whether or not the "advance notice effect" is executed, and the column of the change notice column shows the "change notice effect". Indicates whether or not "" is executed. Then, the figure shows the case where the second special symbol is performed many times in a short time and the first start prize is generated three times in the shortened fluctuation state (open extension state) executed after the end of the big hit game. Shown. Then, it is assumed that the determination that the continuous advance notice effect is executed is made based on the third first start winning prize among the three first start winning prizes. Then, it is assumed that the hold based on the first start winning prize has not been digested by the time the gaming state becomes the normal variable state (by the time the operation of the open extension means and the shortened variable means is stopped).

In this specific example 2, the continuous advance notice effect determined to be executed in the shortened fluctuation state (open extension state) is triggered by the game state becoming the normal fluctuation state (operation of the opening extension means and the shortening fluctuation means). It is said that it can be executed (when it is stopped). That is, even if the gaming state at the time when the determination random value (acquisition information) is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is the shortened fluctuation state (second gaming state). In order to enable the continuous advance notice effect based on the determination random number value (acquisition information) to be executed after the game state becomes the normal fluctuation state (first game state), according to the first embodiment, the execution opportunity of the continuous advance notice effect is provided. It can be increased and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In addition, unlike this embodiment, the determination random value is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, and the continuous advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect) is performed based on the stored determination random value. Even when a determination result indicating that the game is feasible can be obtained, when the game state is in the shortened fluctuation state (open extension state), it is determined that the continuous advance notice effect is executed (execution determination means according to claim 7). The result of the determination) can be temporarily discarded (cancelled), or the determination as to whether or not the continuous advance notice effect can be executed (determination by the execution determination means shown in claim 7) can be performed. Then, in these cases, with respect to the determination random value stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the continuous advance notice effect (first) is triggered when the gaming state becomes the normal fluctuation state (non-open extension state). It is possible to determine whether or not the continuous advance notice effect related to the effect) is feasible (determine by the execution determination means shown in claim 7), and execute the continuous advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect). When a determination result to that effect is obtained, a continuous advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect) may be performed.

Further, in Specific Example 2 (a specific example of the invention of claim 5), when the gaming state is in the second gaming state (shortened fluctuation state), the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquired information storage means). It is possible to execute a continuous effect (continuous notice effect related to the first effect) based on the judgment random value (acquisition information) stored in the game when the game state shifts to the first game state (normally fluctuating state). Although the case of performing is illustrated, the continuous effect (continuous notice effect related to the first effect) may be executed when the second game state (shortening variation state) ends (particularly, the second effect). When there is a time difference between the end of the gaming state and the start of the first gaming state). Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment may include a gaming state other than the first gaming state and the second gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as a third gaming state) as the gaming state. For example, when the third game state has a higher possibility of entering the second starting port 17b than the first game state and lower than the second game state, the game state is from the second game state to the first game. Judgment when the case 1 to shift to the state (case 1 to end the second gaming state) and the case 2 to shift from the second gaming state to the third gaming state (case 2 to end the second gaming state) are provided. When the gaming state at the time when the random value (acquisition information) for the first determination is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is the shortened fluctuation state (second gaming state), this determination disorder Even if the continuous advance notice effect based on the numerical value (acquired information) (continuous advance notice effect related to the symbol change effect executed according to the change display of the first special symbol) can be executed when the second game state ends. Good.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the first start prize is generated in the shortened fluctuation state, the continuous advance notice effect based on the first start prize generated in the normal fluctuation state is performed as follows. This point will be described with reference to the specific example 3 of FIG. Here, also in FIG. 33, the column of the first hold state indicates the occurrence status of the first start winning prize, the column of advance notice indicates whether or not the "advance notice effect" is executed, and the column of change notice shows. Indicates whether or not the "preliminary notice effect during fluctuation" is executed. Then, the figure shows the case where the second special symbol is performed many times in a short time and the first start winning prize is generated twice in the shortened fluctuation state (open extension state) executed after the end of the big hit game. Shown. Then, it is assumed that the first start prize is generated three times after the game state shifts to the normal variable state, and it is determined that the continuous advance notice effect is executed based on the third first start prize.

In addition, "1" and "2" in the column of the first hold state are the first start prizes generated in the shortened fluctuation state (open extension state), and "1" and "2" in the column of "Special Figure 1" are. The variation display (variation display of the first special symbol) executed based on the first start winning is shown. In addition, the first start prizes in which "3", "4", and "5" in the first hold state column are normally fluctuating are shown as "3", "4", and "5" in the "Special Figure 1" column. 5 ”indicates the variation display (variation display of the first special symbol) executed based on the first start winning prize. By the time the gaming state becomes the normal variable state (by the time the operation of the open extension means and the shortened variable means is stopped), the hold based on the first start prize generated in the shortened variable state (open extended state) is exhausted. It is assumed that there was not.

In this specific example 3, when the game state is in the shortened fluctuation state (open extension state), the determination is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) based on the first start winning prize. With a random number value (hereinafter referred to as pre-transition information), the game state becomes a normal fluctuation state (non-open extension state), and after the normal fluctuation state (non-open extension state), based on the first start winning prize. Performs continuous advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect) based on the determination random value (hereinafter referred to as post-transition information) stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means). In that case, it will be handled as follows. In other words, after all the pre-transition information has been digested, a continuous advance notice effect based on the post-transition information is performed.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the gaming state at the time when the determination random value (acquired information) is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquired information storage means) is shortened and fluctuated (second game). If it is (state), the continuous advance notice effect based on the judgment random value (acquisition information) is not performed, and after all the judgment random values (acquisition information) are processed, the game state is normally changed (non-state). It is possible to execute a continuous advance notice effect based on the determination random value (acquisition information) stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) after the open extension state). Therefore, based on the game state of the game machine 1, it is possible to perform a game with a reduced amount of tension.

Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a passage detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at a predetermined portion where the game ball can flow down, and the execution mode of the variable notice effect is changed based on the passage detecting means detecting with the game ball. It is a thing. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), a passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided in the middle of the passage of the warp passage 21w provided in the central device 20. This is the same as that of the first embodiment except that (ii) the target effect change processing (S1400) is executed based on FIG. 35 (a) instead of FIG. 30.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), when a certain period of time elapses after the reach display is performed in the specific symbol variation effect, a display prompting the warp passage 21w to pass the game ball on the display screen (hereinafter, , A passage display) is performed, and an effective period (a period that triggers a change in the execution mode of the effect) in which the detection of the passage detection sensor 21T is effective is started (d15). Then, when the game ball is detected by the passage detecting means 21T within the valid period, the valid period ends (d16), and if the passing detecting means 21T is not detected within the valid period, the period preset as the valid period expires. The validity period ends (d16). Then, when the passage of the game ball is not detected within the valid period (a17), the execution mode (effect mode) is the same as "when the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period of Example 1". ), And when the notice effect during the change progresses (see a18 to a21 in FIG. 13) and the passage of the game ball is detected within the valid period (b17), "within the valid period of Example 1". As in the case of "when the effect button SW is operated", the execution mode (effect mode) is changed and the variable advance notice effect proceeds (see b18 to b21 in FIG. 13). It should be noted that even in the second embodiment and the first modification described later, the high reliability is obtained based on the passage detection of the game ball, even though the judgment random value, which is the target of the notification effect during the fluctuation, is out of alignment and is on hold. When the execution mode (effect mode) of is set, the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins (see FIG. 14), and then the display screen 27a is displayed. A symbol may be displayed.

Next, the target effect change process (S1400) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 35 (a). When the target effect change process (S1400) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the specific symbol variation effect (symbol variation effect accompanied by the notice effect during variation) is being executed (S1405). Then, if it is negatively determined (S1405; NO), the target effect change process (S1400) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the specific symbol variation effect (symbol variation effect accompanied by the notice effect during change) is being executed (S1405; YES), the process proceeds to the process after S1411.

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

Then, when the sub-control unit 220A confirms that "the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball" during the valid period (S1431; YES), the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T invalidates the validity. The process of performing the process and the process of erasing the passage display (S1441) are performed, and after the process of changing the execution mode of the changing advance notice effect (S1446) is performed, the target effect change process (S1400) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the validity period has expired without confirming that "the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball during the validity period" (S1431; NO), the passage is passed. The process of invalidating the detection of the game ball by the detection sensor 21T and the process of erasing the passage display (S1466) are performed, and the target effect change process (S1400) is completed.

According to the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, in the second embodiment, the execution mode of the variable notice effect is based on the action of the player adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball (the act of adjusting the firing intensity so that the game ball can enter the warp passage 21w). Since it can be reset (redetermined), it is possible to raise the player's awareness of participation in the game and further raise the expectation for the advance notice production (continuous production). In the second embodiment, an embodiment in which the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is provided, but the embodiment of the passage detection means is not limited to this. For example, as shown in the first modification of FIG. 35 (b), an embodiment in which the passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the stage portion 21p can be illustrated.

Further, also in the second embodiment and the first modification, when the valid period in which the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensors 21T and 21U is effective is started, the passage detection sensor 21T has an opportunity to perform effective detection (during fluctuation). An example is shown in which the execution mode of the advance notice effect is limited to one time, but the detection period can be set multiple times (twice, three times, etc.) or is unlimited within the period preset as the validity period. The operation may be possible, and the change of the execution mode of the notice effect during the change may be made many times. At this time, when a large number of execution modes of the variable notice effect are provided in which the reliability is gradually increased, the reliability of the variable notice effect may be improved as the number of detections by the passage detection sensor 21T increases. , The reliability of the notice effect during fluctuation may be increased or decreased (for example, it may be increased in the odd-numbered detection or decreased in the even-numbered detection).

Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, (a) when the condition for changing the reserved symbol is satisfied during the execution of the advance notice effect, the ally character K1 acquires an item (a tool for winning the battle), and FIG. 39 (a). It is different from the first embodiment in that the reserved symbol change process is added, but the other points are the same as those in the first embodiment. Although Example 3 is a modification of Example 1, it can also be a modification of Example 2.

In the third embodiment as well, the passage detection sensor 21T is provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w of the central device 20 as in the second embodiment (see FIG. 34). The passage detection sensor 21T is capable of detecting the game ball from beginning to end, but the detection of the game ball is during the execution of each advance notice effect, and the pending symbol is still changed during each advance notice effect. It will be an opportunity to change the reserved symbol on the condition that it has not been done (described later).

A specific example of the third embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a specific example 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 37. Also in the specific example 4, similarly to the above-described specific example 1, the game state is in the normal fluctuation state, and three normal hold symbols A1 are displayed in the first hold display area 27M (the first hold number is 3), the first start prize is generated, the specific hold occurs, and the specific hold symbol C is displayed (not shown). Then, among the three determination random values (normally held) stored at the time of the occurrence of the specific hold, the previously stored one is digested and the first symbol variation effect is started (g4). After that, when a predetermined time elapses, the "ally character K1" appears on the display screen 27a (g5). At this time, a background image indicating "ground" is displayed on the display screen 27a (g5).

When the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (g6) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball during the execution of the first symbol variation effect, it is first digested in the first hold display area 27M. The reserved symbol (reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the existence of the judgment random value (acquired information) to be determined is changed to the first item (for example, the reserved symbol imitating a helmet) G1. To. In this embodiment, if the reserved symbol has not been changed during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect, the passage detection sensor 21T is effective for detecting the passage of the game ball from beginning to end. The passage detection may be effective only at a predetermined time during the fluctuation effect (for example, a certain time after the appearance of the ally character K1).

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

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

Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol variation effect is started (g18). In this case as well, the reserved symbol imitating the third item G3 is deleted, but the ally character K1 on the display screen 27a is in a state of wearing the third item (sword) G3 (g18). Then, the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 are restraining each other by widening or narrowing the distance from each other, but during this time, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in this order to display the reach. After that, when a certain period of time elapses, the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen (button display), and the valid period in which the operation of the effect button SW is valid is started (g19). Then, if the effect button is operated within the validity period, the validity period ends (g20), and if the effect button SW is not operated within the validity period, the validity period ends when the period preset as the validity period expires (the validity period ends). g20).

Here, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, as an effect pattern (execution mode) of the continuous advance notice effect (continuous notice effect using the advance notice effect and the changing advance notice effect), in addition to the above-mentioned execution modes 1 to 5, It also has the following embodiments. That is, although the number of enemy characters K2 is 1 and the number of ally characters K1 is 1, an execution mode in which the ally character K1 includes one item (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 6) and an item in which the ally character K1 has a plurality of items. (Hereinafter referred to as execution mode 7), the ally character K1 is provided with an item, and the enemy character K2 is weakened (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 8). The reliability of the execution mode 6 is "15%", the reliability of the execution mode 7 is "20%", and the reliability of the execution mode 8 is "30%". The number of items that can be acquired by the ally character K1 (for example, 0, 1, or a plurality) is such that the passage detection sensor 21T passes the game ball during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the individual advance notice effect. It depends on whether or not the detection is detected.

Returning to FIG. 38 and further explaining, if the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (g21), the variable advance notice effect is performed with the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect was executed (effect mode). g22). That is, in the specific example 4, since a plurality of items have been acquired during the advance notice effect, the execution mode 7 is executed. Further, unlike the specific example 4, the execution mode 6 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is singular, and the execution mode 1 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is "0". Will be done.

In this way, when the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (g21) and the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hit hold). , The jackpot symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a after the ally character K1 wins over the enemy character K2. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a false notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off hold), the enemy character K2 is removed from the display screen 27a after the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the design. In the third embodiment, as the number of items acquired at the stage of the advance notice effect increases, the reliability of the change notice effect may increase. In this case, even if the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period, the execution mode of the variable advance notice effect is high even though the judgment random value that is the target of the variable advance notice effect is off and held. When the reliability is reached, the ally character K1 may self-destruct, and the enemy character K2 may win, and then the off-target symbol may be displayed on the display screen 27a.

On the other hand, when the effect button SW is operated within the valid period (h21), the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect is executed is changed to perform the change notice effect (h22). For example, when the advance notice production is "duel battle", the "nunchaku" swung around by the enemy character K2 becomes "taiyaki" based on the operation of the production button SW. That is, the weapon of the enemy character K2 is changed from "nunchaku" to "taiyaki", and the execution mode 8 is executed. In the fourth embodiment as well, the content of the battle may be changed to a chase battle (foot race) performed on a land track as in the first embodiment. Even at this time, if the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 is displayed after the effect of winning over the enemy character K2. The jackpot symbol is displayed on the screen 27a. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a false notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off hold), the enemy character K2 is removed from the display screen 27a after the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the design. It should be noted that even in the third embodiment and the second modification described later, the high reliability is based on the operation of the effect button SW, even though the judgment random value, which is the target of the notification effect during the fluctuation, is off and held. When the execution mode (effect mode) of is set, even if the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins, the display screen 27a displays the off-design pattern as in the first embodiment. Good.

Next, the reserved symbol change process (S1500) of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 39 (a). When the reserved symbol change process (S1500) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect is being executed (S1510). Then, if it is negatively determined (S1510; NO), the pending symbol change process (S1500) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is positively determined (S1510; YES), it is determined whether or not the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball (S1515), and if it is not detected (S1515; NO). The pending symbol change process (S1500) is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S980).

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

According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, items for advancing the advance notice effect during fluctuation can be collected by passing the game ball through the warp passage 21w at the stage of the advance notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new form of pending change effect in the symbol change effect accompanied by the advance notice effect. Then, the changed content of the reserved symbol is gradually reflected in the subsequent notice effect (advance notice effect, change notice effect), and the notice effect (change notice effect) is changed during the execution of the specific change effect. Because it is possible, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Although the embodiment in which the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is provided in the third embodiment as well, the game ball passing through the stage portion 21p is illustrated as in the first modification. It is also possible to exemplify an embodiment in which a passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of the passage is provided. Further, an embodiment of changing the execution mode of the variable notice effect based on the operation of the effect button SW has been illustrated, but as in the second embodiment, the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball. , The execution mode of the notice effect during fluctuation may be changed.

Further, also in the third embodiment, an embodiment in which the opportunity to change the reserved symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is once for each symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect is exemplified. However, the opportunity to change the reserved symbol may be multiple times, and if it is possible to change the reserved symbol multiple times, an upper limit may be set on the number of times the reserved symbol can be changed. Further, in the third embodiment, after the reserved symbol is changed based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T, the mode of changing the reserved symbol is changed when the symbol variation effect corresponding to the changed reserved symbol is started. An example of a mode reflected in the content of the symbol variation effect is illustrated. However, as shown in the second modification of FIG. 39 (b), when the passing detection sensor 21T detects the game ball, the pending symbol is not changed once, but the content of the ongoing symbol variation effect is directly displayed. You may change it. For example, when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 21T (j6), the ally character K1 may immediately put on the helmet (once the reserved symbol is changed to the symbol with the helmet, and then the ally character K1 Instead of putting on the helmet, the ally character K1 may put on the helmet immediately.) Also in this modification 2, in each symbol variation effect, an upper limit may be set on the number of times the symbol variation effect can be changed based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T.

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

Further, in the case of the third embodiment, the normal hold symbol is temporarily displayed when the hit hold (specific hold) is acquired, and when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the hit hold (specific hold) is performed. The normal hold symbol indicating the existence may be changed to the specific hold symbol. Further, in order to change the reserved symbol once displayed in this way, it may be a condition that a hit hold (specific hold) exists when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball. .. Further, the possibility that the reserved symbols may change may differ depending on the number of reserved symbols (the number of displayed reserved symbols) when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball.

Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. This Example 4 is also different from the first embodiment in that the ally character K1 acquires an item (a tool for winning the battle) as in the third embodiment, but the other points are the same as those in the first embodiment. Is. Although Example 4 is a modification of Example 1, it can also be a modification of Example 2.

In the fourth embodiment as well, the passage detection sensor 21T is provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w of the central device 20 as in the second embodiment (see FIG. 34). The passage detection sensor 21T is capable of detecting the game ball from beginning to end, but the detection of the game ball is during the execution of each advance notice effect, and the item symbol is still displayed during each advance notice effect. The item symbol can be displayed in the item symbol display area 27d on condition that the item symbol has not been displayed.

A specific example of the fourth embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a specific example 5) will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 42. Also in the specific example 5, similarly to the above-described specific example 1, the game state is in the normal fluctuation state, and three normal hold symbols A1 are displayed in the first hold display area 27M (the first hold number is 3), the first start prize is generated, the specific hold occurs, and the specific hold symbol C is displayed (not shown). Then, among the three determination random values (normally reserved) stored at the time of the occurrence of the specific hold, the previously stored one is digested and the first symbol variation effect is started (k4). After that, when a certain period of time elapses, the "ally character K1" appears on the display screen 27a (k5). At this time, a background image indicating "ground" is displayed on the display screen 27a (k5).

When the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (k6) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball during the execution of the first symbol variation effect, the first item symbol is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. (For example, a symbol imitating a helmet) D1 is displayed. In this embodiment, if the item symbol is not yet displayed during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect, the passage detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is effective from beginning to end, but the symbol variation. The passage detection may be effective only for a certain period of time during the production (for example, a certain period of time after the appearance of the ally character K1). Further, unlike the fourth embodiment, when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball multiple times in one "symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect", it is possible to acquire (display) a plurality of item symbols. However, when the second and subsequent detections are performed, the item symbol acquired (displayed) before that is changed to another item symbol (for example, change from a sword to a more powerful item symbol such as a gun). It may be possible.

After that, when the variation time of the first symbol variation effect elapses, the first symbol variation effect ends (k8). Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the second symbol variation effect is started (k9). After that, when a certain period of time elapses, the "enemy character K2" appears on the display screen 27a (k9). Then, even during this second symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (k10) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the second item symbol (for example, the item symbol display area 27d) is displayed. , Item pattern imitating a shield) D2 is displayed (k11). After that, when the variation time of the second symbol variation effect elapses, the second symbol variation effect ends (k12).

Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the third symbol variation effect is started (k13). Even during this third symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (k14) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the third item symbol (for example, a sword) is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. (Item pattern imitating) D3 is displayed (k15). After that, when the variation time of the third symbol variation effect elapses, the third symbol variation effect ends. Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol variation effect is started.

Then, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in this order, and the reach display is performed (k16, k17). After that, when a certain period of time elapses, the effect button SW is displayed (button display) on the display screen, and the valid period in which the operation of the effect button SW is valid is started (k18). Then, if the effect button is operated within the validity period, the validity period ends (k19), and if the production button SW is not operated within the validity period, the validity period ends when the period preset as the validity period expires (the validity period ends). k19).

If the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (k20), the variable advance notice effect is performed while the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect was executed is maintained (k21). That is, the changing notice effect (for example, execution mode 1) is performed without reflecting the item (additional effect element) acquired in the advance notice effect (k21). Then, when the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 wins the enemy character K2, and then the display screen 27a is displayed. Display the jackpot symbol. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a false notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off hold), the enemy character K2 is removed from the display screen 27a after the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the design.

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

Then, when the continuous notice effect is a true notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 wins the enemy character K2, and then the display screen 27a is displayed. Display the jackpot symbol. In addition, when the continuous notice effect is a false notice (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually off hold), the enemy character K2 is removed from the display screen 27a after the effect of winning the ally character K1. Display the design. It should be noted that even in the fourth embodiment and the third modification described later, the high reliability is obtained based on the operation of the effect button SW, etc. When the execution mode (effect mode) of the degree is set, as in the first embodiment, the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins, and then the off-design is displayed on the display screen 27a. May be good.

According to Example 4, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of Example 1. That is, items that can be used to advance the notice effect during fluctuation can be collected by passing the game ball through the warp passage 21w at the stage of the advance notice effect. Then, in the symbol variation effect accompanied by the change notice effect, the necessity of using the item can be selected and the execution mode of the change notice effect can be changed, so that the game entertainment can be further enhanced. In other words, it is up to the player's will to change the content of the changing notice effect by reflecting the items (additional effect elements) acquired in the advance notice effect, so the player's awareness of participation in the game is raised. It can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be further enhanced. In the fourth embodiment as well, an embodiment in which the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is provided, but as in the first modification, the game ball passing through the stage portion 21p is illustrated. It is also possible to exemplify an embodiment in which a passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of the passage is provided.

Next, a modified example of the fourth embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a modified example 3) will be described with reference to the specific examples of FIGS. 43 and 44 (hereinafter referred to as the specific example 6). In the third modification, the item symbol display area 27d on the display screen 27a can be displayed when the continuous advance notice effect is started. Then, an item symbol that can be acquired (for example, an item symbol that imitates a coloring tool such as paint) is displayed on the display screen 27a during the symbol variation effect accompanied by the advance notice effect (p1).

Then, when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball during a certain period of time when the predetermined item symbol (item symbol imitating red paint) E3 is displayed (p2), this item symbol E3 is acquired. It is regarded as a possible symbol and is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d (p3). In addition, in "p1" in FIG. 43, the previously acquired item symbols E1 and E2 (item symbol E1 imitating black paint, item symbol E2 imitating pink paint) are displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. In this state, it is displayed that the item symbol E3 can be further acquired.

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

The selected item symbol E3 is displayed on the side of the symbol F that imitates the effect button SW (p9). After that, a display prompting the combined operation of both symbols E3 and F is displayed on the display screen 27a for a certain period of time (not shown). If the effect button SW is not operated while this display is being performed, the selected item symbol E3 disappears, and the symbol F imitating the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen 27a (p10, p11). That is, the item symbol E3 and the symbol F are not combined, and only the symbol F is displayed (p10, p11).

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

On the other hand, if the effect button SW is operated while the display prompting the coalescence operation is being made, the selected item symbol E3 and symbol F are coalesced, and a large red button is displayed on the display screen 27a (r10, r11). .. Then, if the effect button SW is not operated before the operation valid period of the effect button SW ends (r12), the changing advance notice effect is executed in the execution mode (first execution mode) that was executed in the advance notice effect (first execution mode). r13). Further, if the effect button SW is operated before the operation valid period ends (s12), the execution mode (first execution mode) executed in the advance notice effect and the execution mode different from the execution mode B (hereinafter, execution mode C) The notice effect is executed during the fluctuation (s13).

In this modification 3, the variable notice effect of the execution mode B is more reliable than the changing notice effect of the first execution mode, and the changing notice effect of the execution mode C is higher than the changing notice effect of the execution mode B. The production is more reliable. Then, a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) was set based on the operation of the effect button SW, etc., even though the judgment random value, which is the target of the variable notice effect, is out of hold. In this case, the higher the reliability, the higher the appearance rate of "the effect that the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins, and then the display screen 27a displays the off-design pattern".

According to this modification 3, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the fourth embodiment. In other words, in the symbol variation effect accompanied by the change notice effect, it is possible to select whether or not to use the item and whether or not to combine a plurality of items, and to diversify the execution mode of the change notice effect. It can be further enhanced. That is, it is up to the player's will to change the content of the notice effect during the change by reflecting the items (additional effect elements) acquired in the advance notice effect, and the change mode can be diversified. It is possible to raise the player's awareness of participation in the game and further enhance the game's interest. In the third modification, the required item symbol is selected by operating the effect button SW, but the selection may be performed by detecting the passage of the game ball of the passage detection sensor 21T. That is, if the passage of the game ball of the passage detection sensor 21T is detected before the arrow W pointing to the predetermined item symbol disappears, the item symbol pointed to by the arrow W may be selected as necessary. Good.

Further, in the modified example 3, a mode in which the symbol F imitating the effect button SW and the selected item symbols E1 to E3 are combined is illustrated (selected from one item symbol E and a plurality of item symbols E1 to E3). (Although the mode of combining one item symbol is illustrated), the mode of combining one item symbol selected from a plurality of acquired item symbols and one item symbol selected from a plurality of acquired item symbols is also exemplified. it can. Then, by combining (combining) any one of the plurality of stocked item symbols to determine the advance notice effect pattern, and making it possible to execute the advance notice effect based on the determined pattern, a new form of advance notice is made. The production can be realized.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the written wording for specifying the present invention within the scope of claims as long as it does not deviate from the scope of the present invention. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate.

That is, in the first embodiment, an embodiment of changing the execution mode of the changing notice effect based on the operation of the effect button SW is illustrated, and in the second embodiment and the like, the execution mode of the changing advance notice effect is determined based on the passage detection of the game ball. Although the mode to be changed has been illustrated, a modified example in which the execution mode of the notice effect during fluctuation can be changed based on the operation of the effect button SW and the passage detection of the game ball can also be exemplified. Further, in each of the embodiments and the modifications, the execution mode of the notice effect can be changed once (can be reset once) before the start of the change notice effect, but before the start of the change notice effect. It is also possible to exemplify an embodiment in which the execution mode of the advance notice effect can be changed a plurality of times. Further, in the second embodiment, the embodiment in which the detection means (passage detection sensors 21T, 21U) is provided in the central device 20 that is easy for the player to gaze at is illustrated, but the setting location of the detection means (passage detection sensors 21T, 21U) is It is not limited to the central device 20. For example, detection means (passage detection sensors 21T, 21U) may be provided at a predetermined position (for example, right area 11R) in the game area 11. Further, in the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation) accompanied by the notice effect during the change, the period during which the predetermined condition can be satisfied (the predetermined period shown in claim 1) is the period shown in each embodiment and each modification. May be longer than. For example, the period (valid period) for enabling the operation of the effect button SW and the passage detection of the game ball may be started at the same time as the symbol change effect (specific symbol change) accompanied by the change notice effect, or the change notice effect. An example of a modification in which the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation) accompanied by the above is started immediately (for example, after 0.5 seconds) can be exemplified. In this modification, the execution mode of the advance notice effect may be changed once (it can be reset once), or it may be changed a plurality of times. Further, the end of the period (predetermined period shown in claim 1) in which the predetermined conditions can be satisfied may be later than the period shown in each embodiment and each modification. For example, the predetermined period may be terminated at the same time as the start of the variable notice effect, or immediately before the start (for example, 0.5 seconds before).

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the effect button SW is operated and the passage of the game ball is detected, even though the determination random value, which is the target of the variable advance notice effect, is out of hold. When a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) is set, the ally character is self-destructed, and after the enemy character wins the effect (see FIG. 14), the off-target symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a. An embodiment is illustrated. That is, although a measure (hereinafter referred to as a mitigation measure) that makes it difficult to give a sense of discomfort by displaying an out-of-order symbol through a highly reliable execution mode (directing mode) is adopted, the mitigation measure may not be adopted. For example, even though the judgment random value, which is the target of the notice effect during fluctuation, is off and held, a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) is based on the operation of the effect button SW and the passage detection of the game ball. ) Is set, the out-of-order symbol is displayed without taking any mitigation measures. In this case, the player who feels resistance to the disengaged symbol being displayed through the highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) plays the game so as not to operate the effect button SW or detect the passage of the game ball, and the player disengages. Regardless of whether or not the symbol is displayed, the player who wants to encounter a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) will perform a game in which the effect button SW is operated or the passage of the game ball is detected. ..

Further, as an effect pattern (execution mode) of the continuous advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect using the advance notice effect and the changing advance notice effect), it is shown that the probability of a big hit is 100% (big hit reliability 100%). When an execution mode (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot confirmation mode) is provided and the advance notice effect is an execution mode other than the “big hit confirmation mode”, the execution mode may be reset as follows. That is, when the result of the variation display based on the acquired information targeted for the advance notice effect (continuous effect) is a specific result (big hit), the operation or detection means (passage detection sensors 21T, 21U) applied to the effect button SW. Based on the detection of the game ball of, the execution mode of the notice effect during fluctuation may be changed to the "big hit confirmation mode".

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are used as "rental balls" and "prize balls", and various winning openings (first start) provided on the game board are used. Mouth, second
A game machine 1 that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the entry of the game balls into the starting port, the large winning opening, etc. Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a game machine of a type that gives a game benefit (game value) in a form different from the “payment of prize balls”. As such a type of game machine, when a game ball enters various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry is generated by the main control unit or payout. By storing the data in the RAM of the control unit, it is possible to exemplify a game machine that imparts a game benefit (game value) to the player, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

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

When the "continuous advance notice effect based on the predetermined determination random value (continuous advance notice effect related to the first effect)" stored in the first determination random value memory 202a ends, the "predetermined determination random value" At the same time, for the judgment random value stored in the first judgment random value memory 202a and stored after the "predetermined judgment random value", the continuous advance notice effect (pre-judgment) is executed. It may be prohibited.

In addition, if the changing notice effect (by lottery) during the advance notice effect (continuous notice effect) is the same system as the advance notice effect (character step-up notice effect, chance eye notice effect, etc.), Prioritize the advance notice production. Further, when they are not in the same system, each advance notice effect may be executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the continuous advance notice production and enhance the game entertainment.

Further, after the continuous advance notice effect by the advance notice effect is completed, the execution of the continuous advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) may be prohibited for one variation. Further, the execution of the continuous advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) may be prohibited for a plurality of fluctuations after the continuous advance notice effect by the advance notice effect is completed. In these cases, the rarity of the advance notice effect can be ensured, and the game entertainment at the time of the appearance of the advance notice effect can be effectively enhanced.

The present invention can be used in fields such as manufacturing and selling game machines.

1; Game machine (ball game machine),
27; Production display device,
17a; 1st starting port,
17b; 1st starting port,
21T, 21U; Passage detection sensor (passage detection means),
60; Information display device (variable display means),
200A; Main control unit (acquired information storage means, fluctuation start determination means, specific game execution means, advance determination means),
220A; Sub-control unit (advance notice effect execution means, variable notice execution means, execution determination means),
SW; effect button SW (input means).

Claims (1)

Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and
A fluctuation start determination means that executes a fluctuation start determination based on the acquired information, and a fluctuation start determination means.
A variation display means that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the execution of the variation start determination and displays the result of the variation start determination.
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the result of the determination at the start of fluctuation being a specific result, and
Prior to the execution of the determination at the start of fluctuation, the pre-determination means for pre-determining the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, and the pre-determination means.
Preliminary notice effect execution means for performing advance notice effect suggesting the result of the advance determination, and
During the variation display corresponding to the acquired information that is the target of the advance notice effect, the change advance notice execution means for performing the change advance notice effect suggesting the result of the change start determination in a predetermined execution mode. , With
As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball and a second starting port having a variable possibility of entering a game ball are provided.
As the acquired information storage means, the first acquired information storage means for storing the first acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and the game ball to the second start port. A second acquired information storage means for storing the second acquired information acquired based on the entry of a ball is provided.
The identification information includes first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the first acquired information and second identification information that is variablely displayed based on the second acquired information.
When the first acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means and the second acquired information is stored in the second acquired information storage means, the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the second acquired information is performed. , It is executed with priority over the determination at the start of fluctuation based on the first acquired information.
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than that of the first gaming state.
A gaming machine capable of performing continuous production by the advance notice effect and the variable advance notice effect.
The continuous effect is performed in the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state in which the gaming state is the first gaming state.
When the first acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means when the gaming state is in the second gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state, it is in the second gaming state. When the first acquired information stored in is stored in the first acquired information storage means,
When the continuous effect is performed based on the first acquired information after the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state, the first acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means when in the second gaming state. 1 It is configured to be executed after the variable display of the first identification information based on the acquired information is completed.
The second gaming state is a counter value in which a predetermined value is set when the transition condition to the second gaming state is satisfied and the first identification information or the second identification information is decremented each time the variable display is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to end when becomes "0" and shift to the first gaming state.

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