JP2011115444A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player from losing the consciousness of a story-based performance. <P>SOLUTION: The story-based performance is started when a probability variation big win is won (A), and the number of times of progress is displayed. When a specific ready-to-win state is generated during probability variation after the big win, the probability variation big win is defined, and the next specific mode performance is displayed during the big win (B). As the specific ready-to-win state is generated during probability variation after the big win, similarly, the probability variation big win is defined, and the next specific mode performance is displayed during the big win (C). Every time the specific ready-to-win state is achieved, the number of times of the specific mode performance thus goes on, and continuity of the story is maintained even after the big win. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes an effect according to the progress of the game, and more particularly to a gaming machine that has some story characteristics in the content of the effect.

  With respect to this type of gaming machine, conventionally, for example, there is known a technique that displays a moving image having a story during a jackpot game and advances the story on the stage each time the jackpot game is repeated ( For example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2.) By adopting a production method with a story like this, the flow of production will not be interrupted in each big hit game, and the content of the production will change every time the big hit is repeated, so a more elaborate production is produced Can be realized.

  On that basis, for example, there is a prior art that stores the history of story images displayed in the previous big hit production, and displays the digest image of each story according to the player's operation during each big hit. Yes (Patent Document 1). According to this prior art, even if the player has forgotten the contents of the story image so far, the contents can be reconfirmed from the digest image, which is convenient for the player. It is done.

  In addition, as another prior art, when the big hit continues, while the big hit continues, the story-like effects are executed in order, and the continuation of the big hit ends, depending on the player's operation at the next big hit There is one that allows selection of the continuation of the production up to the previous time (Patent Document 2). According to this prior art, even if the continuation of the big hit in the middle of the story ends, the next big hit can continue the story according to the player's prior selection, so the story starts from the beginning. It is thought that the troublesomeness of being redone can be eliminated.

JP 2009-195393 A JP 2009-165724 A

  However, since the above-described prior arts (Patent Documents 1 and 2) can only exhibit the story in a limited state of “big hit” while proceeding with the game, However, there is a problem that the player gradually loses the consciousness of the story and it is difficult to convey the intention of the production (for example, impression by the story) to the player.

  Therefore, the present invention intends to provide a technique that makes it difficult for a player to lose a consciousness of an effect having a story.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
Solution 1: That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a player's profit (for example, an operation opportunity of a variable winning device) on condition that a predetermined event (for example, a winning at a start opening) that becomes a lottery opportunity occurs during the game. A lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to the profit to be generated), and when the internal lottery is executed by the lottery execution means, a symbol (including a symbol visually recognized, for example) over a predetermined variation time. The symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery after the variable display, and the manner in which winning is indicated by the symbol display means as a result of the internal lottery result corresponding to winning (for example, winning in advance) When a symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode associated with (for example, a condition that internal lottery and special symbols are changed), a special condition (for example, a condition that a special symbol is changed) When the internal lottery and special symbols are not changed, the special game execution means for executing the special game to which the variable winning device is continuously operated) and the result of the internal lottery are won, About a series of specific mode effects (for example, those having story characteristics) in which the content proceeds every time according to a predetermined number of progressions of a predetermined number of times (for example, the progression order from the first to the Nth), Progress count information setting means for setting progress count information (for example, information that can be processed by a processor such as a flag) indicating the progress order of the specific aspect effect to be associated with the current winning result, and execution of the special game While the special game is executed by the means, the progress associated with the current winning result is based on the progress number information set by the progress number information setting means. The special game stage production execution means for executing at least one (for example, two or more) of the specific mode production according to the contents according to the order, and the execution of the specific mode production by the special game production execution means After the special game is over, when displaying the variation of the symbol executed by the symbol display means, the current order of the specific mode effect is determined based on the progress count information set by the progress count information setting means. A design effect execution means for executing a specific mode change display effect (for example, having a story) corresponding to the change display of the symbol depending on the content.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a special game is executed as a result of winning by an internal lottery during a game, a specific aspect effect is executed based on the number-of-progress information. The content of the specific aspect effect has a story characteristic, and the player can recognize the story characteristic by sequentially executing such a specific aspect effect along the progression order.

  The progression order of the specific aspect production is managed by the number-of-progress information, and this number-of-progress information is set when triggered by the internal lottery. For this reason, for example, if the number-of-progress information is set according to the number of times the internal lottery has been won so far, the specific aspect effect can be advanced according to the order of progress according to the number of times of winning.

  In addition, in the present invention, in addition to executing a specific aspect effect during a special game such as a big hit, the effect (specific aspect variation display) continues with the content according to the progress order of the current specific aspect effect after the end. Production). Such a specific mode variation display effect also has a story property like the specific mode effect. Therefore, according to the present invention, a story-like effect is not executed only in a limited state such as “special game”, but also during the game toward the next special game (between special games). A certain production can be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from gradually losing consciousness of the story after the end of the special game opportunity, and to fully convey the intention of the effect.

  Further, in the present invention, as described above, by executing an effect with a story (specific aspect change display effect) even during the next special game (for example, during a game where internal lottery and symbol changes are performed), Then, the connection (directive continuity, relevance, linkage) to the performance (at least one specific aspect production) actually performed in the next special game will be enhanced, and the player's awareness of the storyline Can be kept higher. As a result, it is possible to convey to the player that the production has continued without hesitation since the last special game, or to more effectively convey the story to the player.

  In particular, in the present invention, the contents of the specific aspect effect and the specific aspect variation display effect (contents according to the progression order of the story) can be collectively managed by the common “progress number information”. For this reason, it is possible to reliably prevent, for example, a mistake in the production control between the contents of the productions of both sides, or the progression of the productions of both productions to be unequal, and the production during the special game. The relevance between the (specific aspect effect) and the subsequent effect (specific aspect variation display effect) can be accurately maintained.

  Solving means 2: In the solving means 1, the number-of-progress-number-information setting means is configured such that after the special game accompanied by execution of the specific aspect effect by the special game effect execution means, the internal execution performed by the lottery execution means is completed. When the specific aspect variation display effect is executed by the symbol effect execution means at the time of the symbol change display by the symbol display means triggered by the fact that the lottery result corresponds to the winning, within the specified number of times The progress order of the specific mode effect is updated by one time (for example, the progress order is updated from “N” to “N + 1”), and the progress number information to be associated with the current winning result is set. Further, the special game executing means executes the special game executing means when the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery executing means after completion of the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect is a win. While the special game is executed, based on the progress number information whose progress order has been updated by the progress number information setting means, the specific mode is determined according to the updated progress order (for example, “N + 1”). Perform the production. The symbol effect executing means is executed by the symbol display means after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect according to the progress sequence after the update by the effect executing means during the special game is completed. In the case of the variable display of the symbol, based on the progress number information whose progress order has been updated by the progress number information setting means, the specific state is specified according to the progress order (for example, “N + 1”) after the specific aspect effect is updated. A mode variation display effect can be executed.

  According to the solution 2, for example, after a specific mode effect (progress sequence “N”) is executed during the last special game, a winning is obtained by an internal lottery during a game between the next special games. Then, the specific mode variation display effect (the progression order “N”) is executed, and the game shifts to a special game. At this time, since the updated progress order “N + 1” is applied to the current winning, when the special game is actually executed with the current winning as an opportunity, the updated progress order “N + 1” is determined accordingly. The specific aspect effect of the content is executed. As a result, when the player wins through an effect corresponding to the “current progression order“ N ”(specific mode variation display effect), the content of the specific mode effect changes during the next special game, It is possible to realize a game characteristic that “the content of the specific aspect production advances along the story”.

  Further, according to the solution means 2, when a specific mode effect with the content corresponding to the progression order “N + 1” is executed during the current special game, the game progresses during the game between the next special game after the completion. The specific mode variation display effect of the content corresponding to the order “N + 1” is executed. As a result, on the appearance of the player, “when the content of the specific mode effect progresses during the special game, the effect that the content has advanced during the game between the next special game (specific mode variation display effect) It is possible to realize a game property of “occurs”. Such a game characteristic continues to increase interest in the production of a story with a special game after the end of the special game, and contributes to suppressing a decrease in motivation between intervals.

  Solving means 3: In the solving means 2, the symbol effect executing means, after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect according to the progress sequence after the update by the special game effect executing means is completed. In accordance with the progress number information in which the progress order is updated by the progress number information setting means, when the symbol change display is executed by the symbol display means when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, It is preferable to execute a specific aspect variation display effect corresponding to the variable display of the symbol according to the content according to the progress order after the specific aspect effect is updated.

  According to the solution 3, for example, after a specific mode effect (progress sequence “N”) is executed during the last special game, a winning is obtained by an internal lottery during a game between the next special games. Then, the specific mode variation display effect (the progression order “N”) is executed, and the game shifts to a special game. At this time, since the updated progress order “N + 1” is applied to the current winning, when the special game is actually executed with the current winning as an opportunity, the updated progress order “N + 1” is determined accordingly. The specific aspect effect of the content is executed. As a result, when the player wins through an effect corresponding to the “current progression order“ N ”(specific mode variation display effect), the content of the specific mode effect changes during the next special game, It is possible to realize a game characteristic that “the content of the specific aspect production advances along the story”.

  Further, according to the solution means 3, when a specific mode effect with the content corresponding to the progression order “N + 1” is executed during the current special game, after the end, the internal game is again performed during the game between the next special game. When winning is obtained by lottery, a specific mode variation display effect (progress sequence “N + 1”) is executed, and a transition is made to a special game. Then, since the updated progress order “N + 2” is applied to the next winning, when the special game is actually executed at the next winning, the updated progress order “N + 2” The specific mode effect with the content corresponding to "" is executed. As a result, the player is more likely to win through the presentation (specific mode variation display presentation) corresponding to the updated progression order “N + 1”, thereby specifying the next special game during the next special game. It is possible to realize a new game characteristic that the contents of the aspect effect change and the contents of the specific aspect effect progress one after another along the story. As a result, the player can feel as if he / she is watching a continuous drama while repeating special games, and the story can be strongly impressed.

  In addition, the game characteristics as described above are a strong motivation for the player to “achieve an effect corresponding to the progression order (specific aspect change display effect) even during change”. Thereby, it contributes to maintaining a player's willingness with respect to a continuation of a special game, and it can put a big stop on the motivation decline on the way.

  Solving means 4: In the solving means 1, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a winning type defining means that preliminarily defines at least a normal winning type and a specific winning type with respect to the winning type obtained by the internal lottery performed by the lottery executing means; If the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, a winning type determining means for determining whether the current winning time corresponds to the normal winning type or the specific winning type specified by the winning type defining means; When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type, the special game executed by the special game executing means ends. When the internal lottery is performed by the lottery execution unit after the winning, the normal probability state where the winning is obtained with at least a normal probability is changed to the normal probability state. Further comprising a high-probability state means that compare to winning a high probability to transition to a high probability state obtained.

  In this case, the progress number information setting means is predetermined when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type. For a series of specific mode effects whose contents progress every time according to the predetermined number of times of progress, progress number information representing the progress order of the specific mode effects to be associated with the current winning result is set. In addition, the special game effect execution means is configured to trigger the special game when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type. While the special game is being executed by the execution means, the specific mode effect is generated according to the progress order associated with the current winning result based on the progress count information set by the progress count information setting means. At least once. Then, the symbol effect executing means, after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific mode effect by the effect executing means during the special game is finished, while being shifted to the high probability state by the high probability state shifting means. When the symbol variation display is executed by the symbol display means, the specific mode variation display is performed according to the content according to the current progression order of the specific mode presentation based on the progress count information set by the progress count information setting means. Perform the production.

  According to said aspect, if it corresponds to a specific winning type at the time of winning in internal lottery, internal lottery can be performed after shifting to a high probability state in the subsequent game. In this case, since the probability of obtaining the next winning is higher than before (the normal probability state), the next winning is generated in a short period of time during the game.

  On the other hand, it is more effective to execute the above-described effects having a story (specific aspect effects and specific aspect variation display effects) without much time throughout the game. Therefore, in the present invention, an effect having a story characteristic (for example, the first in the progression order) is started during a special game triggered by the fact that it falls under a specific winning type, and thereafter it is not excessively long thereafter. There is an opportunity to perform a story-oriented production in the next special game. As a result, when an effect with a story (a specific aspect effect) is started, the story of the effect is advanced to the next with a good tempo through an interim effect (specific aspect variation display effect) after the special game ends. Can do.

  Solving means 5: In the solving means 4, the number-of-progress-times information setting means is configured such that the high probability state transition means causes the high probability after the special game with the execution of the specific aspect effect by the special game effect executing means. By the symbol display means triggered by the fact that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the winning while the state is shifted to and the current winning type is determined to be the specified winning type by the winning type determining means. When the specific effect variation display effect is executed by the symbol effect execution means at the time of the variable display of the symbol, the progress order of the specific aspect effect up to the present is updated by one time within the specified number of times (for example, the progress order is changed to “ N ”is updated from“ N ”to“ N + 1 ”), and the progress count information to be associated with the current winning result is set. In addition, the special game in-game effect executing means is performed by the lottery executing means after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific mode effect is being made and the high probability state shifting means is being shifted to the high probability state. When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type, the progress order information setting means updates the progress order. Based on the number-of-progress information, the specific aspect effect is executed according to the content according to the updated order of progression (for example, “N + 1”). Then, the symbol effect executing means, after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect according to the progress order after the update by the special game effect executing means ends, the high probability state transition means by the high probability state transition means When displaying the variation of the symbol executed by the symbol display means during the transition to the high probability state, the specific mode effect is displayed based on the progression number information updated by the progression number information setting unit. The specific mode variation display effect can be executed according to the content corresponding to the updated order of progression (for example, “N + 1”).

  According to the solution 5, for example, after a specific mode effect (the progression order “N”) is executed during the previous special game, a winning is obtained by an internal lottery during a game between the next special game. Then, the specific mode variation display effect (the progression order “N”) is executed, and the game shifts to a special game. At this time, since the updated progress order “N + 1” is applied to the current winning, when the special game is actually executed with the current winning as an opportunity, the updated progress order “N + 1” is determined accordingly. The specific aspect effect of the content is executed. As a result, when the player wins through an effect corresponding to the “current progression order“ N ”(specific mode variation display effect), the content of the specific mode effect changes during the next special game, It is possible to realize a game characteristic that “the content of the specific aspect production advances along the story”.

  Further, according to the solution means 5, when a specific mode effect with the content corresponding to the progression order “N + 1” is executed during the current special game, the game progresses during the game between the next special game after the completion. The specific mode variation display effect of the content corresponding to the order “N + 1” is executed. As a result, on the appearance of the player, “when the content of the specific mode effect progresses during the special game, the effect that the content has advanced during the game between the next special game (specific mode variation display effect) It is possible to realize a game property of “occurs”. Such a game characteristic continues to increase interest in the production of a story with a special game after the end of the special game, and contributes to suppressing a decrease in motivation between intervals.

  In particular, in the aspect of the solution means 5, if it corresponds to the specific winning type at the time of winning in the internal lottery, the internal lottery can be performed after shifting to the high probability state in the subsequent game. In this case, since the probability of obtaining the next winning is higher than before (the normal probability state), the next winning is generated in a short period of time during the game.

  On the other hand, it is more effective to execute the above-described effects having a story (specific aspect effects and specific aspect variation display effects) without much time throughout the game. Therefore, in the present invention (Solution 5), an effect having a story characteristic (for example, the first in the progression order) is started during a special game triggered by the fact that it corresponds to a specific winning type, and it is extremely long thereafter. There is an opportunity to create a story-like production in the next special game without any delay. As a result, when an effect with a story (a specific aspect effect) is started, the story of the effect is advanced to the next with a good tempo through an interim effect (specific aspect variation display effect) after the special game ends. Can do.

  Solving means 6: In the solving means 5, the symbol effect executing means, after the special game with execution of the specific aspect effect according to the progress sequence after being updated by the special game effect executing means is completed, When the symbol display is executed by the symbol display unit when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a win while being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transition unit, the progress number information Based on the number-of-progress information whose progress order has been updated by the setting means, the specific aspect variation display effect can be executed according to the content according to the progress order after the specific aspect effect has been updated.

  In the case of the above aspect, the player's appearance is that the more the game will fall into the specific win type in the game, the more specific the story change display effect with the story will occur, the more special the next time will be It is possible to realize a game characteristic that a story of a specific aspect progresses during a game. That is, for example, if a specific mode effect (progression order “N”) is executed during the special game at the time of the previous win, the game between the next special game is in a high probability state. Therefore, the next winning will occur in a relatively short period of time. And if it corresponds to a specific winning kind again at the time of the next winning, a specific mode change display effect (it makes progress order "N") will be performed, and it will transfer to a special game. At this time, since the updated progress order “N + 1” is applied to the current winning, when the special game is actually executed with the current winning as an opportunity, the updated progress order “N + 1” is determined accordingly. The specific aspect effect of the content is executed. As a result, when the player wins through an effect corresponding to the “current progression order“ N ”(specific mode variation display effect), the content of the specific mode effect changes during the next special game, It is possible to realize a game characteristic that “the content of the specific aspect production advances along the story”.

  Further, according to the solution means 5, when a specific aspect effect corresponding to the progression order “N + 1” is executed during the special game this time, it is won in the high probability state after the end, and again corresponds to the specific winning type Then, a specific mode change display effect (progress sequence “N + 1”) is executed, and a transition is made to a special game. Then, since the updated progress order “N + 2” is applied to the next winning, when the special game is actually executed at the next winning, the updated progress order “N + 2” The specific mode effect with the content corresponding to "" is executed. As a result, the player's appearance is that the higher the probability that the specific winning type is repeatedly won and the effect corresponding to the updated progression order “N + 1” (specific mode variation display effect) is generated, It is possible to realize a new game characteristic that the content of the specific mode effect changes in the next and further next special game, and the content of the specific mode effect progresses along the story. Thereby, while repeating a special game with a high probability state in between, it is possible to make the player feel as if he / she is watching a continuous drama and to make a strong impression of the story.

  In addition, the game characteristics as described above allow the player to achieve an effect corresponding to the number of times the story has progressed during the change of the high probability state (specific aspect change display effect) and continue the high probability state next time. Is a strong motivation. This contributes to maintaining the player's motivation for a series of special games (so-called continuous chain) with a high probability state in between, and can greatly reduce the motivation reduction in the middle.

  Solving means 7: In the solving means 2, 3, 5 and 6, the gaming machine of the present invention is set by the progress count information setting means as a result of the progress of the specific mode effect being updated by the progress count information setting means. When the progress order of the specific mode effect represented by the progress number information made reaches the specified number of times, the specific mode effect is performed according to the content corresponding to the progress order of the specified number of times by the special game effect executing means. Is executed, the specific mode variation display effect scheduled to be executed after the special game is finished, the player's operation within the specified number of times in the order of progression of the specific mode effect to which the content should correspond It further includes a progress order selecting means for selecting according to.

  In this case, the progress count information setting means sets the progress count information according to the selected progress order of the specific aspect effect when the progress order of the specific aspect effect is selected by the progress order selection means. To do. The symbol effect executing means executes the special game effect when the progress number information is set by the progress number information setting means according to the progress order of the specific mode effect selected by the progress order selecting means. After the special game with the execution of the specific aspect effect of the content according to the progression order of the specified number of times by the means is finished, based on the number-of-progress information, when the symbol display is performed by the symbol display means The specific mode variation display effect is executed according to the content corresponding to the progression order selected by the progression order selection means. Then, the special game effect execution means, when the progress count information is set by the progress count information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected by the progress order selection means, the specific aspect effect While the special game is executed by the special game execution means when the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means after the special game with the execution of The specific aspect effect can be executed according to the contents corresponding to the progression order selected by the order selection means.

  If it is said aspect, if the production | presentation with a story property reaches | attains the specified number of times (final round) by repeating winning, the content (progression order) of the production to be performed after that can be selected arbitrarily by the player. . In this case, the player who has finished watching all the stories by repeating the special game has the right to select the contents of the production in the desired progression order from the next time as a privilege to have won that much Is done. Such a privilege gives players a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that they have been playing games for a long time, and motivated them to continue to play games after that, for example. It contributes to motivation to continue.

  Solving means 8: In the solving means 7, the symbol effect executing means has the progress number information set by the progress number information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected by the progress order selecting means. Even when the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect by the special game effect execution means is completed, a specific condition (for example, a specific condition) If it is a reach variation), the specific mode variation display effect is executed according to the content corresponding to the progression order of a special number of times after reaching the specified number of times. Further, the special game effect production execution means may be a case where the progression number information is set by the progression number information setting means according to the progression order of the specific aspect production selected by the progression order selection means, When the specific aspect variation display effect is executed by the symbol effect execution means according to the special number of times of progress, the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means corresponds to winning. As a trigger, while the special game is executed by the special game execution means, the specific mode effect can be executed according to the contents corresponding to the special number of progression orders.

  If it is such an aspect, as a further privilege for a player who has finished looking through a story-like production by repeating winning so far, for example, a rare value production (a specific number of special-type productions with a special number of times) And a specific aspect variation display effect) can be given. In addition, since this effect is the content that follows the story in the progression order up to the specified number of times, it is an effect that further advances the previous story for the player. Thereby, as a privilege for having continued the game for a long time, an opportunity to come into contact with an effect that further deepens the story is given, and thereby the player can have a great satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. Moreover, since such a privilege works as an incentive to continue the game for a long time, the game motivation for the gaming machine of the present invention can be maintained high.

  Solving means 9: In the solving means 8, the progress order selecting means is the progress count information set by the progress count information setting means as a result of updating the progress order of the specific aspect effect by the progress count information setting means. When the specific mode production is executed according to the special number of times of progression by the special game production production execution means in a state where the progression order of the specific mode production represented by For the specific aspect variation display effect scheduled to be executed after the special game is finished, the progression order of the specific aspect effect corresponding to the content is selected again in accordance with the player's operation within the prescribed number of times. In addition, the progress number information setting means updates the progress order of the specific aspect effect and sets the progress number information to be associated with the current winning result, and as a result, the specific aspect effect represented by the progress number information. The internal lottery after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific mode effect of the content according to the special order of progress by the special game progress execution means by the special game in-game execution execution means in a state where the progress number of the game has reached the specified number If the result corresponds to winning, the number-of-progress information is set in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected anew by the progress order selection means. The symbol effect executing means, when the progress number information is set by the progress number information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected anew by the progress order selecting means, the special game effect After the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect of the content according to the progression order of the special number of times by the execution means, when the symbol variation display executed by the symbol display means, the progress number information Based on the content according to the progress order newly selected by the progress order selection means, the specific mode variation display effect is executed. Then, the special game effect production execution means, when the progression number information is set by the progression number information setting means in accordance with the progression order of the specific aspect production reselected by the progression order selection means, The special game execution means triggered by the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means after completion of the special game with the execution of the specific mode effect with the content according to the progression order of the number of times During the execution of the special game, the specific mode effect is executed according to the progress order selected again by the progress order selection means.

  In this case, when the effect with the story reaches the specified number of times (final) by repeating the winning, the content of the effect to be executed afterwards is executed after executing the effect with high rare value as described above. Can be selected as desired by the player. In this case, the player who has finished watching all the stories by repeating the special game is given an opportunity to come into contact with a more deeply directed story, and on that basis, he has won many wins. As a privilege, the right to select the contents of the production in the desired progression order is given after the next time. These benefits allow players to achieve a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction with long-lasting games, and motivate them to continue to play games afterwards, for example. It contributes to motivation to continue.

  Solving means 10: In the solving means 4 to 9, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the result of the internal lottery performed while the high probability state transition means is being transferred to the high probability state corresponds to the winning, And, when it is determined by the winning type determining means that the current winning type corresponds to the normal winning type, the internal lottery by the lottery executing means after the special game executed by the special game executing means is completed. Normal probability state return means for returning from the high probability state transferred by the high probability state transfer means to the normal probability state; and while the high probability state transfer means is transferred to the high probability state. When the result of the internal lottery received is a win, and the winning type determining means determines that the current win is a normal winning type. When the special game is executed by the special game execution means, the progress number information indicating the progress order of the current specific aspect effect set by the progress number information setting means is stored according to the player's operation. And a number of progress information storage means.

  In this case, the symbol effect executing means corresponds to the result of the internal lottery performed while being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transferring means, and the winning type determining means is the winning type determining means. When it is determined that the current winning is applicable to the normal winning type, the current number of the progress information set by the progress number information setting unit is displayed when the symbol is changed by the symbol display unit. Regardless of the progression order of the specific aspect effects, a non-specific reach effect of an aspect different from the specific aspect effects is executed. In addition, the special game effect execution means corresponds to a result of the internal lottery performed while being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transfer means, and the winning type determination means is When the special game is executed by the special game executing means triggered by the fact that the current winning is determined to fall under the normal winning type, it is represented by the progress number information set by the progress number information setting means. Regardless of the current order of progression of the specific aspect effects, a non-specific aspect effect that is different from the specific aspect effects is executed. The progress number information setting means is a state in which the progress number information is stored by the progress number information storage means in accordance with a player's operation, and the normal probability state return means has returned from the high probability state. The special game is executed when the result of the internal lottery performed during the normal probability state corresponds to the winning and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is the specified winning type. When the special game is executed by the means, the progress count information is set with the progress order of the specific mode effect as the first time, or is represented by the progress count information stored by the progress count information storage means Either of setting the number of times of progress based on the order of progress of the specific mode effect can be selectively executed according to the player's operation.

  According to the solution 10, even if a specific aspect production having a story characteristic is executed during a special game by winning an internal lottery so far and corresponding to a specific winning type, a high probability state thereafter If it is a normal winning type at the time of winning at, then the flow of production with a story will end there. In this case, by executing the non-specific mode variation display effect during the actual variation, it is possible to clearly communicate to the player that the flow of the effect having a story characteristic has been completed. Also, in this case, by executing the non-specific mode effect during the actual special game, it can be clearly transmitted to the player that the effect with the story has been completed so far.

  In addition, according to the present invention (solution 10), when the flow of the production having a story characteristic ends, the progress order of the specific aspect production executed so far is stored according to the operation of the player. It is possible. In this case, after the end of the special game, it will be in the normal probability state, and compared with the previous high probability state, the probability that the next winning will be obtained is lower, so the next winning is easier as in the high probability state. Cannot be obtained. However, if the player wins in the normal probability state and falls into a specific winning category, the story will be reflected in the special game from there, reflecting the order of progression previously saved according to the player's operation. It is possible to resume the performance. As a result, even if the high-probability state ends once, if you change to the high-probability state after that, you can see the subsequent productions reflecting the saved progression order. A feeling can be given to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of malaise with respect to the end of the high probability state (so-called continuous end of the chain), and to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the content of the production with story characteristics changes according to the succession of winning, and the change is not only performed during the special game, but also after that. It extends to the production in the midst of change. As a result, it is possible to prevent the consciousness of the story from fading in the middle of the course and to give the player continuous winning by giving added value to the continuous winning (so-called continuous chain). Can be motivated to make the story progress.

  In addition, even if the continuity of the winning is interrupted, the progression order of the story so far can be saved according to the player's operation and reflected later, so the continuity of the winning is Even after the interruption, it is possible to prevent the game motivation from declining and continue to maintain the game motivation.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation determination process at the time of acquisition. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of 15 probability probability variable design 1 winning with high probability. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of winning 15 round probability variation design 2 winning. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process. It is the table | surface which showed the big winning opening opening pattern according to winning design according to the group. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big prize opening / closing operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an end process. It is a continuation figure showing an example of a production picture corresponding to change display and stop display of a special symbol. It is a continuation figure showing the flow of reach production performed at the time of big hit (winning). It is a continuation figure (1/2) which shows roughly the flow of the specific reach production in the specific aspect production and the probability change. It is a continuation diagram (2/2) which shows roughly the flow of the specific reach production and the specific reach production under certainty change. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect design change pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process at the time of variable winning apparatus operation | movement. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the big hit effect selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an initial probability change process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an advance frequency flag update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a normal big character process. It is the flowchart which showed the example of the procedure of the big hit hour variation production pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of specific reach production selection processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Among these, the outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which wood is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame assembly 2 uses fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game hall. Are fixed.

  The other glass frame unit 4, tray unit 6, and plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the right edge (left edge in FIG. 2) of the plastic frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, the glass frame unit 4 and the right edge (back side) of the outer frame assembly 2 are each provided with a locking tool (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame assembly 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of a game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates to open the glass frame unit 4 and the tray unit 6 together with the plastic frame assembly 7. It becomes a state. When these are entirely opened from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the glass frame unit 4 is unlocked while the plastic frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board 8 is exposed directly, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened, the lock mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 6 is exposed. If the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the plastic frame assembly 7.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 8 as a game unit. The game board 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4. The game board 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically oval window 4a formed at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 in an openable / closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the game board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape projecting from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper dish 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at the lower position of the upper tray 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are separately received from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. 6b or lower pan 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  In addition, an upper dish ball removal lever 6d is installed on the front surface of the tray unit 6 in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal button 6e in the center of the lower dish 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by sliding the upper plate ball removing lever 6d leftward, for example. Further, the player can, for example, push down the lower dish ball removal button 6e to drop the game balls stored in the lower dish 6c downward and discharge them. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6. The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge of the game board 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill.

[Configuration of the board]
In the game area 8a, a starting gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 24, an upper starting winning port 26, a variable starting winning device 28, a variable winning device 30, and the like are installed. The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, or the normal winning ports 22, 24, the upper starting winning port 26, and the variable starting winning device during operation. Win 28 (enter a ball). The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the winning game balls are collected to the back side of the game board 8 through through holes formed in the game board.

  The variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner), and accordingly, the lower start winning port 28a can be awarded. (Ordinary electric appliance). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right movable pieces 28b, and these movable pieces 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown in the figure, the left and right movable pieces 28b are in the closed position with the tip facing upward, and at this time, winning to the lower start winning opening 28a is impossible (a state in which there is no gap through which game balls can flow). ing. On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right movable pieces 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width of the lower start winning port 28a is expanded to the left and right. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can flow in, and generates a win to the lower start winning port 28a. Note that the arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically a mode in which it is easy to guide the flow of the game balls toward the variable start winning device 28, but the game balls are always variable. The inflow does not necessarily flow into the start winning device 28, but the inflow occurs only at random.

  In addition, the above variable winning device 30 operates when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), and can be awarded to a big winning opening (no reference sign). (Special electric equipment). The variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a, and this opening / closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, winning in the big winning opening is always impossible (the big winning opening is closed). When the variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge as a hinge, thereby opening the large winning opening (open state). During this time, the variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, and can generate an event of winning a prize winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the special winning opening.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 8. In addition, all game balls that have been driven into the game area 8 a including the game balls won in the upper start winning opening 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30 are collected to the back side of the game board 8. The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

  The game board 8 is provided with a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, for example, at the lower right position in the window 4a, as well as a first special symbol display device 34, a second special symbol display device 35, A first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, a second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a, and a game state display device 38 are provided. Among these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs).

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board 8 (lower right position in the window 4a). The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variation state and stop state of the special symbol by, for example, 7 segment LEDs (with dots), respectively (symbol display means).

  In addition, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a each display 0 to 4 memory numbers, for example, by combinations of extinguishing, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs). (Memory number display means). For example, when both lamps are off, 0 is stored, when 1 lamp is lit, 1 is displayed, and when the same lamp is flashing, 2 is displayed. When the other lamp is turned on, 3 stored numbers are displayed, and when the two lamps are both flashed, 4 stored numbers are displayed.

  The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is displayed one by one in the sense that the winning occurs when the game ball flows into the upper start winning opening 26, and the change of the special symbol is triggered by the winning. Each time is started, the display decreases by one. Further, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is displayed one by one in the sense that when a game ball flows into the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port), the fact that a winning has occurred is stored one by one. Every time a special symbol change is started, the display is reduced by one. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first special symbol is already in the upper start winning opening 26 in a state where the first special symbol can start to change (when stopped). The display does not increase even if game balls flow in. In addition, when the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port) in a state where the second special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). Even if a game ball flows into the display, the display does not increase. That is, the number of displays (maximum 4) of each special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, 35a represents the number of winnings that have not yet started to change in the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  The game state display device 38 includes four LEDs corresponding to, for example, jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38c, and a short time state display lamp 38d. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol described above. The operation memory lamp 35a and the game status display device 38 are attached to the game board 8 in a state where they are mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[Other configuration of the game board: see FIG. 1]
The game board 8 is provided with a production unit 40 from the center position to the right side. The effect unit 40 has an upper edge portion 40a that functions as a guide member that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and includes various decorative parts 40b and 40c on the inner side. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board 8 by the three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a dramatic operation by emitting transmitted light using, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like). In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images including an effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42. As described above, the game board 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface (design of a cell plate (not shown)) and the decoration of the effect unit 40.

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball that has rolled on the rolling stage 40e will eventually flow into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40f is formed at the center of the rolling stage 40e. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40f easily flows into the upper start winning opening 26 directly below the ball discharge path 40f. Become. In addition, the production unit 40 may be accompanied by a drive source (eg, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) together with a production movable body (eg, a character figure, decoration, etc.). In addition to the effect using the image by the liquid crystal display 42 and the effect by the light emitter, the movable body for effect can execute the effect accompanied by the operation of the tangible object. Due to the effects using these movable bodies, it is possible to demonstrate appealing power different from the effects using two-dimensional images.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
In the glass frame unit 4, glass frame top lamps 46 and 48 and glass frame side lamps 50 are installed at a plurality of locations so as to surround the glass unit 8 as components for production. In addition, a tray lamp 52 is installed in the tray unit 6, and the tray lamp 52, the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, and the glass frame side lamp 50 are integrally connected on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in appearance. Designed as if it were.

  The various lamps 46 to 52 described above perform effects by, for example, light emission (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like) of built-in LEDs. In addition, a pair of left and right glass frame speakers 54 and a glass frame middle speaker 55 are built in the upper part of the glass frame unit 4, and a saucer speaker 56 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6 c in the saucer unit 6. Built in. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed at a position in front of the upper plate 6b. The player operates the effect switching button 45 to switch the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42), for example, while the symbol is changing, during the big hit confirmation display, or during the big hit game It is possible to generate some effects (notice effect, probability change promotion effect, etc.).

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 4).

  The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference sign), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is an interface for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 is achieved. Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. Yes.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74 and a RAM (RWM) together with a CPU core and registers (not shown). ) This is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as 76 are integrated. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for determining the big hit, and the generated random number is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. The In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. The game board 8 is provided with an upper start winning port switch 80, a lower start winning port switch 82, and a count switch 84 corresponding to the upper start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30, respectively. . Each start winning port switch 80, 82 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the upper start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a). The count switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 30 (large winning opening) and counting the number. Similarly, the game board 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning openings 22 and 24. Here, a configuration using a common winning opening switch 86 for all the normal winning openings 22 and 24 is given as an example, but for example, separate winning opening switches 86 are installed on the left and right sides of the board, and the left winning opening switch is provided. In 86, a winning of a game ball for the normal winning ports 22, 24 located on the left side of the board surface is detected, and in the right winning port switch 86, a winning of a game ball in the normal winning port 24 located on the right side of the board surface is detected. Also good.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board 8, in this embodiment, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the count switch 84, and the winning opening switch 86 are transmitted via the panel relay terminal plate 87, and are sent to the panel relay terminal plate 87. , Wiring patterns and connection terminals for relaying the respective winning detection signals are provided.

  The above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a and game The state display device 38 is controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 35, and 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, and 35a are installed on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the substrate 89 via the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Further, the game board 8 is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a big prize opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. These solenoids 88 and 90 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open and close (activate) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 respectively. The solenoids 88 and 90 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and when the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. The contact point signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the glass frame unit 4 or the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door opening information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. When the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, and even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Moreover, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs the operation of firing game balls one by one continuously (intermittently) toward the game area 8 as described above. The game ball is emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. . In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). The lending / return switch board 123 has switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12, respectively. When the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended and It is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connecting terminal board 120. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. If no valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display device to display a demonstration (of the valuable medium). (Display for prompting input) can also be performed.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and an acoustic driving circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 to emit various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. Or a process of actually outputting sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, and the saucer lamp 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board 8. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30, or the like. Here, although the example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136 is given, a saucer illuminated board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is interposed via the saucer illuminated board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output.

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, and 56. Further, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Is done. In addition, although the example which connected the production | presentation switch button 45 to the glass-frame decoration board 136 is given here, when installing said saucer illumination board, the production switch button 45 is connected to the saucer illumination board. Also good. In addition, the panel board 138 is installed in the game board 8, and a driving signal from the lamp driving circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 via the panel board 138.

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board 8 and the display screen through the substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board 8 is visible. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Furthermore, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using various lamps 46 to 53 and speakers 54, 55, and 56 as described above, and production control by image display using the liquid crystal display 42. . The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data in the frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 156, and individually handles each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the buffered image data. To drive.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 164 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  5 and 6 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: The main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power interruption.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends a command for returning to the effect control device 124 (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a working memory number command, a count counter remaining command, a special game state designation command, etc. ). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the operation memory count effect display mode, the sound output content, and the various lamps being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. Light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. The main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 6 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in supply voltage). When the power shutoff occurs, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90, and the entire area excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76. Back up the contents and save the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, various random numbers (for example, hit determination random numbers corresponding to ordinary symbols, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) other than jackpot determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) are generated on the program. ing. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 7). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter (all The random number of may not be the target). The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. The reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is the same as another interruption management process (step S202 in FIG. 7). ) To prevent the above). As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update cycle is faster (eg, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (eg, several ms). Therefore, it is not necessary to update the initial value of the jackpot determination random number.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this processing are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 7). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. The various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, normal symbol random numbers determined, and the like.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, an input state (ON / OFF) of a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and a winning detection signal from the upper starting winning port switch 80, the lower starting winning port switch 82, the count switch 84, and the winning port switch 86. Lead.

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the determination of an event occurring during the game is made based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning opening switch 80, and the lower starting winning opening switch 82. Depending on the event that occurred, further processing is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 or the lower starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 performs internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that an event that triggers the event (lottery opportunity) has occurred. When the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Of these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, or the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 34. (2) The variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 35 are controlled, and the operation of the variable winning device 30 is controlled according to the display result. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and controls the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To do. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204). The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece actuating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls is issued. Output.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in port output request buffer.

  In this embodiment, among the various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display device) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is output. Can provide various jackpot information (external information signal output means). In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) or internal Recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate a small hit (a hit where the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a “big hit” even if it is not winning Can be aggregated and managed. Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently jackpot. Or for each table, it can be recognized whether or not the current symbol variation time is in a shortened state. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). These are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol. The lighting state of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, etc. is controlled. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer is output to the port in the previous special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206). The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs the drive signals, test signals, and the like of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special prize opening solenoid 90 stored in the port output request buffer together.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processings are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There is also a programming example.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 7). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the lower start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Here again, the details of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no input of a winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 30 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current number of normal symbol working memories is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, obtains a random number per normal symbol To do. Further, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol operating memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 7).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 8). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter to check whether the working memory number is less than four. The working memory number counter represents the number (the number of sets) of big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections (for example, 2 bytes each) for each symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol), and each section contains a big hit decision random number and a big hit symbol random number. Each can be stored as a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the upper limit (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the upper limit value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol operation memory number counter is stored, for example, in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 7).

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (lottery element acquisition means). The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. In the case where the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S34: Further, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as random number values related to the variation condition of the first special symbol. Similarly, these random number values are acquired by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 acquires the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, it saves them in the transfer destination address.

  Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and these random numbers are stored in the empty section in the area. To memorize as a set. The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section. Note that the random number storage area is read in the FIFO format.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is operating the time reduction function. If the time reduction function is not activated (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S37 and S38, and if the time reduction function is in operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes steps S37 and S38. Skip to step S39. In the present embodiment, this determination is made when the first special symbol working memory and the second special symbol working memory remain, giving priority to the variation of the second special symbol over the first special symbol. This is because the variable start winning device 28 is frequently operated especially during the operation of the time shortening function. In addition, during the time reduction function, in addition to shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the lottery of the normal symbol has a high probability (for example, about 250/251), and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened ( For example, it is shortened from about 6 seconds to about 1 second when not operating) and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, extended from about 0.5 seconds to about 1.5 seconds when not operating). Therefore, even if priority is given to the variation of the second special symbol, as long as the game ball is not interrupted over a long period of time (a time period in which the operation memory of all the normal symbols is interrupted and the variable start winning device 28 stops operating), Its working memory is less likely to be interrupted (so-called electric chew support). However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be determined (fluctuated) in the order in which the prizes are generated, without providing a priority order.

  Step S37: When the time shortening function is not activated (step S36: No), the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the first special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the first special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, and thereby the production contents This is for determination (so-called “look ahead”). The specific processing contents will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S38: After returning from the at-acquisition effect determination process, the main control CPU 72 next sets the upper bytes (for example, “B8H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command for the first special symbol. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the first special symbol”. Since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), the upper byte is combined with the lower byte, for example. Will be generated.

  Step S39: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the special figure destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38 and the start opening winning sound control command to the effect control device 124.

  When the above procedure is completed or the first special symbol operation memory number has reached 4 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 8).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 8). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S40: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the second special symbol operating memory number counter to check whether or not the operating memory number is less than 4. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol actuated memory number counter represents the number (number of sets) of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter has reached 4 (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than 4 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S41 and thereafter.

  Step S41: The main control CPU 72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similarly to the previous step S31 (FIG. 9), the lighting state of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 7) based on the counter value added here. Will be.

  Step S <b> 42: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S32 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S33 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S44: The main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number regarding the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of these random values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and these random numbers in the empty section in the area To memorize as a set. The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S46: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the second special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of the change) based on the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number of the second special symbol obtained in the previous steps S42 to S44, respectively, It is for judging. Here, the reason that the step of determining the operating state of the time reduction function is not provided before step S46 is to change the second special symbol in preference to the first special symbol in the present embodiment as described above. This is because, regardless of the operating state of the time reduction function, the result of the internal lottery can be determined in advance for the second special symbol, and the result can be used for pre-reading effects. The specific processing contents will be described later.

  Step S47: After returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper byte (for example, “B9H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the second special symbol”. Similarly, since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous effect determination processing at the time of acquisition (step S46), for example, one word is synthesized by combining the upper byte with the lower byte. A long command will be generated.

  Step S48: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process for the second special symbol. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 8).

[Acquisition process during acquisition]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of the effect determination process at the time of acquisition. The main control CPU 72 executes this acquisition effect determination process in the first special symbol memory update process and the second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 9 and step S46 in FIG. 10). As described above, this processing is executed for each of the first special symbol (when winning the upper start winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when winning the variable start winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to a process related to the first special symbol and a process related to the second special symbol. Hereinafter, the contents of the processing will be described along each procedure.

  Step S50: The main control CPU 72 sets the lower byte (for example, “00H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command. The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (at the time of loss).

  Step S52: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot determination random number as the first determination random value. The random numbers to be loaded here are those stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 10). .

  Step S54: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (here, the lower limit value or less). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register, and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is 0 or a positive value from the value of the flag register, for example. As a result, if the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 ends the acquisition effect determination process here, and the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 9) or 2. Return to the special symbol memory update process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if it is determined in the previous step S54 that the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but within the range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S56.

  Step S56: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when there is a winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although the fluctuation has not yet started. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, if the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to “probability variation”, for example, the probability state schedule flag “A0H” is set. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a high probability state is to be set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the jackpot determined random number acquired after the jackpot determined random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, and the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to "non-probable (normal) symbol", the probability state For example, “01H” is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a normal (low) probability state is set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit determination random number acquired after this big hit determination random number. If the winning value does not exist in the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). The value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example.

  If the probability state schedule flag has not yet been set (step S56: No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S66.

  Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the comparison value for the next low probability (normal time) in the A register. The comparative value for low probability is also defined in advance according to the winning probability at the low probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  Step S68: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the “current probability state flag”. This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (probably changing), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is a high probability (probably changing), the value “01H” is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low (normally), the value of the state flag is reset (“00H”). ").

  Step S70: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded current special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high probability (No). Next, step S64 is executed.

  Step S64: The main control CPU 72 sets a comparative value for high probability. As a result, the low-probability comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high probability comparison value is defined in advance according to the winning probability at the high probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not yet set and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability and the next step S72 is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not represent a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

  Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is outside the range of the winning value. That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Similarly, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is a negative value (<0) from the value of the flag register, and if the result is that the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes). Here, the main control CPU 72 returns to the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but is within the range (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S74.

  Step S74: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit type determination process. This process is for determining the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit decision random number. For example, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot symbol random number for each symbol stored in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 10). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as in step S54 described above, and it is determined from the result whether the jackpot type corresponds to “non-probable variation (normal) symbol” or “probability variation symbol”. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

  Step S76: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents “non-probable change (normal) symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “01H” in the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value represents “probability variation symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “A0H” in the probability state schedule flag. As a result, in the subsequent processing, it is determined that “flag set has been completed” in step S56.

  Step S78: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. As the special symbol destination determination value, for example, “01H” is set when it corresponds to “non-probable (normal) symbol”, and “A0H” is set when it corresponds to “probable variation”. In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data “00H” set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

  The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set (before the internal first hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed.

  Step S56: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that a value has already been set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), it next executes step S58.

  Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets a low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

  Step S60: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads a “probability state schedule flag”. The probability state schedule flag is for setting a probability state in a subsequent determination based on the immediately preceding determination result as described above, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. . If the probability state based on the immediately preceding destination determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), “A0H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag as described above. If the probability state based on is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), “01H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

  Step S62: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high-probability schedule (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high-probability schedule (No Then, step S64 is executed to set a comparative value for high probability.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is a high probability, the next step S72 and subsequent steps after rewriting the comparison value for the high probability. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a schedule with a high probability but a schedule with a normal (low) probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 performs a step. S64 is skipped and the subsequent step S72 and subsequent steps are executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make a prior jackpot determination in consideration of subsequent changes in internal state (normal probability state → high probability state, high probability state → normal probability state) based on the previous determination result. .

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 10).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a variable winning device management process. This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of (Step S5000). First, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started changing display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed by referring to the flag one by one. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control is performed. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation to prepare conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5000: The variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit of 15 rounds, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state (a special gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set in the variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the variable winning device management process, the large winning opening solenoid 90 is excited for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until 9 winnings are counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, 2 times, 15 times), As a result, the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 30 to win the game balls intensively, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls (special game execution means). Note that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 at the time of the big win is referred to as “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 15 times, these may be collectively referred to as “15 rounds”. In the present embodiment, not only 15 round big hits but also multiple types of 2 round big hits are provided as the types of big hits. Also for the 15 round big hit, a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) are provided therein, and the opening / closing operation pattern of the variable winning device 30 differs depending on each winning type. Details of these will be described later.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening / closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 performs the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 for one round. Each time it is finished, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 7). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big player) only for that round.

  When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduction state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag or time reduction function operation flag). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about ten times higher than normal (high probability state transition means). In the “time reduction state”, the time reduction function is activated, and the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability (for example, about 250/251) as described above, and the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, inactive) The opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, extended from about 0.5 seconds to about 2.5 seconds when not in operation). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for the above-mentioned “15 round jackpot”, for example, “15 round probability variation big hit 1 (specific winning type)”, “15 round probability variation big hit 2 (specific winning type)”, “15 round likelihood winning” “Big hit 3”, “15 rounds probable big hit 4”, “15 rounds probable big hit 5” and “15 round normal (non-probable change) big win (normal winning type)” are provided (there may be more). In addition to “15 round big hits”, in this embodiment, “2 rounds probable big hit 1” and “2 rounds probable big hit 2” are provided as a plurality of winning types. Here, two types of “2-round probability variation big hit” are used, but other “2-round probability variation big hit 3”, “2-round probability variation big hit 4”, and the like may be provided.

  The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, “15 round probability variation jackpot 1” corresponds to the jackpot of “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation jackpot 2” corresponds to the jackpot of “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, and “15 round probability variation jackpot 3”. "Corresponds to the big hit of" 15 round probability variation 3 "," 15 round probability variation big hit 4 "corresponds to the big hit of" 15 round probability variation 4 "," 15 round probability variation big hit 5 "" 15 round probability variation 5 " Corresponding to the jackpot. “2 round probability variation big hit 1” corresponds to, for example, a big hit of “2-round probability variation big time symbol” and “2 round probability variation big hit 2” corresponds to, for example, “two round probability variation big time short symbol”. Therefore, hereinafter, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

[15 round normal design]
First, in the above special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 round normal symbol”, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, the winning opening is opened once for a sufficiently long time from the first round (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds), and this continues until the 15th round. For this reason, the “15 round normal symbol” jackpot game gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for the game. Note that when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. In this case, since the “probability changing function” is not activated, a privilege for shifting to the “high probability state” is not given to the player. However, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the end of the big hit game, there is a privilege to shift to “variable time reduction state” It is given to the player.

[15 round probability variation 1, 5]
Alternatively, in the previous special symbol stop display process, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of either “15 round probability variation symbol 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, the big hit gaming state from the normal state until then The opportunity to move to. In this case, the winning opening is opened once for a sufficiently long time from the first round (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds), and this continues until the 15th round. These jackpot games of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” and “15 round probability variation symbol 5” also give the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds. It should be noted that the contents of the corresponding effects (how to show on the surface) are different between “15 round probability variation 1” and “15 round probability variation 5”. In addition, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the big winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[15 round probability variation 2]
Further, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 round probability variation 2” in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, from the first round to the fifth round, the big prize opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds). In the same 6th round after the opening of the big winning opening within an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second) is performed up to 10 times, a certain amount of time (for example, 26.5 seconds at the longest) The grand prize opening is opened once. Then, from the 7th round, a special winning opening is opened once over a sufficient time (for example, 29.0 seconds at the longest), and this continues until the 15th round. Therefore, winning from the 1st to 5th rounds is relatively easy to win, but in the 6th round, most winnings to the big opening will occur when 10 rounds are released within a short period of time. There is nothing. However, from the eleventh opening of the grand prize opening in the same sixth round (for example, the longest opening time is 26.5 seconds), the winning to the big prize opening occurs relatively easily. And after the 7th round, the big prize opening is opened once each over a sufficient period of time (for example, 29.0 seconds at the longest). To do. Therefore, in this case, the opening / closing operation pattern of the variable prize-winning device 30 temporarily changes in the sixth round in the middle, but substantially 15 rounds of winning balls (prize balls) are given to the player. . Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[15 round probability variation 3]
Further, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 round probability variation 3” in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, from the first round to the fifth round, each of the grand prize winning openings is performed once over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds). Thereafter, the winning prize opening is performed once in an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second), and this is continued until the 15th round. Therefore, winning from the 1st to 5th rounds is relatively easy to win, but from the 6th round to the 15th round, all of them are open when they are released within a short period. There will be almost no winnings. Therefore, the big hit game of “15 round probability variation 3” is “15 round big hit” in terms of the winning type, but is essentially a big hit that gives the player 5 balls (prize balls) for the round. In this case as well, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[15 round probability variation 4]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 round probability variation 4” in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, for example, after the first prize opening is opened up to, for example, twice within an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second) in the first round, for example, a sufficiently long time (for example, 26 at the longest) .0 seconds), the grand prize opening is opened once and the grand prize opening is opened once. From the second round onward (up to the 15th round), the winning prize opening is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, 29.0 seconds at the longest). Therefore, there is almost no chance of winning a winning prize at the first round when it is opened within two short periods, but from the third opening of the big winning prize at the same first round, Winning occurs relatively easily, and this continues after the second round. Therefore, the jackpot game of “15 round probability variation 4” substantially gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds. Note that when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[There are two rounds with a certain time of change]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the above-described special symbol stop display process in the form of “two rounds with a short time of probability change”, an opportunity to shift from a normal state until then to a short-term jackpot gaming state occurs. . However, since the 2-round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 15-round jackpot game, there is almost no winning in the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game of “2 rounds with a promising time change symbol” ends within a short period of time without giving substantial play (prize balls) to the player. Instead, if the winning type corresponds to “2 rounds with a probable short-time symbol”, for example, by operating both the “probability variation function” and the “time reduction function” after the jackpot game ends, A privilege that shifts to the “time reduction state” is given to the player together with a privilege that shifts to the “probability state”.

[2-round probability change timeless pattern]
On the other hand, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the above-described special symbol stop display processing in the form of “two rounds probable time change without symbol”, there is an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to a short-term jackpot gaming state. appear. Similarly, since the 2 round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 15 round jackpot game, there is almost no winning in the big winning opening. Instead, if the winning type corresponds to “2 rounds without any change in time,” a privilege to move to “high probability state” as a result of, for example, operating the “probability change function” after the jackpot game ends. Is given to the player. However, since the “time reduction function” does not operate after the big hit game ends, the player's appearance does not change from the normal state (the normal probability state and the time reduction function is inactive), and internally It is difficult for the player to recognize that the state is “high probability state”. Therefore, in this case, the game state is a so-called “hidden probability change”.

  In any case, the winning symbols are “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, “15 round probability variation symbol 3”, “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, If either of the “symbols with 2 rounds probability change time” or “symbols without 2 rounds probability change time” is applied, a privilege is given to the player to shift the internal state to the “high probability state” after the big hit game. In the “high probability state”, an internal lottery is won, and the winning symbols at that time are “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation 2”, “15 round probability variation 3”, “15 round probability variation 4”. ”,“ 15-round probability variation symbol 5 ”,“ 2-round probability variation time-short symbol ”or“ 2-round probability variation time-short symbol ”“ high probability state ”continues (resumes) after the big hit game ends Is done. On the other hand, if the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state” and the above “15 round normal symbol” is met, the internal state returns to the normal probability state (low probability state) after the big hit game is over. Needless to say, if the internal lottery is won in the normal probability state and it falls under “15 round normal symbol”, the internal state is maintained in the normal probability state even after the big hit game ends.

[Small hits]
In the present embodiment, small wins are provided as winning types other than non-winning. When winning a small winning game, a small winning game is performed separately from the big winning game, and the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed. That is, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit state in the previous special symbol stop display processing, the game (variable winning a prize) in the normal probability state or the high probability state. A game in which the device 30 operates) is executed. In such a small winning game, the variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but hardly wins in the big winning opening as in the two-round big winning game. In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability change function” does not operate, and the “time reduction function” does not operate, so it goes to the “high probability state” or “time reduction state”. The privilege to be transferred is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win a small hit in the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” will not end after the game of that small hit, and even if you win a small hit in the “time reduction state” The “time reduction state” does not end after the end of the small hit game (except when the upper limit is reached).

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 7). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. When returning, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on).

  On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 preferentially reads out the lottery random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, which corresponds to the second special symbol. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol. In addition, the program which reads a random number in the order memorize | stored simply may be sufficient, without providing the priority order according to such special symbols.

  Step S2250: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol operating memory number subtraction process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter (which corresponds to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol) stored in the RAM 76, and obtains the value after the subtraction. Set to “Number of working memories at start of change”. At this time, the working memory number counter to be subtracted corresponds to the one on which the random number stored in the previous step S2200 has been shifted. Thereby, the display mode of the number stored by the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 7). . When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal probability state. The If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution). means). The “small hit” here is other than non-winning (out of), but is different from “big hit”. That is, “big hit” generates an opportunity (game milestone) to shift to the above “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small hit” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the variable winning device 30 as in the case of “big hit”. The range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), or may be the same. In any case, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance in the program. Each of them may be written in the ROM 74, read out, and the big hit determination may be performed while comparing with the random value.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 7).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the central bar). It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the “−”) lighting display. In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2406: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol (variation pattern determination means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss differs depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “time reduction state”. Check if it exists. In the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is basically set to a shortened time (for example, about 1.5 seconds), except when the reach fluctuation is performed. Even if not in the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is shortened based on, for example, “the number of operating memories at the start of fluctuation display (0 to 3)” set in step S2250, except when the reach fluctuation is performed. May be. Note that the symbol stop display time at the time of disconnection is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of disconnection) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  The above steps S2404 and S2406 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case other than non-winning), but the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes). The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, the above eight types are prepared roughly as winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. As described above, the eight types are as follows: “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1”, “15 round probability variable symbol 2”, “15 round probability variable symbol 3”, “15 round probability variable symbol 4”, “15 “Round probability variation 5”, “2 round probability variation symbol” and “2 round probability variation symbol”. However, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different in the type of winning symbol selected at the time of the big win of the corresponding internal lottery. That is, at the time of the big win of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, “2 round probability variation” Either the symbol with a short time or the symbol without a short time at 2 rounds is selected. On the other hand, at the time of the big win of the internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, “15 round probability variation symbol 3” or “15 round probability variation” One of the symbols “5” is selected. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the objects that can be selected as the winning symbol depending on whether the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[First Special Symbol Big Stop Stop Symbol Selection Table]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big jackpot corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol with reference to the big jackpot stop symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value by winning symbol, and each distribution value “28”, “44”, “1”, “4”, “ “3” and “20” correspond to the ratio when the denominator is 100. In the second column from the left, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1”, “15 round probability variable symbol 4”, “15 round probability variable symbol 5”, “2” corresponding to each distribution value are displayed. The “symbol with a short time change in round probability” and the “symbol without a short time change in two rounds” are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of “15 round normal symbol” is 28/100 (= 28%), and the rate of “15 round probability variable symbol 1” is 100. 44 minutes (= 44%). In addition, the ratio at which “15 round probability variation 4” is selected is 1/100 (= 1%), and the rate at which “15 round probability variation 5” is selected is 4/100 (= 4%). The ratio of selecting the “symbol with 2 round probability change time” is 3/100 (= 3%), and the rate of selecting the “2 round probability change time without symbol” is 20/100 (= 20%). ). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a jackpot symbol random number. Therefore, the selection ratio of probability variation symbols for the first special symbol as a whole is 72%. In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “15 round probability variation symbol 2” and “15 round probability variation symbol 3” are not set.

  In any case, if the current jackpot result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table To select the winning symbol selectively. In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the right column. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “00H”, “01H”, “04H”, “05H”, “06H”, and “07H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and “15 round probability variable symbol 1” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H01H” Will be.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big jackpot corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol with reference to the big jackpot stop symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and each allocation value “28”, “41”, “9”, “8” is shown. , “4” corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, in the second column from the left, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1”, “15 round probability variable symbol 2”, “15 round probability variable symbol 3” and “ A 15-round probability variable pattern 5 "is shown. That is, even at the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting “15 round normal symbol” is 28/100 (= 28%). On the other hand, the ratio that “15 round probability variation 1” is selected is 41/100 (= 41%), and the rate that “15 round probability variation 2” is selected is 9/100 (= 9%). is there. In addition, the ratio that “15 round probability variation 3” is selected is 8/100 (= 8%), and the ratio that “15 round probability variation 5” is selected is 4/100 (= 4%). It has become. Therefore, also for the second special symbol, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol as a whole is 72%. In addition, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, “2 round probability variation symbol” and “2 round probability variation symbol” are not set.

  When the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol with the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table To decide. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the right column. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above MODE value-EVENT value. Among these, the MODE value “B2H” of the upper byte is the one selected when the winning symbol of the second special symbol is the current winning symbol. It represents that. Further, the EVENT values “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, and “05H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to each other in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and “15 round probability variation 3” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as “B2H03H”. Become.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[See Fig. 13: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variation time in the variation timer and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In general, in the case of big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of loss is determined.

  Step S2413: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines that the type of winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of big hit) determined in the previous step S2410 is “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, “15 round probability variation symbol 3”. , “15 round probability variation 4”, “15 round probability variation 5”, “2 round probability variation with or without symbol” or “2 round probability variation with or without symbol” gaming state flag as probability variation function activation flag (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76.

  In addition, the main control CPU 72, except for the case where the winning symbol type (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) determined in the previous step S2410 corresponds to “two-round probability change time short symbol” “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round All winning symbols of “Probability 1”, “15 Round Probability 2”, “15 Round Probability 3”, “15 Round Probability 4”, “15 Round Probability 5” or “2 Round Probability” The main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 as a gaming state flag.

  In step S2413, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol selection table at small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of small hitting is only one type of “twice open small hitting symbol”. However, other types such as “one time opening small hit symbol” and “three times opening small hit symbol” may be prepared. As described above, “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not an opportunity for the subsequent state to change to “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, and thus is essential for this type of pachinko machine. A “one-time small hit symbol” can be provided without being bound by the definition of “two rounds (two times open) or more”.

  Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern determination means). ). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern can be selected in the case of a small hit, or a variation pattern equivalent to that in the normal variation can be selected.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the stop symbol number at the time of small hit. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit), and sets the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation timer. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the stop symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern in the display timer. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Figure 12: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the timer according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter value). Decrement the counter value. The main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol variation display as described above until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (step S2404, step S2407, and step S2410 in FIG. 13). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag. The special symbol stop display in-progress process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

[Big hit fluctuation pattern determination process]
Next, the contents of the big hit hour variation pattern determination process (step S2412 in FIG. 13) performed in the special symbol variation pre-processing will be described. The big hit fluctuation pattern determination process is executed when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a win (big hit other than the small hit) as described above, but in this embodiment, the big hit is stopped before that In the symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 13), the method for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is different depending on whether or not the internal state at the time of winning is the “high probability state”. . Furthermore, even in the “high probability state”, the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined depending on whether or not “15 round probability variation symbol” is selected as the winning type (winning symbol) at the time of the big hit. The method is different.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big hit hour variation pattern determination process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

[Normal probability state]
First, when the internal state at the time of big hit is the “normal probability state”, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure.

  Step S2600: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the current internal state is a “high probability state”. This determination is made by referring to the value of the special symbol probability state flag. When the main control CPU 72 confirms from the value of the probability state flag that the current internal state is not the “high probability state” (No), the process proceeds to step S2608.

  Step S2608: The main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern table selection process at the time of winning during normal (low) probability. In this process, the main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, for example, and acquires (specifies) the address of the “normal (low) probability winning variation pattern selection table”. The “normal (low) probability winning variation pattern selection table” may be prepared for each winning symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 72 acquires (specifies) the address of the “normal (low) probability variable pattern selection table during winning” for each winning symbol, based on the winning type at that time (stop symbol number when jackpot).

  Step S2604: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a selection lottery. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 compares the current variation pattern determination random value (for example, any one of 0 to 255) with the comparison value of the “normal (low) probability mid-winning variation pattern selection table” and Select the variation pattern number to be used. Although not shown here, for example, in the “normal (low) probability winning variation pattern selection table”, for example, a plurality of types of “big hit reach variation patterns 1 to 20” are defined, and any one of them is defined. Will be selected.

  Step S2606: The main control CPU 72 sets the current variation pattern based on the selected number. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol fluctuation time (for big hit reach fluctuation) and generates a fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is a 2-byte command such as “97H01H” described in the format of MODE value−EVENT value, for example. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

[High probability state]
On the other hand, when the internal state at the time of big hit is the “high probability state”, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure. As described above, during the high probability, the selection method of the variation pattern further differs depending on whether the winning type (winning symbol) is any one of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 5”. . This will be specifically described below.

  In the previous step S2600, when it is confirmed from the value of the probability state flag that the current internal state is the “high probability state” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2601.

[At the time of winning 15 round probability variation symbol with high probability]
When any of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 5” is selected as the winning symbol at the time of the big hit, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure.

  Step S2601: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the selected winning symbol corresponds to any of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 2”. This determination can be made based on the jackpot stop symbol number, for example. The main control CPU 72 accesses the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, and reads the value of the big hit stop symbol number from the corresponding address. As a result, if it is a value corresponding to any of “15-round probability variation 1” to “15-round probability variation 5” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2602. In this embodiment, in the “high probability state” and “time reduction state”, the variation of the second special symbol is given priority, and therefore, the winning type during this period rarely corresponds to “15 round probability variation 4”. . However, since the “high probability state” includes “hidden probability change” in which the “time reduction function” does not operate as described above, the determination is made here including “15 round probability variation 4” for convenience.

  Step S2602: In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes a fluctuating pattern table selection process at the time of a 15 round probability variation winning with high probability. In this process, the main control CPU 72 similarly accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and acquires (designates) the corresponding table addresses (1) to (5) from the selected symbol selection table (not shown). The table addresses (1) to (5) acquired here describe the addresses of the “variation pattern selection table” used when winning the “15 round probability variation 1” to “15 round probability variation 5”, respectively. Yes. For example, when the winning symbol this time corresponds to “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (1). At this time, the head address of “15-round probability variable pattern 1 winning variation pattern selection table during high probability” is described in the table address (1). Alternatively, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (2). In this table address (2), the top address of “15-round probability variable pattern 2 winning variation pattern selection table during high probability” is described. Similarly, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “15 round probability variation 3”, “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, and “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, the main control CPU 72 sets the table addresses (3), (4 ) And (5) are acquired. Of these, the table address (3) describes the head address of the “15-round probability variation pattern 3 winning pattern variation selection table when winning”, and the table address (4) contains “15 rounds with high probability”. The leading address of the “probable variation 4 winning variation pattern selection table” is described, and the top address of the “high probability 15 round probability varying symbol 5 winning variation pattern selection table” is described in the table address (5). ing. As described above, in the present embodiment, the table address (4) is acquired because the winning type is rarely the “15 round probability variation 4” in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. Here, for the sake of convenience, the “15-round probability variable pattern 4 winning pattern variation pattern selection table” is defined here for convenience.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit in the high probability state corresponds to any of “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, or “15 round probability variation symbol 3”, for example, “specific reach” in the production. ”Is generated. Among these, especially when it corresponds to “15 round probability variation 2” or “15 round probability variation 3”, the “specific reach” is generated on the performance, and the non-winning (offset) mode is produced at the stop display. It is supposed to perform control to perform. For this reason, the “15-round probability variation pattern selection pattern at the time of high probability 1”, the “15-round probability variation pattern selection pattern at the time of the high probability 2 variation selection table” and the “15-round probability variation pattern 3 selection pattern at the time of the high probability selection” In the “table”, for example, variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of “specific reach” are defined in advance, and one of the numbers is selected. The specific contents of the above “specific reach” will be described later together with the characteristics and the control method in the present embodiment.

[Example of variation pattern selection table for 15 rounds with a high probability of 1 variation]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table for a 15-probability variable symbol 1 at the time of high probability. This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “78”, “155”, “195”, “235”, “245”, “255 (FFH)” are provided. “Variation pattern number” “114” to “119” is assigned to “comparison value”. In particular, in the present embodiment, when “15 round probability variation 1” is won in a high probability state, after the “specific reach” is generated in the production, the control is performed such that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of probability variation big hit. It is said. Therefore, these variation pattern numbers “114” to “119” all generate the above-mentioned “specific reach” in production, and reach variation patterns in which the symbols are stopped and displayed at the probability variation big hit (variation patterns after specific reach) ).

  Note that the length of the set fluctuation time is greatly different between the “reach fluctuation pattern” and the “non-reach (normal) fluctuation pattern”. That is, the “non-reach fluctuation pattern” basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 6.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds), whereas the “reach fluctuation pattern” has a long fluctuation more than twice as long. This corresponds to time (for example, about 30 to 60 seconds). In addition, when “specific reach” is generated in the production as described above, a sufficiently long variation time (for example, about 120 seconds to 160 seconds) considering the time required for the production (so-called “scale length”) is required. It is set to reach variation pattern.

  In the selection lottery (next step S2604), the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the selection table. Select the variation pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is “150”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the next comparison value “78” because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “78”. 155 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “115” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[Example of variation pattern selection table for 15 rounds with a high probability of winning 2)
Next, FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table for a 15-round probability variable symbol 2 win with high probability. This selection table also has a structure in which, for example, a “comparison value” and a “variation pattern number” are stored in a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” is also provided with six different values “78”, “155”, “195”, “235”, “245”, and “255 (FFH)”. “Change pattern number” “120” to “125” is assigned to “comparison value”. In particular, in the present embodiment, when “15 round probability variation 2” is won in a high probability state, after the “specific reach” is generated in the production, the symbol is displayed in a non-winning (out of line) appearance. To be controlled. Therefore, these variation pattern numbers “120” to “125” all generate the above-mentioned “specific reach” in the production, and reach variation patterns in which the symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (displacement after the specific reach). The production variation pattern). However, the symbols that are not displayed in the non-winning mode are only displayed on the performance, and the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol) are selected in the winning mode on the control of the special symbol game by the main control CPU 72. Needless to say, the symbol is stopped.

  Similarly, in the selection lottery (next step S2604), the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the selection table, and if the random number value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value. Then, the variation pattern number corresponding to the comparison value is selected. For example, if the random value for determining the variation pattern at that time is “157”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “78”. 155 "is compared with the random value. Then, since the random number value also exceeds the comparison value here, the main control CPU 72 further compares the next comparison value “195” with the random number value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “122” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[Refer to Figure 16: Big hit hour variation pattern determination process]
In any case, when the variation pattern selection table is selected from the table addresses (1) to (5) in the previous step S2602, the main control CPU 72 executes the variation pattern selection lottery as described above in step S2604.

  Step S2606: The main control CPU 72 sets the current variation pattern based on the selected number, and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126).

[At the time of winning other than 15 round probability variation pattern with high probability]
On the other hand, when a winning symbol other than “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 5” is selected as the winning type in the high probability state, the variation pattern is determined according to the following procedure.

  Step S2601: For example, “15 round normal symbol” is selected at the time of a big hit in a high probability state, or a big hit is made by an internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol in the above “hidden probability change” state, and “2 rounds” When either of the “probable time shortened symbol” or “two-round probable timeless symbol” is selected, the main control CPU 72 determines that the current winning symbol is “15 round probability variable symbol 1” to “15 round probability variable symbol 5”. (No) is also determined. In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2607.

  Step S2607: In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes a high-probability non-15th round probability variation winning variation pattern table selection process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74 and acquires (designates) the corresponding table addresses (6) to (8) from the selected symbol-specific selection table (not shown). The table addresses (6) to (8) acquired here are used for winning each of the “15 round normal symbol”, “2 round probability variable symbol” and “2 round probability variable symbol”. The address of the “variation pattern selection table” is described. For example, when the winning symbol this time corresponds to “15 round normal symbol”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (6). At this time, in the table address (6), the head address of the “high probability 15-round normal symbol winning variation pattern selection table” is described. Alternatively, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “a symbol with two-round probability change time”, the main control CPU 72 acquires a table address (7). In this table address (7), the head address of “the symbol change variation pattern selection table with high probability of 2 rounds with a certain time change is short” is described. Then, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “two-round probability change timeless symbol”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (8). This table address (8) describes the head address of the “high-probability medium 2 round probability change time short / no symbol winning change pattern selection table”.

  Step S2604: When any one of the variation pattern selection tables is selected from the table addresses (6) to (8), the main control CPU 72 executes a selection lottery. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 uses the above variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 255) for the above-mentioned “variation pattern selection table at the time of 15 round normal symbol winning at high probability”, “symbol with a short time probability variation at 2 rounds during high probability” The corresponding variation pattern number is selected by comparing with a comparison value of either “winning variation pattern selection table” or “high-probability two-round positive variation time short variation symbol variation pattern selection table”.

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit in a high probability state corresponds to “15 round normal symbol”, control is performed to generate a reach effect different from “specific reach” on the effect. In addition, when the “hidden probability change” state corresponds to “a two-round probability change symbol with short time” or “two-round probability change time without symbol”, control for generating a reach effect in particular is not performed. For this reason, in the “high probability 15 round normal symbol winning variation pattern selection table”, for example, a plurality of types of reach variation patterns that do not correspond to “specific reach” are defined in advance, and one of these numbers is selected. Will be. In addition, for example, in the “high probability 2-round probability variation variation selection table”, or in the “high probability 2-round probability variation variation selection table”, multiple types of non-reach variation patterns are defined in advance. Has been.

  Step S2606: The main control CPU 72 sets the current variation pattern based on the selected number, and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126).

  Through the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol fluctuation pre-processing (FIG. 13), and executes the big hit other setting process and the special symbol fluctuation start process (steps S2413 and S2414 in FIG. 13) as described above. To do.

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 12) and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process in the next interrupt cycle.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag here.

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to “variable winning device management process”.
Step S4400: The main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command representing a big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: The main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 13). For example, if the type of jackpot symbol is any one of “15 round probability variation symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “15 rounds”. In the case of “2-round probability variation symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “2 rounds”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set. If the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and is simply a deviation (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

  Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “small hit start (medium hit)” as an internal state flag for control. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that a small hit is being made. The state command representing the small hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step 4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the count-down counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter value is set in the probability variation count area or the time-short count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. Here, “number of times cut” is used, but the value of the number of times counter in the “high probability state” can be set to an extremely large value (for example, 10,000 times or more). By setting such enormous values, it is possible to probabilistically guarantee that the “high probability state” will continue until the next winning is substantially obtained. In addition, when there is only a single “time reduction state” instead of the “high probability state”, the count-down counter is set to a standard numerical value (for example, 100 times).

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the count-down counter value is not 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets a flag at the time of turning off the number of times function. The probability variable function operation flag or the time shortening function operation flag is reset, but since the value of the count counter is not zero in the “high probability state” as described above, it is practical. It is the time reduction function activation flag that is reset above. As a result, the time reduction state ends after the special symbol stop display. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 7) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

  Among these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are the first special symbol display device 34, the second, as already described. Generates drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol operation memory number display lamp 35a. And output processing.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38c and the time reduction state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the time reduction function activation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38c. Note that the probability variation state display lamp 38c is switched to non-display (turned off) even if the probability variation function operation flag is set when the variation display of the special symbol is performed thereafter. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal for the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output.

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number command. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a and 38b corresponding to the big hit symbol designated by the continuous operation number command is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “15 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “15 rounds (15R)”. If the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “2 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 a representing “2 rounds (2R)”.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device management process. The variable winning device management process includes a gaming process selection process (step S5100), a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a special winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a special winning opening closing process (step S5400), and an end. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the variable winning device 30 has not started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects the large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the winning opening opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and has completed the winning opening opening / closing operation process. Then, the special winning opening closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big prize opening / closing operation process and the big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5500) as the next jump destination. . Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big prize opening pattern setting process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed and the time for each opening at the time of big hit or small hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5202: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a big game, that is, whether or not the big hit flag value (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5212. Note that this procedure may be rewritten to refer to the value of the small hit flag (however, the logic of Yes / No is reversed).

[Procedure for jackpot]
First, the procedure for the big hit is as follows.
Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes a design-specific release pattern setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning pattern opening pattern (number of times of opening for each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, and the number of counts in one round (maximum) according to the current winning symbol. Set the number of winnings). Note that the opening pattern for each winning symbol is as described in the item “Multiple winning types” in the previous special symbol game processing (FIG. 12). Yes. In addition, the interval time between rounds is set to, for example, about 20 ms for the “2-round symbol” and about several seconds for the “15-round symbol”. However, for “15th round probability variation 3” as described above, the opening time from the 6th round to the 15th round is set to an extremely short time (about 0.1 seconds). The interval time is set to about 20 ms. The number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is, for example, 9 for all the winning symbols. Is very rare (not impossible but extremely difficult).

  Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in the current jackpot game based on the jackpot winning symbol selected in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 13). Specifically, if the large category “15 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 15 times. If “2 round symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to two. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program (“1” for 2 times, “14” for 15 times).

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit opening timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. As described above, the opening time is the number of rounds and the number of times of opening within the round (how many times it is opened). It depends on whether there is. If the value of the big hit release timer is set to 26.5 seconds, 26.0 seconds, 29.0 seconds, etc., the opening time will be such that it is easy to enter the big prize opening during one opening. This is a sufficient time to be generated (for example, a time when 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174, preferably 6 seconds or more). On the other hand, if the value of the big hit release timer is set to 0.1 seconds, the release time is short (becomes difficult) even if it is not possible to win a big prize opening during one opening. This is a time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than a game ball firing interval by the firing control board set 174).

  Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit interval timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is a waiting time between rounds of big hits, but as described above, the setting of the interval time differs depending on the number of rounds and the number of times of opening (how many times of opening).

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing.

[Procedure for small hits]
Step S5212: On the other hand, in the case of a small hit (step S5202: No), the main control CPU 72 sets a “small hit opening pattern”. In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hit opening pattern”, for example, an opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” is set for the first time and the second time. Since “small hit” has no concept of “round”, “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” and “second open”.

  Step S5214: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of times that the special winning opening is opened based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5212, for example, two times. The number of releases set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S5216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hitting release timer, and during such an opening time, there is hardly any winning in the big winning opening during one opening. It becomes a short time (becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between game balls fired by the launching device unit).

  Step S5218: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting interval timer. The timer value set here is a waiting time for each time when the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 10 ms, for example.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the large winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing. Then, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening / closing operation process.

[Setting example of opening pattern by winning design]
FIG. 23 is a list showing the big winning opening opening patterns for each winning symbol for each group. Among these, the list of (A) in FIG. 23 shows the opening pattern of each winning prize opening for the group of winning symbols that share the winning opening opening patterns from the first round to the fifth round. In addition, the list of FIG. 23 (B) shows the opening patterns of the respective big winning openings for the winning symbol group having the same first and second round winning opening opening patterns. In the previous symbol-specific opening pattern setting process (step S5204 in FIG. 22), the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening opening pattern defined for each winning symbol shown in FIG.

[15 round normal design]
As shown in the uppermost part of (A) in FIG. 23, for “15 round normal symbols”, all of the 15th round from the 1st round to the 5th round, the 6th round, and the 7th round and beyond. For the round, for example, a special winning opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1” is defined. In this case, the big hit game (special game) gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[15 round probability variation 1]
As shown in the second row of (A) in FIG. 23, all of the “15th round probability variation 1” from the 1st round to the 5th round, the 6th round, the 7th round and the 15th round are also included. For example, a special winning opening opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1 time” is defined. The big hit game (special game) in this case also gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[15 round probability variation 2]
Next, as shown in the third row of FIG. 23 (A), for “15 round probability variation 2”, for each round from the first round to the fifth round, for example, “29.0 seconds open” “× 1” grand prize opening pattern is specified, but for the sixth round, for example, “0.1 second opening × 10 times” and “26.5 seconds opening × 1 time” A pattern is defined. In addition, up to the 15th round after the 7th round, a special winning opening opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1 time” is defined for each round. In this case, in the sixth round of the big hit game (special game), it becomes difficult to win the big prize opening temporarily (from the first to the 10th opening), but the 11th opening of the same sixth round is enough. Since the opening time (26.5 seconds) is secured, winning in the big winning opening occurs relatively easily even in the sixth round. Therefore, the player is recognized as if the big hit game is finished up to the 5th round, but then the winning prize opening takes a sufficiently long time to resume the opening operation. The big hit game substantially gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[15 round probability variation 3]
Next, as shown in the fourth row of FIG. 23, for “15 round probability variation 3”, for example, “29.0 seconds open × 1” for each round from the first round to the fifth round. In the sixth round, for example, an extremely short-time big opening opening pattern of “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is prescribed, and the seventh and subsequent rounds are further defined. Also up to the 15th round, a special winning opening pattern of “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is defined. In this case, winning from the 1st to 5th rounds during the big hit game is relatively easy, but the winning prize is generated within each round until the 15th round after the 6th round. It is extremely difficult to generate a prize. Therefore, the jackpot game in this case substantially gives the player 5 balls (prize balls) for 5 rounds.

[15 round probability variation 5]
As shown in the bottom row of (A) in FIG. 23, for “15th round probability variation 5”, from the 1st round to the 5th round, the 6th round and the 15th round after the 7th round For all the rounds, for example, a special winning opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1” is defined. The big hit game (special game) in this case also gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds. It should be noted that the “15-round probability variation pattern 1” and “15-round probability variation symbol 5” are different in the contents of the corresponding effects (how to show on the surface) as described above. In other words, for “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, the same symbol stop display mode (for example, combination of “6-6-6”) is generated as in the case of non-probability variation big hit in the production, and the subsequent jackpot game (main player) During the production, control to generate a promotion to a probable big hit is performed. On the other hand, for "15 round probability variation 1", control is performed to generate a symbol stop display mode (for example, a combination of "7-7-7") when the probability variation is a big hit from the beginning. Both are the same in that they are “probable big hits” in the special symbol game control by the main control CPU 72.

  The above is a description of the winning symbol group in which a big winning opening opening pattern for a sufficiently long time (for example, 29.0 seconds) is specified from the first round. On the other hand, for the “15-round probability variation 4”, “2-round probability variation short-time symbol” and “2-round probability variation short-time short symbol”, an extremely short-time winning opening opening pattern is defined from the first round. Become a group of winning symbols. Each will be described below.

[15 round probability variation 4]
As shown in the uppermost part of (B) in FIG. 23, for “15 round probability variation 4”, for example, “0.1 second release × 2 times” and “26.0 second release ×” in the first round. A special prize opening pattern of “once” is defined. For the second round, for example, a “29.0 seconds open × 1 time” big prize opening pattern is defined, and the third and subsequent rounds up to the 15th round are “29.0 seconds” for each round. A grand prize opening pattern of “opening once” is defined. In this case, in the first round of the jackpot game (special game), initially, it is difficult to win the grand prize opening temporarily (up to the first and second rounds), but the third round of the same first round is opened. Since a sufficient opening time (26.0 seconds) is ensured, winning from the first round to the big winning opening occurs relatively easily. Since the second and subsequent rounds all have a sufficient opening time (29.0 seconds), it is still relatively easy to win a big prize opening. Therefore, the player is recognized as if the big hit game is finished in a short period of up to two rounds, but after that, the big prize opening takes a sufficiently long time to resume the opening operation. Therefore, the jackpot game in this case substantially gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[There are two rounds with a certain time of change]
As shown in the second row of (B) in FIG. 23, for “a design with a short time at 2 rounds”, for example, “0.1 second release × 1 time” is defined as the first round release pattern. Similarly, “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is defined as the second round opening pattern. Since the winning symbol is “2 round jackpot”, the opening pattern after the third round is naturally not defined here. Therefore, in this case, since it is extremely difficult to win a big winning opening during a big hit game, the two round big hit game is a short period of time that does not substantially give out a ball (prize ball) to the player. It will be a thing. However, as for the “symbols with a short time of 2-round probability change”, both the probability variation function and the time shortening function are added after the big hit as described above.

[2-round probability change timeless pattern]
Further, as shown in the lowermost part of FIG. 23B, for “a 2-round probability change timeless symbol”, for example, “0.1 second release × 1 time” is defined as the first round release pattern. Similarly, “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is defined as the second round opening pattern. Similarly, the opening pattern after the third round is naturally not defined. Also in this case, since it is extremely difficult to win a big winning opening during a big hit game, the two round big hit game is a short period of time in which a player does not substantially give a ball (prize ball) to the player. Will be. In addition, for the “two-round probability change timeless symbol”, as described above, the time reduction function is not added after the big hit, and only the probability variation function is added.

[Summary of opening patterns for winning prizes by winning design]
The following game characteristics are realized in the present embodiment by the large winning opening opening pattern defined for each winning symbol.

[Winning symbol group performing 15 rounds of opening action]
(1) For the winning symbol group shown in (A) of FIG. 23, if it is one of “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1” or “15 round probability variable symbol 5”, From the first round to the fifteenth round, it is relatively easy to win a prize winning opening. For this reason, if a big hit is made with either “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, or “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, the player easily obtains 15 rounds of winning ball (prize ball). be able to.

  In particular, if it falls under either of “15 round probability variation 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, a privilege to shift to the high probability state and the time reduction state after the end of the jackpot game is granted, so in subsequent games An event that triggers the lottery (winning to the lower start winning opening 28a) is likely to occur, and the internal lottery is performed under conditions that are advantageous to the player (the winning probability is about 10 times the normal probability state). As a result, the next big hit is likely to occur within a relatively short period (with a relatively small number of fluctuations), so that a big hit series (so-called continuous change) can be generated within the short period.

(2) On the other hand, if it is a “15 round probability variation 3” at the time of the big hit, the first round to the fifth round in the big hit game will be relatively easy to win the big prize opening, but after the sixth round Until the 15th round, it will be extremely difficult to win a grand prize. For this reason, when a big hit is made with “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, even if the winning symbol is “15 rounds”, the player substantially obtains 5 rounds (prize balls). Thus, although “15 round probability variation symbol 3” is the same “probability variation big hit”, it is positioned as a big hit with fewer balls than “15 round probability variation symbol 1” and “15 round probability variation symbol 5”. . However, since a privilege to shift to a high probability state and a time shortening state is given after the big hit game ends, the next big hit is likely to occur within a relatively short period (a relatively small number of fluctuations).

(3) In relation to (2) above, if it is a “15-round probability variation 2” at the time of a big hit, it is also relatively easy to win a big prize opening from the first round to the fifth round in the big hit game. However, in the sixth round, it is extremely difficult to win a big winning opening temporarily (from the first opening to the tenth opening). In this case, the player's appearance is recognized as if the big hit game is finished up to 5 rounds, but then the opening operation of the big prize opening is resumed and continues until the 15th round. As a result, it is possible to obtain 15 rounds of winning balls (prize balls).

  In this way, with regard to “15 round probability variation 2”, the variable winning device 30 operates in the same way as the “15 round probability variation 3” at the beginning of the sixth round, with the same winning opening opening pattern as “15 round probability variation 3”. 3 ”is difficult to distinguish visually. Therefore, for the player, from the stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, it corresponds to “15 round probability variation symbol 2” or “15 round probability variation symbol 3” in the case of big hit. If there is no clear distinction, during the 6th round of the big hit game (during 6th round or 6th to 15th round), the opening operation of the grand prize opening is performed 10 times in a short time (0.1 seconds) Is the fork of whether the jackpot game will end as it is, or whether the jackpot game will continue until the 15th round after the opening of the jackpot is resumed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by generating a hill (showing ground) with a sense of tension even during the big hit game.

[Winning symbol group performing 2 rounds of opening action]
(4) In addition, for the winning symbol group (B) in FIG. 23, a plurality of winning symbols (winning types) with respect to the behavior from the start of the big hit until the big winning opening is opened twice (in 0.1 second increments). It can be seen that a common opening pattern is defined across the two. In other words, “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, “2 round probability variation symbol with short time” and “2 round probability variation symbol without symbol” that have a 0.1 second × 2 times opening pattern from the beginning of the jackpot game are mutually won symbols. Although they are different, all the behaviors from the start of the big hit to the opening of the second big prize opening are common. However, these are not all common from the start to the end of the big hit, but only from the start of the big hit to the opening of the second big winning opening, the subsequent development (the behavior of the variable winning device 30) is the winning Depending on the design, it may be common or different.

  In other words, if the winning symbol falls under the “2 round probability change symbol” or “2 round probability change symbol”, the big prize opening will be opened twice every 0.1 seconds at the start of the big hit. The big prize opening is closed and the big hit ends. In this case, since the opening time per time is extremely short, it can be seen that although it is not impossible to win a big winning opening, it is extremely difficult in practice (substantially). Therefore, there is almost no prize ball (out of ball) during the big hit of the “symbols with short time at 2 rounds” or “symbols without short time at 2 rounds”.

  On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to “15 rounds probable variation 4”, the big prize opening will be opened only once every 0.1 seconds and the big prize opening will be closed at the start of the big hit. During the same round, the grand prize opening is reopened and closed for a maximum of 26.0 seconds for the third time. In addition, since the grand prize opening is opened for a sufficiently long time of 29.0 seconds at the longest from the second round, it is easy to enter the big prize opening after the third round of the first round.

  From the player's point of view, the jackpot that ends after the big winning opening is opened twice in a very short time from the start of the jackpot is "no ball (no prize ball)". It can be seen that the jackpot that the winning opening is open is “with a ball (prize ball)”. Therefore, for the player, it is determined whether the game ends when the game is opened only twice in a short time, or whether the game is opened until the third time or later (up to 15 rounds in this embodiment). It becomes a big fork that determines the presence or absence of balls. As a result, in the present embodiment, during the opening of 0.1 seconds × 2 times from the start of the big hit, the player is given a sense of tension and expectation, “Is there a third or later opening?” Can provide interesting entertainment.

  From the viewpoint of the operation of the “probability change function”, even if the opening of the grand prize opening is finished in 0.1 seconds × 2 times, if the time reduction function is operated after that, “high probability Since it is clear that the state has been changed to “state”, it is possible to give the player a surprise that “there is a sudden change into the certainty state”. On the other hand, even if the opening of the grand prize winning opening ends in 0.1 seconds × 2 times and the time reduction function does not work after that, another means in the sense that “the expectation is in the hidden probability change state” as described above. It can also provide interest. And the superficial (visually) behavior that “opening of the big prize opening ends in 0.1 seconds × 2 times” occurs in the same way even in the case of “small hit” as described above. Combined with the fake effect caused by the fact that it is difficult to distinguish between “small hit” and “hidden probability change”, it is possible to further stimulate the player's expectation and exploration.

  As described above, the behavior of the variable winning device 30 based on the large winning opening opening pattern set for each winning symbol is controlled through, for example, the following large winning opening opening / closing operation processing and large winning opening closing processing.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening / closing operation process. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. Thereby, the variable prize-winning apparatus 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer for each number of rounds and each number of releases set in the previous winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 or step S5216 in FIG. 22) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5308. Execute.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 30 (open winning opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 84 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round in the big hit, one in the small hit) as described above. If the count has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, since the jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 repeatedly executes the procedure of the above steps S5302 to S5310.

  If it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has expired (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5312. Opening at the time of small hits, opening of the 1st and 2nd rounds of the "2 round probability variation pattern" and "2 round probability variation without pattern", and "15 round probability variation pattern 4" 2 in the first round Since the release timer value is set for a short time in all releases until the first time, the main control CPU 72 normally confirms in step S5310 that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S5310. In most cases, it is determined that the opening time has expired. Similarly, the release timer value for the release from the 10th round in the 6th round of “15 round probability variation 2” and the release from the 6th to the 15th round of “15 round probability variation 3” is also the same. Since it is set to a short time, the main control CPU 72 almost always determines that the opening time has expired in step S5306 before confirming that the count has reached the predetermined number in step S5310.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 or step S5218 in FIG. 22). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316. The interval timer is set every time a special winning opening is opened. In other words, since “15 round probability variation 2” and “15 round probability variation 4” are released multiple times within the same round (6th or 1st round), the interval timer is set for each number of releases. Is set.

  Step S5316: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not it is in a big role (during big hit game). If the current game is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5318. On the other hand, if the current game is a small hit (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5318: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. Note that the value of the number-of-releases counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

  Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the number set within the current round. “Number of times set in the current round” is, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, in the case of “15 round probability variation 2”, 1 round from the 1st round to 5th round, 6 rounds It is set to 11 times for the first and once for the seventh and subsequent rounds. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 23B, in the case of “15 round probability variation 4”, it is set to 3 times in the first round and once in the second and subsequent rounds. Other "15 round normal symbol", "15 round probability variable symbol 1", "15 round probability variable symbol 3", "15 round probability variable symbol 5", "2 round probability variable symbol with short time" and "two round probability variable symbol without symbol" In this case, it is set once for each round. Therefore, in these cases, since the counter value normally reaches the set number of times by one opening / closing operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  On the other hand, in the case of “15 round probability variation 2” or “15 round probability variation 4”, the number of times the counter value is set until the opening / closing operation is repeated 11 times in the 6th round or 3 times in the first round. It has not reached (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process, the jump destination is set to the big winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, and thus the procedure from step S5302 to step S5320 is repeatedly executed. As a result, in step S5318, the release counter is incremented. When the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5322: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process, and returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening closing process.

[Large prize closing process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a special prize closing process. This special winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the variable winning device 30 or terminating the operation. The following explains the procedure

  Step S5401: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game is a big game (big hit game), and if it is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5402.

  Step S5402: The main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the value of the round number counter is “1” at the stage where the first round ends and the second round is reached.

  Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the incremented round number counter value has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value (1-14) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1-14 after 1 subtraction) (No) Next, step S5405 is executed.

  Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process as described above. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current number of rounds based on the received round number command.

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big prize opening / closing operation process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes the big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 21). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5402 to S5408. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (2 times or 15 times).

  When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: YES), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

  Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the end process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

[Small hit]
On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the procedure is as follows (special operation execution means).
Step S5411: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current game is not playing a major role (step S5401: No), the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the number-of-releases counter.

  Step S5413: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the set number of times of release. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5218 in FIG. 22). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5416.

Step S5416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening / closing operation process.
Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes the big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 21). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5401 to S5413. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable prize device 30 is repeatedly executed until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of times of opening (2 times).

  When the actual number of times of opening at the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S5413: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5414.

  Step S5414, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the end process when the release counter is reset (= 0).

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

〔End processing〕
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the end process. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable prize apparatus 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, and if the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5503. To do.

  Step S5503, Step S5504: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main control CPU 72 deletes “big hit” from the internal state flag and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing.

Step S5505: The main control CPU 72 deletes the continuous operation number command here.
Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the big hit other setting process (step S2413 in FIG. 13) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the probability variation number (for example, about 10,000 times). The set value of the probability variation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number cut counter value. The probability variation number set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. However, if a huge number of times such as 10,000 is set as described above, there is almost no chance that the non-winning will continue so far (the winning probability at the time of high probability is, for example, 1/39 to 1/39) The degree of probability) will continue until the next winning. On the other hand, when a substantial upper limit is set in the high probability state, the probability variation number is set to a realistic number (for example, about 10 times) (so-called number cut probability change). If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is also set in the big hit other setting process (step S2413 in FIG. 13) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the time reduction function operation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the number of time reductions (for example, about 100 times or about 10,000 times). The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  Step S5514: The main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, a state designation command representing “normal” is generated as the gaming state when the big hit flag is reset or the big game ends. If the high-probability state function activation flag is set, a state designation command indicating “high probability” is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “reduced time”. A state designation command representing “medium” is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  The procedure so far is a big hit, but in the case of a big hit (step S5502: No), the following procedure is executed.

  Steps S5520 and S5522: In the case of a small hit, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H) and deletes “small hit” from the internal state flag. In the case of small hits, the internal condition device does not operate in particular, so such a procedure is merely for the purpose of erasing the flag.

  Step S5516: In any case, after the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 12) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol change pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process.

  The above is the basic flow of the game control process by the main control CPU 72. Through such game control processing, the following game characteristics are realized in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.

(1) Continuity of jackpot based on probability variation ratio In this embodiment, in the selection of the winning type (winning symbol) in the case of a big hit in the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, selection of “probable symbol” The ratio accounts for 72% of the total (see FIGS. 14 and 15). For this reason, in this embodiment, the frequency of shifting to a clear high-probability state (with a time reduction state) after the end of the big hit game is relatively high, thereby realizing a game characteristic with high hit succession. .

(2) Continuity of the ball due to the variation priority of the second special symbol In addition, in the present embodiment, the working memory of the second special symbol is not easily interrupted in a clear high probability state, and is basically more than the first special symbol. Since the working memory of the 2 special symbols is preferentially consumed (consumed), the “2 round probability variation symbol” is not selected at the time of big hit in the high probability state (when the second special symbol is varied). As a result, in this embodiment, a game characteristic is realized in which the winning of two rounds does not occur while the high probability state is continued, and the winning of balls is continuously obtained with each big hit.

(3) Diversity of jackpots with a plurality of probability variation symbols In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of “probability variation symbols” with balls, and [1] probability variation symbols with balls for 15 rounds. Or, [2] one of the probabilistic symbols with 5 rounds of play is mainly selected. Among these, when the probability variation symbol [2] (for example, “15 round probability variation symbol 3”) is selected, the probability variation symbol [1] (for example, “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”). ”).) The big hit game is completed in a short time compared to the case where“ is selected ”. For this reason, even in the case of “probable big hit”, diversity can be given to the big hit by the difference between [1] and [2]. By using such a big hit diversity, for example, the content of the big hit effect (big effect) can also be varied.

[Features of production using continuity of jackpot]
Further, in the present embodiment, the following features are given in the production using the continuity of the big hit as described above. In other words, in this embodiment, for example, when a big hit is made from the normal state (the normal probability state and the time shortening function is not activated) with the probability variation symbol of [1] above (when the first hit is a probability change with a ball), the big hit game Control is performed to generate a series of specific aspect effects that have story characteristics in the content. The specific aspect production is one in which the content of the story advances every time according to a predetermined number of progressions, and the specific aspect production is advanced once for each consecutive probable big hit. Thus, it is possible to provide the player with an interest that “the number of progress of the production having the story progresses every time the big hits continue”.

[Features of production using reach fluctuation during probability change]
Further, in the present embodiment, the content of the specific mode effect is advanced using the reach variation during the big hit (during probability change) while the content of the specific mode effect is advanced with each successive big hit. Specifically, when a specific aspect effect for one time is executed during a big hit game, a specific reach effect (specific aspect change display effect) corresponding to the same specific aspect effect at the time of the reach change after the big hit ends. Trying to do. Then, if a big hit (probability big hit) is made through a specific reach production, the next specific aspect production will proceed during the big hit game. This will not only change the content of the performance during the big hit to match the success of the big hit, but also change the content of the reach production that is definitely changing according to the success of the big hit, It is possible to promote the story characteristics during the change more effectively.

[Example of production image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with some examples. Here, first, an example of an effect image using an effect symbol during a normal game up to a big hit will be described.

  FIG. 27 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display of special symbols. Here, an example of the change display effect and the stop display effect performed using the effect symbol is shown for the variation of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (out). This variable display effect is performed between the start of the variable display of the special symbol (here, the first special symbol, but may be the second special symbol) and the stop display (including the fixed stop). It corresponds to a series of productions. The stop display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols. Here, before explaining the specific contents of the control processing, the basic flow of the change display effect and stop display effect for each change employed in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before change display]
FIG. 27 (A): For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to change (a state in which the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. The effect designs include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the screen in the left, middle, and right directions. For example, in addition to the numbers “0” to “7”, each production symbol is “Hi” for Hiragana for the left production symbol, “I” for Hiragana for the middle production symbol, and “Hi” for Hiragana for the right production symbol. Designed with a picture card with a character attached to it. Of these, for the left effect design, the symbol sequence is composed of the numbers “0” to “7” in ascending order plus the hiragana character “he”. A symbol string is formed by adding hiragana “i” to “7” to “0”. As for the right performance symbol, a symbol string is formed by adding hiragana “wa” to numbers “7” to “0” arranged in descending order.

  Also, a marker (reference numerals M1 and M2 in the figure) indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. These markers M1 and M2 indicate the number of operating memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponding to the respective display numbers (the number of displays of the first special symbol operating memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operating memory lamp 35a). The number of displays is increased or decreased in conjunction with the change in the number of working memories during the game. In order to facilitate visual discrimination, the markers M1 and M2 are such that the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed, for example, as a circle (◯), and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart. It is displayed as a figure. In the example of FIG. 27A, all four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are not displayed (indicated by broken lines). ) Indicates that the number of working memories of the second special symbol is zero.

[Variable display production start]
27B: For example, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the fluctuation display effect is started by scrolling the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (symbol effect). Execution means). In other words, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is scrolled (flowed) in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins. In the figure, the change display of the effect symbol is simply indicated by a downward arrow. In addition, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), and at this time, any background image (not shown) that is the background of the effect symbol is easily visible in the display screen. It is displayed in the state. Although not specifically illustrated here, a mode in which a notice effect is performed by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like on the display screen after that is also possible.

  Further, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol is decreased by one with the start of fluctuation, the number of displayed markers M1 is decreased by one in conjunction with this. For example, if there are four working memories so far, only the oldest (older) memory number display is hidden in the marker M1, and an effect consumed by the internal lottery is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the working memory has decreased with respect to the first special symbol even in the production.

  Although not particularly illustrated, during the display of the effect symbols, for example, the fourth symbol is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbol is a fourth effect symbol following the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and the fourth symbol is also displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbol. Note that the fourth design is a simple mark (for example, a “□” figure) with a color added, and the display can be changed by changing the display color.

[Left design stop]
(C) in FIG. 27: For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) has elapsed, the left effect design first stops changing. In this example, the effect design representing hiragana “he” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Right production symbol stop]
(D) in FIG. 27: Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. For the hiragana design, if the winning combination is, for example, “He”-“I”-“Wa”, it has already been determined that the reach state will not occur at this point, so the current fluctuation is not It is almost clear from the view that it is a reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means that, for example, once the design symbol representing the number “7” stops, the design symbol slips by one symbol and the design symbol representing “Hi” in hiragana stops. It is to do. Alternatively, once the production symbol representing the number “0” is stopped, the production symbol representing the hiragana “wa” is stopped by sliding the symbol sequence in the opposite direction, and the pattern that develops to reach accordingly. is there. In addition, for example, when a production symbol representing a completely different number such as “5” is temporarily stopped and a character appears on the screen and the right production symbol row is changed again, this time, hiragana “wa” is displayed. There is also a pattern in which the directing design representing is stopped and developed into reach.

[Stop display effect]
(E) in FIG. 27: The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the current internal lottery is non-winning and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner, the staging display effect is also performed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner. Is called. That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of effect symbols is “he”-“1”-“3” Since it is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to the normal “out of”. At this time, the 4th symbol (not shown) is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the deviation.

[Production example at the time of big hit]
Next, FIG. 28 is a continuous diagram showing the flow of reach production executed at the time of big hit (winning). Here, in addition to the reach effect, a variable display effect, a stop display effect, and a notice effect are included. However, this reach production is different from the above specific reach production.

  For example, the result of the internal lottery is winning, and “15 round probability variation 1” is selected as the winning type at that time, and the first special symbol display device 34 (second special symbol display) After the variation display according to the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is performed in the device 35), the first special symbol is the state at the time of winning (for example, “7” LED “self”, “yo”, “mouth”, “巳”) , “F”, “E”, “L”, “Γ”, etc.) until the stop display. In FIG. 28, each effect symbol is simplified and shown only with numerals. The markers M1 and M2 are not shown here. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the flow of production.

[Variable display effects]
(A) in FIG. 28: The columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, the variable display effect is started by scrolling from top to bottom.

[Preliminary production before reach (first stage)]
(B) in FIG. 28: Next, in a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first stage pre-reach notice effect using the character image (picture card) is performed. The effect design image is positioned in front of the effect design that is variably displayed on the screen, and is displayed so as to appear suddenly from the left end of the screen (other appearance modes may also be used). Note that the “pre-reach notice” means that a reach or a big hit is announced before any effect symbol is stopped and displayed. By executing such a “pre-reach announcement effect”, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may develop into a reach = the possibility of a big hit increases” is obtained.

[Pre-announcement effect (second stage)]
(C) in FIG. 28: Further, an effect using a character image of a character different from the previous one is performed as a notice effect before reaching the second stage. Specifically, another pattern image additionally appears from the right end of the screen, and is displayed so as to overlap the front of the previously displayed pattern image. The picture image displayed at this time is larger in size than the picture image displayed previously. And the effect by the sound output that the character expressed by the picture image emits a dialogue (for example, “I will reach” etc.) is also performed. The pre-occurrence notice effect using the second pattern image (second stage) is one step further than the reach notice notice effect (first stage) performed in (B) of FIG. It is an advanced type. The aspect of the “pre-reach notice effect” that develops in this way may be expressed as “step-up notice” or the like. Here, an example is given in which the second-stage pattern image appears in the pre-reach notice effect, but the third-stage, fourth-stage, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. There may be. Further, for example, the size may be enlarged each time the third, fourth, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. Even at this stage, the variation display of the effect symbols is continued.

[Stop of left design]
(D) in FIG. 28: The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and the variable display of the left effect symbol is stopped before long. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “6” is stopped at the upper left position of the screen, and the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the lower left position.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 28 (E): Subsequently to the left effect symbol, for example, the change display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “6” is stopped at the lower right position, and the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the upper right position of the screen. On the diagonal line (on two diagonal lines), two types of reach states of the numbers “6” — “being changed” — “6” and “7” — “being changed” — “7” have occurred. On the screen, an image that emphasizes two diagonal lines that are in a reach state on a diagonal line is displayed together. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” Is performed. Furthermore, in this example, since there are two candidates of numbers “6” and “7” for the medium effect design (so-called double reach and double template), it is a highly anticipated reach state. In this case, if the number “7” is aligned, it is a probability variation jackpot, and if the number “6” is aligned, it is a non-probable variation jackpot. It is possible to make players feel various tensions.

  After the reach state occurs, the reach production at the time of winning is executed (however, at this point in time, the winning result has not yet been expressed). In the reach production, only the production symbols corresponding to the tempered numbers (here, “6” and “7”) are displayed on the screen, and the others are not displayed. At this time, the effect symbols may be displayed in a reduced state at the four corners of the screen.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs (first time)]
In FIG. 28, (F): After a reach state has occurred, for example, an image representing a “heart” figure forms a group, and a post-reach notice effect (first time) is performed that passes diagonally on the screen. . In this case, the image of the “heart group” is suddenly displayed on the screen so that the visual appeal to the player can be enhanced. By executing such a notice presentation effect after the visually lively reach notice occurrence, an effect of giving the player a greater expectation can be obtained.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 28 (G): Following the announcement effect after the first reach, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “7” are displayed in a three-dimensional column on the screen. There is an effect in which numerical images are erased from the screen in the order of “2”, “3”, “4”. Such an effect is also intended to suggest (imply) or remind the player that the number “6” or “7” is a “hit” if it remains unerased to the end. Done in If the number “5” is erased and “6” remains in front of the screen, it is “normal (non-probable) big hit”, but if the number “6” is erased and “7” remains in front of the screen. It means “probable big hit”, and if the number “7” is deleted, it means “out of place”. In this case, for example, hiragana “i” is displayed on the screen after the number “7” is deleted. Therefore, during this time, the numbers “2”, “3”, “4”,... Are erased in order, and as the number “5” approaches, the player's tension and expectations The feeling will increase. After this, for example, if up to the number “4” is erased on the screen, the next time the number “5” is finally erased, “normal (non-probable) big hit” or “probable big hit” is possible. Since the nature increases, the player's tension also increases at a stretch.

[Preliminary notice after the occurrence of reach (second time)]
In FIG. 28 (H): When the reach production is approaching the final stage, the image of the character is suddenly displayed on the screen as if it was split into a close-up, and the content that the character emits some dialogue (or silently) The announcement effect (second time) is performed after the occurrence of reach. At this time, for example, the content of the reach effect is a development that “if the number“ 5 ”is erased, then the possibility of a big hit of“ 6 ”-“ 6 ”-“ 6 ”increases” ”. Therefore, by causing a large character image to appear at this timing, it is possible to obtain an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “may be a big hit”.

  As a reach production different from the above, for example, if “numbers“ 2 ”to“ 6 ”are erased and the last remaining number“ 7 ”remains without being erased,“ 7 ”-“ 7 There is also a development that “is a promising big hit of“ 7 ”. When the character image appears at such a timing, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may finally be a promising big hit” is obtained.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 28 (I): The last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At this time, if the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol corresponding to the winning type at that time, so the winning type (winning symbol) The effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the above. In the example shown in the figure, the winning symbol corresponds to the “probable variation symbol”, so that the player can be identified as “probable variation big hit” by stopping and displaying the production symbol representing the odd number “7” in the center of the screen. The direction taught to is performed. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is “non-probable variation”, the player can be identified as “ordinary (non-probable variation) big hit” by stopping and displaying the production symbol representing the even number “6” in the center of the screen. An effect is taught.

  In addition to this, even if it is “probable big hit” internally, even numbered effect symbols are stopped and displayed, and odd variations of effect symbols are stopped and displayed again due to fluctuation, or promoted to “probability”, or the above In the case of the “15 round probability variation 5”, an even number of performance symbols may be stopped and displayed, and an effect may be performed such as promotion to “probability variation” during the jackpot game.

  Further, in the case of “2 rounds probable big hit”, not a set of three odd numbers but, for example, a production pattern of a combination of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” is displayed. On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is non-winning, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the off symbol, so that the effect symbol is similarly provided with a stop display effect in a manner of deviation ( Design effect execution means). In this case, the number “5” other than “6” or “7” or “I” in Hiragana is displayed in the center of the screen, unfortunately, an effect is given to inform that this change did not result in a big hit. Is called.

  The above is an example of production from a normal state through reach production to probable big hit (big hit with a probable design with 15 rounds of play). As described above, in this embodiment, in a process in which a probable big hit with 15 rounds of balls is continuously performed, the specific aspect production is progressed in the order of the story in each big win, and during the probable change between the big hits. If a winning design with 15 rounds of play is selected, a specific reach effect is executed during the change. Hereinafter, the specific aspect effect and the specific reach effect during probability change will be described.

[Example of specific aspect production]
29 and 30 are continuous diagrams schematically showing the flow of the specific aspect effect and the specific reach effect during probability change. In FIGS. 29 and 30, a part of the above-described stop display effect or specific reach effect is shown in a broken-lined box (denoted as “fluctuating” in the drawing) shown in the left column. In addition, the flow of the specific mode effect during the big hit is partially shown in a box surrounded by a broken line shown in the right side portion (denoted as “big player” in the drawing).

[At first hit]
In FIG. 29 (A): As shown in the box in the left column, for example, when the player wins in the internal lottery from the normal state and falls into a probable big hit with 15 rounds of play, the above reach effect during the fluctuation Through (for example, FIG. 28), the stop display effect for the probability big hit is executed. At this time, the specific reach production is not yet executed.

[In the big role at the time of first hit]
In FIG. 29 (A): As shown in the box on the right side, during the big hit game from the first hit, for example, the common effect during the big hit from the first round to the third round (for example, introduction of characters, etc.) ) Is executed (first frame from the left in the frame). After this, until the 10th round of the big hit, the common effect during the big hit is similarly executed. Then, when the eleventh round in the jackpot game is entered, for example, a title logo of “success road” is displayed on the screen (second frame from the left in the frame). By displaying such a title logo, it is possible to give an impression that an effect having some kind of story has started to the player.

  Further, when the 12th round of the big hit game is entered, the framework of the list (for example, 5 columns in the left half and 4 columns in the right half) is displayed on the screen together with the character information of “progress number list”, for example. At this time, in the upper left part of the framework, for example, text information “Who is the guy?” Is displayed as a title corresponding to the first specific aspect production (“progress number 1 production”), and the framework The titles that have not yet appeared are displayed with a hidden character ("???"). In the figure, character information is appropriately simplified by symbols (for example, “◯”, “Δ”, “□”, etc.) (third frame from the left in the frame). By displaying such a title list, the progress (flow) of the effect that “we were able to see up to the first of the specific aspect effects that were made multiple times” is clearly transmitted to the player. be able to. In addition, regarding the non-appearing specific aspect production, the title is made into a hidden character, so that the player can be motivated to “look at other specific aspect productions”.

  When the process moves to the 13th round, the title is displayed in a greatly emphasized manner on the screen together with, for example, “No. 1” character information (the frame on the right end). By displaying such a title, the specific aspect production of this time is the first time in the entire story for the player, and the content of the specific aspect production is some character (for example, the main character on the production and another male (Character) can be transmitted. In addition, the character information “No. 1” can give an impression to the player that “the first stage of the production with some kind of story has begun”. In addition, by giving such an impression, the player is encouraged to continue to make big hits as much as possible in order to advance to the next number of progressions (let's continue to play). Can be motivated to tackle.

  Although not shown in the drawing, after that, the number-of-progression effects 1 are executed from the 13th round to the 15th round. For example, the contents of the performance number 1 introduction may introduce a synopsis on a story or cause a character to appear in accordance with the story.

[After the number of progress 1 performance]
When the big hit game with the execution of the above-mentioned progress number 1 effect ends, the normal probability state up to that time shifts to the high probability state (and the time reduction state).

  In FIG. 29 (B): As shown in the box on the left side, the probability variation symbol (“15 round probability variation symbol 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol 2” having a big hit in a high probability state and having 15 rounds of balls) The same applies to the following.) Or, if it falls under the probability variable design (“15 rounds probability variable design 3”. A specific reach production is executed. The content of the specific reach effect in this case corresponds to the first specific aspect effect as in the order of progress of the specific aspect effect executed during the previous jackpot game. For example, if the number “3” is aligned in the left effect design and the right effect design, the character using the character related to “who is it? A reach effect (“progress number 1 reach effect”) is executed.

  In the present embodiment, if any specific reach effect occurs during the fluctuation, a probability variation big hit with an internal ball (including “substantially a big hit with five rounds”) is determined thereby. Specifically, when one of the above “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation 2” or “15 round probability variation 3” is selected under the control of the main control CPU 72, its variation display effect A specific reach production is selected with respect to the control. Such an effect control method will be further described later using another flowchart.

  In any case, if a specific reach effect is generated during the variation display of the special symbol (here, the second special symbol), the probable big hit with a ball is thereby determined. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the current winning type corresponds to “15 round probability variation 1”, the stop display effect is executed in a mode of probability variation big hit through a specific reach effect. On the other hand, if the current winning type corresponds to either “15-round probability variation 2” or “15-round probability variation 3”, the stop display effect is once in a non-winning (offset) manner after a specific reach performance. Executed (for example, “3”-“2”-“3”, etc.). However, in this case, it is only a non-winning (losing) in the production, and the big hit game is started on the control by the main control CPU 72, and accordingly, the following big hit production effects are executed.

[Second consecutive major role]
In FIG. 29 (B): As shown in the box on the right side, during the second consecutive big hit game, for example from the first round to the third round, the common effect during the big hit is the same as the previous time. Executed (first frame from the left in the frame). Similarly, common effects during the big hit are executed until the 10th round. Then, when the eleventh round during the big hit game is entered, another female character appears on the screen and is displayed large (second frame from the left in the frame). With the appearance of such a character, it can be impressed that the continuation of the production with story characteristics has started for the player.

  Furthermore, when the 12th round in the big hit game is entered, the framework of the list is displayed on the screen together with the character information of the above “progress number list” as in the previous time. At this time, in the upper left part of the framework, character information “who is he?” Is displayed as a title corresponding to the above-mentioned number of progress of 1 production. In addition, in the second row on the left side of the framework, for example, character information of “a woman of a nazo” is newly displayed as a title corresponding to the second specific mode effect (“progress number 2 effect”). ing. In addition, the titles that have not yet appeared are displayed in the other parts of the frame by using a hidden character ("???") (the third frame from the left in the frame). By displaying such a title list, it is clear to the player that the progress (flow) of the effect that “the first to the second of the specific aspect effects can be seen multiple times” can be seen. Can be communicated to. Further, regarding the non-appearing specific aspect effects, the player can still keep the motivation of “I would like to see other specific aspect effects” by making the title faceless.

  When the 13th round is entered, the above title is displayed in a highly emphasized manner on the screen together with, for example, the character information “Number of Progress 2” (the frame at the right end). By displaying such a title, the specific aspect production of this time is the second time in the whole story, and the content of the specific aspect production is a certain female character (for example, the first character and the like). Can communicate that it is about another person. In addition, the character information of “number of times of progress 2” can give an impression to the player that “the second stage of the production having some kind of story has begun”. Furthermore, by giving such an impression, it is possible to continue to motivate the player to continue the big hit (continuous change) and to give motivation to actively tackle the game.

  Although not particularly shown here, the continuation of the performance number 2 effect is executed thereafter from the 13th round to the 15th round.

[After 2 performances have been performed]
When the big hit game with the execution of the above-mentioned progress number 2 effect ends, the high probability state up to that time is resumed (the probability variation function is not activated during the big hit game).

  (C) in FIG. 29: As shown in the box in the left column, if the game continues to be a big hit in a high probability state and corresponds to a probable variation with a ball, a specific reach effect is executed during the variation. The content of the specific reach effect in this case corresponds to the second specific aspect effect as in the order of progress of the specific aspect effect executed during the previous jackpot game. For example, if the number “7” is aligned in the left effect and the right effect, the specific reach using the female character related to “Nazo no Onna”, which is the title of the current two-progress performance during the subsequent reach production. An effect (“progress number 2 reach effect”) is executed.

  Similarly, when the current winning type corresponds to “15-round probability variation 1”, the stop display effect is executed in a manner of probability variation big hit through a specific reach effect. On the other hand, if the current winning type corresponds to either “15-round probability variation 2” or “15-round probability variation 3”, the stop display effect is once in a non-winning (offset) manner after a specific reach performance. Executed (for example, “7”-“6”-“7”, etc.). However, in this case as well, the game is simply not won (lost) in the production, and the big hit game is started on the control by the main control CPU 72, and accordingly, the following big hit production effects are executed.

[3rd consecutive major role]
In FIG. 29 (C): As shown in the box on the right side, during the third consecutive big hit game from the first hit, for example, from the first round to the third round, the previous (second consecutive) Similar to the big hit, the common effect during the big hit is executed (first frame from the left in the frame). Similarly, common effects during the big hit are executed until the 10th round. Then, when the eleventh round in the big hit game is entered, another male character appears on the screen and is displayed large (second frame from the left in the frame). With the appearance of such a male character, it is possible to give an impression that the continuation of the production with story characteristics (third time) has started to the player.

  Then, when the twelfth round of the big hit game is entered, the framework of the list is displayed on the screen together with the character information of the above “progress number list” in the same manner as before. At this time, in the upper left part of the framework, character information “who is he?” Is displayed as a title corresponding to the above-mentioned number of progress of 1 production. In the second row on the left side of the framework, the character information “Nazo no Onna” is newly displayed as the title corresponding to the number of progress times 2 effects. In addition to this, in the third row on the left side of the framework, for example, text information “Rival Appearance!” Is newly displayed as a title corresponding to the third specific aspect effect (“progress number 3 effect”). (The third frame from the left in the frame). In addition, in the other parts of the framework, the hidden character “???” is shown as a title that has not yet appeared. Here again, by displaying the title list in the same manner, the progress (flow) of the effect that “we were able to see the first to third times of the specific aspect effects that were made multiple times” to the player. Can communicate clearly. Similarly, the non-appearing specific aspect effect can still make the player motivated to “look at other specific aspect effects” by making the title face down.

  In the 13th round, the above title is displayed in a greatly emphasized manner on the screen together with, for example, the character information “Number of Progress 3” (the frame on the right end). By displaying such a title, the specific aspect production for the player is the third time in the entire story, and the content of the specific aspect production is a certain male character (for example, the main character and rival on the story). It is possible to convey that it is related to a related character). In addition, the character information of “number of times of progress 3” can give an impression to the player that “the third stage of the production having some kind of story has begun”. Similarly, by giving such an impression, it is possible to continue to motivate the player to continue the big hit (continuous change) and to give motivation to actively tackle the game.

  Similarly, although not particularly shown here, the continuation of the performance number of 3 effects is executed thereafter from the 13th round to the 15th round.

[After 3 performances]
When the big hit game with the execution of the above-mentioned progress number 3 effect is finished, the high probability state up to that time is resumed (the probability variation function is not activated during the big hit game). Although not shown in the figure, the winning of winning is a success (N consecutive times from the first time) in the internal lottery, so that the (N-1) th specific reach effect is produced during the change. Executed. During the 15-round jackpot game, for example, the Nth specific mode effect is executed from the 11th round.

  Thereafter, for example, a case is assumed in which the 9th (predetermined number of times) specific mode effect (the number of progress of 9 effects) is executed during the jackpot game, for example, after winning the probable big hit with 9 consecutive games from the first time. . In this case, after the big hit game accompanied by the execution of the number of progressions of nine effects, the previous high probability state is resumed (the probability variation function is not activated during the big hit game).

[After 9 performances have been performed]
In FIG. 30, (D): As shown in the box on the left side, if the number of progress is 9 after the execution of the effect, it will continue to be a big hit with a high probability state, and if it corresponds to a probable variation with a ball, a specific reach will be given during the change Production is performed. The content of the specific reach effect in this case corresponds to the ninth specific aspect effect, as in the progression order of the progress number 9 effect executed during the previous jackpot game. For example, if the number “0” is aligned in the left effect design and the right effect design, the main character and female character related to the title (for example, “Last Game”) of the number of progresses 9 times this time are used during the subsequent reach performance. A specific reach production (referred to as “the number of progress 9 reach production”) is executed.

  Further, as in the past, when the current winning type corresponds to “15 round probability variation 1”, the stop display effect is executed in the manner of the probability variation big hit through the specific reach effect. On the other hand, if the current winning type corresponds to either “15-round probability variation 2” or “15-round probability variation 3”, the stop display effect is once in a non-winning (offset) manner after a specific reach performance. Executed (for example, “0”-“1”-“0”, etc.). However, in this case as well, the game is simply not won (lost) in the production, and the big hit game is started on the control by the main control CPU 72, and accordingly, the following big hit production effects are executed.

[10th consecutive major role]
In FIG. 30, (D): As shown in the box on the right side, during the 10th consecutive big hit game from the first hit, for example, from the first round to the third round, the previous (9th consecutive) Similar to the big hit, the common effect during the big hit is executed (the first frame from the left in the frame), and such a common effect is executed up to the tenth round. Then, when the eleventh round in the big hit game is entered, for example, “story complete” character information is displayed on the screen (second frame from the left in the frame). By displaying such character information, it is possible to give an impression that the player has completed (completed) all nine performances with story characteristics. In addition, this makes it possible for the player to have some satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment by realizing that the player has continuously generated 10 probable big hits so far.

[Optional selection of number of progressions]
And if it shifts to the 12th round during the big hit game, icons corresponding to all nine specific aspect effects (for example, icons of “No. 1” to “No. 9”) are displayed on the screen. For example, character information such as “Please select the number of progress” is displayed. At this time, on the screen, display is performed in which the highlighted display by the color frame line or the like sequentially moves on each of the icons of “No. When the player operates (presses) the effect switching button 45 at a timing when a desired icon is highlighted, the number of specific mode effects corresponding to the icon is selected. Alternatively, each time the player operates (presses) the effect switching button 45 as desired, the highlighted display sequentially moves on the icons “No. 1” to “No. 9”, and a predetermined time has elapsed. A mode in which the number of specific mode effects corresponding to the icon highlighted at a later time may be selected. In any case, it is possible to arbitrarily select the number of specific mode effects to be generated during the big hit this time (first to ten consecutive times) according to the player's operation (progression order selection means).

  In this example, for example, the “No. 5” icon is selected in the 12th round (third frame from the left in the frame). Therefore, when the next 13th round is entered, the text information “Aim for success!” Is displayed as a title with a high emphasis on the screen (for example, the frame at the right end) along with the text information “progress number 5”, for example. By displaying such a title, it is possible to clearly realize that a specific aspect effect selected by the player is executed. In addition, as a benefit to having consecutively hit the jackpot for a number of times (here, 10 times), the right to arbitrarily select the specific mode effect desired by the player on the effect. Can be realized.

  Although not particularly shown here, the continuation of the number of progresses of 5 is continued from the 13th round to the 15th round.

[After story completion]
When the big hit game with the execution of a specific aspect effect (here, the number of progressions of 5 effects) is arbitrarily selected, the high probability state is resumed (the probability variation function is not activated during the big hit game). The

  In FIG. 30, (E): As shown in the box on the left side column, after the execution of a specific mode effect (for example, the number of progress of 5 effects) arbitrarily selected, it continues to be a big hit with a high probability state, especially 15 rounds. If it corresponds to a probable design with a lot of money (if a specific condition is met), a special number of specific reach productions are executed during the change and a big hit (eg, “7”-“7”-“7”) It becomes. The content of the special reach production of a special number of times executed at this time does not correspond to the second specific aspect production arbitrarily selected during the previous jackpot game, and the existence has been concealed so far. It corresponds to the tenth specific aspect production (secret production). That is, during this reach production, a specific reach production using a hero or other character related to the title of the secret production (10 production progress) (for example, “Our success”) (“10 reach production production”). Will be executed). In this way, by executing a special number of progress 10 reach production during the fluctuation, the player has a fresh and surprising impression, or is satisfied with having witnessed the special reach production It can give a feeling.

[11th consecutive major role]
In FIG. 30, (E): As shown in the box on the right side, during the 11th consecutive big hit game from the beginning, unlike the common effects so far, for example, 10 effects from the 1st round Is executed (first frame from the left in the frame). Such an effect of 10 times of progression is executed up to the 10th round, for example. When the eleventh round during the big hit game is entered, for example, the text information of “success complete” is displayed on the screen (second frame from the left in the frame). By displaying character information like this, in addition to all 9 episodes with a story for the player, a special number (10th) of secret production has been completed (full completion). You can make an impression. In addition, as a result, the player can feel more satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment by realizing that the player has continuously generated 11 probable big hits so far.

[Optional selection of the number of progressions after full completion]
And if it shifts to the 12th round during the big hit game, icons corresponding to all nine specific aspect effects (for example, icons of “No. 1” to “No. 9”) are displayed in the screen as before. In addition, for example, text information such as “Please select the number of progress” is displayed. The method for selecting the number of progressions using icons is the same as described above. In addition, although the icons to be displayed here are “No. 1” to “No. 9”, in the case of full complete, by displaying all the icons of “No. 1” to “No. 10”, It is also possible to select 10 effects of repeated progress (progression order selection means).

  In this example, for example, the “No. 2” icon is selected in the 12th round (third frame from the left in the frame). Therefore, when the next 13th round is entered, for example, the character information of “Nazo no Onna” is displayed in the screen with the character information “Progress 2” as well as “Nazo no Onna” as the title of the progression 2 effect (rightmost). Top). By displaying such a title, it is possible to clearly realize that a specific aspect effect selected by the player is executed. In addition, this gives the right to be able to arbitrarily select the specific aspect effect desired by the effect as a benefit to having made the big hit consecutive (continuous change) over many times (here, 11 times) so far. You can feel what has been done. Further, as a privilege after full completion, if all the specific aspect effects including the above secret effect (progress number 10 effects) are arbitrarily selected, the player can have further satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. it can.

[After Story Full Complete]
As described above, when all the specific aspect effects (1st to 10th) are executed, the jackpot game accompanied by the execution of the arbitrarily selected specific aspect effects (here, the number of progress 2 effects) is performed. When the game ends, the high probability state up to that point is resumed (the probability variation function is deactivated during the big hit game).

  In FIG. 30, (F): As shown in the box on the left side column, after the execution of a specific mode effect (for example, the number of progress of 2 effects) selected arbitrarily, When a certain probability variation pattern is met, a specific reach effect (here, the number of progresses of 2 reach) that is arbitrarily selected during the change is executed and a big hit (eg, “7”-“7”-“7”). ) In this way, during the fluctuation after the story full completion, the player can provide an effect according to the player's preference by executing the specific reach effect as many times as the player arbitrarily selects.

[12th consecutive major role]
In FIG. 30, (F): As shown in the box on the right side, during the twelfth consecutive big hit game from the first hit, for example, the common effect during the big hit is executed from the first round to the tenth round. (First frame from the left in the frame). Such an effect of 10 times of progression is executed up to the 10th round, for example. Then, when the eleventh round in the big hit game is entered, a character related to the next specific mode effect is displayed on the screen (second frame from the left in the frame).

[Optional selection of the number of progressions after full completion]
After this, for example, when the 12th round of the big hit game is entered, icons corresponding to all nine specific aspect effects (for example, icons of “No. 1” to “No. 9”) are displayed on the screen as before. At the same time, text information such as “Please select the number of progress” is displayed (third frame from the left in the frame). That is, in this case, since all the specific mode effects have already been executed during the big hit (11 consecutive big hits) up to the present, the player arbitrarily selects the specific mode effect for each big hit after this (after the 12th consecutive big hit). It is possible. The method for selecting the number of progressions using icons is the same as described above. Also, here, by displaying all the icons of “No. 1” to “No. 10”, it may be possible to select arbitrarily including the number of progress 10 effects (progression order selection means).

[Timing for the end of specific aspect production]
In the present embodiment, when winning with a non-probable variation symbol (for example, “15 round normal symbol”) during the probability variation big hit continuation (continuation of the high probability state), a reach effect other than the specific reach effect (for example, FIG. 28) Is executed. When the special symbol (here, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-probable big hit mode (for example, “6”-“6”-“6”). The specific reach production that had been completed ends. In this case, the specific aspect effect is not executed after the eleventh round in the big hit game, and the big hit effect (for example, common effect) is executed according to other aspects. After the big hit game is over, the main control CPU 72 returns to the normal probability state from the previous high probability state on the game control (normal probability state return means), and shifts to the time reduction state.

[Save progress count]
In addition, in the present embodiment, when the non-probable big hit is hit after the specific aspect effect is executed, the specific aspect effect (including the specific reach effect) ends as described above. When the player operates the above-described effect switching button 45 during the 15th round), a function is provided for saving the number of times of the specific aspect effect that has been executed so far (progress number information storage means). Alternatively, the number of times information may be saved by operating the effect switching button 45 by the player on the effect ending screen displayed after the end of the last round (15th round) (progress number information). Storage means). Then, for example, when the player operates the effect switching button 45 at the time of the next probability variation big hit, by reading the stored number of times information, it is possible to execute the specific aspect effect from the continuation up to the previous time.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effects, non-specific reach effects, specific reach effects, specific mode effects during big hits, and the like are controlled through the following control process. In addition, the following description will reveal a control method for realizing arbitrary selection of the number of progressions by the player's operation, storage, readout, and the like.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, several tens of μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes a command reception process (step S400), an effect symbol management process (step S402), a display output process (step S404), a lamp drive process (step S406), an acoustic drive process (step S408), and an effect random number update process. This includes a subroutine group of (Step S410) and other processing (Step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The effects commands transmitted from the main control CPU 72 include, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a special figure-specific operation memory number command, a start opening winning tone control command, a demonstration effect command, a lottery result command, and a variation pattern. There are a command, a change start command, a stop symbol command, a symbol stop command, a state designation command, a round number command, an error notification command, and the like.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the result display effect using the effect symbols, and controls the effect contents during the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) with basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , Change effect pattern number, notice effect number, mode number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (the display control CPU 146 and the VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed contents of the effect (acts as various effect executing means).

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, BGM, sound data, etc. during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect) to the sound drive circuit 134. Instruct. Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, when there is a movable body for presentation, the presentation control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the movable body driving IC. Although not particularly illustrated, the movable body is operated by a driving source such as a solenoid or a stepping motor, and produces an effect in synchronism with the display of an image by the liquid crystal display 42 or independently. These drive sources such as solenoids and stepping motors can be connected to, for example, the panel illumination board 138 in FIG.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the effect symbol management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect symbol management process. The effect symbol management process includes an execution selection process (step S500), an effect symbol change pre-process (step S502), an effect symbol change process (step S504), an effect symbol stop display process (step S506), and a variable winning device operation. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the situation has not yet started the variation display effect, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation processing (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol variation in-process has been completed, As a jump destination, the effect symbol stop display in-progress process (step S506) is selected. The variable winning device operating process (step S508) is selected as a jump destination only when the variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 12) is selected in the main control CPU 72. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 can select the content of the specific reach effect according to various conditions (winning type, number of consecutive big hits, etc.). In addition, the production control CPU 126 also performs demonstration production control when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and an effect corresponding to the result is displayed. The control information on the contents (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the result display effect using the effect symbols and moving images in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the result display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) ends the variable display effect that has been actually executed within the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the result display effect. As a result, the result display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be effectively taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (execution of the symbol effect) means). However, in the present embodiment, for example, when it corresponds to “15 round probability variation 2” or “15 round probability variation 3” at the time of a big hit, it has already been described that the result display effect is executed in a non-winning (out of) manner. That's right.

  Step S508: In the variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 can select the content of the specific aspect effect according to various conditions (winning type, number of consecutive wins, etc.). For example, in the case of 15 rounds with a promising big hit, the effect control CPU 126 selects a specific mode effect pattern as the effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 according to the number of consecutive big hits so far, and this is effect display control. An instruction is given to the device 144 (display control CPU 146). When the production control CPU 126 selects a common production pattern or a specific mode production pattern according to the game progress status (for example, the progress status of the round) during the 15-round probability variation big hit, these are appropriately displayed in the performance display control device 144 ( Instruct the display control CPU 146). As a result, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the image of the above-mentioned common effect or specific aspect effect is displayed during the 15-round probability change big hit, and the effect content changes as the round progresses. Note that a method of selecting a specific aspect effect pattern will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the above-described effect symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the command for demonstration effect is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 31) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 31). To do.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not saved (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. Note that whether or not the current variation is off can be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. In other words, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the outlier normal variation or outlier reach variation, it can be determined that the current variation is outlier. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of sync.

  Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command at the time of small hit is left, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. Whether or not the current variation is a big hit can also be confirmed based on the variation pattern command or the stop symbol command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the big hit variation, it can be determined that the current variation is a big hit. If the current stop symbol command corresponds to the jackpot symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a jackpot symbol.

  Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, “C0H00H” to “D0H7FH”). The effect pattern number is prepared in advance in pairs with the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect pattern selection table (not shown) and selects the effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time. Can do.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule (change time, reach type and reach occurrence timing) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, stop display The mode and the like are determined. Note that the types of effect symbols determined here correspond to the “combination of symbols at the time of a small hit”.

  Although the above procedure corresponds to “small hit”, if it corresponds to 15 round big hit or 2 round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is “big hit” in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit hour fluctuation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, “E0H00H” to “F0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The types of effect symbols determined here include those constituting the “combination at the time of two rounds big hit” in addition to those constituting the above “hit combination”. In addition to the combination of hiragana “hei-iwa” mentioned above, the combination at the time of the big hit of 2 rounds is a regular number such as “1-2-3” or “3-5-7”. It is good also as a combination (so-called chance win). Further, in the big hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched for each big hit stop symbol.

  In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. In other words, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a shift in step S604 (Yes), it next executes step S612.

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes a deviation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command (for example, “A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern numbers at the time of losing are classified into “ordinary deviation fluctuation”, “short-time deviation fluctuation”, “outlier reach fluctuation”, and the like, and a fine reach fluctuation pattern is defined in “outlier reach fluctuation”. Note that which effect pattern number is selected by the effect control CPU 126 is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of detachment is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, occurrence of reach) , Reach type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “7”-“2”-“4”, etc.).

  When any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes a notice selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The content of the notice effect is determined based on, for example, the result of internal lottery (winning or non-winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). The notice effect is for notifying the player of the possibility that a reach state will occur during the variable display effect, or for notifying that there is a possibility that it will eventually be a big hit. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be low at the time of non-winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be relatively high to increase the player's expectation at the time of winning.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address).

[Processing when the variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for processing when the variable winning device is activated. As described above, the variable winning device operating process is selected as the jump destination only when the variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 12) is selected in the main control CPU 72, but even in that case, the winning type is selected. The processing is further branched depending on whether it corresponds to “small hit” or “big hit”.

  Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current state is in a big role (a big hit). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the status designation command that is a major player is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the player is in a big role (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S800. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the player is not playing a major role (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S900. The big hit effect selection process (step S800) will be further described with reference to another flowchart.

[Big hit effect selection process]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the big hit effect selection process. This big hit effect selection processing is for selecting the contents of the production accompanying the operation of the variable winning device 30 depending on whether it corresponds to the big hit of 2 rounds or the probability change symbol even if the big hit of 15 rounds. Further, through this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a specific mode effect pattern that is a big hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S801: First, the effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the current big hit is a two-round big hit. This confirmation can be performed based on a stop symbol command stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 130, for example. That is, when the stop symbol command is a two-round jackpot symbol (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S818.

[At the time of 2 round big hit]
Step S818: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special winning opening twice opening effect selection process. In this process, for example, an effect pattern during which the combination of effects using the hiragana ("Hey-Wa") or "chance winning item" is displayed as the contents of the effect during the big round 2 hit To do. Then, when the effect control CPU 126 returns from the double winning opening twice effect selection process, the process returns to the above-described variable winning device operation process.

  The above is an example of the procedure in the case of a big hit of 2 rounds, but the following procedure is executed in the case of a big hit of 15 rounds.

[15 rounds big hit]
Step S802: If it is confirmed in the previous step S801 that it is not a two-round big hit (No), the effect control CPU 126 next checks whether or not the current winning type is “15 rounds probable big hit”. This confirmation can also be performed based on the stop symbol command. As a result, when it is confirmed that the current jackpot type corresponds to a probability change (15-round probability variation symbol) (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 proceeds to step S803.

  Step S803: Here, the production control CPU 126 selects the common production pattern during the big hit. The common effect pattern is, for example, a common effect pattern that is executed from the first round to the tenth round in the above-described effect example (FIGS. 29 and 30).

  Step S804: Next, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current probability variation symbol corresponds to the specific aspect effect. More specifically, here, as the winning type for generating the specific aspect production, either the above-mentioned “15 round probability variation symbol 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol 2” (probability variation symbol with 15 rounds of appearance) Check if it falls under. This confirmation can also be performed based on the stop symbol command. As a result, when it is confirmed that the jackpot type of this time does not correspond to any of the above 15 round probability variation symbols (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the process when the variable winning device is activated.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the current jackpot type corresponds to one of the 15 round probability variation symbols (step S804: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 proceeds to step S805.

[1 to 10 rounds]
Step S805: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the current big hit round is after the specific round. In the present embodiment, the specific round is, for example, “11 rounds” in which the specific aspect effect is started in the above-described effect example. The effect control CPU 126 recognizes the number of rounds that are a big hit based on the current round number command, for example. As a result, if the eleventh round has not been reached yet (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process here.

[At the start of 11th round]
After that, when the number of rounds that are big hits progresses and 11 rounds are started (step S805: Yes), the presentation control CPU 126 next executes step S806.

  Step S806: Here, the production control CPU 126 confirms the value of the progress count flag. The progress number flag indicates the number information (Nth) of the specific aspect effect described above, and this progress number flag is stored in a flag area of the RAM 130, for example. Therefore, in this procedure, the effect control CPU 126 reads a value corresponding to the progress count flag from the flag area of the RAM 130.

  Step S807: Then, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the read progress number flag value represents the first time (= “0”). That is, when a winning symbol is selected at the first hit from the normal state, the value of the progress count flag usually indicates the first time (= “0”). Therefore, if the current probability big hit is the initial hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that the value of the number of progress flag is the first time (= “0”) (Yes), and then executes step S809.

  Step S809: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes an initial certainty change process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 sets a progress count flag when the first hit is a probability variation symbol. This will be described below using another flowchart.

[Initial probability change processing]
Here, FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the initial probability changing process.
Step S850: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not to read the progress count storage flag. This confirmation can be performed based on an input signal corresponding to the operation of the effect switching button 45 by the player. For example, the effect control CPU 126 generates another interrupt process using the input signal of the effect switch button 45 as a trigger, increments the number of times the input signal is received in this interrupt process, and stores (updates) the result in the buffer area of the RAM 130. ) The number of times of receiving the input signal is incremented, for example, within a period of several seconds from the start of the big hit. Then, the effect control CPU 126 refers to the buffer area of the RAM 130 in step S850 and confirms whether or not the stored number of receptions is a predetermined value (for example, 3 to 5) or more. As a result, if the number of receptions is less than the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the progress number storage flag is not read (No), and then executes step S854.

  Step S854: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 updates the progress count flag. As a result, “1” is set as the value of the progress count flag.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S850 that the number of receptions is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the progress number storage flag is read (Yes), and then executes step S852.

  Step S852: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 loads the progress count storage flag to the progress count flag. As a result, the value of the number-of-progress flag previously stored (for example, “2” to “9”) is set in the number-of-progress flag (progress number information setting means).

  When step S852 or step S854 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the big hit effect selection process.

[Refer to FIG. 35: specific mode effect selection processing]
Step S812: After returning from the initial probability changing process, the effect control CPU 126 next executes a specific mode effect selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a specific aspect effect of the number of times to be executed during the big hit game based on the value of the currently set progress number flag. That is, if the currently set progress number flag value represents “1”, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the above-mentioned progress number 1 effect ((A) in FIG. 29). On the other hand, if the currently set progress number flag value represents any one of “2” to “9”, for example, the effect control CPU 126 selects one of the second and subsequent times based on the progress number flag value. An effect pattern corresponding to the specific aspect effect is selected. If a value other than “1” is set as the value of the progress count flag at this time, the value of the progress count storage flag previously stored in the previous initial probability change process (step S852 in FIG. 36) is set. Means it has been loaded.

  The above is the procedure executed at the time of the first hit in the 15-round probability variation pattern, but the following procedure is executed at the time of the probability variation big hit with the ball appearance after the specific aspect effect has already been executed (at the start of the 11th round). .

  In this case, in the previous step S807, the value of the progress count flag does not represent the first time (= “0”) (step S807: No). Therefore, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S808.

  Step S808: The effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the current variation pattern corresponds to the specified specific reach. This determination can be made based on, for example, a variation pattern command stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 130. For example, when the variation pattern command is either the above-mentioned “variation pattern after specific reach” (FIG. 17) or “deviation effect variation pattern after specific reach” (FIG. 18), the production control CPU 126 It is determined that the current variation pattern corresponds to the specified reach (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S810.

  Step S810: Here, the production control CPU 126 executes a progress number flag update process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 sets a progress count flag according to the progress status of the specific mode effect up to the present (how many times it has been executed). This will be described below using another flowchart.

[Progress flag update processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the above-described progress number flag update processing.
Step S860: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the “success complete” has been displayed on the specific aspect effect up to now. For example, when the effect control CPU 126 executes the specific aspect effect, the execution history so far is separately stored in the buffer area of the RAM 130. This execution history is updated separately from the value of the progress count flag. If the above-mentioned progress count 10 effects (secret effect of (E) in FIG. 30) has already been executed, “Execution up to 10 productions” is recorded. Therefore, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S862 when it is confirmed that the progress count 10 effects (“success complete”) has not yet been displayed based on the execution history (No).

  Step S862: Next, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the value of the currently set progress count flag is “9” (= the progress count 9 effects). As a result, if the value of the progress count flag has not yet reached “9” (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S863.

  Step S863: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the progress number flag has already been updated during the current big hit. As a result, if the progress count flag has not yet been updated during the current big hit (No), the effect control CPU 126 proceeds to the next step S864. If the number-of-progress flag has already been updated with the current big hit (Yes), the production control CPU 126 returns to the big hit production selection process.

  Step S864: When it is confirmed in the previous step S863 that the progress number flag has not yet been updated (step S863: No), the effect control CPU 126 updates the value of the progress number flag by 1 (+1), and the big hit effect Return to the selection process.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed in step S862 that the value of the progress count flag has reached “9” (step S862: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S865.

  Step S865: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current round is a round (for example, 12 rounds) in which the number of progress can be arbitrarily selected. If not yet 12 rounds (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the big hit effect selection process. On the other hand, if the current round is 12 rounds (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S866.

  Step S866: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 determines the number of progressions selected during the big hit (for example, the 12th round) ((E) in FIG. 30: the number of progressions using the icons “No. 1” to “No. 9”). The progress number flag is set based on the above (refer to the order selection means, progress number information setting means). When the above procedure is executed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the big hit effect selection process.

[See Figure 35: Big hit effect selection process]
As described above, in the case of a probable big hit with 15 rounds of play, the effect control CPU 126 performs a specific mode effect selection process (step S812) through the initial probability change process (step S809) or the progress count flag update process (step S810). And a specific mode effect pattern corresponding to the current number of progress flag is selected. As a result, the above-described specific aspect effect (FIGS. 29 and 30) is executed during the success of the probabilistic big hit through the effect control process (FIG. 31), and the number of times is advanced (special game effect executing means). ).

[When winning a non-probable variation]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in the case of corresponding to a non-probable variable symbol (“15 round normal symbol”) at the time of big hit.

  That is, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it does not correspond to the probability variation symbol in Step S802 (Step S802: Yes), it next executes Step S814.

  Step S814: The effect control CPU 126 executes a normal jackpot effect selection process here. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a jackpot effect pattern (for example, an effect pattern with only a common effect after the 11th round) different from the above-described specific aspect effect.

  Step S815: Next, the production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current state is the timing of the end of the big role. In other words, the production control CPU 126 confirms, for example, whether or not it is “end of big role” based on a state designation command, and as a result, if it is confirmed that the current state is not yet “end of big role” (No), production control is performed here. The CPU 126 returns to the process when the variable winning device is activated. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the current state is “end of big role” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S816.

  Step S816: The effect control CPU 126 executes a normal big end process. In this processing, the effect control CPU 126 mainly manages the saving of the number of progress times flag. Specifically, this will be described below using another flowchart.

[Normal hero termination process]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the above-mentioned normal big actor process.
Step S870: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not to save the progress count flag so far. This confirmation can also be performed based on an input signal corresponding to the operation of the effect switching button 45 by the player. For example, the effect control CPU 126 generates another interrupt process using the input signal of the effect switch button 45 as a trigger, increments the number of times the input signal is received in this interrupt process, and stores (updates) the result in the buffer area of the RAM 130. )is doing. In this case, the number of times of receiving the input signal is incremented, for example, within a period of several seconds immediately before the big hit ends. Then, the effect control CPU 126 refers to the buffer area of the RAM 130 in step S870 and confirms whether or not the stored number of receptions is a predetermined value (for example, 3 to 5) or more. As a result, if the number of receptions is less than the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the progress number flag is not stored (No), and returns to the big hit effect selection process. On the other hand, if the reception count is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the progress count flag is to be stored (Yes), and then executes step S872.

  Step S872: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 stores the current progress count flag (“2” to “9”) in the above progress count storage flag (progress count information storage means). The progress count saving flag stored here reflects, for example, the value of the progress count flag corresponding to the number of specific aspect effects that have been executed so far. Further, the progress count saving flag is not cleared except when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off. The value of the progress count flag is cleared, for example, with the end of the time shortening state (100 fluctuations when the number is cut) after the end of the big hit.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the probability variation jackpots are continuously generated, and even if the number of specific mode effects has progressed to some extent, the specific mode effect is terminated when the normal hit condition is met. . However, the progress count saving flag stored here can be loaded, for example, in the initial probability changing process (step S809 in FIG. 35) executed thereafter. Then, when the progress count storage flag is loaded and the progress count flag is set, the effect control CPU 126 can execute the specific mode effect from the last time. As a result, even if continuity of probability variation jackpots is interrupted once, if a winning combination is again won after that, it is possible to generate a specific aspect effect from the continuation up to the previous time.

  In this case, even when the “15 round normal symbol” is met at the time of the first hit, the normal big end process is executed at the end of the big role (step S815: Yes in FIG. 35) on the flow of FIG. However, it is not limited to such a flow. For example, only if you have won a promising big hit with a game so far, and at least one specific mode effect has been executed, then you have won the “15-round normal symbol” during the probable change (at the end of the so-called continuous change) Alternatively, a flow (logic) in which the normal big end process is selected may be adopted. In this case, for example, if the first hit is “15 round normal symbol”, the progress number flag is not particularly updated, so that it is not necessary to execute the normal big end ending process until such big end. Therefore, the processing load on the presentation control CPU 126 can be reduced accordingly, and the processing speed can be increased.

[Example of control method for specific reach production]
The above is an example of the control method for the specific mode effect executed during the big hit. In addition, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game accompanied by the execution of the specific mode effect as described above, when the big hit is made with the probability variation pattern with a ball, the specific reach effect is executed during the change. Hereinafter, a specific reach production control method in this case will be described.

[Big hit variation pattern selection process]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the jackpot variation effect pattern selection process (step S610 in FIG. 33) executed in the effect symbol variation pre-process described above. In the present embodiment, the pattern of the specific reach effect can be selected through this big hit variation effect pattern selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S650: First, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not an effect of “success road” is being executed on the current effect control. Here, the “success road” effect is the specific aspect effect described so far. Therefore, for example, the production control CPU 126 has so far executed the specific mode production selection process (step S812 in FIG. 35) in the big hit time production selection process, and thereafter the normal big role termination process (step S816 in FIG. 35) is still performed thereafter. If it is not executed, the flow of the specific aspect effect has not ended. Therefore, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the “success road” effect is being executed on the current effect control (Yes), and then executes step S652.

  Step S652: Next, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the current variation pattern is a specific reach system. This determination can be made based on the variation pattern command. For example, the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 may specify, for example, the above-mentioned “variation pattern after specific reach” (FIG. 17), or specify the “deviation effect variation pattern after specific reach”. (FIG. 18), the effect control CPU 126 determines that the current variation pattern is a specific reach system (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S654.

  Step S654: The effect control CPU 126 executes a specific reach effect selection process here. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a specific reach effect pattern having a content corresponding to the number of times of progress up to now. More specifically, this will be described below with reference to another flowchart.

[Specific reach production selection processing]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the specific reach production selection process.
Step S670: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the “story complete” state is already in effect control. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the above-mentioned number of progress times 9 has been executed in the big hits so far. This confirmation can be performed, for example, based on the value of the current progress count flag. In other words, if the value of the progress count flag has not yet reached “10” (No), the effect control CPU 126 proceeds to step S676.

  Step S676: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 selects a specific reach effect pattern based on the value of the current number of progress flag. The content of the specific reach effect selected here corresponds to the content of the specific mode effect of the times (Nth) executed at the time of the last big hit. As a result, the continuity of the above-described specific reach production during the big hit and the subsequent specific reach production during the probability change (for example, (A) in FIG. 29 → (B) in FIG. 29 → (C) in FIG. 29, etc.)). Can be realized.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S670 that it is already in the “story complete” state (step S670: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S672.

  Step S672: The effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the premier reach effect appears with the current fluctuation. The “premier reach production” here corresponds to, for example, the above-described production example of the number of progressions of 10 reach ((E) in FIG. 30). It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not the premier reach effect appears can be made based on whether or not the current variation pattern corresponds to a specific variation pattern. Specifically, if the current variation pattern is the variation pattern for the “15-round probability variation 1”, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the “premier reach effect” appears (Yes).

  The judgment method as described above is adopted when a big hit is made with “15 round probability variation 1”, a stop display effect by a probability variation big hit is executed at the time of fluctuation stop display, and a specific mode is also easily achieved during the big hit This is because the production is executed, so that it is suitable for the appearance of the “Premier Reach Production”, which is a presentation place of the production, from the subsequent flow. In this regard, for example, in the case of the other “15 round probability variation 2” and “15 round probability variation 3”, a stop display effect by non-winning (loss) is executed visually at the time of the stop display of fluctuation, and also during the big hit Since the promotion to 15 rounds is performed in the middle 6 rounds, it is not very suitable for making the “Premier Reach Production” appear from the following flow. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the “premier reach production” is caused to appear only in the case of the variation pattern suitable for the production, so that the appeal power by the rare production is maximized.

  In any case, when it is determined in step S672 that the “premier reach effect” appears (step S672: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S674.

  Step S674: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 selects a premier reach effect pattern. The content of the premier reach effect selected here corresponds to the content of the specific reach 10 reach effect described above ((E) in FIG. 30). As a result, after the story complete is achieved by the success of the probable big hit, it is possible to generate a specific reach effect with a high rarity value as a privilege to the player.

  Even if the current state is “story complete”, if the effect control CPU 126 determines that the change pattern does not cause the “premier reach effect” to appear in step S672 (step S672: No), the effect control CPU 126 Executes step S676. In this case, the effect control CPU 126 selects a specific reach effect pattern based on the currently set number of progress flag. The value of the number-of-progress flag set at this time is arbitrarily selected by the player according to the operation of the effect switching button 45 during the previous big hit, and the number of specific mode effects is reflected. This realizes continuity (for example, (E) in FIG. 30 → (F) in FIG. 30) between the specific reach effect arbitrarily selected during the big hit and the subsequent specific reach effect during the probability change. Can do.

[Refer to Figure 39: Big hit hour variation production pattern selection processing]
Step S656: When returning from the specific reach effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 stores any of the variable effect patterns selected in the previous specific reach effect selection process.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 33), it returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 32) through the notice selection process (step S in FIG. 33). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 32), the specific reach effect based on the actually selected variation effect pattern is executed (symbol effect execution means).

  Alternatively, when it is determined in step S650 that the effect control CPU 126 is not executing the “success road” effect on the current effect control (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S658.

  Step S658: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes a non-specific reach effect selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a reach effect pattern (for example, FIG. 28) other than the specific reach effect.

  Step S656: Similarly, when returning from the non-specific reach effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 stores one of the variable effect patterns selected in the non-specific reach effect selection process.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 33), it returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 32) through the notice selection process (step S614 in FIG. 33). Thus, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 32), the reach effect by the actually selected variation effect pattern (other than the specific reach effect) is executed.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, for example, the following advantages can be obtained.
(1) Because the first stage of “Success Road” will be started by winning a big hit with “15 Round Probability Symbol 1” or “15 Round Probability Symbol 2” for the first time, It can contribute to motivating you.

(2) In addition, during the “Success Road” production, a story-like production occurs not only during the big role, but also during fluctuations in the probability fluctuation state. The story is not fading.

(3) On top of that, when it is actually a high-probability state and there is a 15-round probable big hit, a specific reach effect following the specific mode effect is generated. In this case, the progress of the specific aspect production is confirmed during the subsequent major role, and the next big hit (to shift to a high probability state after the major role is finished) is also confirmed. This can give the player a great sense of satisfaction and security.

(4) In addition to the above (1) to (3), if the number of consecutive times is repeated, a “story complete” will occur in the production, and a privilege (right) that allows the number of subsequent progressions to be arbitrarily selected is given to the player Is done. As a result, the player can have a certain satisfaction and achievement, and can be motivated to continue the game after this.

(5) Furthermore, after “story complete” occurs in the production, if a specific condition (probable big hit with 15 rounds of play is achieved) is achieved in a high probability state, it will be in contact with the premier production (premier reach production and secret production) Opportunities are given to players. Thereby, the player can have a further satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

(6) In addition, the pachinko of this embodiment is applied to the players who have witnessed the premier production (including the players who are playing in the vicinity) with the incentive of “Let's generate premier production at the next opportunity”. The interest in the machine 1 can be greatly excited.

(7) On the other hand, the specific mode effect may end by “15 round normal big hit”, but even in this case, the player can operate the effect switch button 45 to display the progress count flag so far. Can be saved.

(8) The saved progress count flag can be read again by pulling back “15 round probability variation 1” or “15 round probability variation 2”, and in this case, the specific mode from the continuation up to the previous time The production can be resumed. For this reason, even if the chain is once terminated, the willingness to generate the specific mode effect can be raised again without causing the player to feel frustrated there.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. In one embodiment, the winning symbol for generating the specific aspect effect is “15 round probability variation 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, but the specific aspect rendering may be generated with other probability variation symbols.

  In one embodiment, the method of the present invention is applied on the condition that continuation (continuation) of a high probability state is used. However, the present invention is applied when a normal big hit during a high probability is made and the time shifts to a time reduction state of the normal probability state. The method may be applied. Alternatively, the method of the present invention can also be applied regardless of whether or not the winning symbol is a big hit with a ball, for example, without being conditional on whether or not to shift to a high probability state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board 8a Game area 20 Start gate 26 Upper start prize port 28 Variable start prize device 28a Lower start prize port 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol Display device 34a First special symbol operation memory lamp 35a Second special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (10)

Lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to the player's interest on the condition that a predetermined event that triggers a lottery occurs during the game;
When the internal lottery is executed by the lottery execution means, the symbol display means for displaying the symbols in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery after the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time;
As a result of the internal lottery corresponding to winning, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing winning by the symbol display means, a special game that executes a special game to which a special condition different from the normal condition is applied Execution means;
When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, a series of specific aspect effects in which the contents progress every time according to a predetermined number of progressions of the predetermined number of times, should be associated with the current winning result Progress count information setting means for setting the progress count information representing the progress order of the specific aspect production;
While the special game is executed by the special game executing means, the content according to the progress order associated with the current winning result is based on the progress number information set by the progress number information setting means. A special game effect production execution means for executing at least one specific aspect production;
The progress set by the number-of-progress information setting means when the symbol display is executed by the symbol display means after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect by the special game effect execution means is completed. A gaming machine comprising: a symbol effect execution means for executing a specific mode variation display effect corresponding to the variable display of the symbol according to the content according to the current progression order of the specific mode effect based on the number-of-times information. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The progress number information setting means includes:
By the symbol display means triggered by the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means after the completion of the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect by the special game effect execution means. When the specific effect variation display effect is executed by the symbol effect execution means at the time of the variable display of the symbol, the progress order of the specific aspect effect up to the present is updated by one time within the specified number of times, and the current winning result Set the number of progress information to be associated with,
The special game effect execution means
When the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means after the special game with the execution of the specific aspect effect is a win, while the special game is executed by the special game execution means, Based on the progress number information whose progress order has been updated by the progress number information setting means, the specific aspect effect is executed according to the content according to the updated progress order, and
The symbol effect execution means
After the special game with the execution of the specific mode effect according to the updated progress order by the special game effect execution means, the progress is displayed when the symbol display is executed by the symbol display means. Based on the progress number information whose progress order has been updated by the number information setting means, the specific aspect variation display effect is executed according to the progress order after the specific aspect effect has been updated. . The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The symbol effect execution means
After the special game involving the execution of the specific mode effect according to the updated order by the special game effect execution means, after the special game is finished, the internal lottery result corresponds to a win. When displaying the variation of the symbol executed by the display means, based on the progress count information updated by the progress count information setting means, the content of the symbol is changed according to the progress sequence after the specific aspect effect is updated. A gaming machine characterized by executing a specific aspect variation display effect corresponding to variation display. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
With respect to the type of winning obtained by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, at least a normal winning type and a specified winning type, a winning type defining means for predefining,
If the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, a winning type determining means for determining whether the current winning time corresponds to the normal winning type or the specific winning type specified by the winning type defining means; ,
When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the winning and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type, the special game executed by the special game executing means is completed. When the internal lottery is performed by the lottery execution unit later, a high-probability state transition is made to shift from a normal probability state where winning is obtained with at least a normal probability to a high probability state where winning is obtained with a higher probability than the normal probability state. And further comprising means,
The progress number information setting means includes:
When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type, once according to a predetermined number of progressions For a series of specific aspect effects whose content progresses every time, set the number of progress information indicating the progression order of the specific aspect effects to be associated with the current winning result,
The special game effect execution means
The special game is executed by the special game executing means when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type. In the meantime, based on the number-of-progress information set by the number-of-progress-number information setting means, at least one time of the specific aspect effect is executed according to the progress order associated with the current winning result,
The symbol effect execution means
After the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect by the special game effect execution means is completed, the symbol display means executes it while the high probability state transition means shifts to the high probability state. When displaying the variation of the symbol, the specific aspect variation display effect is executed according to the content according to the current progression order of the specific aspect effect based on the progress number information set by the progress number information setting means. To play. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The progress number information setting means includes:
After completion of the special game with execution of the specific aspect effect by the special game effect execution means, the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning while the high probability state transfer means is shifted to the high probability state. In addition, when the winning type determination means determines that the current winning is determined to correspond to the specific winning type, the symbol effect executing means displays the specific mode change display effect when the symbol display is performed by the symbol display means. Is executed, the progress order of the specific aspect production up to the present within the range of the specified number of times is updated once, and the progress count information to be associated with the current winning result is set,
The special game effect execution means
The result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means during the transition to the high probability state by the high probability state transition means after the special game with the execution of the specific aspect effect is won And, when it is determined by the winning type determination means that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type, the updated number is updated based on the progress number information whose progress order is updated by the progress number information setting means. While performing the specific aspect production according to the content according to the progression order,
The symbol effect execution means
After the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect according to the progress sequence after the update by the special game effect execution means, the high probability state transition means has shifted to the high probability state. In accordance with the progress order after the update of the specific aspect effect based on the progress number information updated by the progress number information setting means during the symbol variation display executed by the symbol display means. A gaming machine, wherein the specific aspect variation display effect is executed according to contents. The gaming machine according to claim 5,
The symbol effect execution means
After the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect according to the progress sequence after the update by the special game effect execution means, the high probability state transition means has shifted to the high probability state. In the meantime, when the symbol display is executed by the symbol display means when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, based on the progress count information updated by the progress count information setting means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific mode variation display effect is executed according to the progress order after the specific mode effect is updated. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2, 3, 5, and 6,
As a result of the progress order of the specific mode effect being updated by the progress number information setting unit, the progress order of the specific mode effect represented by the progress number information set by the progress number information setting unit becomes the specified number of times. If the specific mode effect is executed according to the content in accordance with the specified number of progressions, the specific mode variation display scheduled to be executed after the special game is ended. The production further includes a progression order selection means for selecting the progression order of the specific aspect production that the contents should correspond to within the specified number of times according to the player's operation,
The progress number information setting means includes:
When the progression order of the specific aspect production is selected by the progression order selection means, the number of progression times information is set according to the progression order of the selected specific aspect production,
The symbol effect execution means
When the progress count information is set by the progress count information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific mode effect selected by the progress order selection means, the progress of the prescribed number of times by the special game effect execution executing means After the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect according to the order is finished, when the symbol variation display is executed by the symbol display means, the progression order selection means selects based on the progress number information The specific aspect variation display effect is executed according to the content according to the progress order made,
The special game effect execution means
When the progress count information is set by the progress count information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected by the progress order selection means, after the special game accompanied by the execution of the specific aspect effect is completed. While the special game is executed by the special game execution means triggered by the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means, the progress order selected by the progress order selection means is changed. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific aspect effect is executed according to the contents of the response. The gaming machine according to claim 7,
The symbol effect execution means
Even if the progress count information is set by the progress count information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific mode effect selected by the progress order selection means, the specification by the special game effect executing means is performed. After the special game accompanied by the execution of the aspect effect is completed, if a specific condition is satisfied in the variable display of the symbol executed by the symbol display means, the progression order of the special number of times after reaching the specified number of times While performing the specific aspect variation display effect according to the content according to,
The special game effect execution means
Even if the progress number information is set by the progress number information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected by the progress order selection means, the special number of times is given by the symbol effect execution means. When the specific mode variation display effect is executed according to the progress order of the game, the special game execution means performs the special game execution means when the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means corresponds to winning. While the game is executed, the specific aspect effect is executed according to the content corresponding to the special number of progressions. The gaming machine according to claim 8,
The progression order selection means includes:
As a result of the progress order of the specific mode effect being updated by the progress number information setting unit, the progress order of the specific mode effect represented by the progress number information set by the progress number information setting unit becomes the specified number of times. When the specific mode effect is executed according to the special number of progressions by the special game in-game effect execution means in the reached state, the specific mode variation display to be executed after the special game is finished About the production, the progression order of the specific mode production corresponding to the content is selected again according to the player's operation within the specified number of times,
The progress number information setting means includes:
As a result of updating the progress order of the specific aspect effects and setting the progress number information to be associated with the current winning result, the progress order of the specific aspect effects represented by the progress number information reaches the specified number of times. When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the winning after the special game with the execution of the specific mode effect of the content according to the special order of progression by the special game effect execution means in the state that has been made, Setting the number of times of progress according to the order of progress of the specific aspect effect selected anew by the progress order selection means,
The symbol effect execution means
When the progress count information is set by the progress count information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected anew by the progress order selection means, the special number of times by the special game stage effect executing means is set. After the special game with the execution of the specific aspect effect according to the progress order is completed, the progress order selection means based on the progress number information at the time of the variable display of the symbols executed by the symbol display means. While performing the specific aspect variation display effect according to the content according to the newly selected progression order,
The special game effect execution means
When the progress count information is set by the progress count information setting means in accordance with the progress order of the specific aspect effect selected anew by the progress order selection means, the content corresponding to the special order of the progress count is set. During the execution of the special game by the special game execution means triggered by the fact that the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means after winning the special game with execution of a specific aspect effect The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific aspect effect is executed according to the content according to the progress order newly selected by the progress order selection means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 9,
The result of the internal lottery performed while being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transition means corresponds to the winning, and the current winning is determined to be the normal winning type by the winning type determining means Then, when it is determined, in the internal lottery by the lottery execution means after the special game executed by the special game execution means, the high probability state transferred by the high probability state transition means is Normal probability state return means for returning to the normal probability state;
The result of the internal lottery performed while being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transition means corresponds to the winning, and the current winning is determined to be the normal winning type by the winning type determining means Then, when the special game is executed by the special game execution means triggered by the determination, the progress number information representing the current order of progress of the specific aspect effect set by the progress number information setting means is played. And a number of progress information storage means for saving according to the user's operation,
The symbol effect execution means
The result of the internal lottery performed while being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transition means corresponds to the winning, and the current winning is determined to be the normal winning type by the winning type determining means Then, when it is determined, when the symbol change display is executed by the symbol display means, regardless of the current order of progress of the specific mode effect represented by the progress number information set by the progress number information setting means. , Execute a non-specific reach production of a different aspect from the specific aspect production,
The special game effect execution means
The result of the internal lottery performed while being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transition means corresponds to the winning, and the current winning is determined to be the normal winning type by the winning type determining means Then, when the special game is executed by the special game execution means triggered by the determination, the progress order of the current specific aspect effect represented by the progress number information set by the progress number information setting means Regardless of executing the non-specific aspect effect of the aspect different from the specific aspect effect,
The progress number information setting means includes:
Performed during the normal probability state returned from the high probability state by the normal probability state return means in a state where the progress number information is stored in accordance with the player's operation by the progress number information storage means The special game is executed by the special game executing means when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning and the winning type determining means determines that the current winning is applicable to the specific winning type. In this case, the progress number information is set with the progress order of the specific mode effect as the first time, or based on the progress order of the specific mode effect represented by the progress number information stored by the progress number information storage means. The game machine is configured to selectively execute one of the setting of the number-of-progress-number information according to a player's operation.