JP2014083368A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique capable of realizing a novel showing of an in-memory continuous victory unlike the prior art.SOLUTION: When a decision result is that a winning lottery element exists within a predetermined fluctuation frequency after the end of a special game and where a predetermined performance execution condition is satisfied, a previous teaching performance of a lottery result is executed to teach it to a player during the execution of the special play that a winning result can be obtained within a predetermined fluctuation number after the end of the special game. If the winning result previous teaching performance is executed, a predetermined secrete condition is satisfied, and information on the round number corresponding to the round game being executed is stored during the aforementioned special games executed across the fluctuations of the pattern within a predetermined number of times. In the case where the round game being executed reaches the final round number while the winning result previous teaching performance is not executed during the special play, the secrete condition is released to execute the performance in which the information on the final round number is taught.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that, when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, displays a symbol in a manner that displays a result of a lottery after a symbol change display.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, as a special game effect displayed during a special game (big hit game), it is related to the already existing hold fluctuation (figure of the symbol started after the end of the special game stored at the time of the big hit) A gaming machine that pre-reads information and executes an effect indicating an expectation is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the technique of Patent Document 1, a big hit / loss or a type of reach effect regarding a change started after the end of the special game is determined during the special game, and the special game effect is executed based on the determination. As a specific special game effect, the game is executed on the screen, and the result of the game may be good depending on the result of determination of each variation started after the special game ends (such as the type of jackpot / out of game or reach effect). An effect indicating the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed.

JP-A-2005-27750

  In the prior art described above, when there is a big hit in the hold variation (in memory), an effect related to the big hit of the hold variation is executed during the special game, but when the special game ends, the effect is an effect for the normal gaming state. Will be changed. Specifically, a background image is displayed on the screen and a fluctuating display effect using an effect design is executed, or a reach effect is executed, and then a final display effect indicating that a big hit is executed.

  In this way, even if the big hit is confirmed within the hold fluctuation and the big hit including the special game is consecutive, when the special game ends, the production is changed from the special game production to the normal game production. The Rukoto. Therefore, the effects are executed in the order of the special game effect, the normal game effect, and the special game effect, so that the player is only taught that each of the different special game effects is continuous. There is a problem that it becomes and is not interesting.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of realizing an unprecedented and novel way to show a reserved fluctuation in-village (stored in a memory).

The present invention employs the following means for solving the above problems. In addition, the wording in the following brackets is an illustration to the last, and this invention is not limited to this.
Solution 1: The gaming machine of the present solution provides a lottery element necessary for executing a predetermined internal lottery (for example, a lottery that may cause an operation trigger of a variable winning device) when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game. The lottery element acquisition means to be acquired, the lottery element storage means for storing the lottery elements acquired by the lottery element acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the lottery element storage means in a state where a predetermined start condition is satisfied When the lottery element is stored, the lottery execution means for consuming the lottery element and executing the internal lottery, and when the internal lottery is executed, the symbol (for example, symbolically visible) is triggered by this. And a symbol display means for stopping and displaying (determining display) the symbol in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery, As a result of the winning, as a result of the symbols being stopped and displayed in a manner representing the winning by the symbol display means, a round game that opens the big winning opening in a predetermined manner is continuously performed up to a predetermined number of rounds. When the lottery element is newly stored by the special game execution means for executing the special game and the lottery element storage means, the new lottery element is consumed before the new lottery element is consumed by the lottery execution means. There is a destination determination means for determining in advance at least the result of the internal lottery using elements, and a lottery element in which the determination result by the destination determination means is won within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game. That the result of winning is obtained within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game when the predetermined performance execution condition is satisfied. The winning result pre-teaching effect execution means for executing the winning result pre-teaching effect taught to the player during the execution of the technique, and when the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the predetermined secret condition is satisfied. A round number concealing means for concealing information related to the number of rounds corresponding to the round game being executed, during the plurality of special games that are executed by interposing a variation of the design within a predetermined number of times by the display means; When the round game being executed reaches the final number of rounds in a state where the winning result prior teaching effect is not executed during the special game, the concealment condition is canceled and an effect of teaching information on the final number of rounds is executed. And a final round number teaching effect executing means.

A game by the gaming machine of the present invention proceeds, for example, along the flow shown below.
(1) When a lottery trigger occurs during a game (a prize is generated at the top starting prize opening, a prize is awarded at the bottom starting prize opening), a lottery element (a jackpot determining random number) necessary for executing a predetermined internal lottery is obtained. To be acquired. In order to execute the internal lottery, a lottery opportunity must be generated as a precondition. For this reason, the player plays a game with the initial goal being to enter the game ball into the upper start winning opening or the lower start winning opening serving as the lottery opportunity. A lottery opportunity occurs randomly (or accidentally or randomly), and when a lottery opportunity occurs randomly, a lottery element is acquired each time.

(2) The lottery elements acquired in (1) are stored in the order of acquisition. However, a predetermined upper limit (for example, four per symbol) is provided for the number of memories, and the number of memories does not increase beyond this upper limit.

(3) The lottery element according to (2) above in a state in which a predetermined start condition (for example, the condition that the symbol display is not changed and the stop display of the symbol is confirmed when the previous variation is made) is satisfied. Is stored, the stored lottery element is consumed and the internal lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed.

(4) When the internal lottery of (3) above is executed, the symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery. It takes a certain amount of time (fluctuation time and stop display time) from the start of the symbol display to the stop display. Once the symbol display is started, the stop display is completed. The next lottery will not be held until

(5) Special game (for example, internal lottery and changes in symbols are performed when the result of the internal lottery in (3) above corresponds to winning and the symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner representing the winning in (4) above. The game in which the variable winning device is continuously operated is executed. The special game basically includes a plurality of round games. For example, when 16 round games are executed, the special game is a 16-round big hit game. Here, regarding the correspondence between each round game executed during the 16 round jackpot game and the number of rounds, the first round game is the first round, the second round game is the second round, ..., the 16th round game Is represented as the final round. Note that the 16-round jackpot game includes the 16-round jackpot game, but includes a jackpot game and the like that can obtain substantially the same profit as the 10-round jackpot game.

(6) When a lottery element is newly stored in (2) above, at least the result of the internal lottery is determined in advance using the new lottery element. Thereby, before the new lottery element is actually consumed, the result of the internal lottery (whether it is a win or a miss) is determined.

(7) The determination result according to the above (6) is a determination result that there is a lottery element to be won within a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, within 4 fluctuations) after the end of the special game. When a special game is fulfilled (when a predetermined number of game balls have entered a predetermined prize opening), the result of winning is obtained within the predetermined number of fluctuations after the special game is completed. On the other hand, a winning result pre-teaching effect to be taught is executed.

(8) When the winning result preliminary teaching effect is executed in (7) above, the concealment condition is satisfied, and the number of rounds corresponding to the round game being executed is concealed. Specifically, a process of concealing information from the player such as what round the currently played round game corresponds to is performed. Therefore, during a special game after the winning result prior teaching effect is executed, and during a special game that is executed when the winning result is obtained within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the special game ends ((9 ) (Excluding the final round)) indicates that the information regarding the number of rounds is concealed.

(9) On the other hand, if the winning result pre-teaching effect is not executed during the special game in the above (7), when the final round of the special game is reached, the concealment condition of the above (7) is canceled and is currently executed during the round game. An effect that teaches the player that the round game being played corresponds to the final round is executed. Specifically, if the winning result prior teaching effect is executed during the special game, the number of rounds including the final round is concealed during the special game as described in (8) above. If the winning result pre-teaching effect is not executed, the information of the last round is taught to the player. Therefore, in the special game that is executed when the special game in which the winning result prior teaching effect is executed ends and the winning result is obtained within the predetermined number of fluctuations after the completion, only during the round game corresponding to the final round , Indicating that information regarding the final round is taught. For example, an effect that character information such as “final ROUND” is displayed on the display screen is executed.

  In this way, by concealing information regarding the number of rounds during a big hit game, it is possible to seamlessly represent a continuous big hit game across fluctuations after the end of the big hit game. You can realize how to show the villa (memory renso).

  Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present solution is executed in Solution 1 if the concealment condition is not satisfied (the concealment condition is released) during execution of the special game by the special game execution unit. A gaming machine further comprising round number teaching effect execution means for executing an effect of teaching information related to the number of rounds corresponding to the round game in the game.

  In the present solution, when the concealment condition (8) is cancelled, that is, before the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, information regarding the number of rounds is taught to the player.

  Therefore, when information such as the first round and the second round is taught to the player every time the round game progresses after the big hit game is started, the winning result preliminary teaching effect is executed in the middle. The player is not taught how many rounds are present (above (8)), and when the next jackpot game ends (above (9)), the number of rounds (final round) is taught again It becomes. In this way, by concealing information regarding the number of rounds during a big hit game, it is possible to seamlessly represent a continuous big hit game across fluctuations after the end of the big hit game. You can realize how to show the villa (memory renso).

  Solution 3: The gaming machine of the present solution is such that, in Solution 1 or 2, when the information regarding the number of rounds is concealed by the number-of-rounds concealment means, the round game continues during the special game. A gaming machine further comprising round game continuation effect execution means for executing an effect that indicates that the game is being executed.

  In the present solution, when the concealment condition (8) is satisfied, an effect that teaches that the round game is continuing is executed until the concealment condition is canceled. For example, an effect is displayed in which character information such as “ROUND is continuing” is displayed on the display screen.

  Therefore, if a winning result prior teaching effect is executed halfway after the big hit game is started, the player is informed that the round game is continuously executed instead of not teaching the current number of rounds. The Rukoto. In this way, during the jackpot game, while concealing information about the number of rounds and teaching that the round game is ongoing, it is possible to reduce the interest in the jackpot game such as whether the jackpot game is being executed or not. Can be suppressed.

  Solution 4: The gaming machine of the present solution is that in any one of Solution 1 to 3, when the information regarding the number of rounds is concealed by the number-of-rounds concealment means, A quasi-final round number teaching effect executing means for executing an effect of teaching that the next round game is a round game corresponding to the final round number when the number of rounds one number before is reached is provided. This is a gaming machine.

  In the present solution, when the concealment condition of (8) is satisfied, during the round game immediately before the final round of (9), an effect that teaches that the next round is the final round is executed. The For example, an effect is displayed in which character information such as “ROUND no Kori 1” is displayed on the display screen. Therefore, instead of suddenly displaying character information such as “final ROUND”, it is possible to display character information such as “ROUND no-kori 1” and teach that the big hit game is about to end from the previous round game. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the.

  Solution 5: The gaming machine of the present solution means that in any of the solution means 1 to 4, if a game ball enters the big winning opening during the special game and a winning occurs, the prize ball is paid out. Prize ball paying means, and when the prize ball is paid out by the prize ball paying means, total prize ball number teaching effect executing means for executing a total prize ball number teaching effect for teaching the total number of the prize balls that have been paid out; , And the total winning ball number teaching effect executing means is newly executed when the winning result pre-teaching effect execution means has not been executed by the winning result pre-teaching effect executing means during the special game executed last time. The total prize ball number teaching effect that teaches the total number of prize balls counted from the start of the special game is executed, and the winning result preliminary teaching is performed by the winning result preliminary teaching effect execution means during the special game executed last time. Production was performed A game machine that executes the total prize ball number teaching effect that teaches the total number of the prize balls counted as an initial value of the number taught in the total prize ball number teaching effect that was executed last time It is.

  In this solution, when a game ball enters the big winning opening during the big hit game and a winning occurs, the prize ball is paid out, and each time the prize ball is paid out, the number of prize balls that have been paid out so far The total number is counted, and the count result is taught to the player. In addition, this count is reset to 0 every time a jackpot game is started and addition is started. However, if the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed during the previous jackpot game, the count is not reset to 0. Will continue to be added. For example, even if 2500 can be obtained in the first jackpot game, if the winning result pre-teaching effect is not executed during the jackpot game, the count starts from 0 in the second jackpot game. If the winning result pre-teaching effect has been executed, the count starts from 2500 shots.

  In this way, the number of prize balls that cannot be obtained in a single big hit game can be taught in a big hit game that continues across fluctuations after the big hit game ends, so the number of balls that are restricted by rule is exceeded. A new jackpot function can be executed in a pseudo manner, and a decrease in interest for the jackpot game can be suppressed.

  Solving means 6: The gaming machine of the present solving means further comprises detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered a predetermined winning opening in any of the solving means 1 to 5, and the winning result prior teaching effect execution is performed. The means is a determination result that the determination result by the destination determination means is that there is a lottery element to be won within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game, and the special game by the special game execution means A game machine characterized in that the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed when an entrance of a game ball is detected by the detecting means during execution of the game and the predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied. is there.

  According to this solving means, there is provided detection means (second winning opening switch) for detecting that a game ball has entered a predetermined winning opening. When the game ball enters a predetermined winning opening, the detection means detects the passage of the game ball. However, when the game ball does not enter the predetermined winning opening, the passage of the game ball is not detected.

  In addition, the determination result according to (6) is a determination result that there is a lottery element to win within a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, within 4 fluctuations) after the end of the special game, and (5) When the entrance of a game ball is detected by the above-mentioned detection means during execution of a special game according to the above, and a predetermined performance execution condition is satisfied (when a predetermined number of game balls have entered a predetermined winning opening) ), A winning result pre-teaching effect that teaches the player that the winning result is obtained within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is executed.

  In this way, in this solution means, when conditions in the memory range are in place, it is not always taught to the player, but at least as a trigger (premise) that the player has entered the predetermined winning opening It is decided to execute a pre-teaching result in advance.

  For this reason, when the execution result condition of the winning result prior teaching effect is satisfied and the winning result prior teaching effect is executed, it is as if the player is playing his / her own game condition (the game ball in the predetermined winning opening) It is possible to give an impression as if the winning result pre-teaching effect was executed.

  In this way, in the present solution, since the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed when the player has entered the predetermined winning opening, the player is directed to the predetermined winning opening during the big hit game. As a result, it is possible to realize an unprecedented way to show the in-memory recreational villa and to improve the game performance during the big hit game.

  Solution 7: The gaming machine of this solution means that, in any of the solution means 1 to 6, when the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the symbol display means causes a variation of the symbol within a predetermined number of times. The game machine further comprises a special special game effect execution means for executing a special special game effect across a plurality of the special games executed in (1).

  In the present solution, when the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the special special game effect is executed across a plurality of special games. Until the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the player, for example, enjoys the big hit game while watching the normal big-acting effect. However, when the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, an in-memory game may occur. Since it is fixed, it is not so interesting to perform the normal big-acting performance as it is.

  Therefore, in this solution, once the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the special special game effect is executed, which gives a strong impression that a special situation has occurred to the player. Can be attached.

  Further, in the present solution, the special special game effect is executed across a plurality of special games that are executed with a change in the design in between. Therefore, according to the present solution, when a special special game effect is executed, it is possible to give the impression that a plurality of special games are executed as if one long special game is executed. Can be spread.

  Solving means 8: The gaming machine of the present solving means is the solving means 7, wherein the total prize ball number teaching effect executing means is displaying and stopping the variation of the symbol by the symbol display means in which the special special game effect is being executed. The gaming machine is characterized in that the total prize ball number teaching effect is continuously executed even during display.

  According to this solution, the player is informed of the information regarding the number of winning balls while the special special game effect is being executed, that is, during the change display and the stop display of the big hit game. . Therefore, since the information regarding the number of winning balls is continuously displayed from the start of the big hit until the last round is displayed and the big hit game is finished, the continuous big hit game is seamlessly expressed across fluctuations after the big hit game ends. can do.

  Solving means 9: The gaming machine of the present solving means in any one of the solving means 6 to 8, wherein the winning result pre-teaching effect execution means executes the winning result pre-teaching effect when the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed. The number of execution triggers related to the execution trigger is determined in advance by lottery, and the number of game balls detected is counted and displayed each time the detection means detects that a game ball has entered during execution of the special game by the special game execution means. When the number of game balls detected by the detection means coincides with the number of execution triggers determined in advance, the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed assuming that the predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied. It is a gaming machine.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) When the winning result prior teaching effect is executed, the number of execution triggers related to the execution result of the winning result prior teaching effect is determined in advance by lottery. The number of execution triggers can be set at random. For example, one of the numbers such as “1”, “3”, “7”, “11”, etc. can be selected by lottery. it can.

(2) The number of times that a game ball is detected is counted and displayed each time a game ball is detected by the detecting means during execution of the special game. For this reason, whenever a game ball enters a predetermined winning opening, the number of times of entering the ball increases in order such as “1”, “2”, and “3”.

(3) Then, when the number of game balls detected by the detection means coincides with the number of execution triggers determined in the above (1), the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed.

As described above, in the present solution, since it is a precondition for executing the winning result preliminary teaching effect that the number of detection times reaches the number of times of execution, it is possible to further exhibit a novel gameplay.
In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense that an increase in the number of detections may cause an in-memory game, so that the fun of the big hit game can be increased.

  Furthermore, for players, the number of times of detection is clearly disclosed, but the number of times of execution determined by lottery is not disclosed. Can give a heart.

  Solving means 10: The gaming machine of the present solving means according to any one of the solving means 6 to 8, wherein when the winning result pre-teaching effect executing means executes the winning result pre-teaching effect, the special game executing means performs a special When a game ball is detected by the detecting means during the execution of a game, a design for presentation unrelated to the design is variably displayed, and the design for presentation is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. The game machine is characterized in that the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed assuming that the predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) When the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the effect symbol is variably displayed each time the detecting means detects that the game ball has entered during execution of the special game. However, since the design for presentation is a design that is unrelated to the design (special design or normal design), the internal lottery cannot be executed.

(2) Then, when the symbol for the effect of (1) is stopped and displayed in a specific manner (for example, when it is stopped and displayed in the manner of “77”), the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed.

  As described above, according to the present solution, a pseudo lottery effect can be executed during the big hit game by variably displaying the effect symbols. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if a recreational area in the memory has occurred in the pseudo lottery effect.

  In addition, in the present solution, since the design for presentation is variably displayed each time a game ball is detected, a feeling as if a chance to generate an in-memory recreation area has arrived at each entry. And the willingness to enter a game ball into a predetermined winning opening can be improved.

  Solution 11: The gaming machine of the present solution is the game machine according to any one of the solutions 6 to 10, wherein the predetermined winning opening does not cause the lottery trigger and the game ball enters regardless of the game state. It is a gaming machine characterized by being a winning opening with a possibility of balling.

  In this solution, the predetermined winning opening is a winning opening (a normal winning opening, a general winning opening, another hole where a game ball may enter regardless of the gaming state without generating a lottery opportunity. Winning prize).

  Usually, there are not so many game balls in the normal prize opening, and even if a game ball has entered, the player is not so conscious of the ball entry, so there is a normal prize opening. It is positioned as a prize-winning entrance with little sense.

  However, in this solution, since the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed in response to the entrance to such a normal winning opening, the existence value of the normal winning opening can be increased, and further innovative Can provide.

  Solving means 12: The gaming machine of the present solving means in any one of the solving means 1 to 11, the winning result obtained by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means includes a plurality of winning types including at least a specific winning type. Winning type determining means that pre-determines and a winning result that determines which of a plurality of winning types specified by the winning type specifying means corresponds to a winning result obtained by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means A type determining unit, and the special game executing unit executes the special game by performing the round game for a predetermined maximum number of times when the winning type determining unit determines that the specific winning type is met. The winning result pre-teaching effect executing means is determined to be applicable to the specific winning type by the winning type determining means and executed. During the execution of the special game, the determination result by the destination determination means is a determination result that there is a lottery element corresponding to the specific winning type within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game. In some cases, the game machine is characterized in that the winning result preliminary teaching effect is executed.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) Regarding the winning results obtained by the internal lottery, a plurality of winning types including at least a specific winning type (16-round probability variation 7) are defined in advance.
(2) When a winning result is obtained in the internal lottery, it is determined which of the plurality of winning types defined in (1) above is applicable.

(3) Maintains a closed state during which a special winning event corresponding to a special prize cannot be generated while a prescribed condition (a condition that a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning) is not satisfied. On the other hand, when a prescribed condition is satisfied, special prize event generating means (second special electric accessory) is provided that shifts from the closed state to an open state where generation of a special prize event is impossible. When a special prize event occurs in the special prize event generating means, a special prize bonus (for example, a bonus by a game) is awarded to the player.

(4) When it is determined that it falls under a specific winning type (16 round probability variation 7), the special prize event generating means of (1) above is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) that makes it easy to generate a special prize event. Or an opening operation for shifting the special prize event generating means (1) to the open state until a predetermined number of times (eg, 10 times) of special prize events occur within a predetermined time (eg, 29 seconds). A special game (16 round big hit game) is executed by playing over a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 16 times).

(5) And during the execution of such a special game (16 round big hit game), if it is a determination result that there is a lottery element corresponding to the specific winning type, the winning result prior teaching effect is executed Is done.

As described above, according to the present solution, the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed only when the winning of the specific winning type is continuous, so that the winning result pre-teaching effect is relatively difficult to execute. Therefore, it is possible to increase the value of the winning result pre-taught production.
However, once the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the maximum profit will be continued twice, so that a great joy can be given to the player.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in order to execute the winning result pre-teaching effect when the game ball has entered at least a predetermined winning port when the conditions of the in-memory ream are in place, It is possible to realize a new way to show memorial renso.

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It is a continuation figure which shows partially an example of a big-acting effect performed during a big hit game when it corresponds to “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, etc. (2/4). FIG. 14 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big-bodied performance executed during a big hit game when “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3” or the like is satisfied (3/4). FIG. 14 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big role production performed during a big hit game in the case of “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3” or the like (4/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of fireworks mode. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production of patience mode. It is a continuation figure which shows partially an example of a card acquisition production performed in patience mode (1/8). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the card acquisition production performed in perseverance mode (2/8). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of card acquisition production performed in perseverance mode partially (3/8). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of card acquisition production performed in perseverance mode partially (4/8). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the effect of the card acquisition production performed by patience mode (5/8). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of card acquisition production performed in perseverance mode partially (6/8). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of card acquisition production performed in perseverance mode partially (7/8). It is a continuation figure which shows partially an example of a card acquisition production performed in patience mode (8/8). It is a figure for demonstrating the detail of the card | curd which can be acquired by card | curd acquisition effect. It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the result check production performed in patience mode (1/3). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the result check production performed in patience mode (2/3). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the result check production performed in patience mode (3/3). It is a continuation figure which shows in part an example of the big role production performed during the big hit game when it corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 6”. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production at the time of winning in fireworks mode (1/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of presentation at the time of winning in fireworks mode (2/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production at the time of winning in fireworks mode (3/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production at the time of winning in fireworks mode (4/4). It is a continuation figure which shows partially an example of a big-game effect performed during a big hit game when it corresponds to "10 round probability variation symbol 7" in the time shortening state. It is a continuation figure which shows partially an example of a big-game effect performed during a big hit game when it corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 7” in the time shortening state. It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of production of the Renso production in memory (1/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a production of Renso production in memory partially (2/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a production of Renso production in memory partially (3/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a production of the Renso production in memory partially (4/4). It is a continuation figure which shows other examples of production of Renso production in memory partially (1/4). It is a continuation figure which shows other examples of production of Renso production in memory partially (2/4). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the other example of production of the Renso production in memory (3/4). It is a continuation figure which shows other examples of production of Renso production in memory partially (4/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a production of coast mode. It is a continuation figure which shows an example of a revariation notice effect partially (1/5). It is a continuation figure which shows an example of a revariation notice effect partially (2/5). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a revariation notice effect partially (3/5). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of re-change notice effect partially (4/5). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a revariation notice effect partially (5/5). It is a continuation figure which shows partially an example of a re-change notice effect accompanied with an emphasis production (1/6). FIG. 10 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a re-change notice effect accompanied by an emphasis effect (2/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of the re-change notice effect accompanied with an emphasis effect partially (3/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of the re-change notice effect accompanied with an emphasis production partially (4/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of the re-change notice effect accompanied with an emphasis effect partially (5/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a re-change notice effect accompanied with an emphasis effect partially (6/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the variation of the success example and failure example of an emphasis production (1/2). It is a continuation figure which shows the variation of the success example and failure example of an emphasis production (2/2). 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 an operation | movement memory production | presentation management process. 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 a big hit hour variation production pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the fluctuation | variation effect pattern selection process at the time of loss. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a non-reach out effect production | generation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of card | curd acquisition effect selection processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a card selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of result confirmation effect selection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a mode production management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the background image selection process for various modes. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a process at the time of variable winning apparatus operation | movement. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a variable winning apparatus operation | movement pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the processing during special big director production execution. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process at the time of the 1st special symbol winning. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process at the time of the 2nd special symbol winning. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the in-memory extended resort determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process during operation | movement of a variable winning apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of round number display effect selection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a procedure of a process during variable prize-winning apparatus operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the change time in patience mode, and production content (with technical intervention). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the change time in patience mode, and production content (no technical intervention). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of production of the in-memory reaming stage effect of a 2nd embodiment (1/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-store rendition effect of 2nd Embodiment (2/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-store rendition effect of the 2nd embodiment (3/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-memory rendezvous production of a 2nd embodiment (4/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-memory reaming effect of a 2nd embodiment (5/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-memory rendezvous production of a 2nd embodiment (6/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-memory rendezvous production of a 2nd embodiment (7/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-memory rendezvous production of a 2nd embodiment (8/9). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the in-store rendezvous production of a 2nd embodiment (9/9). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process (1) during variable prize-winning apparatus operation | movement of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the round number display effect selection process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the prize ball number display effect selection process of 2nd Embodiment.

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 of the game balls is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (benefits) enjoyed by the player as a result of the game is, for example, a game acquired by the player. The game value can be converted based on the number of balls. 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 unit 2, an integrated door unit 4, and an inner frame assembly 7 (a plastic frame, a gaming machine frame) as its main body. The integrated door unit 4 is located on the foremost side when viewed from the front facing the player. An inner frame assembly 7 is located on the back side (back side) of the integrated door unit 4, and the outer frame unit 2 is disposed so as to surround the outer side of the inner frame assembly 7.

  The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape. The outer frame unit 2 has a fastener such as a screw attached to an island facility (not shown) in the game hall. It is used and fixed. In the vertically long rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for a portion corresponding to the upper and lower short sides, and a metal material is used for a portion corresponding to the left and right long sides.

  The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the tray unit 6 is integrated at a lower position thereof. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 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 inner side of the right edge (the left edge in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, a locking tool (not shown) is also provided on the right side edge (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2. As shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner 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 the game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. . If these are opened from the outer frame unit 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 locking of the integrated door unit 4 is released while the inner frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. Further, when the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the tray unit 6 is also opened to the front side together.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes the game board unit 8 described above as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 with the integrated door unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The integrated door unit 4 is formed with a vertically oval window 4a 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 integrated door unit 4 via a fixture (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and this game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door 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 board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape protruding from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side as a whole, and an upper plate 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 plate 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper plate 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 separated from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. It is paid out to the dish 6b or the lower dish 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.

  Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper dish ball removal button 6d is provided in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal lever 6e is provided 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, for example, pressing the upper plate ball removing button 6d. Also, the player can drop the game balls stored in the lower plate 6c downward and discharge them by sliding the lower plate ball removal lever 6e to the left, for example. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A handle unit 16 is installed on the lower right side of the tray unit 6. The player operates the handle 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 from the lower edge portion of the game board unit 8 along the left edge portion, 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. The configuration of the game area 8a (board surface) will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
The integrated door unit 4 is provided with a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 as components for production. Among these, the left top lens unit 47 incorporates a glass frame top lamp 46 and a left glass frame decoration lamp 48, and the upper right electrical decoration unit 49 incorporates a right glass frame decoration lamp 50. In addition, left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 are installed in the integrated door unit 4 so as to be connected to the lower part of the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. It extends from the left and right edges of the integrated door unit 4 to the front surface of the tray unit 6. In the integrated door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, and the like are arranged so as to surround the glass unit (no reference symbol).

  The various lamps 46, 48, 50, and 52 described above perform effects by, for example, the light emission of the built-in LEDs (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.). In addition, on the upper part of the integrated door unit 4, speakers on the glass frame 54 and 55 are incorporated in the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. On the other hand, an outer frame speaker 56 is incorporated in the lower left position of the outer frame unit 2. 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 (operation input receiving means) is installed at a position in front of the upper tray 6b. The effect switching button 45 has, for example, a combination of a push-type circular button and a rotary jog ring (jog dial) around it. The player switches the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pushing or rotating the effect switching button 45, or during the change of the symbol, the display of the big hit, or the like During the big hit game, some kind of effect (notice effect, probability change promotion effect, promotion effect while playing a big role, etc.) can be generated.

[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. Electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram.

  The payout device unit 172 includes, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference symbol), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the inner 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 used for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the progress state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. ing.

  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. In addition, the ground wire 166 is connected to a ground terminal that is also installed in the island facility, thereby securing the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Configuration of the board]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. In the game area 8a, a relatively large effect unit 40 is arranged at the center position, and the game area 8a is largely divided into a left part, a right part and a lower part with the effect unit 40 as the center. Further, in the game area 8a, an upper start winning opening 26, a starting gate 20, a normal winning opening 22, 24, a variable start winning apparatus 28, a first variable winning apparatus 30, and a second variable winning apparatus are provided around the effect unit 40. 31 etc. are distributed and installed. Among these, the upper start winning opening 26 and the variable start winning device 28 are respectively arranged up and down in the center of the lower part of the game area 8a, and the start gate 20 is arranged in the left part of the game area 8a. Further, the first variable winning device 30 is disposed below the variable start winning device 28, and the second variable winning device 31 is disposed below the right portion of the game area 8a. Further, the three normal winning openings 22 are arranged on the lower side of the left side of the game area 8a. The remaining other normal winning opening 24 is disposed diagonally to the upper right of the second variable winning device 31 in the right portion of the game area 8a.

  The game ball thrown into the game area 8a passes the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, enters the upper start winning port 26, the normal winning ports 22, 24, or the variable start at the time of operation. The player enters the winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, and the second variable winning device 31 during the opening operation. Here, the game balls flowing down the left side area of the game area 8a mainly pass through the start gate 20, enter the upper start winning opening 26, enter the normal winning opening 22, or enter the operation. There is a possibility of entering the variable start winning device 28 or entering the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the right area of the game area 8a may possibly enter the normal winning opening 24 or enter the second variable winning device 31 during the opening operation. The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the upper start winning port 26, the normal winning ports 22, 24, the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning game. The game balls that have entered the device 31 are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through through holes formed in the game board (plywood material, transparent board, etc. constituting the game board unit 8).

  Here, in the present embodiment, due to the configuration of the game area 8a (board surface), when a game ball is to be entered in the normal winning opening 24 or the second variable prize winning device 31, the right side area (right-handed) in the game area 8a. It is necessary to hit a game ball in the area (perform a so-called “right strike”).

  In the present embodiment, the variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a winning manner), and accordingly. It is possible to enter the lower start winning opening 28a (ordinary electric accessory). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right opening / closing members 28b, and these opening / closing members 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 by the solid line in FIG. 3, the left and right opening / closing members 28b are in the closed position with their tips facing upward, and at this time, it is impossible to enter the lower start winning opening 28a (the game ball is (There is no gap to enter). On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right open / close members 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width is expanded to the left and right to open the lower start winning opening 28a. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which it is possible to enter a game ball, and can enter the lower start winning opening 28a (variable start winning means). At this time, the opening / closing member 28b also functions as a member for guiding the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening 28a. Further, the arrangement of the obstacle nails installed in the game board unit 8 is basically an aspect that does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the variable start winning device 28 (the lower start winning port 28a at the time of opening). However, the game ball does not necessarily enter the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a) at the time of the opening operation, and the balls are generated randomly.

  The first variable winning device 30 operates when a specific operating condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), and enters the big winning opening (no reference sign). Enable the ball (first special electric accessory, special winning event generating means). The first variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a. The 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 drawing, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, it is impossible to enter the big prize opening (the first big prize opening is closed). When the first variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge portion as a hinge, thereby opening the large winning opening (open state). During this time, the first variable prize-winning device 30 is in a state where it is not impossible to enter a game ball, and an event of entering a big prize opening can be generated. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member that guides the entry of the game ball into the big prize opening. Here, similarly, the arrangement of the obstacle nails installed in the game board unit 8 basically does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the first variable prize winning device 30 (the big prize opening during operation). However, the game ball does not necessarily enter the first variable prize-winning device 30 at the time of operation, and the ball is generated randomly.

  Similar to the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31 operates when a specified condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), It is possible to enter the ball (without the reference sign) (second special electric accessory, special winning event generating means). The second variable winning device 31 is a device arranged at the lower right of the effect unit 40 (so-called right attacker), and has, for example, one opening / closing member 31a. The first variable winning device 30 employs a device in which the opening / closing member 30a is tilted forward. The second variable winning device 31 is a device in which the opening / closing member 30a is slid into the board surface. Adopted (slide type attacker). The opening / closing member 31a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by, for example, a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown). The opening / closing member 31a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state of protruding from the board surface to the player side. At this time, the game ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 31a. Is impossible (the second big prize opening is closed). When the second variable winning device 31 is activated, the opening / closing member 31a is drawn into the inside of the board surface to open the special winning opening (open state). During this time, the second variable winning device 31 is in a state where the inflow of the game ball is not impossible, and can generate an event of entering the big winning opening.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and the game balls that have not entered the winning ports are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board unit 8. In addition, the game balls including the game balls that have entered the normal winning ports 22, 24, the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a), and the first variable winning device 30 (large winning port) are driven into the game area 8a. All the game balls are collected to the back side of the game board unit 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).

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (lower right position in the window 4a).
The game board unit 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 and 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). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are extinguished, a memory number of 0 is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is lit, a memory number of 1 is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, and in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is four. For example, the individual is displayed. Here, although two lamps (LEDs) are used here, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a may be configured using four lamps (LEDs). In this case, the number of working memories can be displayed by the number of lamps to be lit.

  The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a changes to the display mode after being incremented one by one in the sense of memorizing the occurrence of an operation lottery trigger each time a game ball passes through the start gate 20. Then, every time a change of the normal symbol is started with the passage (up to 4) as a trigger, the display mode is changed by one by one. In this embodiment, when the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball passes through the start gate 20 in a state in which the normal symbol can already start to change (during stop display). However, the display mode does not change. That is, the memorized number (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages at which the variation of the normal symbol has not started yet.

  Further, the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variation state and the stop state of the special symbol by, for example, a 7-segment LED (with dots) (symbol display means, first symbol). Symbol display means, second symbol display means). In addition, the special symbol display device 34 may have a form in which a plurality of dot LEDs are arranged geometrically (for example, in a circular shape).

  Further, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a have 0 to 4 each, for example, depending on a display mode constituted by a combination of extinction or lighting and blinking of two lamps (LEDs). Is stored (memory number display means). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are turned off, 0 stored number is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is turned on, 1 stored number is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is stored. For example, four are displayed.

  The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a changes to the display mode after being incremented one by one in the sense of memorizing that every time a game ball enters the upper start winning opening 26. Every time the change of the special symbol is started, the display mode is decreased one by one every time the ball is entered (up to 4). Further, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is incremented by one in the sense of memorizing that every time a game ball enters the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port). The display mode changes to a later display mode (up to a maximum of 4), and changes to the display mode after being reduced by one each time the change of the special symbol is started with the entry. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first start symbol 26 is in a state where the first special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). Even if a game ball enters, the display mode does not change. 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 in which the second special symbol can already start to change (during stop display). The display mode does not change even if a game ball enters the ball. That is, the number of memories (maximum of 4) represented by the display mode of each special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, 35a is the number of incoming balls for which the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not yet started. It represents the number of times.

  In addition, the game state display device 38 includes, for example, six LEDs respectively corresponding to a probability variation state display lamp 38a, a time reduction state display lamp 38b, a big hit type display lamps 38c, 38d, and 38e, and a launch position designation display lamp 38f. It is. 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 are described. The symbol operation memory lamp 35a and the game state display device 38 are attached to the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[Other configuration of game board unit: see FIG. 3]
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 unit 8 by three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a stunning operation by emitting transmitted light from, 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 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols. . In this way, the game board unit 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 guided from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40f flows into the upper start winning opening 26 just below the ball. It becomes easy.

  In addition, a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) is attached to the inside of the effect unit 40 together with the two movable bodies 40g for effect. The effect movable body 40g can execute an effect accompanied by an operation of a tangible object in addition to an effect using an image by the liquid crystal display 42 and an effect by a light emitter. Due to the effects using these movable bodies 40g, it is possible to demonstrate appealing power different from the effects using two-dimensional images.

  Further, an effect display device 200 is disposed diagonally to the upper right of the normal winning opening 24. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 200 is constituted by a spade-shaped ornament, and two 7-segment LEDs are arranged inside the ornament. The display device for performance 200 counts the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game, or when the game ball enters the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game, the 7-segment LED is used. The effect design to be displayed can be variably displayed.

  Further, a first chance lamp 300 for production (for example, an ornament having a flame pattern) is attached to the right side of the normal winning opening 24. The first chance lamp 300 performs an effect by light emission (turned on or off) of the built-in LED. For example, the first chance lamp 300 can be used as a lamp for instructing the player that a memory in the memory is generated.

  Furthermore, a second chance lamp 400 for production (for example, a decoration having character information of “super”) is attached to the lower side of the normal winning opening 24. The second chance lamp 400 performs an effect by light emission (turned on or off) of the built-in LED. For example, the second chance lamp 400 can be used as a lamp for instructing the player that a special in-memory recreation area is generated (16 rounds and 16 rounds of big hits are continuously generated).

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 (main control computer) 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. Yes. 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, a RAM ( RWM) 76 and other semiconductor memories are integrated as an LSI. 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 the big symbol determination of the special symbol lottery or the normal symbol lottery, and the random number generated here is generated. Is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. 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. Further, the game board unit 8 includes an upper start winning port 26, a variable start winning device 28, a first variable winning device 30, and a second variable winning device 31, respectively, corresponding to the upper start winning port switch 80 and the lower start winning port. A switch 82, a first count switch 84, and a second count switch 85 are provided. 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 first count switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the first variable winning device 30 (large winning opening) and counting the number thereof. Further, the second count switch 85 is for detecting the winning of the game ball to the second variable winning device 31 (large winning opening) and counting the number thereof. Similarly, the game board unit 8 includes a first winning port switch 86 for detecting a game ball entering the normal winning port 22 and a second winning port switch for detecting a game ball entering the normal winning port 24. 99 (detection means). In addition, although the structure which uses the common 1st prize opening switch 86 is mentioned as an example about the four normal prize opening 22, for example, four prize opening switches are installed and the game ball with respect to each normal prize opening 22 is installed. Incoming balls may be detected individually.

  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). In addition, due to the configuration of the game board unit 8, in this embodiment, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, the first winning port switch 84 and the second winning port switch 86 are: It is transmitted via the panel relay terminal board 87, and the panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with a wiring pattern, a connection terminal and the like for relaying each winning detection signal.

  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 in the game board unit 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 display substrate 89 through the panel relay terminal board 87.

  In addition, the game board unit 8 includes the ordinary electric winning solenoid 88, the first big prize opening solenoid 90, and the second corresponding to the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31, respectively. A big prize solenoid 97 is provided. These solenoids 88, 90, 97 operate (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72, and open / close operations (activate) the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31, respectively. Let Note that these solenoids 88, 90, 97 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal plate 87.

  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 the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. Then, a contact 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 and 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 equipped (special privilege grant means). 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 above 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 tank 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, so that 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. .

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the launch 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. Further, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs an operation of continuously (intermittently) launching the game balls one by one toward the game area 8 as described above. Note that the game ball is fired 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. To do. 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). In addition, switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 are mounted on the lending / return switch board 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended. And the return switch board 123 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120 to the CR unit. 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 gaming 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. In addition, when no valuable medium is inserted into the CR unit, or when the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (value medium). Display for urging the user to input.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 (effect control computer) 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 with 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 drive circuit 132 and an acoustic drive 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 effect control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other via, for example, a communication harness (not shown). However, the communication between these is performed only in one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the reverse direction is not performed. The communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus widths of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and each driver IC (I / O). A serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration.

  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 tray lamp 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board unit 8. The board lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, 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. Also, 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 sent to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Entered. 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, a panel board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8. In addition to the panel lamp 53, the panel board 138 has a movable body motor 57, an effect display device 200, a first chance lamp 300, A second chance lamp 400 is connected. The movable body motor 57 drives the movable body 40g via a link mechanism (not shown), for example. A drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53, the movable body motor 57, the effect display device 200, the first chance lamp 300, and the second chance lamp 400 via the panel illumination board 138, respectively. The

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display screen is visible through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board unit 8. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cold cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 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 (power supply control means) 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.

  6 and 7 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: Also, the main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the previous power-off occurrence.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when the working memory number is increased, and the action memory number. (Decrease effect command, count counter remaining command, 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. Further, 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: Also, 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. 7 (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 drive voltage). When the power cut-off occurs, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big prize opening solenoid 90, the second big prize opening solenoid 97, etc., and then backs up the work area of the RAM 76. The entire contents except the validity judgment flag and the sum check buffer are backed up, and the sum result value is stored 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, jackpot determined random numbers (hardware random numbers) and various random numbers excluding hit determined random numbers (hardware random numbers) corresponding to ordinary symbols (for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) Is generated in the program. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 9). 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. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 9). ) To prevent the above). As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit determined random number and the hit determined random number are hardware random numbers generated by the random number generator 75, and the update cycle is faster than the timer interrupt cycle (for example, several ms). Since it is (for example, several μs), it is not necessary to update the big hit determined random number and the initial value of the hit determined 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. 9). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a procedure example of the power-off occurrence check process.
Step S130: First, the main control CPU 72 sets a condition for checking the occurrence of power interruption. This check condition can be set as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output, for example.

  Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power-off detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power-off detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly illustrated, the main power-off detection switch is mounted on the main controller 70, for example, and this main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is monitored. When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power-off detection signal is output. Note that the main power-off detection switch may be built in the power control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power-off detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

  Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether or not the result is 0. If the on-counter value is not yet 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and reconfirms the main power-off detection switch input port. When the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S136.

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72 uses the test signal terminal and the command control signal in addition to the output ports corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big prize opening solenoid 90, and the second big prize opening solenoid 97 as described above. Clear the corresponding output port buffer.

Step S138, Step S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76 in units of 1 byte, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. .
Step S142: When the calculation of the sum is completed for all the areas (Step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU 72 stores “01H” indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop and stops all other processes in preparation for shutting off the main power supply. After the main power is cut off, the backup power is supplied from a backup power circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70), so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power is turned off. Held without. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum added) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. The stored memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming the normality of the checksum in the previous reset start process (FIG. 6).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 9 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. Various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers.

  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, 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 first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, and the winning port switch 86. Read the input state (ON / OFF).

  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. Further, when a 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 Controls the display of fluctuation and stop by the special symbol display device 35, and controls the operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 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 operates the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. Or control. 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, 85, 86, 99 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of winning balls. Output a ball command.

  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) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. Various jackpot information can be provided (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 hit Or can recognize whether or not each symbol is currently in a shortened state of the symbol variation time. 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: Further, 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). In addition, the main control CPU 72 combines the drive signals, test signals, etc. of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big prize winning solenoid 90, and the second big prize winning solenoid 97 stored in the port output request buffer. Output.

  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) in steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processing are incorporated in the main loop of the CPU and executed. There are also known programming examples.

  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. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 9). 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 (the first event is generated). 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 is input (second event occurs) from the lower start winning port 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 first count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes the first big winning mouth count process. In the first grand prize winning count process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the first variable prize winning device 30 for each 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 S21a.

  Step S21a: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the second count switch 85 corresponding to the big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S21b and executes the second big winning mouth count process. In the second grand prize winning count process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the second variable prize winning device 31 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 operation 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 executes step S26.

  Step S26: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the second winning port switch 99 corresponding to the normal winning port (right normal winning port) 24. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S28 and executes the process at the time of entering the normal winning opening. In the normal winning slot entry process, the main control CPU 72 generates a right normal winning slot entry command. This command is a command generated when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 24, and is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 10). 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 or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). 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. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum 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 by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9).

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of first lottery element, 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: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number as a random number value related to the variation condition of the first special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 (variation pattern determination element acquisition). means). 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 in the empty section in the area Are stored as a set (storage means, lottery element storage means). 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 out in a FIFO (First In First Out) format.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is in operation of the time reduction function or whether it is a big hit. If the time reduction function is not in operation other than the big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S37 and S38. If the time reduction function is in operation or is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the pre-reading effect is not performed during the big hit. In addition, when the operation memory of the first special symbol and the operation memory of the second special symbol both remain except during the big hit, the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol (the second special symbol). This is because the operation of the variable start winning device 28 is performed frequently, especially during the operation of the time shortening function. In addition, while the time shortening function is activated, the special symbol variation time is shortened, and the normal symbol winning probability is high (for example, low probability is about 25/251 → about 249/251), and In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, about 10 seconds when not in operation → about 1 second) and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, about 0.3 seconds when not in operation → 2 .5 seconds), and the number of times of release increases (for example, increases from 1 to 2 when not in operation), so that the game ball can be fired for a long time (all memory of normal symbols is interrupted and variable) As long as the change of the second special symbol is prioritized, the operation memory is less likely to be interrupted (so-called electric chew support) unless the start winning device 28 is interrupted for a period of time until the operation is stopped. 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. Note that step S36 may be divided into, for example, step S36a for determining “time reduction function in operation” and step S36b for determining “big hit”.

  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 S38a: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. Specifically, for the preceding value (for example, “BBH”) of the upper byte representing the type of command, a 1-word length in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte. A production command is generated. At this time, for the lower byte, the second place is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “result (change information) due to increase in number of working memories”. That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, it indicates that the current working memory number has become “01H” as a result of increasing by one from the previous working memory number “00H”. Similarly, if the lower byte is “02H” to “04H”, it is increased by one from the previous working memory numbers “01H” to “03H”, so that the current working memory number is “02H” to “02H”. 04H ". The preceding value “BBH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

  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, the effect command for increasing the number of working memories generated in step S38a, and the start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124. (Memory number notification means).

  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. 10).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 10). 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 working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value. 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 reaches the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (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. 11), the lighting state of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) based on the counter value added here. Will be.

  Step S42: 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 (acquisition of second lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S32 (FIG. 11) 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. 11) described above.

  Step S44: Also, 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 (variation pattern determination element acquisition means). Acquisition of these random values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 11) 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 Are stored as a set (storage means). The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is a big hit. If it is not a big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S46 and S47. Conversely, if it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the pre-reading effect is not performed during the big hit.

  Step S46: When it is other than big hit (step S45a: No), 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, it is determined only in the previous step S45a whether or not the big hit is made, and the operating state of the time reduction function is not determined. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game other than the big hit, the first special In order to change the second special symbol over the symbol, the result of the internal lottery is determined in advance for the second special symbol, regardless of the operating state of the time reduction function, except during the big hit, and the result is pre-readed. This is because it can be used. 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: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for increasing the number of working memories with respect to the second special symbol. Here, a one-word-length production command in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) representing the command type. Is generated. Similarly, for the second special symbol, the second place of the lower byte is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “a result of an increase in the number of working memories (change information)”. it can. The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is a working memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S49: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. As a result, preparation for transmitting a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when increasing the number of operating memories, a start opening winning sound control command, and the like regarding the second special symbol to the effect control device 124 is performed (memory number notifying means). . When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Acquisition process during acquisition]
FIG. 13 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. 11 and step S46 in FIG. 12) (predetermined determination). Execution means). As described above, this process 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 (point determination information). 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. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). .

  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) (lottery result destination determination means, destination determination means). 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 proceeds to step S80.

  Step S80: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern information preliminary determination process at the time of deviation (variation pattern destination determination means, destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the variation pattern destination determination command described above for the variation time at the time of disconnection. In the variation pattern destination determination command generated here, prior determination information regarding the variation time (or variation pattern number) particularly when the “time reduction function” is activated is reflected. For example, if the current state is when the “time reduction function” is activated, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the “out-of-reach fluctuation fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)” based on the loaded reach determination random number. Judge whether there is. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to “outlier reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “short-time / non-shortening fluctuation time”. In the case of reach variation, it is also possible to determine a “reach group (type of reach)” from the reach mode random number and generate a variation pattern destination determination command from the result. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to the “outlier reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “short / mid-shortening fluctuation time”. Alternatively, if the current state is when the “time reduction function” is inactive (low probability state), the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the “normally out of reach reach fluctuation” based on the loaded reach determination random number. It is determined whether or not. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to “normally deviation reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normally deviation reach fluctuation time”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to “normally deviation reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normal deviation fluctuation time”. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above. In this process, the main control CPU 72 may generate a change pattern destination determination command for the change pattern at the time of the small hit, similarly to the process at the time of the above-described loss.

  When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 ends the acquisition-time effect determination process, and returns to the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12). 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). Further, the value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example. Here, an example is given in which the advance hit determination is strictly performed using the “probability state schedule flag”. However, when the advance hit determination is simply performed based on the current probability state, step S56 and the subsequent steps are performed. Step S58, step S60, step S62, step S76, etc. may be omitted.

  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 low probability comparison value 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 (lottery result destination determination means, destination determination means). 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). The main control CPU 72 executes the above-described deviation pattern information prior determination process (step S80). 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 jackpot symbol 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. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). 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.

  Step S79: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern information prior determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the above-described variation pattern destination determination command for the variation time at the big hit. In the variation pattern destination determination command generated here, for example, prior determination information related to the reach variation time (or variation pattern number) at the time of big hit is reflected. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above.

  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. However, when the previous hit determination is performed only with the current probability state as described above, it is not necessary to execute the following step S56, step S58, step S60, step S62, and step S76.

  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. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 14 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 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 a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a 16-round big hit mode, an opportunity to shift from a normal state until then to a 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, a predetermined number of continuous operations is performed for a predetermined time (for example, until 29 seconds or 10 balls are counted or until 0.1 second is released). (For example, 4 times, 10 times, and 16 times), the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the first special electric accessory). In addition, the second variable winning device 31 is excited for a predetermined time (for example, 16 times) for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until 10 balls are counted) for the second large winning port solenoid 97. Thus, the second variable winning device 31 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (operation of the second special electric accessory). During this time, the game balls are concentrated on the first variable prize-winning device 30 and the second variable prize-winning device 31 to give the player an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls (special). Game execution means). The opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit is called “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 16, this is called “16 round”. Sometimes referred to generically.

  In the present embodiment, not only 16 round big hits but also multiple types of 10 round big hits and 4 round big hits are provided as types of big hits. Further, for 16 round big hits, 10 round big hits, and 4 round big hits, a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) are provided therein. Then, the second variable winning device 31 operates in the case of a big hit of “16 round probability variation 7” included in the 16 round big hit, and the first variable winning device 30 operates in the case of other big wins.

  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 first variable winning device 30 and the first number for one round 2 Each time the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 31 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. 9). 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, time reduction function operation flag). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function operates, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about ten times higher than usual (specific game state transition means, high probability state transition means, high probability state setting means, probability State setting means). Further, in the “time reduction state”, the time reduction function is activated, and as described above, the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is reduced, and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended. As a result, the number of times of opening increases (so-called electric Chu support is performed). 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, the following are prepared as a plurality of winning types.

The four round big hits are the following three types.
(1) “4 rounds are usually 1 big hit”
(2) “4 rounds are usually big hit 2”
(3) “4 rounds probable big hit”

The 10 rounds are the following 10 types.
(4) “10 rounds is usually a big hit 1”
(5) "10 rounds are usually big hit 2"
(6) “10 rounds is usually a big hit 3”
(7) "10 rounds probable big hit 1"
(8) "10 rounds probable big hit 2"
(9) “10 rounds probable big hit 3”
(10) “10 rounds probable big hit 4”
(11) “10 rounds probable big hit 5”
(12) “10 rounds probable big hit 6”
(13) “10 rounds probable big hit 7”

The 16 round hits are the following 7 types.
(14) “16 rounds probable big hit 1”
(15) “16 rounds probable big hit 2”
(16) “16 rounds probable big hit 3”
(17) “16 rounds probable big hit 4”
(18) "5 per 16 rounds probable big hit"
(19) “16 rounds probable big hit 6”
(20) "7 rounds probable big hit 7"

  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, “4 round normal jackpot 1” corresponds to “4 round normal symbol 1” jackpot, “4 round normal jackpot 2” corresponds to “4 round normal symbol 2” jackpot, and “4 round probability big hit” Corresponds to the jackpot of “4-round probability variation”. Note that the same correspondences apply to the 10 round big hit and the 16 round big hit. Therefore, hereinafter, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

[4 rounds of normal symbols 1 and 2]
In the previous special symbol stop display processing, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “4 round normal symbol 1” or “4 round normal symbol 2”, the normal state until then is changed to a short-term big hit gaming state. An opportunity to migrate occurs. However, since the 4-round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 10-round jackpot game and the 16-round jackpot game, there is almost no winning in the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit game of “4 round normal symbol 1” or “4 round normal symbol 2” is finished within a short period without giving a substantial play (prize ball) to the player. If the winning type corresponds to “4-round normal symbol 1” or “4-round normal symbol 2”, the “time reduction function” is activated after the jackpot game ends, but the “probability variation function” Not activated. As a result, if the state before the big hit is the “high probability state”, the state is shifted to the “low probability state”, and if the state before the big hit is the “low probability state”, the “low probability state” is maintained. . For this reason, “4-round normal symbol 1” or “4-round normal symbol 2” has the significance of terminating the “high probability state”. The difference between “4-round normal symbol 1” and “4-round normal symbol 2” is that the number of times given is different (50 times or 100 times).

[4 rounds probable variation]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “4-round probability variation symbol” in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to a short-term big hit gaming state occurs. However, since the 4-round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 10-round jackpot game and the 16-round jackpot game, there is almost no winning in the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit game of “4-round probabilistic symbol” is completed within a short period of time without giving substantial play (prize ball) to the player. Instead, if the winning type corresponds to “4 rounds probabilistic design”, after the jackpot game is over, for example, by operating “probability variation function” and “time shortening function”, as a result, “high probability time shortening” A privilege to shift to “state” is given to the player. Such a “4-round probabilistic variation” is a jackpot that can maintain a high probability state by making it appear that it has shifted to a low probability state by executing a short-term jackpot game for four rounds.

[10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3]
In the above special symbol stop display processing, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “10 round normal symbol 1”, “10 round normal symbol 2” or “10 round normal symbol 3”, the normal state until then The opportunity to shift to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game execution means). In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until a predetermined round. Depending on the type of winning symbol, which round will be open for a long time. Specifically, in the case of “10 round normal symbol 1”, it continues to the fourth round, in the case of “10 round normal symbol 2”, it continues to the sixth round, and in the case of “10 round normal symbol 3”, it continues to the eighth round. Continue until round. The remaining rounds end in an extremely short opening time (fast opening). For this reason, the jackpot game of “10 round normal symbol 1”, “10 round normal symbol 2” or “10 round normal symbol 3” has 4 rounds, 6 rounds, or 8 rounds (prize ball), respectively. Is given to the player. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 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, the privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is not given to the player. In addition, since the “time reduction function” is not activated at the time of winning from the non-time reduction state, a privilege for shifting to the “time reduction state” is not given to the player. However, the “time reduction function” is activated when winning from the time reduction state.

[10 round probability variation 1, 2, 3]
In the above special symbol stop display processing, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “10 round probability variation 1”, “10 round probability variation symbol 2” or “10 round probability variation symbol 3”, the normal state until then The opportunity to shift to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game execution means). In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until a predetermined round. Depending on the type of winning symbol, which round will be open for a long time. Specifically, in the case of “10 round probability variation 1”, it continues until the fourth round, in the case of “10 round probability variation 2”, it continues until the 6th round, and in case of “10 round probability variation 3”, it is 8 Continue until round. The remaining rounds end in an extremely short opening time (fast opening). For this reason, the jackpot game of “10 round probability variation 1”, “10 round probability variation symbol 2” or “10 round probability variation symbol 3” has 4 rounds, 6 rounds or 8 rounds, respectively (prize ball) Is given to the player. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 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 activated, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player. In addition, since the “time reduction function” is not activated when winning from the non-time reduction state, the player is not given the privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state”. Thereby, the gaming state becomes a so-called latent probability changing state. However, the “time reduction function” is activated when winning from the time reduction state.

[10-round probability variation 4, 5, 6, 7]
In the above special symbol stop display processing, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “10 round probability variation 4”, “10 round probability variation symbol 5”, “10 round probability variation symbol 6” or “10 round probability variation symbol 7”. Then, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state occurs (special game execution means). In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until a predetermined round. Depending on the type of winning symbol, which round will be open for a long time. Specifically, in the case of “10-round probability variation 4”, it continues until the fourth round, in the case of “10-round probability variation symbol 5”, it continues until the sixth round, and in the case of “10-round probability variation symbol 6”, it is 8 Continue until the 10th round, and in the case of “10th round probability variation 7”, continue until the final 10th round. The remaining rounds when the long-term opening is not continued until the 10th round are finished in an extremely short opening time (high-speed opening). Therefore, the big hit games of “10 round probability variation 4”, “10 round probability variation symbol 5”, “10 round probability variation symbol 6” or “10 round probability variation symbol 7” are 4 rounds, 6 rounds and 8 rounds, respectively. The player will be given a game ball (prize ball) for 10 minutes or 10 minutes. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 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” and the “time shortening function” are activated, a privilege to shift to the “high probability time shortening state” is given to the player.

[16-round probability variation 1, 3]
In the above special symbol stop display processing, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “16 round probability variation symbol 1” or “16 round probability variation symbol 3”, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state Occurs (special game execution means). In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until a predetermined round. Depending on the type of winning symbol, which round will be open for a long time. Specifically, in the case of “16-round probability variation symbol 1”, it continues until the sixth round, and in the case of “16-round probability variation symbol 3”, it continues until the eighth round. The remaining rounds end in an extremely short opening time (fast opening). Therefore, the jackpot game of “16 round probability variation symbol 1” or “16 round probability variation symbol 3” gives 6 rounds or 8 rounds of winning balls (prize balls) to the player, respectively. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 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 activated, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player. In addition, since the “time reduction function” is not activated when winning from the non-time reduction state, the player is not given the privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state”. Thereby, the gaming state becomes a so-called latent probability changing state. However, the “time reduction function” is activated when winning from the time reduction state.

[16 rounds probability variation 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]
In the special symbol stop display process, the special symbol is “16 round probability variation 2”, “16 round probability variation symbol 4”, “16 round probability variation symbol 5”, “16 round probability variation symbol 6” or “16 round probability variation symbol”. When the stop display is performed in the mode of “7”, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until a predetermined round. Depending on the type of winning symbol, which round will be open for a long time. Specifically, in the case of “16 round probability variation 2”, it continues until the 6th round, in the case of “16 round probability variation 4”, it continues until the 8th round, and in case of “16 round probability variation 5”, it is 10 The process continues until the 16th round. In the case of “16-round probability variation 6”, it continues until the 10th round. Then, the remaining rounds in the case where the long-term opening is not continued until the 16th round are finished in an extremely short opening time (high-speed opening). For this reason, the big hit games of “16 round probability variation 2”, “16 round probability variation 4”, “16 round probability variation 5”, “16 round probability variation 6” or “16 round probability variation 7” are 8 rounds respectively. Minutes, 10 rounds, or 16 rounds of winning balls (prize balls) are given to the player. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 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” and the “time shortening function” are activated, a privilege to shift to the “high probability time shortening state” is given to the player. In the present embodiment, the second variable winning device 31 operates when it corresponds to “16 round probability variation 7”, and the first variable winning device 30 operates when it corresponds to other winning symbols.

  In any case, the winning symbol is any of the above-mentioned “4 round probability variation symbol”, “10 round probability variation symbol 1” to “10 round probability variation symbol 7”, “16 round probability variation symbol 1” to “16 round probability variation symbol 7”. If this is the case, the player is given a privilege to shift the internal state to the “high probability state” after the big hit game. Also, in the “high probability state”, an internal lottery is won, and the winning symbols at that time are “4 round probability variation symbol”, “10 round probability variation symbol 1” to “10 round probability variation symbol 7”, “16 round probability variation symbol 1”. When one of the “16-round probability variation symbols 7” is met, the “high probability state” is continued (resumed) even after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, in the “high probability state”, the internal lottery is won and any of the above “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “10 round normal symbol 1” to “10 round normal symbol 3” is selected. If this is true, the internal state returns to the normal probability state (low probability state) after the big hit game ends. In addition, if the internal lottery is won in the normal probability state, and it falls under any of “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “10 round normal symbol 1” to “10 round normal symbol 3”, Even after the big hit game ends, the internal state is maintained in the normal probability state.

[Small hits]
Further, 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 first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed. That is, when 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 for the small hit (the first game in the normal probability state or the high probability state) A game in which the variable winning device 30 operates) is executed. In such a small winning game, the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but hardly wins a big winning opening. In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability variation function” does not operate, and the “time reduction function” does not operate, so transition to the “high probability state” or “time reduction state” The privilege to do 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). In the present embodiment, the game specification for setting a small hit is used, but it may be a game specification for not setting a small hit.

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing 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. 9). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. At the time of return, 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 area 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. Further, in this processing, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value from the working memory number counter (the one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, which has been subjected to the random number shift) stored in the RAM 76, and subtracts it. The later value is set to “Number of working memories at start of change”. 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. 9). . 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 first variable winning device 30 as in “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 losing) 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. 9).

  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 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 S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the fluctuation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol (fluctuation pattern selection 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 reduction state”, except for the case where reach fluctuation is basically performed, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is set to a shortened time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) (shortening fluctuation time determination means) ). In addition, even if not in the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is based on, for example, “the number of operating memories at the start of fluctuation display (0 to 3)” set in step S2200, except when the reach fluctuation occurs (For example, the number of working memories at the start of variable display 0 to about 12.5 seconds, the number of operating memories at the start of variable display 1 to about 8 seconds, the number of operating memories at the start of variable display 2 to 5 About 3 seconds, the number of working memories at the start of variable display is 3 → 2.5 seconds). 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.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is a non-winning result, for example, a “reach effect” is generated and the control is performed so that the “reach effect” is not generated. It is said. The “variation pattern selection table at the time of loss” preliminarily defines variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of effects such as “non-reach effect” and “reach effect”. One of the fluctuation patterns is selected from the inside. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, and the like.

[Example of variation pattern selection table for loss]
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (non-time shortened state / number of memories = 0).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in a low probability or high probability non-time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). This selection table is a table used when the number of working memories at the time of starting the variable display of the lottery elements of each special symbol is “0”.

  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. The “comparison value” includes 14 different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “235”, “241”, “243”, “245”, for example. ”,“ 247 ”,“ 249 ”,“ 251 ”,“ 253 ”,“ 255 (FFH) ”, and“ 1 ”to“ fluctuation pattern number ”for each“ comparison value ”. 14 "is assigned.

  Fluctuation pattern numbers “1” to “3” correspond to fluctuation patterns that are out of reach without performing a reach effect, and change pattern numbers “4” and “5” indicate reach effect after a re-change notice effect. Corresponding to the fluctuation pattern which is not performed and becomes out of order.

  In addition, the variation pattern numbers “6” to “8” correspond to the variation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect after the failure emphasis effect, and the variation pattern numbers “9” to “10” correspond to the reach effect. It corresponds to the fluctuation pattern that will be shifted later.

  Furthermore, the variation pattern numbers “11” to “13” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach when the reach effect is performed after the re-change notice effect, and the change pattern number “14” is a replay with a success emphasis effect. This corresponds to a variation pattern that is out of reach when the reach effect is performed after the change notice effect. The details of the re-change notice effect and the emphasis effect will be described later.

Here, the variation time of this table is set as follows.
Non-reach fluctuation pattern “1” to “3”: Fluctuation time 13 seconds Non-reach fluctuation pattern “4” after re-variation notice effect: Fluctuation time 18 seconds Non-reach fluctuation pattern “5” after re-change notice effect: Fluctuation time 30 seconds Non-reach fluctuation pattern after failure emphasis production “6”: Fluctuation time of 15 seconds Non-reach fluctuation pattern after failure emphasis production “7”: Fluctuation time of 17 seconds Non-reach fluctuation pattern after failure emphasis production “8”: Fluctuation time of 19 seconds

The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern with reach production is as follows.
Displacement variation pattern “9” after reach: variation time 20 seconds Displacement variation pattern “10”: variation time 40 seconds Displacement variation pattern “11” after reach re-variation notice effect: Retention time pattern 60 seconds reach after re-change notice effect After variability pattern “12”: Fluctuation time 72 seconds After variability notice effect after reach variation variability pattern “13”: variability time 84 seconds After variability notice effect with reach emphasis effect, reach variability pattern “14”: Change 120 seconds

  Here, the length of the set fluctuation time is greatly different between the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern. That is, the “non-reach fluctuation pattern” basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 3.0 to 13.0 seconds depending on the number of working memories), whereas the “reach fluctuation pattern” This corresponds to a longer variation time (for example, 15 seconds or more).

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “2” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (non-time reduction state / number of memories = 1).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in a low probability or high probability non-time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). This selection table is a table used when the number of working memories at the time of starting the variable display of the lottery element of each special symbol is “1”.

  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. The “comparison value” includes 14 different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “235”, “241”, “243”, “245”, for example. ”,“ 247 ”,“ 249 ”,“ 251 ”,“ 253 ”, and“ 255 (FFH) ”, and“ variation pattern number ”“ 101 ”to“ 101 ”to“ comparison value ”. 103 "," 4 "to" 14 "are assigned.

  The variation pattern numbers “101” to “103” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and the variation times thereof are 8 seconds for the non-reach variation patterns “101” and “102”. The non-reach fluctuation pattern “103” is 13 seconds. The variation pattern number “4” and thereafter is the same as the variation pattern described above.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “102” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (non-time reduction state / number of memories = 2).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in a low probability or high probability non-time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). This selection table is a table used when the number of operating memories at the start of variable display of lottery elements of each special symbol is “2”.

  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. The “comparison value” includes 14 different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “235”, “241”, “243”, “245”, for example. ”,“ 247 ”,“ 249 ”,“ 251 ”,“ 253 ”,“ 255 (FFH) ”, and“ 201 ”to“ 201 ”of“ variation pattern number ”for each“ comparison value ”. 203 "," 4 "to" 14 "are assigned.

  The variation pattern numbers “201” to “203” correspond to the variation patterns that are out of reach without the reach effect, and the variation time is 5 seconds. The variation pattern number “4” and thereafter is the same as the variation pattern described above.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “202” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (non-time reduction state / number of memories = 3).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in a low probability or high probability non-time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). This selection table is a table used when the number of operating memories at the time of starting the variable display of the lottery elements of each special symbol is “3”.

  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. The “comparison value” includes 14 different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “235”, “241”, “243”, “245”, for example. ”,“ 247 ”,“ 249 ”,“ 251 ”,“ 253 ”,“ 255 (FFH) ”, and“ variation pattern number ”“ 301 ”to“ 301 ”to“ comparison value ”. 303 "," 4 "to" 14 "are assigned.

  The variation pattern numbers “301” to “303” correspond to the variation patterns that are out of reach without the reach effect, and the variation time is 2 seconds. The variation pattern number “4” and thereafter is the same as the variation pattern described above.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “302” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the high probability time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, 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. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “21” to “28” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  All of the variation pattern numbers “21” to “28” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without a reach effect. However, since the variation pattern numbers “21” to “28” are non-reach variations due to time shortening variations, a shortened variation time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) is set as the variation time in the normal state. . In the case of a loss in the high probability time shortening state, a shift variation pattern may be set after reaching without reaching all the variation patterns as non-reach variation patterns.

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “22” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / special section) at the time of loss.
This selection table is a special section in a high probability time shortening state, and is a table used when a non-winning state is satisfied (fluctuation pattern defining means). The special section is a section in which the second special symbol changes four times after the big hit game in the case of “16 round probability variation symbol 7”.

  Here, the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation in the special section of the high probability time shortening state is set to the same fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time is about 2 seconds, for example) in order to realize high-speed fluctuation. In the table configuration, one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern 29) is selected.

  Accordingly, the main control CPU 72 selects “29” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value. The non-reach fluctuation pattern 29 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is fixed, and the fluctuation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (low probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the low probability time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (variation pattern defining means). In addition, 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. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “31” to “38” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “31” to “35” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers “36” to “38” are variation patterns that are out of reach after the reach effect. It corresponds to. However, since the variation pattern numbers “31” to “35” are non-reach variations due to time shortening variations, a shortened variation time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) is set as the variation time in the normal state. .

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “32” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
The above steps S2404 and S2405 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 this embodiment, there are roughly 20 types of winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. The 20 types are: “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “4 round probability variable symbol”, “10 round normal symbol 1” to “10 round normal symbol 3”, “10 round probability variable symbol”. 1 ”to“ 10 round probability variation symbol 7 ”and“ 16 round probability variation symbol 1 ”to“ 16 round probability variation symbol 7 ”. Each of the 20 types of winning symbols may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 1a”, “4 round normal symbol 1b”, “4 round normal symbol 1c”, and so on.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the winning symbol selected at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is different. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the winning symbol to be selected 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. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of this big hit corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means) shown in FIG. decide.

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value for each winning symbol, and each distribution value “14”, “8”, “3”, etc. has a denominator of 100. This is equivalent to the ratio of Further, in the second column from the left, “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “4 round probability variation symbol”, etc. corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio that “10 round normal symbol 1” is selected is 14/100 (= 14%), and the proportion that “10 round normal symbol 2” is selected is It is 8/100 (= 8%). The ratio at which “10 round normal symbol 3” is selected is 3/100 (= 3%), and the rate at which “10 round probability variation 1” is selected is 7/100 (= 7%). The rate at which “10 round probability variation 2” is selected is 6/100 (= 6%), and the rate at which “10 round probability variation 3” is selected is 3/100 (= 3%). The rate at which “10 round probability variation 4” is selected is 7/100 (= 7%), and the rate at which “10 round probability variation 5” is selected is 14/100 (= 14%). The rate at which “10 round probability variation 6” is selected is 12/100 (= 12%), and the rate at which “10 round probability variation 7” is selected is 3/100 (= 3%). The rate at which “16 round probability variation 1” is selected is 7/100 (= 7%), and the rate at which “16 round probability variation 2” is selected is 7/100 (= 7%). The rate at which “16 round probability variation 3” is selected is 2/100 (= 2%), and the rate at which “16 round probability variation 4” is selected is 4/100 (= 4%). The rate at which “16 round probability variation 5” is selected is 1/100 (= 1%), and the rate at which “16 round probability variation 6” is selected is 2/100 (= 2%). 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 the probability variation symbol for the first special symbol as a whole is 75%. However, in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “4 round probability variable symbol”, “16 round probability variable symbol 7”. Is 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. Further, 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 third column from the left. 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. In addition, the EVENT values “04H” to “13H” in the lower bytes represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to each in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol and “10 round normal symbol 1” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H04H”. 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.

[Time reduction]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of time reductions (limit number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown. Specific values for the number of time reductions are as follows.

  “10 round normal symbol 1” to “10 round normal symbol 3”, “10 round probable symbol 1” to “10 round probable symbol 3”, “ In the case of any of “16 round probability variation 1” and “16 round probability variation 3”, the number of time reductions is given 0 times. In addition, that the number of time reductions is given 0 means that the time reduction function is not activated.

  When the time reduction function is activated (high probability time reduction state or low probability time reduction state), if any of “10 round normal symbol 1” to “10 round normal symbol 3” corresponds, Is given 100 times.

  In the state where the time shortening function is activated (high probability time shortening state or low probability time shortening state), “10 round probability variation symbol 1” to “10 round probability variation symbol 3”, “16 round probability variation symbol 1”, “ In the case of any of “16 round probability variation 3”, the number of time reductions is given 10,000 times.

  Regardless of whether or not the time shortening function is activated, “10 round probability variation 4” to “10 round probability variation 7”, “16 round probability variation 2”, “16 round probability variation 4” to “16 round probability variation 6”. In any case, the number of time reductions is given 10,000 times.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means) shown in FIG. decide.

  Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value for each winning symbol, and each distribution value is “17”, “8”, “2”, “23”. , “50” corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, in the second column from the left, “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “4 round probability variable symbol”, “10 round probability variable symbol 7”, “ A 16-round probability variation 7 "is shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of “4 round normal symbol 1” being selected is 17/100 (= 17%), and “4 round normal symbol 2” is selected. The ratio is 8/100 (= 8%). Further, the ratio of selecting “4-round probability variation symbol” is 2/100 (= 2%), and the proportion of selecting “10 round probability variation symbol 7” is 23/100 (= 23%). . Furthermore, the ratio at which “16 round probability variation 7” is selected is 50/100 (= 50%). Therefore, also for the second special symbol, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol as a whole is 75%.

  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 the stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. 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 “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “0DH”, and “14H” 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 “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as “B2H14H”. 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.

[Time reduction]
In the right column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of time reductions given after the end of the big hit game is shown. Specific values for the number of time reductions are as follows.

In the state where the time reduction function is not operated (non-short time), or in the low probability time reduction state (short time), the time reduction number is given 100 times.
In the high probability time shortening state (high accuracy time short and medium), when it corresponds to “4 round normal symbol 1”, the number of time reduction is given 50 times.

  Regardless of whether or not the time shortening function is activated, the number of time reductions is given 100 times in the case of “4-round normal symbol 2”.

  Regardless of whether or not the time shortening function is activated, the number of time reductions is given 10,000 times in the case of any of “4 round probability variation symbol”, “10 round probability variation symbol 7”, and “16 round probability variation symbol 7”.

  Note that the selection ratio of the winning symbol differs between the first special symbol and the second special symbol as described above, for example, for the following reason. That is, when shifting to the “high probability state” or “time shortening state”, the variable start winning device 28 operates more frequently than in the normal time (when the time shortening function is not activated), so the second special symbol The working memory of is difficult to break. In this embodiment, since the memory for the second special symbol is preferentially consumed over the first special symbol, “7 rounds of probability variation big hit 7” or “16 rounds of positive probability big hit 7” for the second special symbol. If the selection ratio is increased, it will be easier to win “7 for 10 rounds probable big hit” or “7 for 16 rounds probable big hit” especially in the “high probability state” and “time shortened state”, thus increasing the player's profit accordingly. There is an advantage that you can.

[See Figure 15: 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.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to 16 round big hit or 10 round big hit, for example, the “reach production” is generated to control the big hit. The “Big Bonus Winning Variation Pattern Selection Table” defines variation patterns corresponding to multiple types of “reach production”, and if one hits 16 rounds or 10 rounds, one of them is selected. Will be selected. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, and the like. Also, when winning with the time shortening function activated, a variation pattern with a short variation time (a variation pattern without a reach effect) may be selected without selecting a variation pattern with a long variation time. Good. In this case, it is necessary to prepare a variation pattern selection table for each internal state and for each special symbol. The same applies to the variation pattern selection table at the time of loss.

[Example of big hit fluctuation pattern selection table]
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (non-time shortened state).
This selection table is a table used when winning 16 rounds or 10 rounds in a non-time shortened state (variation pattern defining means). In addition, 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. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “13” to “20” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “13” to “20” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed. Among these, the variation pattern numbers “16” to “19” correspond to the variation pattern that is the hit when the reach effect is performed after the re-change notice effect, and correspond to the so-called pseudo 1 variation pattern to the pseudo 4 variation pattern. be able to. The “pseudo four-variation pattern” is a variation pattern that produces an effect as if the effect symbol has changed four times during the change of one special symbol. Further, the variation pattern number “20” corresponds to the variation pattern that is the hit when the reach effect is performed after the re-variation notice effect with the success emphasis effect, and can correspond to the variation time of the so-called pseudo three variation pattern. it can. The “pseudo three-variation pattern” is a variation pattern that produces an effect as if the effect symbol changed three times during the change of one special symbol.

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “14” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table used when winning 16 round big hits, 10 round big hits, and 4 round big hits in a high probability time shortened state (variation pattern defining means). In addition, 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. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The “variation pattern numbers” “33” to “40” are assigned to the respective “comparison values”.

  The variation pattern numbers “33” to “40” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed. That is, when the variation pattern numbers “33” to “40” are selected, a reach effect is performed, so that a big hit is obtained with a relatively long variation time (for example, 15 seconds or more).

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “34” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / special section).
This selection table is a table used when a big hit is won in a special section with a high probability time reduction state (fluctuation pattern defining means). The special section is a section until the second special symbol changes four times after the big hit game in the case of “16 round probability variation symbol 7” as described above.

  Here, the variation pattern at the time of winning in the special section of the high probability time shortening state is all the same variation pattern (the variation time is about 2.0 seconds, for example) in order to secure a dramatic measure for a big hit. This selection table has a table configuration for selecting one predetermined fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern 41).

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “41” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value. The variation pattern 41 per non-reach is a variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed, and the variation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (low probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table used when winning 16 round big hits, 10 round big hits, and 4 round big hits in a low probability time shortened state (variation pattern defining means). In addition, 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. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “53” to “60” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “53” to “60” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed. That is, when the variation pattern numbers “53” to “60” are selected, a reach effect is performed, so that a big hit is obtained with a relatively long variation time (for example, 15 seconds or more).

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "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 “54” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines that the winning symbol type (stop symbol number at the time of big hit) determined in the previous step S2410 is “4 round probability variation symbol”, “10 round probability variation symbol 1” to “10 round probability variation symbol 7”, In the case of any one of “16 round probability variation 1” to “16 round probability variation 7”, the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 as a gaming state flag (high probability state transition means , Probability variation function actuating means). Further, the main control CPU 72 determines that the type of winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 is “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “10 round normal symbol 1” to “10 round normal symbol 3”. If it is any of the above, the value of the probability variation function operation flag is reset as the gaming state flag (low probability state setting means, low probability state transition means, probability state setting means).

  Also, the main control CPU 72 determines that the winning symbol type (hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410 is “4 round normal symbol 1”, “4 round normal symbol 2”, “4 round probability variable symbol”, “ 10 round normal symbol 1 ”to“ 10 round normal symbol 3 ”,“ 10 round probability variable symbol 1 ”to“ 10 round probability variable symbol 7 ”,“ 16 round probability variable symbol 1 ”to“ 16 round probability variable symbol 7 ” However, the main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag as a game state flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time shortening state transition means, time shortening function operation means). However, “10 round normal symbol 1” to “10 round normal symbol 3” and “10 round probability variable symbol 1” to “10 round probability variable symbol 3” are limited to the time of winning from the time reduction state.

  In the process of step S2414, 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 time 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 selection 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 S2415: 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). 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 14: 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. 15). 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.

[Special symbol memory area shift processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage area shift process. When the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than “0” in the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing (step S2100: Yes in FIG. 15), the main control CPU 72 Executes this special symbol storage area shift process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2210: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the operation memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol that is preferentially consumed is “0”. At this time, if the value of the operation memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol is “1” or more (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S2212.

  Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 designates the second special symbol as a special symbol for shifting the storage area. This designation is performed, for example, by setting “02H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2214: On the other hand, when the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol is “0” (step S2210: Yes), the main control CPU 72 uses the first special symbol as a special symbol to be shifted in the storage area. Is specified. The designation in this case is performed, for example, by setting “01H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2216: The main control CPU 72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM 76 for the target special symbol designated in either step S2212 or step S2214. The details of the specific processing are as already described in the previous special symbol change pre-processing.

  Step S2218: Next, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the operation memory counter for the target special symbol. For example, if the target to shift the current storage area is the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Step S2220: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “the number of operation memories at the start of fluctuation” from the value of the operation memory counter after the subtraction. Here, for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the value of the operation memory counter may be added and the “number of operation memories at the start of change” may be set.

Step S2222: Further, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the special symbol to be shifted in the current storage area is the second special symbol.
Step S2224: When the target is the second special symbol (step S2222: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the working command when the number of working memories is reduced for the second special symbol. The effect command set here is also generated as a one-word-length command, but its structure is in contrast to the above-described “effect command when increasing the number of working memories”. That is, the production command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is lower than the value of lower bytes (for example, “00H” to “03H” that represents the number of working memories after reduction with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) of the upper bytes representing the command type. )) And an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “decrease in the number of working memories accompanying consumption” is further added (logical sum) to the lower byte value. Therefore, for the lower byte, the second value becomes “1” by ORing the added value “10H”, and this value represents “the result (change information) due to the decrease in the number of working memories”. It will be a thing. In other words, if the lower byte of the command is “13H”, it means that the number of working memories up to the previous time “4” (command notation is “14H”) is reduced by one, so that the number of working memories this time is “3” (command The notation is “13H”). Similarly, if the lower byte is “12H” to “10H”, it means that the number of working memories “3” to “1” up to the previous time (command notation is “13H” to “11H”) is decreased by one respectively. This indicates that the current operation memory number is “2” to “0” (command notation is “12H” to “10H”). The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S2226: If the current target is the first special symbol (Step S2222: No), the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for reducing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. The command in this case is the same as the above except that the preceding value is a value (for example, “BBH”) indicating that the previous value is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S2228: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process. This process is for transmitting the production command for reducing the number of working memories set in the previous step S2224 or step S2226 to the production control device 124 (memory number notification means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 15).

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 30 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, jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14), 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 and a stop display time end command. The symbol stop command and the stop display time end command are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. In addition, the main control CPU 72 erases the symbol changing flag here. The “stop display time end command” is a command indicating that the stop display time of the special symbol has ended (elapsed).

  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”. The main control CPU 72 executes processing for setting various functions to non-operation in this processing. Specifically, the probability variation function is deactivated and the time reduction function is deactivated. Thereby, before the special game (big player) is started, the state is shifted to the low probability non-time shortening state.
Step S4400: The main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the continuous operation number status according to the type of jackpot symbol. For example, when the type of jackpot symbol is “16 rounds jackpot”, a value corresponding to “16 rounds” is set in the continuous operation count status. Further, when the type of the big hit symbol is “10 round big hit”, a value representing “10 rounds” is set in the continuous operation count status. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot symbol is “4 rounds jackpot”, a value representing “4 rounds” is set in the continuous operation count status. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that the 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 big hit symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 15). For example, if the type of jackpot symbol is “16 round symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “16 rounds”. In the case of “10 round symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “10 rounds”. Further, in the case of “4 round symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “4 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 S4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the number cut counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter values are set in the probability variation count area and the time reduction count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. In this case, “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 an enormous value, it is possible to probabilistically guarantee that the “high probability state” will continue until the next winning is substantially obtained. In the case where there is only a single “time reduction state” instead of the “high probability state”, the count-off counter is set to a standard numerical value (for example, 50 times or 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 cut counter value is not 0 (No), after generating the count cut counter value command, 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. 31 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) 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. The probability variation state display lamp 38c continues to be lit until the jackpot game related to the special symbol is started or until the probability variation function is turned off after the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times. The display can be switched (off). 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 38c, 38d, and 38e in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for any one of the big hit type display lamps 38c, 38d, and 38e based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number command. At this time, one of the display lamps 38c, 38d, and 38e 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 status designates “16 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 c representing “16 rounds (16R)”. Further, if the value of the continuous operation number status specifies “10 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38d representing “10 rounds (10R)”. Further, if the value of the continuous operation number status specifies “4 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38e representing “4 rounds (4R)”.

  In the state display setting process (step S1220), the main control CPU 72 also controls the firing position designation display lamp 38e of the gaming state display device 38. For example, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the launch position designation display lamp 38e during execution of the special game in the case of “16 round probability change 7”.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 32 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 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 first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 has not yet started, the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step) S5200) is selected. 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. 33 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 of opening and closing the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 and the time of 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 corresponding winning symbol this time. Set the number of winnings). Note that the opening pattern for each winning symbol is as described in the item “plural winning types” in the special symbol game process (FIG. 14). The interval time between rounds is set to about several seconds (for example, 1 to 2.5 seconds) for “4 round symbols”, “10 round symbols”, and “16 round symbols”, for example. The number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is, for example, 10 for all winning symbols, but winnings rarely occur during an extremely short time (about 0.1 seconds). 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. 15). Specifically, if the large category “16 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 16 times. If “10 round symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to ten. Further, if “4 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to four. 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 (“3” for 4 times, “9” for 10 times, “15” for 16 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 an opening time per operation when the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is operated. If a value of about 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit release timer, the release time is a sufficient time (for example, a launch control board) that the big winning opening is easily generated during one release. The set 174 is a time during which 10 or more game balls are fired, 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 the waiting time between rounds of big hits.

  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 first variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hit release timer, and in such an open time, most of the winnings at the big prize opening occur during one open. No (becomes difficult) short time (for example, a time shorter than one second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between game balls fired by the launcher 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 first variable prize-winning apparatus 30 is opened and closed a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 2 seconds, 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.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 34 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 first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31. Specifically, when the first variable winning device 30 is operated, a drive signal applied to the first large winning port solenoid 90 is output, and when the second variable winning device 31 is operated, the second large winning port is output. A drive signal to be applied to the solenoid 97 is output. Thereby, the 1st variable winning device 30 or the 2nd variable winning device 31 operates, and it shifts from a closed state to an 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 set in the previous winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 or step S5216 in FIG. 33) 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 first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 (open winning opening) during the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 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 (10). 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. Note that the release at the time of the small hit is that the value of the release timer is set to a short time, and therefore, the main control CPU 72 normally confirms that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S5310 before step S5306. In most cases, it is determined that the opening time has ended.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first big prize opening solenoid 90 or the second big prize opening solenoid 97 is stopped. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 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 the countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 or step S5218 in FIG. 33). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316.

  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. Here, “the number of times set in the current round” is determined, for example, “the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is opened a plurality of times within one round of big hit” This is to cope with the open pattern. In the present embodiment, since such an open pattern is not particularly employed, the “number of times set in the current round” is set once for each round. Therefore, since the counter value reaches the set number of times in one opening / closing operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S5322.

  If a pattern in which a plurality of opening / closing operations are repeated in one round as described above is employed, the counter value has not yet reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (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, the increment of the number-of-releases counter proceeds in step S5318, and when the counter value reaches the set number of times (Yes), the main control CPU 72 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. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for a special winning opening closing process. This large winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 or terminating the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a 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 to 15) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1 to 15 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 a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 32). 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 first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (4 times, 10 times or 16 times). Is done.

  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 winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5214 in FIG. 33). 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 a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 32). Then, after the 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 goes through step S5401 to step S5413 (No) and step S5416. Step S5408 is repeatedly executed. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 is repeatedly executed until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of times of opening (twice).

  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. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the end process. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operations of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31. 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. The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the continuous operation number status.

  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 S2414 in FIG. 15) 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 70 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 S2414 in FIG. 15) 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, 50 times, 100 times, or 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. It should be noted that in the case of a small hit, 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. 14) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol variation pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process.

[Game Flow]
FIG. 37 is a diagram for describing a game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1.
When a game is started with the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from [F1] normal mode. In “normal mode”, the winning probability of the special symbol is “low probability state” and “non-time shortened state”. [F1] Since the normal mode is a non-time shortening state, the first special symbol starts to change and the game progresses when a game ball enters the upper start winning opening 26.

  [F1] In normal mode, when [F2] “16 round probability variation 6” big win is won, [F3] 16 rounds real 10 round big hit game (special bonus) is executed, [F4] shifts to fireworks mode The [F4] The “fireworks mode” is a mode that continues for a predetermined maximum number of times (10,000 fluctuations), and the next big hit is probabilistically guaranteed.

  Also, in [F1] normal mode, when [F5] “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation 1-7”, “16 round probability variation 1-5” is won, F6] A 10-round real 4-round jackpot game, a 16-round real 8-round jackpot game, etc. (launch challenge bonus) are executed.

  Here, when it is a big hit of “10-round probability variation symbols 4 to 6” and “16-round probability variation symbols 2, 4, and 5”, [F6] the successful presentation is executed with the launch challenge bonus. F4] Shift to the fireworks mode.

  On the other hand, if it is a big hit of “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation symbols 1-3”, “16 round probability variation symbols 1, 3”, [F6] Launch Challenge Bonus Since the failure effect is executed, the process shifts to [F7] patience mode. The patience mode is a low probability non-time shortened state or a high probability non-time shortened state.

  [F7] When shifting to the patience mode, if the winning probability of the special symbol is in a high probability state, the user continues to stay in the patience mode. On the other hand, when the winning probability of the special symbol is in a low probability state, [F8] Transition to the normal mode [F1] when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Note that the predetermined mode transition condition can be a condition that a specific effect has been executed, or a condition that a predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed.

  [F4] In the fireworks mode, when [F9] “16 round probability variation 7” big win is won, [F10] 16 round big hit game (fireworks bonus) is executed, and it is shifted to [F4] fireworks mode again. .

  [F4] In the fireworks mode, when [F11] “10 rounds probable variation 7” is won, [F12] 10 rounds jackpot game (festival bonus) is executed, and the mode is shifted to [F4] fireworks mode again.

  [F4] In the fireworks mode, when [F13] “Four Round Normal Symbols 1, 2” and “Four Round Probability Symbols” are won, the four round big hit game is executed and [F14] the mode is shifted to the coast mode. . The coast mode is a low probability time shortening state or a high probability time shortening state.

In the low probability time shortening state, if the winning result is not obtained and [F15] the special symbol fluctuates 50 times or 100 times, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.
In the high probability time shortening state, if the winning result is not obtained [F15] and the special symbol fluctuates 100 times, the mode shifts to [F4] fireworks mode.
Note that the above game flow shows an example of a typical game flow, and does not cover all of the game flow.

[Game Flow in Patience Mode]
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed in the patience mode.
In the low probability non-time shortening state, if you hit the big hits of “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation symbols 1-3”, “16 round probability variation symbols 1, 3”, you will enter patience mode .

  In the patience mode, there are four stages, “Plum Stage”, “Bamboo Stage”, “Pine Stage”, “Three Sister Stage”, and “Plum Stage” is the lowest stage. "Stage" is the highest stage. The higher the stage, the higher the expectation of the high probability state, and the top “three sisters stage” is a stage where the high probability state is determined. In each stage other than the “three sisters stage”, a card acquisition effect is executed, and when three cards are collected in the effect, an effect confirmation effect of whether or not to shift to a higher stage is executed.

  When entering the patience mode for the first time, first, the game is started from the plum stage in [F20] patience mode. In the endurance mode plum stage, a background image with an image of a plum tree is used, which gives the impression that you are staying at the plum stage in the endurance mode.

  [F20] When three [F21] cards are collected at the plum stage in the patience mode, [F22] result confirmation effect is executed.

[F22] When a result of success is obtained in the result confirmation effect, [F23] shift to the bamboo stage in the patience mode. In the patience mode bamboo stage, a background image with a bamboo tree image is used, and it impresses that the patience mode stays on the bamboo stage.
On the other hand, when a failure result is obtained in [F22] result confirmation effect, [F24] shifts to the normal mode.

  [F23] When three [F25] cards are collected on the bamboo stage in the patience mode, [F26] result confirmation effect is executed.

[F26] When a result of success is obtained in the result confirmation effect, [F27] shift to the pine stage in the patience mode. The pine stage in the patience mode uses a background image with an image of a pine tree, which gives the impression that the pine stage is staying in the patience mode.
On the other hand, if a failure result is obtained in [F26] result confirmation effect, [F24] shifts to the normal mode.

  [F27] When three [F28] cards are collected on the pine stage in the patience mode, [F29] a result confirmation effect is executed.

[F29] When a result of success is obtained in the result confirmation production, [F30] shift to the three-sister stage in the patience mode. In the three-sister stage in patience mode, a background image showing three female characters is used, which gives an impression that you are staying in the three-sister stage even in patience mode.
On the other hand, if a failure result is obtained in [F29] result confirmation effect, [F24] shifts to the normal mode.

[Game flow at Renrenso in memory]
FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the game flow developed during the storage in the memory.
[F40] In the fireworks mode in which the high probability time is shortened, when [F41] “16-round probability variation 7” is won, [F42] 16-round jackpot game (fireworks bonus) is executed.

  In this state, when the big win of “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is won again and [F43] Renren in memory is generated, [F44] 16 round big hit game (super fireworks bonus) is executed. The super fireworks bonus is executed across [F42] 16 round jackpot game and [F44] 16 round jackpot game.

  In this state, when the big win of “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is won again and [F45] Renren in memory is generated, [F44] 16 round big hit game (super super fireworks bonus) is executed. The super-super fireworks bonus is executed across the [F44] 16 round jackpot game and the [F46] 16 round jackpot game.

  In this state, when the winning of “16 round probability variation 7” is won again and [F47] Renren in memory is generated, [F48] 16 round winning game (super super fireworks bonus) is executed. The Super Super Super Fireworks Bonus is executed across the [F46] 16 round jackpot game and the [F48] 16 round jackpot game.

  In this state, when the big win of “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is won again and [F49] Renren in the memory is generated, [F50] 16 round big hit game (dog-chan fireworks bonus) is executed. The dog-chan fireworks bonus is executed across [F48] 16 round jackpot game and [F50] 16 round jackpot game. Also, if there are more in-memory villas, the dog-chan fireworks bonus continues.

[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. As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. (Design display means). However, as described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol itself are lighted and blinked by 7-segment LEDs, so that they have poor appeal. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect symbol is performed as described above.

  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 left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is a design of a picture card with a character attached together with the numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Here, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol all constitute a symbol row in which the numbers are arranged in descending order of “9” to “1”. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

  FIG. 40 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display of the special symbol. Note that, here, an example of a change display effect and a stop display effect (result display effect) performed using the effect symbol is shown for the variation of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (losing). 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. Further, 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]
In FIG. 40 (A): For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to fluctuate (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. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped.

  In addition, on the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, markers indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (reference numerals M1 and M2 are attached in the figure) are displayed. . 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 addition, for the markers M1 and M2, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed as, for example, a circle (◯) in order to facilitate visual discrimination, and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart It is displayed with the shape. In the example of FIG. 40A, 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). This indicates that the number of working memories of the second special symbol is 0 (stored number display effect execution means).

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, for example, the fourth symbol (reference numerals Z1 and Z2 are added in the diagram) is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are “fourth effect symbols” following the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and are displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbols. Note that the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are simple marks (for example, “□” figure) with colors, and for example, changing the display color can express a variable display. The fourth symbol Z1 corresponds to the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponds to the second special symbol.

  Further, the fourth symbols Z1, Z2 are stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation. This is to objectively clarify that the stop display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is actually “10 round big hit” or “16 round big hit” instead of “out of”, the 4th pattern is displayed in a manner corresponding to them (for example, blue display color or red display color). Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Variable display production start]
In FIG. 40 (B): For example, in synchronization with the start of change of the first special symbol, the change display effect is started by the scroll change of 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 effect symbol variation display is simply indicated by a downward arrow. Also, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), and at this time, an image (background image) that is the background of the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen in an easily visible state. Has been.

  The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if the evening is cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, “normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the “normal mode” corresponds to a normal state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is inactive and the probability fluctuation function is inactive. In addition to this, various modes are provided for effects, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode (status display effect execution means). The difference between these modes may correspond to an internal “time reduction state” or a “high probability state”. The mode corresponding to each internal state will be further described later. 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, during the variation display of the effect symbols, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbol Z1 expresses the variation display by changing its display color.

[Left design stop]
In FIG. 40 (C): 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 symbol representing the number “8” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Example of production when the number of working memories decreases]
Here, as shown in (B) of FIG. 40, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one as the change starts, the number of markers M1 displayed in conjunction with that decreases. It is reduced by one. 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 number of working memories for the first special symbol has decreased.

  In the example of (C) in FIG. 40, since the first operation memory in the storage order is consumed and the remaining number becomes three, the three markers M1 remaining on the screen are each one by one. An effect of shifting in the direction (here left direction) is performed. As a result, the context of the change in the number of working memories can be accurately expressed in the production, and the player can be intuitively and easily informed that the working memory has been consumed and decreased by one. it can.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 40 (D): After the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol stops changing thereafter. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Since it has already been determined that the reach state does not occur at this point, it is almost clear on the appearance that the current fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means, for example, that once the design symbol representing the number “7” stops, the design symbol slips by one symbol and the design symbol representing the number “8” stops, thereby developing reach It is to do. Alternatively, once the design symbol representing the number “9” stops, the design symbol that represents the number “8” stops as the design sequence slips by one symbol in the opposite direction. 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, the number “8” is represented. There is also a pattern in which the production design stops and develops to reach.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 40 (E): 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 the effect symbols is “8”-“1”-“3”. Since this is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to the normal “out of range”. At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation.

  The above is an example of the change display effect and the stop display effect (during non-winning) performed using the effect symbol for each change. Through such an effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning, and finally the result of the internal lottery can be clearly taught in the effect.

  In addition, the above example is for the case of non-winning, but at the time of big win (winning), after the reach effect is executed during the variable display effect, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a big win mode in the stop display effect. At this time, the stop display mode of the effect symbol basically corresponds to the winning symbol (stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35) selected internally by the main control CPU 72. Selected.

[Production example at the time of big hit]
FIG. 41 shows a case where the winning symbol is any one of “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation 1-7”, and “16 round probability variation 1-5” in the non-time shortened state. It is a continuous figure which shows the flow of the reach production performed 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. In addition, an example of the notice effect (the notice effect before the occurrence of reach, the notice effect after the occurrence of reach) executed during the variable display effect will be described.

  The following reach effects are, for example, after the first special symbol display device 34 performs a variation display based on the variation pattern at the time of the big hit, the first special symbol is “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation” Any one of the patterns 1 to 7 and 16 round probability variations 1 to 5 (for example, “self”, “yo”, “mouth”, “」 ”,“ F ”,“ E ”,“ L ”,“ Γ ”, etc.) until it is stopped and displayed (reach effect execution means). In addition, in FIG. 41, each production | presentation symbol is simplified and shown only as the number. The markers M1 and M2 and the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are not shown here. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the flow of production.

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

[Preliminary production before reach (first stage)]
41 (B): Next, at a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first stage pre-reach notice effect using the character's picture image (picture card) is performed. This pre-reach pre-announcement effect is a pre-announcement effect in which the change of the mode progresses in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages (for example, 2 to 5 stages) according to a predetermined order. The pattern image used in the pre-reach notice effect is located in front of the effect pattern that is displayed on the screen in a variable manner, for example, so as to appear suddenly from the left edge of the screen (other appearance modes) May be.) 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.

[Advance notice before the reach occurs (second stage)]
In FIG. 41 (C): after the first stage of the pre-reach notice effect is executed, the change of the pre-reach notice effect proceeds to the second stage. Here, an effect using a character pattern image different from the previous one is performed as the notice effect before the occurrence of reach in 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.

  Such a pre-reach notice announcement effect (second stage) using the second pattern image is one step further than the pre-reach notice effect (first stage) performed in FIG. 41 (B). It is a development type. In general, it may be expressed as “step-up notice” or the like, referring to the “pre-reach notice notice effect” that develops in this way. 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. In any case, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a high possibility (expectation) that this change will be a big hit by making the change in the aspect of the pre-reach notice effect to more stages. (For example, the maximum expectation is suggested when progressing to the fifth stage).

[Stop of left design]
In FIG. 41 (D): The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and then the variable display of the left effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped at the left position of the screen.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 41 (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 “5” is stopped at the right position of the screen, so that a reach state of “5”-“being changed”-“5” has occurred. On the screen, an image that emphasizes one line that is in a reach state is also displayed. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” Is performed. In addition, in this case, if the number “5” is aligned, the expected degree of probability variation jackpot will be high (not the probability variation is confirmed). Can give players 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 effect, only the effect symbol corresponding to the tempered number (here, “5”) is 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. 41, (F): After a reach state has occurred, for example, an image representing the figure of “heart” forms a group, and a notice effect after the occurrence of reach (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. 41 (G): Following the notice effect after the first reach occurrence, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “6” are displayed in a three-dimensional sequence 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 performed for the purpose of suggesting (impliciting) or reminding the player that the number “5” is left as it is without being erased. If the number “4” is erased and “5” remains in front of the screen, it means “big hit”, and if the number “5” is also erased, it means “out of place”. In the case of a loss, for example, the number “6” is displayed on the screen after the number “5” is deleted. Therefore, during this time, as the images are erased in order of the numbers “2”, “3”, and “4”, the player's tension and expectation also increase. Then, if the production progresses with the number “4” actually being erased on the screen and the number “5” remaining on the screen, the possibility of a “hit” increases, so the player feels nervous. Also increases at a stretch.

[Preliminary notice after the occurrence of reach (second time)]
In FIG. 41 (H): When the reach production is nearing the end of the game, the content that the character's image suddenly appears on the screen as if it was split into a large image and the character emits some dialogue (or silently) (The content may be that of smiling). At this time, for example, the content of the reach effect is a development that “if the number“ 5 ”remains without being erased, the possibility of a big hit of“ 5 ”-“ 5 ”-“ 5 ”increases” as it is ”. Therefore, by causing a character image to appear greatly at this timing, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “may be a big hit” is obtained.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 41 (I): For example, the last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. In this example, the winning symbol internally corresponds to one of “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation 1-7”, and “16 round probability variation 1-5”. By not displaying the type of winning symbol and disclosing, for example, an effect symbol representing “5” in the middle of the screen, this time, either “normal big hit or probability variable big hit (this is not a big hit that is not definitely variable decision). ) "Is being taught to the player.

  In FIG. 41 (J): For example, the stop display effect is also displayed for the stop display effect as the effect symbol substantially in synchronization with the fixed stop display of the first special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such a stop display effect, the player can be informed that the final winning type has been confirmed on the effect. Conversely, by performing an unclear stop display effect on the effect, “whether it is a promising big hit or a normal (non-probable big hit)” can be made undisclosed to the player. .

  In the case of “10 Round Normal Symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 Round Probability Variations 1-7”, “16 Round Probability Variations 1-5”, the winning type will not be disclosed after the end of the big hit game. In the case of “16 round probability variation symbol 6”, the following production method can be adopted. In other words, when “16 round probability variation 6” internally corresponds, an even number of effect symbols are stopped and displayed, and “3” effect symbols are stopped and displayed due to re-variation (for example, a re-lottery effect). There is an effect of promoting to “probable change”, or in the stop display effect, even-numbered effect symbols are stopped and displayed and promoted to “probability” in the effect during the big hit game.

  Further, if the result of the internal lottery is not won, the first special symbol that is the current variation target is stopped and displayed as the off symbol, so that the staging display effect is similarly performed in a manner of deviation. In this case, by displaying the numbers “4” and “6” other than “5” in the center of the screen, unfortunately, an effect is provided informing that the current change did not result in a big hit. Such an effect is executed as an “out of reach reach effect”.

[Director during big role]
42 to 45 are executed during the big hit game in the case of any of “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation 1-7”, and “16 round probability variation 1-5”. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big-game performance produced partially.

[At the start of one round]
In FIG. 42, (A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, for example, the text information of “big hit round” is displayed on the screen and the character information such as “launch challenge bonus” is displayed. A unique effect image (for example, a female character) corresponding to the launch challenge bonus is displayed in the center area of the screen. In addition, an effect symbol (here, the number “5”) corresponding to the current winning symbol is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. Thus, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “winning with the five effect symbols”.

[Temporary final round]
In FIG. 42 (B): After this, the big hit game proceeds smoothly and shifts to the tentative final round. Here, the provisional final round corresponds to the last round that can substantially win the ball. For example, if the big round of 10 rounds is substantially 4 rounds, the provisional final round is 4 rounds. If it is a big hit of 16 rounds and 10 rounds, the provisional final round is 10 rounds. In addition, the remaining round digestion (fast opening) is performed during execution of the following launch challenge effects.

  In addition, the text information “Final” is displayed in the screen, and an effect image unique to the big hit game is displayed. Thus, by displaying the character information of “Final”, it is possible to notify the player that the temporary final round has been reached. In addition, the above-mentioned effect pattern (number “5”) as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

[Launch Challenge Production]
In FIG. 42 (C): When the provisional final round is completed, the launch challenge effect is executed thereafter. The launch challenge effect is an effect for determining whether to shift to the fireworks mode with a high probability time reduction state or to the patience mode with a non-time reduction state. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is produced in which the female character displayed in the center utters the line “When fireworks are successfully launched”.

  In FIG. 43 (D): An effect is produced in which the female character displayed on the right side of the screen emits the line “I will enter fireworks mode”. By performing such an effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that “if the fireworks are successfully launched, they will enter the fireworks mode”.

  In FIG. 43 (E): Following such an explanatory effect, a launch tube for firing fireworks is displayed large on the screen. Around the launch tube, a female character that executes fireworks and an ignition button connected to the launch tube are displayed.

  In FIG. 43 (F): Next, the ignition button connected to the launch tube is displayed large, and an effect is performed in which the female character presses the ignition button.

  In FIG. 44 (G): Then, fireworks are ignited, and an effect is produced in which fireworks balls are vigorously fired from the launch tube.

  In FIG. 44 (H): The firework balls emitted from the launch tube proceed toward the sky while leaving a locus below.

  In FIG. 44 (I): The entire background image is displayed in a small size, so that a scene of the city appears in the lower part of the screen, and an effect that the fireworks ball rises high in the night sky is executed.

  In FIG. 45 (J): When the rise of the fireworks reaches the top, an image of the “effect switching button” is suddenly displayed in the center of the screen. In this way, by displaying the image of the “effect switching button” in the center portion of the screen, it is possible to attract the player's attention and further improve the player's sense of tension.

[Successful production]
In FIG. 45, (K): When it is a big hit of “10-round probability variation symbols 4-6” and “16-round probability variation symbols 2, 4, 5”, a successful effect is executed. Specifically, when the effect switch button 45 is pressed, the fireworks released in the night sky are safely burned, and the effect of successfully launching the fireworks is executed. In addition, character information “Congratulation” congratulating the success of the launch is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 45 (L): At the timing when the big hit game is finished, the big end ending effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Fireworks mode has entered!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks mode, which is a highly probable time reduction state, as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Failure production]
45 (M): On the other hand, if it is a big hit of “10 round normal symbol 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variable symbol 1-3”, “16 round probability variable symbol 1, 3”, failure Production is performed. Specifically, even if the player executes the press of the effect switching button 45, the fireworks released in the night sky are not burned, and the effect of failing to launch the fireworks is executed. In addition, character information “failure...” Is displayed at the bottom of the screen in response to the launch failure.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 45 (N): At the timing when the big hit game is finished, the big end ending effect of the contents teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Patience mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the patience mode, which is a low-probability or high-probability non-time reduction state, as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Example of fireworks mode]
FIG. 46 is a continuous diagram showing an example of effects in the fireworks mode. This fireworks mode is a mode that is shifted to after a big game when, for example, it is a big hit of “10 round probability variation symbols 4-6” and “16 round probability variation symbols 2, 4, 5” in a non-time shortened state, Corresponds to “high probability state” and “time reduction state”. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  46 (A): For example, the first variation display is performed after the end of the big hit game, so that the variation display of the effect symbols is performed in the “fireworks mode” state. The background image of the fireworks mode is a background image that expresses "a scene where fireworks are launched in the night sky" and "a female character watching fireworks" in order to deeply impress the player with the motif of fireworks It has become. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  In FIG. 46 (B): Since the first change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("3"-"1"-"7 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 46: When the next fluctuation is started, the second fluctuation display is performed after the big hit game is finished. And this “fireworks mode” is continued until the next big hit is won (actually, it is only 10,000 fluctuations, but the probability that the fireworks mode will continue further is a very low probability) . In the illustrated example, the variation display of the effect symbol accompanying the variation display of the first special symbol is shown. However, in the time shortening state, the variable start winning device 28 is frequently operated, so Unless the launch is stopped, the variation display of the second and subsequent times after the end of the big hit game is often the variation display of the effect symbol accompanying the variation display of the second special symbol.

[Example of patience mode production]
FIG. 47 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect in the patience mode. The perseverance mode is a big hit when, for example, “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation symbols 1-3”, “16 round probability variation symbols 1, 3” in the non-time-reduced state. This mode is shifted to after the game. When it is transferred to the patience mode corresponding to “10 round normal symbol 1, 2, 3”, it becomes a low probability non-time shortened state, “10 round probability variation 1 to 3”, “16 round probability variation 1, 3” When the state is shifted to the patience mode, a high probability non-time shortened state (so-called latent probability variation state) is obtained. Also, when you enter the patience mode, you will first enter the ume stage in patience mode. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 47 (A): For example, by performing the first variation display after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the “patience mode” state. In the background image of the patience mode, a female character wearing karate clothes is displayed to deeply impress scenes such as patience, training, and special training. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  In FIG. 47 (B): Since the first change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"8"-"4 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 47: When the next variation is started, the second variation display is performed after the big hit game ends. This patience mode is a mode that continues until a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined mode transition condition is based on the condition that a failure result is obtained in the result confirmation effect described later. When the patience mode ends, the mode shifts to the “normal mode”.

[Examples of card acquisition effects]
48 to 55 are continuous diagrams partially showing examples of effects of card acquisition effects executed in the patience mode. Here, the card acquisition effect is an effect for acquiring a card (effect execution element) necessary for executing the result confirmation effect described later during the execution of the patience mode effect. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  FIG. 48 (A): For example, by performing the first variation display after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of “patience mode (plum stage)”. The fluctuation here is a non-reach fluctuation from the state in which the number of memories at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is “3”, and therefore a fluctuation time of 2 seconds is selected. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  Here, in the illustrated example, it is assumed that the player has stopped launching the game ball at the end of the big hit game. For this reason, after this, the memory of lottery elements accumulated during the execution of the big hit game is consumed, and the memory of lottery elements is not newly increased.

  In FIG. 48 (B): Since the first change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("2"-"1"-"3 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  In FIG. 48 (C): The second variation display after the end of the big hit game is performed, whereby the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of “patience mode (plum stage)”. The fluctuation here is a non-reach fluctuation from the state in which the number of memories at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is “2”, so a fluctuation time of 5 seconds is selected. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

[Stage progress notice effect (first stage)]
(D) in FIG. 48: Next, during the execution of the variable display effect, the first stage advance notice effect (pre-reach notice effect) using the female character's pattern image (reference numeral SU1) is performed. This stage advance notice effect is a notice effect in which a change in mode progresses step by step from one step to a plurality of steps (for example, 2 to 5 steps) according to a predetermined order. The pattern image used in this stage advance notice effect is displayed in such a manner that it suddenly appears at the corner position of the liquid crystal screen. Note that the “stage advance notice effect” here is a notice effect with content that suggests that there is a possibility that the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed in a winning manner according to the progress of the effect.

  In FIG. 49 (E): Since the second fluctuation after the end of the big hit game (during non-winning) has ended, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("3"-"1"-"7 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  In FIG. 49 (F): The third variation display after the end of the big hit game is performed, whereby the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of “patience mode (ume stage)”. The fluctuation here is a non-reach fluctuation from the state in which the number of memories at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is “1”, and therefore a fluctuation time of 8 seconds is selected. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

[Stage progress notice effect (first stage)]
FIG. 49 (G): Next, during the execution of the variable display effect, the first stage advance notice effect (pre-reach notice effect) using the female character's picture image (reference number SU1) is performed.

[Stage progress notice effect (2nd stage)]
In FIG. 49 (H): The stage advance notice effect of the second stage is executed following the stage advance notice effect of the first stage. In the illustrated example, another female character SU2 additionally appears from the lower right position of the screen and is displayed on the screen together with the female character SU1 that has been displayed previously.

[Stage progress notice effect (3rd stage)]
In FIG. 50 (I): The stage advance notice effect of the third stage is executed following the stage advance notice effect of the second stage. In the illustrated example, the third female character SU3 additionally appears from the upper left position of the screen and is displayed on the screen together with the female characters SU1 and SU2 that have been displayed previously. At this time, the left effect symbol representing the number “1” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen.

[Right stop design stop]
(J) in FIG. 50: Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the illustrated example, the right effect design representing the number “3” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen.

  In FIG. 50 (K): Since the third change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"9"-"3 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  In FIG. 50 (L): The variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of the “patience mode (ume stage)” by performing the fourth variation display after the end of the big hit game. The fluctuation here is a non-reach fluctuation from the state in which the number of memories at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is “0”, so a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

[Card acquisition effect]
In FIG. 51 (M): When non-reach variation having a variation time of 13 seconds is selected in the patience mode, a card acquisition effect is executed. In the illustrated example, the image of the card that is turned over appears from the left end of the screen and is displayed largely near the center of the display screen.

[Card reversal effect]
In FIG. 51 (N): Then, an effect is produced in which a part of the corner portion of the turned over card is turned over. Thereby, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the player what content is displayed on the surface of the card.

[Card surface display effect]
In FIG. 51 (O): When the inverted card is completely turned over, the display content on the surface of the card becomes clear. In the example shown in the figure, the contents of the card are such that the figure of a woman who takes out the technique is displayed at the center, and one star is displayed at the lower end.

[Card acquisition emphasis production]
In FIG. 51 (P): After the card is acquired, a card acquisition emphasis effect is executed. In the example shown in the figure, a female character appears from the lower right position of the screen, and an effect of producing the line “card acquisition!” Is executed. Thereby, it can be communicated with emphasis that the player has acquired some kind of card. At this time, the left effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen.

[Acquired card reduction display effect]
52 (Q): When a card is acquired, the size of the card is reduced, and an acquired card reduction display effect is performed in which the reduced card moves to the upper left of the screen. The small card that has moved to the upper left of the screen will continue to be displayed after the end of the current change. Thereby, an impression as if the acquired card is stocked can be given to the player.

  In FIG. 52 (R): All effect symbols are stopped and displayed due to the end of the fourth fluctuation (when not winning) after the big hit game ends ("5"-"1"-"2 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  Up to this point, the player has stopped launching game balls, but since all of the lottery elements stored in this change have been lost, two or three game balls have been launched. It is assumed that the player has entered the upper start winning opening 26.

  In FIG. 52 (S): Then, the fifth variation display after the end of the big hit game is performed, and the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of “patience mode (plum stage)”. The fluctuation here is a non-reach fluctuation from the state in which the number of memories at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is “0”, so a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

[Card acquisition effect]
In FIG. 52 (T): When non-reach variation having a variation time of 13 seconds is selected in the patience mode, a card acquisition effect is executed. In the illustrated example, the image of the card that is turned over appears from the left end of the screen and is displayed largely near the center of the display screen.

[Card reversal effect]
In FIG. 53 (U): An effect is produced in which a part of the corner portion of the card turned upside down is turned up. Thereby, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the player what content is displayed on the surface of the card.

[Card surface display effect]
In FIG. 53 (V): When the inverted card is completely turned over, the display content on the surface of the card becomes clear. In the example shown in the figure, the contents of the card are such that the figure of a woman who takes out the technique is displayed at the center, and three stars are displayed at the lower end.

[Card acquisition emphasis production]
In FIG. 53 (W): After the card is acquired, a card acquisition emphasis effect is executed. In the example shown in the figure, a female character appears from the lower right position of the screen, and an effect of producing the line “card acquisition!” Is executed. Thereby, it can be communicated with emphasis that the player has acquired some kind of card. At this time, the left effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen.

[Acquired card reduction display effect]
53 (X): When a card is acquired, the size of the card is reduced, and an acquired card reduction display effect is performed in which the reduced card moves to the upper left of the screen. In this case, since one card has already been acquired, the newly acquired card is displayed next to the acquired card. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the acquired cards are stocked. After that, up to three cards will be stocked.

  In FIG. 54 (Y): Since the fifth change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("7"-"3"-"9 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  Further, it is assumed that the player hits two or three game balls at this time and one of them has entered the upper start winning opening 26.

  In FIG. 54 (Z): Then, after the jackpot game is over, the sixth variation display is performed, so that the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the “patience mode (plum stage)” state. The fluctuation here is a fluctuation from the state in which the number of memories at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is “0”, but it is assumed that the deviation fluctuation pattern is selected after the reach having a fluctuation time of 20 seconds. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

[Stage progress notice effect (first stage)]
54 (a): Next, during the execution of the variable display effect, the first stage advance notice effect (pre-reach notice effect) using the female character's picture image (reference numeral SU1) is performed.

[Stage progress notice effect (2nd stage)]
In FIG. 54 (b): the stage advance notice effect of the second stage is executed following the stage advance notice effect of the first stage. In the illustrated example, another female character SU2 additionally appears from the lower right position of the screen and is displayed on the screen together with the female character SU1 that has been displayed previously.

[Stage progress notice effect (3rd stage)]
FIG. 55 (c): The stage advance notice effect of the third stage is executed following the stage advance notice effect of the second stage. In the illustrated example, the third female character SU3 additionally appears from the upper left position of the screen and is displayed on the screen together with the female characters SU1 and SU2 that have been displayed previously. At this time, the left effect symbol representing the number “8” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen.

[Stage progress notice effect (4th stage)]
(D) in FIG. 55: The stage advance notice effect of the fourth stage is executed following the stage advance notice effect of the third stage. In the illustrated example, a fourth female character SU4 additionally appears from the upper right position of the screen, and is displayed on the screen together with the female characters SU1 to SU3 displayed previously.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
Further, after the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed thereafter. At this time, the right effect design representing the number “8” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen. When the right effect design is stopped and displayed, a reach state of the numbers “8”-“being changed”-“8” is generated in a horizontal line (on one line) on the screen. On the screen, an image that emphasizes one line that is in a reach state is also displayed.

[Reach production]
In FIG. 55, (e): After the reach state occurs, the reach effect is executed. In the example shown in the figure, a normal reach effect is executed, and an effect of slowly scrolling while the middle effect symbol swings to the left and right is executed.

  (F) in FIG. 55: Since the sixth change (during non-winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed (“8”-“7”-“8 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the card acquisition effect is executed only when a variation pattern having a specified variation time (13 seconds) is selected. Here, the variation time of the symbol is basically set longer if the number of lottery elements is small, but even if it is a long variation time, it corresponds to the `` non-reach deviation variation pattern '', There are various variation patterns such as those corresponding to “shift pattern after reach”, those corresponding to “variation pattern after reach”, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the card acquisition effect is executed only when a variation pattern having a prescribed variation time (for example, 13 seconds) is selected from variation patterns having a long variation time. In other words, in this embodiment, just because a variation pattern having a certain long variation time is selected, a variation pattern having a specified variation time (for example, 13 seconds) is selected instead of performing a card acquisition effect on a dark cloud. The card acquisition effect is executed only when it is made.

  In this regard, when a variation pattern having a variation time longer than a predetermined variation time (for example, 13 seconds) is selected, it is not a mere deviation variation, but a variation variation with a reach effect or a hit variation with a reach effect. There is a possibility. In such a case, various effects accompanying the reach effect are often executed, and if a card acquisition effect that does not indicate the expected degree of the change is executed, It may give a sense that a performance that is not related to the fluctuation of the performance was performed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a variation pattern having a variation time equal to or longer than a predetermined time is selected, the card acquisition effect is not forcibly performed without disturbing other effects. By executing the card acquisition effect only when it can be performed, the card acquisition effect can be executed smoothly while harmonizing with other effects.

[Card details]
FIG. 56 is a diagram for describing the details of the cards that can be acquired in the card acquisition effect.
In the present embodiment, five types of cards C1 to C5 are prepared as cards that can be acquired through card acquisition effects ((A) to (E) in FIG. 56).

[Technical information]
Technique information W1 to W5 are displayed at the center of each card. The technique information includes an image of a female character that embodies the technique activated by the card and the name of the technique. For example, the technique information W1 of the card C1 includes character information “punch” and an image of a female character who actually performs the punching operation. For this reason, it is possible to give the player who has acquired the card C1 a sense of expectation that the punching technique is delivered by the female character.

  Similarly, the technique information W2 of the card C2 is composed of character information “chop” and an image of a female character performing a chop operation, and the technique information W3 of the card C3 includes character information “kick” and And an image of a female character performing a kick action.

  The technique information W4 of the card C4 includes character information “counter” and an image of a female character performing a counter operation (for example, counter punching). The technique information W5 of the card C5 includes characters “balance”. It consists of information and an image of a balanced female character.

[Strength information]
In addition, strength information L <b> 1 to L <b> 5 is displayed at the lower end portion of each card, indicating the level of possibility of shifting to a stage one level higher in a result confirmation effect to be described later. In the present embodiment, the strength information is information indicating the stage up expectation degree based on the number of stars, and the stage up expectation degree increases as the number of stars increases. Specifically, the strength information L1 of the card C1 has a low stage up expectation because the number of stars is “1”. As for the strength information L2 to the strength information L4, since the number of stars increases from “2” to “4”, the stage-up expectation degree is gradually increased. Further, the strength information L5 of the card C5 has the highest degree of stage up expectation because the number of stars is “5”. Note that the card C5 may be a card whose stage up is confirmed.

  When the card acquisition effect is executed during the patience mode effect, any one of the five cards is displayed according to the internal state. When three cards are collected, a result confirmation effect described later is executed.

  It should be noted that various types of image data that are constituent elements of such a card are stored in advance in the image ROM 154 of the effect display control device 144 (VDP 152), for example.

[Example of performance confirmation production]
FIG. 57 to FIG. 59 are continuous views partially showing an example of the result confirmation effect executed in the patience mode. Here, the result confirmation effect is that when three cards are acquired during the execution of the patience mode effect, the background image is changed and the stage where the possibility that the high probability state is set is increased by one step, This is an effect of judging whether to shift to a stage (normal mode) where there is no possibility that a high probability state is set. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

In FIG. 57 (A): For example, in the state of “patience mode (plum stage)”, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed. Since the fluctuation here is a non-reach fluctuation from the state where the number of memories at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is “0”, it is assumed that the fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected.
In the illustrated example, since three cards have already been acquired during the execution of the patience mode effect, three acquired cards are displayed at the upper left of the screen. It should be noted that the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

[Result confirmation production]
In FIG. 57 (B): when three cards have already been acquired and non-reach fluctuation having a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected, a result confirmation effect is executed. Specifically, a hermit character is displayed, and an effect is produced that utters the line “I will try the results of patience”.
Further, from this point of time, in order to display the result confirmation effect on the entire screen, the effect display effect is executed in a state where the effect symbol is reduced at the upper right corner position of the screen ("Fluctuating"-"Fluctuating"- “Fluctuating”).

[Acquired card expansion display effect]
(C) in FIG. 57: Then, an effect is displayed in which three already acquired cards are enlarged and displayed at the center of the screen. Thereby, it can be made to recognize again what kind of card | curd was acquired in the past with respect to a player.

[Card selection effects]
In FIG. 58 (D): An effect is performed in which a female character walks in front of the three expanded cards and selects one of the three cards. In the illustrated example, the female character stops in front of the center card, and the center card is further enlarged and displayed. Thereby, it can be communicated to the player that the female character has selected the center card. The center card is a “kick” card with three stars.

[Technology execution effect]
In FIG. 58 (E): When the card selection effect is finished, the result confirmation effect corresponding to the stay stage is executed. Here, since he is staying at the plum stage, there is an effect in which a huge crystal ball with plum letters appears on the left side of the screen. If you are staying on the bamboo stage, you will see a huge crystal ball with bamboo characters. If you are on the pine stage, you will see a huge crystal ball with pine characters.

  (F) in FIG. 58: Then, an effect is executed in which the female character performs the technique of the selected card. This time, since the “kick” card is selected, an effect is performed in which a female character performs a kick technique against a huge crystal ball.

  In FIG. 59 (G): When a female character starts a technique, an effect is produced in which a huge crystal ball is cracked. And if a huge crystal ball breaks, it will be staged up, and if a huge crystal ball does not break, it will shift to normal mode.

[Stage Up Direction]
In FIG. 59 (H): When the internal state is a high probability state, or when the internal state is a low probability state but a predetermined stage-up lottery is won, an effect of breaking a huge crystal ball is executed. .

[Destination stage teaching effect]
In FIG. 59, (I): When a result of success is obtained in the result confirmation effect, the destination stage teaching effect is executed. This time, because he is staying at the Ume stage in patience mode, an effect is taught that teaches that he will enter the next stage, the bamboo stage. In the example shown in the figure, the text information “Patience mode bamboo stage rush!” Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the player has entered the bamboo stage where the expectation of a high probability state is increasing. In addition, since the special symbol change (during non-winning) has ended, all the production symbols are stopped and displayed ("2"-"1"-"8"), and the fourth symbol Z1 is a non-winning symbol. The display is stopped in a mode (for example, white display color). If you are staying in the patience mode bamboo stage, you will be directed to move to the patience mode pine stage. If you are staying in the patience mode pine stage, you will be directed to the three-sister stage in patience mode. Executed.

  In the present embodiment, the remaining two cards that are not used in the result confirmation effect are to be discarded. Thereby, after the result confirmation effect, the card can be acquired from the beginning, and the player can fully enjoy the enjoyment of acquiring the card.

  In FIG. 59 (J): On the other hand, when the internal state is a low probability state and the predetermined stage-up lottery is not won, an effect in which the huge crystal ball is not broken (effect in which the crack is restored) is executed. The

[Destination stage teaching effect]
In FIG. 59 (K): When a failure result is obtained in the result confirmation effect, the destination stage teaching effect is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the text information of “end of patience mode” is displayed, and it can be clearly communicated to the player that the patience mode has ended. When the patience mode is ended, the player shifts to the normal mode in which the low probability state is fixed, so that a new game motivation can be given to the player. In addition, since the special symbol change (during non-winning) has ended, all the production symbols are stopped and displayed ("2"-"1"-"8"), and the fourth symbol Z1 is a non-winning symbol. The display is stopped in a mode (for example, white display color).

[Director during big role]
FIG. 60 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the big-game effect executed during the big hit game when the “16-round probability variation symbol 6” is met. This big role production is executed when the production symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of three of “3”-“3”-“3” through the above reach production in the non-time shortened state. The jackpot of “16-round probability variation 6” corresponds to the jackpot of 16 rounds and 10 rounds.

[1 round]
In FIG. 60, (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, the big-game effect of the content corresponding to the progress of the game, “Big hit” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen. In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, the numeral “3”) is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. Thus, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “winning with the three effect symbols”. In the lower left area of the display screen, the characters “Special Bonus” are displayed. Therefore, the player can be informed that the current big hit is a special big hit different from the normal big hit.

[10 rounds]
In FIG. 60 (B): After that, when the big hit game progresses smoothly and shifts to the final 10 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND10” is displayed on the screen, and the big hit game is being played. A unique effect image is displayed. Further, the effect symbol (the number “3”) as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 60, (C): At the timing when the big hit game is finished, the big end ending effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In this example, for example, character information “Fireworks mode has entered!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks mode, which is a highly probable time reduction state, as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

  As described above, in the case of the “16 round probability variation 6” in the non-time shortened state, the player cannot enjoy the tension due to the “launch challenge effect” being executed, but the “launch challenge effect” The fact that is not executed means that the game mode is shifted to the fireworks mode, which is a high probability time shortening state, so that the player can aim for the next big hit at ease at that time.

FIGS. 61 to 64 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effects when winning in the fireworks mode.
The following production example corresponds to a big hit of 10 rounds (“10 round probability variation 7”) when it corresponds to a big round of 4 rounds (“4 round normal symbol 1, 2” or “4 round probability variation symbol”). An example of an effect in the case of 16 rounds big hit ("16 rounds probable variation 7") will be described. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 61, (A): the effect symbol is displayed in the “fireworks mode” state. In the example shown in the drawing, a background image expressing “a scene where a female character is watching fireworks” is displayed together with “a scene where fireworks are launched in the night sky”. In addition, a fourth symbol Z1 corresponding to the first special symbol and a fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 varies. It is displayed.

  In FIG. 61 (B): For example, an effect is produced in which a female character utters the line “Game! By executing such an effect, it is possible to give the player an impression that “something will begin in the future”. In addition, from this point of time, in order to display the effect of making the ally character and the enemy character play against each other on the screen, the effect display effect is executed in a state where the effect symbol is reduced at the upper left corner position of the screen (“2”). -"Fluctuating"-"Fluctuating").

  61 (C): For example, a panda character (enemy character) appears on the left side of the screen, a female character (friend character) appears on the right side of the screen, and an image of the character “VS” appears in the center of the screen. Production to be performed. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle reach effect will be started. It should be noted that a reach state has occurred in the effect symbol that is variably displayed at the upper left of the screen ("2"-"fluctuating"-"2").

  In FIG. 62 (D): After that, the battle reach effect is specifically advanced. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is performed in which the panda character moves toward the female character. Then, there will be a performance in which the female character runs away with surprise and disappears to the right side of the screen.

  In FIG. 62 (E): This time, a female character takes out a drum (weapon), and an effect in which a flame (aura) appears from the drum is performed. In this effect example, an effect of fighting an enemy character using a drum is executed, but an effect of fighting an enemy character using a fan, for example, can also be executed. Thus, the expectation degree of jackpot can be changed by changing the weapon used for a battle.

  FIG. 62 (F): Then, an effect is performed in which the female character turns the drum toward the panda character.

  In FIG. 63 (G): Subsequently, an effect in which a wave is emitted from the drum is executed. If you can defeat the panda character in this state, you win.

[At the time of winning four rounds of big hit]
In FIG. 63 (H): If the variation of the special symbol corresponds to the big hit of 4 rounds (“4 round normal symbol 1, 2” or “4 round probability variation”), the panda character is fired from the drum. An effect to dodge the undulating waves is performed.

  In FIG. 63 (I): When the panda character is displayed large and the female character is displayed small together with the characters “defeated ...”, the big hit of 4 rounds (“4 round normal symbols 1 and 2” or “4 rounds”) The probability variation symbol)) is transmitted to the player. Then, at the upper left corner position of the screen, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a state where the effect symbol is reduced ("2"-"3"-"2").

  63 (J): In this case, a stop display effect as an effect symbol is performed in synchronization with the special symbol stop display. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. The fourth symbol Z2 is actually stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, light blue display color or pink display color) corresponding to the big hit of 4 rounds (“4 round normal symbol 1 or 2” or “4 round probability variation symbol”). Is done.

[Fireworks mode end effect]
Then, at the bottom of the screen, the text information of “End of fireworks mode ..” is displayed, and the player is notified that the firework mode is ended. Then, four rounds of high-speed opening are executed during the fireworks mode end effect. After the end of the fireworks mode end effect, the player enters the coast mode, which is a low probability or high probability time shortening state.

[When winning 10 rounds or 16 rounds]
In FIG. 63 (K): On the other hand, if the change in the special symbol corresponds to a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 16 rounds, a wave hits the panda character, causing an explosion and causing the panda character to go far away. A production that is skipped is executed.

  In FIG. 63, (L): When the female character is displayed large together with the characters “Victory!” And the panda character is displayed small, it is transmitted to the player that it is a big hit (winning). At the upper left corner of the screen, the stop display effect is executed with the effect symbol reduced (“2”-“2”-“2”). However, all of the three production symbols are displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the production symbols is not completely stopped.

  In FIG. 63 (M): The effect symbols are returned to the state where the left, middle, and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. However, all of the three production symbols are displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the production symbols is not completely stopped. At this time, the special symbol is in a changing state, and the fourth symbol Z2 is also in a changing state.

[Promotion opportunity promotion]
In FIG. 64 (N): When there are three production symbols, it is decided that the big hit is there, but it determines the size of the profit (out) that can be obtained in the big hit game (determines the number of rounds) Promotion chance production is executed.
In the example shown in the drawing, the character information “promotion chance” is displayed on the upper part of the screen. As a result, the player can be given a sense of expectation that the promotion chance effect will be started from now, and the player may be promoted from “2 effect design” to “7 effect design”.

  In FIG. 64, (O): the effect pattern in which the three lined effect symbols are displayed gradually smaller and the effect line in which the three lined effect symbols are sucked into the back side of the screen while rotating is executed.

  In FIG. 64 (P): The three effect symbols become so small that they cannot be visually recognized. At that time, the image of the effect switch button 45 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen, and the player presses the press of the effect switch button 45. An effect is urged.

[Promotion chance failure production]
In FIG. 64, (Q): When the promotion chance effect fails, that is, when it corresponds to 10 rounds big hit (“10 round probability variation 7”), the promotion chance failure effect is executed. In this case, when the effect switching button 45 is pressed, an effect that the effect symbol pops out from the back side to the near side is executed, and the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed so that not all of the three effect symbols can be displayed. In this case, however, the number of the production symbol is not changed (it remains “2”).

  In FIG. 64 (R): The stop display effect is also performed for the effect symbol substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed in a state where the effect symbol is completely stopped without shaking. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is actually stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, green display color) corresponding to the 10 round big hit (“10 round probability variation symbol 7”). After that, a festival bonus that is a big hit of 10 rounds is entered, and a big-game production is performed on the screen.

[Promotion of successful promotion]
In FIG. 64, (S): On the other hand, when the promotion chance effect is successful, that is, when it corresponds to 16 round big hit ("16 round probability variation symbol 7"), the promotion chance success effect is executed. In this case, when the effect switching button 45 is pressed, an effect that the effect symbol pops out from the back side to the near side is executed, and the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed so that not all of the three effect symbols can be displayed. The number of the production symbol is changed from “2” to “7”.

  In FIG. 64 (T): The stop display effect is also performed for the effect symbol almost in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed in a state where the effect symbol is completely stopped without shaking. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is actually stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, orange display color) corresponding to 16 round big hit (“16 round probability variation symbol 7”). After that, a fireworks bonus, which is a big hit of 16 rounds, is entered, and a big-game effect is performed on the screen.

[Director during big role]
FIG. 65 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big-bill effect that is executed during a big hit game when the time reduction state corresponds to “10 round probability variation symbol 7”. This big role production is executed, for example, when a failure production is executed in the above promotion chance production.

[1 round]
In FIG. 65, (A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, the big role effect of the content corresponding to the progress status of the game “during big hit” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen. In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, the number “2”) is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. In this way, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “winning with the two effect symbols”. In the lower left area of the display screen, characters “Festival Bonus” are displayed, and images related to the festival such as “Uchiwa” and “Taiko” are displayed around the screen. With such an effect, it is possible to convey to the player that the big hit this time is a big hit that can ensure a certain amount of balls, although a failed effect was executed in the promotion chance effect.

[10 rounds]
In FIG. 65 (B): After that, when the big hit game progresses smoothly and shifts to the last 10 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND10” is displayed on the screen, and the big hit game is being played. A unique effect image is displayed. In addition, the effect symbol (number “2”) as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 65, (C): At the timing when the big hit game is ended, the big end ending effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In this example, for example, character information “Fireworks mode has entered!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “fireworks mode” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Director during big role]
FIG. 66 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big-game effect executed during a jackpot game when the time reduction state corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 7”. This big role production is executed, for example, when a success production is executed in the above promotion chance production.

[1 round]
In FIG. 66, (A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, the big role effect of the content corresponding to the progress status of the game, “big hit” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen. In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, the number “7”) is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. Thus, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “winning with the seven effect symbols”. In the lower left area of the display screen, the word “Fireworks Bonus” is displayed. Around the screen, images of “Cherry Blossoms”, “Changing Axes”, and “One Wheel Insert” are used to emphasize Japanese motifs. Is displayed. With such an effect, it is possible to convey to the player that the current big hit is a big hit that can secure the maximum number of balls.

  In addition, an arrow symbol indicating the right portion in the game area 8a is displayed in the upper right portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 together with the character information “right-handed”. In the present embodiment, in the non-time shortening state or the time shortening state, the left-handed game is executed to advance the game. However, in the case of “16 round probability variable symbol 7”, the second variable winning device 31 operates. Therefore, such a launch position designation effect is executed. Then, by executing such an effect, it is possible to prompt the player to “right-hand” and to be aware that a winning accompanying the opening operation of the second variable winning device 31 occurs.

[16 rounds]
In FIG. 66 (B): After that, when the big hit game progresses smoothly and moves to the final 16 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND16” is displayed on the screen, and the big hit game is being played. A unique effect image is displayed. Further, the effect symbol (the number “7”) as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 66 (C): At the timing when the big hit game is finished, the big end ending effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In this example, for example, character information “Fireworks mode has entered!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “fireworks mode” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Directed by Renso in Memory]
FIG. 67 to FIG. 70 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the effect of the in-memory reaming effect.
In the present embodiment, the in-memory rendezvous effect corresponds to “16-round probability variation symbol 7”, and there is a lottery element corresponding to the big hit of “16-round probability variation symbol 7” in the memory of the second special symbol at that time. It is an effect that can be executed when Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

[1 round]
In FIG. 67, (A): When the first round of the 16th round big hit game is started, the big role effect of the content corresponding to the game progress status of “big hit” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, since the first round of the 16 round jackpot game has just started, the count display is “00”.

[3 rounds]
In FIG. 67 (B): After that, when the big hit game progresses smoothly and shifts to three rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND3” is displayed on the screen and is unique to the big hit game. The effect image is displayed.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, since the third round of the 16-round big hit game has been reached, the count display is “09”, so that nine game balls have entered the normal winning opening 24 so far. It is expressed.

[5 rounds]
In FIG. 67 (C): After this, the big hit game progresses smoothly, and when it shifts to 5 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND5” is displayed on the screen, and it is unique to the big hit game. The effect image is displayed.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, since the fifth round of the 16-round big hit game has been reached, the count display is “11”, and 11 game balls have entered the normal winning opening 24 so far. It is expressed.

[1st chance lamp lighting effect]
Then, the first chance lamp lighting effect is executed when the count display reaches “11” which is the number of times of execution. The first chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the first chance lamp 300. Here, the fact that the first chance lamp 300 is lit means that the in-memory ranger in the “10-round probability variation symbol 7” or “16-round probability variation symbol 7” is determined.

[Blackout production]
In FIG. 68 (D): And, when the in-memory ranger in “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is confirmed, when a predetermined time (about 10 seconds) elapses after the first chance lamp 300 is turned on, A blackout effect is performed as if the power of the liquid crystal screen has been turned off. In addition, after the blackout effect is executed, the display of the character information corresponding to the number of rounds is deleted.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, the count display is “13”, which represents that 13 game balls have been entered into the normal winning opening 24 so far.

[Preliminary results of winning results]
In FIG. 68 (E): Then, the character information “super fireworks” is displayed on the screen, and the player is informed that the remnants in memory in “16 round probability variation pattern 7” have been confirmed. The

[Second chance lamp lighting effect]
At this time, the second chance lamp lighting effect is executed. The second chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the second chance lamp 400. Here, the fact that the second chance lamp 400 is turned on means that the in-memory extended villa is determined at “16 round probability variation symbol 7”.

[Start of special big role production (special special game production)]
In FIG. 68 (F): From this time point, the special big role effect is executed until the 16th round big hit game in the second “16 round probability variation 7” is completed. In the example shown in the figure, a female character unique to the super fireworks bonus appears, and an effect in which poetry flows around it is executed. Specifically, an effect is displayed in which the character information “Do not be afraid of this fireworks road” is displayed along with the scene of praying with both hands together. When the special big role production is started, the first chance lamp 300 and the second chance lamp 400 are turned off.

  In FIG. 69 (G): The special big-game production is continuously executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which the character information “if you launch” is displayed.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, the count display is “50”, which represents that 50 game balls have been entered into the normal winning opening 24 so far. At this point, the first 16 round big hit has been completed. However, the big hit end effect is not executed, and the special big role effect is continuously executed.

  In FIG. 69 (H): If the first big hit corresponds to “16 round probability variation 7”, the first non-winning change after the big hit game is set to an extremely short change time. Is immediately stopped and displayed ("1"-"2"-"4").

  In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which character information “One shot is the road” is displayed. Furthermore, the character information of “right-handed” that has been displayed on the upper right of the screen until now is deleted because the big hit game has ended.

  In FIG. 69 (I): If the first big hit corresponds to “16 round probability variation 7”, the second non-winning change after the end of the big hit game is set to an extremely short change time. The effect design is immediately stopped and displayed ("2"-"5"-"6").

  In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which the character information “100 of those will be a new road” is displayed.

  In FIG. 70, (J): Here, it is assumed that the third hit after the jackpot game is finished again corresponds to the jackpot of the “16 round probability variation symbol 7”. In this case, the change this time is a change in the win, but the 3rd win change after the big hit game when the big hit of “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is passed is set to an extremely short change time. Is immediately stopped and displayed ("7"-"7"-"7").

  In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the drawing, an effect is displayed in which character information “I don't hesitate and ignite” is displayed.

  In FIG. 70 (K): From here, the second 16-round jackpot game is started. In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which character information “I can understand if I ignite” is displayed. Also, the display of the “right-handed” character information is resumed at the upper right of the screen.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, the count display is “54”, which represents that 54 game balls have entered the normal winning opening 24 so far.

[16 rounds]
In FIG. 70 (L): After that, when the jackpot game proceeds smoothly, and the final 16 rounds of the second 16-round jackpot game are entered, the character information of “last round” is displayed on the screen. An effect is performed in which a female character who has closed her eyes until now opens her eyes. As a result, the player can know that the second 16-round jackpot game has ended.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, the count display is “87”, which represents that 87 game balls have entered the normal winning opening 24 through two 16-round big hit games.

  In this way, in this production example, the fact that the count number in the production display device 200 reaches the number of execution triggers is a premise for executing the special big role production (super fireworks bonus production), The player can be given a goal of increasing the number of counts in the effect display device 200, and a new game can be exhibited during the big hit game.

[Directed by Renso in Memory]
FIGS. 71 to 74 are continuous diagrams partially showing other examples of effects in the memory.
The previously described in-memory reaming effect is described as an example in which a count-up effect is executed on the effect display device 200, and a winning result pre-teach effect is executed when the count value reaches a specific value. In this effect example, a pseudo lottery is performed on the effect display device 200, and a winning result prior teaching effect is executed when winning in the lottery. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

[1 round]
In FIG. 71, (A): When the first round of the 16th round big hit game is started, the big role effect of the content corresponding to the progress status of the game “during big hit” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen.

[Variable display effects]
In addition, in the display device for effect 200, a variable display effect for effects is executed every time a game ball enters the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game. In the example shown in the drawing, the first round of the 16-round big hit game has just started, so no game balls have entered the normal winning opening 24. For this reason, the design for presentation is stopped and displayed in a display mode (lighting display of the central bar “−”) indicating the dislocation.

[3 rounds]
In FIG. 71 (B): After this, the big hit game proceeds smoothly, and when it shifts to three rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND3” is displayed on the screen and is unique to the big hit game. The effect image is displayed. Here, it is assumed that a game ball has entered the normal winning opening 24.

[Variable display effects]
In FIG. 71 (C): When a game ball enters the normal winning opening 24, a variable display effect for the effect is performed. In the illustrated example, an effect of moving a small circle up and down by the 7-segment LED of the effect display device 200 is executed.

[Continuation of variable display effects]
In FIG. 72 (D): The variable display effect is continued for a predetermined variable time (for example, about 5 seconds).

[End of variable display effect]
In FIG. 72 (E): When the predetermined fluctuation time ends, the fluctuation display effect ends. In the example shown in the figure, the effect design is stopped and displayed in a display mode (lighting display of the central bar “-”) indicating a loss.

[5 rounds]
In FIG. 72 (F): After this, the big hit game proceeds smoothly, and when it shifts to 5 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND5” is displayed on the screen, and it is unique to the big hit game. The effect image is displayed. Here, it is assumed that a game ball has entered the normal winning opening 24.

[Variable display effects]
In FIG. 73 (G): When the game ball enters the normal winning opening 24, a variable display effect for the effect is performed. In the illustrated example, an effect of moving a small circle up and down by the 7-segment LED of the effect display device 200 is executed.

[Continuation of variable display effects]
In FIG. 73 (H): The variable display effect is continued for a predetermined variable time (for example, about 5 seconds). Then, it is assumed that the change in the design symbol for the production corresponds to the winning.

[1st chance lamp lighting effect]
If it does so, the 1st chance lamp lighting effect will be performed during the change of the symbol for effects. The first chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the first chance lamp 300. Here, the fact that the first chance lamp 300 is lit means that the in-memory ranger in the “10-round probability variation symbol 7” or “16-round probability variation symbol 7” is determined.

[End of variable display effect]
(I) in FIG. 73: When the predetermined fluctuation time ends, the fluctuation display effect ends. In the example shown in the figure, the effect design is stopped and displayed in a display mode (“77”) indicating winning).

[Second chance lamp lighting effect]
At this time, the second chance lamp lighting effect is executed. The second chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the second chance lamp 400. Here, the fact that the second chance lamp 400 is turned on means that the in-memory extended villa is determined at “16 round probability variation symbol 7”.

[Blackout production]
In FIG. 74 (J): And when the in-memory ranger in “16-round probability variation symbol 7” is confirmed, when a predetermined time (about 10 seconds) elapses after the second chance lamp 400 is turned on, A blackout effect is performed as if the power of the liquid crystal screen has been turned off. In addition, after the blackout effect is executed, the display of the character information corresponding to the number of rounds is deleted.

[Preliminary results of winning results]
In FIG. 74 (K): The character information “super fireworks” is displayed on the screen, and the player is informed that the recreational memory in “16 round probability variation 7” has been confirmed. The

[Start of production during special big role]
In FIG. 74 (L): From this time point, the special big role effect is executed until the 16th round big hit game in the second “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is completed. In the example shown in the figure, a female character unique to the super fireworks bonus appears, and an effect in which poetry flows around it is executed. Specifically, an effect is displayed in which the character information “Do not be afraid of this fireworks road” is displayed along with the scene of praying with both hands together. When the special big role production is started, the first chance lamp 300 and the second chance lamp 400 are turned off. Thereafter, the super fireworks bonus described above is executed.

  In this way, according to the present effect example, the effect display device 200 can display the effect symbols in a variable manner, thereby executing a pseudo lottery effect during the big hit game. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if a recreational area in the memory has occurred in the pseudo lottery effect.

  Moreover, in this production example, every time a game ball is detected, the design for display is variably displayed on the display device 200 for production. A feeling as if it is coming can be given, and the willingness to enter the game ball into the normal winning opening 24 can be improved.

[Example of coast mode production]
FIG. 75 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the coast mode effect. The coast mode is a mode that is shifted when a defeat effect is executed in the fireworks mode, for example, and is in a low probability time shortened state or a high probability time shortened state. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  FIG. 75 (A): For example, after the end of the 4-round big hit game, the first variation display is performed, so that the effect symbol variation display is performed in the “coast mode” state. The background image of the coast mode is a background image with motifs of images such as “sand beach”, “sea”, and “mountain” in order to express the healing impression that is the concept of the coast mode. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  In FIG. 75 (B): Since the current change (during non-winning) has been completed, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"1"-"5"). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 75: The next fluctuation is started. When the coast mode is in a low probability time shortening state, the winning result is not obtained and the special symbol changes 50 times or 100 times, and then the coast mode is ended and the mode is changed to the normal mode. On the other hand, in the high probability time shortening state, if the special symbol fluctuates 100 times without obtaining the winning result, the coast mode ends and the mode shifts to the fireworks mode.

[Examples of re-variation notice effect]
FIGS. 76 to 80 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the re-change notice effect.
Here, the re-change notice effect is a notice effect of content that suggests that there is a possibility that the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed in a winning manner during the execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol. Is temporarily changed in a non-winning manner, and then all the effect symbols are changed again.

[Variable display production start (pseudo continuous production first)]
In FIG. 76, (A): In synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol are scrolled in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins.

[Left effect symbol stop]
(B) in FIG. 76: The left effect design representing the number “5” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Right production symbol stop]
(C) in FIG. 76: The right effect design representing the number “2” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Right effect design sliding effect]
In FIG. 76, (D): the effect that the once stopped right effect symbol slides is executed, and the right effect symbol starts to change again.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 77 (E): After the slip effect, the right effect symbol representing the number “6” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Special design for re-variable notice]
In FIG. 77 (F): In the state where the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped, an effect in which the revariation notice effect dedicated symbol (blue replay symbol) slowly falls from the upper part of the screen is executed. Since the character information of “Replay” is displayed in the center portion of the special design for the re-change notice effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the effect symbol may change once more.

[Design for exclusive use of revariation notice stop]
In FIG. 77 (G): an effect is performed in which the special symbol for the re-change notice effect that has slowly dropped from the upper part of the screen is stopped between the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol. When the special symbol for the re-variation notice effect stops at the center position, the re-change notice effect is started.

[Temporary stop (first time)]
In FIG. 77 (H): the image of the special symbol for the re-change notice effect stopped at the center position disappears, and the character information “NEXT” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Here, the production symbol is temporarily stopped in a non-winning manner. The arrangement of the production symbols is a chance ("5"-"6"-"6") in which the middle production symbol and the right production symbol including the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of the left production symbol stop. . However, each effect symbol is displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the effect symbol is not completely stopped.

[Revariation notice effect (second pseudo-continuous effect)]
In FIG. 78 (I): After that, a re-change notice effect for re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol is executed. This re-variation notice effect is an effect that increases the degree of expectation of jackpot according to the number of times the re-change notice effect of the effect symbol is executed (depending on the number of times of re-variation). Note that while the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and changed again, the special symbols are in a changing state.

[Left effect symbol stop]
In FIG. 78 (J): The left effect design representing the number “5” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 78 (K): The right effect design representing the number “4” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Right effect design sliding effect]
In FIG. 78 (L): The effect that the once stopped right effect symbol slides is executed, and the right effect symbol starts changing again.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 79 (M): After the slip effect, the right effect symbol representing the number “6” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Special design for re-variable notice]
In FIG. 79 (N): In the state where the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped, an effect in which the re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol slowly falls from the upper part of the screen is executed.

[Design for exclusive use of revariation notice stop]
In FIG. 79 (O): an effect is executed in which the special symbol for the re-change notice effect that has slowly dropped from the upper part of the screen is stopped between the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol. When the special symbol for the re-change notice effect stops at the center position, the re-change notice effect is started.

[Temporary stop (second time)]
In FIG. 79, (P): the image of the special symbol for the re-change notice effect stopped at the center position disappears, and the character information “NEXT” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Here, the production symbol is temporarily stopped in a non-winning manner. The arrangement of the production symbols is a chance ("5"-"6"-"6") in which the middle production symbol and the right production symbol including the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of the left production symbol stop. . However, each effect symbol is displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the effect symbol is not completely stopped.

[Revariation notice effect (pseudo continuous effect third time)]
In FIG. 80 (Q): After that, a re-change notice effect that re-changes the temporarily stopped effect symbol is executed.

[Left effect symbol stop]
In FIG. 80 (R): The left effect design representing the number “5” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 80 (S): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol is then stopped and displayed. At this time, the right effect design representing the number “5” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen. When the right effect design is stopped and displayed, a reach state of the numbers “5”-“being changed”-“5” is generated in a horizontal line (on one line) on the screen. On the screen, an image that emphasizes one line that is in a reach state is also displayed.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs]
In FIG. 80 (T): After a reach state has occurred, for example, an image representing a cat character forms a group and passes through the screen from the right to the left. Done. By executing such a notice effect after the occurrence of reach, an effect of giving the player a greater expectation can be obtained.
After that, the reach effect described above is executed, and the effect that the big hit is lost is executed.

[Example of re-change notice effect with emphasis effect]
FIGS. 81 to 86 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of a re-change notice effect with an emphasis effect. Here, the emphasis effect is a special effect that produces the same idea as the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped in the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped in the state where one effect symbol is temporarily stopped while the re-change notice effect is being executed. It is an effect that emphasizes that the re-change notice effect is started by displaying the symbols superimposed.

[Variable display production start (pseudo continuous production first)]
In FIG. 81 (A): In synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are scrolled in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins.

[Left effect symbol stop]
81 (B): The left effect symbol representing the number “1” is temporarily stopped at the middle position of the screen.

[Special left effect design appearance]
(C) in FIG. 81: An effect in which a special left effect symbol enlarged from the front side of the screen appears is executed.

(Special left effect design stop)
In FIG. 81, (D): The special left effect design of “1” is displayed on the left effect design of “1” temporarily stopped. Here, the special left effect design is composed of a “1” number image which is different from a normal “1” number image and has a large size, and an image of a female character holding up one finger. Yes. In this way, the left effect design and the special left effect design are different character typefaces and numbers of different sizes, but have the same number “1” and are therefore the same for the player. Can give rise to the idea.

[Intermediate design stop]
In FIG. 82 (E): When a special left effect symbol of “1” is displayed superimposed on a left effect symbol of “1”, the next medium effect symbol representing the number “2” is displayed at the middle position of the screen. Temporarily stop.

[Special medium directing appearance]
(F) in FIG. 82: An effect in which a special medium effect symbol enlarged from the front side of the screen appears is executed.

[Special medium production stop]
In FIG. 82 (G): the special production effect “2” is superimposed on the medium production symbol “2” temporarily stopped. Here, the special medium effect design is composed of a number image of “2”, which is different from the normal number image of “2” and has a large font, and an image of a female character holding up two fingers. . As described above, the medium production symbol and the special medium production symbol are different character typefaces and numbers of different sizes, but have the same number “2”, so that they are the same for the player. Can give rise to the idea.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 82 (H): When the special medium effect symbol “2” is superimposed on the medium effect symbol “2”, the right effect symbol representing the number “3” is displayed at the middle position of the screen. Temporarily stop.

[Special right production design]
(I) in FIG. 83: An effect in which a special right effect symbol enlarged from the front side of the screen appears is executed.

[Special right effect stop]
In FIG. 83 (J): the special right effect design of “3” is displayed superimposed on the right effect design of “3” temporarily stopped. Here, the special right effect design pattern is composed of a “3” number image, which is different from a normal “3” number image, and a large character image, and an image of a female character holding up three fingers. . In this way, the right effect design and the special right effect design are different character typefaces and numbers of different sizes, but have the same number “3” and are therefore the same for the player. Can give rise to the idea.

[Operation request effect]
83 (K): When the three special effect symbols of left, middle and right are stopped, the image of the “effect switching button” is displayed over the three special effect symbols (operation request effect execution means). . In this way, by displaying the image of the “effect switching button” in the center portion of the screen, it is possible to attract the player's attention.

  83 (L): When the re-change notice effect with the emphasis effect is started, the special re-change notice effect special symbol (special pattern replay symbol) is displayed on the left effect symbol when the effect switch button 45 is pressed. The effect that is stopped between and the right effect design is executed (output of the result of success). In the center of the special re-variable notice effect special design, “Replay” character information is displayed, and a special pattern (tiger pattern) is attached around it. It can be suggested that the expectation for jackpot is high.

[Temporary stop (first time)]
In FIG. 84 (M): The image of the special re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol stopped at the center position disappears, and the character information “NEXT” is displayed at the bottom of the screen (output of the result of success). Here, the production symbol is temporarily stopped in a non-winning manner. The effect symbols are arranged in the order in which the middle effect symbol including the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol including the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of the middle effect symbol are stopped ( "1"-"2"-"3") (temporary stop sequence determining means). However, each effect symbol is displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the effect symbol is not completely stopped.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, since the effect symbol is temporarily stopped by the order of the order that causes a predetermined idea, the temporary stop mode of the effect symbol can be given meaning, and only the emphasis by the emphasis effect is given. Instead, emphasis by the temporary stop mode can be added, and the fact that the re-change notice effect will be started from now on can be emphasized and transmitted to the player.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the stop order when the re-change notice effect is executed with the emphasis effect is made different from the stop order when the re-change notice effect is executed without the emphasis effect. (“Left effect design → Right effect design → Medium effect design”) When executing a re-change notice effect with an emphasis effect, it is possible to give the player a different sensation, and the emphasis effect of the emphasis effect Can be increased.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when executing the emphasis effect, since the special effect design is superimposed on the temporarily stopped effect design, the temporarily stopped effect design is hidden by the special effect design. It becomes a state. For this reason, when the special effect design that overlaps is removed, the effect design below it will appear naturally, and the effect design can appear again with simple control just to delete the special effect design. It is possible to smoothly shift to the variable display effect by the effect design.

[Revariation notice effect (second pseudo-continuous effect)]
In FIG. 84 (N): After that, a re-change notice effect that re-changes the temporarily stopped effect symbol is executed (re-change notice effect starting means). This re-variation notice effect is an effect in which the expectation of the big hit increases according to the number of times the re-change notice effect of the production symbol is executed (depending on the number of times of re-variation). When the effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is continued up to the third time. Note that while the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and changed again, the special symbols are in a changing state.

[Left effect symbol stop]
84 (O): The left effect design representing the number “1” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Right production symbol stop]
84 (P): The right effect design representing the number “5” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Right effect design sliding effect]
In FIG. 84 (Q): The effect that the once stopped right effect symbol slides is executed, and the right effect symbol starts changing again.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 85, (R): After the slip effect, the right effect symbol representing the number “2” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Special re-variation notice directing design appeared]
85 (S): In the state where the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped, an effect in which the special re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol slowly falls from the upper part of the screen is executed. In this way, by making the special re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol appear again, it is possible to express that the current variation has a high expectation of jackpot.

[Pause for special re-variation notice effect only]
In FIG. 85 (T): An effect is performed in which the special re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol that has slowly dropped from the upper part of the screen is stopped between the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol. When the special re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol stops at the center position, the re-change notice effect is continued.

[Temporary stop (second time)]
86 (U): The image of the special re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol stopped at the center position disappears, and the character information “NEXT” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Here, the production symbol is temporarily stopped in a non-winning manner. The arrangement of the production symbols is a chance ("1"-"2"-"2") that the middle production symbol and the right production symbol including the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of the left production symbol stop. . However, each effect symbol is displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the effect symbol is not completely stopped.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the emphasis effect is executed only for the first re-variation notice effect, the game is to enter the re-change notice effect at the stage of entering the re-change notice effect. On the other hand, once entering the re-change notice effect, the re-change notice effect can be executed smoothly without executing the emphasis effect. Can do.

[Revariation notice effect (pseudo continuous effect third time)]
86 (V): After that, a re-change notice effect that re-changes the temporarily stopped effect symbol is executed.

[Left effect symbol stop]
86 (W): The left effect design representing the number “3” stops at the middle position of the screen.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
86 (X): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed thereafter. At this time, the right effect design representing the number “3” is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the screen. When the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed, a reach state of the numbers “3”-“being changed”-“3” is generated in a horizontal line (on one line) on the screen. On the screen, an image that emphasizes one line that is in a reach state is also displayed.
After that, the reach effect described above is executed, and the effect that the big hit is lost is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the special effect design is displayed over the temporarily stopped production design, the enhancement production that emphasizes the start of the re-change notice production is executed. It is possible to clearly communicate to the player that the re-change notice effect may be started from now on.

  In addition, when the emphasis effect is executed, there is a possibility that the re-change notice effect will be started. Therefore, the player clearly recognizes that the re-change notice effect may be started, You can watch the contents of the subsequent production.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the emphasis effect is executed by displaying the special effect symbols in an overlapping manner on all the effect symbols in order, the emphasis effect can be divided into three stages (three steps). In this case, when the special left effect symbol is displayed on the left effect symbol, the first step out of the three steps is successful, and the special medium effect symbol is displayed on the medium effect symbol. The second step out of the three steps is successful, and when the special right effect design is displayed over the right performance design, all three steps are successful. For this reason, in this embodiment, unless all three stages included in the emphasis effect are cleared, it is possible to exhibit the gameability that the re-change notice effect is not started, and the start condition of the re-change notice effect is difficult. As a thing, the range of the production of the emphasis production can be expanded.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special effect design is displayed in an overlapped order with respect to all effect designs, and if the subsequent button press effect is not successful, the re-change notice effect is not started. Therefore, it is possible to increase the value of the effect of the re-change notice effect accompanied by the emphasis effect by making the start condition of the re-change notice effect more difficult.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the re-variation notice effect is started through the emphasis effect, the number of executions of the re-change notice effect is confirmed (pseudo 3 confirmation), so the re-change notice effect is finished once. It is possible to get rid of the anxiety that it may be, and the player can watch the development of the subsequent game with peace of mind.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the special effect design is composed of a large number image and an image of a female character's finger character, the special effect design is intuitively easy to understand and has two different types. The effect of emphasizing special effects can be improved by the image.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the relationship between the effect design and the special effect design has the same number but the display mode is different. It is possible to make the player recognize that the symbol is of the same system, and it is possible to execute an intuitively easy-to-understand emphasis effect while clarifying the role of the special effect symbol.

[Success and failure examples of emphasis production]
87 and 88 are continuous diagrams showing variations of the successful example and the failed example of the enhancement effect. In addition, although the success example of an emphasis production is as having demonstrated previously, it demonstrates easily together with a failure example.

[Variable display production start (pseudo continuous production first)]
87 (A): In synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol row are scrolled in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins.

[Left effect symbol stop]
87 (B): The left effect symbol representing the number “1” is temporarily stopped at the middle position of the screen.

(Special left effect design stop)
87 (C): A special left effect symbol of “1” is displayed in a superimposed manner on a left effect symbol of “1” that is temporarily stopped.

[Intermediate design stop (success emphasis production)]
87 (D): When the emphasis effect is successful, when the special left effect symbol “1” is superimposed on the left effect symbol “1” and displayed, the number “2” is displayed at the middle position of the screen. The medium effect symbol representing "" is temporarily stopped.

[Special medium effect design stop (success emphasis production)]
In FIG. 87 (E): The special medium effect symbol of “2” is displayed superimposed on the medium effect symbol of “2” that is temporarily stopped.

[Intermediate design stop (failure emphasis production)]
87 (F): On the other hand, when the emphasis effect fails, a special left effect symbol of “1” is displayed on the left effect symbol of “1”, and then the number “2” is displayed at the middle position of the screen. The medium effect symbol representing “3” passes and the medium effect symbol representing the number “3” stops.

[Right production design stop (failure emphasis production)]
In FIG. 87 (G): The effect symbol stops at the difference between “1”-“3”-“4” substantially in synchronization with the special symbol stop display.

[Right production design stop (success emphasis production)]
88 (H): When the emphasis effect is successful, when the special effect effect “2” is superimposed on the medium effect symbol “2”, the number “3” is displayed at the middle position of the screen. The right performance symbol representing "" temporarily stops.

[Special medium effect design stop (success emphasis production)]
(I) in FIG. 88: The special right effect design of “3” is displayed superimposed on the right effect design of “3” that is temporarily stopped.

[Right production design stop (failure emphasis production)]
88 (J): On the other hand, when the emphasis production fails, the special production effect “2” is superimposed on the middle production symbol “2”, and then the number “3” is displayed at the middle position of the screen. The right effect design representing “4” stops and the right performance design representing the number “4” stops.

[Right production design stop (failure emphasis production)]
88 (K): The effect symbol stops at the difference between “1”-“2”-“4” substantially in synchronization with the special symbol stop display.

  88 (L): When the three special effect symbols of left, middle and right are stopped, the image of the “effect switching button” is displayed over the three special effect symbols.

  88 (M): When a re-change notice effect with an emphasis effect is started, the special re-change notice effect dedicated symbol is between the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol when the effect switch button 45 is pressed. An effect that is stopped at the time is executed (success emphasis effect).

[Temporary stop (first time)]
(N) in FIG. 88: The image of the special re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol stopped at the center position disappears, and the character information “NEXT” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Thereafter, the pseudo-continuous effect is continued three times, and thereafter the reach effect is executed.

  88 (O): When the re-change notice effect with the emphasis effect is not started, even if the player presses the effect switch button 45, the special re-change notice effect dedicated symbol is not displayed. Then, almost in synchronism with the stop display of the special symbol, the effect symbol stops at the difference between “1”-“2”-“3” (failure emphasis effect).

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variation display effect, reach effect, pre-reach notice effect, stored number display effect, big-time effect, re-change notice effect, emphasis effect, etc. are all controlled through the following control process.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 89 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, a period of 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 command reception process (step S400), working memory effect management process (step S401), effect symbol management process (step S402), display output process (step S404), lamp driving process (step S406), and acoustic driving. This includes a subroutine group of processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (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 command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number increases, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number decreases, a start port Winning sound control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, variation pattern command, variation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, state designation command, round number command, error notification command, jackpot end effect command, number cut There are a counter value command, a change pattern destination determination command, a stop display time end command, a right normal winning entry game command, and the like.

  Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the execution of the above-described stored number display effect and the pre-reading notice effect using the markers M1 and M2. The contents of the working memory effect management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the stop display effect using the effect symbol, or at the time of the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31. Control the contents of the production. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects effect patterns of various notice effects (notice effect before reach occurrence, notice effect after reach, etc.). 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). , An operation memory effect pattern number, a prefetch notice effect pattern number, a change effect pattern number, a change notice effect number, a background pattern 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 effect content (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, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the driving IC of the movable body 40g. The movable body 40g operates using the movable body motor 57 as a drive source, and produces an effect in synchronization with the display of an image by the liquid crystal display 42 or independently.

  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 action memory effect management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Working memory production management process]
FIG. 90 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the working memory effect management process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories has been 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 the effect command at the time when the number of working memories increases is stored. When it is confirmed that the production command when the number of working memories increases is saved (step S700: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S702. When it is not possible to confirm that the production command when the number of working memories increases is saved (step S700: No), the production control CPU 126 does not execute step S702.

  Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect selection process when the number of working memories increases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect for displaying the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time when the number of working memories decreases 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 the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored. When it is confirmed that the production command when the number of working memories decreases is saved (step S704: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S706. If it is not possible to confirm that the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored (step S704: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S706.

Step S706: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect selection processing when the number of working memories decreases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect of sliding the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 89).

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 91 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. Further, 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. 14) 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 selects the content of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.), or the effect pattern for the notice effect (the reach other than the pre-reading notice effect pattern). Pre-occurrence notice pattern, reach notice notice pattern, 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 processing, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the stop 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 stop 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 in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the stop display effect. Thereby, the stop 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 (design effect execution). means). However, in the present embodiment, at the time of a small hit, the stop display effect is executed in a manner similar to or approximated to a loss.

  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 processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the prominent effect according to various conditions (for example, winning type). For example, in the case of 16 round big hits, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 16-round big role effect pattern as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). . As a result, the image of the prominent effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 92 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. 89) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 89). 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 a variation pattern command or a 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.

  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 corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 can select an effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time by referring to an effect pattern selection table (not shown). it can. The production pattern numbers may be prepared in pairs with the variation pattern commands, or a plurality of production pattern numbers may be prepared for one variation pattern command.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), changes the effect schedule (change time, reach type, and reach occurrence timing) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, and stops. The display 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”.

  The above procedure corresponds to the case of “small hit”, but when it corresponds to 10 round big hit or 16 round big hit, the production 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. Note that, in the big hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched for each big hit stop symbol. The specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart.

  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.). The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  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 (notice effect executing means). 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). As described above, the notice effect is for notifying the player of the possibility that the 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. However, when executing a card acquisition effect or a result confirmation effect, it is preferable not to execute various notice effects.

  Step S616: The effect control CPU 126 executes a mode effect management process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image corresponding to the stay mode. Note that the details of the specific control will be described later using still another flowchart.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 91), the variation display effect and the stop display effect are executed based on the actually selected variation effect pattern (effect execution means), and various A notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern. In addition, various stay mode effects are executed based on the background (stay) mode pattern selected here (effect execution means).

[Big hit variation pattern selection process]
FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S800: The effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and loads the variation pattern command. As a result, it is possible to confirm what type of jackpot variation pattern is the current variation.

  Step S802: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the loaded variation pattern is a variation pattern after reaching.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is the variation pattern after reach (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S806 and cannot confirm that the current variation pattern is the variation pattern after reach. In the case (No), the production control CPU 126 executes step S804.

  Step S804: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the loaded change pattern is a change pattern after reaching the post-change notice effect.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is the variation pattern after reaching the re-variable notice effect (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S808, and the current variation pattern is reached after the re-change notice effect. When it is not possible to confirm that the variation pattern is afterward (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S805.

  Step S805: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the loaded variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S812 and cannot confirm that the current variation pattern is the non-reach variation pattern. In the case (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S810.

  Step S806: The effect control CPU 126 executes a post-reach effect 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. The type of effect symbol determined here constitutes the above “hit combination”. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern corresponding to a normal reach effect or a super reach effect according to the type of change pattern (long or short change time). For example, if it is a non-time shortening state, the process which selects the effect shown in FIG. 41 will be performed, and if it is a time shortening state, the process which selects the effect shown in FIGS.

  Step S808: The effect control CPU 126 executes a post-refresh notice effect post reach effect selection process (re-change notice effect executing means). 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. The type of effect symbol determined here constitutes the above “hit combination”. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern for executing the reach effect after executing the re-change notice effect according to the type of the change pattern (length of change time). For example, while selecting the effects shown in FIGS. 76 to 80, a process of selecting an effect that will ultimately be a hit is executed.

  Step S810: The effect control CPU 126 executes a post-re-change notice effect post reach effect selection process with a success effect (re-change notice effect executing means, emphasis effect executing means). 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. The type of effect symbol determined here constitutes the above “hit combination”. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern for executing a reach effect after executing a re-change notice effect with a successful effect. For example, while selecting the effects shown in FIGS. 81 to 86, a process of selecting an effect that will ultimately be a hit is executed.

Step S812: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect selection process for non-reach. 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. The type of effect symbol determined here constitutes the above “hit combination”. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern that suddenly hits without executing the reach effect. For example, the process of selecting the winning effect of the effect symbol shown in (J) in FIG. 70 is executed.
Then, when the process of step S806, step S808, step S810, or step S812 ends, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-process (FIG. 92).

[Variation production pattern selection process during loss]
FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the above-described variation effect pattern selection processing at the time of loss. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S820: The effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and loads the variation pattern command. As a result, it is possible to confirm what type of outlier variation pattern the current variation is.

  Step S822: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the loaded variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern.

  As a result, if it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S832, and cannot confirm that the current variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern ( No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S824.

  Step S824: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the loaded change pattern is a non-reach change pattern after the re-change notice effect.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is the non-reach variation pattern after the re-variation notice effect (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S834, and the current variation pattern is the non-reach after the re-change notification effect. When it is not possible to confirm that the pattern is a variation pattern (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S826.

  Step S826: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the loaded variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern after failure emphasis effect.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern after failure emphasis production (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S836, and the current variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern after failure emphasis production. If it cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S828.

  Step S828: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the loaded fluctuation pattern is a deviation fluctuation pattern after reaching.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is a shift variation pattern after reaching (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S838 and cannot confirm that the current variation pattern is a shift variation pattern after reaching. In the case (No), the production control CPU 126 executes step S830.

  Step S830: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the loaded change pattern is a shift change pattern after reaching after the change change notice effect.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is a shift variation pattern after reaching after the re-change notice effect (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S840, and the current change pattern is reached after the re-change notice effect. When it is not possible to confirm that this is a shift variation pattern later (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S842.

  Step S832: The effect control CPU 126 executes a non-reach off effect 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 received from the main control CPU 72. The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S834: The effect control CPU 126 executes a non-reach off effect selection process after the re-change notice effect (re-change notice effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect pattern that causes a shift without executing the reach effect but executes the re-change notice effect. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes the effects shown in FIG. 76 and FIG. 77, but the effect that the re-variation notice effect dedicated symbol does not stop at the center position or the re-change notice effect dedicated symbol is once in the center position. A process of selecting an effect that stops but does not develop into a reach effect is executed.

  Step S836: The effect control CPU 126 executes a non-reach off effect selection process after the failure emphasis effect. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect pattern that causes a shift without executing the reach effect but executes the re-change notice effect. For example, processing for selecting effects shown in (F) and (G) in FIG. 87 and (J), (K), and (O) in FIG. 88 is executed.

  Step S838: The effect control CPU 126 executes a shift effect selection process after reaching. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a reach effect and selects an effect pattern that is out of place. For example, while selecting the reach effect shown in FIG. 41, a process of selecting an effect that will eventually be lost is executed.

  Step S840: The effect control CPU 126 executes a shift effect selection process after reaching after the re-change notice effect (re-change notice effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes the reach effect after executing the re-change notice effect, and selects an effect pattern that finally becomes a deviation. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect that will eventually be lost while selecting the effects shown in FIGS. 76 to 80.

Step S842: The effect control CPU 126 executes a shift effect selection process after reaching the re-change notice effect with success emphasis effect (change notice effect executing means, emphasis effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes the reach effect after executing the re-change notice effect accompanied by the success emphasis effect, and selects an effect pattern that eventually becomes a deviation. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect that will ultimately be a hit while selecting the effects shown in FIGS.
Then, when any process from step S832 to step S842 is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-process (FIG. 92).

[Non-reach off stage selection process]
FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the non-reach off effect selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S710: The production control CPU 126 checks whether or not the current fluctuation pattern is a non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern having a prescribed fluctuation time (disclosure condition setting means, presentation execution condition setting means). The specified variation time can be set to 13 seconds, for example.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation pattern is a non-reach deviation variation pattern having a prescribed variation time (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S712, and the present variation pattern has a prescribed variation time. When it is not possible to confirm that the non-reach deviation variation pattern has (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S724.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the card acquisition effect and the result confirmation effect are executed only when the non-reach deviation variation pattern having the specified variation time is selected, so that harmony with other effects is achieved. However, the card acquisition effect and the result confirmation effect can be executed smoothly.

  Step S712: The effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the mode status value indicates any one of “Patience mode (pine stage)”, “Patience mode (bamboo stage)”, and “Patience mode (ume stage)”. Confirm. Here, the “mode status” is a variable that holds an identification number corresponding to each mode, zone, and stage, and the value is updated each time a mode transition or the like is performed. A unique identification number is assigned to each mode, zone, and stage. By referring to the value of the mode status, it is possible to confirm in which mode the game is currently being executed. The mode status is stored in the RAM 130, and the initial value of the mode status is set to a value for the normal mode.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the mode status indicates one of the values “Patience mode (pine stage)”, “Patience mode (bamboo stage)”, “Patience mode (plum stage)” (Yes) ), The effect control CPU 126 executes step S714, and the mode status value indicates one of the values of “patience mode (pine stage)”, “patience mode (bamboo stage)”, and “patience mode (plum stage)”. If it cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S724.

  Step S714: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the value of the card counter is less than 3. Here, the “card counter” is a variable that holds the number of cards acquired in the patience mode, and the value is incremented each time a card acquisition effect is executed. Therefore, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm how many cards are currently acquired by referring to the value of the card counter. The card counter is stored in the RAM 130, and the initial value of the card counter is set to “0”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the card counter is less than 3 (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes Step S716 and when it is not possible to confirm that the value of the card counter is less than 3 (No), the effect The control CPU 126 executes step S720.

  Step S716: The effect control CPU 126 executes card acquisition effect selection processing (effect execution element acquisition effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the card acquisition effect. The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S718: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of incrementing the card counter. Specifically, a process of adding 1 to the value of the card counter stored in the RAM 130 is executed.

  Step S720: The effect control CPU 126 executes a result confirmation effect selection process (determination effect execution means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the result confirmation effect (determination effect). The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S722: The effect control CPU 126 executes processing for resetting the card counter. Specifically, a process of setting “0” to the value of the card counter stored in the RAM 130 is executed.

  Step S724: The effect control CPU 126 executes a normal non-reach off effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern that is shifted without executing the reach effect. For example, if it is a non-time shortening state, a process for selecting an effect shown in FIG. 40 is executed, and if it is a time shortening state, an effect shown in (H), (I), etc. in FIGS. Execute the process.

  And after finishing the process of the said step S718, step S722, or step S724, the production | presentation control CPU126 returns to a fluctuation production pattern selection process at the time of deviation (FIG. 94).

[Card acquisition effect selection processing]
FIG. 96 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the card acquisition effect selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S730: The effect control CPU 126 executes processing for determining the type of card to be displayed (output) in the card acquisition effect with reference to the card selection table. Details of the card selection table will be described later.

  Step S732: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process for storing the contents of the selected card. Specifically, a process of storing the contents of the card determined in the previous step S730 in the RAM 130 is executed. It should be noted that the acquired card is reduced and displayed during execution of the patience mode effect based on the contents of the card stored here.

  Step S734: The effect control CPU 126 executes card acquisition effect setting processing. Specifically, an effect pattern for executing a card acquisition effect is set with the card determined in the previous step S730. Thereby, for example, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG. 51 or the like is executed.

  When the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the non-reach effect selecting process (FIG. 95).

[Card selection table]
FIG. 97 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a card selection table.
This table is a table that is referred to when a card is selected in the card acquisition effect selection process (step S730 in FIG. 96).

In the left column in the figure, the first card C1 to the fifth card C5 prepared in the present embodiment are displayed. The first card C1 corresponds to the card shown in FIG. 56A, the second card C2 corresponds to the card shown in FIG. 56B, and the third card C3 corresponds to the card shown in FIG. It corresponds to the card shown in (C). The fourth card C4 corresponds to the card shown in FIG. 56D, and the fifth card C5 corresponds to the card shown in FIG. 56E.
In the upper column in the figure, “low probability state” and “high probability state” are displayed as internal states.

  In the low-probability state, the ratio that the “first card C1” is selected is 40%, the ratio that the “second card C2” is selected is 30%, and the “third card C3” is selected. The rate at which “the fourth card C4” is selected is 10%.

  For this reason, in a low probability state, a card with a high stage up expectation is set to be difficult to select. Further, in the low probability state, the “fifth card C5” having the highest stage up expectation is set to not be selected.

  On the other hand, in the high probability state, the ratio of “first card C1” being selected is 10%, the ratio of “second card C2” being selected is 15%, and “third card C3” is selected. The ratio of “4th card C4” is 25%, and the ratio of “5th card C5” is 30%.

  For this reason, in the high probability state, the setting content is such that a card having a high stage up expectation is easily selected. Further, in the high probability state, the “fifth card C5” having the highest stage up expectation is selected at a rate of 30%.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to simply collect three cards, but to enjoy what kind of cards can be collected and how to use the collected cards. Such a fun can be given to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by using such a selection table, a card with a relatively low stage up expectation is selected in the low probability state, and a card with a relatively high stage up expectation in the high probability state. Because it is selected, even in the stage of collecting cards, it can exhibit a new gameability that the internal state can be estimated by the difference in strength information (difference in the number of stars) contained in the card it can.

[Result confirmation effect selection processing]
FIG. 98 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the result confirmation effect selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S740: The effect control CPU 126 executes card selection processing. At the stage of executing this process, since three cards are already gathered, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting any one of the three cards. The card can be selected at random from the three cards, or may be selected by changing the selection rate according to the internal state or the strength of the card. The contents of the three cards are stored in the RAM 130 in the previous card content storage process (step S732 in FIG. 96).

  Step S742: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the internal state is a high probability state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the state designation command, and confirms whether or not the internal state is a high probability state.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the internal state is a high probability state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S748. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the internal state is a high probability state (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S744.

  Step S744: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the value of the mode status indicates the value of “endurance mode (pine stage)”. The reason for executing this confirmation processing is that in this embodiment, “persistence mode (three sisters stage)” is a stage in which the high probability is determined, so in the low probability state, from “persistence mode (pine stage)” to “persistence” This is because the stage cannot be shifted to the “mode (three sisters stage)”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the mode status indicates the value of “patience mode (pine stage)” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S752, and the value of the mode status is “patient mode ( When it is not possible to confirm that the value indicates “pine stage)” (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S746.

  Step S746: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a predetermined random number lottery (stage up lottery) has been won. Specifically, a predetermined lottery (for example, a lottery to win in half) is executed using a production random number.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the predetermined random number lottery is won (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S748. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the predetermined random number lottery is won (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S752.

  Step S748: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a successful effect pattern by the selected card. Specifically, an effect pattern for executing a successful effect is selected by the card selected in the previous card selection process (step S740). For example, when the third card C3 is selected in the previous card selection process, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (G), (H), and (I) in FIGS. 57, 58, and 59 is executed.

  Step S750: The effect control CPU 126 executes a mode status update process. Specifically, if the current stay stage is “Patience mode (plum stage)”, the mode status value is updated to “Patience mode (bamboo stage)”. (Bamboo stage) ”, the mode status value is updated to“ Patience mode (pine stage) ”. If the current stay stage is“ Patience mode (pine stage) ”, the mode status value is changed. Execute the process to update to “Patience mode (three sisters stage)”

  Step S752: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a failure effect pattern by the selected card. Specifically, an effect pattern for executing the failure effect is selected by the card selected in the previous card selection process (step S740). For example, when the third card C3 is selected in the previous card selection process, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (G), (J), and (K) in FIGS. 57, 58, and 59 is executed.

  Step S754: The effect control CPU 126 executes a mode status update process. Specifically, a process of updating the mode status value to “normal mode” is executed. As a result, the endurance mode effect ends, and a transition is made to the effect in the normal mode.

  When the processing of step S750 or step S754 is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the non-reach effect selecting process (FIG. 95).

[Mode production management process]
FIG. 99 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of the mode effect management process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S850: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the internal state is a time reduction state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the state designation command, and confirms whether or not the internal state is a time reduction state.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the internal state is the time reduction state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes Step S852. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the internal state is the time reduction state (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S858.

  Step S852: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether the previous winning symbol is “4 round normal symbol 1” or “4 round normal symbol 2”. Confirmation as to which symbol the previous winning symbol corresponds can be realized by storing information on the winning symbol in the RAM 130 at the time of the previous winning.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the previous winning symbol is “4 round normal symbol 1” or “4 round normal symbol 2” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S852. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the previous winning symbol is either “4 round normal symbol 1” or “4 round normal symbol 2” (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S854.

  Step S854: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the previous winning symbol is “4 round probability variation symbol”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the previous winning symbol is “4-round probability variation symbol” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S856. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the previous winning symbol is “4-round probability variation symbol” (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S862.

  Step S856: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game is 100 or less. The confirmation of the number of times of change can be realized by counting the number of times of change of the special symbol after the big hit game is finished in the RAM 130.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game is 100 or less (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S860. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the end of the big hit game is 100 or less (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S862.

  Step S858: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting background images for various modes corresponding to the non-time shortened state (stage effect executing means). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a “normal mode” background image (FIG. 40) and a “persistence mode” background image (FIG. 47). Note that the details of the specific control will be described later using still another flowchart.

Step S860: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image for the coast mode. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes processing for selecting a background image shown in FIG.
Step S862: The effect control CPU 126 executes processing for selecting a background image for the fireworks mode. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image shown in FIG.

  In any case, when the process of step S858, step S860, or step S862 is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-process (FIG. 92).

[Background image selection processing for various modes]
FIG. 100 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the background image selection processing for various modes. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S870: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the value of the mode status indicates the value of “normal mode”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the mode status indicates the value of “normal mode” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S878, and the value of the mode status indicates the value of “normal mode”. If it cannot be confirmed that the image is displayed (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S872.

  Step S872: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the mode status value indicates the value of “patience mode (plum stage)”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the mode status indicates the value of “patience mode (plum stage)” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S880, and the value of the mode status is “patience mode ( When it is not possible to confirm that the value of “ume stage)” is indicated (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S874.

  Step S874: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the mode status value indicates the value of “patience mode (bamboo stage)”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the mode status indicates the value of “persistence mode (bamboo stage)” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S882, and the value of the mode status is “persistence mode ( When it is not possible to confirm that the value of “bamboo stage” is indicated (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S876.

  Step S876: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the value of the mode status indicates the value of “endurance mode (pine stage)”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the mode status indicates the value of “patience mode (pine stage)” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S884, and the value of the mode status is “patience mode ( When it is not possible to confirm that the value indicates “pine stage)” (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S886.

  Step S878: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image (state disclosure effect) for the normal mode (state disclosure effect executing means). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes processing for selecting a background image shown in FIG.

  Step S880: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image (state non-disclosure effect) for the plum stage in the patience mode (state non-disclosure effect executing means). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image shown in [F20] in FIG.

  Step S882: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image (state non-disclosure effect) for the bamboo stage in the patience mode (state non-disclosure effect executing means). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image shown in [F23] in FIG.

  Step S884: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image (state non-disclosure effect) for the pine stage in the patience mode (state non-disclosure effect executing means). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image shown in [F27] in FIG.

  Step S886: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image (status disclosure effect) for the three sister stages in the patience mode (status disclosure effect execution means). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image shown in [F30] in FIG.

  Then, when any of the processes from step S878 to step S886 is finished, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the mode effect management process (FIG. 99).

[Processing when the variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 101 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of processing when the variable winning device is activated. The variable winning device operation process is a subroutine of execution selection processing (step S902), variable winning device operation pre-processing (step S904), variable winning device operation in-process (step S906), and variable winning device operation post-processing (step S908). This is a configuration including a (program module) group. Here, first, the basic flow of the variable winning device operating process will be described along each process.

  Step S902: 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 S904 to S908) from the “jump table”. 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 variable winning device operating process as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the variable winning device activation pre-processing has not yet started, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device activation pre-processing (step S904) as the next jump destination. Further, if the variable winning device operation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operating process (step S906) as the next jump destination. Furthermore, if the process during operation of the variable winning device is completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operation post-processing (step S908) as the next jump destination.

  Step S904: In the variable winning device pre-operation process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the contents of the big role effect to be executed during the big hit game. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S906: In the variable winning device operating 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 switch button 45 during execution of the big hit effect, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and the content of the effect (button effect) according to the result is monitored. The control information is instructed to the display control CPU 146. Further, in this variable winning device operating process, it is determined whether or not to execute the above-mentioned in-memory extended game effect according to the game situation during the big hit game. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S908: In the variable winning device post-operation process, the effect control CPU 126 executes an effect of transmitting the transfer destination mode to the player during the end time of the variable winning device. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes the patience mode entry effect, the fireworks mode entry effect, or the coast mode entry effect according to the presence or absence of the winning symbol or the time reduction state.

[Pre-processing of variable winning device operation]
FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the variable winning device operating pre-process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S900: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the special big actor production execution permission flag is set to ON (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S903, and the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON. If this cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S901.

  Step S901: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning is based on the “first special symbol”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the stop symbol command, and confirms whether or not the current winning is based on the “first special symbol”.

When the current winning is based on the “first special symbol” (step S900: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S910.
On the other hand, when the current winning is not based on the “first special symbol” (step S900: No), that is, when the current winning is based on the “second special symbol”, the effect control CPU 126 performs step S930. Run.

  Step S903: The production control CPU 126 resets the special big role production execution permission flag to OFF. Here, the special big role production execution permission flag is stored in the RAM 130, and if the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON, the super fireworks bonus, the super super fireworks bonus, etc. are continuously displayed during the big hit game. The bonus can be executed or the second chance lamp 400 can be turned on. It should be noted that the special big actor production execution permission flag is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the in-memory extended resort determination process (FIG. 106) described below.

  Step S905: The production control CPU 126 executes a special big role production execution process (winning result prior teaching production execution means, special special game production execution means). Specifically, an effect pattern shown in (H) in FIG. 69 to (J) in FIG. 70 or the like is selected. Note that the details of the specific control will be described later using still another flowchart.

Step S910: The effect control CPU 126 executes a first special symbol winning process. Note that the details of the specific control will be described later using still another flowchart.
Step S930: The effect control CPU 126 executes a second special symbol winning process. Note that the details of the specific control will be described later using still another flowchart.
When the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operation processing (FIG. 101).

[Processing during the execution of special heroes]
FIG. 103 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the special big role production execution process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S907: The effect control CPU 126 executes special hero middle effect continuation processing (winning result prior teaching effect execution means, special special game effect execution means). Specifically, an effect pattern shown in (H) in FIG. 69 to (J) in FIG. 70 or the like is selected. For example, along with the scene where a female character is praying with both hands together, the character information “This fireworks road is not afraid” is continuously displayed, and the effect is displayed in the upper left of the screen. A setting for executing the stop display effect after the variable display effect of the symbol is performed. Note that the character information of “right-handed” is set to non-display because the big hit game is over and the game state is advantageous to the left. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S909.

  Step S909: The effect control CPU 126 executes the in-memory extended game determination process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of determining whether or not the conditions of the in-memory extended resort are satisfied, and determining the contents of the effect at the time of execution if the conditions are satisfied. The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  When the above process is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operation pre-process (FIG. 102).

[Process when winning the first special symbol]
FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol winning process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S912: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 6”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the stop symbol command, and confirms whether or not the winning symbol corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 6”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 6” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S914. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16-round probability variation 6” (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S916.

Step S914: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special bonus effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in FIG.
Step S916: The effect control CPU 126 executes a launch challenge bonus effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes processing for selecting effects shown in FIGS.

  Step S918: Next, the production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to any one of “10 round probability variation 4-6” and “16 round probability variation 2, 4, 5”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the stop symbol command, and the winning symbol is "10 round probability variation 4-6", "16 round probability variation 2, 4, 5". Check if any of them applies.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to any one of “10-round probability variation 4-6” and “16-round probability variation 2, 4, 5” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S920. Run. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the current winning symbol is one of “10 round probability variation 4-6” or “16 round probability variation 2, 4, 5” (No), that is, the current winning symbol When it is confirmed that the symbol corresponds to any one of “10 round normal symbol 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation symbol 1-3”, and “16 round probability variation symbol 1, 3”, the effect control CPU 126 performs step. S922 is executed.

Step S920: The effect control CPU 126 executes a launch success effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in (K) and (L) in FIG.
Step S922: The effect control CPU 126 executes a launch failure effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting effects shown in (M) and (N) in FIG.

  Step S924: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of setting a value corresponding to “endurance mode (plum stage)” as the value of the mode status. Thereby, the variable display effect is started at the plum stage in the patience mode.

Step S926: The effect control CPU 126 executes processing for resetting the card counter. Specifically, a process of setting “0” to the value of the card counter stored in the RAM 130 is executed. As a result, the variable display effect is started at the plum stage in the patience mode with the acquisition card being “0”.
Then, when the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operation pre-processing (FIG. 102).

[Process when winning the second special symbol]
FIG. 105 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol winning process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S932: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 7”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the stop symbol command, and confirms whether or not the winning symbol corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol 7”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16-round probability variation symbol 7” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S936. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16-round probability variation symbol 7” (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S934.

  Step S934: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to “10 round probability variation symbol 7”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the stop symbol command, and confirms whether or not the winning symbol corresponds to “10 round probability variation symbol 7”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to “10 round probability variation symbol 7” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S938. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the current winning symbol corresponds to “10 round probability variation symbol 7” (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S940.

  Step S936: The effect control CPU 126 executes a fireworks bonus effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in FIG.

  Step S937: The effect control CPU 126 executes the in-memory extended game determination process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of determining whether or not the conditions of the in-memory extended resort are satisfied, and determining the contents of the effect at the time of execution if the conditions are satisfied. The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S938: The effect control CPU 126 executes festival bonus effect selection processing. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in FIG.

Step S940: The effect control CPU 126 executes a fireworks mode end effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in (J) in FIG. In addition, since the fireworks mode has already ended when winning in the non-time shortened state, the fireworks mode end effect can be made without any particular effect. Further, when winning in the low probability time shortened state, it is possible to execute the coast mode entry effect and the fireworks mode entry effect.
Then, when the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operation pre-processing (FIG. 102).

[Remembrance judgment process in memory]
FIG. 106 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the in-store extended resort determination process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S950: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not a winning variation pattern exists in the memory of the lottery element of the second special symbol. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm whether or not the winning variation pattern exists by confirming the variation pattern destination determination command.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning variation pattern exists in the memory of the lottery element of the second special symbol (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S952. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the winning variation pattern exists in the memory of the lottery element of the second special symbol (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the second special symbol winning process (FIG. 105).

  Step S952: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the winning present in the memory is the winning of “10 round probability variation symbol 7” or “16 round probability variation symbol 7”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the type of winning symbol by confirming the variation pattern destination determination command.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning present in the memory is the winning of “10 round probability variation symbol 7” or “16 round probability variation symbol 7” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S954. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the winning present in the memory is the winning of “10 round probability variation 7” or “16 round probability variation 7” (No), the production control CPU 126 performs the second special symbol winning process. Return to FIG.

  Step S954: The effect control CPU 126 sets the first chance lamp lighting permission flag to ON. The first chance lamp lighting permission flag is stored in the RAM 130. When the first chance lamp lighting permission flag is set to ON, the first chance lamp 300 can be turned on during the big hit game. The first chance lamp lighting permission flag is reset when the first chance lamp 300 is turned on.

  Step S956: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the winning present in the memory is “16 round probability variation symbol 7”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the type of winning symbol by confirming the variation pattern destination determination command.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning present in the memory is the winning of “16 round probability variation 7” (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S958. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the winning present in the memory is “16 round probability variation 7” (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the second special symbol winning process (FIG. 105).

  Step S958: The production control CPU 126 sets the special big role production execution permission flag to ON. The special big actor production execution permission flag is stored in the RAM 130. When the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON, a super fireworks bonus is executed during the big hit game, or the second chance lamp 400 is lit. It will be in a state that can be allowed to. It should be noted that the special big role production execution permission flag is reset when the next jackpot game is started, and specifically, is reset in the variable winning device operation pre-process (FIG. 102).

Step S959: The production control CPU 126 executes an execution opportunity number lottery process. In this execution opportunity number lottery process, the execution opportunity number relating to the execution opportunity of the in-memory reaming effect is determined in advance by lottery. A plurality of values (“1”, “3”, “7”, “11”, etc.) are prepared for the number of execution triggers, and any one numerical value is selected by lottery.
And after finishing the above process, the production control CPU 126 returns to the second special symbol winning process (FIG. 105).

[Processing during variable winning system operation (1)]
FIG. 107 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the above variable winning device operating process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure. In addition, this variable winning device operating process (1) is a flowchart in the case where the count effect is executed on the effect display device 200 during the big hit game.

  Step S960: The effect control CPU 126 executes round number display effect selection processing. Specifically, the production control CPU 126 displays the number of rounds currently being played in the big hit game, and during the special big role production, the round of the big hit for two times in the renso is expressed as if it was a big hit for one time. For the final round, an effect is performed such as teaching the end of the big hit game in this round. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S961.

  Step S961: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the right normal winning opening entry command has been 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 the right normal winning entry game command is stored. In addition, a limitation that “the game is a big hit game in the case of corresponding to 16 round probability variation symbol 7” can be added to this confirmation.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the right ordinary winning opening entrance command is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S962, and cannot confirm that the right ordinary winning entrance entering command is stored. In the case (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 101).

  Step S962: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect display device count-up effect selection processing. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern that counts up the number of balls entered into the normal winning opening 24 using the 7-segment LED of the effect display device 200 is executed. The effect control CPU 126 stores the total number of entered balls in the RAM 130.

  Step S964: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the total number of times of entering the ball matches the number of times of execution. Note that the number of execution triggers is determined in step S959 of the in-store extended resort determination process (FIG. 106).

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the total number of times of entering the ball matches the number of times of execution (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S966, and the total number of times of entering the ball matches the number of times of execution. When this cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 101).

  Step S966: The effect control CPU 126 executes a first chance lamp lighting effect selection process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for lighting the first chance lamp 300. Specifically, the effect pattern shown in FIG. 67 (C) is selected.

  Step S968: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the special big actor production execution permission flag is set to ON (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S970, and the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON. When this cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 101).

  Step S970: The effect control CPU 126 executes a second chance lamp lighting effect selection process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for lighting the second chance lamp 400. Specifically, the effect pattern shown in FIG. 68E is selected.

Step S972: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special big role effect (super fireworks bonus effect) selection process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means, special special game effect executing means). Specifically, the effect pattern shown in FIG. 68 etc. is selected. Note that this special big role medium effect (super fireworks bonus effect) is continuously executed until the next 16 round big hit game ends with the second special symbol variable display effect in between.
Then, when the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operation processing (FIG. 101).

[Round number display effect selection processing]
FIG. 108 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of round number display effect selection processing. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S1700: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a round number command has been received. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and checks whether or not the round number command is stored. If the round number command is received as a result of the confirmation (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1702. On the other hand, when the round number command is not received (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process.

  Step S1702: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production is currently being executed. Specifically, during the jackpot game, the execution of a special big role production (super fireworks bonus production or super super fireworks bonus production, etc.) is set, or the special big role production is continuously set when the big hit game starts. By doing so, it is confirmed whether or not the special big role production is being executed during the current round game. As a result of the confirmation, if the special big role production is being executed (Yes), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1704. On the other hand, when the special big role production is not being executed (No), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1709.

  Step S1704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current round corresponds to the final round. Specifically, by confirming whether or not the information of the round number command confirmed in the previous step S1700 corresponds to the final round (for example, 16 rounds), the current round becomes the final round. Check if it is compatible. As a result of the confirmation, if the current round corresponds to the final round (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1706. On the other hand, when the current round does not correspond to the final round (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1708.

  Step S1706: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production execution permission flag is ON. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the flag buffer area of the RAM 130, refers to the value of the special big actor effect execution permission flag, and confirms whether or not the referred value is 01H corresponding to ON. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special big role production execution permission flag is ON. As a result of the confirmation, if the special big role production execution permission flag is ON (Yes), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1708. On the other hand, when the special big role production execution permission flag is not ON (No), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1707.

  Step S1707: The effect control CPU 126 executes a final round display effect selection process. Specifically, as described in (L) of FIG. 70 above, when the final 16 rounds of the 16-round big hit game are performed during the super fireworks bonus production, and the in-memory villa is not fixed The effect control CPU 126 performs a setting for executing the effect of displaying the character information of “final round” at the top of the screen.

  Step S1708: The effect control CPU 126 executes a round number non-display effect selection process. Specifically, as described in FIGS. 68 (E) to 69 (G) and 70 (K), the number of rounds is displayed in rounds other than the final round during the super fireworks bonus production. do not do. In addition, as long as the special big actor production execution permission flag is ON, the production in which the number of rounds is displayed is not executed, including the last round (16 rounds). For example, if another special big role production (super super fireworks bonus) starts during the special big role production (super fireworks bonus production), the number of rounds will be displayed until the special big role production execution permission flag turns off The production to be performed is not executed.

  Step S1709: The effect control CPU 126 executes a corresponding round number display effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 performs setting to execute an effect of displaying character information of the number of rounds corresponding to the round game such as “ROUND1” and “ROUND2” on the screen.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process.

[Processing during variable winning system operation (2)]
FIG. 109 is a flowchart showing another procedure example of the variable winning device operating process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure. In addition, this variable winning device operating process (2) is a flowchart in the case of performing a pseudo-variable display effect on the effect display device 200 during the big hit game.

  Step S980: The effect control CPU 126 executes a round number display effect selection process. Specifically, the process described with reference to FIG. 108 is executed. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S981.

  Step S981: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a right normal winning opening entry command has been 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 the right normal winning entry game command is stored. In addition, a limitation that “the game is a big hit game in the case of corresponding to 16 round probability variation symbol 7” can be added to this confirmation.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the right ordinary winning opening entrance command is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S982 and cannot confirm that the right ordinary winning entrance entering command is stored. In the case (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 101).

  Step S982: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the first chance lamp lighting permission flag is set to ON.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the first chance lamp lighting permission flag is set to ON (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S984, and the first chance lamp lighting permission flag is set to ON. If this cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S988.

  Step S984: The effect control CPU 126 executes a predetermined random number lottery and confirms whether or not the random number lottery is won. Specifically, a predetermined lottery (for example, a lottery to win in 1/10) is executed using a production random number.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the random number lottery is won (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes Step S986. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the random number lottery is not won (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S988.

  Step S986: The effect control CPU 126 executes a winning variation effect selection process. Specifically, the effect display device 200 displays the effect design in a variable manner, and selects an effect pattern in which the effect design is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating a win. The display mode indicating the winning can be “33” in the case of “10 round probability variation 7” and “77” in the case of “16 round probability variation 7”.

  Step S988: The effect control CPU 126 executes a non-winning variation effect selection process. Specifically, the effect display device 200 variably displays the effect symbols, and selects an effect pattern in which the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating non-winning. The display mode indicating non-winning can be a lit display of the central bar “-”.

  Step S990: The effect control CPU 126 executes a first chance lamp lighting effect selection process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for lighting the first chance lamp 300. Specifically, the effect pattern shown in (H) in FIG. 73 is selected.

  Step S992: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the special big actor production execution permission flag is set to ON (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S994, and the special big role production execution permission flag is set to ON. When this cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 101).

  Step S994: The effect control CPU 126 executes a second chance lamp lighting effect selection process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for lighting the second chance lamp 400. Specifically, the effect pattern shown in (I) in FIG. 73 is selected.

Step S996: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special big role effect (super fireworks bonus effect etc.) selection process (winning result prior teaching effect executing means, special special game effect executing means). Specifically, an effect pattern shown in FIG. 74 or the like is selected.
Then, when the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operation processing (FIG. 101).

  110 and 111 are diagrams showing the relationship between the variation time in the patience mode and the contents of the effects. Here, in the figure, the left column shows the number of fluctuations after the big hit game, and the second column from the left shows the memory number at the start of fluctuation. Further, in the third column from the left in the figure, the special symbol change time (seconds) is shown, and in the right column, the contents of the effects executed during the special symbol change are shown.

  Here, FIG. 110 shows a correspondence relationship when there is a player's technical intervention such as so-called stop hit or single shot (with technical intervention), and FIG. 111 shows a player such as so-called stop hit or single hit. Shows the correspondence when no technical intervention is involved (no technical intervention).

  In the non-time shortening state, when the big hit of “10 round normal symbols 1, 2, 3”, “10 round probability variation symbols 1-3”, “16 round probability variation symbols 1, 3” is met, the first variable winning device 30 The big hit round is digested and the patience mode is entered. Here, since the first variable winning device 30 is arranged in the left-handed area, the game ball enters not only the first variable winning device 30 but also the upper start winning port 26 during execution of the big hit game. To do. For this reason, in this embodiment, at the end of the big hit game, the first special symbol is often stored up to a maximum (four). Accordingly, here, the case where the first special symbol is stored to the maximum at the end of the jackpot game will be described as an example.

  In the example of FIG. 110, it is assumed that the player has stopped launching the game ball at the end of the big hit game. For this reason, after this, the memory of lottery elements accumulated during the execution of the big hit game is consumed, and the memory of lottery elements is not newly increased.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “1”, the memory number at the start of the fluctuation is “3”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “2.5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “2”, the stored number at the start of the change is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “3”, the stored number at the start of the change is “1”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, a card acquisition effect is executed as the effect content, and the player can acquire the first card.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “4”, the stored number at the start of the change is “0”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, a card acquisition effect is executed as the effect content, and the player can acquire the second card.

  Up to this point, the player has stopped launching game balls, but since all of the lottery elements stored in this change have been lost, two or three game balls have been launched. It is assumed that the player has entered the upper start winning opening 26. Then, the change of the first special symbol starts when a game ball enters the upper start winning opening 26.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “5”, the stored number at the start of the change is “0”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, a card acquisition effect is executed as the effect content, and the player can acquire a third card.

  Here, it is assumed that the player has launched two or three game balls and one of them has entered the upper start winning opening 26. Then, the change of the first special symbol starts when a game ball enters the upper start winning opening 26.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “6”, the stored number at the start of the change is “0”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, an effect confirmation effect (game state confirmation effect) is executed as the effect content, and the player is given an opportunity to know the game state.

  On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 111, it is assumed that the player does not stop launching the game ball at the end of the big hit game and continues to launch the game ball. In this case, since game balls frequently enter the upper start winning opening 26, the memory of the first special symbol is also accumulated each time.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “1”, the memory number at the start of the fluctuation is “3”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “2.5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “2”, the stored number at the start of the change is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  Here, it is assumed that two game balls have entered the upper start winning opening 26. In this case, two memories of the first special symbol are accumulated, and the maximum number of memories is four.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “3”, the stored number at the start of the change is “3”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “2.5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “4”, the stored number at the start of the change is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “5”, the stored number at the start of change is “1”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, a card acquisition effect is executed as the effect content, and the player can acquire the first card.

  Here, it is assumed that two game balls have entered the upper start winning opening 26. In this case, two memories of the first special symbol are accumulated, and the number of memories is three.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “6”, the memory number at the start of the fluctuation is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  Here, it is assumed that one game ball has entered the upper start winning opening 26. In this case, one memory of the first special symbol is accumulated, and the number of memories is three.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “7”, the memory number at the start of the fluctuation is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “8”, the memory number at the start of the fluctuation is “1”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, a card acquisition effect is executed as the effect content, and the player can acquire the second card.

  Here, it is assumed that three game balls have entered the upper start winning opening 26. In this case, three memories of the first special symbol are accumulated, and the maximum number of memories is four.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “9”, the stored number at the start of the change is “3”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “2.5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “10”, the memory number at the start of the fluctuation is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “11”, the stored number at the start of change is “1”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, a card acquisition effect is executed as the effect content, and the player can acquire a third card.

  Here, it is assumed that two game balls have entered the upper start winning opening 26. In this case, two memories of the first special symbol are accumulated, and the number of memories is three.

  When the number of changes after the big hit game is “12”, the stored number at the start of the change is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  Here, it is assumed that one game ball has entered the upper start winning opening 26. In this case, one memory of the first special symbol is accumulated, and the number of memories is three.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “13”, the memory number at the start of the fluctuation is “2”. When the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time becomes “5 seconds”, and a normal non-reach deviation effect is executed.

  When the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is “14”, the memory number at the start of fluctuation is “1”. When the non-reach shift variation pattern is selected in this state, the variation time may be “13 seconds”. Here, the non-reach shift variation pattern having a variation time of “13 seconds” is selected. Shall. In this case, an effect confirmation effect (game state confirmation effect) is executed as the effect content, and the player is given an opportunity to know the game state.

  In this way, when the game ball is continuously launched without intervention of the player's technical intervention such as so-called stop hitting or single shot hitting, a fluctuation pattern having a prescribed fluctuation time (13-second fluctuation) as shown in FIG. Is difficult to select, so card acquisition effects and result confirmation effects are not easily executed, and it takes 14 fluctuations to confirm the gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the launch of the game ball is adjusted through the intervention of the player's technical intervention such as so-called stop hitting or single shot, as shown in FIG. 110, a fluctuation pattern having a prescribed fluctuation time (fluctuation of 13 seconds) ) Is easily selected, so it takes 6 fluctuations to check the gaming state.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the card acquisition effect and the result confirmation effect are likely to appear at the time of selecting a long variation time (13 seconds). A long variation time can be forcibly selected, and the gaming state can be confirmed at an early stage while suppressing the investment of gaming balls.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when there is a lottery element corresponding to the big hit of the 16 round probability variation symbol 7 in the big hit game of the 16 round probability variation symbol 7, the game is at least in the normal winning opening 24. Since the in-memory recreation resort production is executed in response to the entry of the ball, it is possible to realize an unprecedented new way to show the in-memory recreation resort.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the in-memory reaming stage effect is executed in response to the entry to the normal winning opening 24, the presence value of the normal winning opening 24 can be increased. In addition to providing novelty, it is also possible to suppress tiredness during a big hit game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. The aspect of the effect mentioned in one embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the aspect of the effect described above.

Next, an example of the production of the in-memory rendezvous effect according to another embodiment will be described.
FIG. 112 to FIG. 120 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the effects of the in-memory rendezvous effect according to the second embodiment. In addition, the description about the production example similar to the production example (FIGS. 67-70) of the storage in-memory production of 1 embodiment mentioned above (1st Embodiment) is abbreviate | omitted.

[Round number display effect (1 round)]
In FIG. 112 (A): When the first round of the 16th round big hit game is started, the big role effect of the content corresponding to the progress status of the game “during big hit” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen.

[Prize ball display effect]
Further, in the lower right part of the screen, a prize ball number display effect is displayed in which the number of prize balls paid out during the big hit game is displayed. In this example, character information such as “15 shots” is displayed, and the player can be informed that 15 balls have been paid out as prize balls. At this time point, it indicates that one game ball has entered (wins) in the big winning opening, and accordingly 15 prize balls have been paid out.

[Round number display effect (4 rounds)]
In FIG. 112 (B): After that, when the big hit game progresses smoothly and shifts to four rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND4” is displayed on the screen, and it is unique to the big hit game. The effect image is displayed.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “513 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and the player can be informed that 513 balls have been paid out as prize balls. it can. At this point, 33 game balls have entered (winned) in the grand prize opening (number of winning balls: 33 × 15) and 9 balls (winned) in the normal winning opening 24 (number of winning balls: 9 X2) indicates that a total of 513 prize balls have been paid out.

[Round number display effect (10 rounds)]
In FIG. 112 (C): After that, when the big hit game progresses smoothly and shifts to 10 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND10” is displayed on the screen, and it is unique to the big hit game. The effect image is displayed.

[1st chance lamp lighting effect]
Then, the first chance lamp lighting effect is executed when the count display reaches “33” which is the number of times of execution. The first chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the first chance lamp 300. Here, the fact that the first chance lamp 300 is lit means that the in-memory ranger in the “10-round probability variation symbol 7” or “16-round probability variation symbol 7” is determined.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “1446 shots” is displayed in the lower right portion of the screen, and 1446 balls (92 game balls (winning) (winning) (award) The number of balls: 92 × 15) and 33 games (winning) (number of winning balls: 33 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Blackout production]
In FIG. 113 (D): And, when the in-memory ranger in “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is confirmed, when a predetermined time (about 10 seconds) elapses after the first chance lamp 300 is turned on, A blackout effect is performed as if the power of the liquid crystal screen has been turned off. After the blackout effect is executed, the display of the character information corresponding to the number of rounds is deleted in the first embodiment, but another character information is displayed in the second embodiment. .

[Preliminary results of winning results]
In FIG. 113 (E): Then, the character information “Super Fireworks” is displayed on the screen, and the player is informed that the recreational memory in the “16 round probability variation 7” has been confirmed. The

[Second chance lamp lighting effect]
At this time, the second chance lamp lighting effect is executed. The second chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the second chance lamp 400. Here, the fact that the second chance lamp 400 is turned on means that the in-memory extended villa is determined at “16 round probability variation symbol 7”.

[Direction during the round (11 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, character information such as “ROUND is continuing” is displayed in place of the previously displayed ROUND number (for example, “RUNOD11”). Thereby, it is possible to teach the player that the big hit game (round game) in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by putting the game ball into the big winning opening (winning) is continued.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “1617 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, so far, 1617 balls (103 game balls have been placed in the big prize opening (winning) (award) The number of balls: 103 × 15), and the player can be informed that 36 balls (winning) (the number of winning balls: 36 × 2)) have been paid out as prize balls in the normal winning opening 24.

[Start of special big role production (special special game production)]
In FIG. 113 (F): From this time point, the special big role effect is executed until the 16th round big hit game in the second “16 round probability variation 7” is completed. In the example shown in the figure, a female character unique to the super fireworks bonus appears, and an effect in which poetry flows around it is executed. Specifically, an effect is displayed in which the character information “Do not be afraid of this fireworks road” is displayed along with the scene of praying with both hands together. When the special big role production is started, the first chance lamp 300 and the second chance lamp 400 are turned off.

[Direction during round (12 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND12” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “1756 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and 1756 balls (112 game balls have been entered (winning) (winning) (award) The number of balls: 112 × 15) and the player can be informed that 38 balls (winning) (the number of winning balls: 38 × 2)) have been paid out as prize balls in the normal winning opening 24.

  In FIG. 114 (G): The special big role production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which the character information “if you launch” is displayed.

[Direction during the round (16 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, character information such as “ROUND is continuing” is displayed. At this point, although 16 rounds are in progress, character information such as “ROUND16” or “final round” is not displayed, and character information such as “ROUND is continuing” is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to teach the player that the jackpot game where a large amount of prize balls can be obtained is still continued.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “2470 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen has been executed so far, 2470 balls (158 game balls in the big prize opening (winning) (award) The number of balls: 158 × 15) and 50 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 50 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, the count display is “50”, which represents that 50 game balls have been entered into the normal winning opening 24 so far. At this point, the first 16 round big hit has been completed. However, the big hit end effect is not executed, and the special big role effect is continuously executed.

  In FIG. 114 (H): If the first big hit corresponds to “16 round probability variation 7”, the first non-winning change after the end of the big hit game is set to an extremely short change time. Is immediately stopped and displayed ("1"-"2"-"4").

  In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which character information “One shot is the road” is displayed. Furthermore, the character information of “right-handed” that has been displayed on the upper right of the screen until now is deleted because the big hit game has ended.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “2500 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen has been executed so far, and 2500 balls (160 game balls in the big prize opening (winning) (award) The number of balls (160 × 15) and 50 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 50 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Round hidden]
Similarly, the character information such as “ROUND continuing” that has been displayed up to now is deleted. As a result, the player can be informed that the current ROUND game is temporarily suspended.

[Direction during a round break]
Although not shown, character information such as “ROUND paused” may be displayed on the right side of the combination of effect symbols “1”-“2”-“4”. Thereby, it is possible to teach the player that the big hit game (ROUND game) is not being executed at the moment and that the interruption will be released soon.

  In FIG. 114 (I): If the first big hit corresponds to "16 round probability variation 7", the second non-winning change after the big hit game is set to an extremely short change time, all The effect design is immediately stopped and displayed ("2"-"5"-"6").

  In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which the character information “100 of those will be a new road” is displayed.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “2500 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen has been executed so far, and 2500 balls (160 game balls in the big prize opening (winning) (award) The number of balls (160 × 15) and 50 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 50 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

  In FIG. 115 (J): Here, it is assumed that the third hit after the jackpot game ends corresponds to the jackpot of “16 round probability variation 7” again. In this case, the change this time is a change in the win, but the 3rd win change after the big hit game when the big hit of “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is passed is set to an extremely short change time. Is immediately stopped and displayed ("7"-"7"-"7").

  In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the drawing, an effect is displayed in which character information “I don't hesitate and ignite” is displayed.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “2500 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen has been executed so far, and 2500 balls (160 game balls in the big prize opening (winning) (award) The number of balls (160 × 15) and 50 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 50 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

  In FIG. 115 (K): From here, the second 16-round jackpot game is started. In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which character information “I can understand if I ignite” is displayed. Also, the display of the “right-handed” character information is resumed at the upper right of the screen.

[Directing during the round (2 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND2” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”. Therefore, the player can be instructed that the current state is a big hit game (round game) in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

[Prize ball display effect]
Also, in the lower right part of the screen, a prize ball number display effect is displayed in which character information such as “2673 shots” is displayed, and the player has been informed that 2673 balls have been paid out as prize balls so far. it can. At this time, 171 game balls have entered (winned) in the grand prize opening (number of winning balls: 171 × 15), and 54 balls (winned) in the normal winning opening 24 (number of winning balls: 54). X2) indicates that a total of 2673 prize balls have been paid out. Therefore, since the number of prize balls is not reset in spite of the fact that it is the second big hit game in the memory renso, it can be recognized as if the two big hit games are one big hit game. .

  Therefore, by changing the round number notation to the notation that the round is continuing, it is possible to seamlessly represent the big hit game that continues across the fluctuation after the big hit game ends. In addition, by adding the number of winning balls to the first jackpot, a new jackpot function exceeding the number of balls that is restricted by the rules can be expressed in a pseudo manner.

  In FIG. 115 (L): The special big actor production continues to be executed. In the illustrated example, the character information “Thank you” is displayed, and the effect that the female character whose eyes have been closed until now is opened is executed. As a result, a poem flows around the female character that is executed from the previous big hit game, and is executed halfway during the current big hit game, through the normal game (effect display variation display effect and stop display effect). The player can be informed that a series of productions will end. Two jackpot games can be expressed as if they were one jackpot game.

[Direction during the round (4 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND4” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “2998 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, so far, 2998 balls (192 game balls (winning prizes) (winning) (award) The number of balls: 192 × 15) and 54 players (winning) (the number of winning balls: 54 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Director during special role]
In FIG. 116 (M): The special big role production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, the production unique to the Super Hanamichi Bonus is executed as a series of productions in which poetry flows around the female character and its surroundings. Specifically, the word “Super Fireworks Bonus” is displayed in the lower left area of the display screen, and the image of “Cherry Blossom” is displayed around the screen to emphasize the Japanese motif. An effect is performed in which two characters with one additional character appear. In this way, the player can be clearly informed that the presentation is different from the previous one.

[Direction during the round (6 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND6” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “3325 shots” is displayed in the lower right portion of the screen, and so far 3325 balls (213 game balls (winning) (winning) (award) in the big prize opening) The number of balls: 213 × 15) and 65 balls (winning) (the number of winning balls: 65 × 2)) in the normal winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Director during special role]
In FIG. 116 (N): The special big actor production continues to be executed.

[Direction during the round (9 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND9” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”.

[1st chance lamp lighting effect]
Then, the first chance lamp lighting effect is executed when the count display reaches “77” which is the number of times of execution. The first chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the first chance lamp 300. Here, the fact that the first chance lamp 300 is lit means that the in-memory ranger in the “10-round probability variation symbol 7” or “16-round probability variation symbol 7” is determined.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “3889 shots” is displayed in the lower right portion of the screen, and so far, 3889 balls (249 game balls have entered (winning) (winning) (award) The number of balls: 249 × 15) and 77 games (winning) (number of winning balls: 77 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Blackout production]
In FIG. 116 (O): And, when the in-memory ranger in “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is confirmed, when a predetermined time (about 10 seconds) elapses after the first chance lamp 300 is turned on, A blackout effect is performed as if the power of the liquid crystal screen has been turned off.

[Preliminary results of winning results]
In FIG. 117 (P): The character information “Super Super Fireworks” is displayed on the screen, and the player is informed that the in-memory renso is confirmed in “16 round probability variation 7”. Is done.

[Second chance lamp lighting effect]
At this time, the second chance lamp lighting effect is executed. The second chance lamp lighting effect is executed by lighting an LED built in the second chance lamp 400. Here, the fact that the second chance lamp 400 is turned on means that the in-memory extended villa is determined at “16 round probability variation symbol 7”.

[Direction during the round (10 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, character information such as “ROUND is continuing” is displayed in place of the previously displayed ROUND number (for example, “RUNOD10”). Thereby, it is possible to teach the player that the big hit game (round game) in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by putting the game ball into the big winning opening (winning) is continued.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “3395 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and up to now 3395 balls (253 game balls (winning) (award) (award) The number of balls: 253 × 15) and 80 balls (winning) (the number of winning balls: 80 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Start of special big role production (special special game production) (continuation)]
In FIG. 117 (Q): From this time point, the special big role effect is executed until the 16th round big hit game in the third “16 round probability variation 7” is completed. In the example shown in the figure, the same unique female character as the super fireworks bonus appears, and an effect in which poetry flows around it is executed. Specifically, an effect is displayed in which the character information “Do not be afraid of this fireworks road” is displayed along with the scene of praying with both hands together. When the special big role production is started, the first chance lamp 300 and the second chance lamp 400 are turned off.

[Direction during the round (11 rounds)]
Also, in the upper right part of the screen, for example, character information such as “ROUND is continuing” is displayed instead of “ROUND11”.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “4111 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and 4111 balls (263 game balls (winning) (winning) (award) in the big prize opening so far) The player can be informed that 83 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 83 × 2)) have been paid out as winning balls in the normal winning opening 24.

  In FIG. 117 (R): the special big role production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which the character information “if you launch” is displayed.

[Direction during round (14 rounds)]
Also, in the upper right part of the screen, for example, character information such as “ROUND is continuing” is displayed instead of “ROUND14”.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “4585 shots” is displayed in the lower right portion of the screen, and so far, 4585 balls (293 game balls have been entered (winning) (award) (award) The number of balls: 293 × 15) and 95 players (winning) (the number of winning balls: 95 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Direction during the round (16 rounds)]
Then, the 16 rounds end during the special big role production in which the character information “if you launch” is displayed, but the special big role production will continue to be executed.

  In FIG. 118 (S): If the second big hit corresponds to “16 round probability variation 7”, the first non-winning change after the big hit game is set to an extremely short change time. The effect design is immediately stopped and displayed ("6"-"3"-"4").

  In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which character information “One shot is the road” is displayed.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “5006 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and 5006 balls (320 gaming balls (winning) (winning) (award) in the big prize opening until now) The player can be informed that 103 balls (winning) (the number of winning balls: 103 × 2)) have been paid out as winning balls in the normal winning opening 24.

[Counting production]
In addition, in the effect display device 200, a count effect is performed in which the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 24 during the big hit game is counted. In the example shown in the figure, the count display is “3”, which indicates that 103 game balls have entered the normal winning opening 24 so far. Since the maximum count display number “99” of the effect display device 200 is exceeded, the count display is provisionally “3”.

  In FIG. 118 (T): When the first big hit corresponds to “16 round probability variation 7”, the second non-winning change after the end of the big hit game is set to an extremely short change time. Is immediately stopped and displayed ("5"-"2"-"6"). In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which the character information “one shot is the road” is displayed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which the character information “100 of these will be a new road ...” is displayed.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “5006 shots” is displayed in the lower right portion of the screen.

  In FIG. 118 (U): Here, it is assumed that the third hit after the jackpot game ends corresponds to the jackpot of “16 round probability variation 7” again. In this case, the change this time is a change in the win, but the 3rd win change after the big hit game when the big hit of “16 round probability variation symbol 7” is passed is set to an extremely short change time. Is immediately stopped and displayed ("7"-"7"-"7"). In the example shown in the drawing, an effect is displayed in which character information “I don't hesitate and ignite” is displayed.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “5006 shots” is displayed in the lower right portion of the screen.

  In FIG. 119 (V): From here, the third 16-round big hit game is started. In addition, the special big director production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is displayed in which character information “I can understand if I ignite” is displayed. Also, the display of the “right-handed” character information is resumed at the upper right of the screen.

[Directing during the round (2 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND2” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”. Therefore, the player can be instructed that the current state is a big hit game (round game) in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, in the lower right part of the screen, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “5213 shots” is displayed, and the player can be informed that 5213 balls have been paid out as prize balls so far. it can. At this time, 333 game balls have entered (winned) in the grand prize opening (number of winning balls: 333 × 15), and 109 balls (winned) in the normal winning opening 24 (number of winning balls: 109). X2) indicates that a total of 5213 prize balls have been paid out. Therefore, since the number of prize balls is not reset even though it is the third big hit game of the Renrenso in memory, it can be recognized as if the three big hit games are one big hit game. .

  Therefore, by changing the round number notation to the notation that the round is continuing, it is possible to seamlessly represent the big hit game that continues across the fluctuation after the big hit game ends. In addition, by adding the number of winning balls to the first jackpot, a new jackpot function exceeding the number of balls that is restricted by the rules can be expressed in a pseudo manner.

  In FIG. 119 (W): The special big role production continues to be executed. In the illustrated example, the character information “Thank you” is displayed, and the effect that the female character whose eyes have been closed until now is opened is executed. As a result, a poem flows around the female character that is executed from the previous big hit game, and is executed halfway during the current big hit game, through the normal game (effect display variation display effect and stop display effect). The player can be informed that a series of productions will end. Three big hit games can be expressed as if one big hit game.

[Direction during the round (4 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND4” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “5517 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, so far 5517 balls (353 game balls (winning) (winning) (award) The number of balls: 353 × 15) and 111 players (winning) (the number of winning balls: 111 × 2)) in the normal winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Director during special role]
In FIG. 119 (X): The special big role production continues to be executed. In the example shown in the figure, the production unique to the Super Hanamichi Bonus is executed as a series of productions in which poetry flows around the female character and its surroundings. Specifically, the text “Super Super Fireworks Bonus” is displayed in the lower left area of the display screen, and the image of “Sakura” is displayed around the screen to emphasize the Japanese motif, The production is performed with 3 female characters. In this way, the player can be clearly informed that the presentation is different from the previous one.

[Direction during the round (7 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND7” is replaced with character information such as “ROUND is continuing”.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “5964 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and so far 5964 balls (382 game balls (winning prizes) (winning) (award) The number of balls: 382 × 15) and 117 balls (winning) (the number of winning balls: 117 × 2)) in the normal winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Director during special role]
In FIG. 120 (Y): The special big role production continues to be executed.

[Direction during the round (15 rounds)]
Also, in the upper right part of the screen, for example, “ROUND15” is replaced with “ROUND15”, and character information such as “ROUNDNORMAL 1” is displayed. In this way, by displaying the character information indicating that it is the round before the last round, it is possible to teach the player that the next round is the last round.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “7277 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and so far, 7277 balls (465 game balls (winning) (winning) (award) The number of balls: 465 × 15) and 151 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 151 × 2)) in the normal winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[Director during special role]
In FIG. 120 (Z): the special big-game production is executed corresponding to the final round. Specifically, an effect is displayed to display a state in which the woman is delighted.

[Last round display effect (16 rounds)]
In the upper right part of the screen, for example, character information such as “final round” is displayed. Thus, the player can be informed that the third 16-round big hit game ends in this round.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “7465 shots” is displayed in the lower right portion of the screen, and 7465 balls (477 game balls (winning) (winning) (award) in the big prize opening so far) The number of balls: 477 × 15) and 155 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 155 × 2)) in the regular winning opening 24 can be taught to the player.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 120 (a): At the timing when the big hit game ends, a big end effect of the content that teaches the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Fireworks mode has entered!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks mode, which is a highly probable time reduction state, as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Prize ball display effect]
In addition, a prize ball number display effect in which character information such as “7512 shots” is displayed in the lower right part of the screen, and so far, 7512 balls (480 game balls (winning) (winning) (winning prize) (award) The number of balls: 480 × 15) and 156 balls (winning) (number of winning balls: 156 × 2)) in the normal winning opening 24 can be taught to the player. Therefore, the player can be informed that a total of 7512 prize balls have been acquired during the three big hit games including the memory in the memory. In this way, by expressing the total number of winning balls acquired during the three big hit games, it is possible to simulate a new jackpot function that exceeds the number of outgoing balls restricted by the rules.

  As described above, in the in-memory rendezvous production of the second embodiment, during the special big role production, the round-continuation production ("ROUND ongoing" display) and the final round display production ("final round" display) are executed. Thus, a continuous jackpot game can be seamlessly expressed across fluctuations after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, a new jackpot function exceeding the number of balls that is restricted by the rules can be executed in a pseudo manner. In addition, by executing a prize ball number display effect that adds and displays the number of prize balls during the special big role production, a new jackpot function that exceeds the number of balls that is restricted by the rules can be expressed in a pseudo manner Can do. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of realizing an unprecedented novel way to show a recreational area in memory.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the effect of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the control method similar to 1st Embodiment, and a different control method is demonstrated concretely. For example, the display effect during the round and the prize ball number display effect will be specifically described.

[Processing during variable winning device operation of second embodiment (1)]
FIG. 121 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the variable winning device operating process (1) according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the content similar to the process (1) during variable winning apparatus operation | movement of 1st Embodiment.

  Step S960a: The effect control CPU 126 executes a round number display effect selection process. Specifically, the production control CPU 126 displays the number of rounds currently being played in the big hit game, and during the special big role production, the round of the big hit for two times in the renso is expressed as if it was a big hit for one time. An effect is displayed in which the number is not displayed and the fact that the game is continuing is displayed, or that the big hit game is ended in this round for the final round. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S960b.

  Step S960b: The effect control CPU 126 executes prize ball number display effect selection processing. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes an effect of displaying the total value of the prize balls acquired in the big hit game. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S981.

  Since the process after step S961 is the same as the variable winning device operating process (1) in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

[Round number display effect selection process of the second embodiment]
FIG. 122 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of round number display effect selection processing according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the content similar to 1st Embodiment round number display effect selection process.

  Step S1700: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a round number command has been received. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the round number command is received by confirming whether or not the round number command is stored. As a result of the confirmation, if it is confirmed that the round number command has been received (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1702. On the other hand, when the round number command is not received (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (1) (FIG. 121).

  Step S1702: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production is currently being executed. Specifically, during the jackpot game, the execution of a special big role production (super fireworks bonus production or super super fireworks bonus production, etc.) is set, or the special big role production is continuously set when the big hit game starts. By doing so, it is confirmed whether or not the special big role production is being executed during the current round game. As a result of the confirmation, if the special big role production is being executed (Yes), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1704. On the other hand, when the special big role production is not being executed (No), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1709.

  Step S1704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current round corresponds to the final round. Specifically, by confirming whether or not the information of the round number command confirmed in the previous step S1700 corresponds to the final round (for example, 16 rounds), the current round becomes the final round. Check if it is compatible. As a result of the confirmation, if the current round corresponds to the final round (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1706. On the other hand, when the current round does not correspond to the final round (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1708d.

  Step S1706: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production execution permission flag is ON. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the flag buffer area of the RAM 130, refers to the value of the special big actor effect execution permission flag, and confirms whether or not the referred value is 01H corresponding to ON. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special big role production execution permission flag is ON. As a result of this confirmation, if the special big role production execution permission flag is ON (Yes), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1708d. On the other hand, when the special big role production execution permission flag is not ON (No), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1707.

  Step S1707: The effect control CPU 126 executes a final round display effect selection process. Specifically, as described in (Z) in FIG. 120 above, during the super super fireworks bonus production, the final 16 rounds of the 16-round jackpot game have been made, and the in-memory villa has not been finalized. In this case, the effect control CPU 126 performs a setting for executing an effect of displaying the character information of “final round” at the top of the screen.

  Step S1708d: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect selection process during the round. Specifically, as described in (E) to 114 (G) in FIG. 113 and the like, the number of rounds is not displayed in rounds other than the final round during the super super fireworks bonus production. An effect that teaches that a big hit game (round game) such as “ROUND is ongoing” is continued. In addition, as long as the special big role production execution permission flag is ON, an effect is displayed in which “ROUND continuing” is displayed instead of the number of rounds, including the last round (16 rounds). For example, if another special big role production (super super fireworks bonus) starts during special big role production (super fireworks bonus production), instead of the number of rounds until the special big role production execution permission flag turns off An effect is displayed in which “ROUND is continuing” is displayed.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawing, it is confirmed whether or not it is the round before the last round, and if it is the previous round, character information such as “ROUND STRONG 1” is displayed (for example, in FIG. 120). (Y)) may be set.

  In addition, although not shown, character information such as “ROUND paused” is displayed when the final round ends during the change of special symbols performed during the big hit game in which the memory in the memory is established Settings may be made.

  Step S1709: The effect control CPU 126 executes a corresponding round number display effect selection process. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 performs setting to execute an effect of displaying character information of the number of rounds corresponding to the round game such as “ROUND1” and “ROUND2” on the screen.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 121).

[Prize ball number display effect selection process of the second embodiment]
FIG. 123 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a prize ball number display effect selection process according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S1750: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not this process (prize ball number display effect selection process) is executed for the first time after the big hit game is started. For example, it may be confirmed whether or not the received round number command corresponds to the first round. If the result of this confirmation is the first time, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1752. On the other hand, if it is not the first time, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1756.

  Step S1752: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special big role production is currently being executed. Specifically, during the jackpot game, the execution of a special big role production (super fireworks bonus production or super super fireworks bonus production, etc.) is set, or the special big role production is continuously set when the big hit game starts. By doing so, it is confirmed whether or not the special big role production is being executed during the current round game. As a result of this confirmation, when the special big-game effect is being executed (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1756. On the other hand, when the special big role production is not being executed (No), the production control CPU 126 next executes step S1754.

  Step S1754: The effect control CPU 126 resets the total prize ball count. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the count buffer area and resets the stored total prize ball count value to zero. Here, the total number of winning balls means that a game ball has entered the winning opening (big winning opening or ordinary winning opening 24) during the big hit game and during the change display (including stop display) between consecutive games. This represents a value obtained by counting the total number of prize balls paid out in response to the winning. Therefore, this process indicates that the total number of winning balls at the start of the big hit is reset to zero. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1756.

  Step S1756: The effect control CPU 126 adds the total prize ball count. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 first accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and refers to a command related to the paid-out prize ball. Next, it is confirmed how many balls have been paid out as prize balls from the command relating to the prize balls referred to. Then, the count buffer area of the RAM 130 is accessed, and the number of prize balls confirmed previously is added to the total number of prize balls stored, and stored again.

  For example, after the total number of winning balls is reset to 0 in step S1754, when one game ball enters the big winning opening, 15 balls are paid out as a winning ball, and as a result of addition, the total number of winning balls The count becomes 15 and is stored in the count buffer area. Thereafter, when one game ball enters the grand prize opening, 15 balls are paid out as a prize ball, and as a result, the total number of winning balls is 30 and stored in the count buffer area. . Similarly, when one game ball enters the normal winning opening 24 thereafter, three balls are paid out as prize balls, and as a result, the total number of winning balls is 33 and stored in the count buffer area. The Rukoto.

  For example, even if the jackpot game is once ended, if the Renrenso in the memory is fixed and the special big-game effect is being executed, the total number of winning balls (for example, 2500) acquired during the previous jackpot game is set. It will be added and displayed. Specifically, after one game ball is entered into the grand prize opening after the big hit game of the Renrenso in memory is started, 15 balls are paid out as prize balls, and the result is the total prize ball. The number count becomes 2515 and is stored in the count buffer area.

  When the addition of the total prize ball count is completed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S1758.

  Step S1758: The effect control CPU 126 executes a total prize ball count display effect selection process. Specifically, as described in FIG. 112 (A) to FIG. 120 (a), the total number of winning balls stored in the previous process (step S1756) is referred to, and the number of winning balls referred to is referred to. A setting for executing a prize ball number display effect to be displayed is performed. Therefore, since the number of prize balls is not reset in spite of the fact that it is the second big hit game in the memory renso, it can be recognized as if the two big hit games are one big hit game. .

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 121).

  In the above-described embodiment, the card acquisition effect and the result confirmation effect are described as being executed only when “13-second fluctuation” is selected, but a fluctuation pattern having other fluctuation time (for example, 8 seconds) is selected. It may be executed when it is done. In this case, the card acquisition effect and the result confirmation effect are executed if the fluctuation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (8 seconds), and the card acquisition effect and the result confirmation effect are not executed if the fluctuation time is less than the predetermined time (8 seconds). Can be.

  In the above-described embodiment, when executing the in-memory reaming effect, the example of executing the special big role effect (super fireworks bonus effect) across the two 16-round big hit games executed in succession has been described. By executing a specific lamp on a liquid crystal screen or by generating a special effect on the liquid crystal screen by triggering a ball entering the normal winning opening 24 without executing such a continuous effect, It may be taught that it occurs.

  In the embodiment described above, in the case of executing the in-memory reaming effect, the count effect is executed by the effect display device 200, or the pseudo variable display effect is executed by the effect display device 200. Although described, these may be executed in combination. For example, a pseudo variable display effect may be executed on the effect display device 200 when a specific number of counts is reached, and the in-memory extended game effect may be executed when a win is won for the variable display effect. .

  The images given in other production examples are merely examples, and these can be appropriately modified. Further, the structure, board surface configuration, specific numerical values and the like of the pachinko machine 1 are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board unit 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 First special symbol display device 35 Second special symbol 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 45 Effect switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (9)

Lottery element acquisition means for acquiring a lottery element necessary for execution of a predetermined internal lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game;
Lottery element storage means for storing the lottery elements acquired by the lottery element acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Lottery execution means for consuming the lottery element and executing the internal lottery when the lottery element is stored by the lottery element storage means in a state where a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
When the internal lottery is executed, the symbol display means for displaying the symbol in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery after displaying the symbol variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time triggered by this,
As a result of the internal lottery result corresponding to winning, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing winning by the symbol display means, a round game in which the winning prize opening is opened in a predetermined manner by a predetermined number of rounds Special game execution means for executing special games continuously performed until,
When the lottery element is newly stored by the lottery element storage means, the new lottery element is used by the new lottery element before the new lottery element is consumed by the new lottery element. Destination determination means for determining in advance;
The determination result by the destination determination means is a determination result that there is a lottery element to be won within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game, and a predetermined performance execution condition is satisfied A winning result pre-teaching effect executing means for executing a winning result pre-teaching effect that teaches a player during execution of the special game that a winning result is obtained within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game. When,
When the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, a predetermined secret condition is satisfied. Round number concealment means for concealing information about the number of rounds corresponding to the round game;
When the round game being executed has reached the final number of rounds in a state where the winning result prior teaching effect is not executed during the special game, the effect of canceling the concealment condition and teaching information on the final number of rounds A gaming machine comprising: a final round number teaching effect execution means to be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the special game is executed by the special game executing means, the round number teaching effect executing means for executing the effect of teaching the information related to the number of rounds corresponding to the round game being executed when the concealment condition is not satisfied. A gaming machine, further comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A round game continuation effect executing means for executing an effect that teaches that the round game is continuously being executed during the special game when the information regarding the number of rounds is concealed by the round number concealment means. A gaming machine further comprising: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered a predetermined winning opening;
The winning result prior teaching production execution means is:
The determination result by the destination determination means is a determination result that there is a lottery element to be won within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the special game, and the special game executing means is executing the special game The game machine is characterized in that the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed when the entry of the game ball is detected by the detecting means and the predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A special special game that executes a special special game effect across a plurality of the special games that are executed with the symbol variation within a predetermined number of times by the symbol display means when the winning result prior teaching effect is executed. A gaming machine, further comprising a production execution means. In the gaming machine according to claim 4 or claim 5,
The winning result prior teaching production execution means is:
When executing the winning result pre-teaching effect, the number of times of execution related to the execution result of the winning result pre-teaching effect is determined in advance by lottery, and a game ball is played by the detecting unit during execution of the special game by the special game executing unit. Each time an incoming ball is detected, the number of detections of the game ball is counted and displayed when the number of detections of the game ball by the detecting means matches the predetermined number of execution triggers. A gaming machine, wherein the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed as a result. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The winning result prior teaching production execution means is:
When the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed, the symbol for the effect unrelated to the symbol fluctuates each time the detecting means detects that a game ball has entered during execution of the special game by the special game executing means. A game machine, wherein the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed when the predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied when the effect design is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7,
The predetermined prize opening is
A gaming machine characterized by being a winning opening in which a game ball may enter without generating the lottery opportunity and regardless of the game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
About the result at the time of winning obtained by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, a winning type defining means for prescribing a plurality of winning types including at least a specific winning type,
A winning type determining means for determining which of a plurality of winning types defined by the winning type defining means corresponds to a winning result obtained by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means; and
The special game execution means includes
When it is determined by the winning type determining means that the specific winning type is met, the special game is executed by performing the round game over a specified maximum number of times,
The winning result prior teaching production execution means is:
During the execution of the special game that has been determined to be applicable to the specific winning type by the winning type determining means, the determination result by the destination determining means is within the predetermined number of fluctuations after the special game ends. A gaming machine characterized in that, when it is a determination result that a lottery element corresponding to a winning type is present, the winning result pre-teaching effect is executed.