JP2014140424A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving game interest by increasing the expectation of a player during the execution of suggestive performance to be performed before executing specified performance when executing specified performance, such as pseudo continuation.SOLUTION: When pseudo continuation performance is executed, pattern change suggestive performance for suggesting the execution of pattern change performance, pattern change performance for suggesting that success and failure suggestive performance becomes a successful result, and success and failure suggestive performance for suggesting either execution or non-execution of the pseudo continuation performance are performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, includes a variable display unit that executes a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is derived and displayed.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, it includes a variable display unit that executes a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays a display result, When a specific display result (a jackpot display result) is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, there is a control for controlling a specific game state (a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player. In such a gaming machine, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed as a specific effect in which the variable display is resumed after the predetermined identification information is temporarily stopped until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable information is displayed. May be.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, before executing the pseudo-ream effect, a spear effect that suggests whether or not to become a pseudo-ream is performed, and depending on the mode of the final stop symbol that is stopped in the roaring effect, An effect indicating the degree of success expectation has been performed (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-152474 A (paragraph numbers 0334 to 0340)

  However, as shown in Patent Document 1 described above, when an effect indicating a success expectation level that becomes a pseudo-ream is performed by an aspect of a final stop symbol that is stopped in an effect that indicates a success expectation level that becomes a pseudo-ream, a final stop symbol appears. Since the success expectation is not suggested until then, the player has no expectation for the pseudo-ream during the performance suggesting the success expectation to be a pseudo-ream, and there is a problem that the interest of the game is lowered.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose thereof is to execute a suggestion effect performed before executing the specific effect, for example, when executing a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream. It is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

(1) Fluctuation display units (first and second special symbol indicators 8a and 8b) that execute a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols and effect symbols) that can identify each of them and derive and display the display results. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that includes an effect display device 9) and controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the specific display result (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the variable display unit 1)
Predetermining means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S60, S71 in FIG. 9) for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Derived display control means for deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S301 to S304 in FIG. 12, production control microcomputer 100, S800 in FIG. 18) S803),
A specific effect (pseudo-continuous re-variation effect) in which the variable display is resumed after temporarily stopping predetermined identification information (pseudo-continuous eye) from when the display of the identification information is started to when the display result is derived and displayed. Specific effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S60 and S71 in FIG. 9) for executing
Suggestion effect (success / failure suggestion effect) indicating either a success result (pseudo-continuous eye) suggesting execution of the specific effect or a failure result (reach eye (reach symbol)) suggesting non-execution of the specific effect ) Suggestive effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S801 and S802 in FIG. 18, S507 to S511 in FIG. 19),
Identification information change effect execution for executing an identification information change effect (symbol change effect) suggesting that the suggestion effect is the success result by changing the mode of the predetermined identification information before the suggestion effect is executed. Means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S801 and S802 in FIG. 18, S507 to S511 in FIG. 19),
Prior to the execution of the identification information change effect, the identification information change suggestion effect means (the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. 10) executes an identification information change suggestion effect (symbol change suggestion effect) that suggests the execution of the identification information change effect. 18 S801 and S802 and FIG. 19 S507 to S511).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific effect is executed, the identification information change suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the identification information change effect, the identification information change effect that suggests that the suggestion effect is a successful result, and the specification Since the suggestion effect suggesting either the execution or non-execution of the performance is performed, the player's expectation can be increased during the execution of the suggestion effect performed before the specific performance is performed, and Can be improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), the ratio of successful results varies depending on the change mode (the number of symbol differences that change) of the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect (as shown in FIG. 11). In addition, the smaller the number of symbols that change, the higher the rate of successful results), and the change of the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect according to the aspect of the identification information change suggestion effect (number of characters appearing) The mode is different (as shown in FIG. 20, the greater the number of characters that appear, the higher the rate of successful results).

  According to such a configuration, the ratio of successful results varies depending on the change mode of the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect, and the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect depends on the mode of the identification information change suggestion effect. Therefore, the player can expect how the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect changes according to the identification information change suggestion effect.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the number of times that the specific effect is repeatedly executed according to the change mode (the changing number of symbol differences) of the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect ( The number of times of pseudo-continuous re-change effect) is different, and the change mode of the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect is different according to the mode of the identification information change suggesting effect (number of characters appearing) (second embodiment) As the number of characters appearing increases, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous re-change effect increases.)

  According to such a configuration, the number of times the specific effect is repeatedly executed according to the change mode of the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect, and the predetermined number in the identification information change effect depends on the aspect of the identification information change suggestion effect. Since the change mode of the identification information is different, the player expects how the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect changes according to the identification information change suggestion effect. Can do.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the identification information change effect execution means adds a predetermined display mode (character 94 in FIG. 8) to the predetermined identification information. The identification information change effect is executed (FIGS. 8C and 8D).

  According to such a configuration, since the identification information change effect is executed by adding a predetermined display mode to the predetermined identification information, it is not hindered to recognize the predetermined identification information in the identification information change effect. The identification information change effect can be performed in a manner.

  (5) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (4), the identification information change effect execution means executes the suggestion effect again after execution of the specific effect (pseudo continuous change effect). For the second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect (success / failure suggestion effect), the mode was changed in the previous identification information change effect (first symbol change effect) before the second suggestion effect was executed. The identification information change effect is executed for the predetermined identification information (as shown in S607 in FIG. 21 and S622 and S626 in FIG. 22), the first and second pseudo continuous suggestion effects (success / failure suggestion effects). (For example, a character that has been on an effect design that changes in the first pseudo-recommendation effect is displayed while being displayed on the effect design that changes in the second pseudo-recommendation effect. Character To appear the data, it is also possible to ride in the performance symbol that appeared in character further change.)).

  According to such a configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed again after execution of the specific effect, the predetermined identification information whose form has been changed by the previous identification information change effect before the execution of the suggestion effect again. Since the identification information change effect is executed, the suggestive effect effect mode is linked between the previous time and the current time, and the player's expectation for the specific game state can be appropriately increased.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the derived display control means performs a reach effect when the suggestion effect indicating the failure result is executed (FIG. 7).

  According to such a configuration, when the suggestion effect indicating the failure result is executed, the reach effect is performed. Therefore, even if the effect is shown to be the failure result, the player's sense of expectation for the specific gaming state is expressed. Can last.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing of a pseudo | simulation continuous suggestion effect. It is a display screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus which shows the pseudo | simulation continuous suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the random number used with an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for pseudo | simulation continuous suggestion effect determination. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine. A gaming machine that includes a variation display unit that executes a variation display of identification information and derives and displays a display result, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variation display unit. Any game machine may be used.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 124 is provided. The push button 124 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 124 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 124 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the operation means is not limited to this, and examples of the operation means include a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial. Other operation means may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as a variable display unit capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable area areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning) (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state are “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and Use “highly accurate base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 124 has been detected from the push sensor 120 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state when not the time-short state Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the above, the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and matches the value of random 1 as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. However, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 to be described later, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. . “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect called a pseudo-ream may be executed on the effect display device 9. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive eyes (pseudo consecutive chances)) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Is done.

  An effect in which such quasi-continuous re-variation is performed is called a quasi-continuous re-variation effect. In the present embodiment, there may be a case where a pseudo-series suggestion effect suggesting the execution of a pseudo-series is executed before the pseudo-series revariation effect is executed. Then, after the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is displayed as a success result of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed, and as a failure result of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the reach pattern (reach) Eye) may be displayed and a reach effect may be executed.

  As a pseudo-continuous effect display, a pseudo-continuous re-variation effect in which a re-variation is executed once is executed once during a change display of a special symbol and an effect symbol once (for example, in FIG. Super reach E to H) and a case of repeatedly executing a plurality of times with a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect (for example, super reach I to L shown in FIG. 9 and the like described later). For example, in Super Reach L, the first pseudo-continuous re-change effect is executed after the first pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the second pseudo-continuous re-change effect is executed after the second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and then An effect of executing the third pseudo continuous re-variation effect is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing the control timing of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 7, after the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed, there are a case where a pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is performed as a success result and a reach effect is performed as a failure result.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pseudo-continuation suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the pseudo-ream includes three effects of a symbol change suggestion effect, a symbol change effect, and a success / failure suggestion effect. To describe in detail along the time series, first, an outcome close to a pseudo-continuous appearance (for example, an appearance of “667” as shown in FIG. 8) (for example, an appearance of “657” as shown in FIG. 8). The combination of the production symbols that make up the temporary stop display (shown as if stopped, but some symbols (medium symbols) are actually moving slowly, hereinafter referred to as temporary stop) Make a character appear. Thus, the effect from the time the character appears until the character gets on the effect symbol is the symbol change suggestion effect that suggests a change in the effect symbol. Then, after the symbol change suggestion effect is performed, an effect is performed in which the character rides on the effect symbol and the effect symbol performs an action such as swinging and sliding. Here, the effect of performing a sliding action (also referred to as “sliding effect” or “slip”) refers to an effect display in which the effect symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the effect symbol is stopped in the variable display. When the effect symbol slips, another symbol (for example, the next symbol) moves to the predicted stop position and is displayed in conjunction with it. An effect in which the effect symbol changes from when the character rides on the effect symbol until the effect symbol slips is the symbol change effect. Furthermore, the execution of the pseudo-running or the display of the pseudo-running pattern that is a success result after the symbol slips, or until the display of the reaching symbol that is called the reach-eye is a failure result or is performed. The direction suggesting non-execution is the success / failure suggestion.

  As described above, since a plurality of effects are included in the pseudo continuous suggestion effect performed before the pseudo continuous effect (pseudo continuous re-change effect) is performed, the effect is rich in change, and the player's expectation is enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the symbol change suggestion effect may be performed, for example, at a timing from when the character appears until before the character gets on the effect symbol, and the symbol change effect is executed prior to the execution of the symbol change effect. The execution timing and the production mode are not limited to those described above.

  In addition, the symbol change effect may be performed, for example, at a timing after the character gets on the effect symbol and before the effect symbol slips, and the success / failure suggestion effect is a success result. If it is the effect to suggest, the execution timing and the effect mode are not limited to those described above.

  In addition, the success / failure suggestion production is, for example, the timing from when the production symbol slides to the time when the success result or failure result is displayed, or other timing such as the timing only when the success result or failure result is displayed. The execution timing and the production mode are not limited to those described above as long as the production shows any one of the success result and the failure result.

  Next, the effect performed in the present embodiment will be described based on the display image of the effect display device 9. FIG. 8 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 8A, after the variable display is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 in the effect display device 9, The appearance of the character 94 as shown in FIG. 8B suggests that the symbol will change from now on. At this time, the display appearance is a pseudo-continuous appearance of “667”, temporary stop display (the display result has not been finalized, and some or all of the production symbols slowly move up and down. Display state). Specifically, “6” is displayed in the “left” symbol display area 91, “5” is displayed in the “middle” symbol display area 92, and “7” is temporarily displayed in the “right” symbol display area 93. The middle symbol is moving slowly in the “medium” symbol display area 92.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 8C, the character 94 is placed on the “5” symbol displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 92, and the middle symbol is shaken up and down. In this manner, the symbol change effect is performed in such a manner that the character is added to the effect symbol. Thereafter, an effect of sliding the symbol as shown in FIG. 8D or FIG. 8F is performed, whereby a symbol change effect is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the character 94 rides on the “5” symbol displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 92, the middle symbol slips by one symbol and the next symbol after the “5” symbol. When the “6” symbol is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), “667”, which is a pseudo-continuous item, is stopped, and a success / failure suggestion effect for displaying the success result is performed. . Further, a pseudo continuous re-variation effect is then executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the “middle” symbol display area 92 is too slippery and changes again, and the “left” symbol display area 91 slips by one symbol and the “7” symbol next to the “6” symbol. 8 is displayed, the “7” symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 91 as shown in FIG. 8G, and the reach result (reach symbol) is displayed. A success / failure suggestion effect is displayed. Furthermore, reach production is executed thereafter.

  In the effects as described above, the symbol change suggestion effect corresponds to the effects of FIGS. 8B and 8C from when the character appears until the character gets on the symbol. In addition, the symbol change effect is the effect shown in FIGS. 8C, 8D, 8C, 8F until the character is on the symbol and the effect symbol is oscillating and sliding. It corresponds to. Further, the success / failure suggestion production is the one shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E or FIGS. 8F and 8G from when the production symbol is slid until the pseudo-running eye or reach eye is displayed. It corresponds to the production of.

  In addition, in the pseudo continuous re-variation effect after FIG. 8 (e), an effect display in which the effect symbols (the symbols that form the pseudo continuous appearance) are changed again (pseudo continuous variation) in all the symbol display areas 91, 92, 93. (Pseudo continuous re-change effect) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) during one change display period. Specifically, after FIG. 8 (e), as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect and the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect (second time) are further performed during one fluctuation display period. There is a case to repeat (super reach I, J).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

  In FIG. 9, (a) shows a first judgment table for deviation, and (b) shows a second judgment table for deviation. FIG. 10 shows a normal big hit determination table in (a) and a probability variation big hit determination table in (b). The determination tables of FIGS. 9A, 9B and 10A, 10B are stored in the ROM 54, and are selected according to the gaming state to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern. To be used).

  Here, the fluctuation pattern at “out of time” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “out”. The fluctuation pattern of “normal big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display becomes the display result of “normal big hit”. The variation pattern of “probable big hit” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display becomes the display result of “probable big hit”.

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation that indicates the relationship between the random pattern 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the tables of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the fields described as “random 2 number” and “variation pattern type” are used as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “random 2 number” and “variation pattern type”. It is a column which shows the function of. For example, taking FIG. 9A as an example, each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach” includes a plurality of random 2 (1 to 251) values. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 9A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 32 out of 251, the variation pattern type is “Super Reach” is determined.

  In the tables of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the columns labeled “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns” are used as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns”. It is a column indicating a function. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. Then, all of the random 3 (1-220) values are allocated to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of the plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 9A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is determined, according to the value of random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing, “super reach A˜ The variation pattern is selected and determined from “L”.

  Here, in the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 9, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform particularly flashy effects when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when winning a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” and the reliability (expected expectation of big hit) is high. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all of the pseudo-continuous variation patterns are set as “super-reach” variation patterns. However, there are cases where the pseudo-continuous variation patterns are set as “normal reach” variation patterns. Also good.

  In the super reach A to L, “specific” and “non-specific” indicate “reach production in a specific mode (specific reach production)” and “reach production in a non-specific mode (non-specific reach production)”, respectively. The “specific reach production” is a reach production with a higher hit reliability than “super reach” (for example, premium reach). Further, the “non-specific reach effect” is a reach effect that has a higher jackpot reliability than the “normal reach”, although the expectation level of the big hit is lower than that of the “specific reach effect”.

  “Suggestion” indicates a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. The pseudo continuous suggestion effect is an effect executed in the super reach C to L. In the super reach C to L, effects executed in order from the left in the variation pattern column are shown in time series.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as the pseudo-continuous effect display, the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect that executes the re-variation once during the single-variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is executed only once. There are cases (for example, super reach E to H shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) and cases (for example, super reach I to L shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) that are repeatedly executed with a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect interposed therebetween. is there. In the super reach E to L, “pseudo train 1”, “pseudo train 2”, and “pseudo train 3” are respectively the pseudo continuous re-variation effect executed for the first time and the pseudo continuous re-change effect executed for the second time. The pseudo continuous re-variation effect performed for the 3rd time is shown.

  For example, in Super Reach L, two pseudo-continuous suggestion effects and three pseudo-continuous re-variation effects are executed during one fluctuation display. Specifically, in Super Reach L, after the first pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed, the first pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is executed, and then the second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed, and then the second time. The pseudo continuous re-variation effect is executed, and then the third pseudo continuous re-change effect is executed. In the super reach L, the specific reach effect is executed last. When such a variation pattern is executed, a variation time of 65 seconds is required.

  In addition, in the super reach C to L, the result of the pseudo continuous suggestion effect is also displayed. “Success” in the “Pseudo-continuous suggestion effect” column indicates that the success / failure suggestion effect (pseudo-continuous suggestion effect) is a success result, that is, the pseudo-continuous appearance is displayed. Further, “failure” indicates that the success / failure suggestion effect (pseudo-continuous suggestion effect) is a failure result, that is, the reach appearance (reach symbol) is displayed and the reach effect is displayed.

  In the super reach C and D, the specific reach effect or the non-specific reach effect is executed after the pseudo-recommendation effect, so the pseudo-running eyes are not displayed in the success / failure suggestion effect, resulting in a failure result. In Super Reach E and F, the pseudo-continuous display is displayed after the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and the pseudo-continuous re-variation is executed. After that, the specific reach effect or the non-specific reach effect is executed. In the production, it is a successful result. Super-reach G and H display a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect after the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is executed. After that, the specific reach effect or the non-specific reach effect is executed, and the pseudo-continuous change effect is not executed. In other words, after the second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous appearance is not displayed and the reach effect is produced, resulting in a failure result.

  In addition, Super Reach I and J execute the first pseudo-continuous re-change effect after the first pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and then display the pseudo-continuous output after the second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. Since the specific reach effect or the non-specific reach effect is executed after the execution of the second pseudo-continuous change effect, a success result is obtained in the success / failure suggestion effect. Furthermore, the super reach K and L, after the first pseudo continuous suggestion effect, the first pseudo continuous revariation effect is executed, and then the second pseudo continuous suggestion effect and the second pseudo continuous rechange effect are executed. Then, the third pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed without executing the third pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. Thereafter, a specific reach effect or a non-specific reach effect is executed. That is, since the pseudo continuous appearance is displayed after the final (second) pseudo continuous suggestion effect and the pseudo continuous re-variation effect is executed, a successful result is obtained.

  As described above, for the super reach K and L, the pseudo continuous suggestion effect is not executed before the third pseudo continuous revariation effect. Therefore, when the pseudo-continuous re-change effect is repeatedly executed three times or more to develop into the reach effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is not executed before the reach effect is developed. As a result, the expectation of a player who has a great expectation in the big hit gaming state can be prevented from being impaired.

  Further, when the variation display result is out of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is out of order, the out-of-time first determination table in FIG. 9A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of order in the time-short state, the out-of-time second determination table in FIG. 9B is selected.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 10A is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 10B is selected.

  In the second determination table at the time of failure in FIG. 9B, the normal variation having a shorter variation time than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the first determination table at the time of failure. The data is set so that the ratio determined to (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high and the ratio determined to reach fluctuation having a fluctuation time longer than the normal fluctuation is low. Further, in the second determination table at the time of failure in FIG. 9B, data is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal variation is shorter than that in the first determination table at the time of failure.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state, the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state. Variation display is performed with a short variation time on average. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized.

  Further, in the determination tables of FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B that are selected when there is a loss, data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high and low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in accordance with the level relationship of the ratio of normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table of FIG. 10B selected when the big hit is a probable big hit is compared with the determination table of FIG. 10A selected when the big big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of the super reach reach is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Further, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B that are selected when there is a loss, the selection ratio of super reach is super reach E, F> super reach I, J> super reach K, L. The data is set so as to be selected in such a height relationship as follows. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 10A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of super reach is super reach E, F <super reach I, J <super reach K, L. The data is set so as to be selected in such a height relationship as follows. As a result, the ratio of the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is higher when the big hit is made, compared with the case of being out of play, so , It can increase the player's sense of expectation for jackpot. In other words, as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream increases, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be increased.

  It should be noted that the number of random 3 is commonly set in the determination table of FIG. 10 (a) that is selected when the big hit is normal and the determination table of FIG. 10 (b) that is selected when the probability variation big hit. However, in the determination table of FIG. 10B selected when the probability variation is a big hit, compared with the determination table of FIG. The data may be set so that the rate at which the number of executions increases is high. In this way, the probability that the number of executions of the quasi-continuous re-variation effect increases when the probability variation big hit is larger than the case where the normal big hit, the greater the number of executions of the quasi-continuous re-change effect. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  In FIGS. 9 and 10, when focusing on the super reach E and F and the super reach G and H, the super reach E and F and the super reach G and H are subjected to the pseudo continuous re-variation effect. The difference between whether the reach result is executed without the suggestion effect being executed, or the failure result is that the reach effect is executed by executing the pseudo-continuation suggestion effect after the pseudo-revariation effect is executed. There is. Then, after the quasi-continuous re-change effect is executed, the quasi-continuous suggestion effect is executed, and the reach effect is executed. The reach effect is executed without the effect being executed, and the ratio of the variation pattern for executing the specific reach effect is lower than the super reach E and F that are the success results. That is, taking FIG. 9A as an example, the number of random 3 of super reach H is 12, whereas the number of random 3 of super reach F is 23, and super reach H <super reach F. There is a relationship.

  In this way, in the pseudo-continuous suggestion production, if the success / failure suggestion results in a failure result, the reach production that appears on the extension of the failure result is a player's rule of thumb. There is a preconception that it is not. In such a case, if a specific reach effect such as a specific super reach effect (for example, a premium reach effect) set with a relatively high expectation of jackpot is executed, the specific reach effect is essentially a player. Although it is intended to increase the expectation of the big hit, there is a possibility that the player may recognize that the reach production is not capable of expecting the big hit. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, when it becomes a failure result, there is a premium feeling like the specific reach effect by setting the rate of development to the specific reach effect lower than in the case of the success result. It is possible to prevent the player's expectation for reach production from being impaired.

  In addition, the selection ratio of the super reach for executing the specific reach effect in FIG. 10 is: super reach L (pseudo continuous re-change effect 3 repetitions)> super reach J (pseudo continuous re-change effect 2 repeats)> super reach H, F (pseudo-continuous re-variation production once). Then, the super-reach selection ratio in the case where the quasi-continuous suggestion effect executed after the execution of the quasi-continuous replay effect is a failure result and the reach effect is executed is super reach G (non-specific reach effect)> super reach It is set to be H (specific reach production) and the ratio of non-specific reach production is high.

  In this way, when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect executed after the execution of the pseudo-continuous re-change effect is a failure result and the reach effect is executed, the ratio of the big hit gaming state is lower than the specific reach effect. Since the ratio of non-specific reach production is high, it is not as much as specific reach production, but the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state is appropriate by the production that the player can have a sense of expectation that will be a big hit gaming state Can be excited.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  Here, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described.

  On the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured in the first reserved memory buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store data such as random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first determination result hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second determination result hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the fluctuation display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined, whichever comes first. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 indicates the determined jackpot type and sets the jackpot type data in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. The first judgment table at the time of loss shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 based on the selection conditions of the judgment table described above as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern in accordance with the time information indicating , One of the second determination table at the time of disconnection, the normal determination table at the big hit, and the probability variation big hit determination table is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). When it is a probable big hit, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 10B is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, if it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 10A is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S95). If the time reduction flag is not set, the first determination table at the time of losing in FIG. 9A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the second determination table at the time of losing in FIG. 9B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114.

  As a result, as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state, the first failure time shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above. Any one of the determination table, the second determination table at the time of disconnection, the determination table at the time of normal big hit, and the determination table at the time of probability variation big hit is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) and selects it in the process of S93, S94, S96, or S97. By referring to the data in the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and in the determination table selected in the process of S93, S94, S96, or S97, By referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 6).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, and after the normal big hit, it is controlled to the short time state.

  Usually, the short-time state after the big hit must be continued until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 102) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the symbol change suggestion effect SR2 and the symbol change effect determination SR3) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the same timing.

  Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating random numbers used in the effect control board. SR1-1 to SR1-3 are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols, which are the results of variable display of the effect symbols. It is a random number used to determine the production symbol (final stop symbol). The final stop symbols are three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas at the time when the variation display of the effect symbols ends. In addition, the combination of the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined by any one random number among SR1-1 to SR1-3.

  The design change suggestion effect determination random number SR2 is a random number used to determine the number of characters in the design change suggestion effect in the design change suggestion effect, as shown in a pseudo-link suggestion effect determination table of FIG. . Also, the random number SR3 for determining the symbol change effect is for determining the symbol difference from the pseudo continuous symbol at the symbol change effect in the symbol change effect as shown in the pseudo-suggestion suggestion effect determination table of FIG. The random number to use.

  Each of SR1-1 to SR3 is repeatedly added and updated within the counting range shown in the figure at a predetermined timing in the random number update process of S706. For example, SR1-1 is updated every 33 msec, SR1-2 is updated every SR1-1 carry, SR1-3 is added every SR1-2 carry, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit. Then, it is updated again from 0.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S500). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S501). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S503). , The process proceeds to S507. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S503, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  When it is determined in the process of S501 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S504), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S504, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Also, when it is not determined to be a shift in the processing of S500 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (S501), the production control CPU 101 selects a combination of the big hit symbols according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol to be configured is determined (S502), and the process proceeds to S507.

  In S502, a winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after performing an effect setting process (S507) for performing various processes for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of determining the content of the pseudo-suggested effect), the process proceeds to S508. The processing content of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In S508, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S508). In S508, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S507. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the design, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-reed effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the notice effect Multiple types are stored as patterns.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S508 is selected (S509). Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S510).

  When the processing of S510 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A variation start process is executed (S513). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect determination table. FIG. 20A shows a pseudo-suggestion suggestion effect determination table in the case of a success result, and FIG. 20B shows a pseudo-suggestion effect determination table in the case of a failure result. Here, the success result is displayed when the pseudo continuous re-change effect is executed after the pseudo continuous suggestion effect is executed as described above (when the pseudo continuous re-change effect is successfully executed). The production result. The failure result is the effect result displayed when the reach effect is executed after the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed (when the reach effect is executed after failing to execute the pseudo-revariation effect). Say. Each determination table of FIGS. 20A and 20B is stored in the ROM 102, and determines the number of characters at the time of the design change suggesting effect and the design difference from the pseudo-continuous design at the time of the design change effect in the effect setting process. Used for.

  Here, the success result / failure result is determined based on whether the finally executed pseudo-link suggestion results in success or failure when the pseudo-link suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times. . Specifically, when the super reach H and the super reach J in FIG. 10 are compared, in the case of the super reach H, the first pseudo continuous suggestion effect is executed, and then the first pseudo continuous re-variation effect is executed. Then, after the second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed, the specific reach effect is executed without executing the second pseudo-re-change effect, so the second pseudo-re-change effect is finally executed. This is a pseudo-reamification effect that has been executed. Therefore, after the final pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the specific reach effect is executed without executing the pseudo-revariation effect, resulting in a failure result. In the case of Super Reach J, the first pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed, the first pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is executed, and then the second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed. Since the specific reach effect is executed after the pseudo continuous re-change effect is executed, the second pseudo continuous re-change effect is finally executed as the pseudo continuous suggestion effect. Therefore, after the final pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the pseudo-re-variable effect is executed and the specific reach effect is executed, which is a successful result.

  The pseudo continuous suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 20 includes a symbol change suggestion effect determination table and a symbol change effect determination table. The symbol change suggestion effect determination table is a table showing the relationship between the number of characters displayed during the symbol change suggestion effect and the symbol change suggestion effect determination random number SR2. The symbol change effect determining table is a table showing the relationship between the symbol difference from the pseudo continuous symbol of the middle symbol initially displayed at the time of the symbol change effect and the symbol change effect determining random number SR3.

  In the table of FIG. 20, the columns “Number of characters at the time of design change suggestion effect” and “Random number SR2 for design change suggestion effect” are “Number of characters at the time of design change suggestion effect” and “Character change suggestion effect” It is a column indicating a function as a symbol change suggestion effect determination table portion indicating a relationship with “decision random number SR2”. Here, the number of characters at the time of the design change suggesting effect indicates the number of characters displayed at the time of the design change suggesting effect.

  In the case of the present embodiment, any number of characters from 1 to 3 is selected. As shown in the symbol change suggestion effect determination table portion of FIGS. 20A and 20B, in the case of a success result, a larger number of characters can be selected more easily than in the case of a failure result. The relationship between the random number SR2 and the number of characters is set so that a smaller number of characters can be easily selected than in the case of a successful result. As a result, as the number of characters that appear and are displayed in the symbol change suggestion effect increases, control is performed so that the success / failure effect becomes a success result in the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. If the number of characters is large, the appearance of a large number of characters will appear heavier and the image of sliding will be higher, so the percentage of successful results is higher when the number of characters is large than when the number of characters is small .

  In the table of FIG. 20, the columns “Pattern difference from the pseudo-continuous design at the time of the design change effect” and “Random number SR3 for determining the design change effect” are displayed as “From the pseudo-continuous design at the time of the design change effect”. It is a column showing a function as a symbol change display effect determination table portion showing a relationship between “design difference” and “symbol change effect determination random number SR3”.

  Here, the symbol difference from the pseudo-continuous symbol at the time of the symbol change effect is, for example, an effect symbol (medium symbol) that is displayed at the beginning of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect and the character rides when the pseudo-continuous symbol is “667”. ) And the design symbol of the pseudo-continuous appearance.

  A plurality of types of effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, each of the left, middle, and right effect symbols is composed of a number symbol indicating “0” to “9”. The symbol array numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to the symbols “0” to “9”, respectively. While the left, middle, and right effect symbols are changing, the left, middle, and right effect symbols are displayed in the order of, for example, from the smallest symbol array number to the largest in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas. A scroll display that is selected and flows from top to bottom is performed. In the scroll display, when an effect symbol whose symbol array number is the maximum value (for example, “9”) is displayed, an effect symbol whose symbol number is the minimum value (for example, “0”) is subsequently displayed. Thus, the effect symbols indicating “0” to “9” are displayed in such a manner as to repeatedly circulate.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, by designating the symbol array number to be stopped or temporarily stopped for the effect symbols arranged in this way at the time of various effect display such as the reach effect and the display result derivation effect. Control to stop or temporarily stop the designated type of symbol is performed.

  For example, when the character is on the middle symbol when the combination of the symbols of the pseudo-continuous pattern is “667”, the middle symbol of the pseudo-continuous pattern is “6”, so the symbol difference is “3”. “3” symbol or “9” symbol is shown. Further, the symbol difference “2” when the middle symbol of the pseudo-continuous eye is “6” indicates “4” symbol or “8” symbol. Furthermore, the symbol difference “1” in the case where the middle symbol of the pseudo-continuous eye is “6” indicates “5” symbol or “7” symbol.

  In the case of the present embodiment, in the case of a success result, a small symbol difference is easily selected compared to the case of a failure result, and in the case of a failure result, a large symbol difference is selected compared to the case of a success result. The relationship between the random number SR3 and the symbol difference is set so that it is easy. As a result, the proportion of success / failure production success results in the pseudo-series suggestion production increases as the design difference from the design of the pseudo-continuation of the middle design initially displayed in the design change production decreases. Control is performed. Note that if the design difference is small, it is closer to the quasi-continuous eye, so that the image where the quasi-continuous eye is likely to appear increases. Therefore, the proportion of successful results is higher when the symbol difference is smaller than when the symbol difference is large.

  20A and 20B, when the number of characters is determined as described above, the random number SR3 is set according to the determined number of characters. One of the symbol differences is selected from the symbol differences 1 to 3 in which the selection ratio is set. Then, as shown in the symbol change display effect determination table portion of FIGS. 20A and 20B, in the case of a success result, the smaller the number of selected characters, the easier it is to select a smaller symbol difference and the failure. In the case of the result, the relationship between the random number SR3 and the symbol difference is set so that a larger symbol difference is easily selected as the number of selected characters is larger.

  In this way, the relationship between the symbol change effect and the symbol change suggestion effect varies depending on the number of characters that appear in the symbol change suggestion effect. The ratio of successful results varies depending on the number of symbol differences from the pseudo-sequential number of medium symbols displayed in the initial). Because of this relationship, the player can expect what the initial symbol difference number will be when the symbol change effect is produced according to the number of characters appearing in the symbol change suggestion effect. .

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the above-described effect setting process (S507). In the effect setting process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the received effect control command is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous revariable effect (S601). Specifically, in step S601, a super reach that performs a pseudo-continuous re-change effect in a change pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 102 (an area in which a change pattern command received in executing change display is stored by command analysis processing). Whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous variation effect is confirmed based on whether or not a variation pattern command designating any one of E to L is stored.

  In S601, if the variation pattern has no pseudo-continuous re-change effect (N in S601), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the change pattern has a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect based on the effect content specified by the received change pattern. It is confirmed whether or not (S612).

  In S612, when there is no pseudo-continuous suggestion effect (N in S612), the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the effect with a variation pattern without the pseudo-continuous reproducible effect and without the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. (S617). Then, the process ends. On the other hand, when there is a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect (Y in S612), there is no pseudo-continuous re-change effect, and there is a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and the super-reach C, D in which the final pseudo-continuous suggestion result is a failure result. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 selects the pseudo-sequential suggestion effect determination table in the case of the failure result shown in FIG. 20B (S613). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a design change suggestion effect determination random number (SR2), and determines the number of characters used for the design change suggestion effect based on the extracted value (S614). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the design change effect determination random number (SR3), and based on the extracted value, the design difference from the pseudo-continuous design at the start of the design change effect (the design difference of the middle design). Determine (S615). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the pseudo-suggesting suggestion based on the content determined in S614 and S615 without the pseudo-continuous change effect (S616). Then, the process ends.

  In S601, when the variation pattern has a pseudo-continuous re-variation effect (Y in S601), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous re-variation effect based on the effect content specified by the received variation pattern. It is confirmed whether the number of times (total number of times) is 1 (S602). When the number of quasi-continuous re-change effects is one (Y in S602), the effect control CPU 101 has only one quasi-continuous re-change effect based on the effect contents specified by the received change pattern. After execution, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern has a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect (S603).

  In the case where there is a pseudo continuous suggestion effect after execution of the pseudo continuous revariation effect only once (Y in S603), the pseudo continuous revariation effect is only once, and there are two pseudo continuous suggestion effects. Since the second pseudo-suggested suggestion corresponds to the fluctuation pattern of super reach G and H that results in failure, the effect control CPU 101 uses the pseudo-suggested suggestion determination table in the case of the failure result shown in FIG. Select (S604). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the symbol change suggestion effect determination random number (SR2), and determines the number of characters based on the extracted value (S605). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the design change effect determination random number (SR3), and based on the extracted value, the design difference from the pseudo-continuous design at the start of the design change effect (the design difference of the middle design). Determine (S606). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pseudo continuous re-variation effect only once, and determines to execute the same effect in the first and second pseudo continuous suggestion effects according to the contents determined in S605 and S606. (S607). Then, the process ends.

  Note that the same effect is an effect performed in the pseudo-recommendation effect. In Super Reach G and H, which result in failure, the number of characters displayed in the first symbol change suggestion effect is the same as the number of characters displayed in the second symbol change suggestion effect, and the first symbol change effect is displayed. The symbol difference from the quasi-continuous symbol at the beginning is the same as the symbol difference from the quasi-continuous symbol at the beginning of the second symbol change effect. However, the success / failure display result of the success / failure suggestion is not the same, and the first time is a success result and the second (final pseudo-link suggestion effect) is a failure result. In addition, as a similar effect, the character that was on the effect design that changes in the first pseudo-recommendation effect is displayed on the effect design that changes in the second pseudo-recommendation effect, and a new character appears. Then, the content of the effect may be interlocked when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is repeated by allowing the appearing character to ride on the effect pattern that changes further. If it does in this way, a player's sense of expectation can be heightened moderately by interlocking production.

  In the processing of S603, when there is no pseudo-continuous suggestion effect after execution of only one pseudo-continuous revariation effect (N in S603), the pseudo-continuous revariation effect is only once and after the pseudo-continuous revariation effect. Since it corresponds to the variation pattern of super reach E and F, which is a successful result in the pseudo-sequel suggestion effect before the final pseudo-re-variation effect, without the pseudo-sequential suggestion effect, the CPU 101 for effect control is shown in FIG. In the case of the success result shown in FIG. 2, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect determination table is selected (S608). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the symbol change suggestion effect determination random number (SR2), and determines the number of characters based on the extracted value (S609). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the design change effect determination random number (SR3), and based on the extracted value, the design difference from the pseudo-continuous design at the start of the design change effect (the design difference of the middle design). Determine (S610). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pseudo continuous re-change effect only once, and determines to execute the pseudo continuous suggestion effect before executing the pseudo continuous re-change effect according to the contents determined in S609 and S610 ( S611). Then, the process ends.

  In the process of S602, when it is determined that the number of pseudo-continuous re-change effects is not one (N in S602), the effect control CPU 101, as shown in FIG. It is confirmed whether or not is twice (S618). When the number of quasi-continuous re-change effects is two (Y in S618), the quasi-continuous re-change effects are two times, and there is a quasi-continuous suggestion effect before execution of the first and second quasi-continuous re-change effects Since the second pseudo-sequential suggestion effect corresponds to the fluctuation pattern of super reach I and J that results in success, the effect control CPU 101 determines the pseudo-suggestion suggestion effect in the case of the success result shown in FIG. A table is selected (S619). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the symbol change suggestion effect determination random number (SR2), and determines the number of characters based on the extracted value (S620). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a design change effect determination random number (SR3), and determines a design difference from the pseudo-continuous design at the start of the design change effect based on the extracted value (S621). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pseudo continuous re-variation effect twice and decides to execute the same effect in the first and second pseudo continuous suggestion effects according to the contents determined in S619 and S620 ( S622). Then, the process ends.

  The same effect described here is an effect performed in the pseudo-suggesting effect. In Super Reach I and J, which are successful results, the number of characters displayed in the first symbol change suggestion effect is the same as the number of characters displayed in the second symbol change suggestion effect, and the first symbol change effect is displayed. The symbol difference from the quasi-continuous symbol at the beginning is the same as the symbol difference from the quasi-continuous symbol at the beginning of the second symbol change effect. Further, the success / failure display results of the success / failure suggestion are the same because the first result is the success result and the second (final pseudo-link suggestion effect) is also the success result.

  In the process of S618, when it is determined that the number of quasi-continuous re-variation effects is not two (N in S618), the number of quasi-continuous re-change effects is three, and the quasi-continuous re-change effects are three times. Is the variation pattern of Super Reach K, L, which is the result of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect before the execution of the first and second pseudo-continuous re-variation productions, and the final second pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is a successful result. Since this is the case, the effect control CPU 101 selects the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect determination table in the case of the successful result shown in FIG. 20A (S623). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the symbol change suggestion effect determination random number (SR2), and determines the number of characters based on the extracted value (S624). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a design change effect determination random number (SR3), and determines a design difference from the pseudo-continuous design at the start of the design change effect based on the extracted value (S625). Next, the production control CPU 101 executes the quasi-continuous re-variation effect three times, and the same effect (first and second characters) in the first and second quasi-continuous suggestion effects according to the contents determined in S619 and S620. The number, the symbol difference from the pseudo-continuous symbol, and the success result are the same) (S626). Then, the process ends.

  As shown in S607, S622, and S626, the effects performed in the first and second pseudo-continuous suggestion effects are similar effects. In other words, if the pseudo-suggesting effect is performed again after the first pseudo-sequel effect is performed (second pseudo-suggesting effect), the same symbol change effect ( Since the symbol change effect is executed for the predetermined symbol whose mode has been changed in the first symbol change effect), the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is linked between the previous time (first time) and the current time (second time). In addition, it is possible to appropriately increase the expectation of the player on the big hit gaming state.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example of the relationship between the symbol change effect and the number of re-changes in the pseudo-continuous re-change effect will be described. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the number of pseudo-continuous re-change effects is determined by a table for determining a change pattern, random 2 and random 3 on the game control microcomputer 560 side. It was. However, the number of simulated continuous re-change effects may be determined on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. For example, the ROM 102 stores a data table for determining the number of pseudo-continuous re-change effects, which stores the relationship between the value of the random counter for determining the number of times and the number of times of the pseudo-continuous re-change effects, and stores a specific effect control command (for example, predetermined (The variation pattern command designating the super-reach) of the effect control microcomputer 100 extracts the value of the random counter for determining the number of times, and based on the extracted value, the pseudo-repetition is repeated from the data table. You may make it select and determine the variation production frequency value.

  In this case, the expected value of the number of times that the pseudo-continuous re-change effect is repeated differs according to the design aspect changed by the design change effect, and the design change effect depends on the design change suggestion effect mode. You may set a data table so that the aspect of the design to change may differ. For example, in the case of a fluctuation pattern with a high jackpot reliability, a ratio with a large number of pseudo-continuous re-variation effects being selected is higher than a fluctuation pattern with a low jackpot reliability, and there is a symbol difference in the symbol change effects. What is necessary is just to make it the ratio with which a small thing is selected high. Furthermore, in the case of a variation pattern with a high jackpot reliability, it is sufficient to select a variation pattern suggesting a larger number of characters than a variation pattern with a low jackpot reliability.

  In this way, the number of executions in which the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is repeated differs depending on the number of symbol differences that change in the symbol change effect, and the symbol difference in the symbol change effect depends on the number of characters that appear in the symbol change suggestion effect. Since the number is different, the player can expect the manner in which the number of symbol differences changes depending on the number of characters appearing. Similar effects can be obtained.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example of a non-specific reach effect will be described. As described above, the non-specific reach effect is a reach effect that has a high jackpot reliability compared to the normal reach, but has a low jackpot reliability compared to the normal reach effect. As such a non-specific reach effect, the following resurgence effect may be executed in order to prevent the player's expectation from dropping too much. Resurrection production is a battle production where characters confront each other. Once the ally character is defeated and the word “defeat” is displayed, the ally character rises and the character “resurrection” is displayed. It is the production that defeats the character and revives. Further, as an effect similar to the resurgence effect, there is a relief effect in which another character appears after the character “defeat” to defeat the enemy character. And when it becomes a non-specific reach, it sets so that the ratio in which a resurrection effect and a relief effect are performed becomes high compared with the case where it becomes a specific reach.

  In this way, in non-specific reach production, the ratio of revival and relief production is higher than in specific reach production, so the feeling of expectation for the jackpot gaming state once lost is regained. Since it is easy to give to a player, a player's expectation can be maintained appropriately.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. 4th Embodiment demonstrates the example of an effect performed in a success result / failure result suggestion effect. In the success control / failure result suggesting effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 indicates either a success result or a failure result in response to the player operating the stick controller 122 during a predetermined operation valid period. May be executed. Specifically, it is determined that the stick controller 122 is operated based on an operation detection signal input from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 when the stick controller 122 is tilted. Then, the success / failure results are displayed on condition that the determination is made. Note that it may be determined that the stick controller 122 is operated based on an operation detection signal input from the trigger sensor 121 when the trigger button 125 is operated.

  In this way, either the success result or the failure result is shown in response to the player's operation in the success result / failure result suggesting production, so that the player's action is reflected in the game. This makes it possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the game and improve the interest of the game.

  In the case of a successful result, when the operation is performed during the operation effective period, an effect that is more interesting for the player is executed than when the operation is not performed. It may be promoted, and the player's willingness to participate in the game may be improved. Further, the success result may be displayed even when the stick controller 122 is not operated during the operation valid period. In this case, there is a pseudo-running sequence that makes the player feel more advantageous when the stick controller 122 is operated during the operation effective period than when the stick controller 122 is not operated during the operation effective period. You may make it the ratio selected become high.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, an example of command transmission will be described. In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a pattern command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). After the first command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop), the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach) You may make it transmit the 2nd command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect after what is called a 2nd stop. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may determine whether or not to execute the success result / failure result suggesting production according to the type of the first command.

  In this way, the effect control microcomputer receives two types of commands: a first command indicating a change mode from the start of the change of the symbol until the reach effect is executed, and a second command indicating the type of reach effect. Since the type of success result / failure result suggesting effect and reach effect can be instructed based on the transmission to 100, the effect including the suggestion effect and the reach effect is executed without increasing the number of command types in large quantities. be able to.

  In the above case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, when the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is executed, the symbol change suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the symbol change effect and the success / failure suggestion effect become a success result. The design change effect that suggests and the success / failure suggestion effect that suggests either execution or non-execution of the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is performed. It is possible to increase the player's expectation during execution of the failure suggestion effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the percentage of successful results differs depending on the number of symbol differences at the beginning of the symbol change effect, and as shown in FIG. 20, the number of characters appearing in the symbol change suggestion effect is The number of characters in the symbol change effect varies depending on the design change suggestion effect, such as the percentage of successful results. It is possible to make the player expect whether it changes in the manner.

  (3) As shown in the second embodiment, the number of times the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is repeated differs according to the number of symbol differences that change in the symbol change effect, and depends on the number of characters that appear in the symbol change suggestion effect. Since the number of symbol differences in the symbol change effect differs, the player can expect how the symbol difference number changes in accordance with the number of characters appearing.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 8, since a symbol change effect is executed by adding a predetermined character to a predetermined symbol, the symbol is not disturbed in recognizing the predetermined symbol in the symbol change effect. It is possible to produce a change effect. It is also possible to change the color of a predetermined symbol without adding a character. However, if this is done, the player will display the symbol as a probability variation symbol (a symbol displayed as a display result when the probability variation is a big hit). May be misunderstood. Therefore, by adding a predetermined character without changing the design itself, it is possible to recognize that the design changes with the design change effect.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, when the success / failure suggestion effect (pseudo-continuation suggestion effect) is executed again after execution of the pseudo-continuous change effect, the second success / failure suggestion effect (pseudo) Since the symbol change effect is executed for the predetermined symbol whose mode has been changed by the previous symbol change effect before the execution of the chain suggestion effect), the effect mode of the success / failure suggestion effect (pseudo-link suggestion effect) is In conjunction with the previous time and this time, it is possible to make it easy for the player to appropriately raise the expectation of the big hit gaming state.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, when the success / failure suggestion effect indicating the failure result is executed, the reach effect is not a pseudo-ream effect, but an effect with a high expectation level that is a big hit. Since this is done, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be maintained even if the performance is shown to be a failure result.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, when the success / failure suggestion results in failure in the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the player reaches on the empirical rule as an extension of the failure result. There is a preconception that the production is not a reach production that is very promising. In such a case, if a specific reach effect such as a specific super reach effect (for example, a premium reach effect) set with a relatively high expectation of jackpot is executed, the specific reach effect is essentially a player. Although it is intended to increase the expectation of the big hit, there is a possibility that the player may recognize that the reach production is not capable of expecting the big hit. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, when it becomes a failure result, there is a premium feeling like the specific reach effect by setting the rate of development to the specific reach effect lower than in the case of the success result. It is possible to prevent the player's expectation for reach production from being impaired.

  (8) As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the success / failure suggestion effect (pseudo-link suggestion effect) executed after the execution of the pseudo-continuous change effect is a failure result and the reach effect is executed. Then, the control is performed so that the ratio of the non-specific reach effect, which is lower than the specific reach effect, becomes a big hit gaming state. As a result, in the case where the reach effect is executed due to the failure of the pseudo-suggestion effect, the non-specific reach effect that the player can have a certain degree of expectation to become a big hit gaming state is not as much as the specific reach effect. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be appropriately increased.

  (9) As shown in the third embodiment, in the non-specific reach production, since the ratio of the revival system and the relief system production is higher than the specific reach production, a sense of expectation for the jackpot gaming state once lost is taken. Since it is easy to give the player a sense of being returned, the player's sense of expectation can be appropriately maintained.

  (10) Like the super reach K and L in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the pseudo continuous re-variation production is executed three times to develop into the reach production, the pseudo continuous suggestion production (successful before the development into the reach production)・ The failure suggestion effect) is not executed, so that the expectation of the player who has a great sense of expectation in the gaming state due to the increased number of executions of the pseudo-continuous change effect is not impaired by the pseudo-recommendation effect. Can do.

  (11) As shown in the fourth embodiment, either the success result or the failure result is shown in accordance with the player's operation in the success result / failure result suggesting effect, so that the player's action is reflected in the game. It is possible to make the player feel like the game, and the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (12) As shown in the fifth embodiment, there are two types of commands: a first command indicating a variation mode from the start of symbol variation until a reach effect is executed, and a second command indicating the type of reach effect. Since it is possible to instruct the types of success results / failure results suggesting effects and reach effects based on the transmission of commands to the effect control microcomputer 100, the suggestion effects and reach can be achieved without increasing the number of command types in large quantities. An effect including an effect can be executed.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (3) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (4) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (5) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided 15 round normal big hits and 15 round probability variation big hits as a big hit type was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the ratio of the pseudo-suggestion suggestion to be a successful result differs depending on the number of characters in the design change suggestion is shown, but the character itself is different, for example, by changing the color or shape of the character. By doing this, the ratios at which the pseudo-continuous suggestion results in success may be different. Moreover, you may make it the ratio from which the pseudo | simulation continuous suggestion effect becomes a success result differ with the kind of action of a character. In addition, the number of pseudo-continuous re-change effects may be different depending on the character itself or the type of action of the character.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the effect that the effect symbol slips when the character rides on the effect symbol is executed. However, the character may hang the weight on the effect symbol so that the effect symbol slides. Good.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, for example, an odd number of “1”, “3”, “5”, and an array of “3”, “4”, “5” as the effect symbols that temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous change effect Thus, a temporary stop symbol that is not a flat eye but has a characteristic appearance may be selected. By displaying such a temporary stop symbol, it is possible to appeal to the player that the pseudo continuous re-variation effect is executed, and during the temporary stop and / or re-variation, It can appeal that an effect is performed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of times of pseudo-variation re-variation may be executed in one time of pseudo-continuous re-variation effect. In the case of a big win, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern having a maximum number of pseudo-variation re-variations executed in one pseudo-continuous re-variation effect may be increased. In other words, when an effect with a large maximum number of pseudo-variation re-variations executed in one pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is executed, the effect may be a high-hit expectation. This makes it possible for the player to be interested in the number of times of pseudo-variation re-variation executed during one pseudo-re-variation effect.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the jackpot expectation degree is set higher for an effect with a larger number of executions of the pseudo-continuous re-change effect has been described. However, it is an effect in which the quasi-continuous re-change effect is performed only once, and the difference in effects other than the number of executions of the quasi-continuous re-change effect (for example, a special character during the period of the quasi-continuous re-change effect) Depending on the number of times that is displayed, the expected degree of jackpot may be different.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, when a success / failure suggestion effect is executed, an effect of displaying “percentage of success rate” may be executed. Specifically, the success rate is confirmed so that the final success / failure suggestion display result is confirmed in advance, and the success rate is higher when selecting the display with a higher success rate than the failure result. Any one of the plurality of types of display effects may be selected and executed. By executing such an effect, the effect can be varied and the player's expectation can be prevented from being betrayed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, in the symbol change effect, an effect symbol (for example, symbol difference number 1 to 3) having a small symbol difference number from the pseudo-continuous is initially displayed, and the effect symbol is changed based on the symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the symbol change effect, an effect symbol that is not approximate to the pseudo-continuous eye is initially displayed, and the symbol is used as a base point (for example, a symbol difference number of 5 or more). A changing production may be performed.

  (13) In the symbol change effect in the above-described embodiment, the effect symbol changes not only the effect symbol slides, but also the effect symbol color changes, the effect symbol pattern changes, or the effect symbol size changes. Production may be included.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the character directly performs an effect that directly affects the change of the effect symbol so that the character changes on the effect symbol. The effect design may be changed without approaching the effect design without approaching the effect design. In this way, the character may include an effect that indirectly affects the change of the effect symbol.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, if the character falls from the effect symbol after the character gets on the effect symbol and before the symbol change effect is started, it is assumed that the symbol change effect is executed. The design change effect may not be performed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which an effect in which the character changes the effect design is performed as the symbol change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The effect design may be changed after some notification is made, such as the message is displayed.

  (17) About the symbol change effect of the above-mentioned embodiment, the expectation to the big hit of the pseudo-suggestion suggestion effect may be changed by performing an effect that the character changes midway. Specifically, during the design change effect, the expectation is changed by an effect that the character changes in the middle, such as an increase or decrease in the number of characters or a change in the character type (for example, the number of characters in the middle changes When the number of characters increases, the degree of expectation increases, and when the number of characters decreases along the way, the degree of expectation decreases, and when the character changes from the first type to the second type along the way, the degree of expectation increases. The degree of expectation decreases as the type changes from the second type to the first type.)

  (18) In the symbol change suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, there are cases where a character appears and when a character does not appear (for example, when only an image showing a shadow of the character is displayed). In such a case, it is possible to perform control so that the degree of expectation that the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is executed, that is, the degree of big hit expectation, becomes higher.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the symbol change suggestion effect may be executed a predetermined period before the symbol change effect. Specifically, as an effect before the character gets on the effect symbol, the teammate character and the enemy character may battle, and the winning character may get on the effect symbol. In such a case, it is only necessary to increase the degree of expectation that the quasi-continuous re-variation effect is executed, that is, the jackpot expectation degree when the teammate character wins.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of characters ranked according to the degree of expectation of the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect are made to appear at the same time, and the character that is ranked first by performing the race effect or the like is placed on the symbol. May be.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, during the execution of the symbol change effect, the character changes the effect symbol on the effect symbol. If the character falls from the effect symbol in the middle of the change, the expectation of the pseudo-continuous re-variation effect is increased. If it is small or not dropped, an effect in which the expectation level of the pseudo-continuous effect is large may be performed.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, in order to clarify the pseudo-continuous eyes in the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the display pattern of the effect symbols constituting the pseudo-continuous eyes (display mode of colors, shapes, patterns, etc.) May be changed to a display mode different from the display mode of other effect symbols.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, when the pseudo continuous suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the same effect is obtained so that the same effect is executed in the first and second pseudo continuous suggestion effects. As described above, the selection was decided at a time, and the productions that were decided at the first time were taken over the second time. However, when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the number of characters and the design difference may be selected and determined for each pseudo-continuous suggestion effect.

  (24) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 effect display device, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 94 character.

Claims (1)

It is provided with a variable display unit that executes variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays the display result, and is advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit A gaming machine that controls the gaming state,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Derived display control means for deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect of resuming the variable display after temporarily stopping the predetermined identification information from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed;
Suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect indicating either a success result suggesting execution of the specific effect or a failure result indicating non-execution of the specific effect;
Identification information change effect execution means for executing an identification information change effect that suggests that the suggestion effect becomes the success result by changing the aspect of the predetermined identification information before execution of the suggestion effect;
Prior to execution of the identification information change effect, the game machine includes identification information change suggestion effect means for executing an identification information change effect effect that suggests execution of the identification information change effect.

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