JP2017225874A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a pachinko machine, an MPU 62 of a main control device 81 performs a winning/losing lottery on the basis of the entry of a game ball to an upper operation port and a lower operation port, and shifts to an opening/closing execution mode that can win in a variable winning device when winning a jackpot. A confrontation performance is set as a performance of each game round to be performed in a pattern display device after the opening/closing execution mode. In the confrontation performance, a winning performance suggesting a game result of making a shift to the opening/closing execution mode in which the variable winning device undergoes opening/closing control in a long time mode, and a losing performance suggesting not being a game result of making a shift to the opening/closing execution mode are set. After the opening/closing execution mode, a shift is made to a high frequency support mode. The losing performance is executed in a game round before a 10 round in which the high frequency support mode ends.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is triggered by the fact that the gaming ball has entered the starting pitching section provided in the gaming area. At the same time, the variable display of the picture is started on the display device provided in the game area. When the lottery is won, for example, a combination of specific patterns is finally stopped and displayed, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state. In the specific gaming state, for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching device provided in the gaming area is executed, and paying out of gaming balls according to the number of balls entering the variable pitching device is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-35977 A

  Here, in the gaming machines exemplified above, it cannot be said that the game has been sufficiently improved, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

The present invention
A transition determination means for performing a transition determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Specific game state transition means for shifting the game state to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means;
Specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state based on the transition determination executed a predetermined number of times in the specific game state;
Production means for performing a predetermined production;
Based on the fact that the transition determination is performed, the effect means for executing the game times is executed, the stop result corresponding to the result of the transition determination is notified, and the effect for game times is ended. As one game time, the effect execution means for effecting each game time by the effect means,
With
The effect execution means includes an advantageous content that suggests that the game time is an opportunity to shift to the specific game state after executing a predetermined effect during the specific game state, and the game time is the specific game state. Including a special effect execution means for causing the effect means to display a special effect for displaying any one of a plurality of types of contents including non-advantageous contents suggesting that there is no opportunity to shift to
The special performance execution means
Advantageous content execution means for displaying the advantageous content after execution of the predetermined effect when the transition response result is obtained during the specific gaming state;
In the specific game state, when the remaining number of the transition determinations that can be executed in the specific game state is a special number less than the predetermined number of times, the non-advantageous content is displayed after execution of the predetermined effect. Non-advantageous content execution means to be
Limiting means for limiting display control by the non-advantageous content executing means in game times before the game times that are the special number in the specific game state;
Means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting execution of the special effect;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game well.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each game result. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the 1st display mode in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the 2nd display mode and the 3rd display mode in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd fluctuation | variation display time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process for rounds. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows a high frequency game frequency setting process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a high frequency game frequency table. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the command corresponding | compatible process in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display control process in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation start process in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation setting process for the 2nd display mode and 3rd display mode in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the confrontation effect setting process in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table for various effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the game result, and the content of a display mode. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion | finish of the opening / closing execution mode in 2nd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entering portion or a non-priority starting entering ball portion) 33, a lower operating port (second starting ball entering portion or a priority starting ball) Part) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display part 43, an accessory display part 44, and the like.

  On the back side of the game board 24, detection sensors (not shown) are provided in correspondence with the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34. When a ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34, it is detected by a corresponding detection sensor, and a predetermined number of award balls are paid out based on the detection result. . In this case, 10 game balls are paid out when the general winning opening 31 is entered, and 15 game balls are paid out when the variable winning device 32 is entered. Is executed, three game balls are paid out when a ball enters the upper working port 33, and four game balls are paid out when a ball enters the lower working port 34. Is executed.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only a mode of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but is discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Embodiments that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as a prize.

  The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and are installed in the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction, more specifically in the vertical direction, with the upper operation port 33 facing upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric accessory 34a will be described. The electric accessory 34a has a closed state (a non-supported state or a non-guided state) in which a game ball is difficult to win in the lower operating port 34, and an open state (a supported state or a guided state) in which a game ball is more likely to win than in the closed state. Can be switched to.

  The operating port case constituting the upper operating port 33 projects to the front side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the upper side length <the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case (that is, the left and right width of the upper operating port 33) is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is left and right when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The length is larger than the distance between the electric accessories 34a. In addition, when the electric accessory 34a is in a closed state, the installation interval between both the operating ports 33 and 34 is set so that the distance between the operating port case and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. It has been adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win the lower operation port 34, and the electric operation item 34a is opened, so that the lower operation port 34 can be won. In particular, at this time, in the middle of the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above. Until the object 34a is fully opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the lower operating port 34, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully open. That is, the game ball that has dropped from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is bounced outward, and does not win the lower operating port 34 directly. As a result, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it is extremely difficult to win the lower working port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the lower working port 34 is opened. Winning is easy.

  Furthermore, as described above, the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are arranged side by side. More specifically, since they are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, when the electric accessory 34a is in an open state, the game balls flowing down toward the upper side of the operating port device are the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port. Any of the mouths 34 can be won. In other words, when the electric accessory 34a is in an open state, it is difficult to aim for winning in the upper working port 33 and winning in the lower working port 34 depending on the operation mode of the firing handle 54 described later. It has become.

  In addition to the configuration in which the operation port case of the upper operation port 33 is substantially trapezoidal as described above, the operation port case of the upper operation port 33 has a two-stage configuration having a narrow upper width and a lower width, A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on each of the left and right sides, or an obstruction nail may be implanted obliquely below the operating port case.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an open / close door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The open / close door 32b is connected to a drive unit such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 24, and is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot be won or are difficult to win. When winning the (open / closed execution state), the game ball is switched to a predetermined open state in which it is easier to win than in the closed state.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. The opening / closing execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an embodiment.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between them is narrower than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and an accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling.

  In the main display section 43, when the variable winning device 32 enters the opening / closing execution mode (or when the opening / closing execution mode is set) by winning the big win, the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is displayed. The round display part RS for clearly indicating the number of times of opening, the first result display part AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the upper operating opening 33, and the lower operating opening 34 A second result display section BS is set for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning.

  In the round display section RS, the display of the number of times of opening is started at the start of the opening / closing execution mode, and the display is ended at the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the first result display section AS, a variation display of the picture is performed with a winning at the upper working port 33 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning at the upper working port 33 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the second result display section BS, the variation display of the picture is performed with the winning to the lower operation port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the lower operation port 34 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower working port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display unit BS and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, on the basis of winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display sections AS, BS, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variable display is stopped. It corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if any one of the operation ports 33 and 34 is won, the single game display is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the result display unit, the variable display is started in the single result display unit, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. 1 time.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on winning through the through gate 35. In this case, the accessory display unit 44 displays a variation of the picture triggered by the winning of the through gate 35, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of is clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the state where the electric role is opened, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are used. Also good.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that performs variable display (or variable display or switching display) of symbols. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from dropping in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is lowered due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. .

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display control device described later starts variable display of symbols based on winning in the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. . That is, when the variable display is performed in the first result display unit AS, the variable display is performed in the symbol display device 41 accordingly, and when the variable display is performed in the second result display unit BS, In addition, the symbol display device 41 performs variable display. And the symbol corresponding to the contents of each game result is stopped and displayed. The contents of this variable display will be described in detail later.

  A first holding lamp portion 45 corresponding to the first result display portion AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided in the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The maximum number of game balls won in the upper operation port 33 is reserved, and the number of reserved balls is displayed when the first reservation lamp unit 45 is turned on. Further, a second holding lamp portion 46 corresponding to the second result display portion BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided at the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. A maximum of four game balls won in the lower operation port 34 are reserved, and the number of the reserved balls is displayed when the second reservation lamp unit 46 is turned on. As described above, since the upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first holding ramp portion 45 and the second holding ramp portion 46 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball. ing.

  Below the center frame 42, a third holding lamp portion 47 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding lamp portion 47. In addition, the structure etc. by which each holding lamp | ramp parts 45-47 are displayed on a part of symbol display apparatus 41 may be sufficient.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 53. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is operated by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. Operation is performed.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is colorless and transparent with glass, the window panel 62 is not limited to this and may be colorless and transparent with synthetic resin.

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper pan 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower pan 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through a passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main controller 81 and a sound emission controller 300 are mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board (not shown) that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board (not shown) that monitors the power source. These main control board and power failure monitoring board are transparent resins. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 83 made of a material or the like. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-separable manner by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. And by being connected inseparably by these box coupling | bond parts 85, when the internal space of the board | substrate box 83 is open | released, it has the structure which needs destruction of the said board | substrate box 83 or a part of excision. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the coupling process.

  The box coupling portion 85 can be applied to any configuration as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the box coupling portion 85, The box cover is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The coupling process by the box coupling unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the coupling, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after the opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 The connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body are cut. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. Thereafter, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the board box 83 and the mounting base are formed by the coupling pieces 86 and the coupled pieces 87. Between them.

  In addition, as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal seal is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace remains. Further, an IC tag that transmits a response wave including identification information to the ringing wave having a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker. When the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut and the response It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The sound emission control device 300 includes a sound lamp control board (not shown) that controls sound, lamp display, and display control device (not shown) in accordance with instructions from the main control device 81. Is accommodated in a substrate box 84 made of a transparent resin material or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is made of a synthetic resin having transparency, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81 and the sound emission control device 300 from the rear. doing.

  The payout mechanism portion 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. A payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism 92 is mounted with a back pack substrate on which a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC is supplied and a power switch for turning on and off the power is provided.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal plate 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal plate 99 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. State transition such as an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a loan is made, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an opening / closing execution mode At this time (or during the transition to the state), an output terminal for outputting a signal is provided. And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power source and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, fraud suppression means similar to the substrate box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the substrate box of the payout control device 97.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is configured such that a power source and launch control board is accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, it can maintain the state at the time of the power failure and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure. It is like that.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. It is an element incorporating a RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 202, for example, the function of the ROM 203 and the function of the RAM 204 may be provided as separate elements.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like are connected. In this case, a power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. Also, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning winning entry portion (a payout corresponding entering portion) such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating opening 33, a lower operating opening 34, a through gate 35, etc. Are connected to each other, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 performs a winning determination (entering determination) for each entering part. In addition, the MPU 202 executes a lottery occurrence lottery based on winning at the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34, and also performs support generation lottery based on a winning at the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and a sound emission control device 300 are connected. For example, the payout control device 97 outputs a winning ball command based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 221 of the ROM 203 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to payout of 10 game balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 winning balls are output. When a winning ball command corresponding to paying out a game ball is output and a winning to the upper operating port 33 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out three gaming balls is output and sent to the lower operating port 34. When a winning is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  The sound emission control device 300 outputs various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, an ending command, a low frequency command, a high frequency command, and various display commands. In this case, the command information storage area 221 of the ROM 203 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 202 so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric combination 34a is won, the MPU 202 performs drive control of the electric combination drive unit 34b so that the electric combination 34a is opened and closed. In each game round, the display control of the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and the main display section is operated in the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32. Display control of the round display part RS in 43 is executed.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply / launch control device 98, and monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power source and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  An MPU 302 is mounted on an audio emission control board 301 provided in the audio emission control device 300. The MPU 302 includes a ROM 303 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 302 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 303 is executed. A certain RAM 304, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 302 controls driving of the various holding lamp units 45 to 47, the display lamp unit 63, and the speaker unit 64 based on the command received from the main control device 81. Also, the commands corresponding to these commands as they are or after analysis are transmitted to the display control device 400. Incidentally, the sound emission control device 300 is electrically connected to the display control device 400 via a connector unit (connection unit) in which connectors are provided at both ends of a signal line.

  The display control apparatus 400 includes a display control board 401 on which an MPU 402 that is an element in which a program ROM 403 and a work RAM 404 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 405, a character ROM 406, and a video RAM 407 are mounted. It has. Note that it is not essential that the program ROM 403 and the work RAM 404 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 402, and each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 402 analyzes various commands received from the main control device 81 via the sound emission control device 300 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 405 (specifically, internal commands for the VDP 405). Generation).

  The program ROM 403 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 402 and fixed value data, and JPEG format image data for a background image is also stored and held. Part of the fixed value data is stored in advance in the areas 411 and 412 of the program ROM 403. Details of the areas 411 and 412 will be described together with the description of the processing executed by the MPU 402.

  The work RAM 404 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 402. These work data, flags and the like are stored in the respective areas 421 to 424 of the work RAM 404. Details of these areas 421 to 424 will be described together with description of processing executed by the MPU 402.

  The VDP 405 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 405 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 405 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 405 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 402, the video RAM 407, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 407 from the character ROM 406 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 406 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 406 holds bitmap format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color at each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. These image data, tables, and the like are stored in the character ROM 406.

  It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 406, and store the image data and the like in a shared manner with each character ROM 406. Further, it is possible to store the JPEG image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 403 in the character ROM 406.

  The video RAM 407 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 407.

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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and when the symbol display device 41 fluctuates. Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, first result display section AS and second result display section BS of main display section 43, and design The variation type counter CS that determines the variation display time in the display device 41 is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in the electric utility open state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 231 of the RAM 204.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. The updated value is appropriately stored in the RAM 204 based on the game ball winning in each of the operation ports 33 and 34.

  Here, the configuration of the reserved ball storage area 232 will be described.

  The first result display section holding area Ra stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the upper working port 33. Is a reserved area for In addition, the second result display section holding area Rb displays the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the lower operating port 34. This is a reserved area for storing. Here, since the first result display area reservation area Ra and the second result display area reservation area Rb have the same configuration, the first result display area of the both reservation areas Ra and Rb will be described below. The configuration of the reserved area Ra will be described.

  The first result display area reservation area Ra includes four storage areas of a first area to a fourth area, and a reservation number storage area. Each storage area includes a storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a storage area for storing the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and a storage area for storing the value of the reach random number counter C3. It is configured. With the four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, up to four game balls winning histories to the upper operation port 33 are stored on hold.

  In addition, in the reserved ball storage area 232, a reserved number storage for storing information on the sum of the number of holds in the first result display section holding area Ra and the number of holds in the second result display section holding area Rb. Area CR is provided.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the electric accessory release counter C4 will be described. The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the mode of support by the electric accessory 34a is different from each other. Specifically, in the support mode, when compared with a situation in which a game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area, the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in an open state per unit time. The low-frequency support mode (or low-frequency guide state) and the high-frequency support mode (or high-frequency guide state) are set so that the frequency of

  In the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). In the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state when the electrified open state is elected is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and the opening time of one time is set longer. ing. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closure from the end of one open state until the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time (i.e., the next time that the electric component opening lottery is performed after the first electric component opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode (that is, The variable display time (one time in the accessory display unit 44) is set short.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the lower working port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be given to the upper working port 33 than to the lower working port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is connected to the lower working port 34. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower working port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of becoming electrified in the electric character open state in In addition, a secured time (e.g., on the display part 44 for an accessory based on a winning to the through gate 35) that is secured after the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the electric character releasing lottery is performed once. In the configuration in which multiple types of variable display time) are prepared, the short support time is more easily selected in the high frequency support mode or the average secure time is shorter than in the low frequency support mode. May be. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the first electric character releasing lottery is shortened, The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be increased by applying any one condition or any combination of the conditions for shortening the average time of the reservation time and increasing the winning probability. .

  Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599).

  The big hit random number counter C <b> 1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 222 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the success / failure tables include a low / probability mode success / failure table (low probability success / failure information group) of FIG. 7 (a) and a high probability mode's success / failure table (high) of FIG. 7 (b). Probability success / failure information group) is set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the low-probability mode winning / failing table is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 7B, the value of the random number for winning the big hit is 21. In this case, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the high probability mode.

  If the winning probability of the high probability mode is higher than that of the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary, and the jackpot random number to be a big win in the situation of the low probability mode The value group of the counter C1 may be configured to include only a part of the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the high probability mode, or may not be included.

  In each lottery mode, the lottery result is a result other than the random number value which is a big win, but in this pachinko machine 10, the special result (small hit result) and the normal result are given as the result. Are set. Neither special failure result nor normal failure result will trigger the transition to the winning / failing lottery mode or support mode, but the special failure result will trigger the switching to the opening / closing execution mode, while the normal failure result will switch to the opening / closing execution mode. It will not be an opportunity for transition.

  Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The big hit type counter C <b> 2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 223 as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. The contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, as the distribution table, the distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display unit in FIG. 8A and the second result display unit in FIG. 8B. And a distribution table (second distribution information group).

  The distribution table for the first result display unit is the hold information acquired for the hold information shifted from the hold area Ra for the first result display unit to the execution area AE, that is, based on the winning to the upper working port 33. Is a table that is referred to when a sorting lottery is performed. In addition, the distribution table for the second result display unit includes the hold information shifted from the second result display unit holding area Rb to the execution area AE, that is, the holding information acquired based on the winning to the lower operation port 34. This is a table that is referred to when a distribution lottery is performed.

  In the distribution table for the first result display section, as shown in FIG. 8A, as the distribution destination of the game result, the unspecified probability variation jackpot result, the explicit probability variation jackpot result, the RU (rank up) probability variation jackpot result A , RU (rank up) probability variation jackpot result B, RU (rank up) probability variation jackpot result C, normal jackpot result, special probability variation jackpot result and most advantageous jackpot result are set. In the distribution table for the second result display section, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), as the distribution destination of the game result, the RU probability variation jackpot result A, the RU probability variation jackpot result B, the RU probability variation jackpot result C, the normal jackpot As a result, the special probability variable jackpot result and the most advantageous jackpot result are set.

  Each game result includes (1) a mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) a lower operation after the opening / closing execution mode ends. There is a difference in at least one of the four conditions, that is, the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the mouth 34 and (4) the display mode of the symbol display device 41 in each game round after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Each game result will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of each game result.

  First, the opening / closing execution mode (1) in each game result will be described.

  The opening / closing execution mode is based on the round number regulation mode executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit, and the fact that no round game is set and the opening / closing frequency of the variable winning device 32 is the upper limit. The open / close number regulation mode to be terminated is set. The round number regulation mode shifts based on any jackpot result, and the open / close number regulation mode shifts based on a special loss result. Here, the round game is one of the conditions that a predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses and that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls win a prize winning opening 32a. A game that continues until is satisfied. In addition, the one-time opening mode of the big prize opening 32a includes a short time mode in which the big prize opening 32a is opened for a short time (specifically, 0.17 sec) and a special prize opening 32a for a long time (specifically, 30 sec) is set for a long-time mode of opening.

  The non-explicit probability change jackpot result, the explicit probability change jackpot result, and the special loss result are game results in which the special winning opening 32a is opened twice in a short time manner. In addition, the RU probability variation jackpot result A opens the big prize opening 32a five times in a long-time manner, and the RU probability variation jackpot result B, the normal jackpot result and the special probability variation jackpot result ten times in the long-time manner in the big prize mouth 32a. The RU probability change jackpot result C and the most advantageous jackpot result are game results in which the big winning opening 32a is opened 15 times in a long time manner. As a result, in each game result, the control mode of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is different from one mode of opening of the big prize opening 32a and the number of times of opening / closing (number of rounds) of the big prize port 32a. ing.

  Next, the lottery mode (2) in each game result will be described.

  The jackpot result other than the normal jackpot result is a game result in which the lottery mode is set to the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode regardless of the lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, for the non-explicit probability variation jackpot result, the explicit probability variation jackpot result, the RU probability variation jackpot result A, B, C, the special probability variation jackpot result and the most advantageous jackpot result, the lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode is set to the high probability mode. It is a game result. The high probability mode is continued at least until a big win is won in the winning / losing lottery. The normal jackpot result is a game result in which the lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode is set to the low probability mode.

  Next, the support mode (3) in each game result will be described.

  The implicit probability change jackpot result is a game result in which the support mode before the opening / closing execution mode is maintained as it is. In this case, the support mode before the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, and the low-frequency support mode when the high-frequency support mode reaches the end reference count (specifically, any of 45 to 100 times). In the high-frequency support mode with a limited number of times, the system shifts to a high-frequency support mode without a limit on the number of times that is maintained at least until a big win is won in the winning or failing lottery. The end reference number will be described in detail later. Further, the explicit probability change jackpot result and the most advantageous jackpot result are game results in which the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode with no limit on the number of times after the opening / closing execution mode, regardless of the support mode before the opening / closing execution mode.

  Each RU probability variation jackpot result A, B, C, normal jackpot result and special probability variation jackpot result are game results in which the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode, regardless of the support mode before the opening / closing execution mode. It is. However, the high-frequency support mode is a high-frequency support mode with a limited number of times of shifting to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number after the shift. The end reference number is set by lottery in a high-frequency game number setting process (step S1319) of the MPU 202 described later.

  In (2) and (3), the special outage result is a game result in which neither the lottery mode nor the support mode changes before and after the opening / closing execution mode as described above.

  Next, the display mode of the symbol display device 41 of (4) will be described.

  In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of display modes are set as display contents of the symbol display device 41 in each game time. Specifically, a first display mode, a second display mode, and a third display mode are set. First, display contents of the symbol display device 41 for each game time in the first display mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41 in the first display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of the upper, middle and lower stages are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols. On the display screen G, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display screen G is designed to stop and display three symbols for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be.

  The display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a specific identical number (specifically, “3 · 3 · 3” or “7”・ 7/7 ”)) When the combination display of the symbols is formed and the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished, the jackpot video is displayed as the most advantageous jackpot result. Yes. Moreover, if the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is completed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same number of odd numbers other than the specific number is formed on any of the effective lines, any of the RUs is terminated. A jackpot video is displayed as the occurrence of the probable jackpot results A, B, and C. Then, if the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in a state where a combination of symbols with the same number of even numbers is formed on any active line, the normal jackpot result or the special probability variable jackpot result is generated. As a big hit video is displayed. If the variable display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is completed in a state where a combination of symbols with a specific combination of numbers (specifically, “3 · 4 · 1”) is formed on any active line The moving image is displayed as an occurrence of an implicit probability variation jackpot result, an explicit probability variation jackpot result, or a special outlier result.

  Next, display contents of the symbol display device 41 for each game time in the second display mode and the third display mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 11A to 11F are diagrams showing the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 for each game time.

  The second display mode is for the game times after the opening / closing execution mode based on any one of the explicit probability variation jackpot result, RU probability variation jackpot result A, B, C, normal jackpot result, special probability variation jackpot result and most advantageous jackpot result is completed. Is displayed. In the second display mode, as shown in FIG. 11A, a girl character and an enemy character are displayed on the display screen G. The girl character and the enemy character are in a hostile relationship, and face each other as if they are sparking. In each game round, a confrontation effect is displayed as a variable display, in which the appearance of the girl character and the enemy character confronting each other is displayed from various angles.

  When it is a specific game time, as shown in FIG. 11B, a confrontation effect in which the girl character and the enemy character confront each other is displayed. The confrontation effect is an effect in which, for example, a state in which a girl character and an enemy character compete with a sword or magic is displayed. When the game result of the specific game time is a game result in which the variable winning device 32 is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in which the opening / closing control is performed in a long-time manner, that is, the RU probability variable jackpot result A, B, C, the normal jackpot result, In the case of a game result of either the special probability variable jackpot result or the most advantageous jackpot result, after the above confrontation effect is displayed, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), a victory effect in which the girl character wins the enemy is displayed. Is displayed. The victory effect is an effect in which, for example, a state where a girl character is wrapped in dazzling light and congratulates the victory is displayed. Further, when the confrontation effect is started under conditions other than the above game results, after the confrontation effect, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), a defeat effect in which the girl character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed. . The defeat effect is an effect in which, for example, a state in which a girl character grieves defeat is displayed. That is, it can be said that the confrontation effect is an effect in which the contents of the subsequent effects differ according to the branch of the confrontation between both characters.

  In addition, in the game times corresponding to any one of the uncertain probability variation jackpot result, the explicit probability variation jackpot result, and the special outlier result, as shown in FIG. A strengthening effect is displayed as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to. The enhancement effect is an effect in which, for example, an enhancement effect for acquiring an item that is easy to win in the confrontation effect is displayed. Further, in the game times corresponding to the result of normal losing, the development effect is displayed as an effect suggesting the possibility of a confrontation effect in addition to the above-mentioned confrontation effect by lottery. Although not shown, the development effect is an effect in which, for example, the appearance of one of the characters is zoomed up and the mood is displayed. This development effect is always displayed in game times in which a confrontation effect or a strengthening effect is performed.

  The third display mode is a game number after the opening / closing execution mode based on the implicit probability change jackpot result and the special loss result, or after a predetermined number of games after executing a confrontation effect as a defeat effect in the second display mode. Displayed in the game times. In the third display mode, the girl character is displayed on the display screen G as shown in FIG. A girl character is waiting for a confrontation with an enemy character. In each game time, a standby effect is displayed as a variable display in which the state of the girl character waiting is displayed from various angles. In the game times in which the game result of the game times corresponds to any one of the RU probability variable jackpot results A, B, C, the normal jackpot result, the special probability variable jackpot result and the most advantageous jackpot result, the second Similar to the display mode, a confrontation effect is displayed, and a victory effect in which the girl character wins the enemy is displayed. Also, in the game times in which the game result of the game times corresponds to any of the game results of the explicit probability change jackpot result, the explicit probability change jackpot result, or the special outlier result, the enhanced effect is provided as in the second display mode. Is displayed. Further, in the game times corresponding to the result of normal losing, the development effect is displayed in addition to the standby effect by lottery. Similar to the second display mode, this development effect is always displayed in game times where a confrontation effect or an enhancement effect is performed.

  In addition, the mode of the display of the variation of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. Each character, the character display method, the content of the confrontation effect, the content of the enhancement effect, the content of the development effect, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 8, in the distribution table for the first result display section, “0 to 2” of the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29” corresponds to the implicit probability variable big hit result. , “3-5” corresponds to the explicit probability variation jackpot result, “6-8” corresponds to the RU probability variation jackpot result A, and “9-11” corresponds to the RU probability variation jackpot result B , “12-14” corresponds to the RU probability variable jackpot result C, “15-19” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, “20-24” corresponds to the special probability variable jackpot result, “ “25-29” corresponds to the most favorable jackpot result.

  In the distribution table for the second result display section, as shown in FIG. 8B, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 4” corresponds to the RU probability variable big hit result A. “5-9” corresponds to the RU probability variation jackpot result B, “10-14” corresponds to the RU probability variation jackpot result C, and “15-19” corresponds to the normal jackpot result. "20-24" corresponds to the special probability variable jackpot result, and "25-29" corresponds to the most advantageous jackpot result.

  That is, the probability of any probability variation jackpot result is 25/30 in the distribution table for the first result display unit and 25/30 in the distribution table for the second result display unit, and the same probability. It has become. On the other hand, the implicit probability variation jackpot result and the explicit probability variation jackpot result are included in the distribution table for the first result display unit and are not included in the distribution table for the second result display unit. Further, as already described, it is easier to win the upper working port 33 than the lower working port 34 in the low frequency support mode, and it is easier to win the lower working port 34 than the upper working port 33 in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, while maintaining the same probability of winning a promising big hit regardless of the level of the support mode, the ratio of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode in which the opening / closing control is performed in a long-time manner is higher in the high frequency support mode. Thereby, it is possible to further increase the advantage of the high frequency support mode.

  Returning to the description of the various counters, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 238 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb. In the first display mode, it is determined whether or not to generate a reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area 224 of the ROM 203. However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Further, in the second display mode or the third display mode, a development effect indicating the possibility of developing into a confrontation effect or a strengthening effect is generated based on the development effect table stored in the development effect table storage area 225 of the RON 203. It is decided to decide whether or not. However, in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the generation of the development effect regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  The reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (patterns), and in the game times that are in the open / close execution mode, the stop display result after the variable display is displayed. In the gaming machine having the special display result, the change that tends to become the special display result in the stage before the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (pattern) in the symbol display device 41 is started. A display state for making the player think that it is in the display state.

  In other words, in the first display mode, the special winning opening 32a is displayed for a long time by stopping the symbols for some of the plurality of symbol columns displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that can possibly be a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode that opens and closes is displayed, and in that state, the symbol variation display is performed in the remaining symbol rows. . Further, in the second display mode and the third display mode, the display screen of the symbol display device 41 develops from the development effect to the confrontation effect, and corresponds to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode that opens and closes the big prize opening 32a in a long-time manner. It is a display state that displays that there is a possibility of becoming a winning effect.

  More specifically, in the first display mode, as a stage before ending the variable display of the symbols, the big prize opening 32a is in a long-time mode on a preset active line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may be a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode that opens and closes at the end, and in the situation where the reach line is formed It is to perform variable display of symbols by the stop symbol sequence.

  The display contents of FIG. 10 will be described in detail. In the state where the symbol variation display is first ended in the upper symbol row Z1 and the symbol variation display is further terminated in the lower symbol row Z3, any effective A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on the lines L1 to L5, and in the situation where the reach line is formed, the symbol variation display is performed in the middle symbol row Z2. Reach display. When the open / close execution mode in which the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed for a long time is generated, the main symbol having the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed on the reach line. In this way, the symbol variation display in the middle symbol row Z2 is completed. In addition, as the display of fluctuation of the game times corresponding to any of the uncertain probability variation jackpot result, the explicit probability variation jackpot result, or the special outlier result, the reach display is executed as described above, which is different from the main symbol forming the reach line. The main symbols with numbers are stopped and displayed on the reach line (that is, outreach display), and thereafter, the upper, middle and lower symbol sequences are changed again, and the combination of the specific symbols is finally stopped.

  The contents of the development effect in the second display mode and the third display mode will be described later.

  In the reach display, the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, and the change of symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

<Various processes executed by main controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 202 in the main controller 81 advances the game in each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 202 executes a main process that is activated when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process that is activated by the input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. This process is started periodically by the MPU 202 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101 in the timer interrupt process, a read process is executed. In the reading process, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  After executing the reading process in step S101, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, after the process of adding 1 to the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed, and when the maximum value is reached, it is cleared to “0”.

  In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing the process of adding 1 to the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4, the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. When the maximum value is reached, it is cleared to “0”.

  After that, in step S104, a winning process for the operating opening accompanying winning of each operating opening 33, 34 is executed. In subsequent step S105, after a through winning process for winning through the through gate 35 is executed, the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the through-winning process, when a winning to the through gate 35 has occurred, the number of stored item holdings stored in the electronic combination holding area 233 is less than the upper limit number (for example, “4”). On the condition, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the electric utility reservation area 233. Moreover, the process for lighting the 3rd holding | maintenance lamp | ramp part 47 corresponding to the number-of-holdings storage number is performed with respect to the audio | voice light emission control apparatus 300.

  The winning process for the upper working port in step S104 will be described below.

<Winning process for working port>
First, the winning process for the working opening will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the upper working port 33. If the upper operating port 33 has been won, in step S202, the number of hold information stored in the first result display section holding area Ra is grasped, and the grasped number is stored in the first start hold memory. Set as number RaN. Then, the process after step S205 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 33, it is determined in step S203 whether or not the game ball has won (started winning) in the lower working port 34. . If no prize has been won in the lower operating port 34, the prize winning process is terminated. If the lower operating port 34 has been won, in step S204, the number of hold information stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is grasped, and the grasped number is stored in the second start hold memory. Set as number RbN. Then, the process after step S205 is performed.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the number of start-pending memories N (RaN or RbN) set in step S202 or step S204 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). If the start pending storage number N is the upper limit value, the winning process is terminated. If the start hold memory number N is less than the upper limit value, the start hold memory number N of the corresponding result display section hold area is updated to increase by 1 in step S206.

  In the subsequent step S207, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used as the first storage area among the free storage area areas of the corresponding result display area reservation area. That is, the information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number updated in step S206.

  That is, when the first start pending storage number RaN is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S103 are used for the first result display unit. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reservation area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start reservation storage number RaN updated in step S206 is stored.

  If the second start pending storage number RbN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used for the second result display section. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reserved area Rb, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start reserved memory number RbN updated in step S206 is stored.

  After the process of step S207 is executed, the main winning process is terminated. In addition, when the process of step S207 is performed, the process for turning on the 1st reservation lamp part 45 or the 2nd reservation lamp part 46 corresponding to the number of starting reservation memories is performed with respect to the sound emission control apparatus 300. To do.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline, the processing of steps S301 to S307 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S309 and S310 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S301, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. In addition, when a command for rendering such as a hold command, a change command, a type command, a change end command, a low frequency command, a high frequency command, and various display commands is set, it is sent to the sound emission control device 300. Send.

  Next, in step S302, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the current numerical value information is read from the corresponding counter of the RAM 204, and the process of adding 1 to the read numerical value information is executed, and then the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to “0”.

  In the subsequent step S303, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 97 are read. Thereafter, in step S304, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game times control process, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the result display sections AS and BS on the side performing variation display, and the like are performed. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S305, a first gaming state transition process for shifting the gaming state is executed. Although details will be described later, by the first game state transition process, the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, or when the opening / closing execution mode is ended, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, or the like is set.

  In step S306, a second game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, after the opening / closing execution mode ends and the high frequency support mode and the second display mode are set by the second game state transition process, the low frequency support mode is set or the third display mode is set. To do.

  In the subsequent step S307, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is executed. In this electronic combination support process, it is determined whether or not the electric combination 34a is opened, display control of the combination display 44, and the like are performed. In this case, as already explained, since the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode are set in the pachinko machine 10, the currently set support mode is grasped, and the electric accessory is based on the grasp result. The drive control of 34a is performed.

  In the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing is reached (steps S309 and S310). That is, in step S309, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, after reading the random number initial value counter CINI, adding 1 to the read numerical information, executing the process of overwriting the reading source counter. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to “0”. In step S310, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, after the variation type counter CS is read and the read numerical information is incremented by 1, a process of overwriting the read source counter is performed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to “0”.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S301 to S307 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S304 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game times control process shown in FIG. 15, first, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode flag is stored in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area in the various flag storage area 234 of the RAM 204. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the open / close execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processing after step S402, that is, the game turn start processing at steps S402 to S405 and the game turn progress processing at steps S406 to S410. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning for the operation ports 33 and 34 has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S402 whether or not the main display unit 43 is in a variable display. This determination is performed by determining whether or not the variable display flag is stored in the variable display flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 234 of the RAM 204. The variable display flag is stored when the main display unit 43 starts the variable display, and is deleted when the variable display ends.

  If the main display unit 43 is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S403 to S405. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S403, it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number CRN is “0”. The case where the reserved storage number CRN is “0” means that the hold information is not stored in the hold ball storage area 232. Accordingly, the game turn control process is terminated as it is.

  If the reserved storage number CRN is not “0”, a data setting process is executed in step S404. In the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold number RbN held in the second result display section hold area Rb is “0”, and the second start hold number RbN is “0”. In this case, the data setting process for the first result display unit is executed, and when the second start suspension number RbN is not “0”, the data setting process for the second result display unit is executed. That is, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display area reservation area Ra and the second result display area reservation area Rb, the second result display area reservation area corresponding to the lower operation port 34 is stored. The hold information stored in Rb is given priority.

  In the data setting process for each result display unit, first, the corresponding start pending storage number RaN is decremented by 1, and the common pending number CRN is decremented by 1. Further, the data stored in the first holding area of the corresponding result display area holding area in the holding ball storage area 232 is moved to the execution area AE. Thereafter, a process of shifting data stored in each holding area of the holding area is executed.

  This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first reservation area to the fourth reservation area to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first reservation area and the second reservation area → Data in each area is shifted such as the first reserved area, the third reserved area → the second reserved area, the fourth reserved area → the third reserved area.

  Thereafter, in the data setting process for the first result display unit, a process for deleting the second result display unit flag in the second result display unit flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 234 of the ROM 203 is performed, and the second result display is performed. In the data setting process for the section, a process for storing the second result display section flag is executed. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

  Further, in the data setting process, the sound emission control device 300 is made to recognize that the hold information has been shifted, and the display on the first hold lamp unit 45 or the second hold lamp unit 46 is made to correspond to the decrease in the hold number. Execute the process to change.

  After the data setting process is executed, a change start process for starting change display on the main display unit 43 and change display on the symbol display device 41 is executed in step S405. When the variation start process is executed, the game times control process is terminated.

  Here, the variation start process of step S405 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variation start process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the high probability mode flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 234 of the RAM 204. The high probability mode flag is stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode related to the occurrence of each probability variation jackpot result, and is a flag that is deleted when a normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the mode is not the high probability mode, in step S502, whether or not the hit determination process corresponding to the low probability mode is executed. Specifically, whether the value acquired from the one updated by the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the jackpot value information corresponding to the low probability mode shown in FIG. Determine whether. On the other hand, if the mode is the high probability mode in step S501, the success / failure determination process corresponding to the high probability mode is executed in step S503. Specifically, whether or not the value acquired from the one updated by the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the jackpot value information corresponding to the high probability mode shown in FIG. Determine whether. If the process of step S502 or step S503 is executed, the process proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in step S502 or step S503 is a big win. In the case of a big win, in steps S505 to S507, a process for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a big win are executed.

  In step S505, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table (FIG. 8). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the second result display unit flag storage area of the RAM 204. When the second result display unit flag is not stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the first result display unit (FIG. 8A). That is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE includes the numerical range of the unspecified probability variation jackpot result, the numerical range of the explicit probability variation jackpot result, the numerical range of the RU probability variation jackpot result A, and the RU probability variation jackpot result B. A numerical range, a numerical range of the RU probability variation jackpot result C, a numerical range of the normal jackpot result, a numerical range of the special probability variation jackpot result, and a numerical range of the most advantageous jackpot result are determined. Further, when the second result display unit flag is stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the second result display unit (FIG. 8B). That is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical range of the RU probability variation jackpot result A, the numerical range of the RU probability variation jackpot result B, the numerical range of the RU probability variation jackpot result C, and the numerical value of the normal jackpot result. It is determined whether it is included in the numerical range of the range, the special probability variation jackpot result or the most advantageous jackpot result.

  After the process of step S505, a stop result setting process for each jackpot is executed in step S506. In each jackpot stop result setting process, with reference to each jackpot stop result table in the stop result table storage area 226, stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is stored. The address information is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Thereafter, in step S507, the big hit flag corresponding to the big hit flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 234 of the RAM 204 is stored. Specifically, an implicit flag is stored when the result is an implicit probability variation jackpot result, an explicit flag is stored when the result is an explicit probability variation jackpot result, and an RUA flag is stored when the result is an RU probability variation jackpot result A. Stores the RUB flag if it is the RU probability variable jackpot result B, stores the RUC flag if it is the RU probability variable jackpot result C, stores the normal flag if it is a normal jackpot result, A special flag is stored when it is a probabilistic jackpot result, and a most advantageous flag is stored when it is the most advantageous jackpot result.

  If it is not a big win in step S504, it is determined in step S508 whether the result of the success / failure determination process is a special loss result. If the result is special, the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S509, referring to the special outage stop result table in the stop result table storage area 226, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is acquired. The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Thereafter, in step S510, the special out flag is stored in the special out flag storage area in the various flag storage area 234 of the RAM 204.

  If it is determined in step S508 that the result is not a special outage result, in step S511, either the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS in the current game round that results in a normal outage result. A stop result setting process is executed for a normal outage for setting whether to end the variable display in a state where the stop result is displayed. In the normal outage stop result setting process, with reference to the outage stop result table in the stop result table storage area 226, the stop result corresponding to the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE The address information of the data is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  If the process of step S507, step S510, or step S511 is executed, the process proceeds to step S512. In step S512, it is determined whether or not the display mode in the symbol display device 41 is the first display mode. In such processing, the determination is made based on whether or not the first display flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 234 of the RAM 204. The first display flag is determined by lottery in the RAM 204 when the power is turned on or when it is determined by lottery whether to shift to the first display mode at each game time which is the third display mode. This flag is stored in the first display flag storage area of the flag storage area 234 and is erased in a transition process (FIG. 20) at the end of the opening / closing execution mode described later. To briefly explain other display modes, the second display flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 234 of the RAM 204 when shifting to the second display mode, and the RAM 204 is shifted when shifting to the third display mode. The third display flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 234. These processes will be described in detail later.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S512, the first variation display time setting process is executed in the subsequent step S513. In such processing, the variable display time is set in the variable display time counter provided in the various counter areas 236 of the RAM 204. The value of the variable display time counter is subtracted every predetermined period, and when the value becomes “0”, the game round is ended.

  Specifically, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the RAM 204 is acquired. In addition, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs in the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. That is, when the game times related to the start of the current variation is any jackpot result or special outlier result, it is determined that reach display occurs. Even if it is not a jackpot result, if the numerical information related to the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of reach, it is determined that reach display occurs.

  When it is determined that the reach display is generated, the fluctuation display time table corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the reach generation fluctuation display time table stored in the fluctuation display time table storage area 227 of the ROM 203. Information is acquired and the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter of the RAM 204. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach display does not occur, it corresponds to the value of the current variation type counter CS by referring to the reach non-occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 227 of the ROM 203. The obtained variable display time information is acquired, and the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter. Incidentally, the variable display time that can be acquired with reference to the non-reach generation variable display time table is different from the variable display time that can be acquired with reference to the reach generation variable display time table.

  Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number of start pending storage numbers NA increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured such that the variable display time does not vary according to the start-pending storage number NA, and may be opposite to the above relationship. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time when reach occurs. In addition, the variable display time table may be set individually for each of the various jackpot results, the special outlier result, the outreach case, and the non-reach normal outage result. In this case, the variable display time is allocated according to each game result.

  If a negative determination is made in step S512, that is, if the display mode on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 is the second display mode or the third display mode, the second variable display time setting process is performed in step S514. Execute. Here, the second variation display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the second variation display time setting process, numerical information of the variation type counter CS and numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 are acquired in step S601. In subsequent step S602, it is determined whether the game result is one of the RU probability variable jackpot results A, B, C, the normal jackpot result, the special probability variable jackpot result, and the most advantageous jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S602, the variation corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS is referenced with reference to the confrontation effect variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 227 of the ROM 203 in step S603. Display time information is acquired, and the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter of the RAM 204. The confrontation effect variable display time table is selected by a symbol display device 41 so that a variable display time longer than a later-described enhanced effect variable display time table or a development effect variable display time table is selected. Plural types of variable display times corresponding to the types of confrontation effects to be performed are set. After executing the process of step S603, the second variable display time setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S602, it is determined in step S604 whether or not the high frequency game number counter is “10”. Although the details of the high-frequency game number counter will be described later, when the result is a predetermined jackpot result, the high-frequency game number counter is set in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, indicates the number of continuations in the high-frequency support mode, This counter is decremented by “1” every time it is executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S604, the process proceeds to step S603 to set a confrontation effect variation display time, and the second variation display time setting process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S604, it is determined in step S605 whether or not the current game result is one of an implicit probability variable jackpot result, an explicit probability variable jackpot result, and a special outlier result. In the case of these game results, the process proceeds to step S606. In step S606, referring to the enhanced display variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 227 of the ROM 203, the variation display time information corresponding to the value of the present variation type counter CS is acquired, and the variation is obtained. Display time information is set in the variable display time counter of the RAM 204. The enhanced display variation display time table is shorter than the variation display time set with reference to the confrontation display variation display time table, and the variation display set with reference to the development display variation display time table described later. The variable display time longer than the time is selected, and a plurality of types of variable display times corresponding to the type of enhancement effect executed by the symbol display device 41 are set. After executing the process of step S606, the second variable display time setting process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S605, it is determined in step S607 whether it is a game time for executing the development effect. Specifically, when the numerical information related to the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is numerical information corresponding to the development effect, it is determined that the development effect occurs. If it is determined that the development effect is generated, in step S608, the development display variable display time table stored in the variable display time table storage area 227 of the ROM 203 is referred to, and the value of the current variation type counter CS is set. Corresponding variable display time information is acquired, and the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter of the RAM 204. After executing the process of step S608, the second variable display time setting process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S607, that is, if the current game time is not a game time that shifts to the opening / closing execution mode and the development effect is not executed, in step S609, setting of the variable display time for the off game time Execute the process. In this process, the variation display time information corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS of this time is acquired with reference to the variation display time table for development effect non-occurrence stored in the variation display time table storage area 227 of the ROM 203. The variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter. Incidentally, the variation display time that can be acquired with reference to the development display non-occurrence variation display time table is different from the variation display time that can be acquired with reference to each of the above-described variation display time tables for effects. Specifically, the variable display time that can be acquired with reference to the development display non-occurrence variable display time table is shorter than the variable display time that can be acquired with reference to the variable display time table for effects.

  It should be noted that the variable display time information when the development effect is not generated is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number of start pending storage numbers NA increases. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the development effect is such that a shorter display duration is selected than in the case of the low frequency support mode when the number of pending information is the same. A non-occurrence display duration table is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the display duration time does not vary according to the start pending storage number NA and the support mode may be used, and the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the display continuation time when the development effect occurs.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process (FIG. 16), after the process of step S513 or step S514 is executed, it is determined in step S515 whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display section flag is not stored, a first variation command is set in step S516. The first variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 33, and whether or not reach has occurred, the confrontation effect Information on the presence / absence of occurrence, the information on the presence / absence of the enhancement effect, the presence / absence of the development effect and the variable display time is included. On the other hand, if the second result display section flag is stored, a second variation command is set in step S517. The second variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower operation port 34, and information on whether or not reach has occurred, Information on presence / absence of occurrence of confrontation effects, information on presence / absence of occurrence of development effects, and information on change display time are included.

  After executing the process of step S516 or step S517, the type command is set in step S518. The type command includes game result information. In other words, in the type command, as the information on the game result, the information on the unspecified probability variation jackpot result, the information on the explicit probability variation jackpot result, the information on the RU probability variation jackpot result A, the information on the RU probability variation jackpot result B, the information on the RU probability variation jackpot result C Information, information on the normal jackpot result, information on the special probability variable jackpot result, information on the most advantageous jackpot result, information on the special outlier result, and the like.

  The change command and type command set in steps S516 to S518 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 14). The sound emission control device 300 determines the light emission mode of the display lamp unit 63 and the sound output mode of the speaker unit 64 based on the received change command and type command, and performs various operations so that the determined contents are executed. Control the equipment. Further, the sound emission control device 300 transmits the received change command and type command to the display control device 400 as they are. The display control device 400 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the symbol variation display corresponding to each game time is performed based on the variation command and the type command.

  After that, in step S519, the variation display of the pattern is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game round among the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS. In this case, when the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. If stored, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display unit BS.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 15), when the main display unit 43 is in a variable display, the game times progress process of steps S406 to S410 is executed. In the game times progression process, first, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the current game times change display time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter of the RAM 204 is “0”. As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the first variable display time setting process (step S513) or the second variable display time setting process (step S514). Further, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by “1” every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S407. In the process for variable display, the display mode in the result display section related to the current game time is changed. Thereafter, the game times control process is terminated.

  If the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S408. In the change end process, the address information stored in the RAM 204 in the process in any of the above steps S507, S510, or S511 is specified, and the pattern display corresponding to the address information is the result display section related to the current game round. The result display section is controlled to be displayed at.

  In the subsequent step S409, a change end command is set. The variation end command set in step S409 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 14). The sound emission control device 300 ends the effect in the game round based on the received variation end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted from the sound emission control device 300 to the display control device 400, and the display control device 400 receives the change end command, thereby confirming and displaying the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round ( Final stop display).

  Thereafter, in step S410, a game number counter subtraction process is executed. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the value of the high-frequency game number counter provided in the various counter areas 236 of the RAM 204. When the game number counter subtraction process is executed, the game number control process is terminated.

<First gaming state transition process>
Next, the first gaming state transition process in step S305 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the first gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 18, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S702, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variation display of the pattern in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS of one game time is finished. When it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the first gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display is finished, it is determined in step S703 whether or not the game result of the current game time corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the implicit flag, the explicit flag, the RUA flag, the RUB flag, the RUC flag, the normal flag, the special flag, the most advantageous flag, and the special out flag is stored in the RAM 204. To do. If none of the flags is stored, the first game state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any one of the above flags is stored, it is determined in step S704 whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the special outage result. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a special out flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the special out flag is stored, “2” is set in the open / close counter SOC provided in the various counter areas 236 of the RAM 204 in step S705. The open / close counter SOC is a counter for specifying the number of times the MPU 202 opens / closes the big prize opening 32a of the variable prize winning device 32, and “1” is subtracted every time the big prize opening 32a is opened once.

  If it is determined in step S704 that the result does not correspond to the special loss result, in step S706, the round setting process is performed, and the round counter RC provided in the various counter areas 236 of the RAM 204 corresponds to each jackpot result. Set the number of rounds played. The round counter RC is a counter for the MPU 202 to specify the number of round games to be executed within the range of one opening / closing execution mode. 1 "is subtracted.

  Here, the round setting process in step S706 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S801, “10” is set as the upper limit number which is one end condition of the round game, in the winning counter PC provided in the various counter areas 236 of the RAM 204. The winning counter PC is a counter that is decremented by “1” every time a gaming ball wins a prize winning opening 32a. In a succeeding step S802, “1” is set to the open / close counter SOC. In step S803, it is determined whether or not the game result that triggered the transition to the current round number regulation mode is an implicit certainty change jackpot result or an explicit certainty change jackpot result. If the result is an implicit probability change jackpot result or an explicit probability change jackpot result, “2” is set in the round counter RC in step S804, and then this setting process ends. If it is not an unspecified probability change jackpot result or an explicit probability change jackpot result, it is determined in step S805 whether or not the game result that triggered the transition is an RU probability change jackpot result A. If the result is the RU probability variable jackpot result A, after setting “5” in the round counter RC in step S806, the present setting process is terminated. If it is not the RU probability variable jackpot result A, it is determined in step S807 whether or not the game result that triggered the transition is one of the RU probability variable jackpot result B, the normal jackpot result, and the special probability variable jackpot result. judge. If an affirmative determination is made in step S807, after setting “10” to the round counter RC in step S808, the present setting process is terminated. If a negative determination is made in step S807, after setting “15” to the round counter RC in step S809, the setting process is terminated.

  That is, the number of rounds is different, although it is not one-to-one depending on the type of jackpot result that triggered the transition.

  Returning to the description of the first game state transition process (FIG. 18), after executing the process of step S705 or step S706, an opening command is set in step S707. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 14). This opening command includes information on the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode. The sound emission control device 300 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. Further, the opening command is transmitted from the sound emission control device 300 to the display control device 400, and the display control device 400 receives the opening command, thereby displaying the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode (for example, moving image display). Display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed. After executing the process of step S707, the first gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S701, and a big prize opening opening / closing process is executed in step S708. In the big prize opening / closing process, when the big prize opening 32a is closed, the variable prize driving unit 32c is set in the driving state on condition that the round counter RC or the opening / closing counter SOC is “1” or more. To open the special winning opening 32a. Further, when the big prize opening 32a is being opened, the variable prize driving unit is provided on the condition that the opening limit time has passed since the opening of the big prize opening 32a or the opening limit number has been won. The driving state of 32c is stopped and the special winning opening 32a is closed. As described above, the opening time of the special winning opening 32a differs between the long-term mode and the short-term mode depending on the game result triggered by the opening / closing execution mode. And in the opening / closing execution mode started with one of the special outage results as a trigger, it opens in a short time mode, and in the opening / closing execution mode started with another game result as a trigger, it opens in a long time mode.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, when the launch handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is driven so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. Be controlled. In the round game, the upper limit number of end conditions is set to ten. Then, in the long time mode among the above open modes, the open duration time is set longer than the product of the game ball firing period and the upper limit number of one round game. On the other hand, in the short time mode, an opening duration time is set that is shorter than the product of the launching period of the game balls and the upper limit number of one round game, more specifically, shorter than the launching period of the game balls. ing. Therefore, when the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a long-time manner, it is expected that the maximum number of winnings in one round game will be generated at the large winning opening 32a. When the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a short time mode, it is expected that no winning at the big winning opening 32a occurs.

  When the special winning opening / closing process is executed in step S708, the process proceeds to step S709. In step S709, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0” and the value of the open / close counter SOC is “0”. If any of the values is not “0”, the first gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the values of both counters are “0”, an ending command is set in step S710. The set ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 14). The sound emission control device 300 ends the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on receiving the ending command. Further, the ending command is transmitted from the sound emission control device 300 to the display control device 400, and the display control device 400 receives the ending command, thereby terminating the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode.

  Thereafter, in step S711, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Here, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the game result triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is an explicit probability change jackpot result or the most advantageous jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S901, the flag is stored in step S902 if the high frequency support flag is not stored in the RAM 204, and the state is maintained if it is already stored. . As a result, the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode.

  In the subsequent step S903, if the number limit flag is stored in the RAM 204, the number limit flag is deleted. When the high frequency support flag is stored in the RAM 204 and the number limit flag is not stored, the high frequency support mode is continued until the game result of the game time becomes any one of the jackpot results.

  In the subsequent step S904, if the high probability mode flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the flag is stored, and if already stored, the state is maintained. As a result, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high probability mode. Further, the high probability mode is continued until the game result of the game times becomes a normal jackpot result. In the subsequent step S905, a high-frequency command is set.

  After performing the process of step S905, in step S906, the first display flag or the third display flag is deleted and the second display flag is stored. Specifically, when the first display flag or the third display flag is stored in the various flag storage area 234 of the RAM 204, the flag is deleted, and when the flag is not stored, the state is maintained. And when the 2nd display flag is not stored in the various flag storage area 234 of RAM204, the said flag is stored, and when already stored, the state is maintained. Thereafter, a second display command is set in step S907. The high frequency command set in step S905 and the second display command set in step S907 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 14). It is transmitted from the sound emission control device 300 to the display control device 400. The display control device 400 controls the symbol display device 41 to start display in the high frequency support mode based on receiving the high frequency command. Further, based on receiving the second display command, a variable display corresponding to each game result is executed in the second display mode in the subsequent game rounds. Thereafter, the migration process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S901, it is determined in step S908 whether or not the game result triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is an implicit probability change jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S908, it is determined in step S909 whether the high frequency support flag is stored in the RAM 204.

  If the high-frequency support flag is stored, the processing of steps S903 to S907 described above is executed, and then the migration processing is terminated. If the high frequency support flag is not stored, in step S910, if the high probability mode flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the flag is stored, and if it is already stored, the state is maintained. To do. As a result, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high probability mode. In the subsequent step S911, a low frequency command is set.

  After executing the process of step S911, in step S912, the first display flag or the second display flag is deleted and the third display flag is stored. Specifically, when the first display flag or the second display flag is stored in the RAM 204, the flag is erased, and when the flag is not stored, the state is maintained. When the third display flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the flag is stored. When the third display flag is already stored, the state is maintained. Thereafter, a third display command is set in step S913. The low frequency command set in step S911 and the third display command set in step S913 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 14). It is transmitted from the sound emission control device 300 to the display control device 400. The display control device 400 controls the symbol display device 41 to start display in the low frequency support mode based on receiving the low frequency command. Further, based on the reception of the third display command, the variable display corresponding to each game result is executed in the third display mode in the subsequent game rounds. Thereafter, the migration process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S908, it is determined in step S914 whether or not the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is a special outage result.

  If a negative determination is made in step S914, that is, the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is one of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C, the normal jackpot result, and the special probability variation jackpot result. If it is, in step S915, it is determined whether or not the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is a normal jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S915, the operation proceeds to subsequent step S916. In step S916, when the high probability mode flag is stored in the RAM 204, the flag is deleted, and when the flag is not stored, the state is maintained. As a result, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the low probability mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S915, that is, if the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is one of the RU probability variable jackpot results A, B, C and the special probability variable jackpot result. The process proceeds to step S917. In step S917, when the high probability mode flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the flag is stored. When the flag is already stored, the state is maintained. As a result, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high probability mode.

  After executing the processing of step S916 or step S917, if the high frequency support flag is not stored in the RAM 204 in the subsequent step S918, the flag is stored, and if already stored, the state is maintained. To do. As a result, the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode.

  In a succeeding step S919, a high frequency game number setting process is executed. Here, the high-frequency game number setting process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the high-frequency game number setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21, first, in step S1001, a high-frequency game number table reading process stored in the high-frequency game number table storage area 228 of the ROM 203 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the high frequency game frequency table, the number of game times in which the high frequency support mode continues in the situation where the frequency limit flag is stored is out of M times according to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1. It is set to be either. Specifically, it is set to any number of times from 45 to 100 times. That is, the number of times of selection is continuous from 45 times to 100 times, and the table is a table for selecting any number of times from 45 times, 46 times,... 99 times, 100 times. Therefore, there is a possibility that the high-frequency support mode will end at each set number of times, and the number of continuations of the high-frequency support mode will be diversified, and the game will be predicted while predicting to which game times the high-frequency support mode will continue. It is possible to do.

  In the high-frequency game frequency table, the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 differs depending on the set number of times, and a plurality of times with a high probability of being set are provided. Specifically, the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 set to 45 times, 55 times, 65 times, and 100 times is 20 for each, and 10 for the other set times. Therefore, in the high frequency game frequency setting process, the probability of setting the high frequency support mode continuation frequency to 45 times, 55 times, 65 times, and 100 times is higher than other times. Thus, the player expects to continue beyond the number of times that the probability of being selected is high, that is, the number of times that the high frequency support mode is likely to end. In addition, by providing a plurality of times with a high probability of being selected, for example, when the high frequency support mode continues over 65 times, the probability of continuing up to 100 times is high. In the game times up to the first time, the probability of ending the high-frequency support mode is low, and the player can play the game with peace of mind during that time. Therefore, by adding inflections to each continuation number, not only the game result of each game time but also the high frequency support mode itself can be raised.

  After executing the processing of step S1001, in step S1002, numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the ROM 203 is acquired. In subsequent step S1003, based on the numerical information acquired in step S1002, the high frequency game number is determined with reference to the high frequency game frequency table read in step S1001. In step S1004, the high frequency game number determined in step S1003 is set in a high frequency game number counter provided in various counter areas 236 of the RAM 204. When the high frequency support mode is set, the high frequency game number counter determines whether or not it is a timing to end the high frequency support mode, and the symbol display device 41 performs a confrontation effect in a predetermined game number. Is to execute. After executing the process of step S1004, the high frequency game number setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode (FIG. 20), after executing the process of step S919, the number limit flag is stored in step S920. When the high frequency support flag is stored in the RAM 204 and the number limit flag is further stored, the high frequency support mode is continued until the value of the high frequency game frequency counter becomes “0”. Thereafter, a high-frequency command is set in step S921, the first display flag or the third display flag is deleted and the second display flag is stored in step S922, and the second display command is set in step S923. . The processing from step S921 to step S923 is the same as the processing from step S905 to step S907. After executing the process of step S923, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S914, that is, if the game result triggered by the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is a special outage result, the first display flag or the second display flag is set in step S924. In addition, the third display flag is stored and the third display command is set in the subsequent step S925. The process of step S924 and step S925 is the same as the process of step S912 and step S913. After executing the process of step S925, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is terminated.

  That is, in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, if the result is an explicit probability big hit result or the most advantageous big hit result, the support mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode with no frequency limit and the success / failure lottery mode is changed to the high probability mode. To migrate. And the process which changes the display mode in the symbol display apparatus 41 to a 2nd display mode is performed.

  If the result is an implicit probabilistic jackpot result, the support mode remains in its previous state. However, in the case of the high frequency support mode with a limited number of times, the mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode with no frequency limit. In addition, the success / failure lottery mode is shifted to the high probability mode. And the process which changes the display mode in the symbol display apparatus 41 to a 2nd display mode or a 3rd display mode is performed.

  In the case of a normal jackpot result, the success / failure lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode, and the support mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode with a limited number of times. And the process which changes the display mode in the symbol display apparatus 41 to a 2nd display mode is performed.

  If any of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C or the special probability variation jackpot result, the success / failure lottery mode is shifted to the high probability mode, and the support mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode with a limited number of times. And the process which changes the display mode in the symbol display apparatus 41 to a 2nd display mode is performed.

  If the result is a special outage result, the transition process between the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode is not performed. However, the process which changes the display mode in the symbol display apparatus 41 to a 3rd display mode is performed.

<Second gaming state transition process>
Next, the second game state transition process (step S306) in the normal process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the second gaming state transition process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode is set. If it is in the high frequency support mode, it is determined in step S1102 whether or not the high frequency game number counter is “0”. If the high frequency game number counter is “0”, it is determined in the subsequent step S1103 whether or not the number limit flag is stored. If both of the determinations in steps S1102 and S1103 are affirmative, that is, the high-frequency game number counter is “0”, and any one of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C, the normal jackpot result and the special probability variation jackpot result is displayed. If it is the high frequency support mode started as an opportunity, the high frequency support flag is deleted in the following step S1004. This shifts to the low frequency support mode. In the subsequent step S1105, a low frequency command is set. In step S1106, the second display flag is erased and the third display flag is stored. In step S1107, a third display command is set.

  The low frequency command set in step S1105 and the third display command set in step S1107 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 in the external output process (step S301) of the normal process (FIG. 14). The sound emission control device 300 transmits the low frequency command and the third display command to the display control device 400. When the display control device 400 receives the low frequency command and the third display command, the display control device 400 controls the symbol display device 41 so as to perform the variable display of each game time in the low frequency support mode and the third display mode.

  That is, in the second gaming state transition process, when the high-frequency support mode is started when triggered by any one of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C, the normal jackpot result and the special probability variation jackpot result, On the condition that the number of continuations of the mode becomes the set number of times, the mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode, and the process of changing the display mode from the second display mode to the third display mode is performed.

  When a negative determination is made in any of step S1101, step S1102, and step S1103, or after the process of step S1107 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1108. In step S1108, it is determined whether a third display flag is stored. If a negative determination is made in step S1108, that is, in the game times in which the variable display is performed in the first display mode or the second display mode, the second game state transition process is ended as it is. If the determination in step S1108 is affirmative, that is, in the game times in which the variable display is performed in the third display mode, the first display mode transition lottery process is executed in the subsequent step S1109. In this process, first, numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired. Then, with reference to the display mode transition table in the ROM 203, it is determined whether or not to shift to the first display mode. In the display mode transition table, 20 pieces of numerical information are set as the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponding to the transition to the first display mode. That is, the probability of determining to shift to the first display mode in one transfer lottery is 1/30.

  In subsequent step S1110, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S1109 is a result of shifting to the first display mode. When the display mode is shifted to the first display mode, the third display flag is deleted in step S1111. In addition, the first display flag is stored. In a succeeding step S1112, a first display command is set. The first display command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 300 and transmitted from the sound light emission control device 300 to the display control device 400 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 14). The display control device 400 controls the symbol display device 41 so as to perform the variable display of each game time in the first display mode based on receiving the first display command. Thereafter, the second game state transition process is terminated.

  That is, the variable display performed in the third display mode continues until the first display mode transition lottery is won, and when the first display mode shift lottery is won, thereafter, the variable display of each game time is displayed in the first display mode. Done.

<Command Corresponding Process Executed by Display Control Device 400>
Next, command response processing executed by the MPU 402 of the display control apparatus 400 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the command received from the main control device 81 via the sound emission control device 300 is stored in the command storage area 421 of the work RAM 404 by a command storage process activated when the command is received. The command handling process is a process for executing various controls corresponding to the commands stored in the command storage area 421, which are periodically activated in the MPU 402 (for example, every 2 msec). Note that the command storage area 421 is configured as a ring buffer that can store a plurality of commands individually and can read from the previously stored commands, and even when a plurality of commands are received at the same time. The processing corresponding to each command can be executed satisfactorily.

  In the command handling process, first, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the command stored in the command storage area 421 and the command to be read this time is an opening command. If it is an opening command, after executing the processing of step S1202, the command corresponding processing is terminated.

  In step S1202, the opening / closing execution flag is stored in the opening / closing execution flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 422 of the work RAM 404. The opening / closing execution flag is information for specifying in the MPU 402 of the display control device 400 that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, and is stored when the opening command is received at the start of the opening / closing execution mode. At the end, it is deleted upon receipt of an ending command. In the MPU 402, when the opening / closing execution flag is stored, the display content on the symbol display device 41 corresponds to the opening / closing execution mode.

  If the current read target command is not an opening command, it is determined in step S1203 whether the current read target command is an ending command. If it is an ending command, after the opening / closing execution flag is deleted from the work RAM 404 in step S1204, the command corresponding process is terminated.

  If the current read target command is not an ending command, it is determined in step S1205 whether the current read target command is a high-frequency command. If the command is a high-frequency command, in step S1206, the support flag is stored in the support flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 422 of the work RAM 404, and then this command response processing is terminated.

  The support flag is information for the MPU 402 of the display control device 400 to specify that the support mode is the high frequency mode, and is stored when triggered by the reception of the high frequency command when shifting to the high frequency support mode. When the mode is shifted to the frequency support mode, it is erased when a low frequency command is received.

  If the current read target command is not a high frequency command, it is determined in step S1207 whether the current read target command is a low frequency command. If the command is a low frequency command, the command flag processing is terminated after the support flag is deleted from the work RAM 404 in step S1208.

  If the current read target is not a low frequency command, it is determined in step S1209 whether the current read target command is one of the first display command, the second display command, and the third display command. To do. If it is any display command, display mode change processing is executed in the subsequent step S1210. In this processing, when the command to be read this time is the first display command, the first display flag is stored in the first display flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 422 of the work RAM 404, and this time When the read target command is the second display command, the second display flag is stored in the second display flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 422 of the work RAM 404, and the current read target command is stored. Is the third display command, the third display flag is stored in the third display flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 422 of the work RAM 404. In addition, in any display command, display flags other than the display flags stored this time are deleted. Then, this display mode change process is complete | finished.

  Each display flag is a flag for determining in which display mode the variation display of each game time is to be executed in the symbol display device 41, and is stored when triggered by the reception of each display command. Cleared when a display command is received.

  If the command to be read this time is not each display command, the variable display control process is executed in step S1211. Here, the variable display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variation display control process, when the variation command is received, the variation display of the symbol for one game time is started on the symbol display device 41, and when the variation end command is received, the variation display of the symbol is performed. Execute the process to display the last stop.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the symbol display for one game time is executed on the symbol display device 41. If the change display of symbols for one game is not performed, it is determined in step S1302 whether or not a change command has been received. If the change command has not been received, the change display control process is terminated as it is. If the change command has been received, the change start control process is terminated after the change start process is executed in step S1303.

  On the other hand, if the change display of symbols for one game is being performed, it is determined in step S1304 whether a change end command has been received. When the change end command has not been received, the change display control process is ended after executing the changing process in step S1305. In the changing process, the symbol display device 41 is controlled so that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner after the game is started.

  If the change end command has been received, the change display control process is terminated after the change end process is executed in step S1306. In the variation end process, the symbol display device 41 is controlled to terminate the symbol variation display and stop the final stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the main control device 81.

  The variation start process executed in step S1303 of the variation display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, in step S1401, the fluctuation command received this time is read out, information on whether or not reach has occurred, information on whether or not development effects have occurred, information on whether or not confrontation effects have occurred, and enhancement Information on presence / absence of production and information on change display time are specified. Further, as already described, when the main control device 81 transmits a variation command, it also transmits a type command. Accordingly, in step S1401, the type command received together with the variation command received this time is read out, and from the command, information on the unspecified probability variation jackpot result, information on the explicit probability variation jackpot result, various RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C information, normal jackpot result information, special probability variable jackpot result information, most advantageous jackpot result information, special outage result information and normal outage result information are specified. In step S1401, from the above-identified information, information on whether or not the jackpot is won, information on the type of jackpot if the jackpot is won, information on whether or not reach occurs if the jackpot is not won, Information on presence / absence, information on presence / absence of confrontation effect, information on presence / absence of enhancement effect and information on change display time are grasped, and the grasped information is stored in the register of MPU 402.

  In the subsequent step S1402, the first display flag storage area, the second display flag storage area, and the third display flag storage area of the work RAM 404 are checked and grasped in which display mode the variable display is executed. In subsequent step S1403, it is determined whether or not the display mode is the first display mode as a result of the process in step S1402. In the case of the first display mode, stop result setting processing for the first display mode is executed in subsequent step S1404.

  In the stop result setting process for the first display mode, a symbol determination process corresponding to the content of the game result of the game time started this time is performed based on the process of step S1401. Specifically, in the case of the most advantageous jackpot result, a combination of the same specific odd number symbols (specifically “3.3.3” or “7.7.7” on one effective line L1 to L5). The information corresponding to the stop result for which “)” is established is determined as information on the current stop result. In the case of each RU probability variation jackpot result A, B, C, information corresponding to the stop result in which a combination of odd symbols other than the same specific odd symbol is established on one effective line L1 to L5 Determined as stop result information. In the case of a normal jackpot result or a special probability variable jackpot result, information corresponding to a stop result in which the same even symbol combination is established on one effective line L1 to L5 is determined as information on the current stop result. In these cases, the types of numbers and the effective lines L1 to L5 are randomly determined by lottery or the like. In the case of any one of the non-explicit probability variation jackpot result, the explicit probability variation jackpot result, and the special outlier result, a combination of outlier reach symbols is established on one effective line L1 to L5, and on any effective line L1 to L5 In addition, after temporarily stopping so that the same symbol combination is not established, it is then changed again and a common symbol combination (specifically, predetermined on one effective line L1 to L5) Information corresponding to the stop result in which “3 · 4 · 1”) is established is determined as information on the current stop result. In this case, the effective lines L1 to L5 are randomly determined by lottery or the like.

  Also, in the case of a normal outage result, it is determined whether or not the game times are related to the occurrence of outlier reach display based on the contents of the change command. The information corresponding to the stop result in which the combination of the reach reach symbols is established on one of the effective lines L1 to L5 is determined as the information of the current stop result. In this case, the types of combinations of outreach symbols and the effective lines L1 to L5 are randomly determined by lottery or the like. In this determination, a stop result is determined in which the same symbol combination is not established on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and the common symbol combination is not stopped and displayed. If it is not a game turn related to the occurrence of outlier reach display, the same symbol combination is not displayed on any of the active lines L1 to L5, and the common symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, information corresponding to a stop result in which a combination of outlier reach symbols is not stopped and displayed is determined as information on the current stop result.

  Further, in step S1404, a storage process of the address information of the determined stop information is executed. Specifically, the program ROM 403 is provided with a stop information table storage area 411 as stop information group storage means, and the stop information table storage area 411 stores a stop information table as a stop information group. . In the stop information table, information on the combination of each stop symbol with respect to the information on each active line is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the address information. In the storage process of the stop information address, the address information corresponding to the stop line information and each symbol combination information is read from the stop information table, and the address information of the read stop information is provided in the work RAM 404. The information is stored in the stop information address storage area 423.

  After executing the process of step S1404, the process for setting the variable display pattern for the first display mode is executed in step S1405. In the variable display pattern setting process, with reference to the first variable display pattern table provided in the variable display pattern table storage area 412 of the program ROM 403, information on the variable display time stored in the register of the MPU 402 in step S1401, In step S1404, the information of the variable display pattern corresponding to both the information stored in the storage area 423 of the stop information address is specified.

  Specifically, in the first variation display pattern table, variation display pattern information is set in a one-to-one correspondence with an arbitrary combination of each variation display time information and each stop information. Address information is set corresponding to the information of each variable display pattern. In the variable display pattern setting process in step S1405, the address information corresponding to the combination of the variable display time information and the stop information already specified this time is specified in the variable display pattern table, The information is stored in a pattern information address storage area 424 provided in the RAM 404.

  By storing the variable display pattern address information in the pattern information address storage area 424, the MPU 402 generates an internal command for the VDP 405 in an internal command output process (not shown) different from the fluctuation start process. Then, the symbol display device 41 is driven so that the symbol variation display corresponding to the variation display pattern set this time is performed. In this case, the output process of the internal command is started repeatedly at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and in the output process of the internal command, the internal command corresponding to the information of the set variable display pattern is displayed Generated according to the elapsed time from the start of the variable display, and outputs the generated internal command to the VDP 405. The VDP 405 reads image data from the character ROM 406 according to the internal command, and writes the read image data to the video RAM 407. Thereby, the symbol display corresponding to the variable display pattern set this time is performed on the symbol display device 41.

  Note that the information on the variation display pattern stored in the variation display pattern table includes not only the contents of the variation display of the symbol, but also the background image information displayed together with the variation display of the symbol and the reach effect. Information on the image of reach production is also included. Therefore, when an internal command corresponding to the set variation display pattern is output to the VDP 405, a background image is displayed together with a symbol variation display, and further, when various effects such as reach effects are performed, An effect image is displayed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and it is distinguished between symbol display pattern information and other display pattern information, and the symbol display pattern information includes only the symbol variable display mode information. The display pattern information may include a background image information and a reach effect image information when a reach effect is performed.

  After executing the process of step S1405, the process for starting variation is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1403, an effect setting process for the second display mode and the third display mode is executed in step S1406, and the variation start process is terminated. Here, the effect setting processing for the second display mode and the third display mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the effect setting process for the second display mode and the third display mode, first, it is determined whether the second display flag is stored in the work RAM 404 in step S1501. When the second display flag is stored, the effect setting process for the second display mode from step S1502 to step S1508 is executed, and when the second display flag is not stored, step S1509 to step S1515. The production setting process for the third display mode is executed. First, the effect setting process for the second display mode from step S1502 to step S1508 will be described.

  In the effect setting process for the second display mode, in step S1502, it is determined based on the process in step S1401 whether or not a confrontation effect occurs in the game times started this time. If a positive determination is made in step S1502, a confrontation effect setting process is executed in step S1503. Here, the confrontation effect setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the confrontation effect setting process, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the current game round is one of the RU probability variable jackpot results A, B, C, the normal jackpot result, the special probability variable jackpot result, and the most advantageous jackpot result. . If an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, address information corresponding to the variable display time information and the victory effect is specified in step S1602, and the specified address information is stored in the pattern information address storage area 424 of the work RAM 404. Remember and set the victory effect as the effect of the current game. Further, when a negative determination is made in step S1601, that is, the game result of the current game time is not one of the above, and the current game time corresponds to a game time whose value of the high frequency game number counter is “10”. If so, in step S1603, address information corresponding to the variable display time information and the defeat effect is specified, and the specified address information is stored in the pattern information address storage area 424 of the work RAM 404, and this game Defeat production is set as production of times. In step S1603, after setting the defeat effect, the defeat effect flag is stored in various flag storage areas 422 of the work RAM 404. The flag causes the symbol display device 41 to produce an effect that regrets that the girl character has been defeated at each game number between “9” and “0”. This flag is deleted when the display mode is changed from the second display mode to the third display mode in the display mode changing process (step S1210).

  Returning to the description of the effect setting processing for the second display mode and the third display mode (FIG. 28), if a negative determination is made in step S1502, the process proceeds to step S1504. In step S1504, it is determined based on the process of step S1401 whether or not an enhanced effect is generated. If the enhancement effect occurs, in step S1505, address information corresponding to the variable display time information and the enhancement effect is specified, and the specified address information is stored in the pattern information address storage area 424 of the work RAM 404. Then, the reinforcement effect is set as the effect of this game time. If a negative determination is made in step S1504, it is determined in step S1506 whether or not a development effect occurs. If a development effect occurs, information on the variable display time and the development effect are generated in step S1507. The address information corresponding to and is specified, the specified address information is stored in the pattern information address storage area 424 of the work RAM 404, and the development effect is set as the effect of the current game round.

  By storing the address information for each effect in the pattern information address storage area 424, the MPU 402 generates an internal command for the VDP 405 in the internal command output process and corresponds to each effect set this time. The symbol display device 41 is driven so that the effect is performed. The VDP 405 reads image data from the character ROM 406 according to the internal command, and writes the read image data to the video RAM 407 with reference to the effect data table. Specifically, when the information for victory effect is received from the MPU 402, the corresponding data table for victory effect is referred to, and when the information for defeat effect is received, the corresponding data table for defeat effect is referred. When the information for enhancement effect is received, the corresponding data table for enhancement effect is referred to, and when the information for development effect is received, the corresponding data table for development effect is referred to, and the read image data Is written into the video RAM 407. Thereby, in the symbol display device 41, display corresponding to each effect set this time is performed. Each production data table is set to have a plurality of types so that the contents of the production differ according to the variable display time. In other words, in the victory effect data table, for example, a data table having different patterns attacked by girl characters is set. In the defeat effect data table, for example, a data table having different patterns attacked by enemy characters is set. Further, in the enhanced effect data table, for example, a data table having different types of swords and magic to be acquired is set, and in the developed effect data table, for example, a data table having different backgrounds and zoom-up expressions is set. Therefore, the VDP 405 reads out the data table corresponding to each effect content and the variable display time based on the received internal command.

  Note that the type of data table and the content of the production are not limited to this, and different types depending on the degree of expectation for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode in which the opening / closing control is performed in a long-time manner instead of or in addition to the variable display time. The data table may be selected.

  An example of each data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29A shows a data table for victory effects, FIG. 29B shows a data table for defeat effects, FIG. 29C shows a data table for reinforcement effects, and FIG. 29D shows development effects. The data table is shown.

  Here, the data table is used to display an image for one frame that is periodically updated when a video corresponding to the game result of each game time is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. It is an information group in which necessary processing is defined. Each frame in the data table is updated so that pointer information set in the data table is advanced by one frame by a pointer update process (not shown). Based on the updated pointer information, the MPU 402 instructs the VDP 405 to draw, and a moving image is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 (a) to (d), each data table includes information on the number of frames, which is information indicating the number of frames from the start of the game-turn effect, and each frame. The usage data group information to be used is set in a one-to-one correspondence. Further, in each effect, a section in which the effect content in the symbol display device 41 is common from the start of the game times effect to the midway between the confrontation effect in which the victory effect is selected and the confrontation effect in which the defeat effect is selected. Exists. In addition, since the development effect is always displayed when the confrontation effect and the enhancement effect are displayed, even in the game times where only the confrontation effect, the enhancement effect and the development effect are displayed, from the start of the effect until the middle timing, There is a section in which the contents of the effects in the symbol display device 41 are common. That is, in accordance with the existence of a common section for each effect, the data tables shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D share the effect.

  That is, the same use data group is set for the number of frames F (1) to F (q−x−1) in correspondence with the common section in the game times in which only the confrontation effect, the enhancement effect, and the development effect are performed. As shown in FIG. 29A, an image in which the facial expression of the girl character is zoomed in is displayed, and there is a possibility of developing into a confrontation effect or a strengthening effect, that is, a transition to one of the opening / closing execution modes. It is set to suggest that there is a possibility. Thereafter, in the victory effect data table and the defeat effect data table, the same use data group is set for the number of frames F (q−x) to F (q−y−1). ), An image in which a girl character and an enemy character confront each other with a sword or magic is displayed, and a content for predicting whether it will be a victory effect or a defeat effect, that is, a variable winning device in a long-time manner The content is set so as to predict whether the result will be the transition to the opening / closing execution mode for controlling the opening / closing of 32 or the end of the high frequency support mode. An image corresponding to each effect is displayed after the frame number F (q−y) of the data table for victory effect and the data table for defeat effect. That is, in the victory effect data table, as shown in FIG. 29C, the girl character wins and is surrounded by dazzling light from the number of frames F (q−y) to the last frame F (q). The stage is set so that the player can recognize that the variable winning device 32 is controlled to be opened and closed in a long-time manner. Also, in the defeat effect data table, during the period from the number of frames F (q−y) to the last frame F (q), as shown in FIG. 29D, an effect that the girl character loses and loses the defeat is performed. After that, it is set so that the player can recognize that the high-frequency support mode will end thereafter.

  After the number of frames F (q−x) in the data table for enhancement effect and the data table for development effect, the image corresponding to each effect is set to be displayed. That is, after the number of frames F (q−x) in the enhanced effect data table, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), an image in which a girl acquires an item that is easy to win in the above confrontation is displayed. It is set to predict whether or not the mode has shifted to the high probability mode. Further, after the frame number F (q−x) in the development effect data table, neither the confrontation effect nor the enhancement effect develops, and as shown in FIG. 29F, the girl character and the enemy character confront each other. An image to be displayed is displayed so that the player can recognize that neither the transition to the low frequency support mode nor the opening / closing execution mode is performed in the current game round.

  Returning to the description of the effect setting process for the second display mode and the third display mode (FIG. 27), if a negative determination is made in step S1506, any of the confrontation effect, the enhancement effect, and the development effect will be made in this game. The confrontation effect setting process is performed so that the appearance of the girl character and the enemy character confronting each other is displayed from various angles. In this process, first, it is confirmed whether or not a post-defeat effect flag is stored, and if a post-defeat effect flag is stored, a post-defeat effect is set. Also, when the post-defeat effect flag is not stored, information on the variable display time stored in the register of the MPU 402 with reference to the display pattern table for confrontation provided in the variable display pattern table storage area 412 of the program ROM 403 And the display information for the display corresponding to both the stop information address and the specified address information are stored in the pattern information address storage area 424 provided in the work RAM 404. The address information generates an internal command in the output process of the internal command, and drives the symbol display device 41 so that a confrontation effect corresponding to the effect set this time is performed. Thereby, in the symbol display device 41, the display of the confrontation effect corresponding to the display pattern set this time is performed.

  After executing the processing of step S1503, step S1505, step S1507, or step S1508, the effect setting processing for the second display mode and the third display mode is ended.

  That is, in the game times in which the variable display is executed in the second display mode, the confrontation effect is a game time to shift to the opening / closing execution mode for controlling the variable winning device 32 to open and close in a long time mode, or the value of the high frequency game number counter It is displayed only in one of the game times that are “10”. In addition, in the game play that shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the variable winning device 32 is controlled to open / close in a long-time manner, the win effect is displayed after the show effect, and the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “ In the game times “10”, the defeat effect is displayed after the confrontation effect. When the defeat effect is displayed, in the subsequent game times, the post-defeat effect is displayed until the value of the high frequency game number counter becomes “0”, and the value of the high frequency game number counter becomes “0”. In the second gaming state transition process described above, the mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode and the third display mode is shifted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1501, the effect setting process for the third display mode from step S1509 to step S1515 is executed. In the effect setting process for the third display mode, it is determined in step S1509 whether a confrontation effect occurs. If a confrontation effect occurs, a victory effect is set in step S1510. This process is the same as the process of step S1602 in the above-described confrontation effect setting process (FIG. 28). Here, in the situation where the variable display is executed in the third display mode, the defeat effect is not set. This is because the game times in which the confrontation effect as the defeat effect occurs, that is, the situation where the high frequency game number counter is “10” always corresponds to the game times in which the variable display is performed in the second display mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1509, it is determined in step S1511 whether or not an enhanced effect occurs. If an enhanced effect occurs, the enhanced effect is set in step S1512. Such processing is the same as the processing in step S1505. If a negative determination is made in step S1511, it is determined in step S1513 whether or not a development effect occurs. When the development effect occurs, the development effect is set in step S1514. Such processing is the same as the processing in step S1507.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1513, a standby effect setting process is executed in step S1515. Such processing is performed by referring to the standby display pattern table provided in the variable display pattern table storage area 412 of the program ROM 403, for both the variable display time information stored in the register of the MPU 402 and the stop information address information. The corresponding standby display pattern information is specified, and the specified address information is stored in the pattern information address storage area 424 provided in the work RAM 404. This address information generates an internal command in the output process of the internal command, and drives the symbol display device 41 so that a standby effect corresponding to the effect set this time is performed. Thereby, in the symbol display apparatus 41, the standby effect corresponding to the display pattern set this time is displayed.

  After performing the process of step S1510, step S1512, step S1514 or step S1515, the effect setting process for the second display mode and the third display mode is ended.

<Transition of display mode and support mode based on each game result>
Next, the display mode based on each game result and the state of the support mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pachinko machine 10 is set so that the display mode is the first display mode when the power is turned on. That is, the first display flag is stored in the RAM 204 in the startup process after the power is turned on. Based on the winning of the game ball in each of the operation ports 33 and 34, the variable display in the first display mode is started, and the opening / closing execution mode is started when the game result is shifted to one of the opening / closing execution modes. If the game result that triggers the opening / closing execution mode is one of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C, the normal jackpot result, or the special probability variation jackpot result, any of 45 to 100 times after the opening / closing execution mode ends Transition to high frequency support mode up to the number of times. Moreover, the display mode of each game time shifts to the second display mode. However, in the case of any of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C and the special probability variation jackpot result, the mode shifts to the high probability mode, and in the case of the normal jackpot result, the mode shifts to the low probability mode. The high-frequency support mode that shifts based on these game results continues until the high-frequency game number counter becomes “0” until the high-frequency game number counter shifts to the open / close execution mode that is controlled to open and close in a long-time manner.

  In the high frequency support mode, a confrontation effect is executed in a game time that shifts to an open / close execution mode that is controlled to open and close in a long-time manner, or in a game time in which the high frequency game number counter is “10”. However, in the former case, the confrontation effect is a victory effect, and in the latter case, the confrontation effect is a defeat effect.

  When it becomes a victory effect, the support mode is reset after the opening / closing execution mode, and each game time is variably displayed in the second display mode. On the other hand, when the defeat effect is obtained, the support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode and the display mode shifts to the third display mode when the value of the high-frequency game number counter becomes “0”. However, even in this case, the lottery mode does not shift. Therefore, an event occurs in which the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode but the lottery mode does not shift to the low probability mode. As a result, the feeling of loss due to the end of the support mode is alleviated, and even when the support mode ends, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery mode is a high probability mode internally. The third display mode continues until the display mode transition lottery (step S1109 in FIG. 23) in each game is won, and when the display mode shift lottery is won, the display mode shifts to the first display mode.

  Here, the confrontation effect as the defeat effect is executed only in the game times where the high frequency game number counter is “10”, and the minimum frequency of the high frequency support mode is 45 times. In the game times from the start of the support mode up to the 34th game, the victory effect is always obtained when the confrontation effect is executed. As a result, after performing the confrontation effect, the victory effect that suggests the transition to the opening and closing execution mode that is controlled to open and close for a long time, and the defeat effect that suggests that the high-frequency support mode ends are alternative. In the configuration selected in the above, it is always possible to provide a period of winning effect when the confrontation effect is executed for a certain period.

  After the opening / closing execution mode that shifts based on the most advantageous jackpot result or the explicit probability change jackpot result, the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, and the display mode shifts to the second display mode. Further, the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. However, since the high-frequency game number counter is not set, the high-frequency support mode continues until the next jackpot result. Furthermore, since the value of the high-frequency game number counter is not set, if a confrontation effect is executed during the high-frequency support mode, a defeat effect is not necessarily achieved, and a victory effect is always obtained.

  After the opening / closing execution mode that shifts based on the implicit probability change jackpot result or the special outlier result, the display mode shifts to the third display mode, and the support mode varies depending on the state of the previous support mode. Specifically, if it is in the high frequency support mode, it shifts to the high frequency support mode with no frequency limit regardless of whether there is a frequency limit, and if it is in the low frequency support mode, the low frequency support mode is set. Will continue. In addition, the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode in the case of an implicit probability variable jackpot result, and the level of the lottery mode does not shift in the case of a special outlier result.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  A confrontation effect is set as an effect of each game time performed by the symbol display device 41. The confrontation effect is not a game result that shifts to the opening / closing execution mode and a winning effect that suggests that it is a game result that shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the variable prize-winning device 32 is controlled to open / close in a long-time manner. Defeat production that suggests that is set. Further, during the period up to the 34th game time after the opening / closing execution mode, the victory effect is executed but the defeat effect is not executed. Therefore, until the game times after the opening / closing execution mode in which the opening / closing control is performed in a long-time manner are performed 34 times, when the confrontation effect is executed, the confrontation effect always becomes a victory effect, and the game may be a novel game. it can. Thereby, until the 34th time, the player can play a game in the hope that a confrontation effect will be executed.

  A plurality of types of continuation times set in the high frequency game number setting process are set. Therefore, the player plays the game while predicting which continuation number is set, and expects the long continuation number to be set. Therefore, the degree of attention in the high frequency support mode can be increased.

  The probability that the number of continuations will be 45, 55, 65, and 100 is higher than the probability that the number will continue. Therefore, for example, the player can expect to continue up to 65 times, and can expect to continue up to 100 times if it continues beyond 65 times. As a result, it is possible to inflate each game time in the high frequency support mode and increase the degree of attention in the high frequency support mode.

  The number of continuations is set to any one of 45 to 100 times. Therefore, there is a possibility that the high-frequency support mode ends at each game time, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the high-frequency support mode.

  When the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “10”, a confrontation effect that is a defeat effect is executed. When the confrontation effect becomes a victory effect, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which the opening / closing control is performed in a long-time manner as described above, and when the confrontation effect becomes a defeat effect, the high-frequency support mode can be ended thereafter. Therefore, the subsequent advantage varies greatly depending on the content of the effect of the confrontation effect, and the player pays attention to which content of the effect when the confrontation effect is executed. On the other hand, at least until the 34th time, if it becomes a confrontation effect, it will be determined that it will be a victory effect, so the player will play a game in the hope that the confrontation effect will be executed, and improve the interest of the game The above results are preferable.

  In the case of an explicit probabilistic jackpot result or the most advantageous jackpot result, the mode shifts to the high frequency support mode without the number limit, and the high frequency game number counter is not set. Therefore, even when a confrontation effect is executed during the high-frequency support mode, a victory effect is always obtained after the confrontation effect. This makes it possible to diversify the period during which a victory effect is always performed when a confrontation effect is executed.

  In the case of any of the uncertain probability variation jackpot result, the explicit probability variation jackpot result, and the special outlier result, the reinforcement effect is executed. When the enhanced performance is executed, the development performance is performed as the previous stage. This development effect is also executed as a pre-stage of the confrontation effect. Furthermore, when the game times resulting in these games are in the high frequency support mode, the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode does not shift to the low frequency support mode. In other words, after the development effect, the high-frequency support mode continues when it becomes a strengthening effect. On the other hand, after the development effect, it becomes a confrontation effect, and then the high frequency support mode ends when it becomes a defeat effect. Therefore, the player pays attention to the contents of the subsequent effects of the development effects, and can improve the interest.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the continuation mode of the high-frequency support mode that shifts based on the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, and C is different. The different contents are described below.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the present embodiment.

  In the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the present embodiment, in the case of any one of the explicit probability variation jackpot result, the most advantageous jackpot result, and the non-explicit probability variation jackpot result, step S1701 is performed as in the first embodiment. In step S1713, the support mode and the lottery mode are set according to each game result. In addition, when a negative determination is made in step S1708 and it is determined that the result is not a special outage result in step S1714, that is, when the RU probability variation jackpot result A, B, C, the normal jackpot result and the special probability variation jackpot result, step S1715˜ In step S1717, the lottery mode is set in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Further, as in the first embodiment, in the subsequent step S1718 and step S1719, the high frequency support mode is set and the high frequency game number counter is set. In the subsequent step S1720, unlike the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the normal jackpot result or the special probability variable jackpot result. In the case of a normal jackpot result or a special probability variable jackpot result, the number limit flag is stored in step S1721, and in the case of any RU probability variable jackpot result A, B, C, the number limit flag is set in step S1722. to erase. The subsequent processing from step S1723 to step S1727 is the same as the processing from step S921 to step S925 in the first embodiment.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when any of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, and C is set, the high frequency game number counter is set, but the number limit flag is not stored. On the other hand, in the case of a normal jackpot result or a special probability variable jackpot result, a high frequency game number counter is set and a number limit flag is stored as in the first embodiment.

  The second variation display time setting process and the second gaming state transition process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 23 again.

  In the second variation display time setting process (FIG. 17), the confrontation effect variation display time is set on the condition that the value of the high frequency game number counter is “10” in step S604. That is, as in the first embodiment, in the high frequency support mode shifted based on either the RU probability variable jackpot result A, B, C, the normal jackpot result or the special probability variable jackpot result, the high frequency game number counter In game times with a value of “10”, a confrontation effect that is a defeat effect is executed.

  On the other hand, in the second game state transition process (FIG. 23), as in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode is set in step S1101, and the number of high-frequency games is determined in step S1102. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0”. If the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “0”, the presence / absence of the number limit flag is confirmed in the subsequent step S1103. Here, as described above, in the case of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, and C, since the number limit flag is not stored, a negative determination is made in step S1103, and the subsequent processing is not performed. Even if the value of the number counter becomes “0”, the high frequency support mode continues. On the other hand, in the case of a normal jackpot result or a special probability variable jackpot result, the low frequency support mode is entered on condition that the value of the high frequency game number counter is “0”.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the high frequency support mode shifted based on any of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C, the game in which the value of the high frequency game number counter is “10”. In the times, a confrontation effect that is a defeat effect is executed, but even if the value of the high frequency game number counter becomes “0”, it does not shift to the low frequency support mode, and then until the normal jackpot result, High frequency support mode continues. In this case, even if the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “0”, the second display mode continues without shifting to the third display mode.

  Although not shown, in the high frequency support mode started with one of the RU probability variable jackpot results A, B, C, the game performance in which the value of the high frequency game number counter is “0” The confrontation effect is executed, and the player can identify that the high-frequency support mode continues. Specifically, in step S604 of the second variable display time setting process (FIG. 17), the value of the high frequency game number counter is “10” and the value of the high frequency game number counter is “0”. If the number limit flag is not stored, it is determined whether or not it is either. As a result, in the high frequency support mode started with the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, C, the game display time of the high frequency game number counter is “0”, the display time of the variable display for the confrontation effect is set. Is done. Further, the information indicating that the value of the high frequency game number counter is “0” and the game effect is to execute the confrontation effect as the victory effect is included in the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81. The display control device 400 that has received this variation command identifies that a confrontation effect is generated in the effect determination processing (FIG. 27) for the second display mode and the third display mode, and confrontation effect setting processing (FIG. 28). Set the confrontation effect that will be the victory effect.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a confrontation effect as a victory effect may be executed regardless of the game result. That is, a confrontation effect that is a defeat effect that is executed when the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “10” is also a contest effect that is a victory effect that is executed when the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “0”. It can also be said that the performance is performed without taking the lottery result as an opportunity.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  If any of the RU probability variation jackpot results A, B, or C is set, the high-frequency game number counter is set by the high-frequency game number setting process, but the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “0”. However, the high frequency support mode will continue. On the other hand, in the case of a normal jackpot result or a special probability variable jackpot result, the high-frequency support mode ends when the value of the high-frequency game number counter becomes “0”. Therefore, whether or not the high-frequency support mode is continued when the value of the high-frequency game number counter becomes “0” can be made different depending on the type of jackpot result. This makes it possible for the player to pay attention to which jackpot result, and to increase the degree of attention of game times in which the value of the high-frequency game number counter is “0”.

  In the above configuration, the same high frequency game number table is set regardless of the type of jackpot result. Accordingly, the number of times set for any jackpot result is the same expected value. Thereby, although the number of times set is the same, it is possible to realize the case where the high frequency support mode continues thereafter and the case where the high frequency support mode does not continue, and the attention level of the game times where the value of the high frequency game frequency counter is “0” Can be further increased.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of another embodiment described below may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the value of the high frequency game number counter is set to “45” to “100”, but is not limited to this. For example, the minimum selection value may be set smaller than “45”, and the maximum selection value may be set larger than “100”. However, from the viewpoint of always setting a period of winning effect when a confrontation effect is executed, the minimum selection value is the value of the high-frequency game number counter that executes the confrontation effect as a defeat effect (each of the above implementations). In the form, “10”) or more is desirable.

  (2) The value of the high-frequency game number counter is selected from all values from “45” to “100”, but is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that includes a value that is not selected may be included, or a configuration that includes a numerical band that is not selected such that “80” to “99” is not selected may be included, and “50” or “100” may be selected. There may be only two types of values. In these cases, the value of the high-frequency game number counter that executes the confrontation effect as the defeat effect may be changed to a value that can be selected.

  Moreover, in order to produce an effect of predicting when the high frequency support mode ends in each game time of consecutive game times, it is desirable that a continuous numerical value band is included as at least a selectable numerical value.

  (3) In the high frequency game frequency table, “45”, “55”, “65”, and “100” are easily selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of numerical values that can be easily selected may be smaller or larger. Any numerical value may be selected with the same probability. “45” to “55” may be provided with easy-to-select numerical bands, and “56” to “75” may be difficult to select. . However, from the viewpoint that the possibility of continuing to the other predetermined number of times increases when the number of times of continuing the high frequency support mode becomes a predetermined number or more, a table that makes it easy to select at least two types of times It is desirable.

  (4) In the high-frequency game number setting process, the high-frequency game number is set by acquiring the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and referring to the high-frequency game number table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the values of the variation type counter CS, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 may be used. Alternatively, a counter for high frequency game number setting processing may be provided and the counter may be used.

  (5) In the high frequency game frequency setting process, the high frequency game frequency is determined regardless of the type of game result, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a high frequency game frequency table is provided for each type of game result, A predetermined game result and other types of game results may be configured such that at least a part of the number of high-frequency games selected is different, or may be configured such that the number of high-frequency games selected is different depending on the type of game result. For example, in the case of a normal jackpot result, a table with a high possibility of selecting a high number of high-frequency games is selected, and in the case of each other probable jackpot result, a lower number of high-frequency games is selected. It is good also as a table with high possibility of doing. In this case, it is highly likely that the high-probability mode will continue even if a defeat effect is executed when the confrontation effect is executed a small number of times, so it is assumed that there will be less game balls required to win the next big hit. ,preferable. In addition, if a large number of times is selected based on the normal jackpot result, the number of lottery times for each game time increases, so the probability of winning a big hit in the previous game times becomes high although in the low probability mode. Therefore, as a result, both are preferable for the player.

  Furthermore, if the relationship between the number of high-frequency games in this configuration is somewhat reversed, the longer the high-frequency support mode continues, the higher the possibility of staying in the high-probability mode. It is possible to increase the degree of attention.

  (6) Although the confrontation effect that is a defeat effect is executed when the value of the high frequency game number counter is “10”, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the above-mentioned effect may be executed when the value of the high-frequency game number counter becomes a predetermined value smaller than “10”, and when the value becomes a predetermined value larger than “10”, the effect It is good also as a structure which performs. In the former case, the minimum value is “0”. In this case, the game times for executing the defeat effect coincide with the game times for ending the high-frequency support mode, and the control configuration can be simplified. In the latter case, the maximum value is “99”. In this case, the post-defeat effect is repeated in the game times from when the defeat effect is executed until the value of the high-frequency game number counter becomes “0”. However, if the confrontation effect is executed during this time, it will surely be a victory effect, so that it is possible to realize a period in which the player expects the confrontation effect to be executed over a longer period of time. .

  (7) The variable display of each game time in the symbol display device 41 is configured to be executed in any one of the first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be configured such that the variable display is not executed in the second display mode or the third display mode, or the variable display is not executed in the second display mode and the third display mode. In these cases, the confrontation effect executed in the second and third display modes is substituted by the reach display in the first display mode, and the opening / closing control is performed in a long-time mode until the value of the high frequency game number counter becomes “10”. The reach display is executed only when the game result shifts to the open / close execution mode, and when the value of the high frequency game number counter becomes “10”, the reach reach display is executed, which is equivalent to the above. It is possible to achieve the effect. However, from the viewpoint of allowing the player to clearly recognize that the game number is always a big win when the reach display is executed, it is desirable to perform the variable display in a manner that can be recognized at least during that time.

  (8) The contents and background of each game time in each display mode are arbitrary. For example, in the second display mode, if the number of continuations of the high frequency support mode exceeds 65 times, the content of each game is changed or the background is changed so as to indicate that it is easy to continue up to 100 times. Also good. In addition, it may be configured to change the content and background of each game time depending on the numerical value selected in the high-frequency game number setting process, and when a large numerical value is selected, the effect of each game time is suggested to indicate that. It is good also as a structure which changes a content, a background, etc.

  (9) In the 2nd display mode and the 3rd display mode, although it was set as the structure which displays reinforcement | strengthening effect in the game times used as any of an uncertain probability change jackpot result, an explicit probability change jackpot result, and a special loss result, it is not limited to this. For example, a confrontation effect may be displayed in at least one or all of the game results among these game results, and after the confrontation effect, a draw effect different from both the victory effect and the defeat effect may be used.

  (10) Although the development effect is executed when the value of the reach random number counter C3 corresponds to the generation of the development effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to easily execute the development effect in a predetermined game time, or may be configured to easily occur in the game times of the number of continuous times that are easy to select or difficult to select in relation to the number of times of the high frequency support mode. In the case where the confrontation effect is executed, the development effect is executed as a preceding stage. Therefore, in these cases, the attention degree of the development effect can be further increased.

  (11) Although the development effect is executed as a stage before the confrontation effect and the enhancement effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a confrontation effect is executed, a special effect different from the previous stage of the enhancement effect may be executed, or a development effect may not be performed as the previous stage of the confrontation effect or the enhancement effect. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs an expansion effect only in the game time which performs a confrontation effect irrespective of the value of a game result or the reach random number counter C3.

  (12) Although the high probability mode with no limit on the number of times is set based on the explicit probability variation jackpot result or the most advantageous jackpot result, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as a structure which transfers to the high probability mode with limited number of times based on becoming at least one of these. In this case, the number of continuations in the high probability mode may be the same as the number of continuations in the high frequency support mode, or may be a different number.

  (13) In the high-frequency game number setting process, the number of continuations in the high-frequency support mode with a limited number of times is set, and a confrontation effect that is a defeat effect is executed at a predetermined number of times (high-frequency game number counter = “10”) However, in addition to or instead of this, the number of continuations in the lottery mode may be different. Specifically, in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, a process for setting the number of times of continuing the high probability mode is added, or instead of the high frequency game number of times setting process, the low probability mode It is good to set it as the structure which becomes a defeat effect in the predetermined number in the continuation number of the set high probability mode. Even in this case, the confrontation effect executed with less than the minimum continuation number of the high probability mode is always a victory effect.

  (14) The content of each game result is not limited to the above-described configuration, and it is sufficient if it includes at least a normal jackpot result and a special probability variable jackpot result.

  (15) A configuration that does not include a special result may be provided, or a configuration that includes a plurality of results may be provided.

  (16) The mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode of each game result is not limited to the above configuration, and the variable winning device in the same control mode in the opening / closing execution mode that shifts based on each game result. It is good also as a structure which controls opening and closing 32, and it is good also as a structure from which the aspect of opening and closing control differs in each jackpot result.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the display control device 400 is controlled by the sound emission control device 300 based on the command output from the main control device 81. Instead, the main control device 81 is used. The display control device 400 may be configured to control the sound emission control device 300 on the basis of the command output from. Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound emission control device 300 and the display control device 400 are separately provided, the control devices 82 and 212 may be provided as one sub-side control device. The functions of the sound emission control device 300 or the display control device 400 may be integrated into the main control device 81, and the functions of both the sound emission control device 300 and the display control device 400 are integrated into the main control device 81. It is good also as a structure.

  (18) In the second display mode and the third display mode, each game result can be discriminated by the confrontation effect and the enhancement effect, but in addition to or instead of this, each numerical pattern as in the first display mode. It is good also as what can distinguish each game result by the combination of a numerical symbol at the time of the last stop after displaying a change.

  (19) The display mode and content of the second display mode and the third display mode in which the confrontation effect is executed are not limited to the above configuration. However, in order for the player to clearly identify that the game times have the possibility of executing the confrontation effect, the game times (first display mode) in which the confrontation effect is not executed, the type of the symbol and the symbol It is desirable to have a display mode in which at least one of the background and the pattern variation mode is different.

  (20) It is good also as a structure which does not comprise round display part RS, or a structure which round display part RS cannot be visually recognized from a player, or is hard to visually recognize.

  (21) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. A transition determination means for performing a transition determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being the transition correspondence result, an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (for example, opening and closing that controls opening and closing of the variable winning device 32 in a long-time manner) Advantageous state transition means (function for executing the first game state transition process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for shifting the game state to the execution mode);
A pattern display means (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Display control means (display control device 400) that allows the player to recognize that the transition determination has been made by ending the variable display after starting the variable display of the pattern;
With
The display control means, after executing a predetermined effect (confrontation effect), an advantageous content (a victory effect) that suggests that the variable display time is an opportunity to execute the advantageous state, and the variable display time is the advantageous state Special effect execution means for displaying any one of a plurality of types of contents including non-advantageous contents (defeat effect) suggesting that it will not be an opportunity for execution on the pattern display means (of the display control device 400) (Confrontation effect setting process in MPU402)
The special effect execution means performs the transition determination from the predetermined reference timing (after the opening / closing execution mode in which the variable winning device 32 is controlled to open / close in a long-time manner) until the transition determination is executed a specific number of times (34 times). An effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the special effect when the result of the transition determination is not the result of the transition while allowing the execution of the special effect when the result of the transition is the result of the transition A gaming machine comprising: (a function of executing an effect setting process for the second display mode and the third display mode in the MPU 402 of the display control device 400).

  According to the feature A1, when a special effect is executed before the transition determination is executed a specific number of times from a predetermined reference timing, it can be a novel game that the special effect always has an advantageous content. It becomes. Thereby, the player can play a game in expectation that a special effect will be performed until it is performed a specific number of times. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve interest.

  Feature A2. The special effect execution means is a non-advantageous content execution means (display control device) that displays the non-advantageous content after execution of the predetermined effect when the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is not the result of the transition response. 400. The gaming machine according to feature A1, further comprising a function of executing the processing of step S1502, step S1503, step S1601, and step S1603 in 400 MPUs 402.

  According to the feature A2, during the period from the predetermined reference timing until the transition determination is executed a specific number of times, when the result of the transition determination is not the transition correspondence result, the execution of the special effect is restricted by the effect restricting means, In other periods, a special effect that is non-advantageous content is executed by the non-advantageous content execution means. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention during a period in which advantageous contents are always obtained when a special effect is executed.

Feature A3. Specific state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a specific state (high frequency support mode) in which at least one of the frequency at which the transition determination is performed and the probability of the transition correspondence result in the transition determination is higher than the normal gaming state (The function of executing the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81)
The game machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2, wherein the special effect execution means executes the special effect at least at a variable display time in the specific state.

  According to the feature A3, the special effect is displayed during the specific state in which at least one of the frequency at which the transition determination is performed and the probability of the transition correspondence result in the transition determination is higher than the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention in the specific state.

  Feature A4. The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein the predetermined reference timing is a start timing of the specific state.

  According to the feature A4, the period in which the advantageous content is always advantageous when the special effect is executed is the period from the start of the specific state to the execution of the shift determination a specific number of times. Therefore, the start timing of the period becomes clear, and it is possible to clearly recognize the period when the player expects the special performance to be executed.

Feature A5. The special effect execution means is a non-advantageous content execution means (display control device) that displays the non-advantageous content after execution of the predetermined effect when the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is not the result of the transition response. A function for executing the processing of step S1502, step S1503, step S1601, and step S1603 in the MPU 402 of 400),
The non-advantageous content execution means is configured to display the non-advantageous content after execution of a predetermined effect at least in a variable display time in the specific state. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature A5, the special effect that is non-advantageous content is executed in the variable display times during the specific state. However, as shown in the feature A1, the special effect that is an unfavorable content is not executed during the period from the predetermined reference timing until the transition determination is executed a specific number of times by the effect restricting means, even if it is not the transition response result. In other words, a special effect that is non-advantageous is executed in the variable display times during a specific state other than the above period. Therefore, when the special effect is executed outside the above period, the player expects an advantageous content. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the attention degree of a special effect.

Feature A6. A specific state ending unit (a function for executing the processing of steps S1101 to S1105 in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) that ends the specific state based on the transition determination executed a predetermined number of times in the specific state. ,
The predetermined number of times is set to be at least greater than the specific number of times,
The non-advantageous content execution means determines in advance when the transition determination is executed the predetermined number of times during the specific state, or the remaining number of the transition determinations that can be executed in the specific state during the specific state. The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the non-advantageous content is displayed after execution of the predetermined effect when the remaining number of times (10 times) is reached.

  According to the feature A6, the specific state is clearly instructed to the player by the special effect that is the non-advantageous content, while the special state is the advantageous content. Teaching can be performed without reducing the degree of attention at the end of.

Feature A7. The predetermined number of times is set to a number more than the specific number of times, and multiple types of times are set.
The gaming machine according to Feature A6, further comprising number setting means (a function of executing a high-frequency game number setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for setting any of the plurality of types of times.

  According to the feature A7, in the gaming machine of the feature A6, since the predetermined number of times is set, it is possible to make it difficult to identify at which variable display time the specific state ends. Therefore, when a special effect is executed, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the content (advantageous content, non-advantageous content) and to teach the end of the specific state without reducing the degree of attention at the end of the specific state Become.

  Feature A8. The plurality of types of times include a plurality of special selection times (45 times, 55 times, 65 times, and 100 times) that have a higher probability of selection by the number setting means than other times. A gaming machine according to Feature A7, characterized in that

  According to feature A7, for example, if the number of special selections is N and M times (N and M are natural numbers, N <M), the probability that the specific state will continue to N times will increase first, and will exceed N times. If this is continued, the probability of continuing to M times increases. Therefore, the player can play the game with the expectation that the specific state will continue up to N times. If the player continues beyond N times, the player expects to continue up to M times. Furthermore, since a special effect that is an unfavorable content is executed when the predetermined number of times or the remaining number of times is reached, it is possible to play a game with the expectation that a special effect that is an unfavorable content will not be executed at each special selection number It becomes.

  Feature A9. The gaming machine according to Feature A7 or Feature A8, wherein the number of times of the plurality of types includes a continuous number of times continuous from at least a predetermined number of times to a number of times of another type.

  According to the feature A9, the number setting means may set any number of times in the continuous number band. That is, there is a possibility that the specific state is terminated in any game times in the game times in the continuous number of times. Furthermore, since a special effect that is an unfavorable content is executed when the predetermined number of times or the remaining number of times is reached, there is a possibility that a special effect that becomes an unfavorable content will be executed at any game times. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with the expectation that a special effect that is non-advantageous will not be executed at each game time in the continuous number of times.

  Feature A10. The gaming machine according to Feature A9, wherein the plurality of types of times are set to a number of types obtained by subtracting the specific number of times from a predetermined maximum number of times.

  According to the feature A10, in the game times exceeding the specific number of times, the specific state may be ended at any game time. That is, the specific state does not end until the specific number of times, and when the specific number of times is exceeded, the player does not know when the specific state ends. Therefore, the importance of the specific state exceeding the specific number of times increases, and the importance of the special effect executed at the end of the specific state also increases.

  Feature A11. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, wherein the predetermined effect is not displayed except for the variable display times for executing the special effect.

  According to the feature A11, as described in the feature A1, during the period from the predetermined reference timing until the transition determination is executed a specific number of times, the special effect is always executed when the special effect is executed, and the predetermined effect executes the special effect. It is not displayed except for the variable display times. Therefore, during the period, since it is determined that an advantageous content is displayed when a predetermined effect is displayed, it is possible to play a game while expecting the occurrence of the predetermined effect.

Feature A12. The display mode of the variation display of the pattern by the pattern display means includes a plurality of types of special display modes (first display mode) in which at least one of the pattern type, the background of the pattern, and the variation mode of the pattern is different. , The second display mode and the third display mode),
The special effects are executed only in a variable display time for performing variable display in at least a predetermined type of special display mode (second display mode, third display mode). The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A12, the special effect is executed only in the variable display times in which the variable display is performed in a predetermined type of special display mode. Therefore, the variable display times in which the special effects are executed are limited, and the degree of attention of the variable display times in which the variable display is performed in the predetermined type of special display mode can be increased.

Feature A13. The migration response result includes a plurality of special migration response results,
The advantageous state includes a high advantageous state and a low advantageous state in which at least the advantage for the player is relatively high and low,
The transition means shifts to a highly advantageous state when the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a predetermined special transition response result, and a low advantageous state when it is another kind of special transition response result. To be transferred to
The special effect execution means executes the special effect when the result of the transition determination is the predetermined special transition response result, and the special effect when the result of the other type of special transition response is the result. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, wherein the gaming machine is not executed.

  According to the feature A13, when the result of the transition determination by the transition determination unit is a predetermined type of special transition response result, the special effect is executed and the state shifts to the highly advantageous state. On the other hand, in the case of other types of special transition response results, the special effect is not executed and the state shifts to a low advantageous state. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the special performance will be executed.

  Feature A14. The predetermined reference timing is an end timing of a variable display time for executing the special effect in which the non-advantage content is displayed after execution of the predetermined effect, according to any one of features A1 to A13, Game machines.

  According to the feature A14, the special effect is executed during the period from the change display time next to the change display time for executing the special effect in which the non-advantageous content is displayed after the predetermined effect is executed until the specific number of times transition determination is executed. Then, an advantageous content is always displayed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the feeling of loss due to the execution of the special effect that is non-advantageous content, and to increase the degree of attention to the subsequent game.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A transition determination means for performing a transition determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
An advantageous state (open / close execution mode for controlling opening / closing of the variable winning device 32 in a long-time manner) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means ) Advantageous state transition means (function to execute the first game state transition process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
Specific state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a specific state (high frequency support mode) in which at least one of the frequency at which the transition determination is performed and the probability of the transition correspondence result in the transition determination is higher than the normal gaming state (Function for executing a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
Specific state ending means (a function for executing the processing of steps S1101 to S1105 in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for ending the specific state based on the transition determination being executed a predetermined number of times in the specific state;
A pattern display means (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Display control means (display control device 400) that allows the player to recognize that the transition determination has been made by ending the variable display after starting the variable display of the pattern;
With
The display control means
At least during the specific state, after executing a predetermined effect (confrontation effect), the advantageous content (victory effect) suggesting that the variable display time becomes an execution opportunity of the advantageous state, and the variable display time is the advantageous Special effect execution means (display control device 400) that displays on the picture display means a special effect that displays any one of a plurality of types of content including non-advantageous content (defeat effect) that suggests that it will not trigger the execution of the state Confrontation effect setting process in MPU402),
When the transition response result is not obtained during the specific state, normal effect execution means (in the MPU 402 of the display control device 400) displays a normal effect different from the special effect including the predetermined effect on the pattern display means. The function of executing the processes of steps S1506 to S1508 and steps S1513 to S1515),
With
The special production execution means is
Advantageous content execution means (steps S1502, S1503, and S1503 in the MPU 402 of the display control device 400) displays the advantageous content after execution of the predetermined effect when the transition response result is obtained during the specific state. S1509, step S1510, step S1601 and step S1602)
The predetermined effect when the transition determination is executed the predetermined number of times during the specific state, or when the remaining number of the transition determinations that can be executed in the specific state is a special number during the specific state. Non-advantageous content execution means (function for executing the processing of step S1502, step S1503, step S1601 and step S1603 in the MPU 402 of the display control device 400) to display the non-advantageous content after execution of
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B1, a special effect having an advantageous content is executed when a transition response result of shifting to the advantageous state during the specific state is obtained. In addition, when the transition determination in the specific state is not a transition response result, and the transition determination in the specific state is executed a predetermined number of times, or the remaining number of transition determinations that can be performed in the specific state is the special number. In such a case, a special effect that is non-advantageous is executed. Therefore, when the special effect is executed, either the transition to the advantageous state or the specific state ends thereafter occurs. Thereby, it is possible to improve the degree of attention during the specific state.

  Feature B2. In the non-advantageous content execution means, during the specific state, when the transition determination is performed the predetermined number of times, or the remaining number of the transition determination that can be performed in the specific state becomes the special number Only in such a case, the non-advantageous content is displayed after execution of the predetermined performance.

  According to the feature B2, when the special effect is executed at least in the specific state, either the transition to the advantageous state or the end of the specific state occurs. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the contents of special effects (advantageous contents, non-advantageous contents).

Feature B3. The display mode of the variation display of the pattern by the pattern display means includes a plurality of types of special display modes (first display mode) in which at least one of the pattern type, the background of the pattern, and the variation mode of the pattern is different. , The second display mode and the third display mode),
The feature B1 or the feature B2 is characterized in that the special effect is displayed only in a variable display time in which variable display is performed in at least a predetermined type of special display mode (second display mode, third display mode). The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature B3, the special effect is executed only in the variable display times in which the variable display is performed in a predetermined type of special display mode. Therefore, the variable display times in which the special effects are executed are limited, and the degree of attention of the variable display times in which the variable display is performed in the predetermined type of special display mode can be increased.

  Feature B4. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B3, wherein the predetermined effect is not displayed except for the variable display times for executing the special effect.

  According to the feature B4, after execution of the predetermined effect, in the configuration in which the advantageous state shifts to the advantageous state and the non-advantageous content thereafter ends in the specific state, the predetermined effect is displayed except for the variable display times for executing the special effect. Not. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the branch between the transition to the advantageous state or the end of the specific state is started by the occurrence of the predetermined effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the attention degree of generation | occurrence | production of a predetermined | prescribed effect.

Feature B5. The migration response result includes a plurality of special migration response results,
The advantageous state includes a high advantageous state and a low advantageous state in which at least the advantage for the player is relatively high and low,
The transition means shifts to a highly advantageous state when the result of the transition determination of the transition determination means is a predetermined special transition response result, and is less advantageous when it is another type of special transition response result. To transition to the state,
The special effect execution means executes the special effect when the result of the transition determination is the predetermined special transition response result, and the special effect when the result of the other type of special transition response is the result. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein the gaming machine is not executed.

  According to the feature B5, when the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a predetermined type of special transition response result, the special effect is executed and the state shifts to the highly advantageous state. On the other hand, in the case of other types of special transition response results, the special effect is not executed and the state shifts to a low advantageous state. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the special performance will be executed.

Feature B6. A plurality of types of times are set as the predetermined number of times,
A feature B1 is provided with a number setting means (a function for executing a high-frequency game number setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for setting any one of the plurality of types as the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to any one of B5.

  According to the feature B6, since a plurality of types of the predetermined number of times are set, it is possible to make it difficult to identify the variable display times at which the specific state ends. Therefore, when a special effect is executed, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the content (advantageous content, non-advantageous content) and to teach the end of the specific state without reducing the degree of attention at the end of the specific state Become.

  Feature B7. The plurality of types of times include a plurality of special selection times (45 times, 55 times, 65 times, and 100 times) that have a higher probability of selection by the number setting means than other times. The gaming machine according to Feature B6, wherein

  According to the feature B7, for example, if the number of special selections is N and M times (N and M are natural numbers, N <M), the probability that the specific state will continue to N times is high, and it exceeds N times. If this is continued, the probability of continuing to M times increases. Therefore, the player can expect the specific state to continue up to N times, and if it continues beyond N times, it can be expected to continue up to M times. Therefore, it is possible to increase the attention level of the specific state.

  Feature B8. The gaming machine according to Feature B6 or Feature B7, wherein the number of times of the plurality of types includes a continuous number of times continuous from at least a predetermined number of times to the number of times of another type.

  According to the feature B8, the number setting unit may set any number of times in the continuous number band. That is, there is a possibility that the specific state is terminated in any game times in the game times in the continuous number of times. Furthermore, since a special effect that is an unfavorable content is executed when a predetermined number of times or a special number is reached, there is a possibility that a special effect that becomes an unfavorable content is executed at any game time in a continuous number of times. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with the expectation that a special effect that is an unfavorable content will not be executed in each game time in the continuous side frequency band.

  Feature B9. The gaming machine according to Feature B8, wherein the plurality of types of times are set to a number of types obtained by subtracting the special number from a predetermined maximum number of times.

  According to the feature B9, in the game times exceeding the special number, there is a possibility that the specific state is ended at any game times. That is, the specific state does not end until the special number, and when the special number is exceeded, the player does not know when the specific state ends. Therefore, the importance of the specific state exceeding the special number is increased, and the importance of the special effect executed at the end of the specific state is also increased.

Feature B10. The number-of-times setting means sets one of the plurality of types of times based on the determination result of the transition determination means being the transition correspondence result,
The migration response result includes a plurality of types of special migration response results,
The predetermined number of times that can be set by the number-of-times setting means in the case of a predetermined type of special migration response result is greater than the predetermined number of times that can be set by the number of times setting means in the case of another type of special migration response The gaming machine according to any one of features B6 to B9, wherein the game machine has a relatively high number of times or a high expectation level of the number of times.

  According to the feature B10, in the case of a predetermined type of special transition response result, the predetermined number of times is set so as to be greater than in the case of another type of special transition response result. Therefore, the number of continuations of the specific state differs depending on the type of special transition response result. As a result, the degree of attention to the determination result of the transition determination unit can be increased, and the degree of attention can also be increased to the number of times the specific state is continued.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 32a ... Grand prize opening, 33 ... Upper operation port, 34 ... Lower operation port, 41 ... Symbol display device, 53 ... Game ball launching mechanism, 81 ... Main control device, 202 ... MPU of main control device, 203: ROM in the MPU of the main control device, 204: RAM in the MPU of the main control device, 300 ... Sound emission control device, 400 ... Display control device, 402 ... MPU of the display control device, 403 ... Program ROM, 404 ... Work RAM 405 ... VDP, 406 ... character ROM, 407 video RAM.

Claims (2)

A transition determination means for performing a transition determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Specific game state transition means for shifting the game state to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means;
Specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state based on the transition determination executed a predetermined number of times in the specific game state;
Production means for performing a predetermined production;
Based on the fact that the transition determination is performed, the effect means for executing the game times is executed, the stop result corresponding to the result of the transition determination is notified, and the effect for game times is ended. As one game time, the effect execution means for effecting each game time by the effect means,
With
The effect execution means includes an advantageous content that suggests that the game time is an opportunity to shift to the specific game state after executing a predetermined effect during the specific game state, and the game time is the specific game state. Including a special effect execution means for causing the effect means to display a special effect for displaying any one of a plurality of types of contents including non-advantageous contents suggesting that there is no opportunity to shift to
The special performance execution means
Advantageous content execution means for displaying the advantageous content after execution of the predetermined effect when the transition response result is obtained during the specific gaming state;
In the specific game state, when the remaining number of the transition determinations that can be executed in the specific game state is a special number less than the predetermined number of times, the non-advantageous content is displayed after execution of the predetermined effect. Non-advantageous content execution means to be
Limiting means for limiting display control by the non-advantageous content executing means in game times before the game times that are the special number in the specific game state;
Means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting execution of the special effect;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is any one of a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and a ball-cylinder spinning machine.

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