JP2018064818A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent game amusement from being deteriorated.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: update performance execution means capable of executing a first update performance for displaying a first initial image, and after sequentially updating the first initial image, displaying a first specific image, and a second update performance for displaying a second initial image, and after sequentially updating the second initial image, displaying a second specific image; and specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance. When the first update performance and the second update performance are executed simultaneously, updates are synchronized.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a group notice is executed at the timing when a group notice is performed that obliquely crosses the screen with a group of hearts as a highly anticipated notice effect that is likely to be a big hit In some cases, a time notice is displayed on a timer counter and a notice is given, and a group notice is started when the value of the timer counter reaches “0” (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-61623

  However, in Patent Document 1, only one timer counter is displayed. For example, in the case where the advancement is stepped up to a plurality of stages, the timing at which the production of each stage is started. In order to show, it is conceivable to display a plurality of timer counters at the same time, but when displaying a plurality of timer counters at the same time, if the timing at which each timer counter is subtracted and updated differs, There was a problem that a sense of incongruity was given and amusement interest decreased.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An initial image (for example, the image of the first counter or the second counter) is displayed, and after the initial image is sequentially updated (for example, the count value is updated (countdown)), the specific image (for example, “00:00”) is displayed. In the variation display that is the target of the countdown notice effect, after the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the countdown notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process, for example, Counter update process)
When the specific image is displayed, specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect symbol changing processing) that can execute a specific effect (for example, a changing notice effect (group notice) or a chance-up effect). Part)
With
The update effect is
A first update effect for displaying a first specific image (for example, display of “00:00” of the first counter) after sequentially updating (for example, counting down) a first initial image (for example, an image of the first counter). (For example, a countdown notice effect targeting an effect executed before the reach state is established)
A second update effect for displaying a second specific image (for example, “00:00” of the second counter) after sequentially updating (for example, counting down) a second initial image (for example, an image of the second counter). (For example, a countdown notice effect targeting an effect executed after the reach state is established),
Including
The update effect executing means includes
When the first update effect and the second update effect are executed simultaneously, the update is performed in synchronization (for example, in a countdown process executed when a second counter is additionally displayed during the update of the first counter). (Part in which the second counter is set as the counter update target by the timer interrupt in S311)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the update of the first update effect and the second update effect is performed in synchronism, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the asynchronous update of the first update effect and the second update effect. be able to.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
The update effect execution means outputs the second initial image at a plurality of timings (for example, a first timing immediately after the invalid start prize is generated and a counter value of the first counter at the time when the invalid start prize is generated by two minutes. The second timing when the time of 1 has passed)
The rate at which the advantageous state is controlled differs between when the second initial image is displayed is the first timing and when the second timing is different from the first timing (for example, the effect control CPU 120 counts down). In S308 of the process, the first timing is determined at a high rate (75%) if it is a big hit, and the second timing is determined at a high rate (75%) if it is out of place)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing at which the second initial image is displayed, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
A first initial image display condition for displaying the first initial image (for example, occurrence of an effective start winning in which a variation pattern of super reach is determined) and a second initial image display condition for displaying the second initial image (For example, occurrence of invalid start winning) is different.
According to this feature, since the display conditions of the first initial image and the second initial image are different, the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The update effect execution means is a first stage initial image (for example, “02:50” in the first counter or “20:00 in the second counter” for at least one of the first initial image and the second initial image. ) Is displayed and a second stage initial image different from the first stage initial image (for example, “05:00” in the first counter or “25:00” in the second counter) is displayed. It can be displayed.
According to this feature, since the initial image may change, the interest of the update effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 3,
The update effect execution means is configured to change the first stage initial image to the second stage initial image once, for example, after the value of the first counter is displayed in “02:50” “05:50” Initial update pattern of pattern B and pattern C in which “: 00” is displayed, and initial values of pattern G and pattern H in which “25:00” is displayed after the value of the second counter is displayed as “20:00” Update pattern), the first stage initial image, the second stage initial image, and a third initial remaining period display different from the first stage initial image and the second stage initial image (for example, “07” in the first counter). : 50 ”or“ 23:00 ”in the second counter) after the second change mode (for example, the value of the first counter is displayed as“ 02:50 ”) is changed a plurality of times (for example, twice). “05: “0” is displayed, “07:50” is displayed, and the initial update pattern of pattern D and pattern E, and the value of the second counter is displayed as “20:00”, and then “25:00” is displayed. In addition, the initial update pattern of pattern I and pattern J in which “30:00” is displayed can be executed.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to whether the first stage initial image has changed once or a plurality of times, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to means 4,
When a variable display (variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) is performed and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived as the display result of the variable display, the player is in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit). A controllable gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
The specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect during the variable display (for example, start the changing notice effect (group notice) in 7.5 seconds from the start of the change before reach and reach the chance up effect) The part that starts in 30.0 seconds from the start of fluctuation after establishment)
Reservation storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 receives a design designation command, a variation category command, a reserved memory number notification command, a start winning opening designation command when receiving a start winning prize) Part to be stored in the buffer entry)
The determination means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) determines whether or not the specific effect is executed before the change display (for example, the change display of the super reach change pattern) is started. (In the case where the variation pattern indicated by the reserved memory that is the determination target in the production symbol variation start processing S280 and S292 is the variation pattern of normal reach or non-reach, the portion for determining non-execution of the countdown notice effect at a rate of 100%) When,
With
The update effect execution means displays at least one of the first initial image and the second initial image based on the determination by the determination means before the variable display by the hold storage that is the object of the determination is started. (For example, as shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the first counter is displayed at the start of the variable display when the hold memory that is the target of the countdown notice effect becomes the second hold memory, The second counter is displayed at the start of the variable display when the first hold memory is reached), and in the variable display by the hold memory that is the object of determination, the displayed first initial image and second At least one of the initial images is sequentially updated (for example, as shown in FIG. 22, the first counter and the first counter are The second counter subtraction update (countdown) portion)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for execution of the update effect over a plurality of fluctuation displays.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
The update effect execution means can display the first initial image and the second initial image even before the start of the variable display by the hold storage that is the object of determination by the determination means (for example, FIG. 19 and FIG. 19). As shown in FIG. 20, the first counter is displayed at the start of the variable display when the reserved memory targeted for the countdown notice effect becomes the second reserved memory, and as shown in FIG. 21, the countdown notice is displayed. (The second counter is displayed at the start of the variable display when the reserved memory that is the target of production becomes the first reserved memory)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it can be noted that a plurality of initial images are displayed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 to means 6,
It is possible to execute a variation display effect of identification information for effect (for example, effect symbol),
The effect identification information includes special identification information (for example, a “count start!” Symbol shown in FIG. 22J as a modification),
The update effect execution means displays the first stage initial image based on the special identification information being stopped or temporarily stopped for at least one of the first initial image and the second initial image. A second stage initial image different from the first stage initial image can be displayed (for example, as a temporary stop symbol indicating that the subtraction update of the value of the first counter is started, as shown in FIG. 25 as a modified example) "Count starts!" The counter value subtraction update starts when the symbol is temporarily stopped or re-variation starts)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the stop or temporary stop of the special identification information in the variable display effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 to means 7,
It is possible to execute a variation display effect of identification information for effect (for example, effect symbol),
A means for determining an execution mode of the variable display effect, the determination means being capable of determining an execution mode of a pseudo-run in which temporary stop and re-change of the identification information for the effect are executed at least once (for example, an effect The control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing S281d in the effect symbol variation start process),
The update effect execution means can display a second stage initial image different from the first stage initial image after displaying the first stage initial image for at least one of the first initial image and the second initial image. The first-stage initial image can be changed to the second-stage initial image at the time of the re-change (for example, as shown in FIG. The value of the first counter, which is “05:00” at the start of display, is changed to “10:00” when the effect design temporarily stops and changes again)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the first initial image and the second initial image may change upon re-variation, it is possible to improve the interest of the re-variation variation display effect.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to means 8,
The gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
The update effect execution means is a first change effect as an effect of changing at least one of the first initial image and the second initial image before the first initial image or the second initial image is sequentially updated. (An effect in which the first counter shown in FIG. 20D rotates around the vertical axis and an effect in which the second counter shown in FIG. 21J rotates around the vertical axis) and the first change effect are an effect mode. The second change effect (for example, the effect that the first counter shown in FIG. 20 (F) rotates around the horizontal axis and FIG. 21 (L)) can be executed,
When the first change effect is executed and when the second change effect is executed, the ratio of the advantageous state is different (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16C). When the symbol designation command shows a big hit, an effect (pattern C or pattern H) in which the counter rotates around the horizontal axis at a higher rate is easier than when the symbol designation command shows a loss, while the counter is vertical. It is characterized by the effect of rotating around the axis (pattern B or pattern G is difficult to be executed).
According to this feature, attention can be paid to whether the effect of changing the first initial image or the second initial image is the first change effect or the second change effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the data holding area for presentation control, (B) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a random number value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a countdown process. It is a figure which shows the execution decision ratio of countdown notice effect. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the initial value update pattern of a 1st counter, (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the addition of a 2nd counter, (C) is an initial value update pattern of a 2nd counter. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio. It is a figure which shows the process table selected at the time of execution and non-execution of countdown notice effect. It is a timing chart in the fluctuation pattern of super reach. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of countdown notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of countdown notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of countdown notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of countdown notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of countdown notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the update condition of each counter. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the countdown notice effect in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  On the lower side of the display area of the effect display device 5, a reserved storage display area 5D is set. In the hold memory display area 5D, a hold memory display for displaying a variable display hold memory number (a special figure hold memory number) corresponding to a special game is displayed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the following description, the display in the hold storage display area 5D may be collectively referred to as a hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). As described above, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls that have been paid out as prize balls or game balls that have been paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation of the game effect LED 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the game effect LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  Command 8CXXH is a display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  It should be noted that the notification command during the opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after the big prize opening is opened, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). EXT data corresponding to ")" is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The command B300H is used when the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4) or when the first start winning opening or the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4). This is an invalid start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of an invalid winning when there is a winning at the second starting winning opening, that is, an invalid winning that is not stored as a hold memory.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The command C3XXH and the command C4XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C3XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change or suddenness) determination result as a winning determination result. The command C4XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super reach”, or “other” as the determination result at the time of winning a prize. It is a command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 4 shows the variation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 4 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is also stored.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 6A, the judgment values for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The assignment of is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, there is no allocation to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds, and “probability big hit B” does not occur in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Therefore, the number of prize balls obtained is small in the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. "Can be prevented from occurring frequently, resulting in a decrease in entertainment interest. Note that the setting example shown in FIG. 6 (A) is merely an example, and a jackpot type other than that shown in FIG. 6 (A) may be provided. What is necessary is just to set suitably.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation) of the big hit is higher when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern of the same reach, super reach is more likely to be a big hit (reliability and expectation) than normal reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β even if the same super reach However, the determination value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits so that the probability (reliability and expectation) of the probability variation big hit becomes high.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. As the hold data of the special figure game using the special figure, the game ball passes through the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, and the random number value MR3, and the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Numerical values indicating a random number value MR1, a random number value MR2, and a random value MR3 as the hold data of the special figure game using the second special figure that has not yet started yet although a start prize (second start prize) has occurred. A game with a special figure hold storage unit that stores data etc. in order of winning, a general figure hold storage unit, and a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game, such as a special figure process flag Control flag A game control timer setting unit provided with a fixed unit, various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game And a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 also determines various table data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, execution of various effects, non-execution, and the type of effect. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various production operations such as operations and reach production.

  Further, the RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 7A, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area 190 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191 provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. Production control timer setting unit 192 and production control counter setting unit 193 provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progression of the production operation, and data used for controlling the progression of various production operations And a start winning reception command buffer 194 in which various buffers are temporarily stored.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the start winning reception command buffer 194, the storage area (buffer number “0”) corresponding to the variable display being executed and the maximum value of the total reserved memory number of the special figure reserved memory A start winning reception command buffer 194A having a storage area corresponding to (for example, “8”) (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) is provided. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, that is, a command and a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the special figure reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is for storing the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending memory number notification command in association with each other. A storage area (entry) is secured.

  The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) are deleted when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display is started, and the contents stored in the storage areas (entries) of the buffer number “0” are deleted. The contents stored in are shifted to the storage area one level higher.

  Further, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, a storage area is provided so that a countdown notice effect target flag indicating whether or not a countdown notice effect to be described later can be stored in association with each buffer number. Is reserved for each storage area (entry). Note that the countdown notice effect target flag value is “0”, which means that it is not a countdown notice effect target, and is stored in the storage area (entry) of the buffer number “1”. “1” meaning that it is determined to be “2”, and “2” meaning that it is determined to be the target of the countdown notice effect when stored in the storage area (entry) of the buffer number “2”. Either one is set.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process (not shown). When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed.

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed. Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed. Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, any one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a win, a random value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored at the top of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  In the start winning process of S21, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first uses the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON is determined based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106). .

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, may be updated so that one is added.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 performs random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110).

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the processing of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and the start winning process is performed. finish. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 9 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” by the special symbol normal processing (S22 in FIG. 8). It is determined whether or not to control the state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 8) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 10 (A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 5 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 9 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “out of range”. The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). When the hour / short flag is not set (S125; N), the deviation variation pattern determination table A is selected and set (S126), and when the hour / short flag is set (S125; Y), the deviation fluctuation is detected. The pattern determination table D is selected and set (S127).

  The deviation variation pattern determination table A is a variation pattern determination table for deviation that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table D is a variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time reduction control is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the deviation variation pattern determination table A and the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, the variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. B and a deviation variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. Of these variation pattern determination tables A to C, the variation for deviation is prepared. In the pattern determination table A, a value from 0 to A is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. In the variation pattern determination tables B and C for loss, A value exceeding 0-A is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.On the other hand, in the deviation variation pattern determination tables A to C, values from B to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern using the deviation variation pattern determination table A in S126, the determination of non-reach and super reach can be made regardless of whether the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made by using the variation pattern determination table A for deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, the symbol designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any one of the jackpot variation patterns. Set (S130).

  After executing any one of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, using the fluctuation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination, A variation category corresponding to a range of determination values including the random number MR3 is determined (S131). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), at least when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the fluctuation category that becomes the fluctuation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of reserved storages. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S131 to the effect control board 12 (S132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing effect control main processing (not shown) when the power is turned on. In the production control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag. When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed. In particular, when the received effect control command is one of a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command, and a start opening winning designation command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command at the start winning prize. Of the empty entries in the command buffer 194A, the highest entry is stored as a reserved storage.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating a counter value for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed, and then the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) again. Determine.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D of the effect display device 5 to a display corresponding to the storage content of the hold storage buffer. (S71).

  Subsequent to S71, the effect control CPU 120 executes a countdown process for sequentially updating the value of each counter displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 in the countdown notice effect to be described later as time passes ( S72). The countdown notice effect in the present embodiment is an effect intended for the change display of the super reach change pattern, and each counter (first counter and second counter described later) in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach. This is an effect suggesting the start timing of effects that can be executed during variable display by subtracting and updating the value of.

  Note that there are two types of fluctuation patterns of super reach in the present embodiment: PA2-2 and PB1-2 whose special figure fluctuation time is 43000 ms, and PA2-3 and PB1-3 whose special figure fluctuation time is 53000 ms. Is provided. As shown in FIG. 18, in these two types of fluctuation patterns of super reach, the start of the changing notice effect described later from the start of the change, and the effect symbol stops in the “left” effect symbol display area 5L of the effect display device 5. The timing at which the effect symbol stops in the “right” effect symbol display area 5L of the effect display device 5, the timing when it reaches reach, the timing when it develops into the super reach effect, the start timing of the chance-up effect, which will be described later, and the effect symbol are “ The timing of stopping in the combination indicating “big hit” or “out of line” is the same. Therefore, regardless of the variation pattern of PA2-2 · PB1-1 or PA2-3 · PB1-2, the start timing of effects that can be executed during the variation is accurately determined by the counter value. It is possible to suggest.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the production control command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped, control is performed to stop the variation of the production symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first stores various command data stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8” of the special figure reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The flag is shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1” in the special figure hold memory are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number “0”, and the special figure hold memory is stored. The command data stored in association with the buffer number “2” and the various flags are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1”, and associated with the buffer number “3” in the special figure hold memory. The various command data and the various flags stored are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2”, and the various command data stored in association with the buffer number “4” in the special figure holding storage are The various flags are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “3”, and various command data stored in association with the buffer number “5” in the special figure holding memory are stored. The seed flag is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “4”, and the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “6” in the special figure storage are stored in the buffer number “5”. Shift to store in association with each other, shift to store the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “7” in the special figure hold storage in association with the buffer number “6”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “8” in the special figure storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “7”.

  After execution of S272, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In the present embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the during-change notice effect determination process to indicate that the display result of the change display becomes a big hit during the period before the reach state is established from the start of the change. Whether or not to execute is determined (S276a). When the display result of the variation display is “big hit”, that is, when the display result designation command indicates “big hit”, the CPU 120 for effect control, That is, the execution of the changing notice effect is determined at a higher rate than when the display result designation command indicates “out”.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the chance up effect suggesting that the display result of the variation display becomes a big hit in the period from the reach to the end of the change by executing the chance up effect determining process. (S276b). In the chance-up effect determination process, whether or not the chance-up effect is executed is determined only when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is a super-reach fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is non-reach or normal reach. Unconditionally decides not to perform the chance-up production.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display result designation command indicates “big hit” (S276c). When the display result designation command indicates “big hit” (S276c; Y), the process proceeds to S281d, and when the display result designation command indicates “out” (S276c; N), the variation pattern designation command is further displayed. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (S276d). When the variation pattern designation command indicates normal reach or super reach (S276d; N), the process proceeds to S281d. When the variation pattern designation command indicates a non-reach variation pattern (S276d; Y), at the time of starting winning The reception command buffer 194 is referred to and it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage in the entry of the buffer number “2” (S277). When there is no pending storage in the entry with the buffer number “2”, that is, when the number of pending storage is 1 (S277; N), the process proceeds to S290, and there is a pending storage in the entry with the buffer number “2”. That is, when the number of reserved storage is two or more (S277; Y), whether or not the value of the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry of the buffer number “1” is “2”, that is, the buffer number “1”. The entry “” determines whether or not it is determined as the target of the countdown notice effect when the buffer number is “2” (S278).

  When the value of the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry with the buffer number “1” is “2” (S278; Y), the process proceeds to S296, and the value of the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry with the buffer number “1” is “ When it is not “2”, that is, when it is “0” (S278; N), it is determined whether or not there is an entry indicating that the symbol designation command is a big hit after the buffer number “3” (S279). If there is an entry indicating that the symbol designation command is a big hit after the buffer number “3” (S279; Y), the countdown notice effect is not executed by executing the processing of S281e. In other words, if the pending storage that is a big hit is already stored, the interest is not reduced by executing the countdown notice that becomes a deviation before the big hit, The present invention is not limited to this, and the process of S279 may not be executed, and the countdown notice may be executed even when the reserved storage that is a big hit is already stored. .

  On the other hand, if there is no entry indicating that the symbol designation command is a big hit after the buffer number “3” (S279; N), a random number for determining the notice effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124, and a countdown notice effect determining table (not shown) is created. Based on the symbol designation command and the variable category designation command stored in the entry of the buffer number “2”, whether or not to execute the countdown notice effect is determined (S280).

  In the countdown notice effect determination table, when the symbol designation command is “big hit” and the variation category designation command is “super reach”, when the symbol designation command is “hit” and the variation category designation command is “normal reach”, When the symbol designation command is “Out of” and the variation category designation command is “Super Reach”, when the symbol designation command is “Out of” and the variation category designation command is “Other”, the symbol designation command is “No”. In each case where the variation category designation command is “non-reach”, the determination value is set so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 15 is obtained.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the variation category designation command is “other” or “non-reach”, it is unambiguous regardless of whether the symbol designation command is “big hit” or “out of line”. The non-execution of the countdown notice effect is determined at a rate of 100%. That is, the countdown notice effect in the present embodiment is executed only when the variable category designation command indicates “super reach”. In addition, when the variable category designation command indicates “super reach”, when the symbol designation command indicates “big hit”, the countdown notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the symbol designation command indicates “out”. (When the variable category designation command indicates “super reach” and the symbol designation command indicates “big hit”, the execution of the countdown notice effect is decided at a rate of 70%, When the designated command indicates “out of”, execution of the countdown notice effect is determined at a rate of 20%).

  After execution of S280, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined in S280 (S281a). If it is determined in S280 that the countdown notice effect is not executed (S281a; N), the process proceeds to S281e. If the countdown notice effect is determined in S280 (S281a; Y), the entry for the buffer number “2” is entered. Is set to “2”, which means that it is determined to be the target of the countdown notice effect when stored in the storage area (entry) of the buffer number “2” (S281b). .

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the initial value update pattern determination random number from the random number circuit 124, selects a first counter initial value update pattern determination table (not shown), and counts down notice effect based on the symbol designation command. The initial value update pattern of the first counter is determined from patterns A to E (S281c). The first counter is a start timing of an effect executed in a period before the reach state is established in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage in which the countdown notice effect target flag is set to “1” or “2”. It is a counter for suggesting.

  In the first counter initial value update pattern determination table, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A is obtained when the symbol designation command is “big hit” and when the symbol designation command is “out of place”. A judgment value is set for. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the symbol designation command indicates “big hit”, the pattern A is determined at a rate of 10% as the initial value update pattern, and the pattern at a rate of 15%. B is determined, pattern C is determined at a rate of 20%, pattern D is determined at a rate of 25%, and pattern E is determined at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, when the symbol designation command indicates “out of”, the pattern A is determined at a rate of 30%, the pattern B is determined at a rate of 25%, and the pattern C is determined at a rate of 20%. Is determined, pattern D is determined at a rate of 15%, and pattern E is determined at a rate of 10%.

  With this setting, when the pattern E is determined as the initial value update pattern, the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect (the hold for which the value of the countdown notice effect target flag is set to “1” or “2”) The display result of “variable display corresponding to memory” is set so that the big hit expectation degree is “big hit”, and then the big hit expectation degree is in the order of pattern D, pattern C, pattern B, and pattern A. It is set to be lower.

  The pattern A as the initial value update pattern of the first counter is a pattern in which the numerical value displayed on the first counter is not added (not updated) even once the display of the first counter is started, and the pattern B Is a pattern in which the numerical value displayed on the first counter is incremented (updated) once by the first counter rotating once around the vertical axis, and the pattern C is the first counter around the horizontal axis Is a pattern in which the numerical value displayed on the first counter is added (updated) once by rotating once, and pattern D is the first counter by rotating the first counter twice around the vertical axis. The value displayed in is a pattern that is added (updated) twice, and the pattern C is changed by rotating around the horizontal axis after the first counter rotates around the vertical axis. Numerical value displayed on the counter is plus twice a (which is updated) pattern.

  After the execution of S281c, the CPU 120 for effect control determines an initial value update pattern for the process table according to whether or not to execute a notice effect during change, whether or not to execute a chance-up effect, and an initial value update pattern and a change pattern. Select from the hourly process table.

  As shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of process tables are provided for each variation pattern as the variation pattern process table in this embodiment. In particular, as a process table in each non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4), an initial value update pattern (patterns A to E and patterns F to be described later) J) As a process table for initial value update pattern non-determination to be selected when not determined, the process table selected when execution of the changing notice effect is decided and the non-execution of changing notice effect are decided In this case, two process tables are provided, which are selected from the process tables selected in this case. In addition, as a process table in each non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4), an initial value update selected when an initial value update pattern of countdown notice effect is determined. Twenty process tables are provided as pattern determination process tables depending on the combination of whether or not execution of the changing notice effect is determined and which initial value update pattern is determined.

  As the process table in each normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1, PB1-1), the process table for the initial value update pattern non-determination time selected when the initial value update pattern of the countdown notice effect is not determined While there are two process tables, a process table that is selected when execution of the medium notice effect is determined and a process table that is selected when non-execution of the change notice effect is determined, the countdown notice is provided. No process table is provided as the initial value update pattern determination process table selected when the initial value update pattern of the effect is determined.

  And as a process table in each super reach variation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3, PB1-2, PB1-3), the initial value selected when the initial value update pattern of the countdown notice effect is not determined. As the process table for when the value update pattern is not determined, four process tables are provided depending on the combination of whether or not the execution of the fluctuating notice effect is executed and whether or not the chance up effect is executed. A process table is not provided as the initial value update pattern determination process table selected when the initial value update pattern is determined.

  In the initial value update pattern non-determination process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R The sound control execution data and the like for controlling the above are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N). For this reason, during execution of S281d, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the initial value update pattern determined in S281c and the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S275, and then S282 to be described later. By executing S286 and the effect symbol variation start process, an effect corresponding to the initial value update pattern, a changing notice effect, a chance-up effect, and the like can be executed during the variable display.

  When the non-execution of the countdown notice effect is decided (S281a; N), the effect control CPU 120 sets “0” indicating that the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry of the buffer number “2” is not the target of the countdown notice effect. Set (S281e) and execute the process of S281d.

  After execution of S281d, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S282).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various LEDs as effect parts and speakers 8L, 8R as effect parts is executed (S283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern, the variation notice effect during the variation, the chance increase effect, and the initial value update pattern in the effect display device 5. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  In S290, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a pending storage in the entry of the buffer number “1” (S290). When there is no pending storage in the entry of the buffer number “1” (S290; N), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of S281d and S282 to S286 described above. If there is a pending storage in the entry with the buffer number “1” (S290; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry with the buffer number “1” is “2” ( S291).

  When the countdown notice effect target flag value of the entry with buffer number “1” is “2” (S291; Y), the process proceeds to S291a, and the countdown notice effect target flag value of the entry with buffer number “1” is “ If “0” (S291; N), a random number for determining the notice effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124, and a countdown notice effect determining table (not shown) is selected and stored in the entry of the buffer number “1”. Whether or not to execute the countdown notice effect is determined based on the symbol designation command and the variation category designation command (S292). In S292, the execution / non-execution of the countdown notice effect is determined at the rate shown in FIG. 15 as in S280.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined in S292 (S293). If the non-execution of the countdown notice effect is determined in S292 (S293; N), “0” is set in the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry of the buffer number “1” (S295). And the process of above-mentioned S281d and S282-S286 is performed.

  If the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined in S292 (S293; Y), “1” is set to the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry of the buffer number “1” (S294). Then, the random number for initial value update pattern determination is extracted from the random number circuit 124, the first counter initial value update pattern determination table (not shown) is selected, and the initial value of the first counter in the countdown notice effect is selected based on the symbol designation command. A value update pattern is determined from patterns A to E (S294a). Note that the initial value update pattern of the first counter in S294a is determined at the rate shown in FIG. 16A in the same manner as in S281c. After execution of S294a, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of S281d and S282 to S286 described above.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets “0” to the countdown notice effect target flag of the entry of the buffer number “2” (S291a). In S296, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the second counter addition determination random number from the random number circuit 124, selects a second counter addition determination table (not shown), and in the countdown notice effect based on the symbol designation command. It is determined whether or not to add the second counter (S294a). The second counter is a counter that is additionally displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 together with the first counter. In the variable display corresponding to the hold memory in which the countdown notice effect target flag is set to “2”. The counter for suggesting the start timing of an effect that can be executed by the end of the change after the reach state is established.

  In the second counter addition determination table, the determination value is set so that the determination ratio is as shown in FIG. 16B when the symbol designation command is “big hit” and when the symbol designation command is “out of”. Is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the symbol designation command indicates “big hit”, the execution of the additional display of the second counter is determined at a rate of 70%, and the first indication at the rate of 30%. The non-execution of the additional display of the two counters is determined. When the symbol designation command indicates “out of”, execution of the additional display of the second counter is determined at a rate of 20%, and non-execution of the additional display of the second counter is determined at a rate of 80%.

  With this setting, when the execution of the additional display of the second counter is decided, the variable display (countdown notice effect) that is the target of the countdown notice effect than when the non-execution of the additional display of the second counter is decided. Since the big hit expectation degree that the display result of the variable flag corresponding to the hold storage in which the value of the target flag is set to “2” becomes “big hit” is high, the second counter is additionally displayed on the effect display device 5. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the display result of the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect will be “big hit”.

  After execution of S296, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not execution of additional display of the second counter has been determined in S296 (S297). When it is determined in S296 that non-execution of the additional display of the second counter is determined (S297; N), the above-described processing of S281d and S282 to S286 is executed. If the execution of the additional display of the second counter is determined in S296 (S297; Y), the initial value update pattern determination random number is extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the second counter initial value update pattern determination (not shown) is determined. The table is selected, and the initial value update pattern of the second counter in the countdown notice effect is determined from patterns F to J based on the symbol designation command (S298).

  In the second counter initial value update pattern determination table, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C is obtained when the symbol designation command is “big hit” and when the symbol designation command is “out of place”. A judgment value is set for. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the symbol designation command indicates “big hit”, the pattern F is determined at the rate of 10% as the initial value update pattern, and the pattern at the rate of 15%. G is determined, the pattern H is determined at a rate of 20%, the pattern I is determined at a rate of 25%, and the pattern J is determined at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, when the symbol designating command indicates “out of”, the pattern F is determined at a rate of 30%, the pattern G is determined at a rate of 25%, and the pattern H is determined at a rate of 20%. Is determined, pattern I is determined at a rate of 15%, and pattern J is determined at a rate of 10%.

  With this setting, when the pattern J is determined as the initial value update pattern, it corresponds to the variable display (countdown notice effect target flag value set to “2” for the countdown notice effect). The display result of “variable display” is set so that the big hit expectation degree is “big hit”, and then the big hit expectation degree decreases in the order of pattern I, pattern H, pattern G, and pattern F. Is set to

  The pattern F as the initial value update pattern of the second counter is a pattern in which the numerical value displayed on the second counter is not added (not updated) even once the display of the second counter is started, and the pattern G Is a pattern in which the numerical value displayed on the second counter is added (updated) once by the second counter rotating once around the vertical axis, and the pattern H is the second counter around the horizontal axis Is a pattern in which the numerical value displayed on the second counter is added (updated) twice by rotating once, and pattern I is the second counter by rotating the second counter twice around the vertical axis. The numerical value displayed on is a pattern that is added (updated) twice, and the pattern J is rotated by rotating around the horizontal axis after the second counter rotates around the vertical axis. Numerical value displayed on the counter is plus twice a (which is updated) pattern.

  After execution of S298, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of S281d and S282 to S286 described above.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, only when the variation category stored in the buffer number “1” or “2” of the start command reception command buffer 194A is “super reach”, the countdown notice effect However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable category command stored in the buffer number “1” or “2” of the start winning reception command buffer 194A is not limited to this. Even in the case of “non-reach” or “other”, the execution of the countdown notice effect may be determined.

  Next, the countdown process (S72) in the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. In the countdown process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a countdown flag indicating that the subtraction update display of the first counter or the second counter is being executed is set (S300).

  When the countdown flag is not set, that is, before the subtraction update display of the first counter or the second counter is started or after the countdown has already ended, the process proceeds to S320 and the buffer number “0” is displayed. It is determined whether or not the countdown notice effect flag of “” is “0”, that is, whether or not the variable display being executed is the effect object of the countdown notice effect.

  When the countdown notice effect target flag of the buffer number “0” is “0”, that is, when the fluctuation display currently being executed is not determined as the execution target of the countdown notice effect, any counter is displayed. Therefore, the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the countdown notice effect target flag of the buffer number “0” is not “0”, that is, when it is “1” or “2”, the process proceeds to S321, and whether or not it is a predetermined timing to start the countdown. Determine whether. The predetermined timing for starting the countdown is described as control data corresponding to the process timer value corresponding to the start timing in the process data set for performing the variable display of the effect design being executed. Whether or not the production control CPU 120 has a predetermined timing to start the countdown depending on whether or not the start timing is described in the control data corresponding to the current process timer value in the process data being executed. You can determine whether or not.

  If it is not the predetermined timing to start the countdown, that is, if it is before or after the start, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the predetermined timing to start, the process proceeds to S322, where the countdown of the counter set as the update target is started, the countdown flag is set, and the process ends.

  As described above, after the countdown is started at the predetermined timing during the variable display and the countdown flag is set, it is determined as “Y” in the above-described determination of S300, and the process of S301 is executed.

  In the process of S301, the display time (remaining time) of the counter set to be updated is updated every 0.02 seconds, that is, in one timer interrupt, by the time elapsed from the previous timer interrupt. I do. Therefore, when a plurality of counters (first counter and second counter) are set as counters to be updated, each counter is simultaneously updated by subtraction for 0.02 seconds. As shown, each counter is updated (counted down) synchronously. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24B, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as compared with the case of asynchronous update in which individual counters are updated at individual timings, and control for performing these asynchronous updates. For example, it is not necessary to execute control for subtracting and updating individual counters by setting individual timer counts for each counter, and control for updating a plurality of counters can be simplified. .

  In this embodiment, the display of each counter is updated (counted down) every 0.02 seconds using a timer interrupt in order to simplify the control process for updating the counter. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the count may be updated at intervals shorter than 0.02 seconds using a clock signal input to the CPU 120 for effect control, and conversely The count may be updated at a time interval longer than 0.02 seconds by executing the counter update process only every time a predetermined number of timer interruptions occur.

  Next, proceeding to S302, it is determined whether or not the second counter has already been displayed, that is, whether or not the counter value of the second counter has also been updated in S301. If the second counter has already been displayed, there is no need to newly determine the display of the second counter, and the process is terminated.

  If the second counter is not already displayed, the display counter set in S312 when the updated value of the first counter is determined to display the second counter, as will be described later. It is determined whether or not the values match, that is, whether or not the display timing of the second counter has come.

  If the updated first counter value matches the display counter value, the process proceeds to S310 described later. On the other hand, if the updated first counter value does not match the display counter value, the display counter value further increases. Whether it is set, that is, it is determined to display the second counter, but it is determined whether it is before the display timing of the second counter (S304). If the display counter value is set, it is already determined to display the second counter, and it is not necessary to newly determine the display of the second counter, so the processing ends.

  When the display counter value is not set, that is, when it is not yet determined to display the second counter, the second counter is set to the change pattern of the super reach that is the current change pattern. It is determined whether or not the display period is within the displayable period.

  Specifically, these determinations are based on the second counter described in the control data corresponding to the process timer at that time in the process data of the super reach fluctuation pattern set at the start of the fluctuation display during execution. It can be determined by whether or not data indicating that it is within the displayable period is described. In this embodiment, the displayable period of these second counters includes a chance to increase after reaching the reach state that is the subject of advance notice of the second counter from the time when the update (countdown) of the first counter is started. A period up to a predetermined time (10 seconds in this embodiment) before the performance (see FIG. 22T) is set is an example, and the displayable period of these second counters. May be set as appropriate according to the period of the variation pattern being executed, the effect to be notified, and the like.

  If it is determined in S305 that the second counter is not within the displayable period, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is within the displayable period of the second counter, the process proceeds to S306, and whether or not there is an invalid start prize as an opportunity to display the second counter, an invalid start prize designation command reception flag is displayed. Whether or not is set is determined (S306).

  If the invalid start winning designation command reception flag is not set, the processing ends. On the other hand, when the invalid start winning designation command reception flag is set, after clearing the set invalid start winning designation command reception flag (S307), the display timing of the second counter is changed to the display result (" It is determined according to whether it is “big hit” or “off” (S308).

  Specifically, as the display timing of these second counters, in the present embodiment, the determination specifications differ depending on whether the first counter is being updated (countdown) or not being updated (countdown). It has become. When the first counter is not being updated (counted down), that is, when the count of the first counter is already “00:00”, the second counter display timing is the second regardless of the fluctuation display result. Only the first timing for immediately displaying the counter is determined.

  On the other hand, when the first counter is being updated (counted down), it is possible to determine not only the first timing for immediate display but also the second timing that is the timing when a specified time has elapsed after the invalid start winning is generated. It is said.

  Specifically, when the variation display result is “big hit”, the first timing is determined at a rate of 75%, and the second timing is determined at a rate of 25%. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the first timing is determined at a rate of 25%, and the second timing is determined at a rate of 75%. With such a setting, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the second counter is easily displayed at the first timing, and when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the second counter is It becomes easy to display at two timings, and the display result of the second counter is suggested by the display timing of the second counter.

  The determination ratios of the first timing and the second timing described above are examples, and these determination ratios may be other than the above. Specifically, when the variation display result is “big hit”, the first timing is determined at a rate of 35% and the second timing is determined at a rate of 65%, while the variation display result is “out of”. In such a case, the first counter is determined at a rate of 65% and the second timing is determined at a rate of 35%. May be easily displayed at the second timing.

  After determining the display timing of the second counter in S308, the process proceeds to S309 to determine whether or not the determined timing is the first timing.

  When the timing determined in S308 is the first timing, the process proceeds to S310, and the period (from that time to the time when the chance-up effect (see FIG. 22 (T)) that is the target of the second counter is started ( The remaining counter) is specified, and a second counter having the specified time as the count value is displayed. In this case, the display position of the first counter is prevented from moving by displaying the second counter at the left position of the displayed first counter. That is, when the second counter is additionally displayed in the countdown process, the first counter may be being updated (counted down), unlike the case where the second counter is additionally displayed for each of a plurality of changes in S298. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by moving the first counter during the update (countdown), but the present invention is not limited to this. The display position of the second counter may be added in the same manner as in the case where the second counter is additionally displayed for each change in S298.

  In step S311, a second counter to be newly displayed is added as an update target of the above-described processing of S301 in order to synchronize the update of the second counter to be newly displayed and the update of the first counter that has already been displayed. To do. These settings to be updated are cleared when the update is completed and the counter value becomes “00:00”.

  On the other hand, if the second timing is determined in S308, “y” is determined in S309, and the process proceeds to S312 to set the counter value of the first counter corresponding to the timing for displaying the second counter as the display counter value. . Specifically, a counter value corresponding to a half value of the counter value of the first counter at that time (when the half value becomes an odd value in the hundredths of seconds, A value obtained by adding 0.01 to the value of 1 / min) is set. In the present embodiment, as described above, the second timing is exemplified as the timing at which the period corresponding to the half of the counter value of the first counter has elapsed. The second timing is not limited to this, regardless of the counter value of the first counter, the counter value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.) after the invalid start winning is generated, Or you may make it set the counter value corresponding to the period to the predetermined timing predetermined for every fluctuation pattern determined at the time of a fluctuation | variation start.

  When the display counter value is set in S312 as described above, it is determined in S303 described above whether the counter value of the first counter becomes the set display counter value, and the counter value of the first counter is displayed. When the counter value is reached, that is, when the second timing for displaying the second counter is reached, the processing of S310 and S311 is executed, the counter value corresponding to that point is specified, and the specified counter A second counter of values is displayed.

  Next, the execution mode of the countdown notice effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and 19 (B), when a new start prize is generated during the variable display of the effect symbol having two reserved memory numbers, the reserved memory number in the reserved memory display area 5D. Are updated to three, and the effect symbol stops at a combination indicating “out”. Next, when the next variable display is started, the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined for the hold storage based on the start winning prize, and the initial value update pattern of the first counter is determined as the pattern E. Then, as shown in FIG. 19C, the display of the first counter is started at a value indicating “02.50” in the upper right portion of the effect display device 5.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20D to FIG. 20H, the value of the first counter is based on the fact that the initial value update pattern is determined as pattern E, and the first counter rotates around the vertical axis. As a result, “02.50” is updated to “05.00”, and then the first counter is updated from “05.00” to “07.50” by rotating around the horizontal axis. It should be noted that after the value of the first counter is updated to “07.50”, it stops at a combination in which the effect symbol indicates “out”.

  Next, when the next variable display is started, the execution of the additional display of the second counter is determined for the hold storage based on the start winning prize, and the initial value update pattern of the second counter is changed to the pattern J. It is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (I), when the next variable display is started, the display of the second counter is started at a value indicating “20.00” in the upper right part of the effect display device 5.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 21J to 21N, the value of the second counter is based on the fact that the initial value update pattern is determined as pattern J, and the second counter rotates around the vertical axis. As a result, “20.00” is updated to “25.00”, and then the second counter is updated from “25.00” to “30.00” by rotating around the horizontal axis. It should be noted that after the value of the second counter is updated to “30.00”, the combination is stopped with a combination in which the effect symbol indicates “out”.

  Next, the variable display based on the hold memory of the target of the countdown notice effect will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 22 (O), in the state where the first counter and the second counter are displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 in FIGS. Is started, subtraction update of the values of the first counter and the second counter is started. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (O), the first counter is updated by subtracting from “07.50” displayed before the start of the variable display based on the hold storage subject to the countdown notice effect. The second counter starts subtracting and updating from “30.00” displayed before the start of the variable display based on the pending storage of the countdown notice effect.

  Thus, by starting the subtraction update, the first counter and the second counter are updated (counted down) in synchronization with each other as shown in FIG. When the execution of the changing notice effect is determined at the start of the change display, 7.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change display (the value of the first counter is “00.00”, which is the specific image, When the value of the counter 2 is subtracted and updated to “22.50”), as shown in FIG. 22 (Q), for example, a changing notice effect (group notice effect) that the character crosses the effect display device 5 starts. Is done. In other words, the countdown of the first counter indicates to the player the start timing of the group notice effect. If the execution of the changing notice effect is not determined, the changing notice effect (group notice effect) is not started even if the value of the first counter is “00.00”. That is, even if the value of the first counter becomes “00.00” which is the specific image, the changing notice effect (group notice effect) may not be started, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the value of these first counters becomes “00.00”, the changing notice effect (group notice effect) may be started without fail.

  Further, when the fluctuating notice effect is ended and 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuating display (when the second counter is subtracted and updated to “15.00”), the “right” effect symbol display area 5R is displayed with “left The same effect symbol as in the effect symbol display area 5L is stopped, and the reach state is reached.

  After reaching the reach state, when 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display (when the value of the second counter is subtracted and updated to “10.00”), the effect symbol display is displayed at the upper left of the effect display device 5. It moves, and the super-reach effect where the teammate character and the enemy character battle is started on the effect display device 5. If execution of the chance-up effect is determined at the start of the variable display, 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display (the value of the second counter is subtracted and updated to “00.00”, which is a specific image). Then, as a chance-up effect, for example, the cut-in display of the teammate character in the super reach effect is started. After the end of the chance-up effect, as shown in FIG. 22 (U), the battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is continued as a super reach effect. That is, the countdown of the second counter indicates to the player the start timing of the chance up effect in the super reach effect. If execution of the chance-up effect is not determined, the chance-up effect is not started even if the value of the second counter is “00.00”. In other words, even if the value of the second counter becomes “00.00”, the chance-up effect may not be started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the second counter is “00.00”. ", The chance-up effect may be started.

  Finally, when 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display, the teammate character wins the enemy character as a battle result of the super reach effect, and stops with a combination in which the effect symbol indicates “hit”. If the fluctuation display result is “out”, after 40 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display, the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character as a battle result of the super reach production, and the production pattern is a combination indicating “out of”. Just stop.

  Next, the flow when the second counter is added due to the occurrence of the invalid start winning in the variable display targeted for the countdown notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a premise, as shown in FIG. 23A, the first counter is displayed because execution of the countdown notice effect is determined, but the second counter is not displayed.

  In this way, after the start of the variable display targeted for the countdown notice effect in which only the first counter is displayed and the start of the update (countdown) of the first counter, start winnings are continuously generated, When an invalid start winning is generated, either the first timing or the second timing is determined and the second counter is displayed.

  When the first timing (immediate display) is determined, as shown in FIG. 23 (B1), the second counter is displayed immediately after the invalid start winning is generated, and the first counter is newly displayed. Update (countdown) with the second counter is performed synchronously.

  On the other hand, when the second timing (delay display) is determined, as shown in FIG. 23 (B2), immediately after the invalid start winning is generated, the second counter is not displayed and only the first counter is displayed. Displayed continuously. A predetermined period after the invalid start winning is generated, specifically, a period until the counter value of the first counter reaches the counter value set as the display counter value (in the example of FIG. 23). 2.40 seconds), the second counter is displayed, and the first counter and the newly displayed second counter are updated (counted down) synchronously.

  When the count value of the first counter becomes “00.00”, as described above, when the execution of the changing notice effect is determined, the changing notice effect (group notice effect) is started. . Even if the count value of the first counter becomes “00.00”, the update (countdown) of the second counter is continued.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the update (countdown) of the first counter and the second counter is performed in synchronization, the update (countdown) of the first counter and the second counter is asynchronously performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and deteriorating the gaming interest.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 to 22, the first counter and the second counter are displayed before the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is started. When the updating of the counter and the second counter (countdown) is started at the same time, of course, the first counter and the second counter are updated synchronously, but the second counter is added by the invalid start winning. In this case, since the update (countdown) of the first counter has already been started, the update (countdown) of the second counter must be synchronized with the update (countdown) of the first counter at the timing of additional display. , The case where the update (countdown) is synchronized and the case where it is not synchronized are mixed, giving the player a sense of incongruity and lowering the gaming interest. Will be, but according to the present invention, updated (countdown), so will be synchronized in any case, the game excitement giving an uncomfortable feeling to the player can be prevented from lowered.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the display timing of the second counter comes to indicate whether or not a big hit is made in the variable display, attention is paid to the player at the timing when the second counter is displayed. Since it can be made, it can improve amusement interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the display condition of the second counter is to win a lottery when the invalid start winning or the first counter is displayed, and the countdown notice that is the display condition of the first counter Since it is different from the occurrence of the effective start winning in which the change pattern of the super reach that is subject to the advance notice is determined, it is possible to improve the game entertainment as compared with the case where these display conditions are the same.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the execution of the countdown notice effect is decided, the effect display device 5 sets the initial value “02.50” of the first counter to “05.00” or “07.50”. ”Is displayed and the interest of the countdown notice effect can be improved.

  The first counter changes the counter value of “02.50” once to display the value of “05.00”, the initial value update pattern of pattern B or pattern C, and the first counter to “02.50”. Since the initial value update pattern of the pattern G or the pattern H that changes twice from “50” and displays “07.50” can be executed, the player can be focused on the number of changes of the first counter. Can improve the interest of

  Further, in the embodiment, the first counter and the second counter are displayed before the change display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is performed, and the first counter and the second counter are displayed in the change display that is the target of the countdown notice effect. Since the counter value is subtracted and updated, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the execution of the countdown notice effect over a plurality of fluctuation displays.

  In addition, when the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is a big hit, the counter rotates around the horizontal axis as the initial value update pattern at a higher rate than when the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is out of sync. When the variation display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is a big hit while the pattern C is executed, the counter is used as the initial value update pattern at a lower rate than when the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is out of place. Since the pattern B rotating around the vertical axis is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the initial value update pattern to be executed is the pattern B or the pattern C, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is executed, and the super reach change pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed are exemplified as the change pattern. The invention is not limited to this, and after temporarily rendering the effect symbol, the effect display for changing the effect symbol again (pseudo continuous variation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of times A variation pattern for executing a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if variation display is being performed may be provided.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 25 as a modification, in the case of providing a super reach variation pattern that executes a “pseudo-run” variation display effect, a super-execution that previously executes the “pseudo-run” variation display effect as a countdown notice effect. By adding the value of the first counter that is displayed before the start of the change display of the reach change pattern every time the effect symbol temporarily stops, the player is focused on the temporary stop of the effect symbol. , You may improve the fun of the game. In this way, when the value of the first counter is added each time the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, for example, as shown in FIGS. 25B and 25C, the effect symbol is changed again after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped. On the basis of this, the value of the first counter is changed from “05:00” to “10:00”, and as shown in FIGS. 25D and 25E, the effect design is temporarily stopped. It is only necessary to improve the interest of the temporary stop and the re-change of the effect symbol by changing the value of the first counter from “10:00” to “15:00” based on the re-change. Further, when the value of the first counter is added every time the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in this way, the temporary stop symbol (indicating that subtraction update of the value of the first counter is started at the time of the temporary stop of the last effect symbol ( In FIG. 25 (J), the “medium” effect symbol display area 5C is stopped temporarily, and the counter value is subtracted and updated from the temporary stop of the dedicated symbol or the start of re-variation. May be started.

  In addition, in this modification, although the form which always adds the value of a 1st counter every time an effect design stops temporarily, this invention is not limited to this, and an effect design stops temporarily. However, a case where the value of the first counter is not added may be provided.

  Moreover, in this modification, although the form which adds the value of a 1st counter whenever a production | presentation symbol stops temporarily is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A production | presentation symbol stops temporarily. The second counter may be additionally displayed. In addition, when providing both the case where the value of the first counter is added and the case where the second counter is additionally displayed due to the temporary stop of the effect symbol in this way, the value of the first counter is added as the temporary stop symbol. By providing the temporary stop symbol indicating that the second counter is to be additionally displayed and the temporary stop symbol indicating that the second counter is additionally displayed, an additional value of the first counter is generated depending on which temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped. Alternatively, the player may be able to determine whether the second counter is additionally displayed.

  Furthermore, when the second counter is additionally displayed in this modification, the value of the second counter may be added each time the effect symbol is temporarily stopped. Thus, when providing both the case where the value of the 1st counter is added and the case where the second counter is additionally displayed by temporarily stopping the effect symbol, the value of the first counter is added as the temporary stop symbol. By providing a temporary stop symbol indicating the effect and a temporary stop symbol indicating that the value of the second counter is added, an increase in the value of the first counter occurs depending on which temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped The player may be able to determine whether or not the second counter is added.

  Further, in this modification, the counter value is subtracted and updated based on the fact that the temporary stop symbol indicating that the subtraction update of the value of the first counter starts during the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is temporarily stopped. The form to start is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the subtraction update of the value of the first counter is started as a stop symbol in the variable display immediately before the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect. It is also possible to stop the stop symbol indicating that the counter value is to be stopped, and to start subtraction update of the counter value in the variation display that is the target of the countdown notice effect that is the next variation display.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined, the first counter and the second counter are displayed at different timings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first counter and the second counter may be displayed at the same timing.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the mode of adding the value of the counter displayed during the variation display prior to the variation display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is illustrated, but in addition to or instead of this, You may make it add the value of the counter displayed during the variable display which is the object of countdown notice effect.

  In particular, in addition to the form of adding the value of the counter displayed during the variable display prior to the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect, the counter displayed during the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect If it is feasible to add a value to the counter, the counter value displayed during the change display prior to the change display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is added and the change that is the target of the countdown notice effect. The big hit expectation degree in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect may be different from the form in which the value of the counter displayed during the display is added.

  Furthermore, the form of adding the counter value displayed during the fluctuation display prior to the fluctuation display that is the target of the countdown notice effect and the counter value displayed during the fluctuation display that is the target of the countdown notice effect When the jackpot expectation level in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is different from the added form, the first hold storage display area 5D and the first hold storage display area 5D and the period until the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect ends. By temporarily disabling the reserved memory display in the second reserved memory display area 5U, the variable display in which the counter value being displayed is added is more variable than the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect. The player determines whether the previous variation display is being performed or the variation display subject to the countdown notice effect. It may be odd. In addition, the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is temporarily not executed over the period until the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect ends in this way. Accordingly, a space for displaying the first counter and the second counter in the effect display device 5 may be secured.

  In the embodiment, when the counter is displayed in the countdown notice effect, “02:50” is always displayed first as the value of the first counter, and “02:50” is displayed based on the initial value update pattern. Although the mode of changing the display in the order of “05:00” and “07:50” has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first counter value “05:00” or “ The display may be different from “02:50”, such as “07:50”, and the display of “05:00” or “07:50” may be changed. May be changed from “02:50” to “07:50” without going through “05:00”. As described above, when a plurality of different values are displayed as the initial values of the first counter and the second counter, the rate at which the addition of the counter value is executed differs depending on the value of the initial value. For example, when the initial value is small, the rate at which addition is performed is high, and when the initial value is large, the rate at which addition is performed may be low.

  In the embodiment, when the counter is displayed in the countdown notice effect, “20:00” is always displayed first as the value of the second counter, and “20:00” is displayed based on the initial value update pattern. Although the form in which the display is changed in the order of “25:00” and “30:00” has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first counter value “25:00” or “ A display different from “20:00” such as “30:00” may be displayed, and the display of “25:00” or “30:00” may be changed, or the display of the second counter may be “20”. 3:00 ”may be changed to“ 30:00 ”without going through“ 25:00 ”.

  In the embodiment, when the first counter is displayed in the countdown notice effect, “02:50” is first displayed as the value of the first counter, and the “02:50” is displayed based on the initial value update pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but has been exemplified in which the display of “05:00” is changed in one step and “05:00” and “07:50” are changed in two steps. The change in displaying the first counter may be only one step or three or more steps.

  In the embodiment, when the first counter is displayed in the countdown notice effect, “20:00” is first displayed as the value of the second counter, and the “20:00” is displayed based on the initial value update pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the change in displaying the second counter may be only one step or three or more steps.

  In the embodiment, when the display of the first counter is changed twice (when the pattern D or the pattern E is determined as the initial value update pattern), the value of the first counter is set to “02:50”, “ Although an example in which the value of the first counter is changed so as to increase in the order of “05:00” and “07:50” is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “07:50” ”,“ 05:00 ”,“ 02:50 ”may be changed so that the value of the first counter decreases, or“ 02:50 ”,“ 07:50 ”,“ 05:00 ” It may be changed in random order like

  In the embodiment, when the display of the second counter is changed twice (when the pattern I or the pattern J is determined as the initial value update pattern), the value of the second counter is set to “20:00”, “ Although an example in which the value of the second counter is changed so as to increase in the order of “25:00” and “30:00” is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “30:00” ”,“ 25:00 ”,“ 20:00 ”may be changed so that the value of the second counter decreases, or“ 20:00 ”,“ 30:00 ”,“ 25:00 ”. It may be changed in random order like

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a counter is displayed in the countdown notice effect, the expectation of jackpot in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect differs depending on the display mode and the number of changes when the value of the counter is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode and the number of changes when changing the value of the counter are the expectation of jackpot in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect. It may be decided not to be involved, or the expected value of the jackpot in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect differs depending on the value finally displayed on the counter, while the counter value is changed. The mode and the number of changes may be determinable regardless of the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  Moreover, in the said Example, a 1st counter and a 2nd counter are displayed before the variable display which is the object of countdown notice effect is started, and the variable display which is the object of countdown notice effect is started. Although the form which subtracts and updates the value currently displayed on the 1st counter and the 2nd counter was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The 1st counter and the 2nd counter are objects of countdown notice effect. It may be displayed after the variable display is started. In this case, the value displayed on the first counter or the second counter may be changed during the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect, and the changed value may be subtracted and updated.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which subtracts and updates the value currently displayed on the 1st counter or the 2nd counter from the start timing of the variable display which is the object of countdown notice effect, this invention does this. The timing for starting subtraction update of the values displayed on the first counter and the second counter is not limited, and may be started at any timing as long as the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is being displayed. good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the subtraction update of the value currently displayed on the 1st counter and the subtraction update of the value currently displayed on the 2nd counter are illustrated simultaneously, this invention has illustrated this. The present invention is not limited, and the subtraction update of the value displayed on the first counter and the subtraction update of the value displayed on the second counter may be started at different timings. However, the subtraction update (countdown) of the first counter and the second counter may be synchronized.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which makes the rotation direction and the frequency | count of rotation of a 1st counter and a 2nd counter differ according to the jackpot expectation degree in the variable display which is the object of countdown notice effect was shown, this invention is this. The size, color, shape, and the like of the first counter and the second counter may be made different depending on the expectation degree of jackpot in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the variable display in which the first counter and the second counter are subtracted and updated as the countdown notice effect, the first counter determines whether or not the change notice effect is executed and whether or not the chance up effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first and second counter subtraction updates are performed in a variable display that performs subtraction update. It may be determined whether to execute the changing notice effect and the chance up effect at a different rate from the changing display in which the counter or the second counter is not subtracted and updated. In particular, in the variable display in which the first counter and the second counter are subtracted and updated, the changing notice execution and the chance up notice effect are performed at a higher rate than the variable display in which the first counter and the second counter are not updated. You may make it raise the interest of a game by deciding execution.

  In the embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed, only the first counter is displayed until the start of the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect, and the first counter and the second counter Although an example in which both cases are displayed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a countdown notice effect is executed, a variable display that is a target of the countdown notice effect is started. A case where only one second counter is displayed or a case where three or more counters are displayed may be provided.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which it is determined whether or not to execute the countdown notice effect for the on-hold storage stored in the buffer number “1” or the buffer number “2” of the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the countdown notice effect is provided for the reserved memory stored in any of the buffer numbers “3” to “8” of the start command reception command buffer 194A. It may be determined whether or not to execute.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined for the reserved memory stored in the buffer number “2” of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the start of the variation display, first, the variation display is performed. The initial value update pattern of the first counter is determined and the second counter is additionally displayed at the start of the next variable display and the initial value update pattern of the second counter is determined. When the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined for the reserved storage stored in the buffer number “2” of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the start of the variation display, Whether the initial value update pattern of the second counter in the display is determined and the first counter is additionally displayed at the start of the next variable display The initial value update pattern of the first counter may be determined, the display of the first counter and the second counter in the variation display is determined, the initial value update pattern of the first counter and the initial value of the second counter An update pattern may be determined.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined for the reserved storage stored in the buffer number “1” of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the start of the variation display, the second display in the variation display is performed. The initial value update pattern of one counter is determined, and the second counter is not additionally displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start winning reception command buffer 194A is not limited to this. When the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined for the on-hold storage stored in the buffer number “1”, the initial value update pattern of the second counter in the variable display is determined, while the first counter is additionally displayed. The display of the first counter and the second counter in the variation display may be omitted. Constant and may determine the initial value updating pattern and the initial value updating pattern of the second counter of the first counter.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the countdown notice effect only for the reserved memory in which the variation category is determined to be “super reach”, but the present invention is not limited to this, Whether or not the countdown notice effect is to be executed may be determined for the on-hold storage in which the variation category is determined as “non-reach” or “other”.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the counter which subtracts and updates in the variable display which is the object of the countdown notice effect was illustrated two forms, the 1st counter and the 2nd counter, the form which can be displayed on the effect display apparatus 5 was illustrated, The present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 5 may display three or more counters.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which can display on the effect display apparatus 5 the counter which carries out subtraction update in the variable display which is the object of countdown notice effect was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Effect display A sub-effect display device different from the device 5 may be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a counter may be displayed on the sub-effect display device.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the value displayed on the counter is subtracted and updated in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the countdown notice effect is displayed. In the target variable display, the value displayed on the counter may be added and updated.

  In the above embodiment, the first counter and the second counter are displayed as the initial images that are updated as time passes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time passes. In addition to the initial image that is updated in response to the indication, such as a counter or a display that clearly indicates the reach timing or the timing at which the production symbol stops with a combination that shows a big hit, such as a meter or gauge Depending on the size and the length color, the reach timing or the timing at which the effect design stops with a combination indicating a big hit may be suggested.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display device 5 was provided in the pachinko game machine 1 and the form which performs the variable display of an effect symbol in this effect display device 5 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. The effect display device 5 may be configured not to execute the variation display of the effect symbols. When the effect display device 5 does not execute the change display of the effect symbol in this way, the first counter suggests the start timing of one of the changing notice effect and the chance-up effect, and the second counter The counter may indicate the start timing of the other effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, the value of the first counter or the second counter is added in the variation display until the variation display that is the subject of the countdown notice effect is executed, and the variation display that is the subject of the countdown notice effect is added. The mode of subtracting and updating the values of the first counter and the second counter according to the passage of time has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect A case may be provided in which the values of the first counter and the second counter that are subtracted and updated as time passes are added.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first counter and the second counter are displayed in advance in the variable display until the variable display that is the target of the countdown notification effect is executed, and the values of the first counter and the second counter are counted down. Although an example in which subtraction update is performed during the execution of the variable display that is the target of the production is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first counter and the second counter are displayed during the execution of the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice production. The display of the two counters may be started, and the values of the first counter and the second counter may be subtracted and updated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the initial value is added to the first counter value and the second counter value individually (initial value update). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the initial value may be added simultaneously with the value of the first counter and the value of the second counter. In addition, when providing the case where the initial value is added simultaneously with the value of the first counter and the value of the second counter in this way, when adding only the initial value of the first counter value, the value of the second counter When only the initial value is added, when the initial value is added simultaneously with the value of the first counter and the value of the second counter, the big hit expectation degree in the variable display that is the target of the countdown notice effect is made different. good.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the effect display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of counters are displayed on the effect display device 5 with one reserved memory as the target of the countdown notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each different hold You may make it memorize | store the object of countdown notice effect and display the counter corresponding to each countdown notice effect on the effect display apparatus 5. FIG.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the initial value update pattern was determined at the time of the start of fluctuation | variation display, the form which starts the display of a 1st counter and a 2nd counter in the effect display apparatus 5 from the time of the start of this fluctuation | variation display was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the initial value update pattern is determined at the start of the variable display, the first counter is displayed on the effect display device 5 during the variable display or at the end of the variable display. Alternatively, the display of the second counter may be started. In particular, when the display of the first counter or the second counter is started from the end of the variable display, the first counter or the second counter as a stop symbol is displayed in at least one effect symbol display area of each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The special symbol indicating that the display of the two counters is started is stopped, and the display of the first counter and the second counter is started on the effect display device 5 based on the stop of the special symbols. good.

  Further, in the embodiment, the start timing of the changing notice effect in the variable display subject to the countdown notice effect and the “left” effect symbol display of the effect display device 5 depending on the values displayed on the first counter and the second counter. The timing at which the effect symbol stops in the area 5L, the timing at which the effect symbol stops and reaches the reach in the “right” effect symbol display area 5L of the effect display device 5, the timing at which it develops into the super reach effect, and the timing at which the chance-up effect starts. , The form that suggests the timing to stop with the combination that the production symbol indicates “big hit” or “out of” is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is displayed on the first counter or the second counter Depending on the value, only the timing of any one of the target changes in the countdown notice effect is suggested. It may be so that.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the counter value of the counter set as the update target is subtracted and updated every 0.02 by one timer interrupt, so that the first counter and the second counter are set as these update targets. Thus, the update (countdown) of the first counter and the second counter is synchronized, but the present invention is not limited to this, the first counter timer corresponding to the counter value of the first counter, A second counter timer corresponding to the counter value of the second counter is provided separately, and the update timing of the timer that is operating earlier is synchronized so that the update of the count value by each timer is synchronized. At the same time, it is only necessary to start counting of a timer to be newly operated.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the count values of the first counter and the second counter reach “00:00”, the changing notice effect (group notice effect) and the chance-up effect, which are specific effects, are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the count values of the first counter and the second counter become “00:00”, not at the same time as “00:00”. The specific effect may be executed at a timing when a little time has passed since then.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the condition that the second counter is additionally displayed during the update (countdown) of the first counter is the occurrence of the invalid start winning, so that even if the reserved memory number reaches the upper limit, Although the embodiment is designed to encourage the continuation of firing, the present invention is not limited to this, and the condition for additionally displaying these second counters is determined based on the occurrence of an invalid start prize. Conditions other than the above, for example, a valid start prize that is not invalid, or, like the display condition of the first counter, a condition that a new valid start prize that becomes a variation pattern of the super reach that is the target of the countdown notice effect is generated Or, it is possible to determine the additional display of the second counter by lottery or the like at a predetermined timing such as the start of fluctuation, regardless of the starting prize. There.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display of the first counter is determined when the first display condition of the first counter (the effective start prize to be notified is generated) is satisfied, and then the first display condition is A mode in which the display of the second counter is determined when a different second display condition (winning the lottery or invalid start winning has occurred) is established, that is, the display of the first counter is determined. Although the timing is different from the timing for determining the display of the second counter, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first display condition and the second display condition are different. However, after each condition is satisfied, the display of the first counter and the display of the second counter may be determined simultaneously. Further, even if the first display condition and the second display condition are the same, the display of the first counter and the display of the second counter may be determined simultaneously.

  In addition, as described above, the display condition of the second counter is displayed when a new effective start winning that becomes a variation pattern of the super reach that is the target of the countdown notice effect is generated. The timing at which the countdown of the second counter is completed or started may be during the variable display based on the new effective start winning, not during the variable display where the second counter is displayed. That is, the second counter may notify the start timing of the effect executed in the variable display different from the variable display in which the specific effect that the first counter is informing is executed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the change notice effect (group notice effect) and a chance up effect are illustrated as a specific effect performed when the count value of a 1st counter and a 2nd counter becomes "00:00". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is an effect other than these, and it is a notification of the start timing of the effect related to the big hit, or what kind of design stops A symbol stop timing (first stop, second stop) or the like that knows whether it is likely to change or not can be predicted.

  In the above embodiment, the second counter is displayed when there is an invalid start winning after the start (countdown) of the first counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the display of the first counter, the second counter may be displayed even when there is an invalid start winning before the start of the update (countdown) of the first counter.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first counter and the second counter are illustrated with the same counter value displayed first. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first counter value and the second counter are not limited to this. As the counter value to be displayed, a value corresponding to a variation pattern or the like to be executed in the variation display to be notified may be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first counter image that is the first initial image and the second counter image that is the second initial image are illustrated as images having different counter values. The invention is not limited to this, and as the first counter image, which is the first initial image, and the second counter image, which is the second initial image, the same initial value image is displayed, and the countdown is performed. The start timing may be different between the first counter (first initial image) and the second counter (second initial image). As in the case of displaying the same initial value image on the first counter (first initial image) and the second counter (second initial image), whichever is the first counter (first initial image) and the second counter (second initial image). If it is difficult to determine whether the counter is two counters (second initial image), for example, the display colors of the first counter (first initial image) and the second counter (second initial image) are different. Or the display style is different between the first counter (first initial image) and the second counter (second initial image), such as changing the typeface or number type. Thus, it may be possible to easily determine which is the first counter (first initial image) and the second counter (second initial image).

  In the above embodiment, the first counter and the second counter both display the same “00:00” as the specific image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first counter displays “00:00”, and the first counter displays an image such as “START” or “?” Instead of “00:00” or together with “00:00”. In other words, different specific images may be displayed by the first counter and the second counter.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which displays the image of a timer counter as a 1st initial image and a 2nd initial image was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The 1st initial image and the 1st image (2) As an initial image, a clock or hourglass display, a bar graph display, a gauge display, or the like showing the progress of the period may be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which reduces the displayed count value gradually is illustrated as a mode of the sequential update in an update effect, this invention is not limited to this, A 1st initial image and As the second initial image, for example, the count upper limit value may be displayed together with the count initial value such as “0”, and the count value may be gradually increased toward the count upper limit value. The color of the initial image may be white → blue → The initial image may be changed in the order of green → red or the size of the initial image may be changed from small → medium → large → maximum, that is, the display mode of the initial image may be sequentially changed. That is, “sequential update” in the present invention includes changing the initial image with the passage of time, such as gradually decreasing or gradually increasing the count value or the like with the passage of time. “Synchronize” includes making the timing of updating and displaying the image after the change the same. As described above, when the count value is gradually increased toward the count upper limit value, “MAX”, “achievement”, “success”, or the like may be displayed as the specific image.

  In the embodiment, the initial value of the first counter is, for example, “02:50” → “05:00”, and the initial value of the second counter is, for example, “20:00” → “25:00”. As described above, the process table selected in S281d is an effect in which the first counter or the second counter is rotated at the same time by rotating the first counter or the second counter at the same time to the value obtained by adding 2.5 seconds or 5.0 seconds as the predetermined value. In the embodiment, the processing based on the effect symbol variation processing is executed to perform the processing at a predetermined timing during the variation display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first counter and the second counter are not limited thereto. Similarly to the countdown, the change from “02:50” to “05:00” may be gradually increased within a predetermined period.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the display timing of the second counter, when the count of the first counter is already “00:00”, only the first timing is determined regardless of the fluctuation display result. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the count of the first counter is already “00:00”, the count of the first counter is already “00:00”. Similarly to the case where the first timing and the second timing are not, the first timing and the second timing may be determined at different ratios according to the variation display result.

  In the above-described embodiment, the timing for displaying the second counter is exemplified as either the first timing or the second timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second counter is displayed. The timing to be displayed may be displayed at three or more different timings.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the group counter is executed during the variable display as an effect that starts when the first counter reaches “00:00” as the specific image, and the second counter is the specific image. As an effect that starts when “00:00” is reached, a mode of performing a chance-up effect during variable display has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first counter or the first 2 When the counter reaches “00:00” which is a specific image, an effect in which the first stop symbol is derived and displayed, an effect in which the display result of the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, or a specific effect The presentation is executed by setting the first counter or the second counter to “00:00” which is the specific image at any timing during the variable display that is not the start time of Casting, it may be indicated by the first counter or the second counter countdown that these first counter or the second counter continues variation displayed until "00:00".

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 8L, 8R Speaker 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
194A Received command buffer at start prize

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An update effect execution means capable of executing an update effect for displaying an initial image and displaying the specific image after sequentially updating the initial image;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect when the specific image is displayed;
With
The update effect is
A first update effect for displaying the first specific image after sequentially updating the first initial image;
A second update effect for displaying the second specific image after sequentially updating the second initial image;
Including
The update effect executing means includes
When the first update effect and the second update effect are executed at the same time, the update is performed in synchronization.