JP2019062948A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which game amusement is increased.SOLUTION: A predetermined performance can be executed, and a special advance notice performance is executed when a predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result in a predetermined performance. Each predetermined performance is a performance which executes a performance over a predetermined performance time after reaching a prescribed timing and displays a predetermined image to start counting of time when execution of the performance is completed. The special advance notice performance is a performance of starting execution at the same timing when each predetermined performance is executed. A first performance in a first predetermined performance is a performance shorter for a predetermined time than the second performance in a second predetermined performance. A predetermined image is an image to start counting of time from a time longer for a predetermined time when displayed in the first predetermined performance than when displayed in the second predetermined performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a jackpot game advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result in a symbol variation game. Further, in the symbol variation game, a notice effect indicating an expectation degree that a big hit game is provided is executed.

  Among such pachinko gaming machines, as in Patent Document 1, for example, a special effect is displayed that displays a special image related to counting of time, such as counting down the time until the advance effect is performed. It is disclosed, and it is possible to pay attention to the time until the advance presentation is performed by the special presentation being performed.

JP, 2013-140, A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desirable to improve the interest for the game by enhancing the special effects.
The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  The gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises effect executing means for executing effects, and the effect executing means can execute predetermined effects for displaying predetermined images related to counting of time, and the predetermined images are obtained in the predetermined effects. A special advance notice effect is executed when displayed as a special counting result, and there are a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect in the predetermined effect, and the first predetermined effect is the specified timing after the specified timing. The first effect is executed over one effect time, and when the execution of the first effect is finished, a predetermined image is displayed to start counting the time, and the second predetermined effect is a specified timing. The second effect is executed over the second effect time, and a predetermined image is displayed to start counting time when the execution of the second effect is finished. The first effect time is the effect of Comparison with second production time The special advance notice effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing both in the case where the first predetermined effect is performed and in the case where the second predetermined effect is performed. The predetermined image is an image that starts counting time from a time longer by the predetermined time than when displayed in the second predetermined effect when displayed in the first predetermined effect. As the abstract.

  With regard to the gaming machine, the contents of the special advance notice effect may be common to the case where the first predetermined effect is performed and the case where the second predetermined effect is performed.

With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the predetermined effect has a third predetermined effect, and the special notice effect has a first special notice effect and an advantageous expectation that an advantageous state is given more than the first special notice effect. There is a low second special notice effect, and the effect executing means executes the first special notice effect when the predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result in the first predetermined effect, and in the second predetermined effect The first special advance notice effect is executed when the predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result, and the second special notice effect is executed when the predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result in the third predetermined effect, When the predetermined image is displayed in the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect, the predetermined image is an image that starts counting time from a longer time than when displayed in the third predetermined effect. It may be.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a change pattern. The figure which shows time until super reach production is performed. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect of various presentation. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect of various presentation. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect of various presentation. The figure which shows pre-reading command setting processing. The figure which shows a 1st timer presentation determination process. The figure which shows a 2nd timer presentation determination process. The figure which shows the presentation pattern of timer presentation. The figure which shows the kind of introduction production. The figure which shows timer production control processing. The figure which shows the execution aspect of (a)-(k) timer presentation. (A)-(i) The figure which shows the execution aspect of timer presentation. The figure which shows a change pattern. The figure which shows a timer production determination process.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in the present specification indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20 and the like.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming ball (gaming medium) is fired toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 at a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the gaming ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decoration lamp 17 incorporates a light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to be capable of emitting, blinking and extinguishing. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as an emission effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position where it can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of presentation.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the gaming board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various types of information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and the first special symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display portion 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, "the second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "the second special game".

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is It may be indicated as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (big hit lottery described later).

  In the present specification, "variation display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the term "decided stop display" means that a symbol is displayed on a fixed basis and stopped, and the type of symbol being displayed does not change. In the present specification, "definite stop display" and "derivative" have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b each have a big hit symbol as a big hit display result (specific display result) and an off symbol as an off display result . In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, it is possible for the player to recognize that the game is lost if the game has a derived symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game that has won the big hit lottery. Although the details will be described later, since the big hit game is a game in which a large number of winning balls can be obtained, it is an advantageous game (state) for the player.

  In the present embodiment, after the special symbol is displayed on the fixed stop display and the special game is ended, the time until the start of the next special game or the start of the big hit game is permitted is a fluctuation interval time (in the present embodiment, 0.5 s) is specified. That is, the fluctuation interval time is the time from the end of the current special game to the start of the next special game or the start of the big hit game.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. 1st special hold display unit 2
In 2c, since the holding condition is established but the execution condition is not yet established, information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game whose execution is being held is displayed. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is indicated as “first special pending number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is indicated as “second special pending number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special holding number and the second special holding number are “4”, respectively.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived from the ordinary symbol display portion 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an offset symbol. When a hit symbol is derived in the normal game, it can be recognized by the player that a hit will be made. In the case of the normal game, it is possible for the player to recognize that the game is normally lost when the normally falling symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the normal symbols is won, the normal hitting symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal hitting game is awarded after the end of the normal game. Although details will be described later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it becomes easy to establish the hold condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22 f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game area 21 is formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into substantially circular shapes by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 to which various decorations have been applied substantially at the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center character.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 27 as effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27 r through the opening 26 a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (pattern) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  In the present embodiment, among the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27, there is a effect symbol variation game in which a combination of effect symbols is finally derived while displaying the effect symbols variably displayed in a plurality of lines. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) to which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third row symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit design combination by the production design is the design combination where the production design of all lines becomes identical like “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, in the effect game, a combination of out-of-patterns due to the in-process symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combination of the detachment by the production symbol is a symbol combination such as “787” or “556” in which at least a part of the production symbol in the row is different from the production symbol in the other row. Note that, in the effect game, the effect pattern may be temporarily displayed before the finalized display. In the present specification, “temporary display” is a temporary stop state before the effect pattern is displayed as a fixed stop, and for example, the effect pattern is in a state of fluctuating fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In Reach, the same effect pattern is temporarily displayed on a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment) It is in the state where the production design of) is being fluctuated and displayed. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects different in the motion of the character and the effect pattern to be appeared.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start opening 28 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting opening 28 is always open to allow the game ball to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which the gaming ball having entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied. As described above, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detection means detects the ball entry of the gaming ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball entered into the first start port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start opening 29 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects the game ball entered in the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which the game ball entering the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied. As described above, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means detects the entry of the gaming ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball entering the second start opening 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowance state is a state in which the game ball can be made to enter the second starting opening 29 or is easy to enter. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball can not enter the second starting opening 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 for operating the variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the normal state in the normal hit game. Thus, the normal variable member 30 as the opening and closing means operates so that the second start port 29 can be in the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opened in the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 that detects the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the special winning sensor SE3 detects the game ball, the payout condition of the winning ball is satisfied. As described above, the special winning sensor SE3 as a special detection unit detects the entry of the gaming ball into the large winning opening 31 (the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowance state is a state in which the game ball can be made to enter the big winning opening 31 or is easy to enter. The restricted state is a state where the game ball can not enter the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the permitted state in the big hit game. Thus, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates such that the special winning opening 31 as the special ball entry port can be in the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which game balls can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 opened in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize sensor SE5 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the general prize hole 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the winning ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as a winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. The "winning" is that the gaming ball enters the winning opening. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail, a windmill or the like for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, since the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased compared to the low probability state, the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 29 is increased, and entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 29 becomes easy, so the gaming state advantageous to the player (ball entering It becomes an easy state and a ball entry rate improvement state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the variable member 30 normally in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one open of the variable member 30 in normal hit game At least one control may be performed out of the control for making the time longer than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the variable member 30 can normally be operated in the allowed state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the variable member 30 is not normally operated in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which the gaming ball is less likely to enter the second starting opening 29 than the high base state, or the gaming ball is not entering the second starting opening 29.

  Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time shortening condition" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuating time reduction state" for the special symbol.

  In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". In addition, the gaming state in the low probability state and the high base state is referred to as "low probability high base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and high base state is referred to as "high probability high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of big hit symbols as a big hit symbol of a special symbol. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plural types of jackpot symbols. A plurality of types of big hit games (types of big hit) are determined respectively for types of big hit games.

  In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  In one round game, the first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number ("10" in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the large winning opening 31 or the second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses It is terminated when the condition is met. That is, in the end condition that each of a plurality of round games is ended, the first winning condition where the number of ball entry of the gaming ball entering the large winning opening 31 is the upper limit number and the major winning opening 31 was entered. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of ball entry into the game ball becoming the upper limit number. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, takes an open state triggered by the start of the round game and a closed state triggered by the end of the round game. In round games, round effects are performed. And, in the big hit game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect of notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending time.

Next, a specific big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as a game result of the first special game, 65 types of big hit symbols are the symbol ZA and 35 types of big hit symbols are the symbol ZB Are classified into In addition, of the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as a game result of the second special game, 65 types of big hit symbols are symbol Za and 35 types of big hit symbols are symbol Zb, respectively. It is classified. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Also, as a type of jackpot game awarded based on the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

  As a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, eight times less than 16 times are defined as the upper limit number of round games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are respectively determined as the big hit games of all types.

  As the gaming state to be awarded after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given while the next big hit game is being given. On the other hand, as a gaming state to be awarded after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is granted, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) special game The high base status is given during a period when the game is ended, or while a big hit game is given before the upper limit number of special games are ended.

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit probability, 205/65536 (about 1/320) is determined in the low probability state, and 451/65536 (about 1/145) is determined in the high probability state. As the ordinary hit probability, 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state are respectively defined. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game is determined to be 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms (700 ms in the first opening and 1200 ms in the second opening) in the high base state. There is. As a prize ball number, "4" is detected when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is determined, and when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, "5" is determined.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub control board 41 performs processing for causing display effect by the effect display device 27, light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, and sound effect by the speaker 18.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40 b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time of the game until the special game is ended after the special game is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the effect game which is performed during the period in which the special game is ended after the special game is started. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game to be performed during the final game after the special game is started.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern, as the contents of the effect game, the contents of the effect of causing the jackpot symbol combination to be finally derived through reach effect are defined. In the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for causing the symbol combination of the off-position to be finally derived is determined without passing through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 40 c is configured to be capable of storing various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to display effects in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data relating to a light emission effect in the decoration lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41 b stores voice effect data on the sound effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41 c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the sub control board 41 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

The sub control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. Sub control CPU 41a,
The decorative lamp 17 is connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). Determine If the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special holding number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) which can specify the updated first special hold number. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number according to a predetermined method.

  When the game ball does not enter the first starting opening 28, the first special holding number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. If the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). Determine If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds "1" to the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the second special holding number. Thereby, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, it is possible to suspend the execution until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol start processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is established. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if it is not in the big hit game and not in the special game, while it makes a negative decision if it is in the big hit game or in the special game. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special holding number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this manner, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40 a subtracts “1” from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40 c to update it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c when the random number information stored first is read out.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a which performs a big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 corresponds to a big hit lottery means. The determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won is made, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. The determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined big hit symbol. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, as the game start command, a first game start command instructing start of the effect game based on the change pattern of the first special game and start of the effect game based on the change pattern of the second special game are There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can be specified based on which variation pattern of the special game.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won for the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the symbol of the departure derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined out-of-out symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of subtraction of the second special reserve number, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) or determination of the outlying symbol, based on the big hit lottery (big hit determination) The determination of the fluctuation pattern and the setting of the symbol command and the game start command are performed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is ended, the main control CPU 40a executes the special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs the fluctuation stop of the effect pattern, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the game Set the end command to the output buffer.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can perform control relating to the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery of the first special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 28, and according to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29. A big hit lottery of the second special game can be made.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to grant a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit process.

When the big game special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are finished.

  The main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game every time the round game is started. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) which can specify the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 40a capable of providing the big hit game to the advantageous state advantageous to the player corresponds to the advantageous state providing means.

Next, the gaming state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state Set in the status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, a value that can be specified to control to the high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40 c. Set in the main base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state while the next big hit game is started.

  When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, when ending the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state. Set in the status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a value that can be specified to control to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40 c when the big hit game is ended. Set in the main base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state having the upper limit number of times, the remaining number of times of the special game giving the high base state the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment). Are stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state as the main base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number becomes “0”. Set to That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state as a main probability state flag when starting a big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state as the main probability state flag, the output buffer can output information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a high probability state as a main probability state flag, information capable of specifying a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) Set) in the output buffer.

When main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state in the main base state flag, the output buffer is information capable of specifying the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command). Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the high base state in the main base state flag, information capable of specifying the high base state (hereinafter referred to as high base state command) Set) in the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is the detached symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the detachment due to the rendering symbol.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a holds the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the symbol combination (for example, "787") including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that an outlier fluctuation pattern with reach effect is determined as an execution condition of reach effect. Note that, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery, and that the reach lottery has been won.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, after starting the effect game, temporarily stops the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol when the predetermined timing comes, and also causes the input of the game end command to trigger the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol. To derive Note that the sub control CPU 41a may count a fluctuation time that can be identified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination triggered by the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a receives the opening command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, the sub control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as a big hit effect during the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the gaming state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
Upon input of the low probability state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the high probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high probability state to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low probability state or the high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  Upon input of the low base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub control CPU 41a receives the high base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the variation patterns HP15, HP16, and HP54 are defined as the big hit variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP13, HP14, and HP53 are defined as outlier reach fluctuation patterns (shown as "outside R" in the drawing), and the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 are respectively defined as outlier fluctuation patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 to HP16 are examples of variation patterns selectable in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP51 to HP54 are examples of variation patterns selectable in the high base state.

  The variation pattern HP12 selectable in the low base state is a variation pattern for shortening the variation time of the variation pattern HP11. Note that among the variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state, there is a variation pattern HP52 that further shortens the fluctuation time of the selectable variation pattern HP12 in the low base state. For this reason, in the case of the high base state, it is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened than in the case of the low base state.

  Further, the variation patterns HP13 and HP15 are variation patterns in which the first super reach (hereinafter, may be indicated as "SR1") effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14 and HP16 are variation patterns for which the second super reach (hereinafter, may be indicated as "SR2") effect is executed. The variation patterns HP53 and HP54 are variation patterns for which the third super reach (hereinafter, may be indicated as "SR3") effect is executed. The SR1 effect is an effect that develops into SR1 after the reach is formed. The SR2 effect is an effect that develops into SR2 after the reach is formed. The SR3 effect is an effect that develops into SR3 after the reach is formed.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern (the out-of-order fluctuation pattern and the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern) which becomes out of position in the low base state is determined, out-of-out fluctuation occurs when the value of the random number used to determine the change pattern is "0" The patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the random number value used to determine the variation pattern is “221” to “249”, the out-of-reach reach variation pattern HP13 is out when the random number value used to determine the variation pattern is “250” or “251”. The reach variation pattern HP14 is selected respectively.

  When the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the low base state, when the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is “0” to “130”, the value of the random number used by the fluctuation pattern HP15 to determine the fluctuation pattern is “ In the case of 131 "to" 251 ", the variation pattern HP 16 is respectively selected.

When a variation pattern (a variation variation pattern and a variation reach variation pattern) which is a variation in the high base state is determined, the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “0” to “0
If it is "235", the out-of-plane variation patterns HP51 and HP52 are selected. When the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is “236” to “251”, the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern HP53 is selected. Also, when the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP54 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot expectation degree is suggested by performing the SR1 to SR3 effects both when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined and when the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern is determined. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined so that the jackpot expectation degree is higher in the case where the SR2 effect is executed than in the case where the SR1 effect is executed. That is, the reach effect includes the SR2 effect and the SR1 effect having a lower hit probability than the SR2 effect.

  In addition, when the outlier fluctuation pattern is determined in the low base state, the total special reserve number after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special reserve number after subtraction and the second special reserve number after subtraction, is “0” to “0” When the variation pattern HP11 is "2", the variation pattern HP12 is selected when the variation special reserve number after subtraction is "3" to "7". Similarly, when the outlier fluctuation pattern is determined in the high base state, the total special reserve number after subtraction which is the sum of the first special reserve number after subtraction and the second special reserve number after subtraction is “0”. When the variation pattern HP51 is “4”, the variation pattern HP52 is selected when the variation special reserve number after subtraction is “5” to “7”. In other words, the variation time of the special game is any of a plurality of types of variation times according to the number of special reservations (execution number of special games) pending at the start of the execution of the special game.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 to HP16, HP53, and HP54 are determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern in the same manner regardless of the number of special reservations after subtraction. Ru. That is, when the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are executed in the special game, the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are the special game regardless of the number of special holdings at the start of the execution of the special game. Will be executed at the same timing. In the present embodiment, super reach effects such as SR1 effects and SR2 effects correspond to special notice effects, SR2 effects correspond to first special notice effects, and SR1 effects correspond to second special notice effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed in the special game, the sub control ROM 41b executes the SR1 effect after the execution of the special game is started (in SR1) 18s is stored as the time to develop. Further, in the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed in the special game, the sub control ROM 41b stores 24s as a time from the start of the execution of the special game to the execution of the SR2 effect. . Thus, when the game start command indicating the variation patterns HP13 to HP16 is input, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the time from when the special game is started to when the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is performed. .

  In the present embodiment, a timer effect as a special effect can be executed by the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is an effect of counting time until various SR effects are performed. Specifically, the timer effect in the present embodiment is an effect of counting the time until the SR1 effect is executed or the time until the SR2 effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effects include an introduction effect until the counting of the timer is started and a counting effect of performing the counting of the timer.

Although the introduction effect makes it possible to specify the execution of the timer effect, it is an effect that can specify that the execution of the counting effect has not been started yet. In particular, as the introduction effect in the present embodiment, an introduction image capable of specifying that the execution of the timer effect has been started, and a preparation image capable of specifying that the counting effect is performed are displayed.

  The counting effect is an effect to be executed after the end of the introduction effect, and is an effect for counting time. In particular, the counting effect in the present embodiment is an effect that displays the timer value in a specifiable manner on the effect display device 27, and after the timer value is displayed as the counting start time when the counting is started, from the counting start time It is an effect that the timer value is decremented and the timer value becomes “0”. In addition, various SR effects may be executed triggered by the timer value becoming “0” in the counting effect. That is, the timer effect is an effect of displaying a timer image related to the counting of time, and is an effect in which various SR effects are executed when the timer value is displayed as “0”. Thus, the introductory image, the preparation image, and the timer value (image capable of specifying the timer value) correspond to the special image related to the counting of time, and the counting result with the timer value displayed as “0” is the special counting result It corresponds to In the present embodiment, when the timer value is decremented and the timer value becomes “0”, a special counting result is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the timer value is added and the timer value is When it becomes a specific value (for example, "1000"), a special counting result may be obtained.

  In addition, as the timer effect in the present embodiment, there are a case where it is executed during one special game and a case where it is executed across a plurality of consecutive special games. Specifically, when it is determined that the special game for which execution is suspended is a special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, the timer effect is executed across a plurality of consecutive special games. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game for which execution is started is the special game for which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, the timer effect is executed during the special game (during one special game). Ru. Hereinafter, the timer effect executed across a plurality of consecutive special games may be referred to as “first timer effect”, and the timer effect executed in one special game may be referred to as “second timer effect”.

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect pattern is displayed as a fixed stop, and the first hold image showing the first special hold number is displayed as "4". . Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect pattern which has been displayed for a fixed stop is variably displayed, and the first hold image is displayed. Displayed as "3". Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 during the execution of the special game, the first hold image is displayed as "4". Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that are being variably displayed are displayed as a fixed stop as a combination of symbols that are off.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect pattern that has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed, and the first hold image is displayed. Displayed as "3". In this case, when execution of the special game is started, display of a first introductory image (a COUNT image in the present embodiment) capable of specifying start of execution of timer effect is started, and timer effect (introduction effect of timer effect) Execution of) is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 5F, when the display of the first introductory image is finished, the third introductory image (in the present embodiment, the READY image) is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect design that has been variably displayed is displayed as a fixed stop as a combination of symbols that is dislocated.

As shown in FIG. 5 (h), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect pattern that has been displayed as a fixed stop is variably displayed, and the first hold image is displayed. Displayed as "2". In this case, when execution of the special game is started, after the counting start time (for example, “24 s”) is displayed as the timer value, it is displayed so that the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image which can specify the timer value is displayed is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that are being variably displayed are displayed as a fixed stop as a combination of symbols that are out of alignment.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect pattern that has been displayed as a fixed stop is variably displayed, and the first hold image is displayed. It is displayed as "1". In this case, an additional effect is performed in which an additional time (for example, “12 s”) is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that are being variably displayed are displayed as a fixed stop as a combination of symbols that are off.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (d), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect pattern that has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed, and the first hold image is displayed. It is erased. In this case, an additional effect is performed in which an additional time (for example, “12 s”) is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the left and right row rendering symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of reach, and after the reach is formed, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the process is continued. When the timer value being subtracted is displayed as "0", the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols displayed variably are displayed as a fixed stop as a symbol combination of disengaging, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h) There is a case where it is displayed as a fixed stop as a big hit symbol combination.

In addition to the timer effect (first timer effect) across a plurality of consecutive special games, a timer effect (second timer effect) may be executed in one special game.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first hold image indicating the first special hold number is displayed as "1", and the effect symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when execution of the special game is started, execution of the effect game is started, and the effect pattern which has been displayed for a fixed stop is variably displayed, and the first hold image is displayed. It is erased. In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image capable of specifying the start of the execution of the timer effect is started, and the execution of the timer effect (introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the display of the first introductory image is finished, the third introductory image is not displayed, and after the count start time (for example, “21 s”) is displayed as a timer value. , And the timer value is displayed to be subtracted from the count start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image which can specify the timer value is displayed is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the left and right row effect symbols are displayed temporarily as a symbol combination of reach, and after the reach is formed, continue as shown in FIG. 7 (e). When the timer value being subtracted is displayed as "0", the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols displayed variably are displayed as a fixed stop as a symbol combination of disengaging, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h) There is a case where it is displayed as a fixed stop as a big hit symbol combination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7F, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of a second introductory image (special COUNT image in this embodiment) which can specify the start of execution of the timer effect is started. In some cases, execution of the timer effect (introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. Such a second introductory image is an introductory image displayed with different display times and different display contents as compared to the first introductory image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed with the same display contents, for example. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 7G, when the display of the second introductory image is finished, the counting start time (for example, “19 s”) is displayed as a timer value without displaying the third introductory image. Later, the timer value is displayed to be subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image which can specify the timer value is displayed is started.

  Next, after the production symbols of the left and right rows are temporarily displayed as a symbol combination of reach and displayed and the reach is formed, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the timer value which has been continuously subtracted is “0 When "is displayed as", execution of the SR effect (for example, SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols displayed variably are displayed as a fixed stop as a symbol combination of disengaging, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h) There is a case where it is displayed as a fixed stop as a big hit symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in one special game, the first introduction effect is executed when the counting effect for counting the time until the same SR effect is executed is executed. The counting start time of the timer value differs depending on whether the second introduction effect is executed. As a specific example, when counting the time until the same SR2 effect is performed, if the first introductory effect (effect time "3s") is executed, "21s" is the second When the introduction effect (rendering time “5 s”) is executed, “19 s” is the counting start time.

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by a result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 when the first special hold number is not the upper limit number. In this pre-reading command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired along with the ball entry of the first starting opening 28 in the special symbol input process agrees with a predetermined determination value, the special game corresponding to the ball entry This is a process to determine (in advance) before execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, when the first special hold number is the upper limit value or the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a is controlled from the high base state to the low base state a predetermined number of times (for example, If the special game is four times, it is determined whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied (step S101). If the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 40 a refers to various random numbers acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 28. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and specifies whether the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the shared big hit determination value among the big hit determination values, matches the high probability dedicated big hit determination value, or does not match the big hit determination value. Identify That is, whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether it is the high probability state or the main control CPU 40a matches the big hit determination value only in the high probability state Then, regardless of whether or not the state is a high probability state, it is specified whether or not it matches with the jackpot determination value.

  Also, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the special symbol allocation random number acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and based on the read out value, the big hit symbol (big hit) Identify the type)

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern acquired along with the entry of the first starting port 28, and based on the read out value, the reach state is formed It is specified whether or not the variation pattern is to be changed, and the type of reach effect (SR1 effect and SR2 effect). In the present embodiment, regardless of the number of first special holdings and the number of second special holdings, it is determined whether the reach state is to be formed until the start of the execution of the special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and based on the read value, the type of reach effect is obtained in the case of a big hit And identify.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result thus identified. Specifically, as the pre-read command, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether the current first special reserve number, high probability state or not, if the type of big hit in the case of a big hit Whether or not the fluctuation pattern in which the reach state is formed is determined, and the type of reach effect is a identifiable command.

  In this manner, the main control CPU 40a receives at least one of the first starting opening 28 as a trigger, before the start of the special game based on the entering ball, at least whether the first special game corresponding to the entering ball becomes a big hit Generate identifiable lookahead commands. Such pre-reading commands are information that can identify the current number of special reservations, whether or not to be a big hit, the type of big hit, whether or not to be out of reach variation, the type of reach effect, and in a high probability state a big hit It can be said that the information can identify whether to win the lottery. Thus, the pre-read command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the pre-read command corresponds to the specific information generation unit.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, when outputting the prefetch command, the first hold number command is output prior to the output.

  On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the first hold number command are input, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the first special hold number from the prefetch command, and corresponds to the first special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the first special hold number is specified by the prefetch command, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each first special game.

  Next, the first timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The first timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the first timer effect based on the pre-read command. Further, the first timer effect determination process is executed triggered by the input of the prefetch command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the input prefetch command (step S111), and determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. A timer effect execution lottery process is executed (step S112).

In this case, on the assumption that the prefetch command with the same first special holding number is input, the probability when the prefetch command that is the big hit is input is higher than the probability that the prefetch command that is the outreach change is input. And the first timer effect execution lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won when a look-ahead command which causes outliers is input. As described above, the jackpot expectation can be specified depending on whether or not the first timer effect is executed.

  Further, the lottery probability of the first timer effect execution lottery is set so that the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the first special hold number is larger than when the first special hold number is small. As a specific example, the first special hold count is “3” when the read ahead command having the first special hold count “4” is input on the premise that the big-hit read ahead command is input. The first timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the pre-read command “is input”. Assuming that the read ahead command to be a big hit is input, the read ahead command with the first special hold number “2” is input when the read ahead command with the first special hold number “3” is input. The first timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when being played. In the present embodiment, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won when the prefetch command whose first special holding number is “1” is input. As described above, the big hit expectation can be specified by the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed, and the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed is greater. The big hit expectation is higher than when the number of times of execution of the first special game in which one timer effect is executed is small.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S113). If it is not determined that the first timer effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the first timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the first timer effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a produces the first timer effect including the effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the read ahead command and the type of the introductory effect of the first timer effect. The content is determined (step S114).

  As will be described in detail later, in this process, when the prefetch command having the first special holding number “4” is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs effect pattern TEP411, TEP421, TEP422, as an effect pattern of the first timer effect. One of TEP 431 and TEP 432 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When the prefetch command in which the first special hold number is "3" is input, the sub control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the first timer effect. Do. When the prefetch command having the first special holding number “2” is input, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP 211 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the first timer effect.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a determines, as the type of introduction effect, whether to execute the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect or to execute the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the first timer effect is determined, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the third introduction effect is to be executed as the type of the introduction effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is not necessary to determine whether to execute 1 introduction effect or 2nd introduction effect and to execute 3rd introduction effect.

Next, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content on the first timer effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S115), and ends the first timer effect determination process. In particular, in addition to the effect pattern of the first timer effect and the type of the introduction effect, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games for which the timer effect is to be executed in the timer effect execution number counter allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Information (one of "2" to "4") is stored. The timer effect execution frequency counter is a counter that is decremented along with the execution of the special game, and it is possible to specify the number of execution times of the special game in which the timer effect is executed. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores the type of super reach effect to be executed in the target special game in the sub control RAM 41c based on the pre-read command.

  Further, since the sub control CPU 41a is executing the first timer effect based on the pre-read command, the sub control CPU 41a effectively sets the in-execution flag, and ends the first timer effect determination process. When the execution of the first timer effect based on the pre-read command ends, the sub control CPU 41a sets the in-execution flag to invalid. As described above, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. The sub control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determination means.

  Next, the second timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. Further, the second timer effect determination process is executed in the low base state, triggered by the input of the game start command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub control CPU 41a determines, based on the input game start command, whether it is a specific fluctuation pattern (step S121). In the present embodiment, as the specific fluctuation pattern, fluctuation patterns HP13 to HP16 in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed are defined. If it is not determined that the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the sub control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the in-execution flag is set to be valid (step S122). That is, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first timer effect is already executed by determining whether the in-execution flag is set to be valid. If it is determined that the in-execution flag is set to be valid, the sub control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  If it is not determined that the in-execution flag is set to be valid, the sub control CPU 41a performs a second timer effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. A process is performed (step S123).

  In this case, the second timer effect execution is performed with a higher probability when the inputted game start command is a big hit game start command than when the inputted game start command is a missed game change command. Win a lottery. As described above, the jackpot expectation can be specified depending on whether or not the second timer effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special holdings when the game start command is input.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S124). If it is not determined that the second timer effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the second timer effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a is a timer effect content including the effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command and the type of the introductory effect of the second timer effect. Are determined (step S125).

Although described later in detail, in this process, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP 111 (see FIG. 11) as an effect pattern of the second timer effect. Further, the sub control CPU 41a determines, as a type of introduction effect, whether to execute the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the second timer effect is determined, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine to execute the third introduction effect as the type of the introduction effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be determined whether to execute the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect or to execute the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content regarding the second timer effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S126), and ends the second timer effect determination process. In particular, in addition to the effect pattern of the second timer effect and the type of the introduction effect, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games for which the timer effect is to be executed in the timer effect execution number counter allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Information ("1") is stored. Further, based on the game start command, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store the type of super reach effect to be executed in the target special game. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. The sub control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determination means.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern of the timer effect and the type of the introduction effect of the timer effect will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns of timer effect are stored in the sub control ROM 41 b. In the effect pattern of the timer effect, conditions (such as the number of special games) under which the timer effect is executed are specified, and in particular, the conditions under which the introductory effect of the timer effect is executed and the counting effect of the timer effect are executed A condition and a count start time of the timer effect are defined. Further, the effect pattern of the timer effect is classified into an effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the pre-read command and an effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command.

  The effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command includes the effect pattern TEP 111, and is a special game before the special game (shown as "target change" in the figure) in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed. This is an effect pattern in which the timer effect is executed in the special game in which the timer effect is not executed but the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed. Hereinafter, the special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed is referred to as a “target special game”. In addition, a special game prior to the target special game is indicated as "non-target special game", and for the non-target special game one to three times before the target special game, simply It is indicated as "special game".

  The second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 111 is an effect in which the counting effect is executed after the introduction effect is executed in the target special game. Particularly, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 111, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect and the effect time of the introductory effect (FIG. Among them, the difference from “introduced” is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 111, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the introduction effect in the target special game is finished.

  The effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command in which the first special reserve number is "2" has an effect pattern TEP 211, and is a continuous 2 composed of one non-target special game and a target special game. It is an effect pattern in which the first timer effect is executed in the special game of the number of times.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 211 is an effect in which the counting effect is executed in the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the previous non-target special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 211, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is specified as the counting start time . Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 211, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the target special game starts.

  The effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command in which the first special reserve number is "3" includes effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322, and is composed of two non-target special games and a target special game. Timer effect is executed in three consecutive special games.

  In the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 311, after the introductory effect is executed in the second non-target special game and the first non-target special game, the counter effect is executed in the target special game. It is. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 311, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is specified as the counting start time . Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 311, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the target special game starts.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 321 is an effect in which the counting effect is executed in the previous non-target special game and the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the second non-target special game. is there. In particular, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 321, the time from the start of the previous non-targeted special game to the start of the target special game (shown as “previous fluctuation” in the figure) The sum of the time from when the target special game is started to when the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is performed in the target special game is defined as the count start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 321, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 322 is an effect in which the counting effect is executed in the previous non-target special game and the target special game after the introductory effect is executed in the second non-target special game. is there. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 322, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect in the target special game is used as the counting start time It is prescribed. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 322, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts. In addition, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 322, when the execution of the target special game is started, the target special game is started after the previous non-target special game is started. An additional effect (indicated as "addition" in the drawing) for adding only time is executed.

  The effect patterns of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command in which the first special reserve number is "4" include effect patterns TEP411, TEP421, TEP422, TEP431, TEP432, and three non-target special games and a target special game It is an effect pattern in which a timer effect is executed in four consecutive special games composed of.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 411 is targeted after the introduction effect has been executed in the third non-target special game, the second non-target special game, and the first non-target special game. It is an effect that a counting effect is executed in the special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 411, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is specified as the counting start time . Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 411, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the target special game starts.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421 is the first non-target special game and the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the third non-target special game and the second non-target special game. It is an effect that a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 421, the time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the target special game The sum of the time from the start to the time when the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is defined as the count start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 421, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422 is executed after the introduction effect is executed in the third non-target special game and the second non-target special game, and then the first non-target special game and the target special game are executed. And the effect that the counting effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 422, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect in the target special game is used as the counting start time It is prescribed. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 422, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts. In addition, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 422, when the execution of the target special game is started, the previous special non-target game is started until the target special game is started. An additional production is performed, which adds time only.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431 is the second non-target special game, the first non-target special game, and the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the third non-target special game. It is an effect that a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect in the target special game is used as the counting start time It is prescribed. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the second non-target special game starts. In addition, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431, when the execution of the previous non-targeted special game is started, the first non-targeted special game is started once after the start of the second non-targeted special game An additional effect is executed which adds time until the non-target special game is started. In addition, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431, when the execution of the target special game is started, the target special game is started after the previous non-target special game is started. An additional production is performed, which adds time only.

In the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, after the introductory effect is executed in the third non-target special game, the second non-target special game, the first non-target special game, and the target special game are executed. It is an effect that a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, a temporary time from the start of the second non-targeted special game to the start of the target special game and the target special game The sum of the time from when S is started to the time when the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the second non-target special game starts. In addition, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, the additional effect may be executed when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started. In this case, there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the second non-targeted special game to the start of the first non-targeted special game and the provisional time thereof An extra production is executed to add only. In addition, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, the additional effect may be executed when the execution of the target special game is started. In this case, when there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the provisional time, an additional effect to be added by the difference. May be performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed across a plurality of consecutive special games, the timer effect is performed also in the fluctuation interval time set between the plurality of consecutive special games. The Rukoto.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the introduction effect includes a first introduction effect, a second introduction effect, and a third introduction effect. The first introduction effect and the second introduction effect are effects that can specify the start of the timer effect, and the operation ends when the predetermined effect time has elapsed since the start of the timer effect (introduction effect). It is. In the sub control ROM 41b, 3s is stored as the effect time of the first introduction effect, and 5s is stored as the effect time of the second introduction effect. The first introduction effect and the second introduction effect are effects performed in different effect modes.

  The third introduction effect is an effect capable of specifying the preparation of the counting effect of the timer effect, and is performed from the end of the execution of the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect to the end of the execution of the introduction effect It is a possible effect. In particular, the third introductory effect is an introductory effect to be executed in the non-target special game when the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is executed, and an object in the case where the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is executed This is an introduction effect that is not performed in the special game or the target special game when the second timer effect based on the game start command is performed.

  Next, the timer effect control process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The timer effect control process is a process for causing the timer effect to be executed based on the game start command. Also, the timer effect control process is executed with an input of a game start command as a trigger.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether it is a special game to be subjected to the introduction effect (step S131). In this process, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10) and determines whether it is a special game to be subjected to introduction effects Will be determined.

  Here, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP 311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect as the type of introductory effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect in the non-target special game two times before the third special game in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 311 is executed, and then the third intro effect Is determined to be executed and it is determined that the game is a special game to be subjected to the introduction effect.

  Next, the effect pattern TEP 311 is displayed as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of introduction effect, and “2” is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a specifies that the third introduction effect is to be executed in the first non-target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 311 is executed, and the introduction is performed. It is determined that the game is a special game to be subjected to the effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect pattern TEP 311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of introduction effect, and "1" is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a specifies that, among the three special games in which the first timer effect is executed based on the effect pattern TEP 311, the counting effect is to be executed in the target special game, and the special for which the introduction effect is to be executed. It does not judge that it is a game.

  If it is not determined that the special game is the execution target of the introduction effect, the sub control CPU 41a shifts the processing to step S134 without executing steps S132 and S133. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game is the execution target of the introduction effect, the sub control CPU 41a determines the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10). To identify the type of introduction effect (step S132). Then, the sub control CPU 41a reads the image data corresponding to the specified introduction effect type from the sub control ROM 41b, and causes the effect display device 27 to display the image corresponding to the specified introduction effect type, etc. The introduction effect execution control process is executed (step S133), and the process proceeds to step S134.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether it is a special game for starting the counting effect (step S134). In this process, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10) to determine whether it is a special game to start counting effects. It will be done.

  Here, a specific case in which the effect pattern TEP 321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect as the type of introductory effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect in the non-target special game two times before the third special game in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 321 is executed, and then the third intro effect Is specified, and it is not determined that the game is a special game for starting counting effects.

  On the other hand, when the effect pattern TEP 321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of introduction effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is to be executed in the non-target special game one time before among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 321 is executed, and the counting effect is It is determined that the game is a special game to be started.

  In addition, a concrete example when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of introduction effect as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect as the type of introduction effect, and "1" is stored in the timer effect execution number counter. Explain. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that, among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 321 is executed, the counter effect is to be executed in the target special game, and the non-target special game one time ago Since the counting effect is started at, the game is not determined to be the special game for starting the counting effect.

If it is not determined that the special game is to start the counting effect, the sub control CPU 41a shifts the processing to step S137 without executing steps S135 and S136. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game is to start counting effects, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10). And specify a timer value for starting counting (step S135). Then, the sub control CPU 41a reads out the image data corresponding to the timer value from the sub control ROM 41b so as to subtract the timer value from the specified count start time, and displays the image corresponding to the specified timer value on the effect display device 27. To execute the counting effect execution control process for executing the counting effect (step S136), and the process proceeds to step S137. In the present embodiment, by executing the counting effect execution control process, the execution of the counting effect is started, and the timer value is subtracted according to the passage of time.

  Here, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP 322 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect as the type of introductory effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect over the non-target special game and the target special game of the first time among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 322 is executed. It specifies that the counting effect is to be executed. The sub control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect to be executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and starts counting the time from when the execution of the target special game is started to when the specified type of SR effect is performed. The time is specified and stored in the sub control RAM 41 c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the specified counting start time, triggered by the start of the execution of the target special game. When the effect patterns TEP 211, TEP 311, TEP 322, TEP 411, TEP 422, TEP 431 are determined, the counting start time is specified as in the case where the effect pattern TEP 322 is determined. As described above, when the introductory effect is executed in the non-target special game and the introductory effect is not executed in the target special game and the counting effect is executed in the non-target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a The time from the start of the special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is specified as the counting start time.

  Next, a specific example will be described in which the effect pattern TEP 111 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduced effect is stored as the type of the introduced effect, and “1” is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. In this case, in the target special game in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 111 is executed, the sub control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is to be executed after the effect time of the first introduction effect has elapsed. The sub control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect to be executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and specifies the time from when the execution of the target special game is started to when the specified type of SR effect is performed. . The sub control CPU 41a reads the effect time of the first introduction effect from the sub control ROM 41b, and specifies the effect time of the first introduction effect. Then, the sub control CPU 41a calculates a difference between the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect and the effect time of the first introduction effect as the count start time, It is stored in the control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time, triggered by the passage of the effect time of the first introduction effect since the start of the execution of the target special game. As described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a starts the target special game when the counter special game is started after the introduction effect is performed in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the target special game and then starts the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect. The difference between the time until execution of the game and the presentation time of the introductory effect is specified as the counting start time.

Next, the effect pattern TEP 321 is displayed as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of introduction effect, and “2” is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect over the non-target special game and the target special game of the first time among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 321 is executed. It specifies that the counting effect is to be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation time of the previous non-target special game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command. Further, the sub control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect to be executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the specified type of SR effect is performed Identify. Then, the sub control CPU 41a adds up the fluctuation time of the previous non-target special game, the one change interval time, and the time from when the execution of the target special game is started to when the SR effect is executed. The time is calculated as the counting start time and stored in the sub control RAM 41 c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time, triggered by the start of the execution of the non-target special game one time ago. When the effect pattern TEP 421 is determined, the counting start time is calculated as in the case where the effect pattern TEP 321 is determined. That is, based on the variation time and variation interval time of the previous non-target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the time until the target special game is started and the SR1 effect or after the target special game is started. It is possible to specify the addition time with the time until the SR2 effect is executed.

  Next, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP 432 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of introduction effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a selects one of the four non-target special games, the non-target special game and the non-target special game one time before among the four special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432 is executed. It is specified that the counter effect of the first timer effect is to be executed across The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the shortest fluctuation time (time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP12) in the low base state as the temporary fluctuation time. Further, the sub control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect to be executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the specified type of SR effect is performed Identify. The sub control CPU 41a has a temporary change time corresponding to the change time of the second non-target special game, a temporary change time corresponding to the change time of the first non-target special game, and two change interval times. A combined time with the time from when the target special game is started to when the SR effect is performed is calculated as a provisional counting start time, and is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time, triggered by the start of the execution of the second non-target special game. That is, based on the shortest variation time and the variation interval time among the plurality of types of variation times in the special game, the sub control CPU 41a starts the temporary time until the target special game is started, and after the target special game is started. The provisional combined time with the time until the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed is specified.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether it is a special game to be subjected to additional effects (step S137). In this process, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and determines whether it is a special game to be subjected to additional effects. It will be determined. If it is not determined that the special game is the target of the additional effect, the sub control CPU 41a shifts the process to step S139 without executing step S138. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game is the target of the additional effect, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the additional time in the sub control RAM 41c, and stores the specified additional time in the sub control RAM 41c (step S138) The process proceeds to step S139.

Specifically, the special game to be subjected to the additional effect includes the non-targeted special game one time before when the effect pattern TEP 322 and TEP 422 are determined and the non-target special game two times before when the effect pattern TEP 431 is determined. The target special game and the previous non-target special game are included. The special games to be subjected to the additional effect include the case where the variation pattern of the shortest variation time is not in the two previous non-target special games and the one previous non-target special game when the presentation pattern TEP 432 is determined. It is done. The special game to be subjected to the additional effect includes the second special game before the end of the timer effect when the effect pattern other than the effect pattern TEP 111 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  In this case, the sub control CPU 41a is a special game to be subjected to additional effect based on the determined effect pattern of the timer effect, the value of the timer effect execution number counter, and the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command. Determine if there is. Then, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the combined time of the variation time of the special game to be subjected to the additional effect and the one variation interval time as the additional time, and stores it in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores, as the special game in which the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied, information capable of specifying the next special game corresponding to the additional time. By this, the sub control CPU 41a can determine whether or not it is a special game in which the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied (step S139). The execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied when execution of the special game (next special game) immediately after the special game targeted for the additional effect is started. Specifically, the execution condition of the additional effect is the start of execution of the target special game when the effect pattern TEP 322 or TEP 422 is determined, and the previous non-target special when the effect pattern TEP 431 is determined. It is established when the game and the target special game start to be executed. As the execution condition of the additional effect, the execution of the previous non-target special game is started when the change pattern of the shortest variation time is not in the second non-target special game when the effect pattern TEP 432 is determined. Is established when The execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied when the execution of the target special game is started when it is not the fluctuation pattern of the shortest fluctuation time in the previous non-target special game when the effect pattern TEP 432 is determined. . The execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied when execution of the special game immediately after the second special game is executed is started when an effect pattern other than the effect pattern TEP 111 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  If it is not determined that the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a ends the timer effect control process without executing steps S140 and S141. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a reads the additional time stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and specifies the additional time (step S140). Then, the sub control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an additional image corresponding to the identified additional time, or an image corresponding to a timer value obtained by adding the additional time, and the like. The process is executed (step S141), and the timer effect control process is ended. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that specifies the counting start time and the additional time in the counting effect of the timer effect corresponds to the specifying means. Further, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be performed, the sub control CPU 41a that executes the timer effect corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the execution mode of the timer effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, the description of the same matters will be omitted.
First, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the case where the second timer effect based on the game start command is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP 111 will be described.

When the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference T14, the introduction effect is executed as a timer effect. Then, when the effect time t3 of the introduction effect passes from the timing shown by the code T14, the execution of the introduction effect ends and the execution of the counting effect as a timer effect starts at the timing shown by the code T15. In this case, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect will be executed at the timing indicated by the reference T16. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3 is calculated as the count start time (t0-t3), In the counting effect, counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0 to t3). Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing shown by the code T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing shown by the code T17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b), when the first introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect starts from the timing shown by the code T14, and when the effect time t3a passes from the timing shown by the code T14, the execution of the first introduction effect ends at the timing shown by the code T15a. The execution of the counting effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3a is calculated as the count start time (t0−t3a), In the counting effect, counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0 to t3a).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, when the second introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. Therefore, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing shown by the code T14, and when the effect time t3b passes from the timing shown by the code T14, the execution of the second introduction effect is finished at the timing shown by the code T15b. The execution of the counting effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3b is calculated as the counting start time (t0-t3b), In the counting effect, counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0 to t3b).

  As described above, since the presentation time t3a of the first introduction effect is shorter than the presentation time t3b of the second introduction effect by a predetermined time, the second introduction effect is executed when the first introduction effect is executed. The counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time which is longer than the case by the predetermined time. Then, while the timer value is subtracted, the timer value is displayed as "0" at the same timing with reference to the start of the execution of the target special game, and the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C, with reference to the effect pattern TEP 211, the first timer effect based on the prefetch command in which the first special hold number is “2” is executed. The case will be described.

  When the special game is being executed from the timing shown by the code T12, the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 and the prefetch command whose first special holding number is "2" is mainly It is inputted into sub control CPU41a from control CPU40a. Then, when execution of the first timer effect based on the pre-read command is determined by the sub control CPU 41a, the effect pattern TEP 211 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

In this case, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by symbol T12, and the execution of the timer effect is started from the time when the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T13. That is, when the non-target special game one time before is started at the timing indicated by the code T13, the execution of the timer effect is started. At the timing indicated by symbol T13, execution of the introduction effect is started, and when the non-target special game immediately before is ended and the fluctuation interval time elapses, execution of the introduction effect is ended at the timing indicated by symbol T14. Execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, time t0 is specified as the count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value is calculated from the count start time t0. The counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing shown by the code T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing shown by the code T17.

  As shown in FIG. 15D and FIG. 15E, when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing shown by the code T13, and when the effect time t3a passes from the timing shown by the code T13, the execution of the first introduction effect is finished at the timing shown by the code T18a. , And execution of the third introduction effect is started. Then, when the non-target special game one time before is finished and the fluctuation interval time passes, the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by the code T14, and the execution of the third introduction effect is finished. Execution of the production is started. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, time t0 is specified as the count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value is calculated from the count start time t0. The counting will be started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15D and FIG. 15F, when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. Therefore, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing shown by the code T13, and when the effect time t3b passes from the timing shown by the code T13, the execution of the second introduction effect is finished at the timing shown by the code T18b. , And execution of the third introduction effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14D, the effect pattern TEP 311 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the prefetch command with the first special hold number “3” is executed. The case will be described.

  When the special game is being executed from the timing shown in the code T11, the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29, and the prefetch command with the first special holding number “3” is mainly It is inputted into sub control CPU41a from control CPU40a. Then, when execution of the first timer effect based on this pre-read command is determined by the sub control CPU 41a, any one of the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, TEP322 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  When the effect pattern TEP 311 is determined, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by the code T11, and the execution of the timer effect is started from the time when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the code T12. Is started. That is, when the second non-target special game is started at the timing indicated by the code T12, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing shown by the code T12, and the non-target special game one time before is ended, and when the fluctuation interval time elapses, the execution of the introduction effect is finished at the timing shown by the code T14. Execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, time t0 is specified as the count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value is calculated from the count start time t0. The counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing shown by the code T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing shown by the code T17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (g) and 15 (h), when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. Therefore, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing shown by the code T12, and when the effect time t3a passes from the timing shown by the code T12, the execution of the first introduction effect is finished at the timing shown by the code T18a. , And execution of the third introduction effect is started. Then, when the non-target special game one time before is finished and the fluctuation interval time passes, the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by the code T14, and the execution of the third introduction effect is finished. Execution of the production is started. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, time t0 is specified as the count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value is calculated from the count start time t0. The counting will be started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15 (g) and FIG. 15 (i), when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. Therefore, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing shown by the code T12, and when the effect time t3b passes from the timing shown by the code T12, the execution of the second introduction effect is finished at the timing shown by the code T18b. , And execution of the third introduction effect is started.

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14E, the effect pattern TEP 322 is referred to, and as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14F, the effect pattern TEP 322 is referred to. The description of the case and the case will be omitted. Also, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (g), the effect pattern TEP 421 is referred to, and as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (h), the effect pattern TEP 421 is referred to The description about the case where the effect pattern TEP 422 is referred to as shown in FIG. 14A and FIG. 14I will also be omitted.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14J, the effect pattern TEP 431 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the prefetch command in which the first special hold number is “4” is executed. The case will be described.

  When the effect pattern TEP 431 is determined, the timer effect is not executed prior to the timing indicated by the code T11, and the execution of the timer effect is started from the time when the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the code T11. It is started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by the code T11, the execution of the timer effect is started. Execution of the introductory effect is started at the timing indicated by symbol T11, the third non-targeted special game ends, and when the fluctuation interval time elapses, the execution of the introductory effect is terminated at the timing indicated by symbol T12. Execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, time t0 is specified as the count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value is calculated from the count start time t0. The counting will be started. Also, assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the previous non-target special game to the start of the non-target special game one time before is the time t2, the timing shown by the code T13 in the counting effect is In the case where the previous non-target special game is started, an additional effect of adding time t2 to the timer value is executed. Also, assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game is time t1, in the counting effect, the target special game is at the timing shown by the code T14. When it is started, an additional effect of adding time t1 to the timer value is executed. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing shown by the code T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing shown by the code T17. When the effect pattern TEP 431 is determined, the introductory effect is executed as in the case where the effect pattern TEP 211 is determined.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14K, the effect pattern TEP 432 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the prefetch command with the first special hold number “4” is executed. The case will be described.

  When the effect pattern TEP 432 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing shown by the code T11, and the timer effect is executed from the time when the next special game is started at the timing shown by the code T11. It is started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by the code T11, the execution of the timer effect is started. Execution of the introductory effect is started at the timing indicated by symbol T11, the third non-targeted special game ends, and when the fluctuation interval time elapses, the execution of the introductory effect is terminated at the timing indicated by symbol T12. Execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. The minimum time from the start of the second non-targeted special game to the start of the first non-targeted special game is t2 ', and the first non-targeted special game is not executed The shortest time from the start to the start of the execution of the target special game is time t1 ', and the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0. Then, the time (t0 + t1 '+ t2') is specified as the provisional counting start time, and in the counting effect, the counting of the timer value is started from the provisional counting start time (t0 + t1 '+ t2'). Also, if there is a difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the second non-targeted special game to the start of the first non-targeted special game, In the counting effect, at the timing indicated by the code T13, an adding effect is performed in which the time that is the difference is added to the timer value. On the other hand, if there is no difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the second non-targeted special game to the start of the first non-targeted special game. In the counting effect, the additional effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the code T13. In addition, when there is a difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the previous non-targeted special game to the start of the target special game, the sign in the counting effect is the sign At the timing shown in T14, an additional effect is performed in which the time that is the difference is added to the timer value. On the other hand, if there is no difference between the actual time until the execution of the target special game starts and the shortest time after the start of the previous non-target special game starts, there is no counting effect At the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the additional effect is not performed. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing shown by the code T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing shown by the code T17. When the effect pattern TEP 432 is determined, the introductory effect is executed as in the case where the effect pattern TEP 211 is determined.

  Thus, the first timer effect is an effect that starts to be executed during the non-target special game and is executed during the non-target special game and the target special game. In particular, the first timer effect is an effect that executes the introduction effect during the non-target special game and does not execute the introduction effect during the target special game, and starts the execution of the counting effect during the non-target special game or the target special game It is an effect that

  On the other hand, the second timer effect is an effect that is not executed during the non-target special game, but is started during the target special game and executed during the target special game. In particular, the second timer effect does not execute the introduction effect and the counting effect during the non-target special game, but starts the execution of the introduction effect during the target special game, and executes the counting effect after the introduction effect is executed. It is an effect to start.

Then, when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the timer effect, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed. In particular, when the same (same type of) SR effect (SR1 effect or SR2 effect) is executed, the target special game is performed in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. At the same time, the SR effect which is the common effect content will be executed. Also, in other words, the same SR effect (SR1
When the effect or SR2 effect is executed, when the first timer effect in which the introductory effect is not executed in the target special game is executed, the second timer effect in which the introductory effect is executed in the target special game is executed Also, counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time which is longer by a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is a time corresponding to the difference between the timing when the counting effect as the first timer effect is performed and the timing when the counting effect as the second timer effect is performed. . Further, even when the same effect pattern TEP 111 is determined, when the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game, the timer value is counted from the counting start time which is longer than the time when the SR1 effect is executed in the target special game. Will start.

  In the present embodiment, among the first timer effects based on the effect patterns other than the effect pattern TEP 111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the first special effect. Of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP 111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the second special effect. Among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP 111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the SR1 effect is executed corresponds to the third special effect.

  In the present embodiment, of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP 111, the first introduction effect is executed, and the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the first predetermined effect . Further, of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP 111, the timer effect that counts the time until the second introduction effect is executed and the SR2 effect is performed corresponds to a second predetermined effect.

  Further, the first timer effect based on the effect patterns TEP 321, TEP 421, TEP 431, and TEP 432 displays a timer value for counting the timer across a plurality of consecutive special games including the non-target special game and the target special game. It can be said that it is a production. In particular, the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432 counts the timer based on the provisional total time until the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game, and then the time based on the provisional total time and the actual time. It can be said that the effect is to display the timer value so as to adjust the difference with time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP 111, the second introduction effect is executed, and the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the SR1 effect is executed corresponds to the third predetermined effect . Further, the introduction effect corresponds to the specific effect, the first introduction effect corresponds to the first effect, and the second introduction effect corresponds to the second effect. In addition, the effect time of the first introduction effect corresponds to the first effect time, and the effect time of the second introduction effect corresponds to the second effect time. Further, in the present embodiment, the start timing of the target special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the prescribed timing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when timer effects are executed in a plurality of consecutive special games, the last special game (target special game) among the plurality of consecutive special games is a special symbol variation game other than the last one. Special games (non-target special games) correspond to predetermined symbol variation games, respectively.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) It is possible to execute a timer effect (special effect) for displaying a special image (including an introduction image, a preparation image, and a timer value) related to the counting of the timer, and the timer value is “0” (special counting result in the timer effect Execute SR2 effect when displayed as). The timer effect includes a first timer effect based on a prefetch command to start execution during execution of a non-target special game, and a second timer effect based on a game start command to start execution during execution of a target special game . The SR2 effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing during the execution of the target special game in both of the case where the first timer effect is performed and the case where the second timer effect is performed. For this reason, even if the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the special game, and the SR2 effect is executed, or the special event after that is performed. It is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as “0” during execution of the game and SR2 effect is to be executed. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation as to whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the special game after that, which makes the game interesting Can be improved.

  (2) Further, the timer value is an image for starting counting of the timer from a longer time by a predetermined time than when displayed in the first timer effect when displayed in the first timer effect. Therefore, even if the count start timing to start counting the timer value differs depending on the type of timer effect by a predetermined time, the timer value for counting the long time by the predetermined time is displayed, and each timer effect and The SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  (3) The contents of the effect of the SR2 effect are common to both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. For this reason, even if the first timer effect is executed or the second timer effect is executed, the SR2 effect will be executed with the common effect contents, even if the count start timing of the timer effect is different. The sense of expectation for the SR2 effect performed with the common effect contents can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (4) There are an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect whose jackpot expectation is lower than that of SR2. When SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect, and when SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the second timer effect. is there. On the other hand, when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect, the SR1 effect may be executed. And, when the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect or the second timer effect, when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect Counting of the timer value is started from a longer time than when SR1 effect is executed. For this reason, when the timer value for starting counting is long, SR presentation with a high probability of big hit is executed at a higher rate than when the timer value for starting counting is short, and the timer value for starting counting is started It can be made to pay attention to, and it can aim at the improvement of the interest to a game.

  (5) In the timer effect, the first introductory effect is executed over the first effect time after the specified timing at which the execution of the target special game is started, and counting is performed when the execution of the first intro effect is finished. There is a timer effect that displays a timer value to start the. In addition, for the timer effect, the timer effect that displays the timer value that starts counting when the second introduction effect is finished and the second introduction effect is executed over the second effect time after the specified timing. There is. The first effect time is a time shorter than the second effect time by a predetermined time. The SR2 effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing while the target special game is being executed, regardless of which timer effect is executed. In addition, when the timer value is displayed in the timer effect accompanied by the execution of the first introduction effect, the timer value is longer than the time which is longer by the predetermined time than in the case where the timer value is displayed by the timer effect accompanying the execution Start counting. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, the effect time of the effect to be executed after the specified timing is different, and furthermore, even if the count start timing to start counting the timer value differs by a predetermined time, A timer value for counting a long time by a predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and the SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (6) The timer effect is a first timer that displays a timer value for starting counting during the execution of the target special game or the execution of the non-target special game without executing the introduction effect during the execution of the target special game. There are a presentation and a second timer presentation that displays a timer value for starting counting during the execution of the target special game after the introduction presentation is performed during the execution of the target special game. The SR2 effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing during the execution of the target special game in both of the case where the first timer effect is performed and the case where the second timer effect is performed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer effect in which the counting of the timer value is started during the execution of the special game is displayed, and the timer value is displayed. May be displayed as "0" and SR2 effect may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation as to whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the subsequent special game, and the interest to the game can be improved. .

  (7) Further, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, counting is started from a time longer by a predetermined time than in the case where the timer value is displayed in the second timer effect. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during execution of the target special game differs, and furthermore, the case where the count start timing for starting counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time, Also, the timer value for counting the time long by the predetermined time will be displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and the SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (8) The first timer effect is an effect of executing the introductory effect during the execution of the non-target special game. For this reason, even if the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, whether the timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the special game and the SR2 effect is executed, During the execution of the special game after that, the timer value is displayed as “0”, and it is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is performed. Therefore, by introducing the introduction effect as the timer effect, the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game in progress or the SR2 effect in the special game after that is enhanced. And to improve the interest for the game.

  (9) The timer effect includes an effect of displaying a timer value for counting the timer across a plurality of consecutive special games including the target special game and the non-target special game. For this reason, in the special game, even when the timer value for counting the timer is displayed, the sense of expectation for the display of the timer value for counting over the next special game can be enhanced. , To improve the interest in the game.

  (10) Even if the variation time of the non-target special game is any of a plurality of types of variation time according to the number of special reservations, the target special game is started based on the variation time of the non-target special game A combined time of the time until the start of the target special game and the time until the SR2 effect is performed is specified. For this reason, it is possible to display a timer value that performs counting across non-target special games and target special games, thereby enhancing a sense of expectation for the timer value that performs counting across the next special game. It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

(11) The variation time of the non-target special game is any of a plurality of types of variation time according to the number of reserved special games pending at the start of the non-target special game. When the non-target special game is a special game for a plurality of times, SR2 effect is executed after the time until the target special game is started and the target special game is started based on any of plural types of variation time The provisional time (provisional total time) with the time until is specified. Then, the timer effect is added to display a timer value for adjusting the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed after counting by the timer based on the provisional time There is an effect. Therefore, the variation time of the non-target special game is any of a plurality of types of variation time according to the number of reserved special games, and even if the non-target special game is a special game multiple times, the non-target special game The timer value can be counted across a plurality of special games as special games and a target special game, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (12) Also, even if the timer value is counted based on the provisional time, the timer value that adjusts the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed thereafter Can be displayed, the stage effect on counting of the time until the SR2 stage is performed can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, although the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is executable, the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, when one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles are performed during one special game, the timer effect may be executed across a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the variation patterns selected in the low base state include variation patterns HP23 to HP26, HP33 to HP36, HP45, and HP46 in addition to the variation patterns HP11 to HP16 in the first embodiment. There is. The variation patterns HP25, HP26, HP35, HP36, and HP46 are defined as the big hit variation patterns, and the variation patterns HP23, HP24, HP33, and HP34 are respectively defined as the out-of-reach reach variation patterns.

  The variation patterns HP13, HP15, HP23, HP25, HP33, HP35, and HP45 are variation patterns for which the SR1 effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14, HP16, HP24, HP26, HP34, HP36 and HP46 are variation patterns for which the SR2 effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of fluctuation cycles (the number of continuous operations) executed in one fluctuation game is associated with the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation cycle is a unit effect executed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined periods in one fluctuation game, and is a unit effect accompanying the fluctuation of the decorative pattern. That is, the fluctuation cycle is a period (effect) in which one or more fluctuation cycles are executed in one special game, and one or more predetermined ones (divided) in which one fluctuation game is allocated. It is a unit effect performed in a period. In the present embodiment, as a non-final fluctuation cycle other than the final fluctuation cycle, one fluctuation cycle from the start of the display of the decorative symbol display to the stop display of the decorative symbol is regarded as one fluctuation cycle, and the final fluctuation cycle Is one fluctuation cycle from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the final display of the decorative symbol is stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number (upper limit continuous number, four times in the present embodiment) of the fluctuation cycle which can be executed during one fluctuation game is defined, and the fluctuation cycle executed during one fluctuation game is We can show big hit expectation degree by the number of times. In particular, when the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game increases, the jackpot expectation is defined to increase. In addition, when the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game reaches the upper limit number, it is defined that a big hit is determined. For this reason, in the one fluctuation game, the next fluctuation cycle is also continuously executed, and the jackpot expectation degree is increased.

  Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP16 are defined as fluctuation patterns in which one fluctuation cycle is executed in one fluctuation game. Fluctuation patterns HP23 to HP26 are defined as fluctuation patterns in which two fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game. As fluctuation patterns in which three fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, fluctuation patterns HP33 to HP36 are, and as fluctuation patterns in which four fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, fluctuation pattern HP45 , HP 46 are respectively defined.

  Also, the variation pattern is selected based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern. As a specific example, when a variation pattern (a variation variation pattern and a variation reach variation pattern) which is offset in the low base state is determined, the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “0” to “220”. If it is the case, the out-of-plane variation patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is “221” to “235”, the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern HP13 is selected. Also, when the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined in the low base state, the fluctuation pattern HP15 is selected when the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is “0” to “65”.

  As described above, the jackpot expectation rate is higher in the case of "3" than in the case where the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game is "2", and is executed in one fluctuation game. The jackpot expectation is higher in the case of "4" than in the case of the number of fluctuation cycles of "3".

  In the present embodiment, the sub control ROM 41 b stores a predetermined time (12 s in the present embodiment) as a time in which the non-final change cycle which is not the final change cycle is performed. Therefore, the time when the non-final variation cycle is performed can be specified by the sub control CPU 41a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed in the final change cycle, the sub control ROM 41b is started from the start of the last change cycle to the execution of the SR1 effect. 18s is memorized as the time of. Further, in the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed in the final fluctuation cycle, the sub control ROM 41b stores 24s as a time from the start of the final fluctuation cycle to the execution of the SR2 effect. .

  Thus, when a game start command indicating something other than the variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 is input, the sub control CPU 41a receives the non-final variation cycle time and the final variation cycle regardless of the number of special reservations. It is possible to specify the time from the start of the final variation cycle to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect.

  In the second embodiment, the “non-target special game” in the first embodiment is read as “non-final variation cycle”, and the “target special game” in the first embodiment is read as “final variation cycle”. it can. Further, in the second embodiment, for the effect pattern of the timer effect, the “number” shown in FIG. 11 is “the number of fluctuation cycles”, the “target fluctuation” shown in FIG. 11 is “the final fluctuation cycle”, and FIG. "Previous fluctuation" can be read as "non-final fluctuation cycle" respectively. "First timer effect based on a pre-read command" is "first timer effect started to be executed from a non-final fluctuation cycle" and "second timer effect based on a game start command" is executed from "final fluctuation cycle It can be read as “second timer effect”. In the second embodiment, as the timer effect, the timer effect is not executed based on the effect pattern TEP 432 in which the counting effect is executed from the provisional total counting time.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the first timer effect as the first special effect is an effect of starting execution during execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle, and of the non-final fluctuation cycle After the execution of the introduction effect is started during the execution, it is an effect that the counting effect is started during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle or the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. Further, the first special effect is an effect of starting the execution of the counting effect during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle or the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle without performing the introduction effect during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle.

  On the other hand, the second timer effect as the second special effect is an effect of starting execution during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, and after the start of the introduction effect during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, the final fluctuation cycle It is an effect that starts the execution of the counting effect during the execution of. In addition, SR2 production as special notice production is the production which starts execution at the same timing during execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the 1st timer production is executed and the case where the 2nd timer production is executed. You can say that.

  Next, the timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the timer effect based on the game start command. Also, the timer effect determination process is executed in the low base state, triggered by the input of the game start command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not it has a special variation pattern based on the input game start command (step S151). In this embodiment, fluctuation patterns HP13 to HP16, HP23 to HP26, HP33 to HP36, HP45, and HP46 are defined as the special fluctuation patterns, in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed. If it is not determined that the variation pattern is a special variation pattern, the sub control CPU 41a ends the timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern is a special variation pattern, the sub control CPU 41a executes a timer effect execution lottery process for determining whether to execute the timer effect based on the game start command (step S152).

  In this case, the second timer effect execution is performed with a higher probability when the inputted game start command is a big hit game start command than when the inputted game start command is a missed game change command. Win a lottery. As described above, the jackpot expectation can be specified depending on whether or not the second timer effect is executed.

In addition, the lottery probability of the timer effect execution lottery is set so that the big hit expectation is higher when the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle executed in one special game is larger than when the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle is small. ing. As a specific example, assuming that a big hit game start command is input, the number of times the fluctuation cycle is executed is larger when the game start command whose number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is "4" is inputted. The timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the preread command “3” is input. Assuming that a big hit game start command has been input, a game start with the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle being "2" is greater when a game start command having the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle of "3" is input. The timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the command is input. Assuming that a big hit game start command has been input, a game start with the number of executions of the variation cycle being “1” is greater when a game start command having the number of executions of the variation cycle being “2” is input. The timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the command is input. Thus, the big hit expectation can be specified by the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle executed in one special game, and the timer effect is executed when the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle in which the timer effect is executed is large. The big hit expectation is higher than when the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle is small. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special holdings when the game start command is input.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S153). If it is not determined that the timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the timer effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the timer effect including the effect pattern of the timer effect based on the game start command and the type of the introduced effect of the timer effect (step S154) ).

  In this process, when a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is "4" is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs effect pattern TEP411, TEP421, as an effect pattern of timer effect. Either TEP 422 or TEP 431 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is "3" is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, TEP322 (FIG. 11) as effect patterns of timer effect. Determine which of the two). When a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is "2" is input, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP 211 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the timer effect. Do. When a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is "1" is input, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP 111 (see FIG. 11) as an effect pattern of the timer effect. Do.

  In addition, when a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is "2" or more is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets the first introduction effect and the third introduction as the type of introduction effect. It is determined whether to execute the effect or to execute the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect. Also, when a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is “1” is input, the sub control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect as the type of introduction effect, or It is determined whether the second introduction effect is to be executed.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store the content of the determination regarding the timer effect (step S155), and ends the timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the number of fluctuation cycles for causing the timer effect to be executed by the timer effect execution number counter allocated to the sub-control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of timer effect and the type of introduced effect. (Any one of “1” to “4”) is stored. The timer effect execution number counter is a counter that is subtracted along with the execution of the fluctuation cycle, and it becomes possible to specify the number of times of execution of the fluctuation cycle in which the timer effect is executed. Further, based on the game start command, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store the type of super reach effect to be executed in the target special game. As described above, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. The sub control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determination means.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (12) of the first embodiment.
(13) For the timer effect, there are a first timer effect that starts execution during execution of a non-final change cycle before the final change cycle, and a second timer effect that starts execution during execution of the final change cycle. is there. The SR2 effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing during execution of the final variation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. For this reason, even if the timer effect is executed during the fluctuation cycle, the timer value is displayed as "0" during the fluctuation cycle, and the SR2 effect is executed, or after that. The timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the fluctuation cycle, and it is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is performed. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the fluctuation cycle under execution or the SR2 effect is executed in the later fluctuation cycle, and the game To improve the interest in

  (14) The timer effects include a first timer effect that does not execute the introduction effect during execution of the final fluctuation cycle, and a second timer effect that executes the introduction effect during execution of the final fluctuation cycle. The timer value displayed in the first timer effect starts counting during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle or during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle, and the timer value displayed in the second timer effect is During the final fluctuation cycle, counting is started after the introduction effect is performed. The SR2 effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing during execution of the final variation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the fluctuation cycle, the timer value whose counting is started during the fluctuation cycle is displayed, and the timer value is “0. "SR2 effect may be executed by being displayed as". Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation as to whether the SR2 effect is executed in the fluctuation cycle under execution or the SR2 effect is executed in the later fluctuation cycle, and the interest to the game can be improved. .

  (15) Also, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, counting is started from a time longer by a predetermined time than in the case where the timer value is displayed in the second timer effect. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during execution of the final variation cycle differs, and furthermore, the counting start timing for starting counting of the timer value is different by a predetermined time. Also, the timer value for counting the time long by the predetermined time will be displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and the SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (16) The first timer effect is an effect of executing the introductory effect during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. For this reason, even if the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the fluctuation cycle, whether the timer value is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed during the fluctuation cycle, During the execution of the subsequent fluctuation cycle, the timer value is displayed as "0" and it is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is to be executed. Therefore, by introducing the introduction effect as the timer effect, the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is performed in the changing cycle being executed or the SR2 effect is performed in the subsequent fluctuation cycle is enhanced. And to improve the interest for the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the first embodiment, the temporary total counting time is calculated based on the shortest fluctuation time among the plurality of kinds of fluctuation times of the special game in the case of outlier fluctuation, but not limited to this, for example, the longest The provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the fluctuation time, and the provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the fluctuation time other than the shortest fluctuation time and the longest fluctuation time. That is, the provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the reference fluctuation time among the plurality of kinds of fluctuation times.

-In 1st Embodiment, the additional production which performs addition to the timer value in count production was performed, but it is not restricted to this, for example, the production which subtracts the timer value in count production, the count of the timer value in count production An effect to stop may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 to HP16 and the like are variation patterns that can be selected based on random number information regardless of the number of special reservations, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a variation pattern that can be selected based on it.

  In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 and HP12 are variation patterns that can be selected based on the number of special reservations, but not limited to this, for example, variation patterns that can be selected regardless of the number of special reservations. It may be Also, the number of special holdings is not the total number of special holdings, for example, even if it is a variation pattern selectable based on the number of first special holdings, it is a variation pattern selectable based on the number of second special holdings. You may

  In the above embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the introduction image and the preparation image are displayed in the introduction effect, and the timer value is displayed in the counting effect, but the invention is not limited to this, and at least at least the introduction effect and the preparation image One of them may not be displayed. That is, the timer effect may be any effect that displays a special image related to the counting of time.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the SR effect may be controlled to be performed with a higher jackpot expectation when the second introduction effect is performed than when the first introduction effect is performed. In addition, for example, the control may be performed so that SR effect with a high jackpot expectation degree is performed more when the first introduction effect is performed than when the second introduction effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the execution of the timer effect starts, the counting effect may be performed without the introduction effect being performed. In other words, the timer effect may be executed in an effect mode in which the counting effect is executed without the introduction effect being executed.

  In the above embodiment, the counting effect for counting the time until the SR1 effect is executed as the timer value, and the counting effect for counting the time until the SR2 effect is performed as the timer value are executed, but the present invention is limited thereto Instead, for example, a counting effect may be performed which counts time until another effect such as SR3 effect is performed as a timer value. Of course, not the time until the reach effect is performed but the counting effect may be performed which counts the time until the effect other than the reach effect is performed as the timer value. Also, for example, a counting effect may be performed that counts the fluctuation time of one or more non-target special games or the fluctuation time of one or more non-final fluctuation cycles as a timer value.

  In the above embodiment, the timer effect is executed from the start of the special game and the start of the fluctuation cycle, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, from the start of the timing or the fluctuation cycle after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game The timer effect may be executed from the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. Also, the timer effect may be executed in response to the input of the pre-read command.

  In the above embodiment, the counting effect may be executed from the start of the special game or the start of the variation cycle, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, timing or variation after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game The counting effect may be performed from the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the cycle. In addition, the counting effect may be executed in response to the input of the pre-reading command.

In the embodiment, for example, any one of the various effect patterns of the timer effect may not be present, another effect pattern may be present, or a combination thereof.
In the above embodiment, the presentation mode (type) of the timer presentation is determined based on the presentation pattern of the timer presentation in which the presentation aspect of the introduction presentation, the presentation aspect of the counting presentation, etc. is defined, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, without using the effect pattern of the timer effect, the effect mode of the introduction effect, the effect mode of the counting effect, or the like may be determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, the timer effect may be performed in the high base state, or the timer effect may be performed in both the low base state and the high base state.
In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, a plurality of random numbers are used as random numbers used to determine the variation pattern May be As a specific example, the large classification and the small classification of the variation pattern may be determined based on different random numbers. Further, for example, in the case of outliers based on random numbers for reach determination, either the outlier reach fluctuation pattern or the outlier fluctuation pattern is determined, and based on the determination result, based on the value of another random number , Variation patterns may be determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that is in a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game . Also, for example, the game may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29. For example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be performed simultaneously Good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are disposed and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the function in one board is mounted as a function in the other board May be In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. In addition to the two types of substrates, for example, they may be configured as an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that performs control over effects and a display control board that performs control regarding display of an image.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by a game start command or another dedicated control command.

  In the above-described embodiment, various pieces of random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided in accordance with the number of special reservations. In this case, the random number information may be shifted each time the special game is executed, and may be stored in a storage area in which the number of special holdings is decremented by one.

In the above embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by a predetermined lottery, and the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31 is a gaming machine to which a big hit game is provided by passing through the specific passing area. (A so-called "two game machine") may be used. For example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called "one-kind two-type gaming machine") in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by winning the big hit lottery in the special game. In addition, the game may be a gaming machine (so-called, three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started in response to the game ball entering a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be assigned. In addition to the pachinko gaming machine, for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed according to a game start operation may be adopted. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether it is a slot machine for stopping symbols in the symbol variation game in response to the stopping operation or a slot machine for stopping symbols in the variation game with the elapse of a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-playing combination, etc.) is determined in response to a game start operation, and symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which symbols displayed in a stop display are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that symbols displayed in a stop display are in an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which a symbol displayed in a stop display is an advantageous combination is notified) The high probability state corresponds to the advantageous state.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) The first special effect starts the counting of time during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game or the execution of the specific symbol variation game after the start of the specific effect during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game The second special effect is an effect that displays an image, and after the execution of the specific effect is started during the execution of the specific symbol variation game, a special image for starting counting of time during the execution of the specific symbol variation game is displayed It is characterized by the fact that

  (B) The first special effect is a special image which starts counting time during execution of a non-final fluctuation cycle or during execution of a final fluctuation cycle after starting execution of a specific effect during non-final fluctuation cycle execution. The second special effect is an effect that displays a special image for starting counting of time during execution of the final variation cycle after starting execution of the specific effect during execution of the final variation cycle. It is characterized by

  (C) The special advance notice effect is executed at the same timing in the specific symbol variation game regardless of the number of reserved symbol variation games pending at the start of execution of the specific symbol variation game. It is characterized by

  (D) A big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball to the starting means, and whether to win the big hit lottery in the specific symbol variation game according to the entry of the game ball to the starting means The special effect determining means for determining whether to execute the special effect based on the specific information generating means for generating possible specific information, the specific information generated by the specific information generating means, and the special effect determining means The effect control means performs control to cause the effect executing means to execute the special effect when it is determined to execute the special effect, and the advantageous state is provided after the end of the symbol variation game winning the big hit lottery It is characterized by being a big hit game to be played.

A1: ordinary actuator, A2: special actuator, SE1: first start sensor, SE2: second start sensor, SE3: special winning sensor, SE4: gate sensor, SE5: general winning sensor, 10: pachinko gaming machine, 20: gaming Board, 22a: first special symbol display unit, 22b: second special symbol display unit, 27: effect display device (effect execution means), 28: first start opening, 29: second start opening, 30: ordinary variable member , 31: special winning opening, 32: special variable member, 33: gate, 40: main control board, 40a: main control CPU (big hit lottery means, specific information generating means) 40b: main control ROM, 40c: main control RAM 41 ... sub control board, 41 a ... sub control CPU (effect control means, special effect determination means, identification means) 41 b ... sub control ROM, 41 c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (3)

Equipped with presentation execution means for performing presentation,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a predetermined effect of displaying a predetermined image relating to the counting of time, and executes a special advance notice effect when the predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result in the predetermined effect,
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect,
In the first predetermined effect, the first effect is executed over the first effect time after the predetermined timing, and when the execution of the first effect is finished, a predetermined image is displayed to start counting time. And
The second predetermined effect performs the second effect over the second effect time after the predetermined timing, and when the execution of the second effect is finished, the predetermined image is displayed to start counting time. And
The first effect time is a time shorter than the second effect time by a predetermined time,
The special advance notice effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing in both the case where the first predetermined effect is performed and the case where the second predetermined effect is performed,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined image is an image that starts counting time from the time that is longer by the predetermined time than when displayed in the second predetermined effect when displayed in the first predetermined effect.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the contents of the special advance notice effect are common to the case where the first predetermined effect is performed and the case where the second predetermined effect is performed. The predetermined effect includes a third predetermined effect,
The special notice presentation effects include a first special notice presentation effect and a second special notice presentation effect having a lower degree of advantageous expectation in which an advantageous state is given more than the first special notice presentation effect,
The effect executing means executes a first special advance notice effect when a predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result in the first predetermined effect, and the predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result in the second predetermined effect. When the first special notice effect is performed, and the predetermined image is displayed as a special counting result in the third predetermined effect, the second special notice effect is performed,
When the predetermined image is displayed in the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect, the predetermined image is an image that starts counting time from a longer time than when displayed in the third predetermined effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.