JP2021040954A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce a feeling of strangeness when a specific display result is derivatively displayed to a player and also increasing difficulty of presuming a setup value.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: prompt performance execution means capable of executing a prompt performance (e.g., a pseudo V winning prompt performance and a V winning prompt performance) prompting to pass a game medium (e.g., a game ball) to a prescribed area (e.g., a special winning hole) by a common mode, after a special display result (e.g., a small winning symbol) is derivatively displayed and after a specific display result (e.g., a jackpot symbol) is derivatively displayed; and notification performance execution means capable of executing a notification performance (e.g., a pseudo V winning notification performance and a V winning notification performance) notifying of the passage of the game medium through the prescribed area by a common mode, after the special display result is derivatively displayed and after the specific display result is derivatively displayed. A rate of derivatively displaying the specific display result is different according to setup values, and a rate of derivatively displaying the special display result is common in any setup value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-4

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize, or is in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Some such game machines can be controlled into a special state and an advantageous state, and can execute a notification effect for notifying that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that it is possible to control a small hit game state in which the operating port is open and a big hit game state in which the big hit variable winning ball device repeats an open state and a closed state. Further, it is described that the V winning image is displayed when the V winning occurs in the small hit game state.

Further, in such a game machine, there is a device that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. For example, Patent Document 2 describes that a set value is changed by a setting change operation.

JP-A-2018-149189 (paragraphs 0053, 0054, 0283, FIG. 20) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0020)

However, when the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are combined, the production mode differs depending on whether the special display result is derived and displayed (small hit) or the specific display result is derived and displayed (big hit). This causes a sense of discomfort to the player, and there is a problem that the set value can be easily estimated by counting the number of times the specific display result is derived and displayed.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to apply a game machine capable of reducing a sense of discomfort when a specific display result is derived and displayed to a player and increasing the difficulty of estimating a set value.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display, and is any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values "1" to "6") having different advantages for the player. It is a gaming machine that can be set to the set value of, and is controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) based on the fact that a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display display result. A game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a possible special state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps 074IWS114 to S116) and a predetermined area (for example, a special winning opening) in a special state. It is possible to control the advantageous state (for example, the jackpot game state) based on the fact that the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. An aspect common to the advantageous state control means (for example, the portion where steps 074IWS117 to S120 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100), after the special display result is derived and displayed, and after the specific display result is derived and displayed. (For example, step 074IWS876, S885 in the effect control CPU 120 is executed) that can execute the promotion effect (for example, pseudo V prize promotion effect, V prize promotion effect) for promoting the passage of the game medium to the predetermined area. A notification effect (for example, a pseudo V) for notifying that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area by a common mode between the part to be displayed and after the special display result is derived and displayed and after the specific display result is derived and displayed. A notification effect execution means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 074IWS8810 and S9813) capable of executing a prize notification effect and a V prize notification effect) is provided, and the ratio of the specific display result being derived and displayed is determined. The ratio of the special display result derived and displayed differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set values "1" to "6"), regardless of the set value. It is characterized in that it is common (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the small hit probability is constant regardless of the set value). According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed to the player by making the effect mode common between when the special display result is derived and displayed and when the specific display result is derived and displayed. It is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity and increase the difficulty of guessing the set value.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 074IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special variable winning ball apparatus in feature part 074IW. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like in the feature part 074IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of a small hit game and a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature part 074IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol process processing in a feature part 074IW. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the processing after closing small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during jackpot opening. It is a flowchart which shows the processing after opening a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the setting suggestion effect decision table. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the time saving final fluctuation. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the time saving final fluctuation. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the time saving final fluctuation. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the fluctuation immediately after the end of the time saving state. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the fluctuation immediately after the end of the time saving state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode of the look-ahead icon effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode of the look-ahead icon effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode of the look-ahead icon effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D ends. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D or big hit E ends. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D ends. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D ends. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit E ends. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit middle effect processing in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value in the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode of the look-ahead icon effect in the modification 5.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, or the operation of the movable body 32.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 074IW)
Next, the feature portion 074IW of this embodiment will be described. In the feature unit 074IW, the gaming state is controlled to either a normal state (non-time saving state) or a time saving state. In this example, in the time-saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal state, and the average normal map fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal state, as compared with the normal state. There is a high probability that you will be hit by the average in the ordinary game. For example, while the probability of hitting a normal figure is 10% in the normal state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is increased to 90% in the time saving state, and a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). It will be easier to do. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, in the time saving state, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) can be obtained by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B as compared with the normal state. It may be configured so that the game ball can easily win a prize.

In this example, the variation display of the second special symbol is likely to be executed in the time saving state, but the small hit probability is increased when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as described later. Since it is configured, the time saving state is easily controlled by the small hit game state.

(Board composition)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 074IW. In the pachinko game machine 1 in the feature unit 074IW, in the game area, the first path of the flow path through which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. Of the flow paths through which the sphere flows, a second path different from the first path is mainly provided in the region on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the right side of the game area, and therefore may be called a right-handed route.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 in the game area, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area in response to the operation of the ball striking handle 30 is guided to the left game area, for example, is guided along an array of game nails. Therefore, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

The winning ball device 6A constituting the first starting winning opening is provided as a structure in which the gaming ball divided into the left gaming area of the gaming area can enter.

As a structure in which the game ball divided into the right game area of the game area can enter, the passing gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B constituting the second starting winning opening, and the special variable winning opening constituting the special winning opening A ball device 074IW17 and a special variable winning ball device 7 constituting a large winning opening are provided.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that the game ball is guided to the winning ball device 6A in the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, a game nail is provided so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7 among the winning opening structures. It has been planted. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player can hit the game ball to the right. Good.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that the game ball struck in the right game area may enter the winning ball device 6A, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is the game struck in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the likelihood that the spheres will enter them. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the game ball hit in the left game area may enter the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the game area will enter them.

The special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is a device for determining V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

(Special variable winning ball device)
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 in the feature unit 074IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom member 074IW17a formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows, and the bottom surface member 074IW17a is provided in the small hit game state. The special winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened by moving the bottom member 074IW17a backward from the closed state in which the player is moved forward. The game ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening is detected by the special winning opening switch 074IW24.

In this example, when a game ball wins a prize in the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) and is detected by the count switch 23, 15 prize balls are obtained, whereas a special variable winning ball is obtained. When a game ball wins in the ball device 074IW17 (special winning opening) and is detected by the special winning opening switch 074IW24, three prize balls are obtained. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) has 15 prize balls based on the fact that the game balls have won a prize in the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening). Controls the transmission of a payout control command that specifies a payout to the payout control means. Further, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a payout control command for designating the payout of three prize balls to the payout control means based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 (special winning opening). Control to do.

Further, the bottom member 074IW17a is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 074IW83 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is formed with a plurality of regulation pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom surface member 074IW17a. In this example, since the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is provided with a regulation piece, the flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball that flows down from the upper right to the lower left direction meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component. Let it change and delay its flow time compared to the absence of regulatory pieces.

Further, in this example, when the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 (special winning opening) is controlled to be in the open state during the small hit game, the first game ball wins in the special winning opening and the special winning opening switch. Based on the detection by 74IW24, it is determined that the V prize has been won, and on the condition that it is determined that the V prize has been won, the game is controlled to the big hit game after the small hit game is completed.

In this example, the case where the winning of the special winning opening is detected and the V winning is detected based on the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening switch 74IW24 (the detection switch is also used) is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the route in the special winning opening is branched to provide a V winning opening in one of the routes, and the V winning opening is detected based on the detection of the game ball by the V winning opening switch in the V winning opening. May be good.

When the V winning opening switch is provided separately from the special winning opening switch as described above, for example, the number of detected special winning opening switches provided on the upstream side and the V winning opening provided on the downstream side are provided. It is necessary to calculate the difference from the number of detected switches and configure it to shift to the big hit game after the small hit game based on the difference becoming 0, until the big hit game is started after the small hit game is completed. The interval period can be long. On the other hand, in this example, by configuring the special winning opening switch and the V winning opening switch as a combined detection switch, it is not necessary to perform such matching processing, and the big hit game is started after the small hit game is completed. It is possible to shorten the interval period until the game is played, and it is possible to realize smooth execution of the game.

(Board configuration)
FIG. 8-3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the feature unit 074IW. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in the feature section 074IW, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 074IW021, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), a count switch 074IW023, and a special prize. The detection signal from the mouth switch 074IW24 (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 074IW83) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or a large winning opening door (for example, a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory). It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 for the special variable winning ball device 7) and the solenoid 074IW83 for the special variable winning ball device 074IW17.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value. Of these, FIG. 8-4 (A) shows the jackpot probability and the minor hit probability when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 8-4 (B) shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In this example, it is configured so that it can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (in this example, the jackpot probability is different), and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to check the current setting value or change the setting value by executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, in this example, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in 6 stages of the setting values "1" to "6". Not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps, for example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, when the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed, the case where the set value is "1" is the jackpot probability "205/65536". It is the lowest (about 1/320) and is the most unfavorable setting for players. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "328/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is high (about 1/200), which is the most advantageous setting for the player.

On the other hand, regarding the small hit, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), it is related to any of the set values "1" to "6" when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. There is no small hit probability, which is constant as "164/65536" (about 1/400). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit probability is high regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6". It is constant as "9362/65536" (about 1/7). That is, in this example, the judgment value for small hit judgment is common regardless of the set value. Even when the jackpot probability is configured to be constant while the jackpot probability is different according to the set value in this way, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the missed probability is set to the set value "1" to By making them different in "6", the number of judgment values for each set value may be matched.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, in this example, the small hit probability when executing the variable display of the first special symbol is as low as about 1/400, whereas the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. The small hit probability when executing is as high as about 1/7, and since the variation display of the second special symbol is easily executed in the time saving state, the time saving state is easily controlled to the small hit gaming state. There is.

In this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the judgment value corresponding to the deviation is all the set values "1". It is included in the judgment values corresponding to ~ "6" (as shown in FIG. 8-4, there is no set value at which the probability of loss is 0). Then, the determination value corresponding to the loss differs depending on the set value (as shown in FIG. 8-4, the loss probability differs depending on which of the set values "1" to "6". ing).

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, for example, when the probability of loss is 0 (that is, the determination corresponding to the loss). It may be configured so that there is a setting value) that does not include a value. For example, at the set value "6" having the highest advantage (highest jackpot probability), the loss probability may be 0, and the determination value corresponding to the loss may not be included.

Further, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, there may be a case where the small hit probability is 0 (that is, a judgment value that does not include the judgment value corresponding to the small hit). For example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol (Fig. 8-4), the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 so that the judgment value for the small hit is not included. Good.

(Big hit type judgment table, small hit type judgment table)
8-5 (A) to 8-5 (D) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-5 (A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state. Further, FIG. 8-5 (B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state. Further, FIG. 8-5 (C) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state. Further, FIG. 8-5 (D) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state is selected when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the normal state, and the variable display result. To determine the type of jackpot to be either "big hit A", "big hit C", or "big hit E" based on the random number for determining the hit type when it is determined that This is the referenced table. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in this example, "big hit A" is determined with a 70% probability, "big hit C" is determined with a 15% probability, and "big hit E" is determined with a 15% probability. Is decided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state is selected and variable when executing the variable display of the first special symbol in the time saving state. When it is determined that the display result is a jackpot symbol, it is referred to to determine the jackpot type as either "big hit B" or "big hit D" based on the random number for determining the hit type. It's a table. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in this example, "big hit B" is determined with an 85% probability, and "big hit D" is determined with a 15% probability.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state is selected and variable when executing the variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state. This is a table that is referred to when it is determined that the display result is to be a jackpot symbol, and the jackpot type is determined to be "big hit E" based on the random number for determining the hit type. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), in this example, "big hit E" is determined with a 100% probability.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (D), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state is selected and variable when executing the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. This is a table that is referred to when it is determined that the display result is to be a jackpot symbol, and the jackpot type is determined to be "big hit E" based on the random number for determining the hit type. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (D), in this example, "big hit E" is determined with a 100% probability.

The "big hit A" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of four rounds and shifts to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until one fluctuation display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

The "big hit B" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of four rounds and shifts to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the 7-time fluctuation display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

The "big hit C" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of four rounds and shifts to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the fluctuation display of 99 times is finished or the next big hit occurs.

The "big hit D" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 10 rounds and shifts to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the 7-time fluctuation display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

The "big hit E" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 10 rounds and shifts to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the fluctuation display of 99 times is finished or the next big hit occurs.

The jackpot type is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, even if the number of time reductions is different (for example, 3 or 5 times) and a plurality of types of time reduction jackpots are provided, or the number of rounds is different (for example, 2 rounds or 7 rounds) and a plurality of types of time reduction jackpots are provided. Good. Further, in this example, the case where only the time-saving jackpot that shifts to the time-saving state after the jackpot game ends is provided, but the non-time-saving jackpot (normal jackpot) that does not shift to the time-saving state after the jackpot game ends is provided. It may be configured. Further, in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the jackpot E (10R time-saving jackpot) is determined with a 100% probability, but the variation of the second special symbol is shown. Even when the display is executed, it may be configured to be determined by a plurality of types of jackpots.

8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B) are explanatory views showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-6 (A) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-6 (B) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the small hit type determination table for the first special symbol is selected when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and the variable display result is set to the small hit symbol. This is a table that is referred to for determining the type of small hit as "small hit A" based on the random number for determining the hit type when the determination of is made. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in this example, "small hit A" is determined with a 100% probability.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol is selected when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and the variable display result is converted into the small hit symbol. When it is determined to do so, the type of small hit is either "small hit B", "small hit C", "small hit D", or "small hit E" based on the random number for determining the hit type. It is a table referenced to determine the random number. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in this example, "small hit B" is determined with a 50% probability, "small hit C" is determined with a 30% probability, and "small hit C" is determined with a 10% probability. It is determined as "small hit D" and has a 10% probability of being determined as "small hit E".

"Small hit A" is controlled to the big hit game state of the second to fourth rounds on the condition that the V prize is won during the small hit game (first round), and the time is shortened after the end of the big hit game state. It is a small hit to shift to the state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until one fluctuation display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

"Small hit B" is controlled to the big hit game state of the second to fourth rounds on the condition that the V prize is won during the small hit game (first round), and the time is shortened after the end of the big hit game state. It is a small hit to shift to the state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the 7-time fluctuation display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

"Small hit C" is controlled to the big hit game state of the 2nd to 7th rounds on the condition that the V prize is won during the small hit game (1st round), and the time is shortened after the end of the big hit game state. It is a small hit to shift to the state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the 7-time fluctuation display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

"Small hit D" is controlled to the big hit game state of the 2nd to 10th rounds on the condition that the V prize is won during the small hit game (1st round), and the time is shortened after the end of the big hit game state. It is a small hit to shift to the state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the 7-time fluctuation display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

"Small hit E" is controlled to the big hit game state of the 2nd to 10th rounds on the condition that the V prize is won during the small hit game (1st round), and the time is shortened after the end of the big hit game state. It is a small hit to shift to the state. When the state shifts to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the fluctuation display of 99 times is finished or the next big hit occurs.

The small hit type is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, a plurality of types of small hits may be provided with different number of time reductions (for example, 3 times or 5 times). Further, it may be configured to provide a small hit without V winning, which is substantially impossible to win a V during the small hit game and does not shift to the big hit game after the small hit game. Further, in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the case where the small hit A is determined with a 100% probability is shown, but the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Even in this case, it may be configured to be determined by a plurality of types of small hits.

(Open pattern of small hit game and big hit game)
Next, the opening pattern of the small hit game will be described. FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the small hit game and the big hit game. Of these, FIG. 8-7 (A) shows the opening pattern of the small hit game and the big hit game after winning the V prize. Further, FIG. 8-7 (B) shows an opening pattern of the jackpot game based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol.

First, the opening pattern of the small hit game and the big hit game after winning the V will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7 (A). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the predetermined special winning opening opening time (fanfare time) elapses after the small hit game is started at the timing S11, the special winning opening is opened for 0.016 seconds. Performed 10 times.

In this example, the opening time of each special winning opening in the small hit (small hits A to E) is as short as 0.016 seconds, but as already explained, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 has a plurality of open times. On the bottom member 074IW17a of the special variable winning ball device 074IW17, about 2 to 3 game balls meander and flow down, so that the bottom member 074IW17a opens even if the opening time is short. If the state is controlled, the game ball on the bottom member 074IW17a can fall into the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 to win a prize.

If a game ball wins in the special winning opening and wins a V, after the closing time (interval time) and small hit end time (ending time) of a predetermined period have passed after the final opening of the special winning opening is completed, a big hit After shifting to the gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) from the second round to the final round (fourth round, seventh round, or tenth round). Is controlled to the open state (period of timings S12 to S13).

However, in the small hit game (1st round), if the game ball does not win in the special winning opening and the V prize does not occur, the game does not shift to the big hit game after the 2nd round after the small hit game ends. , The small hit game will end as it is.

In this example, when the final opening of the special winning opening is completed in the small hit game, the small hit game is ended based on the lapse of the closing time (interval time) and the small hit end time (ending time). Cases are shown, but not limited to such aspects. For example, detection switches capable of detecting a game ball are provided in the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 (special winning opening) at two locations, the upstream side and the downstream side, and after the final closing time (interval time) has elapsed, the upstream side. Wait until the number of detections of the detection switch on the side and the detection switch on the downstream side match (all the winning game balls are ejected in the special winning opening), then shift to the small hit end time (ending time), and the small hit The small hit game may be configured to end when the end time (ending time) has elapsed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-7 (B), an opening pattern of the jackpot game based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the predetermined time before opening the big winning opening (fanfare time) elapses after starting the big hit game at the timing S21, the opening of the special winning opening is 10 for 0.016 seconds. It will be held once, and the special winning opening for 27 seconds will be opened once. In this way, in this example, even when the big hit game is executed based on the derivation and display of the big hit symbol, the special winning opening is opened in the first round, and it looks like a small hit game. Similar opening control (control that the special winning opening is opened 10 times for 0.016 seconds) is performed. However, when the jackpot game is executed, the number of winnings of the game balls during the round becomes a predetermined number (10 in this example) even before the opening time of the special winning opening or the big winning opening ends. Even if it reaches, the round ends, so unless the player does not perform any firing operation, there is almost no case where the special winning opening is opened for 27 seconds (the number of winnings is 10 before that). Will be reached).

In this example, the opening time of each special winning opening in the first round of the big hit (big hits A to E) is as short as 0.016 seconds, but as already explained, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is used. Is formed with a plurality of regulation pieces, and on the bottom member 074IW17a of the special variable winning ball device 074IW17, about 2 to 3 game balls meander and flow down, so even if the opening time is short, the bottom member 074IW17a If is controlled to the open state, the game ball on the bottom member 074IW17a can fall into the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 to win a prize.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the second and subsequent rounds of the jackpot game are entered, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large) from the second round to the final round (fourth round or tenth round). Control to the open state of the winning opening) is performed (the period from timing S22 to S23).

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature unit 074IW. Of these, FIG. 8-8 (A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-8 (B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol.

First, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-8 (A). As shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the variation is displayed during the normal state, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normally) is used as the variation pattern. Fluctuation), Fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (shortening variation), Fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (Normal reach), Fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (Super reach α), Fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (Super reach β) .. Further, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the deviation occurs during the time saving state, the fluctuation patterns include the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation), the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), and the fluctuation pattern. It is determined to be either PA2-2 (super reach α) or variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed and a big hit occurs during the normal state, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is used as the fluctuation pattern. (Normal reach), fluctuation pattern PB1-2 (super reach α), fluctuation pattern PB1-3 (super reach β) is determined. In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, if a big hit occurs during the time saving state, the fluctuation patterns include the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 (normal reach), the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 (super reach α), and the fluctuation. It is determined to be either pattern PB1-3 (super reach β) or fluctuation pattern PB1-4 (shortening fluctuation).

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-8 (B). As shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and the deviation occurs during the normal state, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Will be done. Further, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the variation other than the final variation in the time reduction occurs during the time reduction state, the variation pattern is determined to be the variation pattern PA3-3 (shortened variation). On the other hand, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the time reduction final variation causes a deviation during the time reduction state, the variation pattern PA3-2 is determined as the variation pattern. That is, even in the time saving state, when the time saving final fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 having a long fluctuation time of 40 seconds is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if a big hit occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PB3-5 is determined as the variation pattern. .. In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if a big hit occurs due to a fluctuation other than the time-saving final fluctuation during the time-saving state, either the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 or the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is used as the fluctuation pattern. Will be decided. Further, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a big hit occurs in the time reduction final variation during the time reduction state, the variation pattern is determined to be either the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern PB3-4. To. In this example, when the final fluctuation of the time reduction is a big hit during the time reduction state, the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 has a probability of 70% and the fluctuation time is 15 seconds, and the fluctuation time is 40 seconds with a probability of 30%. And a long fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if a small hit occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PC3-5 is determined as the variation pattern. To. Further, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs due to a variation other than the time reduction final variation during the time reduction state, either the variation pattern PC3-1 or the variation pattern PC3-2 is used as the variation pattern. Is decided. Further, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs due to the time reduction final variation during the time reduction state, the variation pattern is determined to be either the variation pattern PC3-3 or the variation pattern PC3-4. Will be done. In this example, when the final fluctuation of the time reduction is a small hit during the time reduction state, the fluctuation pattern PC3-4 has a probability of 70% and the fluctuation time is 15 seconds, and the fluctuation time is 40 with a probability of 30%. The fluctuation pattern PC3-3, which is as long as seconds, is determined.

Further, in this example, when the number of time reductions is controlled to be a plurality of times (7 times or 99 times in this example) after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of 4 times is ended after the end of the big hit game. Until this is done, the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 (variation time 0.5 seconds) of the shortened fluctuation is determined regardless of whether it is a miss, a small hit, or a big hit.

Further, in this example, in the normal symbol process process (step S26), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol is a hit (per ordinary symbol), and based on the determination result, the normal symbol is displayed. The control to execute the variable display is performed. In this example, it is decided that the normal state has a 10% probability of hitting the normal figure, and the time saving state has a 90% probability. It is decided that it will be a hit with a probability. Further, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) in the open state based on the determination that the normal symbol hit is achieved in the normal symbol process process (step S26).

(Game flow)
Here, the flow of the game in the feature unit 074IW will be described. In this example, when the game state is the normal state (normal state (non-time saving state)), the player performs a firing operation (so-called left-handed) of the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area. In this example, the game ball that has entered the left area of the game area cannot or is difficult to win in the second start winning opening, and since the probability of hitting a normal figure is low in the normal state, the game is played in the second starting winning opening. It is extremely rare for a ball to win a prize, and in most cases, a variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

Next, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the normal state, or when a V prize is won during the small hit game (rarely, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol). It may be a case or a case where a V prize is won), and it is controlled to a big hit game state (so-called first hit big hit game state). Then, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state, and the time saving state is maintained until the variation display of 1, 7, or 99 times is completed.

When controlled to the time saving state, the player performs a firing operation (so-called right-handed) of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. In this example, the game ball that has entered the right area of the game area cannot or is difficult to win in the first start winning opening, and the probability of hitting a normal figure is high in a short time state (and the second special symbol). The variable display is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol), and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in most cases. Therefore, in this example, in the time saving state, there is a 1/7 probability of a small hit (see FIG. 8-4 (B)).

If a small hit occurs and a V prize is won by the time the variable display of 1, 7, or 99 times is completed (by the time the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied) after shifting to the time saving state, V After finishing the big hit game after winning, the time saving state is controlled again, and the time saving state is maintained until the variable display of 1, 7, or 99 times is finished. Therefore, in this example, if the time saving state continues, it is easy to be controlled by the big hit game via the small hit, and the continuous villa state where the big hit is likely to occur continuously. On the other hand, when the variable display of 1, 7, or 99 times is finished and the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, the time saving state is ended and the normal state is returned (the consecutive villa state is ended).

Further, in this example, in the time saving state, a small hit is generated with a certain probability of 1/7 by executing the variable display of the second special symbol. Therefore, a big hit is made by winning a V during the small hit game. The basic flow of the game machine is to aim for the occurrence of, but there are cases where big hits A to E (so-called direct hits) occur with a probability of 1/320 to 1/200.

(Direction control command)
8-9 and 8-10 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Fluctuating pattern command). The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when any of the commands 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is to be missed.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (big hit A designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the jackpot A. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (big hit B designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the jackpot B. The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (big hit C designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the jackpot C. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (big hit D designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the jackpot D. The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (big hit E designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the jackpot E.

The command 9010 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit A designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the small hit A. .. The command 9011 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 designation command (small hit B designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the small hit B. .. The command 9012 (H) is an effect control command (display result 9 designation command (small hit C designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the small hit C. .. The command 9013 (H) is an effect control command (display result 10 designation command (small hit D designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the small hit D. .. The command 9014 (H) is an effect control command (display result 11 designation command (small hit E designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit E. ..

The commands A000 (H) to A002 (H) are effect control commands (first symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. Of these, the command A000 (H) is the first symbol confirmation A designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds. Further, the command A001 (H) is a first symbol confirmation B designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 5 seconds. Further, the command A002 (H) is a first symbol confirmation C designation command for designating that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds.

The commands A100 (H) to A102 (H) are effect control commands (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol. Of these, the command A100 (H) is a second symbol confirmation A designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds. Further, the command A101 (H) is a second symbol confirmation B designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 5 seconds. Further, the command A102 (H) is a second symbol confirmation C designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds.

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of the jackpot game. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game.

The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big winning opening) for designating the display during the round during the big hit game. The number of rounds to be displayed in "XX" is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big winning opening) that specifies the display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

The command B300 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of the small hit game. The command B301 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game.

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a command for designating a prize in the prize opening) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the prize opening.

The commands B401 (H) to B402 (H) are effect control commands (special winning opening winning designation commands) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the special winning opening. Of these, the command B401 (H) is a special winning opening winning A designation command that specifies that the game ball has won a prize in the special winning opening during the small hit game. Further, the command B402 (H) is a special winning opening winning B designation command for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the special winning opening during the big hit game.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has decreased by one. The command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has decreased by 1.

The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command that indicates whether or not a big hit is obtained, whether or not a small hit is made, the type of big hit, and the judgment result of the type of small hit among the judgment results at the time of winning. Design specification command). Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category command) indicating the determination result of the variation pattern or the variation pattern type among the determination results at the time of winning.

The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (normal background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the normal state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving background designation command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the time saving state.

FIG. 8-11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. The command C400 (H) is a symbol 1 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is out of order.

The command C401 (H) is a symbol 2 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the jackpot A. Further, the command C402 (H) is a symbol 3 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the jackpot B. Further, the command C403 (H) is a symbol 4 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the jackpot C. Further, the command C404 (H) is a symbol 5 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the jackpot D. Further, the command C405 (H) is a symbol 6 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the jackpot E.

The command C410 (H) is a symbol 7 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the small hit A. Further, the command C411 (H) is a symbol 8 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the small hit B. Further, the command C412 (H) is a symbol 9 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the small hit C. Further, the command C413 (H) is a symbol 10 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the small hit D. Further, the command C414 (H) is a symbol 11 designation command for designating that the winning determination result is the small hit E.

When the effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 8-9 to 8-11, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. The effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-9 to 8-11 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating the game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process processing in the feature unit 074IW. In this example, the start winning determination process (step 074IWS101) is substantially the same as the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Further, the special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS110) to the special symbol stop processing (step 074IWS113) are substantially the same as the special symbol normal processing (step S110) to the special symbol stop processing (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 074IWS114). Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (so-called direct hit), the process proceeds to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 074IWS117).

Small hit release pre-processing (step 074IWS114): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 100 executes a process of controlling the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 to the open state, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) to the small hit opening process (step). It is updated to a value (5 in this example) according to 074IWS115).

Small hit opening process (step 074IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. If the opening time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is open, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is controlled to be in the closed state, and the closing time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is closed and is still open. When the number of times remains, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is controlled to be in the open state. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the special winning opening switch 74IW24 is turned on, and when the first turning on of the special winning opening switch 74IW24 is detected, the V winning flag is set. When all the opening of the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is completed and the closing time (interval time) has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to the small hit post-closing process (step 074IWS116) (step 074IWS116). In this example, update to 6).

Small hit closing post-processing (step 074IWS116): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. When the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 074IWS117). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS110).

The jackpot opening pre-processing (step 074IWS117) to jackpot end processing (step 074IWS120) is substantially the same as the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) to jackpot end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

In this example, when the game is determined to be a big hit and the big hit / small hit symbol is derived and displayed, or after a V prize is generated during the small hit game and the small hit game is completed, the game immediately shifts to the big hit game. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of immediately shifting to the jackpot game, the game is configured to shift to the jackpot game on the condition that the game ball has passed through the operating gate (which may also be used as the passing gate 41) provided in the game area. May be good.

(Starting prize judgment process)
FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (step 074IWS101). In the start winning determination process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 074IWS1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1221. When the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 074IWS1212).

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step 074IWS1213). Further, the CPU 103 increments the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number by 1 (step 074IWS1214). Next, the CPU 103 extracts a value from a counter for generating each random number such as a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number, and stores them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. (Step 074IWS1215). A storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer and is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process of preliminarily determining the variation display result and the variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (step 074IWS1216). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step 074IWS1217), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1217). Step 074IWS1218). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1219). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1221.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 074IWS1221). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 074IWS1222).

If the second hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second hold storage number counter by 1 (step 074IWS1223). Further, the CPU 103 increases the value of the total pending storage counter by 1 (step 074IWS1224). Next, the CPU 103 extracts a value from a counter for generating each random number such as a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number, and stores them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer. (Step 074IWS1225). A storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer and is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (step 074IWS1226). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step 074IWS1227), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1227). Step 074IWS1228). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1229). Then, the start winning determination process is completed.

(Special design normal processing)
8-14 and 8-15 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step 074IWS110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 074IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is confirmed. If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step 074IWS52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second hold storage number counter for counting the second hold storage number is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to the data indicating "second" (step 074IWS53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 074IWS54).

In the feature unit 074IW, by executing the processes of steps 074IWS52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are executed in the order in which the game ball wins the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. It may be configured as follows.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 074IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 074IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter, and each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has a storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

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

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (step 074IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control CPU 120 according to the current gaming state (step 074IWS58). In this case, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the time saving background designation command when the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set. Further, the CPU 103 normally controls to transmit the background designation command if the time saving flag is not set.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number from the random number buffer area (step 074IWS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 074IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the hit determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step 074IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs a big hit determination. The jackpot judgment module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot judgment value (see Fig. 8-4 (A)) with a random number for hit judgment, and if they match, decides to make a jackpot. is there. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. When the value of the random number for hit determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in step 074IWS63), the process proceeds to step 074IWS64. On the other hand, if it is decided not to make a big hit (N in step 074IWS63), the process proceeds to step 074IWS67. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

In step 074IWS64, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (big hit A to big hit E) corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the hit type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area as the big hit type (step 074IWS65). In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether the value set in the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first" or a value indicating "second", and whether or not the time saving flag is set. Correspondingly, any one of the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (D) is selected. Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to read out the hit type determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step 074IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and the jackpot is determined. Determine the type. Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 074IWS66). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS73.

On the other hand, in step 074IWS67, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the small hit determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) is selected, and the value of the special symbol pointer is set. When "second" is shown, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (C) is selected. Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected small hit determination table to perform a lottery process based on the hit determination random number, and determines whether or not to make a small hit (step 074IWS68). In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of being determined as a small hit is about 1/400, and the variation of the second special symbol. When the display is executed, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of about 1/7.

If it is determined to be a small hit (Y in step 074IWS69), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step 074IWS70). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (small hit A to small hit E) corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the hit type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area as the small hit type (step 074IWS71). In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether the value set in the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first" or a value indicating "second", as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A). Select any of the small hit type determination tables shown in (B). Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected small hit type determination table to read the hit type determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step 074IWS101) and stored in advance in the second hold storage buffer, and determines the small hit type. Do. Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 074IWS72). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS73.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display during the time reduction state is 0 (step 074IWS73). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 (that is, in the time reduction state), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the time reduction counter value (step 074IWS74), and the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not (step 074IWS75). If the value of the time saving counter after subtraction is 0 (that is, if the current fluctuation display is the time saving final fluctuation), the CPU 103 has decided to end the time saving state at the end of this fluctuation. The indicated time saving end determination flag is set (step 074IWS76).

In this example, even if the value of the time reduction counter is determined to be 0 in step 074IWS75, the time reduction flag is maintained and the time reduction state is continued only by setting the time reduction end determination flag at this stage. Then, the time saving flag is reset at the timing of ending the variation display, and the time saving state is ended (see step 074IWS1126 described later).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 074IWS111) (step 074IWS77).

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step 074IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (step 074IWS1701). .. If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving end determination flag is set. (Step 074IWS1702). If the time saving end determination flag is set (that is, if the time saving final variation), the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern table for the time saving final variation according to the display result as a table for determining the variation pattern. (Step 074IWS1703).

By executing the process of step 074IWS1708 described later using the fluctuation pattern table selected in step 074IWS1703, if there is a deviation in the time saving final fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is determined, and the time saving final fluctuation becomes a big hit. In some cases, the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 or the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is determined, and in the case of a small hit in the time saving final fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern PC3-3 or the fluctuation pattern PC3-4 is determined.

If the value of the special symbol pointer is not a value indicating "second" in step 074IWS1701 (that is, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol), or in step 074IWS1702, the time saving end determination flag is set. If not (that is, it is not the time saving final fluctuation), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot number counter for counting the number of executions of the fluctuation display after the jackpot game ends is 0 (that is, if it is not the time saving final fluctuation). Step 074IWS1704). If the value of the jackpot count counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the jackpot count counter value (step 074IWS1705). A variation pattern table for shortened variation is selected as a table for determining the variation pattern (step 074IWS1706).

In this example, as will be described later, when the time saving state is controlled to 7 times or 99 times after the big hit game ends, "4" is set in the big hit after number counter at the end of the big hit game (step 074IWS543). reference). Then, by executing the processes of steps 074IWS1704 to S1706, in this example, when the time reduction state is controlled to be 7 times or 99 times after the end of the big hit game, the variation is 4 times after the end of the big hit game. Until the display is finished, the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 (variation time 0.5 seconds) of the shortened fluctuation is determined regardless of whether it is a miss, a small hit, or a big hit.

If the value of the jackpot count counter is 0 in step 074IWS1704, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern table according to the gaming state and the display result as a table for determining the variation pattern (step 074IWS1707).

Next, the CPU 103 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 074IWS1703, S1706, and S1707 and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in 8 is to be used (step 074IWS1708). In this example, by determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. After determining the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1709).

Further, when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in step 074IWS1708, the CPU 103 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer and measures the fluctuation time. (Step 074IWS1710), and the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is started (step 074IWS1711). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 074IWS1712).

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process (step 074IWS112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not to make a big hit, and then decides whether or not to make a small hit, if it has not yet been transmitted. As a result, a control for transmitting one of the display result specification commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the big hit type and the determination result of the small hit type. (Step 074IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step 074IWS1122), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step 074IWS1123), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving end determination flag is set (step 074IWS1124). If the time saving end determination flag is set (that is, when ending the time saving final fluctuation), the CPU 103 resets the set time saving end determination flag (step 074IWS1125). Further, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag (step 074IWS1126) and ends the time saving state.

In this example, the processing of steps 074IWS73 to S76 of the special symbol normal processing and the processing of steps 074IWS1124 to S1126 of the special symbol variation processing are executed to display the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol. The case where the time saving state is terminated based on the total number of times with the display reaching a predetermined upper limit number of times (in this example, 1, 7, or 99 times) is shown. Not limited. For example, a second time reduction counter that counts only the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, in addition to the time reduction counter that counts the total number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. Is configured to provide, and the time saving state is terminated based on the fact that either the value of the time saving counter or the value of the second time saving counter reaches the upper limit first. Good.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variation display ending this time is out of order (step 074IWS1127). Whether or not the fluctuation display ending this time is out of order is determined by, for example, checking whether or not the big hit flag and the small hit flag are set, and if neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set. It may be determined that it is out of alignment. If the variation display that ends this time is out of order, the CPU 103 responds to "10 seconds" in the symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Set the value (step 074IWS1128). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1129). In this case, control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds. Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1139.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation display ending this time is not out of place (that is, if it is a big hit fluctuation or a small hit fluctuation), a value corresponding to "0.5 seconds" is set in the symbol confirmation period timer (step 074IWS1130). ). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1131). In this case, control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1139.

By executing the processing of steps 074IWS1124 to S1131, in this example, in the case of a short time final fluctuation, a long period of 10 seconds is set as the symbol confirmation period if it is out of order, and other big hits and small hits are set. If this is the case, the normal 0.5 second is set as the symbol confirmation period.

If the time saving end determination flag is not set (N in step 074IWS1124), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag is set (step 074IWS1132). If the time saving flag is not set (that is, in the normal state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (step 074IWS1133). If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is terminated), the CPU 103 makes a small hit for the variation display that ends this time. It is confirmed whether or not it is a thing (step 074IWS1134). Whether or not the variation display ending this time is a small hit can be determined by checking, for example, whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the variation display ending this time is a small hit, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to "5 seconds" in the symbol determination period timer (step 074IWS1135). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1136). In this case, control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation B designation command or the second symbol confirmation B designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 5 seconds. Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1139.

On the other hand, when the time saving flag is set in step 074IWS1132 (that is, when the time saving state is set), or when the value of the special symbol pointer does not become the value indicating "second" in step 074IWS1133 (that is, the first one). When the variation display of the special symbol is terminated), when the variation display terminated this time in step 074IWS1134 is not a small hit (that is, when it is a big hit variation or a missed variation), the CPU 103 sets the symbol determination period timer. A value corresponding to "0.5 seconds" is set (step 074IWS1137). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1138). In this case, control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command that specifies that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1139.

By executing the process of step 074IWS1132 to S1138, in this example, in the fluctuation other than the time saving final fluctuation, if the small hit fluctuation is executed in the second special symbol during the normal state, the symbol determination period is 5 A long period of seconds is set, otherwise a normal 0.5 second is set as the symbol confirmation period.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step 074IWS113) (step 074IWS1139).

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step 074IWS113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol confirmation period timer (step 074IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 074IWS132). .. If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended), the process ends.

If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the jackpot flag is set in the CPU 103. It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step 074IWS133). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set and the time saving number counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display during the time saving state if it is set. (Step 074IWS134). Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS135). Next, the CPU 103 sets a large winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the large winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 074IWS136). Next, the CPU 103 sets "0" in the round number counter for counting the number of rounds during the jackpot game (step 074IWS137). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 074IWS138).

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 074IWS139). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag and the time saving number counter if it is set (step 074IWS140).

In this example, if a small hit occurs during the time saving state by executing the process of step 074IWS140, the time saving state is temporarily terminated when the small hit game is started, and then after the V prize is won. When the big hit game of is finished, it will be controlled to the time saving state again.

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS141). Next, the CPU 103 uses a special winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is controlled to the open state, according to the fanfare time of a small hit. Set the value (step 074IWS142). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release preprocessing (step 074IWS114) (step 074IWS143).

If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is out of order), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS110) (step 074IWS144).

(Pre-processing for small hit opening)
FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening pre-processing (step 074IWS114) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening pre-opening time timer has timed out (step 074IWS401). If the time timer before opening the special winning opening has not timed out (that is, the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process ends as it is.

If the time before opening the special winning opening time timer has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 074IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 to the open state (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed). Step 074IWS402). Further, the CPU 10103 sets a value corresponding to the first opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) of the special winning opening in the opening time timer (step 074IWS403).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step 074IWS115) (step 074IWS404).

(Processing during small hit opening)
FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (step 074IWS115) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening switch 074IW24 is turned on (step 074IWS421). If the special winning opening switch 074IW24 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 issues a special winning opening winning A designation command to the effect control CPU 120. (Step 074IWS422).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the V winning has been set is set (step 074IWS423). If the V-winning flag is set (that is, if the V-winning has already been detected), the process proceeds to step 074IWS430. If the V winning flag is set (that is, if the V winning flag has not been detected yet), the CPU 103 sets the V winning flag (step 074IWS424). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS430.

In this example, by executing the processes of steps 074IWS421 to S424, if there are multiple winnings in the special winning opening during the small hit game, the occurrence of V winning is detected based on the first winning. And the V winning flag is set.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening or the large winning opening is 0 (step 074IWS430). If the value of the open time timer is not 0 (that is, if the special winning opening is being opened), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the open time timer (step 074IWS431), and the value of the open time timer after the subtraction is It is confirmed whether or not it is 0 (step 074IWS432). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 074IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 in the closed state (step 074IWS433). Further, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined closing time (a value corresponding to the interval time (step 074IWS434) in the closing time timer for measuring the closing time after opening the special winning opening, and ends the process.

If the opening time timer is 0 in step 074IWS430 (that is, if the special winning opening is closed), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the closing time timer value (step 074IWS435), and the value of the closing time timer after the subtraction. It is confirmed whether or not is 0 (step 074IWS436). If the value of the closing time timer is 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not all the opening of the special winning openings has already been completed (step 074IWS437). In this example, if the special winning opening has already been opened 10 times, it is determined as Y in step 074IWS437, and the process proceeds to step 074IWS440.

If all the special winning openings have not been opened (that is, if the 2nd to 10th opening remains), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 074IW83 and opens the special variable winning ball device 074IW17. (Step 074IWS438). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) in the closing time timer (step 074IWS439). Then, the process ends.

If all the special winning openings have been opened (Y in step 074IWS437), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit closing post-processing (step 074IWS116) (step 074IWS440). ).

(Post-processing after closing small hits)
FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing a small hit closing post-processing (step 074IWS116) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit closing post-processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 074IWS451), and if the small hit end display timer is set, proceeds to step 074IWS453. When the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays on the small hit end display timer corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 074IWS452), and the process ends.

In step 074IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS454). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 074IWS455). When the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the V winning flag (step 074IWS456). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS457). Further, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before opening the big winning opening (step 074IWS458). Next, the CPU 103 sets the round number counter to "1" (step 074IWS459).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 074IWS117) (step 074IWS460).

When it is confirmed that the V winning flag is not set in the process of step 074IWS456, the CPU 103 resets the small hit flag (step 074IWS461). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the small hit end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS462). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS110) (step 074IWS463).

(Big hit pre-opening treatment)
FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing a jackpot opening pre-processing (step 074IWS117) in the special symbol process processing. In the big hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the time timer before opening the big winning opening has timed out (step 074IWS1401). If the time timer before opening the big prize opening has not timed out (that is, the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process ends as it is.

If the time before opening the big winning opening timer has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the round number counter (step 074IWS1402). In this case, when the jackpot game is controlled based on the jackpots A to E, since "0" is set as the initial value in the round number counter in step 074IWS137, the addition process of step 074IWS1402. Is executed, the value of the round number counter is updated to "1". Further, when the big hit game is controlled based on the occurrence of the V prize, since "1" is set as the initial value in the round number counter in step 074IWS459, the addition process of step 074IWS1402 is executed. Updates the value of the round number counter to "2". Therefore, in the case of big hits A to E, the big hit opening pre-processing is executed from the first round, and in the case of after the V prize is generated, the big hit start pre-processing is executed from the second round.

Next, the CPU 103 clears the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winnings of the game ball to the special winning opening or the large winning opening to 0 (step 074IWS1403). Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the display command during the opening of the winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1404). In this case, if the value of the round number counter is "1", "01" is set in the EXT data and the large winning opening opening display command is transmitted, and if the value of the round number counter is "2", "02" is set in the EXT data, and the display command for opening the big winning opening is transmitted.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the round to be started this time is the first round (step 074IWS1405). Specifically, whether or not it is the first round can be determined by confirming whether or not the value of the round number counter is "1". In the first round, the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 074IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 in the open state (step 074IWS1406). On the other hand, if it is not the first round (that is, if it is the second round), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 82 and controls the special variable winning ball device 7 in the open state (step 074IWS1407).

By executing the processing of steps 074IWS1405 to S1407, when the big hits A to E and the big hit start pre-processing are executed from the first round, the special winning opening is controlled to the open state, and it is also a small hit game. Opening control of the same aspect is started. On the other hand, when it is a big hit after the V winning and the big hit start pre-processing is executed from the second round, the big winning opening is controlled to be in the open state.

Next, the CPU 10103 sets a value corresponding to the first opening time of the special winning opening or the large winning opening in the opening time timer (step 074IWS1408). In this case, when the special winning opening is controlled to the open state, a value corresponding to 0.016 seconds is set in the opening time timer, and when the large winning opening is controlled to the open state, the opening time timer is set to 29. A value corresponding to seconds is set.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the processing during the jackpot opening (step 074IWS118) (step 074IWS1409).

(Processing during jackpot opening)
FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot opening process (step 074IWS118) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot opening process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening switch 074IW24 or the count switch 23 is turned on (step 074IWS1421). If the special winning opening switch 074IW24 or the count switch 23 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening or the large winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sets the value of the winning number counter. 1 is added (step 074IWS1422). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the special winning opening winning B designation command to the effect control CPU 120 when the special winning opening switch 074IW24 is turned on, and when the count switch 23 is turned on, a large winning prize is obtained. Control is performed to transmit the mouth winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1423).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (10 in this example) (step 074IWS1424). If the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1439.

If neither the special winning opening switch 074IW24 nor the count switch 23 is turned on (N in step 074IWS1421), or if the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number (N in step 074IWS1424), it is currently It is confirmed whether or not the round of is the first round (step 074IWS1425). Specifically, whether or not it is the first round can be determined by confirming whether or not the value of the round number counter is "1".

If it is not the first round (that is, if it is the second round or later), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the open time timer (step 074IWS1426), and whether or not the value of the open time timer after the subtraction is 0. (Step 074IWS1427). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 82 and controls the special variable winning ball device 7 in the closed state (step 074IWS1428). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1440.

In the case of the first round (Y in step 074IWS1425), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the open time timer is 0 (step 074IWS1429). If the value of the open time timer is not 0 (that is, if the special winning opening is being opened), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the open time timer (step 074IWS1430), and the value of the open time timer after the subtraction is set. It is confirmed whether or not it is 0 (step 074IWS1431). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 074IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 in the closed state (step 074IWS1432). Further, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined closing time (a value corresponding to the interval time (step 074IWS1433)) in the closing time timer for measuring the closing time after opening the special winning opening, and ends the process.

If the opening time timer is 0 in step 074IWS1429 (that is, if the special winning opening is closed), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the closing time timer value (step 074IWS1434), and the value of the closing time timer after the subtraction. It is confirmed whether or not is 0 (step 074IWS1435). If the value of the closing time timer is 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not all the opening of the special winning openings has already been completed (step 074IWS1436). In this example, if the opening of the special winning opening for 0.016 seconds has already been completed 10 times and the opening for 27 seconds has been completed once, it is determined as Y in step 074IWS1436, and the process proceeds to step 074IWS1440.

If all the special winning openings have not been opened (that is, if the 2nd to 10th opening of 0.016 seconds or the opening of 27 seconds remains), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 074IW83. , The special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is controlled to the open state (step 074IWS1437). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.016 seconds or 27 seconds in this example) in the closing time timer (step 074IWS1438). Then, the process ends.

Further, even when the special winning opening or the large winning opening is open, if the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (10 in this example) (Y in step 074IWS1424), the CPU 103 has the CPU 103. The drive of the solenoid 074IW83 or the solenoid 82 is stopped to control the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 or the special variable winning ball device 7 in the closed state (step 074IWS1439). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS1440.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release post-processing (step 074IWS119) (step 074IWS1440).

(Post-processing after opening the jackpot)
FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot opening post-processing (step 074IWS119) in the special symbol process processing. In the big hit opening post-processing, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the display command after opening the big winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1461). In this case, for example, if the value of the round number counter is "1", the EXT data is set to "01" and the display command is sent after the big winning opening is opened, and the round number counter value is "10". For example, "10" is set in the EXT data, and a display command is transmitted after the big winning opening is opened.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the round number counter is a value corresponding to the final round (step 074IWS1462). For example, in the case of big hits A to C or small hits A and B, if the value of the round number counter is "4", it is determined that the value corresponds to the final round. Further, for example, in the case of a small hit C, if the value of the round number counter is "7", it is determined that the value corresponds to the final round. Further, for example, in the case of a big hit D, E or a small hit D, E, if the value of the round number counter is "10", it is determined that the value corresponds to the final round.

If the value of the round number counter does not correspond to the final round (that is, if there are still rounds that have not been executed), the CPU 103 sets the time before opening the big winning opening timer for a predetermined time (for example, 0). A value corresponding to (0.5 seconds) is set (step 074IWS1463). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 074IWS117) (step 074IWS1464).

If the value of the round number counter is a value corresponding to the final round (that is, when the final round is completed), the CPU 103 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to the jackpot end processing (step 074IWS120). Update to the corresponding value (step 074IWS1465).

(Big hit end processing)
FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step 074IWS120) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 074IWS531), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step 074IWS535. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit flag or the small hit flag (step 074IWS532), and controls to transmit the big hit end designation command (step 074IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 in the big hit end display timer (step 074IWS534), and performs the process. finish.

In step 074IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS536). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 074IWS536), the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag (step 074IWS537) and controls the time saving state. Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit game to be completed this time is based on the big hit A or the small hit A (step 074IWS538). Whether or not to end the big hit A or the big hit game based on the small hit A is determined by, for example, the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in step 074IWS66 or the small hit type buffer in step 074IWS72. It can be determined by checking the data indicating the type of small hit set in. When ending the big hit game based on the big hit A or the small hit A, the CPU 103 sets "1" in the time reduction counter (step 074IWS539).

If it is neither a big hit A nor a big hit game based on the small hit A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit game ending this time is based on the big hit B, the big hit D, or the small hits B to D (step). 074IWS540). Whether or not to end the big hit game based on the big hit B, the big hit D, or the small hits B to D is determined by, for example, the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in step 074IWS66, or the step. It can be determined by checking the data indicating the type of small hit set in the small hit type buffer in 074IWS72. When ending the big hit game based on the big hit B, the big hit D, or the small hits B to D, the CPU 103 sets "7" in the time reduction counter (step 074IWS541).

If none of the jackpot B, jackpot D, and jackpot games based on the jackpots B to D (ie, jackpot C, jackpot E, or jackpot E based on jackpot E), the CPU 103 counts on the time reduction counter. “99” is set (step 074IWS542).

Next, the CPU 103 sets "4" in the number-of-times counter after the big hit (step 074IWS543). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS110) (step 074IWS544).

In this example, step 074IWS543 is executed when the number of time reductions is 7 or 99, and the shortening variation is executed until the 4 variation is completed after the jackpot game is completed. Regardless of the mode, even if the number of time reductions is one, the shortening variation may be executed until the four variation is completed after the big hit game is completed.

Further, in this example, in the case where the number of time reductions is 7 times and the case where the number of time reductions is 99 times, the same 0.5 second shortening fluctuation is executed until the 4 fluctuations are completed after the big hit game is completed. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, the rate of shortening fluctuation may be different depending on whether the number of time reductions is 7 or 99. Further, for example, in the case of 99 times of time reduction, the ultra-shortening fluctuation (for example, the fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds) may be more easily executed than in the case of 7 times of time reduction.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. 8-26 to 8-27 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 074IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 074IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 074IWS613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 074IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 074IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 074IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS618). ).

The received effect control command is one of the symbol confirmation command (1st symbol confirmation A designation command, 1st symbol confirmation B designation command, 1st symbol confirmation C designation command, 2nd symbol confirmation A designation command, 2nd symbol confirmation If it is (B designation command, second symbol confirmation C designation command) (step 074IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 074IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the first confirmation A command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the first confirmation B command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first symbol confirmation C designation command is received, the first confirmation C command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the second confirmation A command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the second confirmation B command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation C designation command is received, the second confirmation C command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 074IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS622). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 074IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step 074IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets the large winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 074IWS626).

If the received production control command is one of the special winning opening winning designation commands (special winning opening winning A designation command, special winning opening winning B designation command) (step 074IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 receives the special winning special winning. The special winning mouth winning designation command reception flag corresponding to the mouth winning designation command is set (step 074IWS628). For example, when the special winning opening winning A designation command is received, the special winning opening winning A designation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the special winning opening winning B designation command is received, the special winning opening winning B designation command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol specification commands (step 074IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 first transmits the received symbol specification command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area of (step 074IWS632).

If the received effect control command is one of the variable category commands (step 074IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received variable category command in the storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command is stored (step 074IWS634).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage addition designation command (step 074IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received first hold memory addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and the variable category command are stored in the storage area of (step 074IWS636). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS637). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first hold storage display (display in which the first hold storage number can be specified) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first hold storage number after addition (display that can specify the first hold storage number). Step 074IWS638).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage addition designation command (step 074IWS639), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received second hold memory addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and variable category command are stored in the storage area of (step 074IWS640). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS641). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second hold storage display (display in which the second hold storage number can be specified) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second hold storage number after addition (display that can specify the second hold storage number). Step 074IWS642).

By executing the process of steps 074IWS631 to S642, in this example, when the start winning is generated, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage addition designation command (first hold storage) are executed in the start winning command storage area. Addition designation command, second hold storage addition designation command) are stored in association with each other.

The first start winning command storage area corresponding to the first hold storage and the second start winning command storage area corresponding to the second hold storage may be separately provided. Then, in this case, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage addition designation command are stored in association with each other in the first start winning command storage area, and the symbol designation is performed in the second start winning command storage area. The command, the variable category command, and the second hold storage addition specification command may be configured to be stored in association with each other.

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage subtraction designation command (step 074IWS643), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the first hold storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS644). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first hold storage display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first hold storage number after subtraction (step 074IWS645).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage subtraction designation command (step 074IWS646), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the second hold storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS647). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second hold storage display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second hold storage number after subtraction (step 074IWS648).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of storing the received effect control command or setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 074IWS649). ). For example, if the received command is a time-saving background designation command, the image display device 5 displays a background image according to the time-saving state and sets a time-saving state flag indicating that the time-saving state is in effect. Further, for example, if the received command is a normal background designation command, the image display device 5 displays a background image according to the normal state, and if it is set, the time saving state flag is reset. Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS611.

Further, in this example, in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special effect process for executing a stock effect as a special effect or a meteor effect. 8-28 to 8-30 are flowcharts showing an example of the special effect processing executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the special effect processing shown in FIGS. 8-28 to 8-30, the effect control CPU 120 first has a stock effect start waiting flag indicating that the execution of the stock effect is determined but before the execution timing of the stock effect. It is determined whether or not the stock effect executing flag indicating that the stock effect is being executed is in the ON state (074IWS1611).

When either the stock effect start waiting flag or the stock effect executing flag is on (074IWS1611; Y), the process proceeds to the stock effect process (074IWS1628), while the stock effect start waiting flag and the stock effect executing flag are displayed. If none of them are in the ON state (074IWS1611; N), the second meteor effect start waiting flag or the second meteor effect start waiting flag indicating that the execution of the second meteor effect is determined but before the execution timing of the second meteor effect or It is determined whether or not the second meteor effect executing flag indicating that the second meteor effect is being executed is in the ON state (074IWS1612).

When the second meteor effect start waiting flag or the second meteor effect executing flag is on (074IWS1612; Y), the process proceeds to 074IWS1649 in FIG. 8-30, while the second meteor effect executing flag is on. If not (074IWS1612; N), it is determined whether or not the first meteor effect executing flag indicating that the first meteor effect is being executed is on (074IWS1613).

When the first meteor effect executing flag is on (074IWS1613; Y), the process proceeds to 074IWS1641 in FIG. 8-30 to execute the first meteor effect based on the meteor effect process data, while the first meteor effect is executed. When the meteor effect executing flag is not in the ON state (074IWS1613; N), it is determined whether or not the special effect determination flag is in the ON state (074IWS1614).

When the special effect determination flag is not on (074IWS1614; N), the special effect process is terminated, while when the special effect determination flag is on (074IWS1614; Y), the special effect determination flag is terminated. After changing to the off state (074IWS1615), it is determined whether or not a certain symbol confirmation 2 command is received (whether or not it is the 7th variable display confirmation display period in the time saving state after a certain jackpot D). (074IWS1616).

When the symbol confirmation 2 command is not received (074IWS1616; N), the process proceeds to 074IWS1629 in FIGS. 8-29 to determine the execution of the meteor effect and the stock effect.

On the other hand, when the symbol confirmation 2 command is received (074IWS1616; Y), the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning is checked (074IWS1617), and whether or not there is a second special symbol hold memory of hit (big hit or small hit). (074IWS1618).

If there is no second special figure holding memory for hitting (074IWS1618; N), the special effect processing is terminated, while if there is a second special figure holding memory for hitting (074IWS1618; Y), the special effect to be executed is executed. The type of the image is determined by lottery whether it is a meteor effect or a stock effect (074IWS1619).

In this lottery, different ratios are set as the lottery ratio between the meteor effect and the stock effect according to the type of hit, and when the type of hit is a small hit, the meteor effect is decided by lottery. On the other hand, when the hit type is a big hit, the meteor effect is drawn by lottery and the stock effect is drawn by lottery. In addition, even if the type of hit is a small hit, the stock production may be decided by lottery although it is a low percentage, and even if the type of hit is a big hit, the meteor production is decided by lottery although it is a low percentage. May be done.

Therefore, in this feature unit 074IW, the expectation (reliability) that the stock production is a big hit than the meteor production is higher, and the expectation (reliability) that the meteor production is a small hit than the stock production. Although the lottery ratio is set so as to be high, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expectation (reliability) that the stock production is a small hit than the meteor production is not limited to this. ) Is high, and the meteor production may be set to have a higher expectation (reliability) for a big hit than the stock production. If the type of hit is a small hit, the stock production will be drawn by lottery. If it is not decided, that is, if it is a stock production, the lottery ratio may be set so that the big hit is confirmed, and if the type of hit is a big hit, the meteor production is not decided by lottery, that is, in the meteor production. If there is, the lottery ratio may be set so that the small hit is confirmed.

In addition, the feature unit 074IW exemplifies a form in which one of the meteor effect and the stock effect is always determined by lottery when there is a second special figure holding memory of a hit. It is not limited, and even if there is a second special figure hold memory for each of these, at a certain rate, neither the meteor effect nor the stock effect will be decided by lottery (that is, non-execution will be performed). The lottery ratio may be set as in the case of lottery), and even if there is no memory of holding the second special figure of the hit, the execution of the meteor effect is decided by lottery at a low ratio. May be good.

After deciding the type of these special effects by lottery, it is determined whether or not the meteor effect is decided by lottery (074IWS1620).

If the meteor effect is not decided by lottery, that is, if the stock effect is decided by lottery (074IWS1620; N), the stock effect start waiting flag is turned on (074IWS1620a), and the stock effect wait timer is set to the stock effect. The timer value corresponding to the period up to the start timing is set (074IWS1620b), and the special effect process ends.

In these stock effect start waiting timers, the stock effect process of 074IWS1628 is executed every time the timer is interrupted, so that it is determined whether or not the timer is up by subtraction update in the stock effect process, and the stock effect start. When the wait timer is timered up, the stock effect start wait flag is turned off and the stock effect execution flag is turned on, the stock effect process table is set, and the stock effect process timer is started. When the stock effect is started and the stock effect execution flag is turned on, the stock effect process of 074IWS1628 is executed every time the timer is interrupted, so that the stock effect becomes the stock effect process table and the stock effect process timer. Based on this, it proceeds until the execution period of the stock production elapses.

On the other hand, when the meteor effect is decided by lottery (074IWS1620; Y), the execution timing of the meteor effect is further decided by lottery. Specifically, at the start of the fixed display period of the 7th variable display in the time saving state by a certain big hit D (fixed display timing; first meteor effect) and the start of the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory which is a hit. A lottery is decided at any time (variable display start timing; second meteor effect) (074IWS1621).

In this feature unit 074IW, different ratios are set as lottery ratios between the confirmed display timing and the winning variable display start timing according to the type of hit, and when the type of hit is a small hit, the confirmed display is displayed. While the rate at which the timing (first meteor effect) is decided by lottery is high and the rate at which the hit variable display start timing (second meteor effect) is decided by lottery is low, the confirmation display is made when the type of hit is a big hit. The rate at which the timing (first meteor effect) is determined by lottery is low, and the rate at which the hit variable display start timing (second meteor effect) is determined by lottery is high.

Therefore, in this feature unit 074IW, the execution of the meteor effect (second meteor effect) at the variable hit display start timing is a big hit than the case where the meteor effect (first meteor effect) is executed at the definite display timing. The expectation (reliability) is high, and the meteor effect (first meteor effect) is executed at the final display timing than the meteor effect (second meteor effect) is executed at the variable display start timing. The lottery ratio is set so that the expectation (reliability) of a small hit is high, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these lottery ratios, for example, the type of hit is a small hit. In this case, the winning variable display start timing (second meteor effect) is not determined by lottery, that is, when the meteor effect (second meteor effect) is executed at the variable display start timing, the relevant case is concerned. A lottery may be set so that a big hit is always made in the variable display, and the expectation (reliability) that the second meteor effect (variable hit display start timing) is a small hit than the first meteor effect (fixed display timing). The lottery ratio is set so that the degree) is high and the expectation (reliability) of the big hit is higher in the first meteor effect (fixed display timing) than in the second meteor effect (hit variable display start timing). Therefore, the expectation (reliability) that the meteor effect is executed at an earlier stage from the end of the seventh variable display in the time saving state may be higher.

In the feature unit 074IW, the execution timing of the meteor effect is set to either the fixed display timing or the hit variable display start timing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meteor is not limited to these timings. A special effect pattern for executing the effect may be provided. In this case, the jackpot expectation (reliability) of the special effect pattern is the jackpot expectation (reliability) of either the first meteor effect or the second meteor effect. The lottery may be set so as to be higher than (for example, 100%).

After the execution timing of the meteor effect is determined by lottery in this way, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is the final display timing (074IWS1622).

When the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is not the final display timing, that is, when the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is the hit variable display start timing (second meteor effect) (074IWS1622; N), the first 2 The meteor effect start waiting flag is turned on (074IWS1622a), and the period (waiting period) until the variable display to be executed based on the second special figure hold memory of the hit is started is specified, and the period is specified. The timer value corresponding to (waiting period) is set in the second meteor effect start waiting timer (074IWS1622b), and the special effect process ends.

On the other hand, when the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is the final display timing (074IWS1622; Y), the first meteor effect executing flag is turned on (074IWS1623) in order to immediately start the first meteor effect. ), After setting the timer value corresponding to the execution period of the meteor effect (same for the first meteor effect and the second meteor effect) in the meteor effect period timer (074IWS1624), select and execute the process table of the meteor effect. While setting it as a process table (074IWS1625), the meteor effect process timer for advancing the meteor effect based on the set process table of the meteor effect is started (074 IWS1626), and the first process data in the process table of the meteor effect is started. After controlling the contents and starting the meteor effect (first meteor effect) (074IWS1627), the special effect process ends.

If it is determined in the above-mentioned 074IWS1616 that the symbol confirmation 2 command is not received in the case where the symbol confirmation 3 command is received, the process proceeds to 074IWS1629 in FIG. 8-29 and the start winning command is received. The buffer is checked (074IWS1629) to determine if there is a second special figure hold storage for the hit (big hit or small hit) (074IWS1630).

When there is no second special figure hold memory of the hit (big hit or small hit) (074IWS1630; N), the stock effect start waiting flag is turned on (074IWS1630a), and the stock effect start waiting timer starts the stock effect. The timer value corresponding to the period up to the timing is set (074IWS1630b), and the special effect process is terminated. In this way, in the case of the 7th variable display of the time saving state by the big hit E, since the big hit or the small hit is almost certainly obtained by continuing the time saving state for a long time after that, the second special figure of the hit is reserved. Even if there is no memory, it is suggested that the stock effect will almost certainly be a big hit or a small hit.

On the other hand, if there is a second special figure hold memory of a hit (big hit or small hit) (074IWS1630; Y), the type of special effect to be executed is determined by lottery whether it is a meteor effect or a stock effect. (074IWS1631).

In the feature unit 074IW, the setting of the determination ratio of the type of special effect in these 074IWS1631 is the same as the determination ratio in the above-mentioned 074IWS1619, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in 074IWS1631 The determination ratio of the type of special effect may be different from the determination ratio in 074IWS1619.

Then, after the type of special effect is determined by lottery, it is determined whether or not the meteor effect is determined by lottery (074IWS1632).

If the meteor effect has not been decided by lottery (074IWS1632; N), the stock effect start waiting flag is turned on (074IWS1630a), and the stock effect start waiting timer is set to the timer corresponding to the period until the stock effect start timing. The value is set (074IWS1630b), and the special effect processing ends.

On the other hand, when the meteor effect is decided by lottery (074IWS1632; Y), the execution timing of the meteor effect is set to the above-mentioned fixed display timing (first meteor effect) and variable display start timing (second meteor effect). It is decided by lottery which one to use (074IWS1633). In addition, in this feature part 074IW, the ratio setting of the lottery decision in these 074IWS1633 is also the same as the ratio setting of the lottery decision in 074IWS1621 described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery in 074IWS1633 is not limited to this. The percentage setting of the decision may be different from the percentage setting of the lottery decision in 074IWS1621.

After the execution timing of the meteor effect is determined by lottery in this way, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is the final display timing (074IWS1624).

When the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is not the final display timing, that is, when the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is the hit variable display start timing (second meteor effect) (074IWS1634; N), the first 2 The meteor effect start waiting flag is turned on (074IWS1634a), and the period (waiting period) until the variable display to be executed based on the second special figure hold memory of the hit is started is specified, and the period is specified. The timer value corresponding to (waiting period) is set in the timer waiting for the start of the second meteor effect (074IWS1634b), and the special effect process ends.

On the other hand, when the execution timing of the meteor effect determined by lottery is the final display timing (074IWS1634; Y), the first meteor effect executing flag is turned on (074IWS1635) in order to immediately start the first meteor effect. ), After setting the timer value corresponding to the execution period of the meteor effect in the meteor effect period timer (074IWS1636), the process table of the meteor effect is selected and set as the process table to be executed (074IWS1637), and the set meteor. The meteor effect process timer for advancing the meteor effect based on the process table of the effect is started (074IWS1638), and the content of the first process data in the process table of the meteor effect is controlled to control the meteor effect (first meteor effect). ) Is started (074IWS1639), and the special production process is finished.

When the first meteor effect executing flag is in the ON state, it is determined in the above-mentioned 074IWS1613 that the first meteor effect executing flag is in the ON state, and the process proceeds to 074IWS1641 in FIG. 8-30 to proceed to the meteor effect process. After setting the timer to -1 and setting the meteor effect period timer to -1 (074IWS1642), it is determined whether or not the meteor effect period timer has timed out (074IWS1643).

If the meteor effect period timer is out of the timer (074IWS1643; Y), the meteor effect in progress flag is updated to the off state (074IWS1648) to end the special effect process, while the meteor effect period timer is out of the timer. If not (074IWS1643; N), it is further determined whether or not the meteor effect process timer is out of timer (074IWS1644).

Then, when the meteor effect process timer is not timered out (074IWS1644; N), the control content of the meteor effect process data is executed without switching the meteor effect process data (074IWS1647), and then the special effect process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when the meteor effect process timer is out of time (074IWS1644; Y), after switching to the next meteor effect process data (074IWS1645), the next meteor effect process timer is started (074IWS1646). After executing the control content of the next meteor effect process data that has been switched (074IWS1647), the special effect process is terminated. In this way, by switching the meteor effect process data and executing it sequentially, the meteor effect is advanced based on the meteor effect process data.

When the second meteor effect start waiting flag or the second meteor effect executing flag is on, the second meteor effect start waiting flag or the second meteor effect executing flag is on in the above-mentioned 074IWS1612. Is determined, the process proceeds to 074IWS1649 in FIG. 8-30, and it is further determined whether or not the second meteor effect executing flag is in the ON state.

When the second meteor effect executing flag is on (074IWS1649; Y), the process proceeds to 074IWS1641 described above, and the processes of 074IWS1641 to 074IWS1648 are sequentially executed, so that the process of 074IWS1641 to 074IWS1648 is sequentially executed. The second meteor production is executed.

On the other hand, when the second meteor effect execution flag is not on (074IWS1649; N), that is, when the second meteor effect start wait flag is on, after the second meteor effect start wait timer is set to -1. (074IWS1650), it is determined whether or not the timer for waiting for the start of the second meteor effect has timed out (074IWS1651).

When the second meteor effect start waiting timer is not timered out (074IWS1651; N), the special effect process is terminated, while when the second meteor effect start waiting timer is timered out (074IWS1651; Y). ), The second meteor effect start waiting flag is turned off (074IWS1652), the second meteor effect executing flag is turned on (074IWS1653), and the meteor effect period timer is set to the timer value corresponding to the meteor effect execution period. After setting (074IWS1654), a meteor effect process table is selected and set as a process table to be executed (074IWS1655), and a meteor effect process timer for advancing the meteor effect based on the set meteor effect process table. (074IWS1656), the content of the first process data in the process table of the meteor effect is controlled to start the meteor effect (second meteor effect) (074IWS1657), and then the special effect process ends.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 074IWS801).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area, and the display result specified by the display result designation command is a big hit (big hit A to E) or a small hit (small hit). It is confirmed whether or not the hits are A to E) (step 074IWS802). If it is a big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit / small hit symbol as the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step 074IWS801 and the display result designation command. (Step 074IWS803). In this example, as the big hit / small hit symbol, the combination of the decorative symbols in which the three symbols on the left, middle, and right are the same is determined.

By executing the process of step 074IWS803, in this example, there are cases where the big hits A to E (so-called direct hits) and small hits A to E, and the decorative symbol is displayed in the same manner in the image display device 5. The variable display of is executed, and the same big hit / small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed.

In this example, as for the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the same stop symbol is fixedly displayed so that it cannot be distinguished whether it is a big hit A to E or a small hit A to E. However, the first special symbol and the first special symbol and the first stop symbol are displayed. 2 The stop symbol of the special symbol is configured to confirm and display different stop symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) depending on whether it is a big hit A to E or a small hit A to E.

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, different stop symbols are fixedly displayed depending on whether the decorative symbol is a big hit A to E or a small hit A to E. May be good. For example, in the case of big hits A to E, the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols) in which the three symbols on the left, middle, and right are aligned with the same symbol is confirmed and displayed, while in the case of small hits A to E, "135" The combination of symbols (small hit symbol) such as "" may be fixedly displayed.

On the other hand, if it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines the out-of-order symbol as the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step 074IWS801 and the display result designation command. (Step 074IWS804). In this example, a combination of decorative symbols other than the big hit / small hit symbol is determined as the outlier symbol. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 074IWS802, has a chance pattern symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

In step 074IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In steps 074IWS803 and S804, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other. Determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command extracted in step 074IWS801 specifies the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4 (step 074IWS805). If the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the count effect and the fanning effect (success) (step 074IWS806). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS816.

If neither the variation pattern PB3-4 nor the variation pattern PC3-4 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation pattern command extracted in step 074IWS801 as the variation pattern PA3-2, the variation pattern PB3-3, or the variation pattern. It is confirmed whether or not PC3-3 is specified (step 074IWS807). If the variation pattern PA3-2, the variation pattern PB3-3, or the variation pattern PC3-3 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for the count effect and the fanning effect (failure) (step 074IWS808). .. Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS816.

If none of the variation pattern PA3-2, the variation pattern PB3-3, and the variation pattern PC3-3 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation pattern command extracted in step 074IWS801 as the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern. It is confirmed whether or not PC3-5 is specified (step 074IWS809). If the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern PC3-5 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the fanning effect (step 074IWS810). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS816.

If neither the variation pattern PB3-5 nor the variation pattern PC3-5 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the case to start the variation display of the first special symbol (step 074IWS811). .. Whether or not to start the variation display of the first special symbol is, for example, confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command extracted in step 074IWS801 specifies the variation pattern for the first special symbol. It can be judged by doing. When starting the variation display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the normal state (step 074IWS812). Whether or not it is in the normal state can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the time saving state flag is set.

In the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the previous special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating that the previously executed fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the normal state is set. (Step 074IWS813). The previous special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set in step 074IWS895 of the special figure hit waiting process described later. If the previous special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set (that is, if the previously executed fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the normal state), the effect control CPU 120 is a process table for the mode transition effect. Is selected (step 074IWS814). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS816.

When the variation display of the first special symbol is not started in step 074IWS811 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is started), or when the normal state is not started in step 074IWS812 (that is, when the time is shortened). If the special figure 2 fluctuation flag was not set in step 074IWS813 last time, the effect control CPU 120 selects a normal process table according to the fluctuation pattern (step 074IWS815). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS816.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps 074IWS806, S808, S810, S814, and S815 (step 074IWS816).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 074IWS817). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this feature unit 074IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 074IWS818). Next, the effect control CPU 120 uses the start winning command (symbol designation command, variable category command, and hold storage number addition designation command (first)) stored in the first storage area of the start winning command storage area. The hold storage number addition designation command, the second hold storage number addition designation command) is deleted, and the content of the command storage area at the time of starting winning is shifted (step 074IWS819). Further, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, The previous special figure 2 fluctuation flag is reset (step 074IWS820).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 074IWS821).

(Variable display during production processing)
8-32 and 8-33 are flowcharts showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 074IWS841) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 074IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 074IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 074IWS844). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 074IWS845).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display being executed is the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 (step 074IWS846). Whether or not the variation pattern PA3-2 is used can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PA3-2, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the effect switching timing (step 074IWS847). Whether or not the effect is switched is determined by, for example, checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 074IWS818 of the variable display start setting process, and setting the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display to 15 seconds. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it has passed.

If it is the effect switching timing, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second hold storage number is 0 (step 074IWS848). If the second hold storage number is not 0 (that is, if the second hold storage is accumulated), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the battle effect (defeat) (step 074IWS849). On the other hand, if the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, if there is no second reserved storage), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the special figure 2 winning promotion effect (step 074IWS850). Next, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS851). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS864.

If the variation pattern PA3-2 is not set in step 074IWS846, or if the effect switching timing is not set in step 074IWS847, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern of the variation display being executed is the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern. It is confirmed whether or not it is PC3-3 (step 074IWS852). Whether or not the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern PC3-3 is used can be determined by checking, for example, the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern PC3-3, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the effect switching timing (step 074IWS853). Whether or not the effect is switched is determined by, for example, checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 074IWS818 of the variable display start setting process, and setting the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display to 15 seconds. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it has passed.

If it is the effect switching timing, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second hold storage number is 0 (step 074IWS854). If the second hold storage number is not 0 (that is, if the second hold storage is accumulated), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the battle effect (defeat) (step 074IWS855). On the other hand, if the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, if there is no second reserved storage), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the special figure 2 winning promotion effect (step 074IWS856). Next, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS857). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS864.

If neither the variation pattern PB3-3 nor the variation pattern PC3-3 is set in step 074IWS852, or if the effect switching timing is not set in step 074IWS853, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect pattern of the variation display during execution. It is confirmed whether or not is the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 or the fluctuation pattern PC3-4 (step 074IWS858). Whether or not the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4 can be determined can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the operation timing of the movable body 32 (step 074IWS859). It should be noted that whether or not the effect switching timing is set can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 074IWS818 of the variable display start setting process. If the operation timing of the movable body 32 is reached, the effect control CPU 120 controls the movable body 32 to make a fine movement in the vertical direction (step 074IWS860). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS864.

When neither the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 nor the fluctuation pattern PC3-4 is obtained in step 074IWS858, the effect control CPU 120 has the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display being executed the fluctuation pattern PB3-5 or the fluctuation pattern PC3-5. Check whether or not (step 074IWS861). Whether or not the fluctuation pattern PB3-5 or the fluctuation pattern PC3-5 is used can be determined, for example, by checking the fluctuation pattern command stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern PC3-5, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the operation timing of the movable body 32 (step 074IWS862). It should be noted that whether or not the effect switching timing is set can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 074IWS818 of the variable display start setting process. If the operation timing of the movable body 32 is reached, the effect control CPU 120 controls the movable body 32 to move to a predetermined effect position (step 074IWS863). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS864.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 074IWS864), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 074IWS865).

(Waiting processing per special figure)
8-34 and 8-35 are flowcharts showing the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the jackpot stop flag is set (step 074IWS871). The jackpot stop flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot symbol has already been derived and displayed but before the jackpot start designation command is received, and is set in step 074IWS875 described later. If the jackpot stop flag is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS877.

If the big hit stop flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit stop flag is set (step 074IWS872). The small hit stop flag is a flag indicating that the small hit symbol has already been derived and displayed but before the small hit start designation command is received, and is set in step 074IWS884 described later. If the small hit stop flag is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS886.

If the small hit stop flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbols (missing symbols, big hit / small hit symbols) (step 074IWS873).

When the big hit / small hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the big hits A to E are obtained (Y in step 074IWS874), the effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit stop flag (step 074IWS875). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to start the execution of the pseudo V winning promotion effect (step 074IWS876). In this example, even when the jackpot game based on the jackpots A to E is started by executing the process of step 074IWS876, the pseudo V prize promotion effect is performed in the same manner as the V prize promotion effect described later. Is executed. Therefore, in this example, the appearance of the same aspect is executed depending on whether the first round of the big hit game based on the big hits A to E is executed or the small hit game is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step 074IWS877). Whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 074IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start specification command has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot stop flag (step 074IWS878). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the big hit (step 074IWS879). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 074IWS880), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 074IWS881).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the jackpot (step 074IWS882).

Unless it becomes a big hit A to E (N in step 074IWS874), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit / small hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the small hit A to E is obtained. Confirm (step 074IWS883). When the small hits A to E are obtained (Y in step 074IWS883), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit stop flag (step 074IWS884). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the execution of the V winning promotion effect that prompts the special winning opening to win the game ball to generate the V winning (step 074IWS885).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 074IWS886). Whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by confirming in the command analysis process whether or not a flag indicating that the small hit start designation command has been received is set. If the small hit start specification command has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit stop flag (step 074IWS887). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the small hit medium effect (step 074IWS888). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 074IWS889), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 074IWS890). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period during the small hit game (step 074IWS891).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step 074IWS892).

In this example, since the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is controlled to be in the open state during the small hit game, the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is opened as the small hit medium effect in the small hit medium effect processing. The production is executed.

If it is determined that neither a big hit nor a small hit is made (N in step 074IWS883), that is, if it is determined that the hit is off, is the effect control CPU 120 in the normal state of the game? Confirm whether or not (step 074IWS893). Whether or not it is in the normal state can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the time saving state flag is set. Under the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display ending this time is the variation display of the second special symbol (step 074IWS894). It should be noted that whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol is terminated can be determined by, for example, confirming whether or not the received symbol confirmation designation command is the second symbol confirmation designation command. When ending the variation display of the second special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 sets the previous special diagram 2 variation flag (step 074IWS895). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS896).

(Small hit medium production processing)
FIG. 8-36 is a flowchart showing the small hit medium effect process (step S174) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the small hit effect period timer has timed out (step 074IWS8801). If the small hit effect period timer has not timed out (that is, during the small hit game period), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 074IWS8802), and produces according to the contents of the process data n. Control of the device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9, etc.) is executed (step 074IWS8803).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 074IWS8804), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 074IWS8805). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 074IWS8806).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the V prize notification flag indicating that the V prize notification effect is being executed is set (step 074IWS8807). If the V winning notification flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning A designation command has been received (step 074IWS8808). It should be noted that whether or not the special winning opening winning A designated command has been received can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the special winning opening winning A designated command receiving flag is set in the command analysis process.

If the special winning opening winning A designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the V winning promotion effect (step 074IWS8809), and notifies that the V winning has occurred in the image display device 5. Control to start the V winning notification effect (step 074IWS8810). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the V winning notification flag (step 074IWS8811).

Next, if the effect control CPU 120 is displaying the semi-transparent display notice icon on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 displays a number of notice icons corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit game executed after the small hit game from the semi-transparent display. Control is performed to change to the actual display (display of a white display color that is not transparent or translucent) (step 074IWS8812). In this case, for example, in the case of small hit A or small hit B, since the small hit game (first round) is followed by the big hit game of three rounds from the second round to the fourth round, 3 Controls to change the notice icons from semi-transparent display to actual display. Further, for example, in the case of small hit C, since the 6 rounds of big hit games from the 2nd round to the 7th round are executed after the small hit game (1st round), 6 notice icons are displayed. Controls to change from semi-transparent display to actual display. Further, for example, in the case of small hit D or small hit E, since the small hit game (first round) is followed by nine rounds of big hit games from the second round to the tenth round, nine pieces are used. Controls to change the notice icon of the from semi-transparent display to actual display.

In this example, as will be described later, during the ending period of the big hit game, the number of advance notice icons corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit and the small hit determined to be read ahead is displayed semi-transparently. ) Is executed. Then, by executing the process of step 074IWS8812, at the timing when the V prize is generated during the small hit game, the number of notice icons corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit game executed after the small hit game is displayed semi-transparently. Is changed to the actual display and it becomes easy to see.

If the small hit effect period timer has timed out (that is, if the small hit game period has ended), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the V winning notification flag is set (step 074IWS8813). .. If the V winning flag is set (that is, if V winning occurs during the small hit game), the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the V winning notification effect (step 074IWS8814). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the V winning notification flag (step 074IWS8815).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the big hit (step 074IWS8816). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 074IWS8817), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 074IWS8818).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the jackpot (step 074IWS8819).

If the V winning flag is not set in step 074IWS8813 (that is, if V winning is not generated during the small hit game), the effect control CPU 120 is displaying the semi-transparent notice icon on the image display device 5. If so, the control is performed to delete the number of notice icons corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot game, which should have been controlled if the V prize has occurred (step 074IWS8820). In this case, for example, in the case of small hit A or small hit B, the small hit game (first round) should be followed by three rounds of big hit games from the second round to the fourth round. Therefore, control is performed to erase the three notice icons. Further, for example, in the case of the small hit C, since the 6 rounds of the 2nd to 7th rounds of the big hit game should be executed after the small hit game (1st round), 6 pieces are used. Controls to erase the notice icon. Further, for example, in the case of the small hit D or the small hit E, the big hit game of 9 rounds from the 2nd round to the 10th round should be executed after the small hit game (1st round). Controls to erase the nine notice icons.

If the V winning flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the V winning promotion effect if it is being executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step 074IWS8821).

(Production processing during big hit)
8-37 and 8-38 are flowcharts showing the big hit middle effect process (step S176) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the jackpot middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the jackpot end designation command is received (for example, whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag (see step 074IWS624) is set) (for example, whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set). Step 074IWS9801). If the jackpot end designation command has not been received (N in step 074IWS9801), the effect control CPU 120 has received the display command after opening the jackpot (for example, the display command after opening the jackpot in the command analysis process). (Whether or not the flag indicating that the command has been received) is confirmed (step 074IWS9802). If the display command after opening the large winning opening is not received (N in step 074IWS9802), whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the display command during opening of the large winning opening (for example, opening the large winning opening in the command analysis process). It is confirmed (whether or not the flag indicating that the medium display command has been received) is set (step 074IWS9803).

If the display command during the opening of the large winning opening is not received (N in step 074IWS9803), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 074IWS9804), and the effect device (image display) according to the contents of the process data n. The device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) are controlled (step 074IWS9805).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 074IWS9806), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 074IWS9807). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 074IWS9808).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pseudo V winning promotion effect is being executed (step 074IWS9809). If the pseudo V winning promotion effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning B designation command has been received (step 074IWS9810). Whether or not the special winning opening winning B designation command has been received can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the special winning opening winning B designation command reception flag is set in the command analysis process.

If the special winning opening winning B designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the pseudo V winning promotion effect (step 074IWS9811). Further, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the first round (step 074IWS9812). Whether or not the first round is in progress can be determined, for example, by checking the EXT data of the received large winning opening opening display command. During the first round, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the pseudo V winning notification effect (step 074IWS9813). In this example, by executing the process of step 074IWS9813, even when the jackpot game based on the jackpots A to E is executed, the pseudo V winning notification effect is executed in the same effect mode as the V winning notification effect. Will be done. Therefore, in this example, the appearance of the same aspect is executed depending on whether the first round of the big hit game based on the big hits A to E is executed or the small hit game is executed.

Next, if the effect control CPU 120 is displaying the semi-transparent display notice icon on the image display device 5, the number of notice icons corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit game this time is actually displayed from the semi-transparent display (transparent or). Control is performed to change to display of a white display color that is not translucent (step 074IWS9814). In this case, for example, in the case of big hits A to C, since three rounds of the second round to the fourth round are executed after the first round of the same mode as the small hit game, three notice icons Is controlled to change from semi-transparent display to actual display. Further, for example, in the case of a big hit D or a big hit E, 9 rounds of big hit games from the second round to the 10th round are executed after the first round in the same manner as the small hit game. Controls to change the notice icon of the from semi-transparent display to actual display.

If the display command is received after the large winning opening is opened (Y in step 074IWS9802), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pseudo V winning notification effect is being executed (step 074IWS9815). If the pseudo V winning notification effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the pseudo V winning notification effect (step 074IWS9816).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls to change one notice icon from the actual display to the black display (display of a black display color that is not transparent or translucent) if the notice icon is being displayed on the image display device 5. (Step 074IWS9817). By executing the process of step 074IWS9817, in this example, the notice icon is changed from the actual display to the black display one by one each time one round is completed during the jackpot game. However, in this example, since the opening control and the effect similar to the small hit game are performed in the first round of the big hits A to E (so-called direct hits), the notice icon is not changed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process data for the interval effect (step 074IWS9818). Next, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS9819), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (as an effect component). The image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and the speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) are controlled (step 074IWS9820).

If the large winning opening opening display command is received (Y in step 074IWS9803), the effect control CPU 120 selects the process data for the effect during the round (step 074IWS9821). Next, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS9822), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (as an effect component). The image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and the speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) are controlled (step 074IWS9823).

If the jackpot end designation command is received (Y in step 074IWS9801), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the look-ahead icon effect is being executed (step 074IWS9824). Unless the look-ahead icon effect is being executed (N in step 074IWS9824), the effect control CPU 120 extracts all the symbol designation commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 074IWS9825). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is a big hit or a small hit in the currently stored hold memory based on the extracted symbol designation command (step 074IWS9826).

When there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit or a small hit (Y in step 074IWS9826), the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using a table for determining the presence / absence of a look-ahead icon effect, and performs a look-ahead. It is determined whether or not to execute the icon effect (step 074IWS9827). In this example, for example, it is determined that the look-ahead icon effect is executed with a probability of 50%.

When it is decided to execute the look-ahead icon effect (Y in step 074IWS9828), the effect control CPU 120 is the number corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit or the small hit specified by the symbol designation command in the image display device 5. Control to start the semi-transparent display of the notice icon of the above, and start the look-ahead icon effect (step 074IWS9829). For example, if it is specified that there are two reserved memories that are 10R small hits (small hits D and E) based on the symbol designation command, 9 × 2 excluding the small hit game (first round). = Controls to start the semi-transparent display of 18 notice icons. Further, for example, it is specified that there is one hold memory for a small hit of 10R (small hits D and E) and one hold memory for a small hit of 4R (small hits A and B) based on the symbol designation command. If so, control is performed to start the semi-transparent display of 9 + 3 = 12 notice icons excluding the small hit game (first round). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9833.

When the look-ahead icon effect is started in step 074IWS9829, the look-ahead icon effect is executed for a period until all rounds of the jackpot game suggested by the look-ahead icon effect are completed.

In step 074IWS9829, as the maximum number of rounds, there is a possibility that all four reserved storages are 10R big hits D and E and small hits D and E. In this case, the semi-transparent notice icon is displayed. Is displayed at the maximum of 9 × 4 = 36, and the look-ahead icon effect may be started.

If the look-ahead icon effect is being executed (Y in step 074IWS9824), the effect control CPU 120 extracts all the symbol designation commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 074IWS9830). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a new big hit or small hit has occurred in addition to the hold storage corresponding to the currently displayed notice icon, based on the extracted symbol designation command (step 074IWS9831). ).

When there is a new hold memory for a big hit or a small hit (Y in step 074IWS9831), the effect control CPU 120 has a number corresponding to the number of rounds of the newly generated big hit or small hit in the image display device 5. Control is performed to start the additional display of the semi-transparent display of the notice icon (step 074IWS9832). By executing the processes of steps 074IWS9830 to S9832, in this example, when a new hold memory that becomes a big hit or a small hit occurs during the execution of the look-ahead icon effect, the newly generated big hit or the small hit is generated. A semi-transparent notice icon corresponding to the hold memory is added and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9833.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the time is shortened (step 074IWS9833). It should be noted that whether or not the time saving state is set can be determined by checking, for example, whether or not the time saving state flag is set. If the time is not shortened (that is, in the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 uses a table for determining the type of the setting suggestion effect, performs a lottery process based on a random number, and determines the type of the setting suggestion effect. (Step 074IWS9834). Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls to output the effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the type of the determined setting suggestion effect (step 074IWS9835).

FIG. 8-39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the setting suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-39, determination values are assigned to the setting suggestion effect A to the setting suggestion effect G in the setting suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIGS. 8-39, the setting suggestion effect A is a setting suggestion effect that outputs the effect sound A, the setting suggestion effect B is a setting suggestion effect that outputs the effect sound B, and the setting suggestion effect C is the effect sound. The setting suggestion effect D that outputs C is the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect D is the setting suggestion effect that outputs the effect sound D, the setting suggestion effect E is the setting suggestion effect that outputs the effect sound E, and the setting suggestion effect F is the effect. It is a setting suggestion effect that outputs the sound F, and the setting suggestion effect G is a setting suggestion effect that outputs the effect sound G.

As shown in FIG. 8-39, when the set value is set to "1", the ratio of the setting suggestion effect A being executed and the effect sound A being output is the highest. Further, when the set value is set to "2", the ratio of the setting suggestion effect B being executed and the effect sound B being output is the highest. Further, when the set value is set to "3", the ratio of the setting suggestion effect C being executed and the effect sound C being output is the highest. Further, when the set value is set to "4", the ratio of the setting suggestion effect D being executed and the effect sound D being output is the highest. Further, when the set value is set to "5", the ratio of the setting suggestion effect E being executed and the effect sound E being output is the highest. Further, when the set value is set to "6", the ratio of the setting suggestion effect F being executed and the effect sound F being output is the highest. Further, when the setting suggestion effect G is executed and the effect sound G is output, it is confirmed that the set value is "6".

In this example, the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed only in the normal state is shown, but the setting suggestion effect can be executed not only in such a mode but also in the time saving state, for example. It may be configured.

Further, in this example, the case where the setting suggestion effect is always executed when the big hit game is finished in the normal state is shown, but not limited to such a mode, the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the end of the big hit game. It may be configured to have. Further, for example, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on the set value.

Further, in this example, the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed at the end of the big hit game is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable during the big hit game or the variable display, or the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable during the small hit game or when the V prize is generated.

Further, in this example, as the setting suggestion effect, the case of executing the effect of outputting the effect sound according to the set value is shown, but the setting suggestion effect is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as the setting suggestion effect, an effect of displaying a specific image according to the set value or displaying a character image may be executed, and various modes can be considered.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the ending effect (step 074IWS9836). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 074IWS9837), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 074IWS9838). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (step 074IWS9839). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the set jackpot end designation command reception flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step 074IWS9840), and ends the big hit middle effect process.

(Execution timing of various effects)
Next, the execution timing of various effects will be described. 8-40 to 8-42 are time charts for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the time saving final variation. Of these, FIGS. 8-40 show the execution timings of various effects when the time reduction final variation is out of sync. Further, FIG. 8-41 shows the execution timing of various effects in the case of a big hit in the time saving final fluctuation. Further, FIG. 8-42 shows the execution timing of various effects when a small hit occurs in the final time reduction variation.

First, with reference to FIG. 8-40, the execution timing of various effects when the time reduction final variation is out of sync will be described. If the final variation in time reduction is out of sync, the variation pattern PA3-2 is selected and the variation display is executed over a variation time of 40 seconds (see FIG. 8-8 (B)). In the variation display that is out of the time reduction final variation, as shown in FIG. 8-40, first, a count effect suggesting a period until the fanning effect is executed is executed for 10 seconds (see step 074IWS808). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect of counting 10 counts is executed.

When the counting effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-40, the fanning effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 074IWS808). In this case, for example, as a fanning effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the operation of an operation means such as the push button 31B, and the decoration on the left, middle, and right is performed according to the operation of the player. A combination of symbols with the same symbol (big hit / small hit symbol) and a temporary stop display of the out-of-reach symbol are performed. Therefore, in this example, the fanning effect is a result notification effect that notifies the variation display result in advance. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-40, the out-of-reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect.

When the fanning effect is finished and the effect switching timing is reached, if the second hold memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second hold memory is accumulated), as shown in FIG. 8-40, the battle lasts for 25 seconds. The effect is executed (see step 074IWS849). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect in which a ally and an enemy character appear and a battle is performed is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-40, in the battle effect, an effect in which a ally character is defeated in the battle is executed.

On the other hand, when the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when there is no second reserved storage) when the fanning effect is finished and the effect switching timing is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-40. , The special figure 2 prize promotion effect is executed for 25 seconds (see step 074IWS850). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as "Store the second hold memory!" Is displayed to encourage the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) to win a game ball. Is executed.

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 40 seconds ends (see step 074IWS1126). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-40, the out-of-order symbols are confirmed and displayed over a fixed display period of 10 seconds (see step 074IWS1128).

In the example shown in FIG. 8-40, the time saving state ends at the end of the time saving final fluctuation of the out-of-bounds fluctuation, but if the second reserved memory is accumulated, then the second special symbol is performed up to four times. Fluctuation display is executed. Then, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, there is a 1/7 probability that a small hit will occur. Therefore, a small hit will occur in the variation display of the second special symbol immediately after the end of the time saving state, and a V prize will be won. Then, after the jackpot game is completed, the time can be shortened again, and the so-called consecutive villa state can be continued. On the other hand, if the second hold memory is not accumulated, or if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol immediately after the end of the time saving state is all out of alignment, the consecutive villa state ends as it is.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-40, in this example, when the time saving final fluctuation becomes the deviation fluctuation, the deviation symbol is fixedly displayed over a long confirmation display period of 10 seconds. This is because the fixed display period of the deviation of the final fluctuation of the time reduction has been shortened. If the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) is started immediately before the end of the time reduction, the time reduction ends. Even if the first variable display is started later, there is a possibility that the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) has not been opened, and even though it is already in the normal state, it is more than necessary. This is because there will be a situation in which it is possible to win a prize in the second start winning opening. Therefore, in this example, when the final fluctuation of the time reduction becomes an out-of-time fluctuation, the fixed display period is lengthened to 10 seconds, so that the variable winning ball device 6B ( The second start winning opening) is surely closed so as not to give the player more profit than necessary.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-41, the execution timing of various effects in the case of a big hit in the time saving final fluctuation will be described. When a big hit occurs in the time saving final fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is selected and the fluctuation display is executed over the fluctuation time of 15 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is selected and the fluctuation display is performed over the fluctuation time of 40 seconds. May be executed (see FIG. 8-8 (B)).

When the variation display is executed according to the variation pattern PB3-4, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), the count effect is first executed for 10 seconds (see step 074IWS806). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect of counting 10 counts is executed.

When the counting effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), the fanning effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 074IWS806). In this case, for example, as a fanning effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the operation of an operation means such as the push button 31B, and the decoration on the left, middle, and right is performed according to the operation of the player. A combination of symbols with the same symbol (big hit / small hit symbol) and a temporary stop display of the out-of-reach symbol are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), the big hit / small hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect. Further, in the fanning effect, when the operation timing of the movable body 32 comes, the effect of slightly moving the movable body 32 in the vertical direction is also executed (see step 074IWS860).

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 15 seconds ends (see step 074IWS1126). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), the big hit / small hit symbol is fixedly displayed over the fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 074IWS1130). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), the variation display is terminated and the pseudo V prize promotion effect is also started (see step 074IWS875), and the pseudo V prize promotion effect is executed until the first round of the jackpot game. Will be done.

The pseudo-V prize promotion effect may end at the timing when the first round of the jackpot game ends, or may end when a predetermined period elapses after the first round of the jackpot game. It may be terminated based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), the time saving state is temporarily terminated at the end of the time saving final fluctuation of the jackpot fluctuation, but after that, when the jackpot game is completed, the time saving state is controlled again and the continuous time is reduced. The villa state will continue.

When the variation display is executed according to the variation pattern PB3-3, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (B), the count effect is first executed for 10 seconds (see step 074IWS808). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect of counting 10 counts is executed.

When the counting effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (B), the fanning effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 074IWS808). In this case, for example, as a fanning effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the operation of an operation means such as the push button 31B, and the decoration on the left, middle, and right is performed according to the operation of the player. A combination of symbols with the same symbol (big hit / small hit symbol) and a temporary stop display of the out-of-reach symbol are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-41 (B), the out-of-reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect.

When the fanning effect is finished and the effect switching timing is reached, if the second reserved memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second reserved memory is accumulated), 25 as shown in FIG. 8-41 (B). The battle effect is executed for a second (see step 074IWS855). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect in which a ally and an enemy character appear and a battle is performed is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-41 (B), in the battle effect, an effect in which a ally character wins the battle is executed.

On the other hand, when the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when there is no second reserved storage) when the fanning effect is finished and the effect switching timing is reached, FIG. 8-41 (B) shows. As shown, the special figure 2 winning promotion effect is executed for 25 seconds (see step 074IWS856). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as "Store the second hold memory!" Is displayed to encourage the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) to win a game ball. Is executed.

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 40 seconds ends (see step 074IWS1126). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (B), the big hit / small hit symbol is fixedly displayed over the fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 074IWS1130). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (B), the variation display is terminated and the pseudo V prize promotion effect is also started (see step 074IWS875), and the pseudo V prize promotion effect is executed until the first round of the jackpot game. Will be done.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-41 (B), the time saving state is temporarily terminated at the end of the time saving final fluctuation of the jackpot fluctuation, but after that, when the jackpot game is completed, the time saving state is controlled again and the continuous time is reduced. The villa state will continue.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-42, the execution timing of various effects in the case of a small hit in the time saving final fluctuation will be described. When a small hit occurs in the time saving final fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern PC3-4 is selected and the fluctuation display is executed over the fluctuation time of 15 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern PC3-3 is selected and the fluctuation time is 40 seconds. The display may be executed (see FIG. 8-8 (B)).

When the variation display is executed according to the variation pattern PC3-4, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the count effect is first executed for 10 seconds (see step 074IWS806). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect of counting 10 counts is executed.

When the counting effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the fanning effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 074IWS806). In this case, for example, as a fanning effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the operation of an operation means such as the push button 31B, and the decoration on the left, middle, and right is performed according to the operation of the player. A combination of symbols with the same symbol (big hit / small hit symbol) and a temporary stop display of the out-of-reach symbol are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the big hit / small hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect. Further, in the fanning effect, when the operation timing of the movable body 32 comes, the effect of slightly moving the movable body 32 in the vertical direction is also executed (see step 074IWS860).

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 15 seconds ends (see step 074IWS1126). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the big hit / small hit symbol is fixedly displayed over the fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 074IWS1130). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the variable display is terminated and the V prize promotion effect is started (see step 074IWS885), and the V prize promotion effect is executed until the small hit game.

The V prize promotion effect may be terminated at the timing when the small hit game ends, or may be terminated when a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the small hit game, or the V prize has occurred. It may be terminated based on the above.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the time saving state is temporarily terminated at the end of the time saving final fluctuation of the small hit fluctuation, but if a V prize is won during the small hit game after that, the big hit game will be performed. When it is finished, it will be controlled to the time saving state again, and the continuous villa state will continue.

When the variation display is executed according to the variation pattern PC3-3, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the count effect is first executed for 10 seconds (see step 074IWS808). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect of counting 10 counts is executed.

When the counting effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the fanning effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 074IWS808). In this case, for example, as a fanning effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the operation of an operation means such as the push button 31B, and the decoration on the left, middle, and right is performed according to the operation of the player. A combination of symbols with the same symbol (big hit / small hit symbol) and a temporary stop display of the out-of-reach symbol are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the out-of-reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect.

When the fanning effect is finished and the effect switching timing is reached, if the second reserved memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second reserved memory is accumulated), 25 as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B). The battle effect is executed for a second (see step 074IWS855). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect in which a ally and an enemy character appear and a battle is performed is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), in the battle effect, an effect in which a ally character wins the battle is executed.

On the other hand, when the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when there is no second reserved storage) when the fanning effect is finished and the effect switching timing is reached, FIG. 8-42 (B) shows. As shown, the special figure 2 winning promotion effect is executed for 25 seconds (see step 074IWS856). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as "Store the second hold memory!" Is displayed to encourage the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) to win a game ball. Is executed.

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 40 seconds ends (see step 074IWS1126). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the big hit / small hit symbol is fixedly displayed over the fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 074IWS1130). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the variable display is terminated and the V prize promotion effect is also started (see step 074IWS885), and the V prize promotion effect is executed until the small hit game.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the time saving state is temporarily terminated at the end of the time saving final fluctuation of the small hit fluctuation, but if a V prize is won during the small hit game after that, the big hit game will be performed. When it is finished, it will be controlled to the time saving state again, and the continuous villa state will continue.

In this example, in FIGS. 8-40, 8-41 (B), and 8-42 (B), regardless of whether the hit is off, a big hit, or a small hit, the common effect mode is used. The battle production is executed (however, in the case of a loss, the production in which the ally character is finally defeated in the battle is executed, and in the case of a big hit and a small hit, the ally character finally wins the battle. The effect of the mode to be performed is executed, but the effect mode in the middle is common).

8-43 and 8-44 are time charts for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the fluctuation immediately after the end of the time saving state. Of these, FIGS. 8-43 show the execution timings of various effects when the deviation variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state. Further, FIG. 8-44 (A) shows the execution timing of various effects when the jackpot fluctuation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state. Further, FIG. 8-44 (B) shows the execution timing of various effects when the small hit variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state.

First, with reference to FIGS. 8-43, the execution timing of various effects when the deviation variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state will be described. When the variation display of the second special symbol that is out of alignment after the end of the time saving state is executed, the variation pattern PA3-1 is selected and the variation display is executed over the variation time of 2 seconds (FIG. 8-8 (B)). reference). Then, when the variation display for 2 seconds is completed, as shown in FIGS. 8-43, the out-of-order symbols are confirmed and displayed over the confirmation display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 074IWS1137).

Next, when the variation display of all the second special symbols is finished after the end of the time saving state and the variation display of the first first special symbol is executed, as shown in FIGS. 8-43, the mode transition effect is displayed in the variation display. It is executed (see step 074IWS814). In this case, for example, as a mode transition effect, it indicates that in the image display device 5, the background image corresponding to the time saving state is changed to the background image corresponding to the normal state, or the stage is changed from the time saving effect mode to the normal effect mode. An effect is executed to notify that the time saving state has ended and the normal state has been entered, such as by displaying. Further, for example, a character display such as "Return to left-handed" is displayed, and a display prompting the left-handed operation is performed.

The mode transition effect is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, instead of directly notifying the transition from the time saving state to the normal state, as a mode transition effect, an effect of notifying the transition from the right-handed mode to the left-handed mode may be executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-44 (A), the execution timing of various effects when the jackpot fluctuation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state will be described. When the variation display of the second special symbol, which is a big hit after the end of the time saving state, is executed, the variation pattern PB3-5 is selected and the variation display is executed over the variation time of 15 seconds (FIG. 8-8 (B)). reference).

When the variation display is executed according to the variation pattern PB3-5, when the execution timing of the fanning effect is reached, the fanning effect is executed for 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 8-44 (A) (see step 074IWS810). In this case, for example, as a fanning effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the operation of an operation means such as the push button 31B, and the decoration on the left, middle, and right is performed according to the operation of the player. A combination of symbols with the same symbol (big hit / small hit symbol) and a temporary stop display of the out-of-reach symbol are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-44 (A), the big hit / small hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect. Further, in the fanning effect, when the operation timing of the movable body 32 comes, an effect of moving the movable body 32 to a predetermined effect position is also executed (see step 074IWS863).

Then, when the variation display for 15 seconds is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (A), the big hit / small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed over the fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 074IWS1137). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (A), the variation display is terminated and the pseudo V prize promotion effect is also started (see step 074IW875), and the pseudo V prize promotion effect is executed until the first round of the jackpot game. Will be done. Then, after that, when the big hit game is completed, the time is controlled again to the short time state, and the continuous villa state is continued.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-44 (B), the execution timing of various effects when the small hit variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state will be described. When the variation display of the second special symbol, which is a small hit after the end of the time saving state, is executed, the variation pattern PC3-5 is selected and the variation display is executed over the variation time of 15 seconds (FIG. 8-8 (B). )reference).

When the variation display is executed according to the variation pattern PC3-5, when the execution timing of the fanning effect is reached, the fanning effect is executed for 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 8-44 (B) (see step 074IWS810). In this case, for example, as a fanning effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the operation of an operation means such as the push button 31B, and the decoration on the left, middle, and right is performed according to the operation of the player. A combination of symbols with the same symbol (big hit / small hit symbol) and a temporary stop display of the out-of-reach symbol are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-44 (B), the big hit / small hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect. Further, in the fanning effect, when the operation timing of the movable body 32 comes, an effect of moving the movable body 32 to a predetermined effect position is also executed (see step 074IWS863).

Then, when the variation display for 15 seconds is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (B), the big hit / small hit symbol is confirmedly displayed over the confirmed display period of 5 seconds (see step 074IWS1135). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (B), the variable display is terminated and the V prize promotion effect is started (see step 074IWS885), and the V prize promotion effect is executed until the small hit game. Then, if a V prize is won during the small hit game, the time is controlled again when the big hit game is completed, and the consecutive villa state is continued.

In this example, the upper limit of the second reserved storage is 4, and after the time saving state is finished, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed up to 4 times, and the time saving state can be controlled again. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the upper limit of the second reserved storage is configured to be 1, and after the time saving state is finished, the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed only once, and the time saving state can be controlled again. You may. In this case, for example, the small hit probability may be higher than 1/7 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed.

(Example of look-ahead icon production)
Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the look-ahead icon effect will be described. 8-45 to 8-47 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the effect mode of the look-ahead icon effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-45 to FIG. 8-47, the effect screens are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-45 to 8-47, a case is shown in which a big hit game is executed based on the small hits D and E and the V winning. In this case, since the small hit game is the first round and the big hit game is executed from the second round to the tenth round, it seems that the big hit game of nine rounds is executed. Therefore, for example, when the final round of the jackpot game (10th round in this example) is being executed, it seems that one less round is being executed from the appearance of FIG. 8-45 (Fig. 8-45). As shown in A), the image display device 5 displays a character display such as "Big hit!" And a character display such as "Round 9".

Next, when the final round of the jackpot game is completed and the ending period of the jackpot game is entered, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (B), a character display such as "See you again!" Is displayed and the jackpot game ends. Is notified. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the execution of the look-ahead icon effect is determined at the end of the big hit game (see steps 074IWS9827 and S9828), and there is one hold memory that becomes a small hit D and E of 10R in the hold memory. It shall be. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (B), the semi-transparent display of the nine notice icons 074IW01 corresponding to the nine rounds of the second round to the tenth round except for the small hit game of the first round. Is started, and the look-ahead icon effect is started (see step 074IWS9829). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (B), character display 074IW10 such as "+9" corresponding to 9 rounds of the 2nd to 10th rounds is displayed except for the small hit game of the 1st round. To.

In this example, since the fluctuation display is executed over an extremely short fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds until the fluctuation display is executed four times after the jackpot game is completed (see steps 074IWS1704 to S1706), four fluctuations are executed. If a small hit occurs within the range, it seems that a small hit has occurred with almost no recognition of the fluctuation display.

When a small hit occurs and is controlled by the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (C), the image display device 5 displays a character display 074IW02 such as "Aim for V!" To promote V winning. The effect is executed (see step 074IWS885). Next, when a game ball wins a special winning opening and a V winning occurs during the small hit game, the image display device 5 displays a character display 074IW03 such as "V" as shown in FIG. 8-45 (D). Then, the V winning notification effect is executed (see step 074IWS8810). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (D), the nine notice icons displayed on the image display device 5 change from the semi-transparent display to the actual display when the V prize is generated (see 074IWS8812). ..

Then, based on the occurrence of the V prize, the big hit game is controlled after the small hit game is completed. As shown in FIG. 8-46 (E), during the jackpot game, the notice icon changes from the actual display to the black display one by one in the image display device 5 after each round (see step 074IWS9817). ). In the example shown in FIG. 8-46 (E), a state in which the fourth round is completed and the third notice icon is changed from the actual display to the black display is shown.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (F), when the final round of the jackpot game is completed and the ending period of the jackpot game is entered, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (G), "See you again!" Character display is displayed to notify that the jackpot game is over. Further, in this example, it is assumed that one new hold memory for 4R small hits A and B and one hold memory for 7R small hit C are newly generated after the look-ahead icon effect is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (G), excluding the small hit game of the first round, three pieces corresponding to the three rounds of the second round to the fourth round and the second round to the seventh round A total of nine notice icons 074IW01, including six corresponding to the six rounds of the above, are displayed in addition to the semi-transparent display (see step 074IWS9832). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (G), a character display 074IW10 such as "+9" corresponding to the nine rounds on which the notice icon is added is displayed.

When a small hit occurs and is controlled by the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (H), the image display device 5 displays a character display 074IW02 such as "Aim for V!" To promote V winning. The effect is executed (see step 074IWS885). Here, during the small hit game, the player cannot win the game ball in the special winning opening and fails to generate the V prize, or the player does not intentionally launch the game ball and the V prize is won. It is assumed that it did not occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (I), the image display device 5 displays a character display 074IW03 such as "MISS!" To notify that the V prize has failed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-47 (I), if the V prize is generated this time, the jackpot game for 4 rounds from the 2nd round to the 4th round should be executed, but the jackpot game is controlled. Since it is no longer displayed, three semi-transparent notice icons 074IW01 are deleted (see step 074IWS8820).

In this example, since the time saving state is temporarily terminated when the small hit game is started (see step 074IWS140), if the V winning fails, the time saving state is terminated as it is, and the consecutive villa state is terminated. Will be done.

In addition, after the notice icon changes to black display, for example, at the timing when all the notice icons in the second column change to black display (therefore, the timing when 18 notice icons change to black display), one row. It may be configured to erase the black notice icon of the minute. Further, for example, all the notice icons may be deleted at the timing when the time saving state is finished and the consecutive villa state is finished, and various modes can be considered as the timing of erasing the notice icon.

Further, in this example, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (I), when the V prize fails, only the number of notice icons corresponding to the jackpot game that should have been executed is deleted. Although shown, not limited to such an embodiment, all the notice icons may be deleted to end the look-ahead icon effect.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-45 to 8-47, for example, in the case of small hits D and E of 10R, except for the small hit game of the first round, the second round to Although the case where the display of the nine notice icons corresponding to the nine rounds of the tenth round is started is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the case of small hits D and E of 10R, it may be configured to start displaying 10 notice icons including the small hit game of the first round. In this case, a special mode icon (for example, an icon including the display of "V") is displayed as a notice icon corresponding to the small hit game (round in which V can be won) in the first round, and V can be won. It may be displayed so that it can be recognized as a round.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-45 to 8-47, a case where a look-ahead icon effect for displaying a notice icon is executed as a look-ahead notice effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit or a small hit, an effect of displaying numbers corresponding to the number of rounds controlled by those big hits or small hits may be executed. Further, for example, an effect suggesting the number of rounds to be controlled in the future by the display color of the background image or the character image may be executed, or an effect suggesting the number of rounds to be controlled in the future by the type of the character image may be executed. Good. As such, various modes can be considered as a look-ahead notice effect that suggests the number of rounds.

Further, in this example, only the pre-reading notice effect (pre-reading icon effect) that suggests the total number of rounds of big hits and small hits included in the hold storage is executed, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, a look-ahead notice effect (holding continuous notice effect) that suggests the number of big hits and small hits included in the hold storage may be configured to be executable. Then, in the ending period of the big hit game or the like, either the look-ahead icon effect or the hold continuous notice effect may be selected and configured to be executable.

(Modification example 1)
Next, a modified example of the effect executed in the feature unit 074IW will be described. Hereinafter, after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D or the jackpot E is completed, it will be described.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-48 (A) and 8-48 (B), the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot D, and the second special symbol is displayed. 2 A case where there is no hold memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the special figure hold memory will be described. When the 7-time variable display of the second special symbol is completed after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed, the symbol determination period is such that the variable display is not executed for 12 seconds. As shown in FIGS. 8-48 (B) and 8-48 (C), when the symbol determination period is reached, the image display device 5 starts displaying the result screen, and the second special symbol is displayed seven times. Based on the fact that the variable display is completed and the game state is controlled to the normal state, the symbol confirmation period effect for the end of the time saving state is executed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-48 (D) and 8-48 (E), after the effect of the symbol determination period for the end of the reduced working hours is completed, a maximum of four second special symbols generated during the reduced working hours are used. Variable display (variable display of the second special symbol up to four times in the normal state) is executed. During the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times, the display of the result screen and the display of the second background image are continued. Then, the fourth variable display of the second special symbol after the game state is controlled to the normal state is completed (the maximum of 11 variable displays of the second special symbol after the jackpot D jackpot game is completed). The display of the result screen in the image display device 5 is completed, and the second background image is updated to the first background image.

Next, the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot D, and the variable display result is the jackpot or the small hit in the second special symbol hold memory. Will be described, and a case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot E will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8-49 (A) and 8-49 (B), as in FIGS. 8-48 (A) and 8-48 (B), the second special symbol is in a time-saving state after the jackpot game is completed. When the variable display is completed, the symbol confirmation period in which the variable display is not executed for 12 seconds is reached, and the display of the result screen is started. Immediately after the start of the symbol confirmation period, a meteor effect in which a shooting star flows in the second background image based on the presence of a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure holding memory ( The first meteor effect) may be executed.

Then, when the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (C), while the time saving state ending symbol determination period effect is executed, the Jintan When the state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (D), the symbol fixing period effect for continuing the time saving state is executed, and the time saving state is continued for the player. You will be notified to do so.

After the end of these symbol fixing period effects, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (E), the second special symbol is variably displayed once to four times (based on the hold memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit). After the second special symbol variable display) is executed, it is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The result screen is displayed for a maximum of 21.5 seconds up to 2 seconds after the start of the variable display, which is a big hit or a small hit, while the display of the second background image is a big hit or a small hit. It is maintained as it is even after the start of the variable display.

Further, the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot D, and the seventh variable display is completed when the seventh variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is completed. 2 When there is a hold memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the special figure hold memory, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (A) to 8-50 (E), the seventh time. 2 In the symbol confirmation period after the end of the variable display of the special symbol, the result screen is displayed and the symbol confirmation period for the end of the time saving state is executed. A meteor effect (second meteor effect) may be executed from the start.

Further, the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot D, and the seventh variable display is completed when the seventh variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is completed. 2 When there is a hold memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the special figure hold memory, as shown in FIGS. 8-51 (A) to 8-51 (E), the seventh time. 2 Variable display in the second special symbol hold memory at the end of the symbol confirmation period after the result screen is displayed and the symbol confirmation period effect for the end of the time saving state is executed in the symbol confirmation period after the variable display of the special symbol is completed. A stock effect may be performed to notify that the result is a big hit or a small hit.

Further, also when the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, as shown in FIGS. 8-52 (A) to 8-52 (D). , After the display of the result screen and the effect of the symbol confirmation period for continuing the time saving state are executed in the symbol confirmation period after the 7th variable display of the second special symbol is completed, the second special symbol is held at the end of the symbol confirmation period. A stock effect may be executed to notify that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the memory.

As shown in FIGS. 8-52 (E) and 8-52 (F), the stock effect has a hold memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure hold memory. It is feasible both in some cases and in non-existent cases.

That is, as described above, the stock effect executed in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit E functions as an effect of notifying that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure hold memory. In addition to the case of doing so, the effect of notifying that the time saving state continues over a maximum of 92 variable displays (the variable display result will almost certainly be a big hit or a small hit in any of the remaining 92 variable displays. It also functions as a production to notify that.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-48 to 8-52, a case where a stock effect or a meteor effect (so-called look-ahead effect) is executed as a special effect when a big hit occurs is shown, but a small hit also occurs. In the same manner, the stock effect and the meteor effect may be configured to be feasible.

(Modification 2)
Further, the effect modes shown in FIGS. 8-40 to 8-52 are examples, and various modes of effect can be executed as the effect executed during the variable display. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-44 (A) and 8-44 (B), when the big hit fluctuation or the small hit fluctuation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state, the fanning effect is executed for 10 seconds. It may be configured to execute a continuous striking effect accompanied by a continuous striking operation of the push button 31B before the fanning effect. Then, after the continuous hitting effect, a fanning effect may be executed so that the big hit / small hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8-43, when the deviation fluctuation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state, the fluctuation display with a short fluctuation time of 2 seconds is executed, but a long fluctuation such as 30 seconds is shown. It may be configured to perform out-of-time fluctuations. In this case, in the variation display of the deviation fluctuation, first, a continuous striking effect accompanied by a continuous striking operation of the push button 31B is executed, and then an effect display as if the continuous striking operation failed is performed, and then FIG. 8-48 (B). Or, the result screen as shown in FIGS. 8-49 (B), 8-50 (B), 8-51 (B), and 8-52 (B) may be displayed.

Further, for example, in the case of a big hit fluctuation or a small hit fluctuation, similarly, after displaying the result screen by performing an effect display as if the repeated hit operation failed, the mode as if it was revived and became a big hit or a small hit. It may be configured to perform the revival effect of.

(Modification example 3)
Further, the feature unit 074IW shows a case where the look-ahead icon effect is started during the ending period of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a look-ahead icon effect may be started or a notice icon may be added and displayed based on the occurrence of a V prize during the small hit game. Hereinafter, a modified example 3 in which the look-ahead icon effect is started or the notice icon is added and displayed based on the occurrence of the V prize during the small hit game will be described.

FIG. 8-53 is a flowchart showing the small hit medium effect process (step S174) in the modified example 3. In the third modification, the processes of steps 074IWS8801 to S8811 are the same as those processes shown in FIGS. 8-36. When the V prize is generated, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the look-ahead icon effect is being executed (step 074IWS8841). Unless the look-ahead icon effect is being executed (N in step 074IWS8841), the effect control CPU 120 extracts all the symbol designation commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 074IWS8842). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is a big hit or a small hit in the currently stored hold memory based on the extracted symbol designation command (step 074IWS8843).

When there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit or a small hit (Y in step 074IWS8843), the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using a table for determining the presence / absence of a look-ahead icon effect, and performs a look-ahead. It is determined whether or not to execute the icon effect (step 074IWS8844). In this example, for example, it is determined that the look-ahead icon effect is executed with a probability of 50%.

When it is decided to execute the look-ahead icon effect (Y in step 074IWS8845), the effect control CPU 120 is the number corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit or the small hit specified by the symbol designation command in the image display device 5. Control is performed to start the semi-transparent display of the advance notice icon, and the look-ahead icon effect is started (step 074IWS8846). For example, if it is specified that there are two reserved memories that are 10R small hits (small hits D and E) based on the symbol designation command, 9 × 2 excluding the small hit game (first round). = Controls to start the semi-transparent display of 18 notice icons. Further, for example, it is specified that there is one hold memory for a small hit of 10R (small hits D and E) and one hold memory for a small hit of 4R (small hits A and B) based on the symbol designation command. If so, control is performed to start the semi-transparent display of 9 + 3 = 12 notice icons excluding the small hit game (first round). Then, the small hit medium production process is completed.

In addition, when the look-ahead icon production is started during the ending period of the jackpot game, a maximum of 36 semi-transparent notice icons are displayed, but in step 074IWS8846, which starts the look-ahead icon production at the time of V winning. As the maximum number of rounds, the small hit game currently being executed may be a small hit D, E of 10R, and all four reserved memories may be a big hit D, E or a small hit D, E of 10R. In this case, a maximum of 9 × 5 = 45 notice icons of semi-transparent display may be displayed, and the look-ahead icon effect may be started.

If the look-ahead icon effect is being executed (Y in step 074IWS8841), the effect control CPU 120 extracts all the symbol designation commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 074IWS8847). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a new big hit or small hit has occurred in addition to the hold storage corresponding to the currently displayed notice icon, based on the extracted symbol designation command (step 074IWS8884). ).

When there is a new hold memory for a big hit or a small hit (Y in step 074IWS8848), the effect control CPU 120 has a number corresponding to the number of rounds of the newly generated big hit or small hit in the image display device 5. Control is performed to start the additional display of the semi-transparent display of the notice icon (step 074IWS8849). By executing the processes of steps 074IWS8847 to S8849, in this example, when a new hold memory that becomes a big hit or a small hit occurs during the execution of the look-ahead icon effect, the newly generated big hit or the small hit is generated. A semi-transparent notice icon corresponding to the hold memory is added and displayed. Then, the small hit medium production process is completed.

In the third modification, the processes after step 074IWS8813 are the same as those processes shown in FIGS. 8-36.

(Modification example 4)
Further, in the above-mentioned feature portion and the modified example, regarding the transition to the time saving state (high base state), the special variable winning ball device 7 and the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 always operate in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, a special variable winning ball device 7 or a special variable is illustrated. It is also possible to shift to the time saving state (high base state) without operating the winning ball device 074IW17. Hereinafter, a modified example 4 that shifts to the time saving state even when the time saving symbol is derived and displayed will be described.

FIG. 8-54 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the big hit probability and the small hit probability for each set value in the modified example 4. Of these, FIGS. 8-54 (A) show the jackpot probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 8-54 (B) shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In the modified example 4, as shown in FIGS. 8-54, the big hit probability and the small hit probability are the same as those shown in FIG. 8-4.

In the modified example 4, even if it is out of order, the time-saving symbol (the out-of-time symbol with time-saving) is derived and displayed and controlled to the time-saving state, and the non-time-saving symbol (the out-of-time symbol without time reduction) is derived and displayed. It may not be controlled to the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 8-54 (A), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of losing the time reduction is "1" to "6" regardless of which of the set values is set. It is constant as "164/65536" (about 1/400). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-54 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of losing the time saving is probable regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6". Is constant as "328/65536" (about 1/200). That is, in this example, the determination value for determining the time reduction is the same regardless of the set value. As shown in FIGS. 8-54, even when the jackpot probability is different depending on the set value while the small hit probability and the missed probability with time saving are constant, as shown in FIGS. 8-54, the probability of losing without time saving May be configured so that the number of determination values for each set value is matched by making the set values "1" to "6" different.

In the modified example 4, when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed and controlled to the time saving state, it is assumed that the time saving state is controlled to the time saving state once. Not limited to such an aspect, even when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed, the time saving number may be controlled to be controlled to a plurality of time saving states.

As the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be a part of the out-of-time symbols or a part of the small hit symbols.

In addition, when performing a lottery process related to the derivation display of the time-saving symbol, the lottery may be executed by using a dedicated random number for the time-saving symbol lottery in these lottery processes, or a lottery random number of a missed symbol or a big hit symbol. The lottery may be performed using other lottery random numbers such as the lottery random number of the above, the lottery random number of the small hit symbol, the random number for determining the big hit lottery, and the lottery random number of the fall lottery.

Further, these time-saving symbols may be a plurality of types of symbols, and may be used in combination with other symbols such as small hit symbols and symbols displayed as missed symbols. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is changed depending on the small hit symbol used together. However, if a time-saving symbol is won, the presence or absence of a transition to the time-saving state will not be drawn by lottery, and the number of time-savings will not be drawn.

Further, in the case of drawing a time-saving symbol and the set value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the set value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol in all the set values. Is the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special figure and the second special figure.

In addition, regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing a lottery for time-saving symbols, regardless of whether a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used, the starting port (first starting winning opening, It may be at the time of winning the second start winning opening).

In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol is drawn, when using a dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number), the lottery result by the dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number) is used as the winning value, and the small hit symbol is used for the time-saving symbol lottery. When a random number is used, a specific small hit symbol random number value can be used as the winning value, and when a random number for the fall lottery judgment value is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. A lottery using the above, for example, a time saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the time saving symbol may be won when the game ball passes through the time saving area.

In addition, in the case where the lottery of the time saving symbol is performed using the structure, when the small hit symbol also uses the time saving symbol, the variable display number (time saving number) of the time saving state does not change depending on the presence or absence of passing through the time saving area. To.

In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol lottery is performed, the winning value is a specific missing symbol random number when using the missing symbol random number in the time-saving symbol lottery, and it is specified when the jackpot symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. The jackpot symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, when these random values are used as winning values, performances other than the jackpot probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the set value cannot be changed.

Further, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the jackpot determination. In addition, the lottery of the time saving symbol is not executed in the time saving state (high base) or the high probability time regardless of the random number value used for the lottery, and is executed only in the low probability low base state. .. However, if the time saving symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the time saving state has already been set, even if the time saving number of times is reset or the lottery is not performed, it may be determined for each game machine.

Further, regarding the number of time reductions when the time reduction symbol is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of time reductions according to the winning value (symbol) and the game state. In addition, the conditions for granting the time reduction can be made different for each time reduction symbol.

Further, when the number of time reductions differs depending on the time reduction symbol, the time reduction symbol distribution lottery can be changed between the first special figure and the second special figure.

Further, even when the same time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time saving times given may be different depending on the game state at that time. However, it is necessary that the game state is predetermined.

In addition, the lottery result of "0 times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving symbol in the low probability low base state.

Further, the time-saving end symbol derivation lottery (time-saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of time reductions may be set to the number of times until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed after the time reduction starts, or until the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. That is, in principle, the number of time reductions may not be set and may be unlimited.

Further, the number of time reductions and the granting condition may be different between the time reduction state controlled by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state controlled by the occurrence of a big hit.

Further, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing of being controlled to the time-saving state is the time when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where the small hit symbol random number is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, when the small hit is won and the time saving state is entered, the end time of the small hit operation is controlled to the time saving state.

Further, in the case of a lottery using the structure, the timing controlled to the time saving state is the timing at the end of the operation of the structure in the gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state) in which the structure is operated.

Further, in the case of a game machine (so-called a specified number of times probability change machine (ST machine)) that is controlled to a high probability low base state over a predetermined variable display number after a big hit, the high probability low base state is reached when the game hall is opened. Therefore, the high-probability low-base state may be controlled to a time-saving state after the variable display of a predetermined number of times is executed and ended.

In addition, when the time saving limiter function is installed and the time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of times of the time saving limiter is updated.

Further, the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol may be set to a time different from the symbol confirmation time of other symbols.

In addition, the symbol confirmation period for confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol or decorative symbol is usually 0.5 seconds, whereas when the time-saving symbol is confirmed and displayed, the time is shortened over a symbol confirmation period different from the usual one. The symbol may be configured to be fixedly displayed. For example, when the time-saving symbol is confirmed and displayed in the normal state, 10 seconds may be set as the symbol confirmation period, and the time-saving symbol may be confirmed and displayed for 10 seconds. Then, during the symbol determination period of 10 seconds, after executing a transition effect for notifying that the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the time saving state, the right-handed notification for prompting the right-handed operation may be executed. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to secure the execution period of the transition effect and the right-handed notification even when the time-saving symbol is fixedly displayed and controlled to the time-saving state without going through the jackpot game.

On the other hand, when the time-saving symbol is confirmed and displayed during the time-saving state, the symbol confirmation period may be set to 5 seconds, which is shorter than the normal state, and the time-saving symbol may be confirmed and displayed for 5 seconds. Then, during the symbol determination period of 5 seconds, a continuous effect for notifying that the time saving state continues may be executed. If the time-saving symbol is confirmed and displayed during the time-saving state, the game state continues in the time-saving state. Therefore, the symbol confirmation period is set to 0.5 seconds, which is the same as usual, and the continuous production and other effects are performed. You may configure it not to execute.

(Modification 5)
Further, in this feature section, the look-ahead icon production is started during the ending period of the big hit game, and in the modified example 3, the look-ahead icon production is started based on the occurrence of V prize during the small hit game. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the look-ahead icon effect may be started during the fanfare period or the round of the jackpot game, or the look-ahead icon effect may be started during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Conceivable.

FIG. 8-55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the look-ahead icon effect in the modified example 5. As shown in FIG. 8-55, for example, even during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the execution of the look-ahead icon effect is determined, and the plurality of notice icons 074IW01 are arranged in the same manner as in FIG. 8-45 (B). The semi-transparent display may be started, and the look-ahead icon effect may be started. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-55, the character display 074IW10 such as "+9" corresponding to the number of displayed notice icons is configured to be displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 8-45 (B). May be good.

As described above, the features 074IW and each modification disclose the configurations of the gaming machines shown in the following (means A1) to (means A8).

(Means A1) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and a special state (for example, small hit) based on the fact that a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display. A special state control means that can be controlled to the game state (for example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined area (for example, a special winning opening) in the special state are used as a game medium (for example, a special winning opening). It is provided with an advantageous state control means (for example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS117 to S120 in the game control computer 100) that can control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) based on the passage of the game ball). , The advantageous state control means controls the advantageous states having different advantages after the game medium has passed through the predetermined area, depending on which of the plurality of special display results is derived and displayed (for example). As shown in FIGS. 8-6, the small hits A and B are controlled by the large hit games of the second to fourth rounds after the small hit game (first round), and the small hit C is the small hit game (first round). After the 1st round), it is controlled by the big hit games of the 2nd to 7th rounds, and the small hits D and E are controlled by the big hit games of the 2nd to 10th rounds after the small hit game (1st round). As a variable display display result, a determination means for determining which of a plurality of display results including a plurality of special display results is to be derived and displayed (for example, step 074IWS62 in the game control microcomputer 100). , S65, S68, S71) and a determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer) for determining which of a plurality of display results is derived and displayed before the determination means is determined. It is possible to output specific information (for example, a symbol designation command) that can specify which special display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result of the determination means and the step 074IWS1261, S1226 in step 100). Based on the specific information output means (for example, the part that executes steps 074IWS1217 and S1227 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the specific information, a suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display suggesting the advantage of the advantageous state corresponding to the special display result). A portion for executing step 074IWS9829 in the suggestion display control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying the notice icon). ), And the suggestion display control means can display the suggestion display for a predetermined period (for example, the period until all rounds of the jackpot game suggested by the look-ahead icon effect are completed) after displaying the suggestion display. Yes, after displaying the suggestion display, the suggestion display is erased based on the fact that the special state is terminated without the game medium passing through the predetermined area (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8820). It is characterized by that. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in displaying the suggestion display, and it is possible to perform the display that matches the value given to the player.

(Means A2) In the means A1, the suggestion display control means displays the suggestion display in a specific mode (for example, semi-transparent display) before the special display result is derived and displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the step 074IWS9829). ), The suggestion display is changed to the unit game correspondence display (for example, the actual display) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8812). The suggestion display may be erased (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8820) based on the fact that the special state is completed without the game medium passing through the predetermined area. According to such a configuration, the value suggested by the look-ahead and the value actually given can be clarified in the production.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or the means A2, the advantageous state control means can control the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, which is suggested. The display control means displays the suggestion display in a common manner between the case where the specific display result is derived and displayed and the case where the special display result is derived and displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a jackpot A to E (direct). It may be configured to execute step 074IWS9829) without distinguishing between the case of (hit) and the big hit game after winning the V prize. According to such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the effect between the case where the specific display result is derived and displayed and the case where the specific display result is controlled to the advantageous state and the case where the specific display result is controlled to the special state. It is possible to prevent the player from being given a sense of discomfort due to the difference between the two.

(Means A4) In any one of means A1 to A3, the suggestion display control means can execute a special effect that collectively suggests the value given in a plurality of special states and advantageous states (for example,). As shown in FIGS. 8-45 to 8-47, when there are a plurality of reserved memories that are big hits or small hits, a number of notice icons corresponding to the total number of rounds controlled by each big hit game is displayed. It may be configured to do so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in that the value given in a plurality of special states and advantageous states is suggested.

(Means A5) In the means A4, the suggestion display control means can execute a special effect during the end period of the advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the notice icon during the ending period of the jackpot game). It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means A6) In the means A4, the suggestion display control means can execute a special effect during a period from when the game medium passes through the predetermined area until it is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, in a modified example, for effect control). (The CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8846), as a special effect, the advantageous state controlled after the game medium has passed through the predetermined area and the value obtained in the plurality of special states and the advantageous state after the advantageous state are collectively suggested. (For example, in the modified example 3, when there are a plurality of reserved memories that are big hits or small hits, as in FIGS. 8-45 to 8-47, a round controlled by each big hit game. It may be configured to display a number of notice icons corresponding to the total number). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means A7) In any one of the means A1 to the means A6, a special state control means (for example, step 074IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (time saving state) that is easily controlled by the special state is executed. The special state control means may be configured to terminate the special state with the control to the special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 074IWS140). .. According to such a configuration, it is possible to limit the game playability for aiming at an advantageous state with a higher advantage by intentionally preventing the game medium from passing through the predetermined area, and maintain fairness among the players. be able to.

(Means A8) In any one of the means A1 to the means A7, the suggestion display control means can execute an additional effect of adding the suggestion display display based on the specific information output after the suggestion display is displayed. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 may execute step 074IWS9832). According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect the occurrence of an additional pattern in which the display of the suggestion display is added, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, in the present feature unit 074IW and each modification, the configurations of the gaming machines shown in the following (means B1-1), (means B1-2) to (means B8) are disclosed.

(Means B1-1) It is possible to perform variable display, and it is set to one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values "1" to "6") having different advantages for the player. A special state control that is possible and can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) based on the fact that a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display display result. Based on the means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps 074IWS114 to S116) and the game medium (for example, the game ball) passing through the predetermined area (for example, the special winning opening) in the special state. Advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) and can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the derivation display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) as a display result of variable display. (For example, the part where steps 074IWS117 to S120 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100) and after the special display result is derived and displayed and after the specific display result is derived and displayed, the predetermined area is set to the predetermined area. Promotion effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 074IWS876, S885 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the promotion effect (for example, pseudo V prize promotion effect, V prize promotion effect) that promotes the passage of the game medium of A notification effect for notifying that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, a pseudo V winning notification effect, V) in a common manner after the special display result is derived and displayed and after the specific display result is derived and displayed. A notification effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS8810 and S9813 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a prize notification effect) is provided, and the ratio of the specific display result derived and displayed differs depending on the set value (for example, For example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set values "1" to "6"), and the ratio of the special display result derived and displayed is the same for all the set values (for example). , As shown in FIG. 8-4, the small hit probability is constant regardless of the set value). According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed to the player by making the effect mode common between when the special display result is derived and displayed and when the specific display result is derived and displayed. It is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity and increase the difficulty of guessing the set value.

(Means B1-2) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display, in which a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, and a special state (for example, a small hit symbol) is displayed. A special state control means that can be controlled to a small hit game state (for example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined area (for example, a special winning opening) in the special state are used as a game medium (for example, a special winning opening). For example, it is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) based on the passage of a game ball), and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display display result. The advantageous state control means that can be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the part that executes steps 074IWS117 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100), and after the special display result is derived and displayed, and after the special display result is derived and displayed, the specific display result is derived and displayed. A promotion effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a promotion effect (for example, a pseudo V prize promotion effect, a V prize promotion effect) for promoting the passage of the game medium to a predetermined area in a common manner with the latter. Step 074IWS876, S885) and after the special display result is derived and displayed and after the specific display result is derived and displayed, the game medium has passed through the predetermined area. The game medium passes through a predetermined area and a notification effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS8810 and S9813 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the notification effect (for example, a pseudo V prize notification effect, a V prize notification effect). A first variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 074IW17) that can be changed into a passing advantageous state (for example, an open state) that is easy to pass and a passing disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state) that is difficult to pass or does not pass, and a specific area. A second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed into a passing advantageous state in which the game medium easily passes through (for example, a large winning opening) and a passing disadvantageous state in which the game medium does not easily pass or does not pass, and the first The variable means control means is provided with variable means control means capable of controlling the variable means and the second variable means (for example, a portion for executing steps 074IWS114 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable means control means is the first in a special state. It is possible to control the variable means in a passing advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is in step 074. (IWS402 and S438 are executed), the second variable means can be controlled to the passing advantageous state in the unit game in the advantageous state after the game medium has passed through the predetermined area (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has step 074IWS1407). In the first unit game in the advantageous state controlled based on the derived display of the specific display result, the first variable means can be controlled to the passing advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100). Executes step 074IWS1406), and can control the passing advantageous state through the second variable means in the second and subsequent unit games in the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 074IWS1407). , In the advantageous state according to the common mode when the special display result is controlled to the advantageous state based on the derived display and when the specific display result is controlled to the advantageous state based on the derived display. It is characterized in that it is provided with a specific effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes step 176 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a big hit medium effect) in a unit game. According to such a configuration, the player can make the effect mode common when the special display result is derived and displayed and when the specific display result is derived and displayed, and by sharing the variable means of the control target. It is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity when the specific display result is derived and displayed, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(Means B2) In means B1-1 and means B1-2, variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be executed. The special state control means is provided with variable display execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the special state control means derives and displays the special display result as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information. It is possible to control to a special state based on the fact, and it is also possible to control to a special state based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the second identification information. When the variable display is executed, the ratio of the special display result being derived and displayed is higher than when the variable display of the first identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, of the first special symbol. When executing the variable display, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of "164/65536", and when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of "9362/65536"). It may be configured in. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the difficulty of guessing the set value in that the special display result having no difference in the set value can be derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol.

(Means B3) In the means B1-1, the means B1-2, or the means B2, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are displayed. A variable display execution means that can be executed (for example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a start area (for example, a second start winning opening) are provided, and the game medium is provided in the start area. A special starting state (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) that can be changed into a passing advantageous state (for example, an open state) that is easy to pass and a passing disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state) that is difficult to pass or does not pass. A special state control means that can be controlled to a special state that is easy to control (for example, a time saving state) (for example, a portion that executes step 074IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a variable start means are controlled to a passing advantageous state in the special state. A possible start variable means control means (for example, a portion that executes step S26 in the game control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the variable display execution means is secondly identified based on the passage of the game medium through the start area. Variable display of information is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes variable display of the second special symbol based on the winning of the second starting winning opening), and is based on the variable display of the second identification information. The ratio controlled to the special state is higher than the ratio controlled to the advantageous state based on the derivation display of the specific display result as the display result of the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4). The small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is "9362/65536", while the big hit probability is "205/65536" to "328/65536"). You may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the discomfort during the special state.

(Means B4) In any one of means B1-1, means B1-2 to means B3, the number of unit games in an advantageous state differs depending on the type of special display result or the type of specific display result (for example,). As shown in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-6, the game medium passes through a predetermined area (for example, a special winning opening) in a predetermined area (for example, the number of rounds differs from 4R, 7R or 10R depending on the big hit type and the small hit type). A first variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 074IW17) that can be changed into an easy passage advantageous state (for example, an open state) and a difficult or non-passable passage disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state), and a specific area (for example, a specific area (for example). For example, a second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed into a passing advantageous state in which the game medium easily passes through the large winning opening) and a passing disadvantageous state in which the game medium is difficult to pass or does not pass, and the first variable. A variable means control means capable of controlling the means and the second variable means (for example, a portion for executing steps 074IWS114 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable means control means are first variable in a special state. The means can be controlled to a passage advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 074IWS402 and S438), and the second variable means in the unit game in the advantageous state after the game medium has passed through the predetermined area. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 074IWS1407), and in the first unit game in the advantageous state controlled based on the derivation display of the specific display result. The first variable means can be controlled to a passing advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 074IWS1406), and the passing advantageous state passes through the second variable means in the second and subsequent unit games in the advantageous state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 074IWS1407), and the value given when the game medium passes through the first variable means is that the game medium passes through the second variable means. When a game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening), 15 prize balls are obtained, whereas the special variable winning ball is smaller than the value given when the game is played. When a game ball wins a prize in the device 074IW17 (special winning opening), three prize balls may be obtained). According to such a configuration, pay attention to the number of unit games using the second variable means in that there is a difference in the value given when the game medium passes between the first variable means and the second variable means. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means B5) An effect variable display executing means (for example, for effect control) capable of variably displaying the effect identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) in any one of the means B1-1 and the means B1-2 to the means B4. The portion for executing steps 171 to S173 in the CPU 120) is provided, and the effect variable display executing means obtains the effect identification information according to a common effect mode when the special display result is derived and displayed and when the specific display result is derived and displayed. The variable display may be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS803 when the time is Y in step 074IWS802). According to such a configuration, by sharing the effect mode of the variable display of the effect identification information, it is possible to further reduce the discomfort when the specific display result is derived and displayed to the player.

(Means B6) Execution of setting suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) capable of executing setting suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) in any one of means B1-1, means B1-2 to means B5 in response to control to an advantageous state. It may be configured to include means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 074IWS9835). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by the setting suggestion effect in the effect.

In this example, the opening control in the big hit and the small hit and the effect during the big hit are executed in a manner in which it is not apparently recognizable which of the set values "1" to "6" is set. In terms of production, it is possible to suggest which of the set values "1" to "6" is set by executing the setting suggestion effect.

(Means B7) In any one of means B1-1, means B1-2 to means B6, a common opening pattern (for example, a special variable winning ball device 074IW17 is opened) in the first unit game in the special state and the advantageous state. The variable means control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 074IWS402, S438, S1406) and the game medium in a predetermined area in a special state and an advantageous state. Value-giving means that gives value based on passing (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has three prize balls based on the game ball winning a prize in the special variable winning ball device 074IW17 (special winning opening). Control to send a payout control command to the payout control means) and a process execution means (for example,) that executes different processes based on the game medium passing through a predetermined area in a special state and an advantageous state. , The game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 074IWS114 to S116 when controlling the small hit game, and executes steps 074IWS117 to S120 when controlling the big hit game). You may be. According to such a configuration, discomfort can be reduced by standardizing the operation of the variable means, and processing according to the state can be appropriately executed.

In this example, as a specific difference in processing when "performing different processing based on the passage of the game medium through the predetermined area in the special state and the advantageous state", a special winning opening is used during the small hit game. If the game ball wins a prize, a special winning opening prize A designation command is sent, and if the game ball wins a special winning opening during the first round of the jackpot A to E (direct hit) jackpot game, it is special. The case where the winning opening winning B designation command is transmitted is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when a game ball wins a special winning opening during a small hit game and during the first round of a big hit A to E (direct hit) big hit game, the presence or absence of command transmission may be different. .. In this case, for example, the special winning opening winning designation command may be transmitted only when the game ball wins the special winning opening during the small hit game.

(Means B8) In any one of means B1-1 and means B1-2 to means B7, special state control means (for example, game control) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) that is easily controlled to a special state. The special state control means is provided with a portion of the microcomputer 100 for executing step 074IWS537), and the special state control means is special based on the fact that the first predetermined display result (for example, the time saving no loss symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. A judgment value corresponding to the first predetermined display result by controlling to a special state based on the fact that the second predetermined display result (for example, a symbol with a time reduction) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display without controlling the state. The number of is different depending on the set value (for example, in the modified example 4, as shown in FIGS. 8-54, the probability of loss without time reduction differs depending on the set values "1" to "6"), and the second The number of judgment values corresponding to the predetermined display result is the same for all the set values (for example, in the modified example 4, as shown in FIGS. 8-54, the time saving loss probability is set values "1" to "1" to ". It may be configured to be constant regardless of "6"). According to such a configuration, new playability can be realized without excessively increasing gambling.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 10… General winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player.
A special state control means that can control a special state based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display,
In the special state, it is possible to control the advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the predetermined area, and it is possible to control the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. Control means and
With a promotion effect executing means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the passage of the game medium to the predetermined area in a common manner after the special display result is derived and displayed and after the specific display result is derived and displayed. ,
Execution of a notification effect capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area in a common manner after the special display result is derived and displayed and after the specific display result is derived and displayed. With means,
The rate at which the specific display result is derived and displayed differs depending on the set value.
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio at which the special display result is derived and displayed is the same for all set values.

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