JP2021049228A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest by allowing a player to enjoy a performance.SOLUTION: A special performance includes: a first special performance for reporting that control can be performed to an advantageous state with variable display from among a specific number of times of variable display as an opportunity; and a second special performance for suggesting that control can be performed to the advantageous state with variable display corresponding to reservation storage stored by reservation storage means after completion of a special state as an opportunity when it is not reported that control can be performed to the advantageous state by the first special performance. A game machine further includes display means capable of displaying plural kinds of specific display capable of changing variation means from a predetermined mode to a specific mode differing from the predetermined mode on the basis of passage of a game medium when the second special performance is under execution. The specific display is displayed in a predetermined mode regardless of a reservation storage number stored in reservation storage means when the second special performance is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-39

Description

The present invention executes a variable display when the game medium passes through a variable means that can be changed into a first mode in which the game medium can pass and a second mode in which the game medium cannot pass or is difficult to pass. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state.

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).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot 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) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning openings are 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.

In such a game machine, for example, Patent Document 1 states that in a special state (for example, a time saving state) controlled after the end of an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), an effect based on hold memory (for example, a look-ahead effect) (Specific effect as) is executed, an effect that promotes the accumulation of reserved memory is executed, and the mode of the effect is changed according to the number of stored memory (for example, of the second reserved memory information). The production mode of the specific effect is changed according to the number).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-102713

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the hold memory is already stored at the start of the effect based on the hold memory, the effect is executed from the beginning according to the changed mode. .. Therefore, it is not possible to entertain the player from the beginning, and it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of entertaining a player with a production and improving the interest.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a start condition (for example, a game ball) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a start area (for example, a first start winning opening or a second starting winning opening). , A gaming machine that can execute variable display (for example, variable display of a special symbol) based on the establishment of the special figure game start condition) and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. A variable means (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) that is provided with a starting area and can be changed between an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium is difficult to enter or cannot enter. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41), the variable control means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the processing during opening of the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. 8-21) for controlling the variable means in the open state. A predetermined gaming state (for example, small) that is controlled when the variable display result becomes a specific result (for example, a big hit) and when the variable display result becomes a predetermined result (for example, a small hit). When the game medium passes through a specific area (for example, the third count switch 239SG024B) in the hit game state), and when the advantageous state control means that can control the advantageous state (for example, the variable display result becomes a big hit). The part that is controlled to the big hit game state without being controlled to the small hit game state, and the big hit because the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game when the variable display result is a small hit. A hold storage means (for example, the first special figure hold memory) that can store information related to a variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though it has passed through the start area and the part controlled by the game state as hold storage. Unit 239SG151A and second special figure holding storage unit 239SG151B) and special state control means (for example, a time saving state) capable of controlling the variable means to an open state more easily than the normal state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a time saving state). For example, the CPU 103 executes a special effect (for example, a panel display effect) over a specific number of variable displays when the CPU 103 is controlled to a special state (a portion that executes the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 8-17). A possible special effect executing means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the panel display effect process, the panel display change process, the pass / fail notification effect process, etc. shown in FIG. 8-24) is provided, and the special effect can be changed a specific number of times. The first special effect (eg,) that notifies that it is possible to control in an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of any of the displays For example, the second panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (B), the hit / fail notification effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (D) executed after the second panel display effect, etc.) and the first special effect are more advantageous. It is suggested that when the notification that the state can be controlled is not performed, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means after the end of the special state can be used as an opportunity to control the state in an advantageous state. The second special effect is executed, including the second special effect (for example, the third panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (I) and the battle effect executed after the third panel display effect). Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the variable means (for example, the second start port passage designation command has been received), a specific mode (for example, a blank mode) different from the predetermined mode has been changed (for example, a blank mode). A plurality of types of specific displays (for example, the first normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW002, the second normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW003, the third normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW004, and the third) shown in FIG. 4 The display means (for example, the image display means 5) capable of displaying the normal fluctuation correspondence panel 077IW005) is further provided, and the specific display is the number of hold storages stored in the hold storage means when the second special effect is started. Is displayed in a predetermined manner in any case (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels are blank at the beginning of the third panel display effect. It is characterized by (displayed with).
According to such a configuration, the player can entertain the second special production from the beginning, and the interest can be improved.

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 1st special symbol process processing. 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 a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table, the jackpot type determination table, the small hit type determination table, and the jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area for effect control and the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the random value value determination processing at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. 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 small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit A and big hit B is finished. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit C and big hit D. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit E is finished. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary symbol process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol and the opening pattern of a normal electric accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol fixing period and the opening / closing period of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the panel display effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the panel display change processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display pattern determination ratio of a panel display effect, and the display pattern determination ratio of a digestion panel. It is a flowchart which shows the result image display processing. It is a flowchart which shows the background image update process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start processing. It is a timing chart in the variable display of the 2nd special symbol when it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D ends. It is a timing chart in the variable display of the 2nd special symbol when it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit E ends. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice production decision processing. It is explanatory drawing of the effect pattern determination ratio of the advance notice effect, and each effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect processing. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device at the end of a big hit game. 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 A 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 B 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 B ends. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit B, and the execution timing of each 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 and big hit E is finished. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect determination processing in the rear variable display in the modification 239SG-1. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the modification 239SG-1, and the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect decision processing in front part variable display. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided, and (B) is the figure which shows the execution of the setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect in front variable display in the case, (C) is the figure which shows the effect pattern of the character effect and timer effect which is executed as suggestion effect in front variable display. (D) is a figure which shows the jackpot expectation degree of a character effect and a timer effect, and the execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the character effect, (B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the timer effect, and (C) shows the content of each effect pattern of the timer effect. It is a figure. It is a figure which shows the effect execution period in the variable display of super reach.

(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 a 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 the decorative pattern that are 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. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern 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.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. 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 the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". 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 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 opening 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 accordingly. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which few 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, and 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 probability variation 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 turning on / off the points, etc., and operating 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 decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probabilistic 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 "off", 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 off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also called "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

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)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, 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 CG ROM (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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, 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 indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and 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 a start winning 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 definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier 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 mode of the variable display 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 "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", 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 side of 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 look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead 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 to be 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. Run. 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 a prize. It may be an enclosed game 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 077IW)

Next, the game machine in the feature unit 077IW of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-41.

A first reserved storage display area 239SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 239SG005U are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the first reserved storage display area 239SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 239SG005U, a reserved storage display is performed in which the number of variable displays (special figure reserved storage number) corresponding to each special symbol is identifiablely displayed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. ) Generates based on the starting prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed, or the pachinko machine. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. The hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 239SG005D is a hold memory display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, and is in the second hold storage display area 239SG005U. The hold memory display is a hold memory display generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening.

In the feature unit 077IW, the hold storage display generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening is displayed in a round white display (first hold storage display area 239SG005D). Hold memory display), and the hold memory display generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (second hold storage display area 239SG005U). Hold memory display). In addition, based on the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening. The display mode of the hold storage display generated in the above may be different from the display mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, the number of special symbol reserved storages is placed on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first reserved storage display area 239SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 239SG005U. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for identifiable display of. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The first special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the variable display using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of these (for example, the number of reserved memory). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

On the right side of the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball unit 239SG007 in which the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B are integrated is provided.

Here, the configuration of the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007 will be described. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the vertical and horizontal directions when viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007 constitutes the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A on the left side and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B on the right side. Further, a cover body (not shown) made of a translucent synthetic resin material is attached to the front side of the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007, and the player can use the special variable winning ball unit via the cover body. It is possible to visually recognize the game ball flowing down in the 239SG007, particularly in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B.

The first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A includes a first winning opening door 239SG701 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 239SG082 (see FIG. 8-2), and is opened and closed by the first winning opening door 239SG701. Form a changing first prize opening. The first large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the left portion of the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007. The first prize-winning door 239SG701 can slide in the front-rear direction between the closed position where the first prize-winning door is closed and the open position where the first prize-winning door is opened by driving the solenoid 239SG082. ing.

In the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, when the solenoid 239SG082 is in the ON state, the first large winning opening door 239SG701 opens the first large winning opening, and the game ball passes through (entering) the first large winning opening. Make it easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 239SG082 is in the off state, the first large winning opening door 239SG701 closes the first large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first large winning opening. In this way, the first prize opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball, and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the first prize opening is provided. You may.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first prize opening is detected by the first count switch 239SG023 by passing through the first count switch 239SG023 (see FIG. 8-2) provided in the first prize opening. Will be done. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 239SG023 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first count switch 239SG023, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first large winning opening opened in the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are opened. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter). Therefore, if the first large winning opening is opened in the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the first prize opening is closed in the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, it is impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the first prize opening to obtain the prize ball. This is a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

In addition, most of the game balls that flowed down without entering the first large winning opening are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B by an obstacle nail or the like (not shown), and the second start if the variable winning ball device 6B is in the expanded open state. It is designed to win a prize in the winning opening.

The second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is formed so as to project upward from the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, and is opened and closed by a solenoid 239SG083 (see FIG. 8-2). A door 239SG711 is provided, and the second large winning opening door 239SG711 forms a second large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state. The second large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the upper end portion of the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B. The second prize opening door 239SG711 is between the first state (open state) in which the second prize opening is opened by driving the solenoid 239SG083 and the second state (closed state) in which the second prize opening is closed. It is provided so that it can slide in the front-back direction.

In the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, when the solenoid 239SG083 for the second big winning door 239SG711 is in the ON state, the second big winning door 239SG711 opens the second big winning door and the game ball is in the second state. Make it easier to pass (enter) the two major winning openings. On the other hand, when the solenoid 239SG083 for the 2nd big winning door 239SG711 is off, the 2nd big winning door 239SG711 closes the 2nd big winning door and the game ball passes through the 2nd big winning door. Make it impossible to (enter). In this way, the second prize opening changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the second prize opening is provided. You may.

The game ball passing (entering) the second special winning opening is detected by the second count switch 239SG024A by passing through the second count switch 239SG024A installed in the second special winning opening. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second count switch 239SG024A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second large winning opening opened in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, other ordinary winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are used. More prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) the mouth. Therefore, if the second special winning opening is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, the game ball can enter the second special winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the second special winning opening is closed in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, it is impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the second special winning opening to obtain the winning ball. This is a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

In the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, a game ball flow path through which the game balls that have passed through the second large winning opening can flow down is formed. In the game ball flow path, a third count switch 239SG024B that can further detect the game ball that has passed through the second count switch 239SG024A is installed. The game ball that has passed through the third count switch 239SG024B is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Further, the game ball that has reached the most downstream portion of the branch path 741 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2, and passes through the fourth count switch 24C. , Detected by the fourth count switch 24C.

In addition, this feature unit 077IW controls the game state after the end of the small hit game to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game described later. There is.

The passing gate 41 in the feature unit 077IW is installed between the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B in the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007.

In the feature unit 077IW, the game area is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decorative frame surrounding the image display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area. , The game ball that is weakly launched by the hitting operation handle (left-handed) flows down the left game area, and the game ball that is strongly launched by the hitting ball operation handle (right-handed) flows down the right game area. ing.

Further, the game ball flowing down the left game area can be won in the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the game ball flowing down the right game area can be won in the variable winning ball device 6B and the first special variable winning ball device. A large number of obstacle nails are arranged so that the 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B can win a prize and can pass through the passing gate 41. That is, in the case of a left-handed hit, the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B cannot win a prize and cannot pass through the passing gate 41.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 displays a variable display of the normal symbol, such that a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 8-2. After the normal figure start condition for execution is satisfied, it is normal based on the fact that the normal figure start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the variable display of the previous normal figure is completed. The variable display of the normal figure by the symbol display 20 is started.

In this variable display of the normal symbol, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when a predetermined time that is the variable display time of the normal symbol elapses, the confirmed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (deriving display). .. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "out of normal symbol". Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per normal", expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. , Normal open control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time has elapsed.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 8-2. For example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the variable display of the special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 8-2. After that, for example, the variable display of the special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the variable display of the previous special figure or the end of the big hit game state. ..

In the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, when the variable display time as the special symbol variable display time elapses after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol is displayed. Derived display of a definite special symbol (variable display result) that is the variable display result of. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, it becomes a "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be "missing".

After the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also called "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. To. After the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 077IW, as an example, a special symbol showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a big hit symbol, and a special symbol showing the number "2" is used as a small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is taken as the off symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missed symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. It may be a symbol, or the common special symbol in the variable display of both special symbols may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special figure and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the first big winning opening door of the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A The 230SG701 opens the first large winning opening during a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The round, which is the opening cycle of the first winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4" or "10"). Even before the number of times the round is executed reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round is completed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball did not win the first prize opening). May be good.

Further, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol and becomes a "small hit" as a specific display result, in the small hit game state, the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is used. The 2nd big winning door 239SG711 opens the 2nd big winning door in the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Make it a state. As a result, the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B becomes the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

In the feature unit 077IW, the second big winning opening door 239SG711 is set to open once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses in the small hit game state. It is not limited to, and may be opened a plurality of times in the small hit game state.

In the small hit game state, when the game ball that has won the second large winning opening passes through the third count switch 239SG024B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, the third count switch 239SG024B of the game ball passes. It becomes a "big hit" based on (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the third count switch 239SG024B of the gaming ball.

In the feature unit 077IW, the game ball that has won the second major winning opening always passes through the third count switch 239SG024B. That is, when the game ball wins the second big winning opening in the small hit game state, the winning game ball is always detected by the third count switch 239SG024B, and after the small hit game is completed, the CPU 103 controls the big hit game state. Will be done. In this feature unit 077IW, when the variable display result is a small hit, the game ball wins the second big winning opening during the small hit game, so that the big hit game state is always controlled after the small hit game is completed. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 239SG024B of the game ball, the second big prize opening door 239SG711 of the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is set to a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds). ) Elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the second major winning opening is opened. As a result, a round game is executed in which the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player. In the feature unit 077IW, when the jackpot game state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 239SG024B, the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is controlled to the first state. The present invention is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A may be controlled to the first state.

The round game, which is the opening cycle of the second major winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "9"). Even before the number of times the round game is executed reaches the upper limit, the round game may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball did not win in the second major winning opening). Good.

After the end of the jackpot gaming state in the feature unit 077IW, the time saving control (time saving control) is performed within a predetermined variable display number range (for example, 99 times, 7 times, 3 times, 1 time). And the normal state in which the time saving control is not performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable display time (variable display time of the special figure) in the variable display of the special figure is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as in the state in which is executed) is performed. The time saving control is that the variable display of the special figure is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game state, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the game ball presses the third count switch 239SG024B in the small hit game state. It suffices to end when any of the conditions of passing is satisfied first.

When the time reduction control is performed, the variable display time (special symbol variable display time) in the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is shortened as compared with the normal state. , The control to shorten the variable display time (variable display time of the normal figure) of the variable display of the normal figure by the normal symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable display result of the variable display of the normal figure each time is "normal". Control to improve the probability of "hit the figure" compared to the normal state, and the tilt control time to control the tilt of the movable wing piece in the variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "hit the normal figure". It is possible to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make it longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts compared to the normal state, and the second start condition can be satisfied. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by enhancing the character. As described above, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all of them) may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the variable display of the special figure can be executed frequently. Then, the time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed. The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state.

FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 077IW. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variable display time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the small hit type is "small hit A". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the small hit type is "small hit B".

In the feature unit 077IW, by providing the fifth variable display result designation command and the sixth variable display result designation command, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control CPU 120 of the small hit type in advance before the start of the variable display. Although the possible forms are illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result specification command is that the CPU 103 has a variable display result of "small hit" with respect to the effect control CPU 120. Only may be notified in advance before the start of the variable display.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the variable display stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5.

The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), as a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low base state, normal state) in which time reduction control is not performed. The command 9501H is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure once after the jackpot game of the jackpot A is completed. The command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure three times after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed. The command 9503H is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure 99 times after the jackpot game of the jackpot C is completed. The command 9504H is a fifth game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure seven times after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed. The command 9505H is a sixth game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure 99 times after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "10") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied. The command B201H is a second start opening passage designation command for notifying that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. In this feature unit 077IW, the second start opening passage designation command is transmitted when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start opening winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second start opening winning designation is specified. The command is transmitted when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the second starting condition is satisfied. That is, the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, but the second special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit of 4, and the second starting condition. If is not satisfied, only the second start opening passage designation command is transmitted, and the second start opening winning designation command is not transmitted.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the first hold storage display area 239SG005D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the second hold storage display area 239SG005U or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXH is a symbol designation command for designating a winning determination result at the time of starting winning.

The command D100H is a V prize notification designation command for notifying that the V prize has been won, that is, that the third count switch 239SG024B has been turned on because the game ball has passed the third count switch 239SG024B. The command D2XXH is a command for notifying the remaining time reduction control number of the second special symbol in the time reduction state. The command D3XX is a prize ball number notification command for notifying the number of prize balls generated (given) by the game ball winning a prize in the winning opening.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the feature unit 077IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the numerical value MR3, the random number value MR4 for determining the normal map display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

FIG. 8-5 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 077IW. In this feature unit 077IW, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is variable according to each of the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit" and a case where the variable display result is a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B), the feature unit 077IW is provided with a plurality of different fluctuation patterns in advance according to the special symbol for executing the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and super reach α and super reach. There is a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as β is executed. Although the feature unit 077IW provides only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), among the fluctuation patterns of the first special symbol in the feature unit 077IW, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed is the super reach variation. It is set shorter than the patterns Super Reach α and Super Reach β. In addition, regarding the special figure variable display time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in this feature unit 077IW, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is executed. The special figure variable display time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this feature unit 077IW, as described above, the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach is set high, so that the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super reach fluctuation are set. In the pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of big hit.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the variation pattern of the second special symbol in the feature unit 077IW is a non-reach variation having a special symbol variable display time different from the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Patterns and reach variation patterns are provided.

In this feature unit 077IW, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided for determining the variation pattern type. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as the work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 and the like, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), and FIG. 8-6 ( In addition to the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in C) and the small hit type judgment table shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown) and the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown). Includes an out-of-figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), a normal map display result determination table (not shown), a normal map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

FIG. 8-6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variable display special symbol designation buffer (value set by the CPU 103 when executing the special symbol normal processing as a value for designating the special symbol for executing the variable display) is 1 (first), that is, For each of the cases where the first special symbol is the target of variable display and the variable display special symbol designation buffer is 2 (second), that is, the second special symbol is the target of variable display. , A judgment value for a big hit and a judgment value for a small hit are set.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set, but the judgment value corresponding to the small hit is set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, only the big hit can be won, and the small hit is not won.

Further, when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second Even when the special symbol is the target of the variable display, a big hit occurs with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, and about 1/7 of these judgment values are small. Since it is set as a judgment value corresponding to a hit, when the second special symbol is targeted for variable display, a small hit is won with a probability (ratio) of about 1/7. There is.

That is, when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot (big hit A to jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but whether or not the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is to be a small hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not.

In the feature unit 077IW, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) to determine whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit. A small hit judgment table is provided separately, and the big hit judgment is a common table for the case where the first special symbol is variablely displayed and the case where the second special symbol is variablely displayed regardless of the variable display special symbol designation buffer. The small hit may be determined using a separate table only when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the second.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first, a judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is not set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, that is, the small hit is Although it was designed not to win, a part of the judgment values other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit may be set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit so that the small hit may be won.

8-6 (B) and 8-6 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-6 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 8-6 (C) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is variably displayed). It is a table of cases.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. The table referenced to determine. In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (B) and 8-6 (C), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) is provided with two types of jackpots, jackpot A and jackpot B. On the other hand, the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only one type of jackpot C. That is, the jackpot that occurs when the first special symbol is variablely displayed is one of two types of jackpots, jackpot A and jackpot B, while when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. Only jackpot C is generated as a jackpot.

FIG. 8-6 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type. The table referenced to determine. In this feature unit 077IW, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type D is executed. When the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type E is executed. It is supposed to be done. That is, these big hits D and big hit E are not the big hit types determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game balls during the small hit game of either the small hit A or the small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined by passing through the third count switch 239SG024B.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 077IW will be described with reference to FIG. 8-6 (E). In the feature unit 077IW, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A in which the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. ~ Big hit E is set.

Of these jackpots A to jackpot E, jackpot A is a jackpot in which the first jackpot is repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) to change the first jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot A ends, one time reduction control is executed for the variable display of the second special symbol.

The jackpot B is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) that change the first big prize opening into a second state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, after the jackpot game state of jackpot B ends, the jackpot is again hit until the special figure game is executed three times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special figure game is executed three times. Time saving control is executed until.

The jackpot C is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) that change the first jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the jackpot game state of the jackpot C is completed, the jackpot is again hit until the special figure game is executed 99 times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special figure game is executed 99 times. Time saving control is executed until.

The jackpot D is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed nine times (so-called 9 rounds) in which the second big winning opening is changed to a second state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, after the jackpot game state of the jackpot D ends, the jackpot is again hit until the special figure game is executed seven times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special figure game is executed seven times. Time saving control is executed until.

The jackpot E is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed nine times (so-called 9 rounds) in which the second big winning opening is changed to a second state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, after the jackpot game state of the jackpot E ends, the jackpot is again hit until the special figure game is executed 99 times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special figure game is executed 99 times. Time saving control is executed until.

It should be noted that in the time-saving state, the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" increases, so that a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. For this reason, in the time saving state and the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times immediately after the time saving state ends, a big hit occurs as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol, and the game ball is in a small hit game. Since a big hit may be generated by winning a V prize, a so-called consecutive villa state in which a big hit game state is likely to occur continuously is obtained.

In the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, since the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to one, the variable display of the second special symbol once and the one time The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the variable display of the second special symbol of 2 The total of the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of a special symbol and the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs) is set to about 54%.

Further, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 3 times, so that the 3 times variable display of the 2nd special symbol and the 3 times The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the variable display of the second special symbol of 2 The total of the rate at which a big hit occurs and the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs in the variable display of a special symbol is set to about 66%.

Further, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 7 times, so that the 7 times variable display of the second special symbol and the 7 times The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the variable display of the second special symbol of 2 The total of the rate at which a big hit occurs and the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs in the variable display of a special symbol is set to about 82%.

Then, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit C and the big hit E, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 99 times, so that the variable display of the second special symbol of the 99 times and the variable display of the second special symbol are displayed. The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the 99 times variable display of the second special symbol (the above total 103). The rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol of the time and the rate at which the game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs) is set to almost 100%.

In the feature unit 077IW, five types of jackpots A to E are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more jackpot types may be provided. Moreover, 4 or less types may be provided.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is predetermined to set the variable display result to "big hit" and the variable display result to be "small hit". A fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is pre-determined, and a fluctuation pattern judgment table for misses used when it is pre-determined to make the variable display result "off" are prepared in advance. ing.

In particular, as the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the variable display of the first special symbol, the variation pattern determination table selected when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), For each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2) and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), a predetermined disturbance within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. A jackpot variation pattern A to which a numerical value is assigned as a determination value is provided. In the jackpot variation pattern A, when these determination values are the jackpot type "big hit B", the super reach β is easily determined, and when the jackpot type is "big hit A", the super reach β is easily determined. By allocating the super reach α so that it can be easily determined, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the “big hit B” will be obtained when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed.

Further, the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the variable display of the first special symbol is a variation pattern determination table selected when the gaming state is a time saving state, and is a non-reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-4). ), There is provided a jackpot variation pattern B in which all random numbers in the range that the variation pattern determination random number MR3 can take are assigned as determination values.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table based on the variable display of the first special symbol, the deviation variation selected when the game state is the normal state and the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is 1 or less. The pattern determination table A, the deviation pattern determination table B selected when the game state is the normal state and the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol is 3 or more, and the game state is the time saving state. The deviation pattern determination table C selected for is prepared in advance.

In the deviation pattern determination table A, the non-reach deviation variation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β. Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) and the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) corresponding to the number of reserved storage numbers of the first special symbol being 3 or more are set. PA2-1), fluctuation pattern out of super reach α (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern out of super reach β (PA2-3), a predetermined disturbance within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. A numerical value is assigned as a judgment value. Further, in the variation pattern determination table C for deviation, all of the range that the random number value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA1-3) of the shortened non-reach deviation corresponding to the time reduction control. A random number value is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the fluctuation time of the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By winning a start prize while the player is in the game, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation is not shortened. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the variable display not being executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the shortened non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) selected during the time reduction control fluctuates more than the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). The time is short. Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed during the time reduction control, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time reduction control is not executed (when the game state is the normal state). Since the variable display is executed in the variable pattern (PA1-3), it is possible to prevent the game interest from being lowered due to the variable display of the second special symbol not being started during the time reduction control.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 239SG150 as shown in FIG. 8-7, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Has been done. The game control data holding area 239SG150 shown in FIG. 8-7 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 239SG151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 239SG151B, a normal drawing holding storage unit 239SG151C, and a game control flag setting unit 239SG152. , The game control timer setting unit 239SG153, the game control counter setting unit 239SG154, and the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 are provided.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151A is a special feature in which the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting winning (first starting winning) is generated, but has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151A associates the winning order with the first starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number, and determines the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the variable display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are set as pending data. , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 239SG151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151B has not been started yet, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the second starting winning opening with the holding number, and determines the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the variable display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are set as pending data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 239SG151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit 239SG151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal figure holding storage unit 239SG151C associates the game ball with the hold number in the order of passing through the passage gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 239SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 239SG152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 239SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 239SG153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 239SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 239SG154 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 239SG154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 239SG154, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and are stored as random count values according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. There is.

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, production model, etc.). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, an effect control pattern at the time of variable display of a special figure, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like may be stored.

The effect control pattern at the time of variable display of the special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol that is the result of displaying the special symbol. From data showing the control contents of various effects such as variable display operation of decorative symbols, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, and various effect display operations without variable display of decorative symbols. It is configured. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice patterns in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variable display effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variable pattern for executing the reach effect.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 holds the effect control data as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Area 239SG190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 239SG190 shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) includes an effect control flag setting unit 239SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 239SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 239SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194. I have.

The effect control flag setting unit 239SG191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 239SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 239SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 239SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 239SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 239SG193 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the feature unit 077IW, the data constituting the start winning command buffer 239SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194. The reception command buffer 239SG194A at the time of starting winning is stored in the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display are provided. Further, the start winning command buffer 239SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage. (Area corresponding to) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display are provided. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the number of reserved memories Three commands called a notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer 239SG194A are the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately is secured in association with the hold storage number notification command.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in a variable manner. It is designed to be cleared in the decorative symbol fluctuation stop processing that is executed when the is finished.

Further, in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A of the feature unit 077IW, a time-saving variation-compatible panel to be displayed on the image display device 5 in the second special figure variable display-compatible panel display effect processing (FIG. 8-25) described later, or a normal The storage area for setting the panel pattern determined flag indicating that the pattern (panel pattern) of the variable-capable panel has already been determined is the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-" of the second special figure reserved storage. It is secured every 4 ".

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the free entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. I will go. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is an entry (buffer) corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that ended immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. The entry (entry with the number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started (buffer number "1-1" or "2") is deleted. The stored contents of the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted from those stored in the entry corresponding to -1 ”. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed in the stored state shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted and the buffer number is deleted. Each command stored in "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is moved to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". Each command that is shifted and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "3" and "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variably displayed at that time.

In this feature unit 077IW, it is determined whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the start prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the hold storage number notification command when executing the command analysis process (S75). When commands are received, these commands may be stored at the beginning of the free area of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A as the hold storage of each special figure.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 077IW will be described. FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. (239SGS101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (239SGS101; Y), the number of reserved special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (239SGS101; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (239SGS102). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 239SG154. When the first special figure hold storage number is not the upper limit value in 239SGS102 (239SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 is set to "1" (S103). ..

When the first start port switch 22A is off at 239SGS101 (239SGS101; N) or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value at 239SGS102 (239SGS102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (239SGS104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (239SGS104; Y), the transmission setting of the second start port passage designation command is performed (239SGS104a). Next, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit stored number). (239SGS105). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 239SG154. When the second special figure hold storage number is not the upper limit value in 239SGS105 (239SGS105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 is set to "2" (S106). ..

After executing any of the processes of 239SGS103 and 239SGS106, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the storage value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (239SGS107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first hold memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (239SGS108). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 239SG154, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the process of 239SGS108, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the hit type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random number of the game control counter setting unit 239SG154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (239SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (239SGS110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151A stores numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the start port buffer value is "2". Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151B.

The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the hit type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit". Is used to determine the type of big hit and the type of small hit when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of 239SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for determining the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol and the variable display mode including the variable display time.

Following the processing of the 239SGS110, the transmission setting of the starting port winning designation command according to the starting port buffer value is performed (239SGS111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first start opening prize designation command to 12 is made. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is subjected to. Make settings to send the second start port winning designation command. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the processing of the 239SGS111, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination processing (239SGS112). After that, for example, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. (239SGS113). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

After executing the process of 239SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is "1" (239SGS114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (Y at 239 SGS 114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (239 SGS 115), and then the process proceeds to 2390 SGS 104. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (N in 239SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (239SGS116), and then the start winning process is performed. finish. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

FIG. 8-10 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the 239 SGS 112 of FIG. 8-9 as the winning random number value determination process. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 077IW, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set as a "big hit" by the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not to control the game state and whether or not to control the small hit game state as a "small hit". Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5, 8-11 and 8-12 in FIG. 5), the determination of the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the prize-winning random value determination process of S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variable display is determined. Before, it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit", and based on this determination result, the panel display effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like as described later. become.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-10, the CPU 103 first selects and sets the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) (239SGS122). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by 239SGS109 in FIG. 8-9 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (239SGS123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result determination table selected by the processing of 239SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing them one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating a minimum value (lower limit value) and a maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the jackpot judgment range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot judgment range. By comparing, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, since it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit".

When it is determined by the 239SGS123 that the jackpot is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is not a jackpot at the time of variable display (239SGS123; N), it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is 1. (239SGS124). When the start port buffer value is 2 (239SGS124; N), the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by 239SGS109 in FIG. 8-9 is a predetermined small hit determination range. It is determined whether or not it is within (239SGS125).

When the start port buffer value is 1 in 239SGS124 (239SGS124; Y) or when the random number value MR1 is not within the small hit determination range in 1239SGS125 (239SGS125; N), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the deviation is performed. The random value determination process at the time of winning is completed (239SGS126).

When the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range in the 239SGS125 (239SGS125; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the small hit is set and the winning random number value determination process is completed (239SGS127).

Then, when the random number value MR1 in the 239SGS123 is within the jackpot determination range (239SGS123; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the jackpot is set and the winning random number value determination process ends (239SGS128). The symbol designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. ..

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the target for setting the variation pattern is the first special figure (239SGS131). Whether or not the target for which the fluctuation pattern is set is the first special figure may be determined, for example, by whether or not the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1".

Then, when the target for setting the fluctuation pattern is the first special figure (239SGS131; Y), the variable display result (whether or not the big hit flag and the small hit flag are set), the fluctuation pattern determination table according to the game state is displayed. Select (239SGS132).

Specifically, as the variable pattern determination table that can be selected, as described above, when the game state is the normal state and the variable display result is a big hit (the time saving flag is not set and the big hit flag is set). The jackpot variation pattern determination table A selected in (when), the jackpot selected when the game state is the time saving state and the variable display result is the jackpot (when the time saving flag and the jackpot flag are set) For variable pattern judgment table B, when the game state is in the normal state, the variable display result is out of order (the time saving flag and the jackpot flag are not set), and the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is 1 or less. The deviation pattern determination table A selected for, the game state is the normal state, the variable display result is out (the time saving flag and the jackpot flag are not set), and the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is 3. The deviation pattern determination table B selected when the number is equal to or more, and the deviation variation selected when the game state is the time saving state (when the time saving flag is set but the jackpot flag is not set). A pattern determination table C is prepared. In these fluctuation pattern determination tables, since all the values of the random number MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 1, only the fluctuation pattern of 1 may be uniquely determined. Since the range value of the random number value MR3 is assigned to the plurality of fluctuation patterns without overlapping, any one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns may be determined.

Then, the CPU 103 reads the random value of MR3 stored in association with the hold number "1" of the first special figure hold storage unit 239SG151A, and uses the read random value in the variation pattern determination table selected by the 239SGS132. After determining the associated variation pattern as the variation pattern to be set (239SGS133), the process proceeds to 239SGS149. That is, in the 239SGS133, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value MR3 read from the hold storage and the selected fluctuation pattern determination table.

On the other hand, when the target for setting the fluctuation pattern is not the first special figure, that is, when it is the second special figure (239SGS131; N), is the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 239SG152 turned on? By determining whether or not (whether or not it is set), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-saving state in which time-saving control is performed (239SGS135). If the time saving flag is not set (239SGS135; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS161 shown in FIG. 8-12, and if the time saving flag is set (239SGS135; Y), 1 is added to the time saving state variable display count counter. After updating (239SGS136), it is determined whether or not the second game state flag or the third game state flag is set (239SGS137).

The game status flags (1st game status flag to 6th game status flag) are set in response to each game status specification command in which the CPU 103 sets transmission to the effect control board 12 in the jackpot end process described later. It is a flag. In the feature unit 077IW, the first game state flag is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the first game state designation command to the effect control board in the jackpot end process, and is the second game state flag. Is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission of the second game state designation command to the effect control board in the jackpot end process, and the third game state flag is the effect control by the CPU 103 in the jackpot end process. It is a flag indicating that the transmission setting of the third game state designation command has been made to the board, and the fourth game state flag is the fourth game state designation command to the effect control board by the CPU 103 in the jackpot end processing. It is a flag indicating that the transmission setting has been performed, and the fifth game state flag is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the fifth game state specification command to the effect control board in the jackpot end processing. The sixth game state flag is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission of the sixth game state designation command to the effect control board in the jackpot end process.

That is, in the processing of the 239SGS137, whether or not the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the second game state designation command or the third game state designation command to the effect control board 12 at the end of the immediately preceding jackpot game (furthermore, the immediately preceding jackpot game). Whether or not the time-saving state controlled after the end of the game is the time-saving state in which one time-saving control is performed after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed, or the time-saving state in which the time-saving control is performed three times after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed. This is the process of determining (?).

If the second game state flag or the third game state flag is not set (239SGS137; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS172 shown in FIG. 8-12, and if the second game state flag or the third game state flag is set. (239SGS137; Y), it is determined whether or not the time saving state variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of times after being controlled to the time saving state is 1 (239SGS138).

When the time reduction state variable display count counter is 1, that is, in the first variable display after being controlled to the time reduction state (239SGS138; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS139), and the jackpot is determined. When the flag is set (239SGS139; Y), it is determined whether or not the second game state flag is set (239SGS139a). When the second game state flag is set (239SGS139a; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern of the reach jackpot (PB3-3) in which the special figure variation time is 50 seconds. (239SGS140). On the other hand, when the second game state flag is not set (239SGS139a; N), that is, in the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed up to three times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the first variable display and variable When the display result is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined to the fluctuation pattern (PB3-5) of the reach jackpot with the special figure fluctuation time of 55 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) (239SGS140a). Then proceed to 239SGS149.

If the big hit flag is not set (239SGS139; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS141). Then, when the small hit flag is set (239SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the second game state flag is set (239SGS141a), and when the second game state flag is set (239SGS141a). In 239SGS141a; Y), the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined to the fluctuation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-3) in which the special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 50 seconds (239SGS142), while. , When the second game state flag is not set (239SGS141a; N), that is, in the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed up to three times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, it is the first variable display and the variable display. When the result is a small hit, the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined to the fluctuation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-5) in which the special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 55 seconds (239SGS142a). .. Then proceed to 239SGS149.

Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS141; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). (239SGS143) and proceed to 239SGS149.

When the time saving state variable display number counter is not 1 (239SGS138; N), it is confirmed whether or not the time saving state variable display number counter is 3 (239SGS138a). When the time saving state variable display count counter is 3 (239SGS138a; Y), that is, in the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed up to 3 times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the time saving state is the third variable display. The CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS144), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS144; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). Is uniquely determined to the fluctuation pattern (PB3-1) of the non-reach jackpot of 2 seconds (239SGS145), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. If the big hit flag is not set (239SGS144; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS146). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS146; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). 1) is uniquely determined (239SGS147), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS146; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS148), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

When the time saving state variable display count counter is not 3 (239SGS138a; N), that is, in the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed up to 3 times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, when the time saving state is the second variable display. , CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS153), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS153; Y), the variation pattern is the special figure variation shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The fluctuation pattern (PB3-4) of the non-reach jackpot with a time of 4.5 seconds is uniquely determined (239SGS154), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. If the big hit flag is not set (239SGS153; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS155). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS155; Y), the variation pattern is a non-reach small hit variation pattern in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 4.5 seconds. PC3-4) is uniquely determined (239SGS156), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS155; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS157), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

Further, in the 239SGS161, which shifts when the 239SGS135 determines "N" because the time saving flag is not set, either the second game state flag or the third game state flag is set at the end of the big hit game. Judge whether or not.

Then, when either the second game state flag or the third game state flag is set, that is, after the game state is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit A or the big hit B, the game state is changed. Further, when the time reduction state is controlled from the normal state (239SGS161; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS162), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS162; Y), it is determined. The variation pattern is uniquely determined as the variation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot with the special figure variation time of 20 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) (239SGS163), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. If the big hit flag is not set (239SGS162; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS164). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS164; Y), the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS165), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. When the small hit flag is not set (239SGS164; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern of the special figure variation time is 20 seconds, which is the variation pattern of the out-of-reach (PA3-4). (239SGS166) and proceed to 239SGS149.

On the other hand, when neither the second game state flag nor the third game state flag is set, that is, after the game state is controlled to the time saving state after the end of any of the big hit games C to E. When the gaming state is further controlled from the time saving state to the normal state (239SGS161; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS167), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS167; Y). ) Is uniquely determined as the variation pattern (PB3-1) of the non-reach jackpot with the special figure variation time of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), and the process proceeds to (239SGS168) and 239SGS149. When the big hit flag is not set (239SGS167; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS169). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS169; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). 1) is uniquely determined (239SGS170), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS169; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS171), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

Further, when the time saving flag is set (239SGS135; Y), but neither the second game state flag nor the third game state flag is set, and the 239SGS137 determines "N" (that is,). In the 239SGS172 that shifts to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of any of the big hit C to the big hit E), whether or not the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is any of 1 to 6. That is, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is variably displayed within 6 times after being controlled to the time saving state. When the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is any of 1 to 6, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS172; Y), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS173). In 239SGS173; Y), the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined as the fluctuation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot with the special figure fluctuation time of 20 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) (239SGS174) and 239SGS149. move on. When the big hit flag is not set (239SGS173; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS175). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS175; Y), the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS176), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS175; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern (PA3-2) is a non-reach deviation pattern in which the special figure variation time is 7 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS177), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

On the other hand, when the value of the time saving state variable display number counter is not any of 1 to 6, 239SGS172; N) is further determined, and whether or not the time saving state variable display number counter is 7 is determined (239SGS178). When the time saving state variable display number counter is 7 (239SGS178; Y), whether or not the fifth game state flag is set, that is, the time saving state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed. Whether or not it is determined (239SGS179).

When the fifth game state flag is set (239SGS179; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS180), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS180; Y), it is determined. The variation pattern is uniquely determined as the variation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot with the special figure variation time of 20 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), and the process proceeds to (239SGS181) and 239SGS149. If the big hit flag is not set (239SGS180; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS182). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS182; Y), the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS183), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. When the small hit flag is not set (239SGS182; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS184), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

On the other hand, if the time reduction state variable display count counter is not 7 (239SGS178; N), or if the 5th game state flag is not set (239SGS179; N), is the 6th game state flag set? Whether or not, that is, whether or not the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed (239SGS185).

When the sixth game state flag is not set (239SGS185; N), the above-mentioned processing of 239SGS173 to 239SGS177 is executed to determine the fluctuation pattern to be one of PB3-2, PC3-2, and PA3-2. If the sixth game state flag is set (239SGS185; Y), the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is any of 8 to 10, that is, whether or not the value is any of 8 to 10. , It is determined whether or not it is the 8th to 10th variable display of the second special figure after being controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed (239SGS186). When the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is any of 8 to 10, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS187), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS187; In Y), the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined as the fluctuation pattern (PB3-1) of the non-reach jackpot with the special figure fluctuation time of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), and the process proceeds to (239SGS188) and 239SGS149. .. When the big hit flag is not set (239SGS187; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS189). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS189; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern of the non-reach small hit (PC3-) in which the special figure variation time is 2 seconds. 1) is uniquely determined (239SGS190), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. When the small hit flag is not set (239SGS189; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern of non-reach is out of reach (PA3-1) in which the special figure variation time is 2 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS191), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

Further, when the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is not any of 8 to 10 (239SGS186; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is 11. 239SGS192), when the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is not 11, that is, when the 11th variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game of the big hit E (239SGS192; N), the above-mentioned 239SGS173 ~ 239SGS177 is executed to determine the fluctuation pattern to be one of PB3-2, PC3-2, and PA3-2, and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. If the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is 11, 239SGS192; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS193), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS193; Y), the variation pattern is the special figure variation shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot with a time of 20 seconds is uniquely determined (239SGS194), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. When the big hit flag is not set (239SGS193; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS195). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS195; Y), the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS196), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS195; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern of non-reach is out of reach (PA3-3) in which the special figure variation time is 15 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS197), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

In the 239SGS149, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are used according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. Set to start the fluctuation of the special symbol so as to start any of the figure games. As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

Following the processing of 239SGS149, settings for transmitting various commands used at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol are made (239SGS150). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result specification command and the first hold storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit uses the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. It is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in 239SG155. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result specification command and the second hold storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155. In the send command buffer, it is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer. The various commands for which transmission settings have been made are transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process shown in FIG.

After executing the process of 239SGS150, the special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (239SGS151). The special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the stop display of the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). The time required. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (239SGS152), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the symbol determination period timer is operating (timer counting) (239SGS201).

When the symbol confirmation period timer is operating (239SGS201; Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation period timer has timed out after the symbol confirmation period timer described later is set to -1 (239SGS213) (239SGS214). .. When the symbol confirmation period timer is not timer-out (239SGS214; N), the special symbol stop process is terminated, while when the symbol confirmation period timer is timer-out (239SGS214; Y), the stop symbol is removed and the symbol is removed. (239SGS215), and if it is an outlier symbol (239SGS215; Y), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing. (239SGS216), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

Further, when the stop symbol is not an out-of-order symbol (239SGS215; N), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (239SGS217), and when it is a jackpot symbol (239SGS217; Y), a special symbol is used. After updating the value of the process flag to "4", which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (239SGS218), the special symbol stop processing is terminated. In addition to the processing of 239SGS218, the processing of setting the jackpot display time timer and the processing of setting the number of times the jackpot is opened in the opening number counter may be executed.

When the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol (239SGS217; N), the stop symbol is a small hit symbol, so the value of the special symbol process flag is set to "8" corresponding to the small hit release preprocessing. After updating to (239SGS219), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In addition to the processing of 239SGS219, the processing of setting the small hit display time timer and the processing of setting the number of times the small hit is opened in the number of times of opening counter may be executed.

On the other hand, when the symbol confirmation period timer is not operating (239SGS201; N), the fluctuation of the special symbol is terminated, and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed (derived out) on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Control to perform (also referred to as display) (239SGS202). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. The stop symbol is determined at the start of the variable display.

In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (239SGS203). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (239SGS204), and when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS204; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS204). In the case of 239SGS231), when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS231; N), it is further determined whether or not the time saving flag is set (239SGS246), and when the time saving flag is not set (239SGS246; N). ) Is a game state specification command that specifies the normal state corresponding to the fact that the time reduction flag is not set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS257). And the setting for transmitting the remaining second special symbol time reduction notification command (239SGS258) is performed, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 has a game state flag (1st game state flag to 6th game state) if the time reduction flag is set and the time reduction flag is set. Clear (flag) (239SGS205), hit start 1 designation command (big hit A), hit start 2 designation command (big hit B), hit start 3 designation command according to the type of jackpot stored in the effect control board 12. Make settings for transmitting (big hit C) (239SGS207).

Further, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (239SGS208). Then, a value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) is set in the symbol determination period timer (239SGS209), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set (239SGS231; Y), the effect control board 12 has a hit start 4 designation command (small hit A) or a hit start 5 designation command (small hit B) corresponding to the small hit. ) Is set to be transmitted (239SGS232). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set (239SGS233).

When the time saving flag is not set (239SGS233; N), the time saving flag is not set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS240). The game state specification command for designating the normal state corresponding to the above and the remaining second special figure time reduction notification command are set (239SGS241), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

When the time saving flag is set (239SGS233; Y), after the total time saving number counter is set to -1 (239SGS234), is the variable special figure designation buffer "1" indicating the first special figure? It is determined whether or not (239SGS235). Then, when the variable special figure designation buffer is not "1" (239SGS235; N), that is, when the target of the stop display is the second special figure, the second special figure time reduction counter is set to -1 ( 239SGS236), 239SGS237, and when the variable special figure designation buffer is "1" (239SGS235; Y), that is, when the target of the stop display is the first special figure, 239SGS237 is reached without executing 239SGS236. move on.

In 239SGS237, it is determined whether or not the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0. Then, when the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is not 0 (239SGS237; N), the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) is set in the symbol confirmation period timer. After setting (239SGS240), make settings to send the game state specification command that specifies the time reduction state corresponding to the time reduction flag set and the remaining second special figure time reduction number notification command (239SGS241), and special The symbol stop process is terminated.

When the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0 (239SGS237; Y), the time reduction flag is cleared (239SGS238), and the total time reduction counter and the second special figure time reduction counter are used. After clearing the value of the counter (239SGS239), the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) is set in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS240), and the time saving flag is not set by clearing. A setting for transmitting a game state specification command for designating a state is made (239SGS241), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. In the process of 239SGS241 when the time saving flag is cleared, since the time saving flag is not set, it is not necessary to execute the setting for transmitting the second special figure time saving number notification command.

On the other hand, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set and the time saving flag is set (239SGS246; Y), that is, when the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed in the time saving state, the total time saving number counter. After -1 (239SGS249), it is determined whether or not the variable special figure designation buffer is "1" indicating the first special figure (239SGS248). Then, when the variable special figure designation buffer is not "1" (239SGS248; N), that is, when the target of the stop display is the second special figure, the second special figure time reduction counter is set to -1 (). 239SGS249), proceed to 239SGS250, and when the variable special figure designation buffer is "1" (239SGS248; Y), that is, when the target of the stop display is the first special figure, the 239SGS250 is displayed without executing 239SGS249. move on.

In the 239SGS250, it is determined whether or not the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0. When the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0 (239SGS250; Y), the time reduction flag is cleared (239SGS251), and the total time reduction counter and the second special figure are displayed. After clearing the value of the time reduction counter (239SGS252), set the value corresponding to the first period (10 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS253), and the normal time corresponding to the fact that the time reduction flag is not set by clearing. A setting for transmitting a game state specification command for designating a state is made (239SGS258), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. In the process of 239SGS258 when the time saving flag is cleared, since the time saving flag is not set, it is not necessary to execute the setting for transmitting the second special figure time saving number notification command.

Further, when the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is not 0 (239SGS250; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction state variable display number counter is 7. (239SGS254). When the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is not 7 (239SGS254; N), the time saving flag is set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS257). The game state specification command for specifying the time saving state corresponding to the setting and the remaining second special figure time saving number notification command are set (239SGS258) to end the special symbol stop processing, while the time saving state is variable. When the value of the display count counter is 7 (239SGS254; Y), it is determined whether or not the type of the immediately preceding jackpot game is jackpot E (239SGS255). Whether or not the type of the jackpot game immediately before is the jackpot E may be determined by whether or not the big 6 game state designation command is received from the main board 11 when the time saving state is controlled.

When the type of the jackpot game immediately before is jackpot E (239SGS255; Y), the time reduction flag is set after setting the value corresponding to the first period (10 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer. The game state specification command for designating the corresponding time reduction state and the remaining second special figure time reduction number notification command are set (239SGS258), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. On the other hand, when the type of the jackpot game immediately before is not jackpot E (239SGS255; N), the time reduction flag is set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer. The game state designation command for designating the time saving state corresponding to the presence and the remaining second special figure time saving number notification command are set (239SGS258), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

In this way, in this feature unit 077IW, after the jackpot game is completed, the variable display of the number of times set in the second special figure time reduction counter is executed, or the total time reduction counter is set. The time saving state is set to continue until the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol of the number of times is executed. Therefore, for example, when the time is controlled in the state where the second special symbol holding memory does not exist, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed before the variable display of the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the player from losing the interest due to the player missing the opportunity for the displayed result to be a small hit.

Further, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the symbol confirmation period of the variable display ends, but the pachinko gaming machine of the feature unit 077IW In No. 1, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (FIG. 8-23).

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in 118 of FIG. 5 as the small hit opening pre-process. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first sets the small hit display time timer to -1 (239SGS261), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timered out (239SGS262). If the small hit display time timer is not timered out (239SGS262; N), the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated, while if the small hit display time timer is timered out (239SGS262; Y), the second big prize is won. A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is set in the opening time timer for opening the mouth (239SGS263). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9" (239SGS264), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S119), and the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated.

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S119 of FIG. 5 as the small hit opening process. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the release time timer to -1. (239SGS271). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the open time timer has timed out (239SGS272).

If the open time timer is out of the timer (239SGS272; Y), it shifts to 239SGS285, and if the open time timer is not out of the timer (239SGS272; N), it is the opening timing of the second prize opening. (239SGS273). When it is the opening timing of the second big winning opening, the CPU 103 controls the second big winning opening to the open state by driving the solenoid 239SG083 for the second big winning opening door 239SG711 (239SGS274). Then, the transmission setting of the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening according to the round is set (239SGS275), and the process proceeds to 239SGS276. The command specified during the opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in the 239SGS275, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the opening timing of the second prize opening (239SGS273; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS276 without going through 239SGS274 and 239SGS275.

In 239SGS276, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the second large winning opening (239SGS276). When it is the closing timing of the second winning opening (239SGS276; Y), the CPU 103 controls the second winning opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 239SG083 for the second winning opening door 239SG711 (239SGS277). .. Then, after opening the large winning opening according to the round, the transmission setting of the designated command is set (239SGS278), and the process proceeds to 239SGS279. The command specified during opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in 239SGS278, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the closing timing of the second prize opening (239SGS276; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS279 without going through 239SGS277 and 239SGS278.

In the 239SGS279, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the third count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS279). If the third count switch 239SG024B is not turned on (239SGS279; N), the processing during small hit opening is completed, and if the third count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS279; Y), the third count switch is already on. It is determined whether or not the count switch 239SG024B is turned on, that is, whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the third count switch 239SG024B is set (239SGS280). If the V winning flag is set (239SGS280; Y), the processing during small hit opening is completed, and if the V winning flag is not set (239SGS280; N), the V winning flag is set (239SGS281). ..

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (239SGS282). The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Further, if the second prize opening is in the open state, the CPU 103 controls the second prize opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 239SG083 for the second prize opening door 239SG711 (239SGS283), and the opening time. Clear the timer (239SGS284).

Then, in the 239SGS285, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "10" which is a value corresponding to the small hit end processing (S120) (239SGS285), and ends the small hit opening process.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S120 of FIG. 5 as the small hit end process. In the small hit end process, whether the CPU 103 is operating the small hit end display timer. It is determined whether or not (239SGS301). When the small hit end display timer is not operating (239SGS301; N), the small hit flag is cleared (239SGS302), and the transmission setting of the hit end designation command according to the small hit is set to the effect control board 12 (239SGS303). ). The hit end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S17) described above. Then, a value corresponding to the small hit end display time is set in the small hit end display timer (239 SGS304), and the small hit end process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is operating (239SGS301; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is set to -1 (239SGS305). Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the small hit end display timer has timed out (239SGS306). If the small hit end display time has not elapsed (239SGS306; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the third count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS307). If the 3rd count switch 239SG024B is not turned on (239SGS307; N), the small hit end processing is finished, and if the 3rd count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS307; Y), the 3rd count is already on. It is determined whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the switch 239SG024B is turned on, that is, the game ball has passed the third count switch 239SG024B is set (239SGS308). If the V winning flag is set (239SGS308; Y), the small hit end process is completed, and if the V winning flag is not set (239SGS308; N), the V winning flag is set (239SGS309).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (239SGS310), and ends the small hit end process. The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S17) described above.

Further, when the small hit end display time has elapsed in the 239SGS306 (239SGS306; Y), the CPI 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (239SGS311). When the V winning flag is gusseted (239SGS311; Y), the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag and sets the jackpot flag (239SGS312, 239SGS313). Then, the CPU 103 determines the big hit type from "big hit D" and "big hit E" based on the small hit type in which the V prize is generated (239SGS314). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), when the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit A", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit D". When the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit B", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit E". Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 (239SGS315), the determined jackpot type can be set. Remember and proceed to 239SGS316.

After executing 239SGS315, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" (239SGS316), which is a value corresponding to the large hit release preprocessing (S114), and ends the small hit end processing.

That is, in this feature unit 077IW, the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B not only during the small hit game but also during the period until the small hit end display time elapses after the small hit game ends. Therefore, even if the game ball wins the second big winning opening immediately before the end of the small hit game, the big hit game is executed after the small hit end process is completed by passing the game ball through the third count switch 239SG024B. It is supposed to be done.

If the V winning flag is not set in the 239SGS311 (239SGS311; N), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S110). 239SGS317), the small hit end process is completed.

FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (239SGS321). When the jackpot end display timer is not operating (239SGS321; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for displaying the jackpot end on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time). Set (239SGS322) and end the process.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (239SGS321; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (239SGS323). 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 (239SGS324). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (239SGS324; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stored jackpot type is jackpot A (239SGS325). When the jackpot type is jackpot A (239SGS325; Y), "1" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "5" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS326, 239SGS327), and 239SGS339. move on.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is not jackpot A (239SGS325; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot B (239SGS328). When the jackpot type is jackpot B (239SGS328; Y), "3" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "7" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS329, 239SGS330), and 239SGS339. move on.

Further, when the jackpot type is not jackpot B (239SGS328; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot C (239SGS331). When the jackpot type is jackpot C (239SGS331; Y), "99" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "100" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS332, 239SGS333), and 239SGS339. move on.

Further, when the jackpot type is not jackpot C (239SGS321; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot D (239SGS334). When the jackpot type is jackpot D (239SGS334; Y), "7" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "11" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS335, 239SGS336), and 239SGS339. move on.

When the jackpot type is not the jackpot D (239SGS334; N), it is assumed that the jackpot type is the jackpot E, and "99" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "100" is set in the total time reduction counter. Set (239SGS337, 239SGS338) and proceed to 239SGS339.

In the 239SGS339, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command according to the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game. In the 239SGS339, the CPU 103 receives a second game state designation command if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot A, a third game state designation command if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot B, and an executed jackpot. If the jackpot type of the game is jackpot C, the 4th game state specification command, if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot D, the 5th game state designation command, if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot E The transmission setting of the sixth game state specification command may be executed. Further, the game state designation command set to be transmitted in the 239SGS 339 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process shown in FIG.

After executing the process of 239SGS339, the CPU 103 sets "0" in the time saving state variable display number counter and ends the jackpot end process (239SGS340).

By executing each process by the CPU 103 as described above, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, first, the second special symbol is variably displayed once as a time saving state. Is executed for 50 seconds. After the variable display ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (the game state is controlled to the normal state), and the variable display is displayed for the first period (10 seconds) as the symbol confirmation period. It will be stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 20 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, first, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed three times as a time saving state. The first variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is executed for 50 seconds, and the second and third variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 seconds (strictly speaking). When the first and second variable display results are out of order. Details will be described later). In the first and second variable display of the second special symbol, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the third variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (the game state is controlled to the normal state), and the symbol confirmation period extends over the first period (10 seconds). And the variable display is stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 20 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

In addition, in FIG. 8-18 (B), after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed three times as a time saving state, and in each case, the variable display result is out of order. It is shown. This corresponds to the example shown in FIG. 8-40 (A).

FIG. 8-40 is an explanatory diagram showing the variable display of the second special symbol and the execution timing of each effect in the time saving state and the normal state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed.

After the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the time saving state is controlled over the variable display of the second special symbol up to three times. In this time saving state, the variable display result of the first second special symbol is a big hit or In the case of a small hit, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 55 seconds (see FIG. 8-40 (B)). For example, the processing of 239SG140a determines the variable display variation pattern to PB3-5 having a special figure variation time of 55 seconds, or the processing of 239SG142a determines the variable display variation pattern to PC3- with a special figure variation time of 55 seconds. It is realized by deciding to 5.

In addition, when the variable display result of the first second special symbol is out of order and the variable display result of the second second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed. The first variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 50 seconds, the variable display is finished, and the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds), and then the second variable display is performed. 2 The variable display of the special symbol is executed for 4.5 seconds (see FIG. 8-40 (C)). For example, the processing of 239SG154 determines the variable display variation pattern to PB3-4 having a special figure variation time of 4.5 seconds, or the processing of 239SG156 determines the variable display variation pattern to a special figure variation time of 4.5 seconds. It is realized by deciding on PC3-4 which is.

In addition, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B, the variable display result of the first and second special symbols is out of order, and the variable display result of the second special symbol of the third time is a big hit or a small hit. In this case, after the first variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 50 seconds, the variable display is completed, and the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds), 2 The second variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 seconds. Then, after the variable display is completed and the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds), the third variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 seconds (FIG. 8). -40 (D)). For example, the processing of 239SG144 determines the variable display variation pattern to PB3-1 having a special figure variation time of 2 seconds, or the processing of 239SG147 determines the variable display variation pattern to a special figure variation time of 2 seconds. It is realized by deciding to 1.

In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-40 (B) to (D), after the big hit game of the big hit B is finished, the time is controlled to be shortened, and then any of the second special symbols from the first to the third is used. Even when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, each variable display is displayed so that the timing at which the variable display that becomes a big hit or a small hit ends is the same (specifically, it is common to the timing of T4). The fluctuation pattern (that is, the special figure fluctuation time) is determined. With such a configuration, even if the variable display result of any of the first to third special symbols is a big hit or a small hit in a short time state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the effect period is the same. (For example, the success / failure notification effect described later) can be executed, and the interest can be enhanced. Not limited to the method of determining the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. 8-11, for example, when the third game state flag is set and the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is 1, the second special figure is suspended. With reference to the numerical data stored in the storage unit 239SG151B, it is determined whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made during the time saving state, and if it is a big hit or a small hit, the number of variable display results is determined and determined. By determining the fluctuation pattern up to three times in the time saving state based on the result, the timing at which the variable display of the big hit or the small hit ends may be the same.

As shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), after the jackpot game of jackpot C is completed, first, 99 times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed as a time saving state. The first to 98th variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is executed for 7 seconds, and the 99th variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 20 seconds. In the variable display of the second special symbol from the first time to the 98th time, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the 99th variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (the game state is controlled to the normal state), and the symbol confirmation period extends over the first period (10 seconds). And the variable display is stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 2 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed, first, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times as a time saving state. The first to sixth variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is executed for 7 seconds, and the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 20 seconds. In the variable display of the second special symbol from the first to the sixth time, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the 7th variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (the game state is controlled to the normal state), and the symbol confirmation period extends over the first period (10 seconds). And the variable display is stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 2 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-20, after the jackpot game of jackpot E is completed, first, 99 times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed as a time saving state. The first to sixth variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is executed for 7 seconds, and the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 20 seconds. In the variable display of the second special symbol from the first to the sixth time, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the seventh variable display of the second special symbol, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the first period (10 seconds) as the symbol confirmation period. After the first period has elapsed, the eighth to tenth variable display of the second special symbol is executed for two seconds. Then, the eleventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 15 seconds. In the 8th to 11th variable display of the second special symbol, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). For the variable display of the second special symbol after the twelfth time, the same control as after the jackpot game of jackpot C is completed (see FIG. 8-19 (A)) is executed.

Next, the variable display of the ordinary symbol will be described. FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process processing shown in FIG. In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gate switch 21 is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (239SGS351). When the gate switch 21 is turned on (239SGS351; Y), the processing at the time of passing through the normal gate (239SGS352) is executed. In the processing at the time of passing through the normal map gate, for example, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved normal figures is the upper limit value (for example, 4). If the number of reserved normal figures is not the upper limit, the number of reserved normal figures is incremented by 1, the value of the random number MR4 is extracted, and the extracted value is stored as a new reserved memory of the normal figure.

After executing the normal figure gate passing process or when the gate switch 21 is off (239SGS351; N), the CPU 103 executes any of the processes of 239SGS353 to 239SGS357 according to the value of the normal figure process flag.

The normal symbol normal processing of 239SGS353 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this normal symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the normal symbol game (normal symbol variable display) based on the presence or absence of pending information. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, the display result derives whether or not the display result of the normal symbol is "hit (per normal figure)" based on the value of the random number value MR4 extracted in the processing when passing through the normal symbol gate. Determine (predetermine) before it is displayed. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, a confirmed normal symbol (either a hit symbol or a miss symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the normal symbol normal processing ends.

The normal symbol variation pattern setting process of the 239SGS354 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "1". In this normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be one of those shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "hit" and the game state. Processing to be done is included. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process in the feature unit 077IW, when the display result of the normal symbol is "off" and the game state is the time saving state, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is set to the normal symbol variation time of 1. If the deviation pattern (FA1-1), which is seconds, is uniquely determined, and the display result of the normal symbol is "off" and the gaming state is other than the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is usually used. If the deviation pattern (FA1-2) with a figure fluctuation time of 30 seconds is uniquely determined, and the display result of the normal symbol is "hit" and the game state is the time saving state, the normal symbol is displayed. When the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined as the fluctuation pattern (FB1-1) per second when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1 second, the display result of the normal symbol is "hit", and the gaming state is other than the time saving state. Is in a form in which the fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol is uniquely determined as a fluctuation pattern (FB1-2) per hit in which the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 30 seconds. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "2", and the normal symbol variation pattern setting process ends.

The normal symbol variation processing of the 239SGS355 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "2". This normal symbol variation process includes a process of setting the normal symbol display 20 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, a process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol, and the like. ing. 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 variable display of the normal symbol reaches the normal fluctuation time, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the normal symbol variation process ends.

The normal symbol stop processing of 239SGS356 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "3". This normal symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 and making a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) the confirmed normal symbol that is the display result of the normal symbol. ing. Then, when the display result is "hit", the value of the normal map process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if the display result is "off", the value of the normal map process flag is updated to "0".

The normal electric accessory opening pattern of the 239SGS357 is set when the normal electric accessory opening pattern is executed when the value of the normal figure process flag is “4”. Then, a process of repeatedly changing the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) into an open state and a closed state is executed by driving the solenoid 81 based on the set ordinary electric accessory opening pattern.

In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), the normal electric accessory opening pattern of 1 is uniquely set based on the fact that the display result of the normal symbol is "hit". To. By setting the normal electric accessory opening pattern, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is placed in the open state for 2 seconds for 8 seconds three times and in the closed state for one second twice. Change.

Then, when the control of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) based on the ordinary electric accessory opening pattern to the open state and the closed state is completed, the value of the normal figure process flag is updated to "0", which is normal. The processing is completed while the electric accessory is open.

By executing the normal symbol process processing as described above, in this feature unit 077IW, when the display result of the normal symbol is "hit", the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is always opened and closed ( Control to open and closed states) is completed in 8 seconds.

Further, as described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the symbol confirmation period of the variable display ends, while this feature In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the part 077IW, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (A), in the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1, if a normal symbol hit occurs within the symbol confirmation period after the variable display of the last second special symbol in the time saving state, the game is played. The variable winning ball device 6B may be opened and closed until the second special symbol is variablely displayed after the state is controlled to the normal state. At this time, the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B (the game ball is in a state where the first variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state is started and the number of the second special symbol reserved memory becomes three. (Winning the variable winning ball device 6B), the variable display of the second special symbol will be executed up to five times after the game state is controlled to the normal state, and the second special after the time saving state ends. The ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state based on the variable display of the symbol becomes excessively high.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the last variable display of the time saving state is completed, so that the time saving state is the last. When the variable display of the normal symbol is started during the variable display of the second special symbol, if the display result of the normal symbol is "hit (normal symbol hit)", it must be during the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds, that is, , The opening and closing of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed during the period in which the maximum number of the second special figure holding memories is four. That is, in the present feature unit 077IW, if the variable winning ball device 6B opens and closes during the symbol determination period immediately after the time reduction control is completed, the second special figure is held even if the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B. Only up to 4 memories can be stored, and after the first variable display of the 2nd special symbol is started after the game state is controlled to the normal state, a new 2nd special symbol hold memory can be generated. Since the characteristics are extremely low, it is possible to prevent an excessive increase in the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state based on the variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the time saving state as in the conventional pachinko game machine described above. There is.

Next, the control executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described.

8-24 is a flowchart showing a part of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit A or the big hit B, or executes the second special symbol in the normal state after the end of the time saving state. Panel display effect processing (239SGS361a) for executing a panel display effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit by displaying a panel corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the image display device 5, 2 Panel display change processing (239SGS361b) that changes the display mode of the panel displayed by the panel display effect based on the passing of the game ball through the start winning opening, jackpot A to jackpot C when the game state is the normal state. The number of prize balls received from the CPU 103 between the time when the game state is controlled to one of the jackpot game states and the game state is controlled to the normal state and the four variable displays are started (hereinafter referred to as the consecutive villa period). The number of times the notification command and the effect process flag are updated to the value corresponding to the effect process during the jackpot, etc., and the number of times the jackpot game state is controlled (the number of jackpots) and the number of prize balls paid out during the consecutive villa period. The number of jackpots and the number of winning prize balls counted in the number of jackpots / winning prize balls counting process (239SGS362) for counting (the number of winning prize balls) and the number of jackpots and the number of winning prize balls counted in the number of jackpots / winning prize balls counting process are displayed on the image display device 5. In order to update the background displayed on the result image display process (239SG363) 5 to the first background indicating that the game state is the normal state and the second background image indicating that the game state is the time saving state. Background image update process (239SGS364), variable display of the first second special symbol and variable display of the second and third second special symbols (second special symbol) in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed. Whether or not to execute the pass / fail notification effect that notifies that the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit in either the variable display based on the first hold memory or the variable display based on the second hold memory) In order to execute the notification effect processing (239SGS365), when the effect mode described later is the second mode, the effect corresponding to the effect mode being the second mode is executed during the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. 2nd mode compatible effect processing (239SGS366), based on receiving a V winning notification designation command from the CPU 103 during the small hit game, V winning notification effect (based on the game ball passing through the third count switch 239SG024B). After executing the V winning notification effect processing (239SGS367) for executing the effect of notifying that the player is controlled to the big hit game state after the small hit game is completed, any of the processes S170 to S177 is executed.

Here, the panel display effect will be described. The panel display effect is a panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A or the big hit B (hereinafter, also referred to as a time saving fluctuation corresponding panel), or a normal after the time saving state ends. By displaying a panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal variable display panel) executed in the state on the image display device 5, the effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit. Is. The panel display effect includes a first panel display effect, a second panel display effect, and a third panel display effect.

The first panel display effect is executed in a time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed. In the first panel display effect, in the time saving state controlled after the jackpot game of the jackpot A is completed, the time saving variation corresponding panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state (for example, FIG. 8-37 (for example, FIG. 8-37). The time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001) shown in B) and the normal fluctuation corresponding panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state are displayed on the image display device 5. ..

In the normal fluctuation correspondence panel, the entry of buffer number 2-1 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A (that is, the first variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). In the first normal fluctuation corresponding panel (for example, the first normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW002 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)) and the entry of buffer number 2-2 (that is, in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). The second normal fluctuation corresponding panel (for example, the second normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW003 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)) corresponding to the second variable display of the second special symbol to be executed, and the buffer number 2-3. (That is, the third normal fluctuation corresponding panel (for example, FIG. 8-37 (B)) corresponding to the entry (that is, the third variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). 3 Normal fluctuation support panel 077IW004) and the 4th normal fluctuation support corresponding to the entry of buffer number 2-4 (that is, the fourth variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). There is a panel (for example, the fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW005 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)).

The time-saving fluctuation correspondence panel and the normal fluctuation correspondence panel are displayed by either a blank mode in which no character or the like is drawn or a character display mode in which a character is drawn (there are multiple types of character display modes). It is suggested that the variable display result of the variable display of the corresponding second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit depending on the mode.

In the time saving state controlled after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed, when the first panel display effect is executed and the time saving variation corresponding panel and the normal variation corresponding panel are displayed in the character display mode, the first panel display effect is advanced. (For example, see FIGS. 8-37 (D)), and a battle effect using the character drawn on the time-saving fluctuation correspondence panel is executed (for example, see FIGS. 8-37 (E) to (H)). ). Then, the variable display result is notified depending on the outcome of the battle effect (see, for example, FIGS. 8-37 (G) and (H)).

The second panel display effect is executed in a time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed. In the second panel display effect, in the time saving state controlled after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed, the time saving variation corresponding panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol up to three times executed in the time saving state (for example, the figure). The time-saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001) shown in 8-38 (B) is displayed on the image display device 5 in an enlarged manner as compared with the first panel display effect. In the second panel display effect, the time saving variation corresponding panel is displayed in a common manner regardless of the contents of the buffer numbers 2 to 2-2 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A.

Then, when a predetermined timing (for example, the timing of T1 shown in FIG. 8-40) is reached, the second panel display effect is progressively terminated (see, for example, FIG. 8-38 (C)), and the time reduction response panel. A hit / fail notification effect using the character drawn in is executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-37 (D)). In the hit / fail notification effect, the first variable display of the second special symbol and the second and third variable display of the second special symbol (based on the first hold memory of the second special symbol) executed in the time saving state. Whether or not the variable display result is a small hit or a large hit is notified by either the variable display or the variable display based on the second hold storage). For example, in the pass / fail notification effect processing (239SGS365), when the push button 31B is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, or when the push button 31B is not operated and the predetermined operation valid period ends, the buffer number 2-0 It is realized by executing a process of determining and notifying whether the symbol designation command stored in the entries of 2, 2-1 and 2-0 indicates a small hit or a big hit.

The third panel display effect is when the hit / fail notification effect executed after the second panel display effect is not notified when the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit, that is, when it is notified that any of them is out of order. , Will be executed. In the third panel display effect, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel (for example, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state and the time saving state The first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of (for example, the first normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW002 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the first 2 The normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW003, the third normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW004, and the fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW005) are displayed on the image display device 5.

When the third panel display effect is started, it has already been notified by the hit / fail notification effect that the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol, which is executed in the time saving state, does not become a small hit or a big hit. The corresponding panel is provided with a digestion display (for example, the digestion display 077IW006 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) indicating that neither of the variable displays of the corresponding second special symbol was a big hit or a small hit. Further, at the time when the third panel display effect is started, all the first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels are displayed in a blank mode.

Then, after the third panel display effect is started, each time the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, the normal variation-corresponding panel changes from the blank mode to the character display mode. It is suggested that the variable display result of the variable display of the corresponding second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit depending on the mode of the normal fluctuation corresponding panel. When the variable display of the second special symbol is started in the normal state after the end of the time saving state, the third panel display effect is progressively ended, and the battle effect using the character drawn on the normal fluctuation corresponding panel is executed. And the variable display result is notified. Even if the battle effect is started, the first to fourth normal fluctuation compatible panels are displayed until the first to fourth normal fluctuation compatible panels change from the blank mode to the character display mode, or until all the battle effects are completed. May be displayed on the image display device 5.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the panel display effect processing (239SGS361a) executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the panel display effect processing shown in FIG. 8-25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the panel display effect execution flag indicating that the panel display effect is being executed is set (239SGS371). ..

When the panel display effect executing flag is not set (239SGS371; N), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the first mode (239SGS372). In this feature unit 077IW, the first mode and the second mode are set in advance as the effect mode, and the first mode is a mode in which the panel display effect can be executed during the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Is. Further, in the second mode, it is notified that the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit by an effect different from the panel display effect (for example, by operating the push button 31B or the like) during the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. It is a mode in which production) can be executed. These effect modes can be selected by operating the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A by the player at the end of the jackpot game described later. When the effect mode is set to the second mode, the effect control CPU 120 executes the above-mentioned second mode compatible effect process (239SG366) to produce an effect different from the panel display effect (second mode compatible effect). ) Should be executed.

When the effect mode is not the first mode (239SGS372; N), the panel display effect execution flag is terminated, while when the effect mode is the first mode (239SGS372; Y), the game state specification command is received. It is determined whether or not there is (239SGS373). Whether or not the game state designation command is received may be determined by whether or not the game state designation command reception flag is set.

If the game state designation command is not received (239SGS373; N), the panel display effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the game state designation command is received (239SGS373; Y), the jackpot type of the immediately preceding jackpot is specified and stored from the game status designation command (239SGS374). For example, if the received game state specification command is the second game state specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is specified as the jackpot A and stored, and if the received game state specification command is the third game state specification command, the command is stored. The immediately preceding jackpot type is specified and stored as jackpot B, and when the received game state specification command is the fourth game state specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is specified and stored as jackpot C, and the received game status specification is specified. If the command is the 5th game state specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is specified and stored as the jackpot D, and if the received game status specification command is the 6th game status specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is the jackpot E. Specific and memorize.

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type specified in the process of 239SGS374 is jackpot A or jackpot B (239SGS375). When the specified jackpot type is any of jackpot C to jackpot E (239SGS375; N), the panel display effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (239SGS375; Y), the panel display effect executing flag is set (239SGS376), and the display of the panel display screen is started on the image display device 5. Then (239SGS377), the panel display effect processing is terminated.

By the processing of 239SGS377, the image display device 5 is an operation promotion image that prompts the player to hit the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a normal figure hit and to have the game ball win the second start winning opening. It is displayed in. Further, for example, when the jackpot type is jackpot A, the control for displaying the background image for the first panel display effect and the control for outputting the effect sound for the first panel display effect are performed, and the jackpot type is jackpot B. In the case of, the control of displaying the background image for the second panel display effect different from that for the first panel display effect and the control of outputting the effect sound for the second panel display effect are performed.

When the panel display effect executing flag is set (239SGS371; Y), the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A239SG194A indicates that the determination has been completed. It is determined whether or not 1 is set (239SGS379).

If 1 is not set in the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of buffer number 2-0 (239SGS379; N), the start winning command buffer 239SG194A is checked (239SGS380), and the buffer number 2-0 is set. It is determined whether or not the entry has a memory of the symbol designation command (239SGS381). When the symbol designation command is not stored in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS381; N), the panel display effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the entry of the buffer number 2-0 has a memory of the symbol designation command (239SGS381; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type specified in 239SGS374 is jackpot B (239SGS382).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A (239SGS382; N), the display pattern of the time saving variation correspondence panel is determined based on the symbol designation command stored in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS383). In the processing of 239SGS383, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is changed to pattern PN-1 depending on whether the symbol specification command stored in the entry of buffer number 2-0 indicates a big hit, a small hit, or a miss. ~ Determined in different proportions from pattern PN-4.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), when the symbol designation command indicates a big hit, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is determined to be the pattern PN-1 at a rate of 0%. , The pattern PN-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, the pattern PN-3 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the pattern PN-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. If the symbol designation command indicates a small hit, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is determined to be pattern PN-1 at a rate of 20%, and to pattern PN-2 at a rate of 30%. The pattern PN-3 is determined at a rate of 50%, and the pattern PN-4 is determined at a rate of 10%. Then, when the symbol designation command indicates an error, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is determined to be pattern PN-1 at a rate of 55%, and to pattern PN-2 at a rate of 34%, and 10 The pattern PN-3 is determined at a rate of%, and the pattern PN-4 is determined at a rate of 1%.

As shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the pattern PN-1 is a display pattern for displaying the image of the character A on the image display device 5, and the pattern PN-2 is the character B on the image display device 5. The pattern PN-3 is a display pattern for displaying the image of the character C on the image display device 5, and the pattern PN-4 is a display pattern for displaying the image of the character D on the image display device 5. It is a display pattern to be displayed.

That is, in this feature unit 077IW, when the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 as a time-saving fluctuation correspondence panel, the ratio (big hit expectation degree) at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is set to be the highest, and the image is displayed. When the character C is displayed on the device 5, the jackpot expectation is set to be the second highest after the character D is displayed, and when the character A is displayed on the image display device 5, the jackpot expectation is the lowest. It is set (expected jackpot for each character displayed on the image display device 5 as a panel corresponding to time reduction variation: character D> character C> character B> character A).

Returning to FIG. 8-25, after the execution of the 239SGS383, the effect control CPU 120 sets the panel pattern determined flag in the buffer number 2-0 to 1 (239SGS384), and the time-saving variation corresponding panel (for example, the determined display pattern). After starting the display of the time saving variation corresponding panel 077IW001) shown in FIG. 8-37 (B) on the image display device 5 (239SGS385), the process proceeds to 239SGS395. By executing the process of 239SGS385, the time saving variation corresponding panel of the character display mode is displayed, and the first to fourth normal variation corresponding panels of the blank aspect are displayed.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is jackpot B (239SGS382; Y), 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag in the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS386), and the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel by the pattern PN-4 (for example). After starting the display of the time saving variation corresponding panel 077IW001) shown in FIG. 8-38 (B) on the image display device 5 (239SGS387), the process proceeds to 239SGS395. By executing the process of 239SGS387, the time saving variation correspondence panel of the character display mode is displayed.

In 239SGS395, the process data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern set at the start of the variable display during execution is checked (239SGS395). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the panel display effect (for example, the timing shown in FIG. 8-37 (D), the timing shown in FIG. 8-38 (C), etc.) (239SGS396), and at the end timing. In a certain case (239SGS396; Y), when the display of the panel display screen and the display of each panel in the image display device 5 are finished (239SGS397) and a predetermined period (for example, a blank mode normal fluctuation compatible panel is displayed). (From to the end of the panel display effect), the passage counter K for counting the number of times the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening is cleared (239SGS398). Next, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the second gaming state or is in the third gaming state and the panel has been redisplayed (that is, the third panel display effect has been executed) (239SGS388a; Y), the panel display effect executing flag is terminated (239SGS388b).

On the other hand, when it is not the end timing (239SGS396; N), the effect control CPU 120 is the timing for redisplaying the panel (for example, the timing for executing the third panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)). Whether or not it is determined (239SGS388c). When it is the timing to redisplay the panel (239SGS388c; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is in a time-saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed, and the variable display of the second special symbol three times is a jackpot or The display pattern of the digestion indication indicating that it was not a small hit is determined (239SGS388d). The digestion display is displayed in association with the time-saving fluctuation-corresponding panel displayed by the third panel display effect (see, for example, the digestion display 077IW006 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)).

In the process of 239SGS388d, the display pattern of the digestion display is determined based on the entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (C), when any of the symbol specification commands stored in the entries of buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4 is a small hit, and which symbol is specified. Depending on whether the command is not a small hit, the display pattern of the digestion display is determined at a different ratio from the patterns PN-A to PN-C.

As shown in FIG. 8-27 (C), in this feature unit 077IW, depending on which display pattern the digestion display is displayed, it is based on the second special figure hold memory of the buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4. It is configured so that the degree of expectation for the variable display is different. With such a configuration, it is possible to make an interest in the display pattern of the digestion display. In addition, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-27 (C), the display pattern of the digestion display may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not it is a big hit.

Returning to FIG. 8-25, after the execution of the 239SGS388d, the effect control CPU 120 displays the time-saving fluctuation-corresponding panel with the digestion display according to the determined display pattern and the first to fourth normal fluctuation-corresponding panels (blank mode). , Displayed on the image display device 5 (239SGS388e). In the 239SGS388e, the image display device 5 displays a background image for the third panel display effect different from that for the first panel display effect and the second panel display effect, and also displays an operation promotion image (here, the first). It controls to display an operation promotion image) in a mode different from that at the time of the panel display effect, and controls to output the effect sound for the third panel display effect. In this way, by making the background image, the operation promotion image, and the mode of the effect sound different between the first panel display effect and the third panel display effect, the variation of the effect is increased and the impression of each effect is different. It is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the interest.

By executing the processes of 239SGS388c to 239SGS388e, the third panel display effect is started.

FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing an example of the panel display change process (239SGS361b) executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the panel display change process shown in FIGS. 8-26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the panel display effect execution flag indicating that the panel display effect is being executed is set (239SGS388f). .. When the panel display effect executing flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS388g; Y). ).

When 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS388g; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second start port passage designation command is received. Judgment (239SGS388h).

When the second start port passage designation command is received (239SGS388h; Y), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the passage counter K (239SGS388i). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks the start winning command buffer 239SG194A (239SGS389), and puts it in one of the entries corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the buffer number 2-K (passage counter K value). , It is determined whether or not the symbol designation command is stored (239SGS390). If there is no entry for the second special figure hold storage in which the symbol designation command is stored (239SGS390; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS395 as it is. On the other hand, when there is an entry for the second special figure hold storage in which the symbol designation command is stored (239SGS390; Y), "1" indicating that the decision has been made is set in the panel pattern determined flag of the entry. Whether or not it is determined (239SGS391).

If the panel pattern determined flag is set (239SGS391; Y), the process proceeds to 239SGS395 as it is. On the other hand, when the panel pattern determined flag is not set (239SGS391; N), the display pattern of the normal variation corresponding panel is determined based on the symbol specification command stored in the entry (239SGS392), and the entry is entered. 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag of (239SGS393). Then, the display of the normal fluctuation corresponding panel in the display pattern determined in the process of the 239SGS393 is started (239SGS394), and the process proceeds to 239SGS395.

In the processing of 239SGS392, the display pattern of the normal fluctuation-corresponding panel may be determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-27 (A) (the same ratio as the processing of 239SGS383), but the present invention is limited to this. However, in the processing of 239SGS383 and the processing of 239SGS392, the display pattern of the time-saving fluctuation-corresponding panel and the display pattern of the normal fluctuation-corresponding panel may be determined at different ratios.

FIG. 8-28 is a flowchart showing an example of the result image display process (239SGS365) executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the result image display process shown in FIGS. 8-28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect mode is set to the first mode (239SGS400). When the effect mode is the second mode (239 SGS400; N), the result image display process is terminated, and when the effect mode is the first mode (239 SGS400; Y), whether or not the result image display timer is operating. (239SGS401).

When the result image display timer is not operating (239SGS401; N), it is determined whether or not the effect control process flag is 3, that is, whether or not the special figure hit wait process (S173) is being executed. (239SGS402).

If the effect control process flag is not 3 (239SGS402; N), the result image display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the effect control process flag is 3 (239SGS402; Y), the jackpot type stored in the process of 239SGS374 of the panel display effect process is further referred to, and the jackpot type (immediately before being specified from the game control command) is referred to. It is determined whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot game) is jackpot D or jackpot E (239SGS403).

When the jackpot type of the jackpot game immediately before being specified from the game control command is any of jackpot A to jackpot C (239SGS403; N), the result image display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the jackpot type of the jackpot game immediately before specified from the game control command is jackpot D or jackpot E (239SGS403; Y), the remaining second special figure time reduction notification command received immediately before is referred to (remaining). (Specify the remaining 2nd special figure time reduction number indicated by the 2nd special figure time reduction number notification command), and whether or not the remaining 2nd special figure time reduction number is 0 or 92, that is, the timing is the 2nd special in the time reduction state. It is determined whether or not it is the timing when the seventh variable display of the symbol is completed (239SGS404).

Then, when the number of remaining second special figure time reductions is not 0 or 92 (239SGS404; N), the result image display processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the remaining second special figure time reduction number is 0 or 92 (239SGS404; Y), a value corresponding to the time of 19.5 seconds is set in the result image display period timer and the timer count (timer operation). (239SGS405), the number of big hits and the number of winning prize balls counted by the number of big hits / winning prize balls counting process, that is, the number of times controlled to the big hit gaming state during the above-mentioned consecutive villa period and the consecutive villa period The display of the result image including the number of prize balls paid out is started (239SGS406), and the result image display process is completed.

The 19.5 seconds set in the result image display period timer in the 239SGS405 are the 7th variable display symbol confirmation period (10 seconds) of the second special symbol in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed. A maximum of four variable display periods (2 seconds x 4) of the second special symbol after the end of the time saving state, and a symbol confirmation period (0.5) of three variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the time saving state. It is a period based on the sum of seconds x 3).

When the result image display timer is operating (239SGS401; Y), after the result image display period timer is updated by 1 subtraction (239SGS407), whether or not the result image display timer after the subtraction update is timered out. (239SGS408).

When the result image display timer is not timer-out (239SGS408; N), the result image display is continued by ending the result image display process, while the result image display timer is timer-out. At (239SGS408; Y), the display of the result image is terminated (239SGS409), and the result image display processing is terminated.

That is, in this feature unit 077IW, the variable display result does not become a small hit or a big hit in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D or the big hit E ends (V prize does not occur even if it becomes a small hit), and the time saving state is When finished, the result image is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, in the time saving state of the jackpot E, the result image is displayed even when the variable display of the second special symbol is completed seven times even in the time saving state.

FIG. 8-29 is a flowchart showing an example of the background image update process shown in FIG. 8-24. In the background image update process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the game state by the value of the remaining second special figure time reduction number of times, the value of the effect control process flag, and the like (239SGS411).

Then, it is determined whether or not the specified gaming state is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state (239SGS412).

In the case of either the big hit game state or the small hit game state (239SGS412; Y), the background image update process is terminated, while in the case of neither the big hit game state nor the small hit game state (239SGS412; N). Further, it is determined whether or not it is in a normal state in which the time saving control is not performed (239SGS413).

When the specified gaming state is the normal state (239SGS413; Y), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed (239SGS413a). Whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed may be determined by, for example, whether or not each command is stored in the entry of buffer number 2-0 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. .. When the second special symbol is being variably displayed (239SGS413a; Y), the background image update process is completed, and when the second special symbol is not being variably displayed (239SGS413a; N), the hold storage of the second special symbol is stored. It is determined whether or not there is (239SGS413b). Whether or not there is a hold storage of the second special symbol may be determined by whether or not each command is stored in the entry of buffer number 2-1 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A.

When there is a hold memory of the second special symbol (239SGS413b; Y), the background image update process is terminated, and when there is no hold memory of the second special symbol (239SGS413b; N), the first background image is displayed. It is determined whether or not it is inside (239SGS414). When the first background image is being displayed (239SGS414; Y), the background image update process is terminated, while when the first background image is not being displayed (239SGS414; N), the background image is used as the first background. After the update is displayed on the image (239SGS415), the background image update process is terminated. As a result, when the gaming state is the normal state, the first background image is displayed on the image display device 5.

Further, when the specified gaming state is not a normal state (239SGS413; N), it is determined whether or not the effect control process flag is 2, that is, whether or not the variable display during effect process is being executed (). 239SGS416).

When the effect control process flag is 2 (239SGS416; Y), the remaining 2nd special figure time reduction notification command received immediately before is referred to (the remaining 2nd special figure time reduction notification command indicated by the remaining 2nd special figure time reduction notification command). (Specify the number of time reductions), and determine whether or not the remaining number of time reductions in the second special figure is 92 (239SGS417).

When the number of remaining second special figure time reductions is not 92 (239SGS417; N), the background image update process is completed, and when the remaining number of second special figure time reductions is 92 (239SGS417; Y), it is being executed. It is determined whether or not the variable display variation pattern is PA3-3, that is, a non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is 15 seconds (239SGS418). When the variation pattern of the variable display during execution is not PA3-3 (239SGS418; Y), the background image update process is completed, and when the variation pattern of the variable display during execution is PA3-3 (239SGS418; Y), the background image update process is completed. Further, the control content of the process data of the variable display being executed is specified (239SGS419), and it is determined whether or not it is the update timing to the first background image (239SGS420). If it is the update timing to the first background image (239SGS420; Y), the background image is updated to the first background image and the background image update process is terminated (239SGS421).

On the other hand, if it is not the update timing to the first background image (239SGS420; N), it is determined whether or not it is the update timing to the second background image (239SGS422), and if it is the update timing to the second background image. (239SGS422; Y), the background image is updated to the second background image, and the background image update process is completed (239SGS423). If it is not the update timing to the second background image (239SGS422; N), the background image update process is terminated.

Further, when the effect control process flag is not 2 (239SGS416; N), when the remaining second special figure time reduction number is not 92 times (239SGS417; N), and when the fluctuation pattern is not PA3-3 (239SGS418; N). , It is determined whether or not the second background image is being displayed (239SGS422). Then, when the second background image is being displayed (239SGS422; Y), the background image update process is terminated, while when the second background image is not being displayed (239SGS422; N), the background image is displayed. 2 After updating to the background image (239SGS423), the background image update process is terminated.

By executing the background image update process in this way, when the game state is the normal state, the image is displayed if the second special symbol is not in the variable display and there is no hold memory of the second special symbol. The first background image is displayed on the device 5, and the second background image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the gaming state is the time saving state. Further, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 7 times, the variable display of the 2nd special symbol is performed 7 times in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed. The result image is displayed on the image display device 5 as in the case of execution. Then, when the eighth variable display of the second special symbol is started in the time saving state, the background image is once updated from the second background image to the first background image in the image display device 5, and then changed to the second background image again. Will be updated.

FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the first variable display start command has been received (239SGS431). .. When the first variable display start command reception flag is set (239SGS431; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A are set. The various command data stored in association with the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (239SGS432). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not set (239SGS431; N), whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is set, that is, the second variable display start command is received. It is determined whether or not it has been done (239SGS433). When the second variable display start command reception flag is set (239SGS433; Y), the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A are set. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (239SGS434). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the second variable display start command reception flag is not set (239SGS433; N), the variable display start setting process ends.

After executing 239SGS432 or 239SGS434, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern specification command from the variation pattern specification command storage area (239SGS435), and stops the decorative symbol according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area. (239SGS436).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is a normal state (239SGS437). Whether or not the game state is the normal state may be determined based on whether or not the second special figure time reduction notification command has been received. When the gaming state is the normal state (239SGS437; Y), the advance notice effect determination process (239SGS438) that determines the execution of the advance notice effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display is executed to 239 SGS439. If the game state is the time saving state (2309SGS437; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS439 without executing the process of 239SGS438.

In the 239SGS439, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach out-of-reach PA3-3 with a special figure variation time of 15 seconds based on the variation pattern specification command read in the 239SGS435. To do. When the variation pattern of the variable display is not PA3-3 (239SGS439; N), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot A ends (239SGS441). Whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot A is completed may be determined by the jackpot type stored in the 2390SGS374 of the panel display effect processing. When the game state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed (239SGS441; Y), the variable display number of the second special symbol controlled by these fluctuation patterns and the time saving state is one. Select the process table (process table for panel display effect) and proceed to 239SGS448 (239SGS442).

On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot A ends (239SGS441; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot B ends (239SGS443). ). Whether or not the game state is the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit B may be determined by the big hit type stored in the 2390 SGS374 of the panel display effect processing. When the game state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed (239SGS443; Y), the variable display number of the second special symbol controlled by these fluctuation patterns and the time saving state is 3 times. Select the process table and proceed to 239SGS448 (239SGS444).

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is PA3-3 in 239SGS439, the process table corresponding to the variable display number of the second special symbol controlled to the fluctuation pattern and the time saving state is 99 times (the time saving state during the variable display). A process table for V stock notification effect that notifies that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit (V stock (V prize) occurs) in any of the variable display of the second special symbol controlled by Select and proceed to 239SGS448 (239SGS447).

Even when the V-stock notification effect is executed, the variable display of the second special symbol 99 times (more accurately, the 92nd time after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 7 times). There is a very small probability that the variable display result will be out of alignment in all of the (2 variable display of special symbols). Therefore, in the processing of 239SGS447, instead of selecting the process table for the V stock notification effect, an effect suggesting that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in either the variable display of the second special symbol is produced. You may want to select a process table to run.

Further, in the process of 239SGS443, when the time is shortened after the end of the big hit game of any one of the big hit C to the big hit E (239SGS443; N), the process table corresponding to each variation pattern is selected and the process proceeds to 239SGS448.

In the 239SGS448, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table.

In each process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data of the above, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in order in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). ing.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (239SGS449). 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 the feature unit 077IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (239SGS450). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (239SGS451). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal, whereby variable display of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172) (239 SGS452).

In the variable display during effect processing, the values of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer are each set to -1. Then, the control of the effect device is executed according to the value of the process timer, the variable display of the decorative symbol is realized according to the value of the variable display control timer as described above, and the decorative symbol is realized according to the value of the variable display time timer. The variable display of is stopped, and the value of the effect control process flag may be set to a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (S173).

As described above, when the effect control CPU 120 executes each process, as shown in FIG. 8-31, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed. In this case, when the 7th variable display of the second special symbol is completed and the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the variable display of the second special symbol for 2 seconds is displayed after the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds, respectively. It is executed four times with a symbol confirmation period of 0.5 seconds in between. In addition, 19.5 over the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds, the variable display period of the second special symbol for 2 seconds each for 4 times, and the symbol confirmation period after the variable display of the second special symbol for 0.5 seconds each is completed. In seconds, the result image is displayed on the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the second special symbol is completed up to four times after the game state is controlled to the normal state, the background image displayed on the image display device 5 changes from the second background image to the first background image. Will be updated. After that, as a normal state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8-32, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed seven times. When is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 2 seconds is executed three times with a symbol confirmation period of 0.5 seconds after the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds while the game state is maintained in the time saving state. To. It should be noted that the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds, the variable display period of the second special symbol for 2 seconds each of 3 times (the 8th to 10th variable display periods of the 2nd special symbol after being controlled in the time saving state) and each. The symbol confirmation period after the end of the variable display of the second special symbol for 0.5 seconds, and the 0.5 seconds after the start of the 11th variable display of the second special symbol after being controlled to the time saving state. In 19.5 seconds, the result image is displayed on the image display device 5.

In the 11th variable display after the game state is controlled to the time saving state, if the variable display result is out of order, the variable display of the second special symbol (variable display by the variable pattern PA3-3) is executed for 15 seconds. To. During the variable display, the display of the result image displayed on the image display device 5 is terminated when 0.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display, and the background image is changed from the second background image to the first. Update to the background image once. Then, after a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed, the background image is updated from the first background image to the second background image again, and the second special symbol, which is controlled to shorten the time during the variable display, is variable. The V-stock notification effect for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit (V stock (V winning) occurs) in any of the displays is started.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, in the feature unit 077IW, the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D and the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E are completed are the 7th times. 2 After the variable display of the special symbol is completed, the same effect (display of the result image in the image display device 5 and update of the background image from the second background image to the first background image) is executed. Then, the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D ends by executing the variable display of the second special symbol seven times (the game state is controlled to the normal state), whereas the big hit E After the jackpot game is completed, the V-stock notification effect is executed even after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times, and the time saving state continues.

Further, since the number of rounds of the jackpot D and the jackpot E in the feature unit 077IW is set to be the same, the player can use the type of the jackpot game executed by the V prize during the small hit game (the jackpot game state of the jackpot D). It is difficult to determine the jackpot game state of the jackpot E (see FIG. 8-6 (E)).

Therefore, in the time saving state after the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot D or the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot E is completed, is the time saving control continuously executed after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times? It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not.

FIG. 8-33 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-30. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (239SGS461). Then, based on the specified variable display result and the variable pattern, the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the effect pattern are determined (239SGS462).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 10%, and the pattern YE-1 is determined at a rate of 30%. Decided to execute the notice effect in, 40% decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-2, 15% decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-3, 5% The execution of the advance notice effect in the pattern YE-4 is determined at the ratio of.

In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of super reach (when the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is decided at a rate of 49%, and the pattern is at a rate of 30%. Decided to execute the notice effect in YE-1, decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-2 at a rate of 15%, and decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-3 at a rate of 5%. The execution of the notice effect in the pattern YE-4 is decided at a rate of 1%.

In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of normal reach (when the normal reach is out of alignment), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is decided at a rate of 80%, and the pattern YE- is performed at a rate of 15%. The execution of the notice effect in 1 is decided, the execution of the notice effect in pattern YE-2 is decided at a rate of 5%, the execution of the notice effect in pattern YE-3 is decided at a rate of 0%, and 0 The execution of the notice effect in the pattern YE-4 is decided at a rate of%.

In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (non-reach is out of reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, and the pattern is at a rate of 5%. Decided to execute the notice effect in YE-1, decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-2 at a rate of 0%, and decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-3 at a rate of 0%. , The execution of the notice effect in the pattern YE-4 is decided at a rate of 0%.

As shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), in the advance notice effect, the pattern YE-1 is an effect pattern in which the characters "chance!" Are displayed as lines on the image display device 5, and the pattern YE-2. Is an effect pattern in which the characters "hot!" Are displayed as lines on the image display device 5, and the pattern YE-3 is an effect pattern in which the characters "super hot!" Are displayed on the image display device 5 as lines. The pattern YE-4 is an effect pattern in which the image of the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the dialogue.

That is, as the advance notice effect in the feature unit 077IW, the ratio (big hit expectation degree) at which the variable display result becomes the big hit when the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 is set to be high, and the image display device 5 is set. In the case where "super hot!" Is displayed as a dialogue, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is set to be high next to the case where the character D is displayed. When "chance!" Is displayed as dialogue on the image display device 5, the ratio of the most variable display result being a big hit is set to be the lowest (the dialogue and characters displayed on the image display device 5 as a warning effect). Big hit expectation: Character D> "Super hot!"> "Hot!"> "Chance!").

That is, in the advance notice effect of the feature unit 077IW, the player can be made to recognize that the jackpot expectation is the highest by displaying the character D on the image display device 5 as in the case of executing the panel display effect. , It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Returning to FIG. 8-33, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect is determined in the process of the 239SGS462 (239SGS463). When the execution of the advance notice effect is decided (239SGS463; Y), the effect pattern of the determined advance notice effect is stored (239SGS464), and the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set to end the advance notice effect determination process (239SGS467). ..

The advance notice effect is determined based on the fact that the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer is decremented by -1 each time the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display, and the advance notice effect start waiting timer is timered out. Select the process table for the advance notice effect according to the effect pattern of the advance notice effect, and start the process timer for the advance notice effect. After that, the value of the advance notice effect process timer is decremented by -1 each time the variable display effect process is executed, and the image display device 5 changes according to the content of the process data according to the value of the advance notice effect process timer. A command may be output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the pattern.

8-35 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect processing shown in FIG. 7. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect process timer is operating (239SGS461). When the ending effect process timer is not operating (239SGS461; N), the ending effect process table is selected (239SGS462) and the ending effect process timer is started (239SGS463). Then, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1), the effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, effect component). The ending effect processing is completed by controlling the various lamps, the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect components, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) (239SGS464).

When the ending effect process timer is operating (239SGS461; Y), the value of the ending effect process timer is decremented by -1 (239SGS465), and it is determined whether or not the ending effect process timer has timed out. (239SGS466). When the ending effect process timer is timer-out (239SGS466; Y), it is further determined whether or not the timer-out ending effect process timer is the last ending effect process timer (239SGS467). When the timer-out ending effect process timer is not the last ending effect process timer (239SGS467; N), the process data is switched (239SGS468). That is, the ending effect process timer is started again by setting the ending effect process timer setting value set next in the ending effect process table to the process timer (239SGS469). In addition, the effect device (effect component) is based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, input control execution data, etc. included in the process data set next. The control state for is changed (239SGS470), and the process proceeds to 239SGS472.

When the ending effect process timer is not timer-out in 239 SGS466 (239SGS466; N), the effect device is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the circle-day group effect process timer (239SGS471), and 239SGS472 is set. move on.

In the 239SGS472, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the completed jackpot game is a jackpot A or jackpot B jackpot game (239SGS472). When the finished jackpot game is a jackpot game of any of jackpot C to jackpot E (239SGS472; N), the ending effect processing is finished, and when the finished jackpot game is a jackpot A or jackpot B jackpot game ( In 239SGS472; Y), as shown in FIGS. 8-36 (A) and 8-36 (B), a message indicating that the effect mode can be changed in the image display device 5 during the ending effect is displayed, and a message is displayed. The effect mode determination process for accepting the operations of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A and determining the effect mode from the first mode and the second mode is executed (239SGS473).

When the ending effect process timer that has been timered out in 239SGS467 is the last ending effect process timer (239SGS467; Y), it is set to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process for the effect control process flag. (239SGS474), the ending effect processing is completed.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 when the feature unit 077IW is controlled to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-37 to 8-41.

First, with reference to FIGS. 8-37, a display mode of the image display device in a time-saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8-37 (A) and 8-37 (B), when the first mode is selected as the effect mode, the first panel display effect is performed after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed. An operation promotion image is displayed on the image display device 5 to encourage the player to hit the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a normal figure hit and to have the game ball win the second start winning opening. .. At this time, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started by the game ball winning the second start winning opening, the display of the panel display screen is started on the image display device 5. At this time, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel (time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)) displayed as the first panel display effect is a character corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol being executed. It is displayed according to the display mode. Further, the 1st to 4th normal fluctuation corresponding panels (1st normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW002 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B), 2nd normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW003, 3rd normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW004, 4th normal fluctuation corresponding Panel 077IW005) is displayed in a blank mode.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (C), each time the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, the normal fluctuation corresponding panel displays a character corresponding to each reserved memory of the second special symbol from the blank mode. It is changed to the aspect. At this time, the characters (panels) displayed according to each hold memory of the second special symbol are determined by the ratio shown in FIG. 8-27 (A) regardless of the order of the hold memory generated, but the present invention. Is not limited to this, and the characters (panels) displayed according to each hold storage of the second special symbol may be different depending on the order of the generated hold storage. For example, the ratio at which the pattern PN-4 is determined as the display pattern of the panel when the fourth reserved memory of the second special symbol is targeted (character D is targeted for the fourth reserved memory of the second special symbol). The rate at which the panel is displayed) is set higher than the rate at which the pattern PN-4 is determined as the display pattern of the panel when the first to third hold storages of the second special symbol are targeted. As a result, the player may be able to pay attention to whether or not the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the fourth variable display of the second special symbol.

Then, when a plurality of game balls win a prize in the second start winning opening, the time-saving fluctuation-corresponding panel and the first to fourth normal fluctuation-corresponding panels are displayed in the character display mode on the image display device 5, FIG. As shown in D) to FIGS. 8-37 (F), the display of the panel display screen and each panel is completed, and the decorative design reaches the reach. Then, the reach production is started.

In the reach effect, for example, a battle effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight is executed. If the variable display result is out of alignment, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (G), it is notified that the variable display result is out of alignment due to the defeat of the ally character by the enemy character as a result of the battle effect. To. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (H), the variable display result is a small hit when the ally character wins the enemy character as a result of the battle effect. It is notified that it is out of order.

As shown in FIG. 8-37 (G), when the variable display result is out of alignment and the variable display ends, the variable display of the second special symbol for the reserved memory (up to 4 times) is shown. The reach effect is executed in the same manner as in 8-37 (E) to 8-37 (H).

If the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit in any of the maximum of 5 variable displays of the second special symbol, the game is controlled to be in a big hit game state of either big hit C to big hit E. (If the variable display result is a small hit, the condition is that a V prize is generated during the small hit game).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-38, 8-39, and 8-40, a display mode of the image display device in a time-saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed will be described. 8-38 and 8-39 are explanatory views showing a display mode of the image display device in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed, and FIGS. 8-40 are the time saving after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in a state and a normal state, and the execution timing of each effect. The display of T0 to T5 shown in FIGS. 8-38 and 8-39 means that the display corresponds to the timing of T0 to T5 shown in FIG. 8-40.

As shown in FIGS. 8-38 (A) and 8-38 (B), when the first mode is selected as the effect mode, the second panel display effect is performed after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed. An operation promotion image is displayed on the image display device 5 to encourage the player to hit the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a normal figure hit and to have the game ball win the second start winning opening. .. At this time, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started by the game ball winning the second start winning opening, the variable display of the second special symbol being executed in the image display device 5 and the time saving state are executed. Corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving variation corresponding to the size larger than the first panel display effect in the time saving state after the big hit game of the jackpot A (FIG. 8-39 (B)) Corresponding panel 077IW001) is displayed. In this way, in this feature unit 077IW, the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B ends (variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to three times) and the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot A ends (the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot A ends) The number of time-saving fluctuation-corresponding panels displayed is the same (that is, one) when the second special symbol is variably displayed once). With such a configuration, it is possible to make the three variable displays look like one variable display, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (C) and 8-38 (D), when the display of the character D-compatible panel is completed after the lapse of a predetermined time, the decorative symbol reaches. After the decorative symbol reaches the reach, the image display device 5 displays the variable display, the variable display based on the first hold memory of the second special symbol, and the second hold of the second special symbol as a success / failure notification effect. The operation promotion image of the push button 31B corresponding to each of the variable display based on the memory is displayed.

When the player operates the push button 31B three times while the operation promotion image of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 8-38 (D) is displayed, the variable display, the first of the second special symbols If the variable display result of either the variable display based on the hold memory of No. 2 or the variable display based on the second hold memory of the second special symbol is a small hit or a big hit, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (F). As a result of the hit / miss notification effect, it is notified that the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit in any of these three variable displays. Further, at this time, the control for operating the movable body 32 is performed. Then, after the effect of congratulating the small hit or the big hit (for example, executed in the period of T2 to T3) is executed, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 8-38 (G). To. The operation of the movable body 32 may be continued until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the timing of T3).

On the other hand, when the player operates the push button 31B three times while the operation promotion image of the push button 31B is displayed, the variable display, the variable display based on the first hold memory of the second special symbol, If any of the variable display results of the variable display based on the second reserved memory of the second special symbol is out of order, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (E), these three variable display results are obtained as a result of the success / failure notification effect. It is notified that all the variable display results of the display are out of alignment.

When it is notified that the variable display results of all three variable displays are out of order as a result of the hit / fail notification effect, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (H), as a third panel display effect, the player is notified. The image display device 5 displays an operation promotion image in which the game ball is launched toward the passing gate 41 to generate a hit with a normal figure and prompt the second start winning opening to win the game ball. This operation promotion image is displayed regardless of the second reserved storage number (that is, even if the second reserved storage is already stored up to the upper limit number).

In the third panel display effect, an operation promotion image or a background image for prompting the second start winning opening to win a game ball is used in a mode different from that in the first panel display effect. Further, these operation promotion images and background images are displayed until the third panel display effect is completed.

As shown in FIG. 8-39 (H), after the screen display is performed for a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the time saving variation corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state. The first to fourth corresponding to the corresponding panel (for example, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) and the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state. The normal fluctuation compatible panel (for example, the first normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW002, the second normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW003, the third normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW004, and the fourth normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW005) shown in FIG. 8-39 (I). Is displayed on the image display device 5.

When the third panel display effect is started, it has already been notified by the hit / fail notification effect that the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol, which is executed in the time saving state, does not become a small hit or a big hit. The corresponding panel is provided with a digestion display (eg, digestion display 077IW006 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) indicating that none of the corresponding variable displays of the second special symbol was a big hit or a small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels are blank at the time when the third panel display effect is started, regardless of the presence or absence of the second hold storage. It is displayed according to the mode.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (J) to (K), each time the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, the normal fluctuation corresponding panel responds to each hold memory of the second special symbol from the blank mode. It is changed to the character display mode. After that, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started in the normal state after the end of the time saving state, the third panel display effect is progressively ended, and the battle effect using the character drawn on the normal fluctuation correspondence panel is started. Is executed and the variable display result is notified. Even if the battle effect is started, the first to fourth normal fluctuation compatible panels are displayed until the first to fourth normal fluctuation compatible panels change from the blank mode to the character display mode, or until all the battle effects are completed. May be displayed on the image display device 5.

In the feature unit 077IW, even if the second hold memory is already stored at the time when the third panel display effect is started, the normal fluctuation corresponding panel is displayed in a blank mode, and the game ball opens the second start winning opening. Each time it passes, the blank mode is changed to the character display mode according to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. With such a configuration, the player is to entertain the third panel display effect from the beginning, that is, to entertain the player from the beginning to pass through the second start winning opening in order to change the normal fluctuation corresponding panel to the character display mode. Can be done, and the interest can be improved.

As described above, in the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-40 (B) to (D), any of the first to third times after the jackpot B is controlled to be in a time-saving state after the jackpot game is completed. Even when the variable display result of the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit, the timing at which the variable display that becomes a big hit or a small hit ends is the same (specifically, it is common to the timing of T4). In addition, the fluctuation pattern of each variable display (that is, the special figure fluctuation time) is determined. With such a configuration, even if the variable display result of any of the first to third special symbols is a big hit or a small hit in a short time state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the effect period is the same. (For example, the second panel display effect, the hit / fail notification effect, and the stop display of the jackpot symbol) can be executed, so that the effect can be executed efficiently and the variable display of up to 3 times can be changed once. It can be shown on the display and can enhance the interest. Further, according to the variable display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the small symbol is variably displayed on a part of the display screen, so that the special symbol is variably displayed. The variable display of the small symbol is always displayed when is being executed, but the variable display of the decorative symbol may not be displayed due to the effect display such as the panel display effect. When the display result is out of alignment, the variable display result of the small symbol is stopped and displayed, but the decorative symbol is not displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a maximum of three variable displays appear as one variable display.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-40, when the variable display results of all three times are out of order in the third game state, the symbol confirmation period after the end of the third variable display is set to 10 seconds (). In FIG. 8-40 (A)), even when a small hit or a big hit occurs in any of the first to third times, the symbol confirmation period after the end of the variable display which became the small hit or the big hit is set to 10 seconds. Alternatively, it may have a different symbol determination period (for example, 0.5 seconds). For example, the symbol confirmation period may be different by making the type of the symbol confirmation command to be transmitted different between the case of a miss and the case of a small hit or a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), after the big hit game of the big hit D or the big hit E is completed, the player is launched with the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a normal hit. An operation promotion image prompting the second start winning opening to win a game ball is displayed on the image display device 5. In the time-saving state, the image display device 5 displays a second background image (for example, the night background image shown in FIG. 8-41 (B)) indicating that the game state is the time-saving state.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (B) and 8-41 (C), when the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is executed seven times, the image display device extends for 19.5 seconds. The result image is displayed in 5. When the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D ends, that is, the variable display of the 7th second special symbol ends. As a result, when the gaming state is controlled from the time saving state to the normal state, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (C) and 8-41 (D), the result image and the second background image are displayed in the image display device 5. Is displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times. 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 game of jackpot D is completed is completed. The display of the result image on the image display device 5 is completed, and the second background image is updated to the first background image.

On the other hand, when the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game of the jackpot E, that is, the variable display of the 7th second special symbol. If the gaming state continues in the time-saving state even after the end of the process, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (D) and 8-41 (E), the result image and the second background image are displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed, the third variable display of the second special symbol (the eighth to tenth variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game of the jackpot E) is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (F), when the eleventh variable display of the second special symbol is started after the end of the big hit game of the big hit E, the display of the result image is finished and the second background is displayed. The image is updated to the first background image. Further, after the background image is updated to the first background image, the V stock notification effect is executed in the image display device 5, and the background image is updated to the second background image again. The V-stock notification effect executed by the feature unit 077IW is an effect having the same aspect as the V-winning notification effect described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the V-stock notification effect is V. A part of the effect mode may be different from the prize notification effect (for example, the displayed character, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the LED light emission pattern, and the like may be different).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 077IW, after the game medium (for example, the game ball) has passed through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the starting condition (for example, the second starting winning opening) is used. With a gaming machine that can execute variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols) based on the establishment of the special figure game start condition) and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, a starting area is provided, and a variable means (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) capable of changing between an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter or enter, and a game Based on the fact that the medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41), the variable control means (for example, the CPU 103) that controls the variable means in the open state executes the process during opening of the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. 8-21. A predetermined gaming state (for example, a small hit) that is controlled when the variable display result becomes a specific result (for example, a big hit) and when the variable display result becomes a predetermined result (for example, a small hit). Small when the game medium passes through a specific area (for example, the third count switch 239SG024B) in the game state) and when the advantageous state control means (for example, the variable display result becomes a big hit) which can be controlled to the advantageous state. The part controlled to the big hit game state without being controlled to the hit game state, and when the variable display result is a small hit, the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game, so that the big hit game A hold storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit) that can store information related to a variable display in which a start condition is not satisfied even though it has passed through a start area and a part controlled by a state) as hold storage. 239SG151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 239SG151B) and a special state control means (for example, a time saving state) capable of controlling the variable means to an open state more easily than the normal state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a time saving state). , The part where the CPU 103 executes the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 8-17) and, when controlled to a special state, it is possible to execute a special effect (for example, a panel display effect) over a specific number of variable displays. Special effect execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the panel display effect process, the panel display change process, the pass / fail notification effect process, etc. shown in FIG. 8-24), and the special effect is a variable display of a specific number of times. The first to notify that it is possible to control in an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of any one of them. Special effects (for example, the second panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (B), the hit / fail notification effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (D) executed after the second panel display effect, etc.) and the first special effect. When the notification that the advantageous state can be controlled is not performed by the effect, the advantageous state can be controlled by using the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means after the end of the special state as an opportunity. The second special effect includes the second special effect (for example, the third panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (I) and the battle effect executed after the third panel display effect). A specific mode different from the predetermined mode from a predetermined mode (for example, a blank mode) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the variable means during execution (for example, the reception of the second start port passage designation command). (For example, a plurality of types of specific displays that can be changed to (for example, a character display mode) (for example, the first normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW002, the second normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW003, and the third normal fluctuation compatible panel) shown in FIG. 8-39 (I). A display means (for example, an image display means 5) capable of displaying 077IW004 and a fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW005) is further provided, and the specific display is stored in the hold storage means when the second special effect is started. Regardless of the number of reserved storages, it is displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels are initially displayed on the third panel. , Displayed in blank mode). Therefore, the player can enjoy the second special production from the beginning, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, a promotion notification for urging the player to launch the game medium toward the variable means (for example, the player is launched with the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a normal figure hit. A promotion notification means capable of executing an operation promotion image prompting the second start winning opening to win a game ball) is provided, and the promotion notification means has a predetermined number of reserved storages stored by the reserved storage means. Even when the upper limit is reached, the promotion notification is executed when the second special effect is being executed (see, for example, FIGS. 8-39 (H) to (J)). Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player from the beginning with the second special effect, that is, to let the player pass through the variable means in order to change the specific display from the predetermined mode to the specific mode, and to improve the interest. Can be done.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, the display means is shown in the special display (for example, FIGS. 8-37 (B) and 8-39 (I)) corresponding to the variable display executed when the special state is controlled. The time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001) and the specific display of the number corresponding to the upper limit number of the reserved storage stored by the reserved storage means (for example, the first shown in FIGS. 8-37 (B) and 8-39 (I)). Normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW002, 2nd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW003, 3rd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW004, 4th normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW005) can be displayed and controlled to a special state over a specific number of variable displays. The special display displayed when the second special effect is executed, depending on whether the display is performed or the special state is controlled over a predetermined number of variable displays (for example, once) less than the specific number of times. The numbers are common (for example, the time reduction displayed in both the case of one time reduction shown in FIG. 8-37 (B) and the case of three time reductions shown in FIG. 8-39 (I). The number of variable response panels 077IW001 is one.) Therefore, it is possible to make it appear that the variable display of a specific number of times is performed in the same manner as the variable display of a predetermined number of times, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, when any of the variable displays of the specified number of times is controlled to the advantageous state as an opportunity, the notification that the advantageous state can be controlled by the first special effect is executed. (For example, at the timing of T2 shown in FIGS. 8-40 (B) to (C), as shown in FIG. 8-38 (F), as a result of the success / failure notification effect, any of three variable displays is performed. It is notified that the variable display result will be a small hit or a big hit). Therefore, the variable display of a specific number of times can be made to look like one variable display, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, the mode in which the specific display is displayed differs depending on the number of variable displays executed when the special state is controlled (for example, FIG. 8-37 (B)). In the case of the time reduction of 1 time shown and the case of the time reduction of 3 times shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the mode and effect of the background image and the operation promotion image when the 1st to 4th normal fluctuation corresponding panels are displayed. Sounds are different). Therefore, it is possible to increase the variation of the production and make the impression of each production different, and it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, as special displays, the display means includes a first special display corresponding to one variable display (for example, a time saving variation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)) and a plurality of times. The second special display corresponding to the variable display of (for example, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-38 (B) and the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) can be displayed. is there. Therefore, different special displays are displayed according to the number of variable displays executed in the special state, so that the interest in the special state can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 (C) and 8-38 (B), the feature unit 077IW targets the variable display of the second special symbol once after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed. In the time saving state, the panels of characters A to C can be displayed on the image display device 5 as a panel display effect, while the variable display of the second special symbol three times after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed is targeted. In the time-saving state, the image display device 5 can display the panel of the character D (the panel corresponding to the character D for the time-saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed). That is, since the panel of the character displayed as the panel display effect differs depending on the number of variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state, it is possible to improve the interest in the time saving state.

In this feature unit 077IW, the panels of characters A to D can be displayed as a panel display effect in a time-saving state for one variable display of the second special symbol after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the panel display is used in a time-saving state for one variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game of the big hit A. The panel of only characters A to C can be displayed as an effect, and the panel of character D as a panel display effect is displayed only when the variable display of the second special symbol is targeted three times after the big hit game of big hit B is completed. It may be possible.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, when the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit B, it is controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit B without being controlled to the small hit game state, and the big hit of the big hit B is controlled. In the time saving state for the variable display of the second special symbol three times after the end of the game, the image display device 5 displays the character D compatible panel according to the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B, so that it is variable. When the display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit B, it is possible to improve the interest of the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (C), in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed, the image display device 5 can display the panels of characters A to D as a panel display effect, and the panel can be displayed. When character D is displayed as a display effect, the rate at which the variable display result is a big hit is set higher than when characters A to C are displayed, so that the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit A is completed. By displaying the panel of the character D as the panel display effect in the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-36, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect mode determination process during the ending effect of the jackpot A or the jackpot B after the end of the jackpot game, so that the effect mode is set to the first effect mode by the player's operation. It becomes possible to select from a mode and a second mode. Then, when the effect mode is set to the first mode, the panel display effect is executed in the time saving state, while when the effect mode is set to the second mode, the second mode is supported in the time saving state. An effect (for example, an effect of notifying that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit by operating the push button 31B or the like) is executed. That is, in the present feature unit 077IW, since the player can select the effect to be executed in the time saving state, the interest of the effect in the first mode and the second mode can be improved.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, it is controlled to the time saving state for the variable display of the second special symbol once, and after the big hit game of the big hit B is finished, the second special three times. The time is shortened for the variable display of the symbol. Then, in the time saving state for the three variable display of the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol three times (variable display of the second special symbol being executed as the first variable display). And the variable display based on the hold memory of the second special symbol generated during the variable display), the hit / fail notification effect is executed, and the variable display result is small in any of the three variable displays of the second special symbol. Since it is possible to notify that a hit or a big hit will occur, it is possible to further improve the interest in the time-saving state for the variable display of the second special symbol three times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed. It is possible.

In the hit / miss notification effect of the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (D), the push button 31B is operated three times for the variable display of the second special symbol three times. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to the present invention. The number of times the push button 31B is operated as a notification effect may be provided only once or only twice. For example, when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol being executed, the first push button 31B is notified that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. If the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the variable display based on the hold memory of the first second special symbol (the second variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state), the second push button 31B is used. Notifies that the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit by the operation, and the variable display result in the variable display based on the hold memory of the second second special symbol (the third variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state) If is a big hit or a small hit, it is sufficient to notify that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit by the third operation of the push button 31B.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-30, 8-33, and 8-34, when the gaming state is the normal state, a notice effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display is executed. It is possible, and when the image of the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 as the advance notice effect, it is more than when the lines such as "chance!", "Hot!", And "super hot!" Are displayed. Since the variable display result becomes a big hit at a high rate, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 not only in the panel display effect but also in the notice effect. Can be improved.

It should be noted that the feature unit 077IW exemplifies a mode in which the advance notice effect can be executed during the variable display only when the game state is the normal state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display effect is not limited to this. , Even when the game state is a time saving state, it may be possible to execute during the variable display.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is executed, the game state is controlled to the normal state, but the big hit of the big hit E When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the end of the game, the V prize notification effect and the effect mode are displayed in the eleventh variable display of the second special symbol after being controlled to the time saving state. Since the same V-stock notification effect is executed, the time saving state is the time saving state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 99 times, and the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the remaining second special symbol. Since the player can recognize that the probability of a small hit or a small hit is extremely high (it is easy to be controlled by the big hit game state), the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) opens and closes for 8 seconds, while as shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the time is shortened. Since the last variable display symbol confirmation period of the state is set to 10 seconds, which is the second period, a normal symbol hit occurs during the variable display of the last second special symbol in the time saving state, and the game ball. Even if it becomes possible to win a prize in the second start winning opening, the opening and closing of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed from the time when the game state is controlled to the normal state until the first variable display of the second special symbol is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessively variable display of the second special symbol when the gaming state is controlled from the time saving state to the normal state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the symbol confirmation period of the seventh variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot D is completed, and after the jackpot game of jackpot E is completed. Since the 7th variable display symbol confirmation period of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state of is set to 10 seconds, which is the 2nd period, 7 after the end of the big hit game via the small hit game. When the variable display of the second special symbol is completed, the player recognizes whether or not the time saving state is not yet completed (whether or not the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot E is completed). It is possible to prevent it from being done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-32, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, after executing the variable display of the second special symbol seven times, the second special symbol is held and stored. The 4th variable display of the 2nd special symbol corresponding to the number is executed, and after the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is executed, the 4th variable display of the 2nd special symbol (controlled to the time saving state) In the 11th variable display of the second special symbol), the second background image displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily updated to the first background image, and the background image is updated to the first background image. Since the V-stock notification effect is executed based on the elapse of the predetermined period, it is possible to notify the player that the game state has been once controlled to the normal state and that the time saving state is still continuing. You can improve your interest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, 8-12, 8-19 (B) and 8-20, the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is performed in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed. Is executed and the game state is controlled to the normal state, the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times is executed with the special figure variation time of 2 seconds, while the time reduction after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed. After the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is executed in the state, the variable display of the 2nd special symbol is executed up to 4 times with the special symbol fluctuation time of 2 seconds, so that the special symbol fluctuation time is different. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the time saving state still continues after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, the feature unit 077IW illustrates a mode in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the variable display result is a big hit at a ratio of 1 in the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, a pachinko machine capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot probabilities in the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. The present invention may be applied to the gaming machine 1. In this case, both the advance notice effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display and the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed. When an effect with a high expectation of a big hit is executed as a notice effect, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than when an effect with a low expectation of a big hit is executed as a notice effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-42 to 8-47 as a modified example 239SG-1, the rear variable as an effect to be executed in the latter half of the variable display (for example, during the reach effect) in the variable display start process. Rear variable to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect during display The suggestion effect determination process during display and the front variable as an effect to be executed during the first half of the variable display (for example, during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach) The effect control CPU 120 executes the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process for determining whether or not the display suggestion effect is executed.

FIG. 8-42 is a flowchart showing a suggestion effect determination process during the rear variable display in the variable display start setting process. In the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-42, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the value of the hold display flag corresponding to the variable display with reference to the start winning command buffer 239SG194A (239SGS501). The hold display flag is a flag for displaying the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory on the image display device 5, and is stored in association with each entry in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. .. In this process, when the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the value of the hold display flag of the entry of "1-0" in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A is specified, and the second variable is displayed. When the display start command reception flag is set, the entry of "2-0" in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A may be specified.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect based on the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS301 (239SG502).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (A), when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "0", that is, the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display. If not, 90% of the respondents decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 10% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 0% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display Determine the execution of the suggestion effect. Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "1" or "2", that is, the hold storage display is displayed as a white square or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. If so, the non-execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect is decided at a rate of 50%, the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a rate of 50%, and the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided at a rate of 0%. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display at the rear Determines to execute the suggestion effect.

Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "3", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 30 %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 35% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 35% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect. Then, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "4", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is 0. %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 30% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 70% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect.

That is, in the feature unit 077IW of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display, it is more than the case where the hold display notice effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a high rate. Further, when the hold memory display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"), It is higher than the case where the hold memory display is displayed as a white square or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "1" or "2"). It was set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display was determined by the ratio, and the hold memory display was displayed as a white square or star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than the case.

Also, pay attention to the case where the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"). Then, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. The camera is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a higher rate than when it is displayed, and the hold memory display is blue as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than the case where it is displayed in.

From the above, in the feature unit 077IW of the present embodiment, when the hold memory display is displayed in a quadrangle or a star shape as a hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is used as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display. While it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, the hold memory display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. In that case, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Furthermore, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of the setting suggestion effect being executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect is higher than the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the game is further played. It is possible to draw people's attention.

Returning to FIG. 8-42, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined in the process of the 239SGS502 (239SGS503). If it is decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of 239SGS502, the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of 239SGS502, further. It is determined whether or not the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the processing of the 239SGS502 (239SGS504).

When it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of the 239SGS502, the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is performed. Finish (239SGS505).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the process of 239 SGS505, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a total of three effect patterns from pattern AS-1 to pattern AS-3 are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern AS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is a pattern AS-2. It is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and the pattern AS-3 has the highest ratio of the variable display result to a big hit. It is a production pattern (big hit expectation: high) that suggests that it is high.

Then, in the above-mentioned processing of 239SGS505, as shown in FIG. 8-44, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the big hit suggestion effect is pattern AS-1 at a rate of 10%. Is determined to be pattern AS-2 at a rate of 30%, and pattern AS-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the processing of the 239SGS502, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and sets a value (pachinko gaming machine 1) from the set value designation command received from the CPU 103. (Set value set in) is specified (239SGS506). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified set value, and ends the suggestion effect determination process during the rear variable display (239SGS507).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the 239SG 307, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a total of five patterns from the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-5 are provided. Of these patterns SS-1 to pattern SS-5, pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and pattern SS-2 has an even number of set values (for example, 1, 3, 5). For example, the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility of 2, 4, 6), and the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility that the set value is equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5) closer to the odd number. Suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6).

The patterns SS-1 and SS-2 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), and therefore, any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is said that the degree of expectation is low, and for pattern SS-3 and pattern SS-4, when the set value is either 5 or 6, it is determined at a high rate, so that the set value 5 and It is said that the expectation of being 6 is high.

In the present modification 239SG-1, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low settings and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high settings, but the set values 1 to 3 are set as low settings and the set values 4 to 6 are set as high settings. Alternatively, the setting values 1 and 2 may be set to a low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set to an intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set to a high setting to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

In the processing of the 239SGS507 described above, as shown in FIG. 8-45, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern at a ratio of 60% to the pattern SS-. Determined to be 1, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 at a rate of 6%, pattern at a rate of 0% Decide on SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 60%, and 6 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 9% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%, and 20 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 10% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5.

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 50%, and 10 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 20% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and 30 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 20% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%, and 15 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 30% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 5% determines the pattern SS-5.

As described above, in the present modification 239SG-1, it is suggested that the set value is one of 1 to 4 by executing the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, and the setting value is set. It is suggested that the set value is 5 or 6 by executing the value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, it is confirmed that the set value is 6.

FIG. 8-46 is a flowchart showing a suggestion effect determination process during front variable display executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process. In the front variable display suggestion effect determination process shown in FIGS. 8-46, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (239SGS511). In addition, it is determined whether or not the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (239SGS512).

If the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the presence or absence of the execution of the front variable display suggestion effect and the suggestion during the front variable display based on the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as the effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (239SGS513). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 40%, and a rate of 30%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 30%. If the variable display result is out of order, 70% of the time, 70% of the time, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is decided, and 25% of the time, the character effect is decided as the front variable display, the suggestion effect. Then, at a rate of 5%, the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

In other words, when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. The execution of the suggestion effect is determined, and if the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the character effect and the execution of the timer effect are determined at the same ratio as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, while the variable display result. If is off, the execution of the character effect is determined at a higher rate than the execution of the timer effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display, that is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect. It is set.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect and executes the front variable display suggestion effect based on the variable display result. The presence / absence and the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the variable front display are determined from the character effect and the timer effect (239SGS514). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 30%, and the rate is 0%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, 80% of the time, 80% of the time, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is decided, and 0% of the time, the character effect is decided as the front variable display, the suggestion effect. Then, at a rate of 20%, the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

That is, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect is determined, and the execution of the character effect is not determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or not. That is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order as a result. When a timer effect is executed as an effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the variable display result is a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-46, after the execution of the 239SGS513 or 239SGS514, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined (239SGS515). If it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the front part is further determined. It is determined whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the variable display (239SGS516).

If the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display is terminated. (239SGS517).

As a character effect effect pattern that can be determined in the process of 239 SGS517, a total of two effect patterns, pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2, are provided as shown in FIG. 8-47 (C). .. Among these effect patterns, pattern CS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit by displaying the character A (not shown) on the image display device 5 is the lowest. Yes, the pattern CS-2 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) suggesting that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit by displaying the character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the pattern CS-1. ).

Therefore, in the processing of the 239SGS517, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the character effect to the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 20%. And decide on pattern CS-2 at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined to be pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80%, and to pattern CS-2 at a rate of 20%.

Further, when the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the timer effect based on the effect determined to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. Is determined and stored, and the suggestion effect determination process during the variable display of the unit is terminated (239SGS518).

As a timer effect effect pattern that can be determined in the processing of the 239 SGS518, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (C), a total of two effect patterns, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern TS-1 suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit in the image display device 5 is higher than that of the character effect pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 (big hit expectation: high). ) And the effect that suggests the period until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for 25 seconds together with the image of the character X. The pattern TS-2 is the ratio at which the variable display result becomes a big hit in the image display device 5. Is higher than the pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 of the character effect (big hit expectation: high), and the period until the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is started for 25 seconds together with the image of the character Y. (See FIG. 8-48 (C)).

Therefore, in the processing of the 239SGS518, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (B), when the rear variable display suggestion effect whose execution is determined is the jackpot suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 produces a timer effect. The pattern is determined to be pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and to pattern TS-2 at a rate of 20%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern TS- at a rate of 20% when the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for which execution is determined is a setting suggestion effect. Decide on 2.

That is, when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2 rather than in the pattern TS-1 (that is, the timer). When the effect period of the effect is long and the character B is displayed on the image display device 5 rather than the character A), the rate at which the set suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set higher. Therefore, in the modified example 239SG-1 of the present embodiment, the player can pay attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5. Further, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is possible to expect the player to execute the setting suggestion effect as compared with the case where the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As described above, in the present modification 239SG-1, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (D), when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the character is used as the suggestion effect during the front variable display. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the effect is executed, and the setting suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. It is supposed to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-42 to 8-49, when the execution of the front variable display suggestion effect during the variable display is determined, the effect control CPU 120 is determined in the variable display effect process (S172). Process data corresponding to the effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the front variable display may be set, and the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data according to the process timer in the subsequent variable display effect process (S172). Further, when it is determined to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the rear variable display suggestion effect start waiting timer every time the variable display effect process is executed. Then, based on the value of the timer for waiting for the suggestion effect during the rear variable display to become 0, the process data corresponding to the determined effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set. Then, in the subsequent variable display effect processing (S172), the effect device may be controlled according to the contents of the process data according to the process timer.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, V is V after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times (during the variable display of the second special symbol of the eleventh time). Although the stock notification effect is executed and the player is notified that the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification example 239SG-2, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed, for example, the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B during the period when the result image is displayed on the image display device 5 (new). As a different effect from the V stock notification effect, a special notification is provided to notify that the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, depending on the conditions such as the fact that the start prize has been generated). The production may be feasible.

By doing so, when the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is controlled, the same result image as when the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is controlled is displayed. During the period, it is notified that the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed according to the occurrence of the start prize of the second special symbol, so that the game entertainment can be improved. Further, if the game ball does not win the variable winning ball device 6B while the result image is displayed on the image display device 5, the special notification effect is not executed. That is, since the player can select whether or not to execute the special notification effect, the range of selection of the game can be expanded, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the present modification 239SG-2, a mode in which both the V stock notification effect and the special notification effect can be executed in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit E is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, only the special notification effect of the V stock notification effect and the special notification effect may be executed.

Further, in the present modification 239SG-2, a form in which a special notification effect can be executed in response to a game ball winning a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B during a period in which the result image is displayed on the image display device 5. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special notification effect may be executed in response to a game ball winning a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B at an arbitrary timing.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, a mode in which a panel display effect is executed in a time-saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot A or jackpot B is completed has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and jackpot A or jackpot A or jackpot is not limited to this. Even when the jackpot game D or jackpot E is controlled via the small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol after the jackpot game of B is completed, the panel display effect is executed in the time saving state after the jackpot game is completed. You may. When the panel display effect is executed in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D or the big hit E is executed in this way, the panel display effect is started from the last variable display in the time saving state, and the variable display and the game state are started. The panel display effect may be executed over a maximum of three variable displays of the second special symbol after the is controlled to the normal state. In particular, as the panel display effect, from the last variable display in the time saving state, the panel in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot A is completed in the image display device 5 as in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed. A panel of character D having a size larger than the display effect (a panel corresponding to character D for a time saving state after the big hit game of big hit B) is displayed, and the variable display and the game state are controlled to the normal state before execution. By executing the pass / fail notification effect for the three variable displays of the second special symbol (holding memory of the three second special symbols), the character D compatible panel is displayed on the image display device 5 as the panel display effect. In this case, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit can be further increased.

Further, the feature unit 077IW exemplifies a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of controlling a large hit game state and a small hit game state based on a variable display of a special symbol, but the present invention is not limited thereto. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that can be controlled only in the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the special symbol.

Further, although a plurality of feature portions and modified examples are disclosed in the present specification, the gaming machine of the present invention is implemented by combining two or more feature portions and modified examples from these plurality of feature portions and modified examples. You may.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, the pachinko game machine 1 is exemplified as a game machine capable of a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game machine capable of a predetermined game is at least predetermined. If possible, it may be a slot machine or a general game machine other than the pachinko game machine 1.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

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After the game medium has passed through the start area, the variable display is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
A variable means in which the starting area is provided and the game medium can be changed into an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter or enter.
A variable control means that controls the variable means to the open state based on the game medium passing through a predetermined area, and
Advantages that can be controlled to the advantageous state when the variable display result becomes a specific result and when the game medium passes through the specific area in the predetermined game state controlled when the variable display result becomes the predetermined result. State control means and
A hold storage means capable of storing information on a variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the start area has been passed is stored as hold storage.
After the end of the advantageous state, the special state control means capable of controlling the variable means to a special state in which it is easier to control the variable means to the open state than in the normal state, and a special state control means.
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect over a specific number of variable displays when controlled to the special state is provided.
The special production is
The first special effect of notifying that the advantageous state can be controlled by using any of the variable displays of the specified number of times as an opportunity, and the first special effect.
When the notification that the advantageous state can be controlled is not performed by the first special effect, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means after the end of the special state is used as an opportunity. Including a second special effect suggesting that the advantageous state can be controlled,
A display capable of displaying a plurality of types of specific displays that can be changed from a predetermined mode to a specific mode different from the predetermined mode based on the passage of the game medium through the variable means when the second special effect is being executed. With more means
The specific display is displayed in the predetermined manner regardless of the number of reserved storages stored in the reserved storage means when the second special effect is started. ..

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