JP2021115300A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing the number of pieces of control information and executing plural specific performances.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game control means capable of executing control regarding a game; and performance control means capable of executing control regarding a performance on the basis of control information transmitted from the game control means. The performance control means includes specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance. The specific performance execution means can execute plural kinds of specific performances at least including a first specific performance, a second specific performance composed of a performance period common to that of the first specific performance, and a third specific performance that is a performance composed of a performance period common to those of the first specific performance and the second specific performance and has a lower execution frequency than the first specific performance and the second specific performance, on the basis of common specific control information transmitted from the game control means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11-6

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

In a conventional gaming machine, a variation pattern designation command (control) corresponding to each variation pattern is sent from a CPU (game control means) mounted on a main board to an effect control CPU (effect control means) mounted on an effect control board. Information) can be transmitted, and some effect control CPUs can execute a predetermined reach effect (specific effect) based on a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the CPU (for example, a patent). Reference 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-220789

However, in Patent Document 1, if a plurality of specific effects can be executed, the CPU must be able to transmit control information corresponding to the number of these specific effects, and there is a problem that the number of control information cannot be reduced. be.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of specific effects while reducing the number of control information.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means capable of executing control related to the game (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 6) and
The effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the control related to the effect based on the control information (for example, the variation pattern designation command) transmitted from the game control means executes the effect control process process shown in FIG. Part), with,
The effect control means includes a specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach).
The specific effect executing means is
The first specific effect (for example, reach effect A) and the first specific effect are based on the common specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α) transmitted from the game control means. A second specific effect (for example, reach effect B) composed of an effect period common to the effect, and an effect composed of the first specific effect and the effect period common to the second specific effect. 1 Specific effect and third specific effect that is executed less frequently than the second specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), the execution rate at the time of deviation is lower than that of reach effect A and reach effect B. A plurality of types of the specific effects including at least the reach effect C) can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 has a super reach α as shown in FIG. 11-6. Reach effect A, reach effect B, or reach effect C can be executed during variable display based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern of),
When a predetermined condition based on the fact that the first specific effect is executed and not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a fluctuation pattern out of super reach α, it is executed immediately before. If the reach effect of the super reach is the reach effect A and the reach effect A is executed four or more times in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted. Part),
When a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the second specific effect is executed and the control is not controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a fluctuation pattern out of super reach α, it is executed immediately before. If the reach effect of the super reach is the reach effect B and the reach effect B is executed twice or more in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. Part),
When the third specific effect is executed and is not controlled to the advantageous state, the third specific effect can be executed without limitation when the specific control information is subsequently received (for example, FIG. 11). As shown in -13 and FIG. 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α, the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect. In the case of C, the portion where the reach effect C is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the reach effect C is continuously executed or the number of times the reach effect C is executed and the variable display result is out of order).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to execute a plurality of specific effects while reducing the number of control information transmitted from the game control means. Further, since it is possible to limit the repeated execution of the same first specific effect and the second specific effect after the first specific effect and the second specific effect that are not controlled in an advantageous state are executed, the same specific effect is repeatedly executed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to this, and by not limiting the repeated execution of the third specific effect that is infrequently executed, it is rare that these infrequently executed third specific effects are repeatedly executed. It is also possible to prevent the state from being overly restricted.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective 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 gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the jackpot and the numerical range of the time saving loss in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. 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 block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a variable display result and a variation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach effect execution history buffer for detachment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach production determination ratio at the time of a detachment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach production decision ratio at the time of a big hit. It is explanatory drawing of the reach effect which can be executed by the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α, and the explanatory diagram which shows the expectation degree of each reach effect jackpot. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the chance-up effect execution decision process, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the decision ratio of execution and non-execution of the chance-up effect, and (C) is the effect of each chance-up effect. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern. It is a timing chart of the reach production of each super reach. (A) is an explanatory diagram of image data stored in the ROM, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of image data used in the reach effect of each super reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output mode of music and a lamp in the latter half of a reach production. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the sound output in the latter half of the reach effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the output period of each sound. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the first half part of the reach effect of the reach effect A. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect B. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect C. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect D. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect E. It is a figure which shows the effect mode when the common image data α-1 is used in the 1st period. It is a figure which shows the effect mode when the common image data α-2 is used in the 1st period. It is a figure which shows the effect mode when the common image data β-1 is used in the 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the effect mode when the common image data β-2 is used in the 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the effect mode when the common image data γ-1 is used in the 3rd period. It is a figure which shows the effect mode when the common image data γ-2 is used in the 3rd period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach effect determination ratio in the execution restriction of the reach effect A in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows whether or not the reach effect execution history buffer for detachment is cleared in the modification. It is a timing chart of the reach effect of each super reach in the modified example. It is a figure which shows the effect mode at the time of transitioning from the 1st period to the 2nd period in the modified example. It is a figure which shows the effect mode at the time of transitioning from the 1st period to the 2nd period in the modified example. It is a figure which shows the effect mode at the time of transition from the 2nd period to the 3rd period in the modified example.

(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 forming 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.

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 symbol 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 device), 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 effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols are displayed. Is variable display. 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. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

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. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always maintained in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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. 3). 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 a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip type accessory.

A predetermined ball receiving member always keeps a constant open state at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three places on the lower left of the game area and one place on the upper side of the variable winning ball device 6B). A general winning opening 10 is provided. 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.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), 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) 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 lower left 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 right 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 below 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 gaming machine frame 3. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (upper position of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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. In addition to the upper plate, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (ball hitting plate) on 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming 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. 3).

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. 3).

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.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a ball output rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning a prize to the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(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 jackpot game state described later (a start winning is generated, but is based on the starting winning). If the special figure game 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 special symbol different from the above (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". The "missing" in the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a "missing time saving" that is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time saving state) without going through the jackpot game.

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.

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

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and open 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.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls are obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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 fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

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

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

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

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, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

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

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

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

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

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "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 referred to as "") 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 pre-reading notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading 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, 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 demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Furthermore, the power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which a conductor pattern is formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electric components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating (turning on) the power supply switch 91, power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be transferred to the power supply board 17. Can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

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 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 a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 reset signal, power cutoff signal, and clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting the control circuit of the game control microcomputer 100 or the like into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of the power supply monitoring circuit, the watchdog timer built-in IC, and the system reset IC. All you need is. The power off signal is turned off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and is turned on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is below the predetermined value continues for the power interruption reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17.

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.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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 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, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. 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. 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. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the symbol can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process of step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the out-of-game symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stop state different from the out-of-game symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the setting change state, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the amusement park or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process in step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). 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 S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). 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. 5 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 probability change state, etc.) 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 jackpot game state, control the game state, and the like.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold memories, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. 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 step 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, based on the random value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" and the jackpot type when it is set as "big hit" are displayed as the display result. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a missed 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 variation pattern setting process, a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit", etc. It 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". When the display result is "out of place", 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 times cut 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of a big hit and the payout rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability and the ball output rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. .. If the jackpot winning probability changes according to the set value, the ball output rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of the figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken and compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 65317 to 65535 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, out of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. The case where the variable special figure has a set value of 2 to 6 in the first special figure and the gaming state is a normal state or a time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (A).

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken and compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 65317 to 65425 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, out of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. The case where the variable special figure has a set value of 2 to 6 in the second special figure and the gaming state is a normal state or a time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

Here, paying attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "big hit" and "out of time saving" in each display result judgment table, as shown in FIG. 8, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the display result determination table for the first special figure in the above, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 are common. While only the numerical values in the numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. The numbers in the range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65535 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020-1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the time is shortened. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) set in the previous term. Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction overlaps with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each set value.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range of the hit determination values from 1020 to 1346 is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the common numerical range (of the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1) When only the numerical values in 1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, it is within the range of the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. The numbers are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65425 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the time is shortened. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for the loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) of the set value 6. Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value overlaps with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical value of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the range. The features of the other display result determination table for the second special figure are the same as those of the display result determination table for the first special figure.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, 65317 to 65317 to the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the time saving state, regardless of the set value. When the range of 65535 is set to the common numerical range of the time saving and the time saving is out, and the variable special figure is the second special symbol, the set value is set depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set to the common numerical range that is out of time. In other words, when the game state is the normal state and the time saving state, the ratio at which the variable display result is out of time reduction is the same ratio for all the set values, so that the gambling property depends on the set value. Can be prevented from becoming excessively high. Furthermore, with regard to the time-saving loss, which is assigned a common number of judgment values for each setting value, since it is set in a continuous numerical range from the time-saving loss reference value of 65317 in any setting value, it can be displayed in a variable manner. It is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 regarding the determination that the result is out of time reduction.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the set values that can be set are 6 from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. .. Further, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

The jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(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. 9 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. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S175 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 has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command that specifies to start the jackpot game state is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the jackpot game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the effect process flag. The value of 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 jackpot effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern 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 process flag is set to a 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 "" and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation was a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming 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 percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of Feature 248SG in Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the feature portion 248SG in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The gaming machine of Form 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means capable of executing control related to the game (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 6) and
The effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the control related to the effect based on the control information (for example, the variation pattern designation command) transmitted from the game control means executes the effect control process process shown in FIG. Part), with,
The effect control means includes a specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach).
The specific effect executing means is
The first specific effect (for example, reach effect A) and the first specific effect are based on the common specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α) transmitted from the game control means. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of the specific effects including at least a second specific effect (for example, reach effect B) configured with the effect and a common effect period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-6). As shown in FIG. 11-6, the control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α, and the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C during the variable display. The part where either can be done),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to execute a plurality of specific effects while reducing the number of control information transmitted from the game control means.

The gaming machine of the second embodiment is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
The specific effect executing means is
Based on the common specific control information (for example, the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α) transmitted from the game control means, in the production period common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect. A third specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), which is composed of the first specific effect and the third specific effect, which is executed less frequently than the first specific effect and the second specific effect, is a reach effect A or a reach effect. It is possible to execute the reach effect C), which has a lower execution rate when it is out of B than B.
When a predetermined condition based on the fact that the first specific effect is executed and not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a fluctuation pattern out of super reach α, it is executed immediately before. If the reach effect of the super reach is the reach effect A and the reach effect A is executed four or more times in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted. Part),
When a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the second specific effect is executed and the control is not controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a fluctuation pattern out of super reach α, it is executed immediately before. If the reach effect of the super reach is the reach effect B and the reach effect B is executed twice or more in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. Part),
When the third specific effect is executed and is not controlled to the advantageous state, the third specific effect can be executed without limitation when the specific control information is subsequently received (for example, FIG. 11). As shown in -13 and FIG. 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α, the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect. In the case of C, the portion where the reach effect C is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the reach effect C is continuously executed or the number of times the reach effect C is executed and the variable display result is out of order).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to limit the repeated execution of the same first specific effect or second specific effect after the first specific effect or the second specific effect that is not controlled in an advantageous state is executed, so that the same specific effect can be restricted. It is possible to prevent the game from being repeatedly executed, and by not limiting the repeated execution of the third specific effect, which is infrequently executed, the third specific effect, which is infrequently executed, is repeated. It is also possible to prevent the rare state performed from being excessively restricted.

The gaming machine of the third embodiment is the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
The specific effect executing means is
When a predetermined condition based on the fact that the first specific effect is executed and not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, if the first specific effect is not controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted, while the advantageous state is restricted. When the state is controlled, the execution of the first specific effect is not restricted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), the effect control CPU 120 has a fluctuation pattern of the super reach α out of line. When the variation pattern specification command indicating the above is received, the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect A, and the reach effect A is executed four or more times in succession, and all the variable display results are out of order. If this is the case, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, but as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-16 (A), the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command for the super reach α jackpot. When this is done, the reach effect A is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the reach effect A is continuously executed or the number of times the reach effect A is executed and the variable display result is lost).
When a predetermined condition based on the fact that the second specific effect is executed and not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, if the second specific effect is not controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted, while the advantageous state is restricted. When the state is controlled, the execution of the second specific effect is not restricted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), the effect control CPU 120 determines the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α out of line. When the indicated variation pattern specification command is received, the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect B, and the reach effect B is executed twice or more in succession, and all the variable display results are out of order. If so, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted, but as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-16 (A), the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command for the super reach α jackpot. When, the reach effect B is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the reach effect B is continuously executed or the number of times the reach effect B is executed and the variable display result is out of order).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the impression of the player when the first specific effect and the second specific effect are repeatedly executed.

The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
The specific effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state when the specific control information is subsequently received when the third specific effect is executed and is not controlled to the advantageous state, and when the specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state. In any case where the state is not controlled, the execution of the third specific effect is not restricted (for example, FIGS. 11-13, 11-15 (A), 11-16 (A), 11-17 (A). ), The reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect C, and when the reach effect C is executed and the variable display result is out of order, the effect control CPU 120 is next super. Reach α The part that executes the reach effect C at a constant rate both when the fluctuation pattern specification command indicating the jackpot fluctuation pattern is received and when the fluctuation pattern specification command indicating the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach α is received. ),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the execution of the third specific effect that is not controlled in an advantageous state is secured without being restricted, the effect of the specific effect due to the restriction of the execution of the third specific effect is reduced. It can be prevented from being stored.

The gaming machine of the fifth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
The specific effect executing means is
When the predetermined condition based on the fact that the first specific effect is executed and not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, the first specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state when the restriction is not performed. The first specific effect can be executed at a special rate higher than the rate at which the specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (A) as a modified example 248SG-1, the reach effect of the reach effect A is achieved. When the effect control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern specification command indicating a variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot when the execution of the effect control A is restricted, the reach effect is performed at a higher rate than during the non-restricted execution of the reach effect A. The part that determines the execution of A),
When the predetermined condition based on the fact that the second specific effect is executed and not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, when the second specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state, the second is when the restriction is not performed. The second specific effect can be executed at a special rate higher than the rate at which the specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (B) as a modified example 248SG-1, the reach effect of the reach effect B is achieved. When the effect control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern specification command indicating a variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot when the execution of the effect is restricted, the reach effect is higher than during the non-restricted execution of the reach effect B. The part that determines the execution of B),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the impression of the player when the first specific effect and the second specific effect are repeatedly executed can be remarkably improved.

The gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the third to fifth aspects.
When the second specific effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), reach When the effect B is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (the part where the big hit expectation is set higher) than when the reach effect A is executed),
The specific effect executing means is
The limitation on the first specific effect is that the number of times the first specific effect is continuously executed as the specific effect that is not controlled in the advantageous state is a predetermined number of times, as a predetermined condition for the first specific effect is satisfied. (For example, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), the execution of the reach effect A is restricted according to the fact that the reach effect A is executed four times in succession as the reach effect of the super reach. ),
The second is that the predetermined number of times that the second specific effect is continuously executed as the specific effect that is not controlled to the advantageous state is a specific number of times different from the predetermined number of times, as the establishment of the predetermined condition regarding the second specific effect. Execute the restriction on the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), the reach effect B is executed according to the fact that the reach effect B is executed twice in succession as the reach effect of the super reach. Is restricted),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to perform suitable restrictions according to the type of specific effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different.

The gaming machine of the seventh embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the second and sixth embodiments.
Specific effect history information that can store specific effect history information (for example, the reach effect executed in the variable display of the super reach where the variable display result is out of alignment) including at least information about the specific effect that is not controlled in the advantageous state. A storage means (for example, a reach effect execution history buffer for disconnection shown in FIG. 11-14 (A)) is provided.
The specific effect execution means can execute the limitation based on the specific effect history information stored in the specific effect history information storage means (for example, as shown in step 248SGS286 of FIG. 11-13, effect control. The CPU 120 refers to the reach effect execution history buffer for disconnection, and can limit the execution of the reach effect A and the reach effect B based on the reach effect executed immediately before and the number of consecutive executions of the reach effect).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the restriction according to a predetermined condition can be preferably performed.

The gaming machine of the eighth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment.
When the restriction is applied, the specific effect history information storage means initializes the specific effect history information when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed and controlled to the advantageous state. On the other hand, when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state without being executed, the specific effect history information is not initialized (for example, FIG. 11 as a modification 248SG-2). As shown in −35, when the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, if the reach effect A is executed and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the reach effect execution history buffer for loss is cleared, and the reach effect B, If any of reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E is executed and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the part that does not clear the reach effect execution history buffer for loss and the execution of reach effect B are restricted. When the reach effect B is executed and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the reach effect execution history buffer for loss is cleared, and one of the reach effect A, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E is executed. If the variable display result is a big hit, the part that does not clear the reach effect execution history buffer for loss),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the restriction is continued until the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed and the advantageous state is obtained, the player's impression of the first specific effect or the second specific effect can be improved. Can be done.

The gaming machine of the ninth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth embodiments.
The specific effect executing means is
Based on the common specific control information (for example, the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α) transmitted from the game control means, in the production period common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect. As shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), which is a configured effect, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Reach production C), which has a higher expectation of big hits than reach production A and reach production B, can be executed.
It is possible to display a special display (for example, a title image including the title name of the reach effect) corresponding to the type of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect.
When the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed, the special display can be displayed at the first timing in the common effect period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the reach effect. A and reach production B start displaying the title image including the title name of the reach production from the same timing),
When the third specific effect is executed, the special display can be displayed at a second timing after the first timing in the common effect period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19). In the reach production C, the display of the title image including the title name of the reach production is started from a timing after the reach production A and the reach production B),
When executing the third specific effect, it is possible to execute a special effect related to the effect content after the end of the special display in a specific period before the second timing (for example, FIG. 11-19). As shown in, in the reach effect C, the recollection effect is executed from the timing before the display of the title image is started),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the third specific effect, the timing at which the special display is displayed is different from the first specific effect and the second specific effect, and the special effect is displayed before the special display is displayed. Is executed, it is easy to recognize that it is the third specific effect that is controlled to the advantageous state at a high rate, and the expectation that the special effect is controlled to be controlled to the advantageous state is also raised. be able to.

The gaming machine of the tenth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment.
The period during which the special display is displayed in the third specific effect is longer than the period during which the special display is displayed in the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, shown in FIG. 11-19). As described above, the period in which the title image including the title name of the reach effect is displayed in the reach effect A and the reach effect B is L4, but the period in which the title image including the title name of the reach effect is displayed in the reach effect C is The part that is L5 longer than L4),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the period in which the special display is displayed in the third specific effect is a long period different from the period in which the special display is displayed in the first specific effect and the second specific effect, so that it is in an advantageous state. It is possible to more easily recognize that the third specific effect is controlled at a high rate, and it is possible to increase the expectation that the special display will be controlled in an advantageous state due to the long period of the special display.

The gaming machine of the eleventh embodiment is the gaming machine according to the ninth or tenth aspect.
The occupancy rate of the special display displayed in the third specific effect in the display area is larger than the occupancy rate of the special display displayed in the first specific effect and the second specific effect in the display area ( For example, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (B), as the reach effect of the super reach, the reach effect E has the highest expectation of a big hit, followed by the reach effect D, the reach effect C, the reach effect B, and the reach effect A. As shown in FIGS. 11-23 to 11-27, the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during each reach effect is that of the reach effect E. The display area of the title image 248SG005e displayed during execution is the largest, followed by the title image 248SG005d displayed during the execution of the reach effect D, the title image 248SG005c displayed during the execution of the reach effect C, and the execution of the reach effect B. The display area becomes smaller in the order of the title image 248SG005b displayed inside and the title image 248SG005a displayed during the execution of the reach effect A),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is easy to recognize that it is the third specific effect because the occupancy rate of the special display is different, and it is expected that the occupancy rate of the special display will be controlled to an advantageous state. Can also be increased.

The gaming machine of the 12th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 9th to 11th forms.
The specific effect executing means is
While the specific effect is being executed, it is possible to display an explanatory display related to the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19, in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect, the ally displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The part that displays the dialogue between the character and the enemy character as subtitles),
In the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the explanatory display can be started by the time when a predetermined period elapses after the special display is displayed (for example, FIG. 11- as a modification 248SG-3). As shown in 36, in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, after the title image including the title of the reach effect is displayed, the part where the dialogue between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed as subtitles from the start timing of the latter half of the reach effect. ),
In the third specific effect, the start of the explanatory display is restricted until a predetermined period elapses after the special display is displayed (for example, as a modification 248SG-3, as shown in FIG. 11-36, reach is reached. In production C, after the title image including the title of the reach production is displayed, the dialogue between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed as subtitles after the subtitle non-display period of length L6 has passed from the start of the latter half of the reach production). ,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a special feeling is suitably given to the third specific effect by preventing the attention to the special display of the third specific effect, which has a high ratio of being in an advantageous state, from being reduced by the start of the explanatory display. be able to.

The gaming machine according to the thirteenth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the ninth to the twelfth forms.
The effect control means includes a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a first chance up effect or a second chance up effect) suggesting that the effect is controlled to the advantageous state.
The suggestion effect execution means does not execute the suggestion effect during the specific period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19, the first chance up effect and the second chance up effect are different from the execution period of the recollection effect. The part that is executed in the period),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the game interest by attracting the player to whether or not the suggestion effect is executed, and to prevent the attention to the special effect executed in a specific period from being reduced. be able to.

The gaming machine of the 14th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 13th forms.
The effect control means is a common effect execution means capable of executing a common effect commonly performed in the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 11-18 (A)). In the chance-up effect execution decision process shown, the part in which the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 is executed to execute the chance-up effect after the execution of the chance-up effect is determined) is included.
The common effect executing means includes at least a first common effect (for example, a first chance-up effect) and a second common effect (for example, a second chance-up effect) different from the first common effect. Common production is possible,
The case where the first common effect is not executed and the second common effect is executed is more advantageous than the case where the first common effect is executed and the second common effect is not executed. The rate of control is high (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-18 (B) and 11-18 (C), when only the second chance-up effect is executed, only the first chance-up effect is executed. The part where the variable display result is a big hit than in the case of
The common effect execution means is
The first common effect can be executed at a common timing in each effect period of the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19, reach effect A and reach effect B). And, the part where the first chance up production can be executed from the common timing),
The second common effect can be executed at different timings in each effect period of the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19, the reach effect A and the reach effect B So, the part where the second chance up production can be executed from different timings),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by sharing the production between the first specific production and the second specific production, it is possible to increase the variation of the production while suppressing the production cost of the production, and the first common production is the first. By executing the 1 specific effect and the 2 specific effect at the same timing, the player who has the impression that the common effect is executed at the common timing is controlled to an advantageous state by being executed. It is possible to give unexpectedness by executing the second common effect, which has a high ratio, at different timings, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the 15th embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 14th embodiment.
The common effect executing means can execute an effect capable of changing the visibility of the specific effect image displayed in the specific effect in the common effect.
The visibility of the specific effect image is lower when the second common effect is executed than when the first common effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-23 to 11-27). In addition, since the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) only emits light at the retracted position, which is the upper position of the image display device 5, the first chance-up effect is displayed on the image display device 5 by executing the first chance-up effect. Although the visibility of the effected image does not change, in the second chance-up effect, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position to the effect position which is the front position of the image display device 5, so that the image is created by executing the second chance-up effect. The part where the visibility of the effect image displayed on the display device 5 is reduced)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the second common effect is executed, the visibility of the specific effect image is lower, so that the second common effect is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state by being executed. Since the attention can be raised, the player's expectation for being controlled in an advantageous state can be suitably improved.

The gaming machine of the 16th embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 15th embodiment.
The specific effect includes images of a plurality of characters including a first character (for example, a ally character) that is advantageous to the player and a second character (for example, an enemy character) that is disadvantageous to the player, and the behavior display of each character. It is an effect to be displayed (for example, in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect, the ally character and the enemy character displayed on the image display device 5 perform an operation of emitting a line, and the display area of the image display device 5 is performed. At a predetermined position (for example, the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5), the line of the displayed ally character or enemy character is displayed as a subtitle).
The common effect executing means can execute the second common effect in a manner that does not interfere with the visual recognition of the behavior display of the first character (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19, in any reach effect. , The part where the second chance-up effect can be executed in the first half of the reach effect so as not to overlap with the action of issuing the lines of the ally character and the enemy character in the second half of the reach effect),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of both the specific production and the second shared production from being lowered.

The gaming machine of the 17th form is the gaming machine according to the 15th or 16th form.
The specific effect is an effect in which images of a plurality of characters including a first character advantageous to the player (for example, a ally character) and a second character disadvantageous to the player (for example, an enemy character) are displayed.
The common effect executing means can start the first common effect when the image of the first character and the image of the second character are not yet displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19). In any of the reach effects, the display of the ally character and the enemy character is executed from the latter half of the reach effect, but the first chance-up effect can be executed in the first half of the reach effect),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the image of the first character or the image of the second character is already displayed, the first common effect is executed, so that both the specific effect and the first shared effect can be enjoyed. It can be prevented from being lowered.

The gaming machine of the 18th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 17th forms.
The effect period between the first specific effect and the second specific effect is a first effect period (for example, FIG. 11) in which an effect image based on image data common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect is displayed. The first period (shown in -19) and the second effect period in which the effect image based on the image data different between the first specific effect and the second specific effect is displayed, which is a continuous effect period with the first effect period. (For example, the second period shown in FIG. 11-19) and at least.
In a predetermined period from the start of the second effect period, a specific effect image that is at least partially in common with the effect image displayed at the end of the first effect period is displayed (for example, variant example 248SG). As shown in FIG. 11-37 as -4, the image display device 5 starts displaying the common effect image 248SG005M from the first period of the latter half of the reach effect, and displays the common effect image 248SG005M until the second period. Part to continue),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the production cost of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is produced by displaying the effect image based on the common image data in the first effect period. By continuously displaying the specific effect image in a predetermined period after the start of the second effect period, different effect images are displayed between the first specific effect and the second specific effect. 2 It is possible to reduce the discomfort felt by the player during the production period.

The gaming machine of the 19th embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 18th aspect.
A light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b, a movable body lamp 9d) is provided.
The effect control means includes a light emission control means (for example, a lamp control board 14) capable of controlling the light emission of the light emission means.
The light emission control means can execute light emission control for causing the light emission means to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern from a predetermined timing during the first effect period to a specific timing during the second effect period (for example, FIG. 11-). As shown in 21, the portion where the main lamp 9a blinks with the brightness C3 and the blinking cycle T1 from the start timing to the end timing of the first period).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the light emitting means emits light in a predetermined light emitting pattern, which makes it difficult for the player to recognize the transition from the first effect period to the second effect period, which is different from the first effect period. It is possible to further reduce the discomfort felt by the player during the second production period in which the production image is displayed.

The gaming machine of the 20th form is the gaming machine according to the 18th or 19th form.
A sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) capable of outputting sound is provided.
The effect control means includes sound control means (for example, voice control board 13, volume adjusting unit 248SG034) capable of controlling the sound output from the sound output means.
The sound control means can execute volume control for gradually lowering the volume of the sound output from the sound output means toward the end timing of the first effect period in the first effect period (for example, FIG. 11-). As shown in 21, the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the first period is gradually reduced to V3, V2, and V1).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the volume of the sound output from the sound output means gradually decreases toward the end timing of the first production period. Therefore, when the first production period is shifted to the second specific period without the volume decreasing. Compared with the above, the discomfort felt by the player at the time of the transition can be further reduced.

The gaming machine of the 21st embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 18th aspect.
Light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, movable body lamp 9d) and
A sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) capable of outputting sound is provided.
The effect control means includes a light emission control means (for example, a lamp control board 14) capable of controlling the light emission of the light emission means and a sound control means (for example, a voice control board 13) capable of controlling the sound output from the sound output means. , Volume control unit 248SG034), and
The sound control means can execute volume control for gradually lowering the volume of the sound output from the sound output means toward the end timing of the first effect period in the first effect period, and also can execute the first effect. It is possible to execute silence control in which no sound is output from the sound output means when shifting from the period to the second effect period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21, the speaker 8L in the first period. , The volume of music A output from 8R is gradually reduced to V3, V2, V1, and the period from immediately before the end of the first period to immediately after the start of the second period is the silent period),
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (for example, a main lamp 9a) and a second light emitting means (frame lamp 9b) different from the first light emitting means.
The light emission control means
It is possible to execute a predetermined light emission control in which the first light emitting means emits light in a predetermined light emitting pattern from a predetermined timing during the first effect period to a specific timing during the second effect period (for example, shown in FIG. 11-21). As described above, the portion where the main lamp 9a blinks with the brightness C3 and the blinking cycle T1 from the start timing to the end timing of the first period).
Specific light emission control for causing the second light emitting means to emit light in a specific light emitting pattern in which the amount of light is gradually reduced toward the end timing of the first effect period in response to a decrease in the volume of the sound output from the sound output means. In addition to being feasible, it is possible to execute a non-emission control that puts the second light emitting means into a non-light emitting state in which the second light emitting means does not emit light when shifting from the first effect period to the second effect period (for example, FIG. 11-21). As shown in, the brightness of the frame lamp 9b is gradually lowered to C3, C2, and C1 in the first period, and the frame lamp 9b is in the silent period from immediately before the end of the first period to immediately after the start of the second period. The part where the brightness of is 0 (turns off)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the transition from the first effect period to the second effect period by emitting light in a predetermined light emission pattern of the first light emitting means, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the transition from the first effect period to the second effect period. By setting a silent state in which no sound is output from the sound output means and a non-light emitting state in which the second light emitting means does not emit light when shifting to the production period, the player can perform the transition from the first production period to the second production period. The feeling of discomfort can be further reduced.

The gaming machine of the 22nd form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 21st forms.
The effect control means is control information transmitted from the game control means as the specific effect, and is a special control information different from the specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach β). ), It is possible to execute a special specific effect (for example, reach effect D) having a different effect period from the first specific effect and the second specific effect.
The first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special specific effect have a second effect period continuous with the first effect period (for example, the first period shown in FIGS. 11-19) and the first effect period. The production period (for example, the second period shown in FIG. 11-19) and the third production period continuous with the second production period (for example, the third period shown in FIG. 11-19) are included.
In the first effect period and the third effect period, an effect image with different image data is displayed between the first specific effect and the second specific effect, and in the second effect period, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are displayed. An effect image based on image data common to the specific effect is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect A, the first period is a common image. The effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the data α-1, the common image data β-1 in the second period, and the common image data γ-1 in the third period, and in the reach effect B, the first period is The part where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data α-2, the common image data β-1 in the second period, and the common image data γ-2 in the third period),
In the first effect period and the third effect period, an effect image based on image data common to the first specific effect and the special specific effect is displayed, and in the second effect period, the first specific effect and the special specific effect are displayed. An effect image with image data different from that of the effect is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect A, the common image data is used in the first period. The effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-1 in the α-1, the second period, and the common image data γ-1 in the third period, and in the reach effect D, the first period is common. Image data α-1, the part where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-2 in the second period and the common image data γ-1 in the third period),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, an effect image based on image data common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect is displayed in the second effect period, and the first specific effect and the special effect are displayed in the first effect period and the third effect period. By displaying the effect image based on the image data common to the specific effect, it is possible to reduce the production cost of the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special specific effect. Further, since the period in which the common image data is used is different between the first specific effect and the second specific effect, and the first specific effect and the special specific effect, the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special specific effect have different periods. Since it is possible to give a different impression to each specific effect while using common image data, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the form 23 is the gaming machine according to the embodiment 22.
The specific effect executing means can execute the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and a special specific effect (for example, reach effect E) different from the special specific effect based on the reception of the special control information. can be,
The special specific effect has the first effect period, the second effect period, and the third effect period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect E). The part consisting of the first period, the second period, and the third period),
In the first effect period and the third effect period, an effect image based on image data common to the second specific effect and the special specific effect is displayed, and in the second effect period, the second specific effect and the special specific effect are displayed. An effect image with image data different from that of the effect is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect B, the common image data α is used in the first period. -2, the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-1 in the second period and the common image data γ-2 in the third period, and in the reach effect E, the common image is displayed in the first period. Data α-2, the part where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-2 in the second period and the common image data γ-2 in the third period),
In the first effect period and the third effect period, an effect image with different image data is displayed between the special specific effect and the special specific effect, and in the second effect period, the special specific effect and the special specific effect are displayed. An effect image based on the common image data is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect D, the common image data α- during the first period. The effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-2 in the first and second periods and the common image data γ-1 in the third period. In the reach effect E, the common image data is displayed in the first period. α-2, the part where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-2 in the second period and the common image data γ-2 in the third period),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, common image data is used for the first effect period and the third effect period in the second specific effect and the special specific effect, and the second specific period in the special specific effect and the special specific effect. Therefore, the production cost of the second specific effect, the special specific effect, and the special specific effect can be reduced. Further, since the period in which the common image data is used is different between the second specific effect and the special specific effect, and the special specific effect and the special specific effect, a common image is used in these second specific effect, the special specific effect, and the special specific effect. Since it is possible to give a different impression to each specific effect while using the data, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the 24th form is the gaming machine according to the 22nd or 23rd form.
A sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) capable of outputting sound is provided.
The sound output means
It is possible to output a specific sound common to the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A), in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect. , The part where music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R),
In the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special specific effect, it is possible to output a predetermined sound different from the other specific effects (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A), each reach effect. In the latter half of the reach production, different sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R),
The ratio of the output period of the predetermined sound in the effect period of the specific effect is lower than the ratio of the output period of the specific sound in the effect period of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (B)). In addition, in the latter half of the reach production of each reach production, the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for the entire period excluding the silent period, while each sound effect is displayed on the image display device 5 and the ally character and the like. Since the speakers 8L and 8R intermittently output multiple times according to the movement of the enemy character, the ratio of the output period of each sound effect in the latter half of the reach production of each reach production is larger than the ratio of the output period of music A. Small part),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by outputting a common specific sound in the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special specific effect, it is possible to give a sense of unity to each specific effect and improve the game entertainment, and the first specific effect. By outputting different predetermined sounds in the second specific effect and the special specific effect, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming monotonous and thereby preventing the game from being enjoyed.

The gaming machine of the 25th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 22nd and 24th forms.
The specific effect executing means is used in a plurality of the specific effects.
A high-visibility specific effect image having higher visibility than the specific effect image displayed at the end of the first effect period can be displayed at the start of the second effect period (for example, FIG. 11). As shown in −38, in all of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E, the image display device 5 cuts in when the first period is changed to the second period. Image 248SG005I is displayed with priority given to other production images),
The high-visibility specific effect image having higher visibility than the specific effect image displayed at the end of the second effect period is not displayed at the start of the third effect period (for example, FIGS. 11-39). As shown in the above, in any of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E, the cut-in image 248SG005I is displayed on the image display device 5 when the second period is changed to the third period. The part that does not display),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by displaying the high-visibility specific effect image in the image display means, the player is made to pay attention to the high-visibility specific effect image, and the player feels when shifting from the first effect period to the second effect period. It is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player, and when shifting from the second effect period to the third effect period, the high-visibility specific effect image is displayed by not displaying the high-visibility specific effect image in the image display means. It is possible to prevent the reduction of the game interest due to the hindrance of the display of the specific production image in the third production period.

The gaming machine of the 26th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 22nd to 25th forms.
When the special specific effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), the reach effect. D is the part where the big hit expectation is set higher than the reach production A),
The specific effect executing means is a mode common to the first specific effect and the special specific effect when the first specific effect and the special specific effect shift from the first effect period to the second effect period. In the predetermined production (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-38, in any of the reach production A, the reach production B, the reach production C, the reach production D, and the reach production E, the second half of the reach production is from the first period to the second. A predetermined effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing the cut-in image 248SG005I in the image display device 5 when the period shifts to the period. include,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by executing the predetermined effect in a common manner regardless of the ratio controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the start of the second specific period, thus improving the game interest. can.

FIG. 11-1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 248SG. As shown in FIG. 11-1, the drive motor 248SG033 is built in the movable body 32 in the feature unit 248SG. The movable body 32 has a retracted position (upper position of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1) and an effect position (front position of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1) by driving a link mechanism (not shown) and the drive motor 248SG033. It is possible to move to and from 11-23 (D)).

Further, the voice control board 13 is equipped with a volume adjusting unit 248SG034 capable of adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, a main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. .. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2, and a movable body lamp 9d is provided on the movable body 32. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d constitute the game effect lamp 9.

FIG. 11-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 248SG. 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. 11-2 (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. 11-2 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display 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 start of variable display 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 each of 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 (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect 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 designation 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 specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing" or "big 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 designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (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 "probability variable 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 "probability variable 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 and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C". The command 8C04H is the fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R 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 a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

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 jackpot game. 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 game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot game.

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 specification 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 specification command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the large winning opening and the notification command after opening the large winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal open big hit state and the high-speed open big hit state, which will be described later, is supported. Different EXT data are set.

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 C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. 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 commands shown in FIG. 11-2 (A) are examples, and some of these commands may not be provided, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You may add a command different from the command in. For example, a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball at each winning opening, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability change control or the time reduction control is executed, or the like may be provided.

FIG. 11-3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 11-3, in the feature unit 248SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern , Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result of the general map is 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. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and updates various numerical data by software to obtain random numbers MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating a part may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has any of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used to determine, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 11-4 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The feature unit 248SG uses a special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The first special figure and the second special figure may use individual special figure display result determination tables.

The special figure display result determination table is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is a table to be played.

In the special figure display result determination table in the feature unit 248SG, the special figure display result determination table is characterized according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment determines whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table in the feature unit 248SG, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are set than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in the main feature unit 248SG) (about 1 in the main feature unit 248SG). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, it is determined that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state (high probability state), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability is high.

FIG. 11-5 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. When the jackpot type determination table in the feature unit 248SG is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit", any of a plurality of jackpot types can be selected based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first). 2 The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot A", depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 248SG will be described with reference to FIG. 11-5 (B). In the feature unit 248SG, the jackpot type includes high accuracy control and time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability change jackpot A" and "probability change jackpot B" that are executed and shift to the high-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state in which the high-accuracy control is executed but the time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot game state. A "probability variation jackpot C" that shifts and a "non-probability variation jackpot" that shifts to a low probability high base state by executing only the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state are set.

The jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, the jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot B" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. The jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous to the player. In addition, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variation jackpot" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, "Probability change jackpot A" is called 10 rounds (10R) probability variation jackpot, "Probability variation jackpot B" is called 5 rounds (5R) probability variation jackpot, and "Probability variation jackpot C" is called 2 rounds (2R) probability variation jackpot. It may be called.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probabilistic jackpot A to the probabilistic jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is any of the probability variation jackpot A to the probability variation jackpot C, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state is in the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state where it occurs continuously without intervention.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature unit 248SG), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-5 (A), "probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot A" are set according to whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability change jackpot B" or "probability change" with a small number of rounds. While assigned to the jackpot type of "big hit C", if the special figure that is variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type to the jackpot state with a small number of rounds as "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Due to the high opening control, in a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the frequent occurrence of a big hit state in which a small number of winning balls can be obtained is avoided, and the game interest is reduced. It is designed to prevent this.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-5 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it exists, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is a special figure game of the first special figure or a second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the judgment values for the "probability variation jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change jackpot A" having a large number of rounds, the second It is set so that the case of the special figure game of the special figure is easier to determine than the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

Even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special figure game of the first special figure is the big hit of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". It may be assigned to a type. For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data regardless of whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

FIG. 11-6 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 248SG. In the feature unit 248SG, 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 the case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation 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 variation 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 jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. Although the feature unit 248SG is provided with one type of normal reach variation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Further, in the present feature unit 248SG, two types of fluctuation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are provided as super reach fluctuation patterns, but the present invention is not limited to these, and two types of super reach fluctuation patterns are provided. The above or only one type may be provided.

The super reach fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 248SG is a fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) that is different from the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) in which the variable display result is a big hit as the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α, and the super reach β. As the fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) that is different from the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) in which the variable display result is a big hit is provided.

As shown in FIG. 11-6, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 248SG is set shorter than that of the super reach fluctuation pattern.

In addition, in this feature unit 248SG, since the jackpot expectation that the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach is set to be high, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern are set. The longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In particular, the super reach α fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 248SG is a fluctuation pattern that executes any one of the reach effects A, reach effect B, and reach effect C during the variable display, and the super reach β fluctuation pattern is This is a variable pattern in which the reach effect D and the reach effect E, which are longer than the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C, are executed during the variable display. The special figure fluctuation time of the super reach β fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach α fluctuation pattern. That is, the super reach β fluctuation pattern is set so that the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than that of the super reach α fluctuation pattern. In other words, when the reach effect D or the reach effect E is executed during the variable display, the variable display result is "big hit" than when the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C are executed during the variable display. The expectation for a big hit is set high.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined using only the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, but 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, and the type of the variation pattern is first determined from these random values for determining the variation pattern type. The variation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

FIG. 11-7 is an explanatory diagram of a method of determining a fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 248SG. In this feature unit 248SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is different depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved storages.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-7, when the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PB1-1 using the big hit variation pattern determination table. It is determined from (normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern), and PB1-3 (super reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern).

Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 35%, and PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

In the feature unit 248SG, if the variable display result is a big hit, the same big hit variation pattern determination table is used to determine the variation pattern regardless of the jackpot type. A plurality of jackpot fluctuation pattern determination tables having different determination ratios of any of PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3 are provided, and different jackpot fluctuation pattern determination tables are provided according to the jackpot type. May be used to determine the variation pattern. By doing so, it is possible to create a variation pattern that is easy to determine for each jackpot type, so that the player can pay attention to which variation pattern variable display results in a jackpot. You can improve your game interests.

If the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved memory of the variation special figure is 2 or less, the deviation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern determination table A is selected. Using the out-of-reach variation pattern determination table A, the variation patterns are PA1-1 (non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach out-of-range variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α out-of-range variation pattern), PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table A, PA1-1 is determined at a rate of 50%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 40%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

If the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved memory of the variation special figure is 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for deviation is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B for use, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table B, PA1-2 is determined at a rate of 60%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

If the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved memory of the variation special figure is 4, the deviation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C for use, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table C, PA1-3 is determined at a rate of 70%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 20%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (high base state), the deviation pattern determination table D is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PA1-4 using the deviation pattern determination table D. Determined from (non-reach out-of-time shortening fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach out-of-time fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α out-of-time fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (super reach β out-of-reach fluctuation pattern) do.

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table D, PA1-4 is determined at a rate of 70%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 20%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

That is, when the variable display result is "off" in the feature unit 248SG, the special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved memory of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time is shortened. Since the variable display is executed at a high rate due to the shortening fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose fluctuation time is shorter than the normal non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1). While preventing the game from being delayed, it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit.

The RAM 102 in the feature unit 248SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a start winning (first starting winning) is generated, but has not been started yet. The reserved data of the 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 associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on this, the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. are used as pending data. , Store until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 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 result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the 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 associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on this, the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. are used 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 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 result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine 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 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 map reservation storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is used for determining 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 balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above 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 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 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 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 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 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 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 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, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly 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. It may be for updating the random count value 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 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 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 11-1 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area shown in FIG. 11-11 (A) includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

In the effect control flag setting unit, there are a plurality of types that can update 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. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 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 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 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 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 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 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 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the feature unit 248SG, the data constituting the start winning command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The command buffer received at the time of starting winning corresponds to 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 storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display is provided. Further, in the start winning command buffer, the 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 is stored. (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) and the hold memory number notification command ( The first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the 1st special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the 2nd special figure hold storage in the reception command buffer at the time of start winning are associated with these start opening winning designation commands and the hold storage number notification command. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure holding storage and the second special figure holding storage separately is secured.

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 special figure hit waiting process that is executed when the is finished.

FIG. 11-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 11-8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step 248SGS141). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 248SGS141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 248SGS141 (step 248SGS141; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 248SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 248SGS142, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (step 248SGS143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, to "2" (step 248SGS144), the process proceeds to step 248SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step 248SGS141 (step 248SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step 248SGS145). .. The first special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 248SGS145, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. As described above, the process of step 248SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 248SGS141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the first special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 248SGS145 (step 248SGS145; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 248SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 248SGS146, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the hold storage unit of the first special figure are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (step 248SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (step 248SGS148), the process proceeds to step 248SGS149.

In step 248 SGS149, the special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 11-4 is used as a table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". Select a table and set it. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "missing" (step 248SGS150a). In this step 248SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability change flag is on, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is in the high probability state (probability change state). ) Corresponds to the range of 1000 to 12180, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is not applicable, it is determined to be "missing". In the low probability state where the probability change flag is off, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as a "big hit", and if not, it is judged as "missing". judge.

In this way, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 248SGS149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time. , In the process of step 248SGS150a, the special figure display result using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a highly accurate state. By determining whether or not to set "big hit", when the game state is in the high probability state, it is determined (determined) to be "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

When it is determined in step 248SGS150a that it is a "big hit" (step 248SGS150a; Y), the big hit flag is turned on in the game control flag setting unit (step 248SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-5 (A) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step 248SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and the "non-probability variation jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be selected according to which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C" is matched (step 248SGS154). ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 248SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be set to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. 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 (step 248SGS155), the determined jackpot type can be set. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" corresponding to non-probability variation jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probability variation A" corresponding to probability variation jackpot A, it is set to "1". If it is "probability variation B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probability variation C" corresponding to probability variation jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

After the end of step 248SGS155, or when it is determined in step 248SGS150a that it is not a "big hit" (step 248SGS150a; N), whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on). A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of () and the determined result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when it is determined in step 248SGS150a that the special figure display result is "big hit", when the big hit type in step 248SGS154 is "probability variation big hit A", a special symbol indicating the number "7" is displayed. Set to a confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the finalized special symbol. When the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the finalized special symbol. It should be noted that these confirmed special symbols are examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 248SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 248SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. ..

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step 248SGS145 (step 248SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step 248SGS158), The normal processing of the special symbol is terminated. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo specification command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 11-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11-9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS161; Y), the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 248SGS164).

In the determination in step 248SGS161, if the jackpot flag is not turned on (step 248SGS161; N), the game state is probablely changed by determining whether or not the time saving flag is turned on in the game control flag setting unit. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in the state or the time saving state (step 248SGS168). Then, if the time saving flag is turned on (step 248SGS168; Y), the deviation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (step 248SGS168; Y). Step 248 SGS169).

On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not in progress, that is, when the time reduction flag is not turned on (step 248SGS168; N), for example, the stored value of the hold storage number counter of the fluctuation special figure provided in the game control counter setting unit. Is specified, and it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is 1 or 2 (step 248SGS170).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 248SGS170; N), the deviation pattern determination table A is used as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step 248SGS171).

Further, when the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 248SGS170; N), it is further determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 248SGS172). ).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 3 (step 248SGS172; Y), the deviation pattern determination table B for deviation is selected as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. And set (step 248 SGS173).

Further, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is not 3, that is, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is 4 (step 248SGS172; N), any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used. As the table to be used for determining the above, the deviation pattern determination table C is selected and set (step 248SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 248SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 248SGS164, step 248SGS169, step 248SGS1711, step 248SGS173, and step 248SGS174, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is displayed. Based on this, by referring to any of the selected (set) jackpot variation pattern determination table, special hit variation pattern determination table, or loss variation pattern determination table A to D, any of a plurality of types of variation patterns can be selected. (Step 248 SGS175).

When the jackpot flag is off, the variable display mode is determined in the process of step 248SGS175 to determine whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach". That is, the process of step 248SGS170 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is "off".

After determining the fluctuation pattern in step 248SGS175, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. A setting is made to start the variation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special diagram games using the second special symbol (step 248SGS176). 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", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

Following the process of step 248SGS176, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol are made (step 248SGS177). 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 send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in. 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. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer.

After executing the process of step 248SGS177, the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (step 248SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is required from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the finalized special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is stopped and displayed. It's time. 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 (step 248SGS179), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 248 SGS177, every time the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The specified command, the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, the variable pattern specification command, the variable display result specification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. It will be. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result specification command is first transmitted, the first variable display start command, the second variable display start command, and the variation pattern The command may be transmitted in the order of the designated command, the game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, or the like.

FIG. 11-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing in step S112 to the ON state to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 248SGS180). 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. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (step 248SGS181).

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS182). When the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS182; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time saving flag to turn it off if the probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned on (step 248SGS184). , Hit start 1 designated command (probability variable jackpot A), hit start 2 designated command (probability variable jackpot B), hit start 3 designated command (probability variable jackpot C), according to the type of jackpot stored on the effect control board 12. Hit start 4 Make settings for transmitting the designated command (non-probability change) (step 248SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (step 248SGS186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step 248SGS187). In addition, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening opening counter is set (for example, 10 times in the case of non-probability big hit or probable big hit A, 5 times in the case of probable change big hit B, and 2 times in the case of probable change big hit C). (Step 248 SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" (step 248SGS189), which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off (step 248SGS182; N), in step 248SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". When the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (step 248SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 248SGS196.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (step 248SGS190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by -1 (step). 248SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (step 248SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 248SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 248SGS196 and the value of the time reduction counter. When is "0" (step 248SGS193; Y), in order to end the time saving control, after clearing the time saving flag and turning it off (step 248SGS194), it corresponds to the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag. After setting the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the game state (specifically, the low accuracy and low base state) (step 248SGS195), the process proceeds to step 248SGS196.

In step 248SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 11-11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 6 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 (step 248SGS201). When the jackpot end display timer is not operating (step 248SGS201; N), 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) on the jackpot end display timer. Is set (step 248SGS202), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (step 248SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 248SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 248SGS204). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 248SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 248SGS205).

When the stored jackpot type is not a non-probability change jackpot (step 248SGS205; N), the probability variation flag is turned on (step 248SGS207), the time reduction flag is turned on (step 248SGS208), and the time reduction counter is set to "0". After setting (step 248SGS209), the process proceeds to step 248SGS213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 248SGS205; Y), the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set in the time saving number counter by executing step 248SGS211 and step 248SGS212. After that, the process proceeds to step 248SGS213.

In step 248SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and the transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is set (step 248SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the probabilistic change flag and the time reduction flag turned on (step 248SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is special. It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 248SGS216).

Next, the operation of the effect control CPU 120 will be described. 11-12 and 11-13 are flowcharts showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 10. 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 on (step 248SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 248SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer are set. The various command data and various flags stored in association with each other are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 248SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". 1 Special figure The first special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off in step 248SGS271 (step 248SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 248SGS273). When the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 248SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is finished, and when the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 248SGS273; Y). ), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning are stored for one buffer number. It shifts to the upper side one by one (step 248SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1". 2 Special figure The second special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After executing step 248SGS272 or step 248SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 248SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) and the variation pattern (step 248SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In the feature unit 248SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols "7" as stop symbols. ”Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B or the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot C, it is used as a stop symbol. , A plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, combinations of decorative symbols such as "111", "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as the stop symbol. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, if the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the deviation and the variation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach variation pattern, the three symbols are irregular as stop symbols. Determine the combination of symbols (missing symbols). Further, if the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the deviation and the variation pattern of the variable display is the reach variation pattern, the left and right symbols are the same as the stop symbol, but the middle symbol is medium. Determine the combination of reach loss (missing symbol) with different symbols.

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

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern specification command read in step 248SGS275 is a non-reach or normal reach variation pattern specification command (step 248SGS277). When the variation pattern specification command read in step 248SGS275 is a non-reach or normal reach variation pattern specification command (step 248SGS277; Y), the process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (step 248SGS278), and the process timer is started. (Step 248 SGS279).

In the 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, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are sequentially arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

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). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (step 248SGS280). 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 (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 248SGS281). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 248SGS282). 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. The variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized by outputting the signal corresponding to the image data to the image display device 5 and displaying the image according to the signal by the image display device 5. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (step 248 SGS283).

In step 248SGS277, when the fluctuation pattern specification command read in step 248SGS275 is a superreach fluctuation pattern specification command (step 248SGS277; N), the read fluctuation pattern specification command specifies the fluctuation pattern of superreach α. It is determined whether or not it is a command (step 248SGS284). When the read variation pattern specification command is the variation pattern specification command of super reach α (step 248SGS284; Y), the variable display result specification command is referred to and it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (step). 248SGS285).

When the variable display result is out of alignment (step 248SGS285; N), the reach effect execution history buffer for outliers shown in FIG. 11-14 (A) is referred to, and the reach effect executed immediately before and the number of continuous executions of the reach effect are performed. (Step 248 SGS286).

The reach effect execution history buffer for loss is data stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit as well as the command buffer received at the time of starting winning. As shown in FIG. 11-14 (A), the loss reach effect execution history buffer can store a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) of the reach effect of the super reach for which the variable display result is lost (for example, 10 times). Areas (entries) corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "10" are provided.

When the reach effect to be executed in the variable display of the super reach where the variable display result is out of order is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the reach effect as an empty entry if there is an empty entry in the outlier reach effect execution history buffer. Store (store) in the top-level entry of. As shown in FIG. 11-14 (B), when the reach effect to be executed in the variable display of the super reach where the variable display result is out of alignment is determined, the effect control CPU 120 is set in the outlier reach effect execution history buffer. If there is no free entry, the stored contents of the top-level entry (entry with buffer number "1") are deleted, and then the stored contents of the entries with buffer numbers "2" to "10" are shifted upward by one. .. For example, the stored content of the entry with the buffer number "2" is shifted to the entry with the buffer number "1", the stored content of the entry with the buffer number "3" is shifted to the entry with the buffer number "2", and the buffer number "4". The stored content of the entry of "" is shifted to the entry of the buffer number "3", the stored content of the entry of the buffer number "5" is shifted to the entry of the buffer number "4", and the stored content of the entry of the buffer number "6". Is shifted to the entry of the buffer number "5", the stored contents of the entry of the buffer number "7" are shifted to the entry of the buffer number "6", and the stored contents of the entry of the buffer number "8" are changed to the buffer number "7". Shifts to the entry of buffer number "9", shifts the stored contents of the entry of buffer number "9" to the entry of buffer number "8", and shifts the stored contents of the entry of buffer number "10" to the entry of buffer number "9". Then, the reach effect determined to be executed may be stored (stored) in the lowest entry (entry having the buffer number "10").

In the process of step 248 SGS286, when there is an empty entry in the reach effect execution history buffer for loss, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the lowest entry in which the reach effect is stored to perform the reach effect executed immediately before. It may be specified, and the number of entries in which the same reach effect as the specified reach effect is continuously stored may be specified from the lowest entry to the upper entry. Further, in the process of step 248SGS286, when there is no empty entry in the reach effect execution history buffer for disconnection, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the reach effect executed immediately before by referring to the entry of the buffer number “10”. , The number of entries in which the same reach effect as the specified reach effect is continuously stored may be specified from the entry of the buffer number "10" toward the higher entry.

Returning to FIG. 11-13, after the processing of step 248SGS286 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the reach effect of the super reach outlier executed immediately before is one of the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E. It is determined whether or not (step 248 SGS287). When the reach effect of the super reach outlier executed immediately before is the reach effect A or the reach effect B (step 248SGS287; N), further, whether or not the reach effect of the super reach outlier executed immediately before is the reach effect B. Is determined (step 248 SGS288).

When the reach effect out of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect A (step 248SGS288; N), whether or not the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A is 8 or more (the last 8 super reach). It is determined (whether or not the reach effect A is executed) in the variable display of the deviation (step 248SGS289).

When the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A is 8 or more (step 248 SGS289; Y), the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table C for out-of-order (not shown). Then, the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS290). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), in step 248SG290, when the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table C for out-of-order time, the reach effect is determined. The execution of the reach effect A is determined at a rate of 45%, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 45%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%.

Further, when the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A is 7 times or less (step 248SGS289; N), whether or not the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A is 4 times or more (the previous 4 times of super reach is lost). In the variable display of, it is determined (whether or not the reach effect A is executed) (step 248SGS291).

When the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A is 4 or more (step 248 SGS291; Y), the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table B for off-set (not shown). Then, the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS292). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), in step 248SG292, when the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table B for out-of-order time, the reach effect is determined. The execution of the reach effect A is determined at a rate of 50%, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 40%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%.

When the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A is 3 times or less (step 248 SGS291; N), the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is performed by using the reach effect determination table A for off-limits (not shown). Is determined and the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS293).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), in step 248SG293, when the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table A for out-of-order time, the reach effect is determined. The execution of the reach effect A is determined at a rate of 60%, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%.

Further, in the case where the reach effect of the super reach outlier executed immediately before in step 248SGS288 is the reach effect B (step 248SGS288; Y), whether or not the number of continuous executions of the reach effect B is 4 times or more (immediately before). In the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α four times, it is determined (whether or not the reach effect B is executed and the variable display result is out of alignment) (step 248SGS294).

When the number of continuous executions of the reach effect B is 4 or more (step 248 SGS294; Y), the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table E for out-of-order not shown. Then, the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS295). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), in step 248SG295, when the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table E for out-of-order time, the reach effect is determined. The execution of the reach effect A is determined at a rate of 75%, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 15%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%.

When the number of continuous executions of the reach effect B is 3 or less (step 248 SGS294; N), whether or not the number of continuous executions of the reach effect B is 2 or more (the previous two super reach α is out of alignment). In the variable display, it is determined (whether or not the reach effect B is executed) (step 248SGS296).

When the number of continuous executions of the reach effect B is 2 or more (step 248 SGS296; Y), the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table D for out-of-order (not shown). Then, the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS297). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), in step 248SG297, when the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table D for out-of-order time, the reach effect is determined. The execution of the reach effect A is determined at a rate of 70%, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 20%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%.

When the number of continuous executions of the reach effect B is one or less (step 248 SGS296; N), the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table A for out-of-order not shown. Then, the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS293).

In step 248SGS287, even when the reach effect of the super reach loss executed immediately before is any one of the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E (step 248SGS287; Y), the reach effect for the time of loss (not shown) is also shown. Using the determination table A, the reach effect in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α is determined, and the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS293).

Further, when the variable display result is a big hit in the process of step 248SGS285 (step 248SGS285; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is variable in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α by using the reach effect determination table A for big hits (not shown). The reach effect in the display is determined (step 248SGS298). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-16 (A), when the reach effect in the variable display of the super reach α is determined by using the reach effect determination table A for big hits in step 248SG298, the reach effect is determined. The execution of the reach effect A is determined at a rate of 30%, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 40%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 30%. Then, the stored contents of the reach effect execution history buffer for the time of disconnection are cleared, and the process proceeds to step 248SGS304 (step 248SGS299).

Further, in step 248SGS284, when the read variation pattern specification command is the variation pattern specification command of super reach β (step 248SGS284; N), the effect control CPU 120 further determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. (Step 248 SGS300). When the variable display result is a big hit (step 248SGS300; Y), the reach effect in the variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach β is determined by using the reach effect determination table B for a big hit (not shown) (step 248SGS301). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-16 (B), when determining the reach effect in the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β by using the reach effect determination table B for big hits in step 248SG301, The execution of the reach effect D is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the reach effect E is determined at a rate of 70%. Then, the stored contents of the reach effect execution history buffer for the time of disconnection are cleared, and the process proceeds to step 248SGS304 (step 248SGS299).

When the variable display result is out of alignment (step 248SGS300; N), the reach effect in the variable display in the variable display of the super reach β is determined by using the reach effect determination table F for out-of-order (not shown), and the process proceeds to step 248SGS303. (Step 248 SGS302). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (B), in step 248SG302, when the reach effect in the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is determined by using the reach effect determination table F for out-of-order time, the reach effect is determined. The execution of the reach effect D is determined at a rate of 55%, and the execution of the reach effect E is determined at a rate of 45%.

In step 248SGS303, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process in the lowest entry of the reach effect execution history buffer for loss after executing any of the processes of step 248SGS290, step 248SGS292, step 248SGS293, step 248SGS295, step 248SGS297, and step 248SGS302. The determined reach effect is memorized (see FIG. 11-14 (B)).

Further, in step 248SGS304, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the reach effect determined to be executed (step 248SGS304), and whether or not to execute the chance-up effect during the variable display and the chance to execute it. Chance to determine the up effect Execute the up effect execution decision process (step 248 SGS305). Then, the processes of steps 248SGS279 to 248SGS283 described above are executed to end the variable display start setting process.

The effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the process timer by -1 each time the effect process is executed during variable display, and controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data according to the value of the process timer. Just do it.

As described above, in the feature unit 248SG, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), at the start of the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation, the reach effect A is performed by the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach deviation. If the number of times that is executed continuously is 3 times or less, the execution of the reach effect A is determined at a rate of 60% and the reach is performed at a rate of 30% by using the reach effect determination table A for the time of loss. The execution of the effect B is decided, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%, but the number of times the reach effect A is continuously executed is 4 times or more and 7 times in the variable display of the previous super reach loss. In the following cases, the execution of reach effect A is determined at a rate of 50% and the execution of reach effect B is determined at a rate of 40% by using the reach effect determination table B for out-of-order, and the rate of 10%. Determines the execution of reach effect C. Then, when the number of times that the reach effect A is continuously executed in the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss is 8 times or more, the reach is reached at a rate of 45% by using the reach effect determination table C for the time of loss. The execution of the effect A is determined, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 45%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%.

That is, the reach effect determination table A for loss is the reach effect determination table for loss that is selected when the execution of the reach effect A is not restricted, and the reach effect determination table B for loss is the execution of the reach effect A. It is a reach effect determination table for out-of-orders that is selected when limiting It is a reach effect determination table for the case of being selected in the case.

Further, at the start of the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation, if the number of times the reach effect B is continuously executed in the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach deviation is 1 or less, the time of the deviation occurs. By using the reach effect determination table A, the execution of reach effect A is determined at a rate of 60%, the execution of reach effect B is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%. However, if the number of times the reach effect B is continuously executed in the variable display of the previous super reach loss is 2 or more and 3 times or less, 70% by using the reach effect determination table D for the time of loss. The execution of the reach effect A is determined at the ratio of, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at the ratio of 20%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at the ratio of 10%. Then, when the reach effect B is continuously executed four times or more in the variable display of the previous super reach loss, the reach at a rate of 75% is achieved by using the reach effect determination table E for the time of loss. The execution of the effect A is determined, the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a rate of 15%, and the execution of the reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%.

That is, the reach effect determination table A for out-of-order is a reach effect determination table for out-of-order that is selected when the execution of reach effect B is not restricted (and the execution of reach effect A is not restricted). The reach effect determination table D is a reach effect determination table for off-limits selected when the execution of reach effect B is restricted, and the reach effect determination table E for out-of-reach is a reach for out-of-execution of reach effect B. This is a reach effect determination table for out-of-orders, which is selected when the effect is further restricted than when the effect determination table D is selected.

As shown in FIG. 11-15 (B), at the start of the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β out of line, the reach effect D and the reach effect E are continuous in the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach out of line. Regardless of the number of times it is executed, the reach effect D or the reach effect E is determined at a constant rate using the reach effect determination table F for the time of loss. That is, in the present feature unit 248SG, only the variable display in the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach α is executed between the variable display in the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach α and the variable display in the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach β. It is subject to restrictions on the decision rate of reach production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-16 (A), at the start of the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot, the reach effect A and the reach effect B are continuous in the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss. Regardless of the number of times it is executed, the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C are determined at a constant rate using the reach effect determination table A for big hits. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11-16 (B), at the start of the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot, the reach effect D and the reach effect E are continuous in the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss. Regardless of the number of times it is executed, the reach effect D or the reach effect E is determined at a constant rate using the reach effect determination table B for big hits. That is, in the present feature unit 248SG, the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot and the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot are not subject to the limitation of the determination ratio of the reach effect to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 11-15 (A), 11-15 (B), 11-16 (A), 11-16 (B), and 11-17 (A), the reach effect A Neither determination of reach effect B is restricted (reach effect determination table A for out-of-order is selected). In the variable display with the variation pattern of out-of-reach α, the execution rate of reach effect A is the highest. Therefore, the execution rate of the reach effect C is set to be the lowest (execution rate in the variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach α deviation: reach effect A> reach effect B> reach effect C).

Furthermore, the determination of neither the reach effect A nor the reach effect B is not restricted (the reach effect determination table A for the time of loss is selected). In the variable display with a variable pattern, when the reach effect C is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit (big hit expectation) is set to be high, while the reach effect A may be executed. The rate at which the most variable display result is a big hit is set to be the lowest (expectation of big hit in variable display in the fluctuation pattern of super reach α: reach effect C> reach effect B> reach effect A).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-15 (A) and 11-17 (A), the reach effect A and the reach effect B are a variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss, and the reach effect A or the reach effect B is continuous. While the reach effect is the target whose execution is restricted when it is executed, the reach effect C is whether or not the reach effect C is continuously executed by the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach deviation. Regardless, it is not the reach production of the target whose execution is restricted.

Further, the reach effect A is limited to the execution when the reach effect A is continuously executed 4 to 7 times in the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss, and the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss is performed. When the reach effect A is executed eight times or more in succession, the execution is further restricted. In addition, the reach effect B is limited to the execution when the reach effect B is executed twice or three times in succession by the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss, and the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach loss is displayed. When the reach effect A is executed four or more times in succession, the execution is further restricted. That is, the number of continuous executions in which execution is restricted differs between the reach effect A and the reach effect B.

Further, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the outlier of the super reach β and the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot, the case where the reach effect E is executed is larger than the case where the reach effect D is executed. The rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is set high.

Here, as described above, the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is set so that the variable display result becomes a big hit at a higher rate than the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (B), as the reach effects A to E, the ratio at which the variable display result becomes a big hit when the reach effect E is executed during the variable display (big hit expectation). Degree) is the highest, and when reach effect D is executed during variable display, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is lower than when reach effect E is executed during variable display, and it is variable. When the reach effect C is executed during the display, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is lower than when the reach effect D is executed during the variable display, and the reach effect B is displayed during the variable display. When executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is lower than when the reach effect C is executed during the variable display, and when the reach effect A is executed during the variable display, the variable display is performed. The rate at which the result is a big hit (big hit expectation) is set to the lowest (reach production A to big hit expectation of reach production E: reach production E> reach production D> reach production C> reach production B> reach production A ).

FIG. 11-18 (A) is a flowchart showing a chance-up effect execution determination process (step 248 SGS305) in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11-13. In the chance-up effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the chance-up effect is executed and the execution pattern of the chance-up effect (which chance-up effect is executed) according to the variable display result. (Step 248 SGS311).

In the process of step 248 SGS311, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the chance-up effect is not executed at a rate of 10% when the variable display result is a big hit. 20% decides to execute in pattern A of chance-up effect, 30% decides to execute in pattern B of chance-up effect, and 40% decides to execute in pattern C of chance-up effect. To determine. If the variable display result is out of order, 40% decides not to execute the chance-up effect, 30% decides to execute the chance-up effect in pattern A, and 20% decides not to execute it. The execution in the pattern B of the chance-up effect is decided, and the execution in the pattern C of the chance-up effect is decided at a rate of 10%.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (C), the pattern A in the chance-up effect is an effect pattern that independently executes the first chance-up effect that causes the movable body 32 to emit light (lights the movable body lamp 9d). The pattern B is an effect pattern for independently executing the second chance-up effect of dropping the movable body 32 (moving from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the effect position which is the front position of the image display device 5 described above). The pattern C is an effect pattern that executes both the first chance-up effect and the second chance-up effect.

That is, in this feature unit 248SG, when both the first chance up effect and the second chance up effect are executed during the variable display of the super reach, the ratio (big hit expectation degree) at which the variable display result becomes the big hit is the most. It is set high, and when only the second chance up effect is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is set lower than when both the first chance up effect and the second chance up effect are executed. Therefore, when only the first chance-up effect is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is set lower than when only the second chance-up effect is executed. When none of the chance-up effects are executed during the variable display of the super reach, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit is set to be the lowest (regarding whether or not the chance-up effect is executed during the variable display of the super reach). Jackpot expectation: Both the 1st chance-up effect and the 2nd chance-up effect are executed> Only the 2nd chance-up effect is executed >> Only the 1st chance-up effect is executed> The chance-up effect is not executed).

Returning to FIG. 11-18 (A), after executing the process of step 248SGS311, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the chance-up effect is determined (step 248SGS312). When it is decided not to execute the chance-up effect (step 248SGS312; N), the chance-up effect execution decision process is finished, and when it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in any of the effect patterns (step 248SGS312; Y). , The determined execution pattern of the chance-up effect is memorized (step 248SGS313), and the chance-up effect start waiting timer corresponding to the reach effect determined to be executed in the variable display start setting process is set to determine the chance-up effect execution decision process. (Step 248 SGS314).

When the execution of the chance-up effect is determined in the chance-up effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the chance-up effect start waiting timer each time the effect process during variable display is executed. , When the value of the timer for waiting for the start of the chance-up effect becomes 0, the process for executing the chance-up effect is selected according to the execution pattern of the chance-up effect that has been stored in advance, and the process for executing the chance-up effect. Start the timer. After that, the value of the process timer for executing the chance-up effect is decremented by -1 each time the effect processing during variable display is executed, and the effect is produced according to the contents of the process data according to the value of the process timer for executing the chance-up effect. All you have to do is control the device.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E in the feature unit 248SG are from the first half of the reach effect and the second half of the reach effect, respectively. It is mainly composed. Of these, the length (directing period) of the first half of the reach production of reach production A, B, and C is set to L1, while the first half of the reach production of reach production D and reach production E. The length (effect period) is set to L2, which is longer than L1. Further, the length (effect period) of the second half of the reach effect of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E is set to the same L3.

Therefore, as the production period in which the first half of the reach production and the second half of the reach production are combined, the reach production A, the reach production B, and the reach production C are set to the same period, and the reach production D and the reach production E are combined. Is set for the same period and longer than reach production A, reach production B, and reach production C (each reach production production period: reach production E = reach production D> reach production A = reach production B = reach production C).

In each of the first half of the reach production of the reach production A, the reach production B, and the reach production C, a period during which the first chance-up production can be executed is provided from the common timing immediately after the start of the reach production. On the other hand, the period during which the second chance-up effect can be executed is set after the period during which the first chance-up effect can be executed in the first half of each reach effect, but the period during which the second chance-up effect can be executed from the start of the reach effect. The period up to is different for reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C.

That is, in the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C, the reach effect A can execute the second chance up effect from the earliest timing, and the reach effect C can execute the second chance up effect from the latest timing. Can be executed.

Further, in each of the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect D and the reach effect E, a period in which the first chance up effect can be executed is provided from the common timing with the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C. Further, in the reach effect D and the reach effect E, the period from the start of the reach effect to the feasible period of the second chance up effect is set to be longer than that of the reach effect C. In other words, in the reach effect D and the reach effect E, the second chance-up effect can be executed from a timing later than the reach effect C, starting from the reach effect start timing.

Further, in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the title of the reach effect is displayed on the image display device 5 from the same timing between the first chance up effect executable period and the second chance up effect executable period. A reach effect title display period is provided for displaying (a title image including the title name of the reach effect) over the period L4.

On the other hand, in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect C, the image display device starts from a later timing than the reach effect A and the reach effect B between the first chance-up effect executable period and the second chance-up effect executable period. In No. 5, a reach effect title display period is provided in which the title of the reach effect is displayed over a period L5, which is a longer period than the period L4. Further, in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect C, the recollection effect execution period for executing the recollection effect suggesting the effect content of the second half of the reach effect on the image display device 5 from the end timing of the first chance up effect executeable period. Is provided.

In the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect D and the reach effect E, the title of the reach effect (the title image including the title name of the reach effect) is changed to the period L5 from the same timing as the reach effect A and the reach effect B on the image display device 5. There is a reach effect title display period that is displayed over time. Further, in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect D and the reach effect E, the second half of the reach effect on the image display device 5 is between the reach effect title display period over the period L5 and the first chance up effect executable period. There is a recollection effect execution period for executing the recollection effect that suggests the content of the effect.

The second half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E displays ally characters and enemy characters on the image display device 5 from the start timing of the second half of the reach effect. , It is a period for executing a battle effect by these ally characters and enemy characters, and is mainly composed of a first period, a second period continuous with the first period, and a third period continuous with the second period. .. The feature unit 248SG has a plurality of common image data for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in each of the first period, the second period, and the third period, and these common image data are combined. It is possible to execute the latter half of the reach production of each reach production.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (A), in order to display the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect A in the predetermined area of the ROM 121 in the feature unit 248SG. Reach production A dedicated first half image data, reach production B dedicated first half image data, reach production B dedicated first half image data for displaying the production image on the image display device 5 in the reach production B first half Image data in the first half dedicated to reach effect C for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, and the first half dedicated to reach effect D for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first half of the reach effect of reach effect D. Image data and the first half image data dedicated to the reach effect E for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect E are stored. Further, in the predetermined area of the ROM 121, the common image data α-1 for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first period of the second half of the reach effect, the common image data α-2, and the second half of the reach effect. Common image data β-1 and common image data β-2 for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the second period, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 in the third period of the latter half of the reach effect. Common image data γ-1 and common image data γ-2 are stored.

As shown in FIG. 11-20 (B), in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect A, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the image data of the first half dedicated to the reach effect A, and the reach effect B In the first half of the reach effect, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the image data of the first half dedicated to the reach effect B, and in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect C, the image is based on the image data of the first half dedicated to the reach effect C. The effect image is displayed on the display device 5, and in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect D, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the image data of the first half dedicated to the reach effect D, and the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect E. In, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the first half image data dedicated to the reach effect E.

In the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect A, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-1 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1.

In the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect B, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-2 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-1 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2.

In the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect C, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-1 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2.

In the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect D, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-2 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1.

In the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect E, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-2 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-2 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2.

In the latter half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, the ally character or enemy character displayed on the image display device 5 emits dialogue. It is also a period for displaying the lines of the ally character and the enemy character being displayed as subtitles at a predetermined position of the display area of the image display device 5 (for example, the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5).

Further, in the latter half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, as described above, a plurality of common images are used in the first period, the second period, and the third period. By combining the data, different effect images are displayed on the image display device 5, and in each of the latter half of each reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E. The output mode of the music from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 (particularly the main lamp 9a and the frame lamp 9b) are common.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-21, 11-22 (A) and 11-22 (B), in the latter half of each reach production, the music A, which is a common music, is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. .. In particular, in the first period, the music A is output at a volume V3, then at a volume V2 that is lower than the volume V3, and at a volume V1 that is even lower than the volume V2. Finally, the volume of the music becomes 0 at the timing immediately before the end of the first period. That is, in the first period, the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R gradually decreases to the volume V3, the volume V2, and the volume V1, and finally becomes 0. Hereinafter, in the feature unit 248SG, the period in which the volume of the music A is 0 may be referred to as a silent period.

In the second period, the music A changes to the output at the volume V3 after the state where the volume is 0 continues from the first period. After that, the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V3 over the second period and the third period.

Further, the main lamp 9a repeatedly executes blinking at the brightness C3 in the blinking cycle T1 in the first period. Then, in the second period and the third period, the main lamp 9a is continuously lit at the brightness C3.

Further, in the first period, the frame lamp 9b lights up at the brightness C3 during the period when the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R is the volume V3, and the frame lamp 9b of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It lights up at the brightness C2 during the period when the volume is the volume V2, and lights up at the brightness C1 during the period when the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R is the volume V1, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is not lit during the period when the volume of the music A is 0. Then, in the second period, the frame lamp 9b continues to be non-lit during the period when the volume of the music A is 0 from the first period, and the second after the timing when the volume of the music A changes to the volume V3. It lights up at brightness C3 over a period and a third period. That is, in the feature unit 248SG, the lighting mode of the frame lamp 9b changes according to the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-22 (A) and 11-22 (B), in the latter half of each reach effect, in addition to the above-mentioned music A from the speakers 8L and 8R, the image display device 5 displays. Sound effects corresponding to the movements of the characters (friendly characters and enemy characters) are also output. In particular, in the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect A, the sound effect A is from the speakers 8L and 8R, in the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect B, the sound effect B is from the speakers 8L and 8R, and in the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect C. The sound effect C is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the sound effect D is output from the speaker 8L and 8R in the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect D, and the sound effect E is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect E, respectively. It has become so. That is, in the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E in the feature unit 248SG, the sound effects output from the speakers 8L and 8R are different in the latter half of the reach effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (B) and the above-mentioned music A, the speaker 8L covers the entire period of the latter half of each reach production excluding the silent period (the period of volume 0 from the first period to the second period). , 8R, while each sound effect is intermittently output from the speakers 8L, 8R according to the movements of the ally character and the enemy character displayed on the image display device 5, so that the latter half of each reach production. The output period of the music A in the section is longer than the output period of each sound effect.

Next, the reach effect mode of the super reach in the feature unit 248SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-23 to 11-33.

First, as shown in FIGS. 11-23 to 11-25, when the execution of the first chance-up effect is decided in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C (Chan). When the effect pattern of the up effect is determined to be pattern A or pattern C), when the reach effect is started, the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) is emitted as the first chance up effect (FIG. 11). -23 (A), FIG. 11-23 (B), FIG. 11-24 (A), FIG. 11-24 (B), FIG. 11-25 (A), FIG. 11-25 (B)).

In the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect C, as shown in FIG. 11-25 (C), an image is displayed from the end timing of the first chance up effect (the end timing of the first chance up effect executable period). In the device 5, as the recollection effect, the recollection effect image 248SG005k suggesting the effect content of the latter half of the reach effect is displayed. As the recollection effect image 248SG005K, for example, an image showing that the ally character has been defeated by the enemy character in the past is displayed, and the ally character and the enemy character play against each other in the latter half of the reach effect (the content of the latter half of the reach effect is the ally character). It is a battle production with the enemy character).

Next, the title of the reach effect (title image including the title name of the reach effect) being executed on the image display device 5 is displayed. At this time, if the reach effect being executed is the reach effect A, as shown in FIG. 11-23 (C), the vertical width is H1 and the horizontal width is W1 in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5. If the rectangular title image 248SG005a is displayed and the reach effect being executed is reach effect B, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (C), the vertical width is large in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5. If the rectangular title image 248SG005b of H2, which is longer than H1 and W2, whose left-right width is longer than W1, is displayed, and the reach effect being executed is reach effect C, FIG. 11-25 (D). ), A rectangular title image 248SG005c having a vertical width longer than H2 and a horizontal width of W2 is displayed in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5.

In this way, paying attention to the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the first half of each reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C, the title image 248SG005a in the display area of the image display device 5 The display area of is set to be the smallest, and the display area of the title image 248SG005c in the display area of the image display device 5 is set to be the largest (display area of the title image: title image 248SG005c> title image 248SG005b> title image 248Sg005a. ).

Then, when the execution of the second chance-up effect is decided after the title display of the reach effect is finished (when the effect pattern of the chan-up effect is determined to be pattern B or pattern C), the second chance As an up effect, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the effect position which is the front position of the image display device 5 described above (FIGS. 11-23 (D), 11-24 (D), 11- 25 (E)). That is, when the second chance-up effect is executed in the feature unit 248SG, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, so that the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 by the movable body 32 is displayed. Part of it is hidden. Although not particularly shown, after the end of the second chance-up effect, the movable body 32 moves from the effect position to the retracted position by the drive of the drive motor 248SG033.

As shown in FIGS. 11-26 and 11-27, in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect D and the reach effect E, when the execution of the first chance-up effect is decided (the effect pattern of the chan-up effect is When the reach effect is started, the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) is emitted as the first chance-up effect (when the pattern A or the pattern C is determined) (FIGS. 11-26 (A), 11-26 (B), 11-27 (A), 11-27 (B)).

Next, the image display device 5 displays the recollection effect image 248SG005k, which suggests the effect content of the latter half of the reach effect, as the recollection effect. As the recollection effect image 248SG005K, for example, an image showing that the ally character has been defeated by the enemy character in the past is displayed, and the ally character and the enemy character play against each other in the latter half of the reach effect (the content of the latter half of the reach effect is the ally character). It is a battle production with the enemy character).

After the recollection effect is completed, the title of the reach effect being executed (the title image including the title name of the reach effect) is displayed. At this time, if the reach effect being executed is the reach effect D, as shown in FIGS. 11-26 (D), the vertical width is H3 and the horizontal width is W2 in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5. If the rectangular title image 248SG005d of W3, which is also long, and the reach effect being executed is reach effect E, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (D), the display area of the image display device 5 In the central portion, a rectangular title image 248SG005e having a vertical width longer than H3 and a horizontal width of W3 is displayed.

In this way, paying attention to the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the first half of each reach effect D and reach effect E, the display area of the title image 248SG005d in the display area of the image display device 5 is It is set to be the smallest, and the display area of the title image 248SG005e in the display area of the image display device 5 is set to be the largest (display area of the title image: title image 248SG005e> title image 248SG005d).

Further, paying attention to each title image of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, the display area of the title image 248SG005d in the display area of the image display device 5 is that of the image display device 5. It is set larger than the display area of the title image 248SG005c in the display area.

Here, as described above, as the reach effect of the feature unit 248SG, the jackpot expectation of the reach effect E is set to be the highest, and hereinafter, the reach effect D, the reach effect C, the reach effect B, and the reach effect A are set. The jackpot expectation is set to decrease in the order of. That is, the size of each title image of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E in the feature unit 248SG is increased in proportion to the jackpot expectation of the corresponding reach effect. Is set to.

Then, when the execution of the second chance-up effect is decided after the title display of the reach effect is finished (when the effect pattern of the chan-up effect is determined to be pattern B or pattern C), the second chance As an up effect, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the effect position which is the front position of the image display device 5 described above (see FIGS. 11-26 (E) and 11-27 (E)). That is, when the second chance-up effect is executed in the feature unit 248SG, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, so that the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 by the movable body 32 is displayed. Part of it is hidden.

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period of the second half of the reach effect, and the image based on the common image data α-2 in the first period of the second half of the reach effect. When the effect image is displayed on the display device 5, after the ally character and the enemy character are displayed on the image display device 5, a battle effect in which these ally characters and the enemy character fight is executed (FIG. 11-). 28 and FIGS. 11-29).

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1, the image display device 5 has the effect image as shown in FIGS. 11-28 (A) to 11-28 (D). When the daytime image is displayed as the background image and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-2, FIGS. 11-29 (A) to 11-29 (D). ), The image display device 5 displays a night image as a background image.

Further, in the first period, it is output from the speakers 8L and 8R regardless of whether the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on either the common image data α-1 or the common image data α-2. The volume of the music A gradually decreases from V3 to V2 and V1, and finally becomes 0. Further, the brightness of the frame lamp 9b gradually decreases from C3 to C2 and C1 in synchronization with the decrease in the volume of the music A on the speakers 8L and 8R, and finally becomes 0. On the other hand, in the first period, the blinking of the main lamp 9a in the brightness C3 and the blinking cycle T1 is repeatedly executed.

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data β-1 in the second period of the second half of the reach effect, and the image based on the common image data β-2 in the second period of the second half of the reach effect. When the effect image is displayed on the display device 5, the effect image of the battle effect is continuously displayed on the image display device 5 from the first period. (See FIGS. 11-30 and 11-31).

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data β-1, the image display device 5 has the effect image as shown in FIGS. 11-30 (A) to 11-30 (C). While the production image in which the battle progresses in a state where the ally character and the enemy character are almost equal (for example, the production image in which the attack of the ally character and the attack of the enemy character hit alternately) is displayed, the common image data β When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on -2, as shown in FIGS. 11-31 (A) to 11-31 (C), the ally character is dominant in the image display device 5. An effect image in which the battle progresses (for example, an effect image in which the attack of the ally character hits unilaterally, or an effect image in which a sub-character different from the ally character participates in the attack on the enemy character) is displayed.

Further, regardless of whether the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on either the common image data β-1 or the common image data β-2, the speakers 8L and 8R output at the start of the second period. The volume of the music A and the brightness of the light emitted from the frame lamp 9b continue to be 0 from the first period. However, when a certain period of time elapses from the start of the second period, the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R becomes V3, and the brightness of the light emitted from the frame lamp 9b becomes C3. After that, the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R is maintained at V3, and the brightness of the light emitted from the frame lamp 9b is maintained at C3 until the end of the third period. The blinking of the main lamp 9a in the cycle T1 changes from the start timing of the second period to the light emission at the brightness C3. After that, the brightness of the light emission of the main lamp 9a is maintained at C3 until the end of the third period.

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1 in the third period of the second half of the reach effect, and the image based on the common image data γ-2 in the third period of the second half of the reach effect. When the effect image is displayed on the display device 5, the effect image of the battle effect is continuously displayed on the image display device 5 from the second period. (See FIGS. 11-32 and 11-33).

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, as shown in FIG. 11-32 (A), the image display device 5 is on the side immediately after the start of the third period. When the cut-in image of the character alone is displayed, while the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2, as shown in FIG. 11-33 (A), the first Immediately after the start of the three periods, the image display device 5 displays a cut-in image of the ally character and the sub character.

Then, when the variable display result is a big hit, after the effect image in which the ally character wins the enemy character is displayed as a result of the battle effect, the decorative symbols are stopped in a combination indicating the big hit (FIGS. 11-32 (C)). ), Fig. 11-32 (D), Fig. 11-33 (C), Fig. 11-33 (D)), If the variable display result is incorrect, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character as a result of the battle effect. After the effect image to be displayed is displayed, the decorative symbols are stopped at a combination indicating the detachment (FIGS. 11-32 (E), 11-32 (F), 11-33 (E), 11-33 (FIG. 11-33). See F)).

In the feature unit 248SG, in the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E, the effect image during the reach effect is displayed on the image display device 5 by combining common image data. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E are executed, the reach effect ends. It is also possible to display the decorative symbol in a combination indicating a big hit or a miss from the end timing of the variable display based on the common image data.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 248SG, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α, and during the variable display, the reach effect A and the reach effect B , Reach production C can be executed. That is, since the effect control CPU 120 can execute a plurality of reach effects for one variation pattern specification command received from the CPU 103, a plurality of variation pattern specification commands for the number of reach effects can be reduced. Reach production can be performed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach α, the super reach executed immediately before is received. If the reach effect is the reach effect A and the reach effect A is executed four or more times in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted and executed immediately before. If the reach effect of the super reach is the reach effect B and the reach effect B is executed twice or more in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. .. That is, since it is restricted that the reach effect in which the variable display result is not a big hit is repeatedly executed, it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the game interest due to the repeated execution of the same reach effect. Further, when the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect C, the number of times the reach effect C is continuously executed and the number of times the variable display result is lost due to the execution of the reach effect C are irrelevant. Since the reach effect C is executed at a constant rate, the rare state in which the reach effect C is repeatedly executed is excessively limited by not limiting the repeated execution of the reach effect C that is executed infrequently. It is possible to prevent it from being done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach α, the super reach executed immediately before is received. If the reach effect is the reach effect A and the reach effect A is executed four or more times in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, but FIG. 11 As shown in -13 and FIG. 11-16 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command for the super reach α jackpot, the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A or the reach effect A is executed. The reach effect A is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the variable display result is lost. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach α, the super reach executed immediately before is received. If the reach effect is the reach effect B and the reach effect B is executed twice or more in succession and all the variable display results are out of order, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted, but FIG. 11 As shown in -13 and FIG. 11-16 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command of the super reach α jackpot, the number of continuous executions of the reach effect B and the reach effect B are executed. The reach effect B is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the variable display result is lost. That is, even when the execution of the reach effect A and the reach effect B is restricted, the reach effect A and the reach effect B are still executed, and as a result of the execution of the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the game becomes a big hit game state. Since the controlled ratio is increased, it is possible to improve the impression of the player when the reach effect A and the reach effect B are repeatedly executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-13, 11-15 (A), 11-16 (A), and 11-17 (A), the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect C. If there is and the reach effect C is executed and the variable display result is out of order, then the effect control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot, and the super reach α is out of order. Since the reach effect C is executed at a constant rate both when the variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern of is received, the effect of the reach effect is reduced due to the limitation of the execution of the reach effect C. It can be prevented from being stored.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), the execution of the reach effect A is restricted according to the fact that the reach effect A is executed four times in succession as the reach effect of the super reach, while the super reach is restricted. Since the execution of the reach effect B is restricted according to the fact that the reach effect B, which is set to have a higher expectation of a big hit than the reach effect A, is executed twice in a row, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. It is possible to preferably limit the execution of the reach effect A and the reach effect B. In particular, in this feature unit 248SG, by setting the number of continuous executions until the execution of the reach effect B is restricted to be smaller than that of the reach effect A, the jackpot game is performed even though the reach effect B is executed many times. It is prevented that the expectation of the reach effect B is lowered due to not being controlled by the state.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted according to the fact that the reach effect A is executed four times in succession as the reach effect of the super reach, and the reach effect A is restricted as the reach effect of the super reach. The execution of the reach effect A is further restricted according to the fact that the execution of the reach effect A is executed eight times in a row. However, the execution of the reach effect A may be restricted in only one stage or in three or more stages.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted according to the fact that the reach effect B is executed twice in succession as the reach effect of the super reach, and the reach effect B is executed as the reach effect of the super reach. The execution of the reach effect B is further restricted according to the fact that the execution of the reach effect B is executed four times in a row. However, the execution of the reach effect B may be restricted in only one stage or in three or more stages.

Further, the feature unit 248SG exemplifies a mode in which the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A until the execution of the reach effect A is restricted and the number of consecutive executions of the reach effect B until the execution of the reach effect B is restricted are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of continuous executions of the reach effect A until the execution of the reach effect A is restricted and the reach effect B until the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. The number of consecutive executions of is the same.

In addition, the special section 248SG is provided with a reach effect execution history buffer for loss that can store the reach effect executed in the variable display of super reach loss up to 10 times, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect for loss. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to limit the execution of reach effect A and reach effect B by referring to the contents of the history buffer, it is preferable to limit the execution according to the number of consecutive executions of each reach effect. be able to.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the reach effect A and the reach effect B start displaying the title image including the title name of the reach effect from a common timing, while the reach effect A and the reach effect B start displaying the title image. In the reach effect C, which has a high expectation of a big hit, the display of the title image including the title name of the reach effect is started from a timing after the reach effect A and the reach effect B, so that the display timing of the title image is started. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the reach effect C is being executed. Further, in the reach effect C, since the recollection effect is executed from the timing before the title image is displayed, there is a feeling of expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the reach effect A and the reach effect B. Can be enhanced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the period in which the title image including the title name of the reach effect is displayed in the reach effect A and the reach effect B is L4, but the title including the title name of the reach effect in the reach effect C. Since the period in which the image is displayed is L5, which is longer than L4, the reach effect C, which is set to have a higher jackpot expectation than the reach effect A and the reach effect B, is executed depending on the period in which these title images are displayed. It is possible for the player to more easily recognize that the title image is being played, and the expectation that the title image will be controlled to the jackpot game state by being longer than the reach effect A and the reach effect B is also increased. Can be enhanced.

The feature unit 248SG exemplifies a mode in which the display period of the title image in the reach effect C is longer than the display period of the title image in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, but the present invention is limited to this. Even if the display period of the title image in the reach effect C is the same as the display period of the title image in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, or shorter than the display period of the title image in the reach effect A and the reach effect B. good.

Further, the feature unit 248SG exemplifies a mode in which the display timing of the title image in the reach effect C is different from the display timing of the title image in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the title image in the reach effect C may be started at the same timing as the title image in the reach effect A and the reach effect B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (B), as the reach effect of the super reach, the reach effect E has the highest expectation of a big hit, followed by the reach effect D, the reach effect C, the reach effect B, and the reach effect A. As shown in FIGS. 11-23 to 11-27, the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during each reach effect is that of the reach effect E. The title image 248SG005e displayed during execution has the largest display area, followed by the title image 248SG005d displayed during the execution of the reach effect D, the title image 248SG005c displayed during the execution of the reach effect C, and the execution of the reach effect B. The display area becomes smaller in the order of the title image 248SG005b displayed inside and the title image 248SG005a displayed during the execution of the reach effect A, that is, the size of the title image displayed in each reach effect is the corresponding reach. Since it is proportional to the jackpot expectation of the production, the player can easily recognize the reach effect being executed by the size of these title images, and the size of the title image controls the jackpot game state. Expectations can also be raised.

The feature unit 248SG exemplifies a form in which the size of the title image displayed on the image display device 5 is proportional to the corresponding jackpot expectation of the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The size of the title image displayed on the image display device 5 may be inversely proportional to the corresponding jackpot expectation of the reach effect. Further, the shape and display color of the title image displayed on the image display device 5 may be proportional to the corresponding jackpot expectation of the reach effect.

In addition, in the first half of each reach production of reach production A, reach production B, reach production C, reach production D, and reach production E, the first chance-up production and the second chance-up production suggest that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state. Since it is possible to execute the chance-up effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the first chance-up effect and the second chance-up effect during each reach effect. .. Further, regarding the reach production C, the reach production D, and the reach production E, since the recollection production is executed in a different period from the first chance up production and the second chance up production, the first chance up production and the first chance production during the recollection production are performed. It is prevented that the player's attention to the recollection effect is lowered due to the execution of the two chance-up effect.

In the feature unit 248SG, in the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E, a mode in which the recollection effect is executed in a different period from the first chance up effect and the second chance up effect is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the first chance-up effect and the second chance-up effect may overlap at least a part of the recollection effect and the effect period.

Further, regarding the first chance-up effect and the second chance-up effect, the jackpot expectation is set higher when only the second chance-up effect is executed than when only the first chance-up effect is executed. There is. Further, in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the first chance-up effect can be executed from a common timing, while the second chance-up effect can be executed from different timings. It has become. For this reason, it is possible to increase the variation of the reach production while suppressing the production cost of the production by making it possible to execute the first chance up production and the second chance up production as a common production in the reach production A and the reach production B. can. Furthermore, since the first chance-up effect is executed from the same timing as the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the jackpot expectation is set higher than that of the first chance-up effect. For the player who thinks that the second chance-up effect is also executed from the same timing in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the second chan-up effect is executed from different timings in the reach effect A and the reach effect B. It is possible to give unexpectedness by being done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-23 to 11-27, the first chance-up effect is because the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) only emits light at the retracted position which is the upper position of the image display device 5. The visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 does not change due to the execution of the first chance-up effect, but the second chance-up effect is an effect in which the movable body 32 is in the front position of the image display device 5 from the retracted position. Since the image is moved to the position, the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is lowered by executing the second chance-up effect, so that the player pays more attention to the second chance-up effect than the first chance-up effect. It is possible to preferably improve the player's expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

The feature unit 248SG can execute an effect of moving the movable body 32 from the retracted position to the effect position as a second chance-up effect of changing the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5. Although a mode in which the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is reduced as a result of the second chance-up effect is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is displayed on the image display device 5. The effect of changing the visibility of the effect image is to move the image display device 5 itself to the player side, increase the brightness of the backlight built in the image display device 5, and the like. The visibility of the effect image displayed on the image may be improved, or the image display device 5 may be swung or rotated, or the brightness of the backlight built in the image display device 5 may be reduced. The visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 may be reduced.

Further, the feature unit 248SG exemplifies a mode in which the first chance-up effect is an effect that does not change the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, if the rate of change in the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is smaller than that of the second chan-up effect, the first chance-up effect is also visible on the effect image displayed on the image display device 5. It may be a production that changes the sex.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-19, in any of the reach effects of the super reach, the second chance-up effect is reached so as not to overlap with the movement of issuing the lines of the ally character and the enemy character in the latter half of the reach effect. Since it can be executed in the first half of the production, the second chance-up effect is not executed twice in the action of issuing the lines of the ally character and the enemy character in the second half of the reach production, and the reach production of the super reach is performed. It is possible to prevent the interest of both the production and the second chance-up production from being lowered.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-19, in any of the reach effects of the super reach, the display of the ally character and the enemy character is executed from the latter half of the reach effect, but the first chance up effect is in the first half of the reach effect. Since only the ally character and the enemy character can be executed, the reach effect of the super reach and the first chance increase effect are performed by executing the first chance up effect when the ally character and the enemy character are already displayed on the image display device 5. It is possible to prevent the interest of both productions from being reduced.

Further, in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect, as shown in FIG. 11-21, the main lamp 9a is blinked at the brightness C3 and the blinking cycle T1 from the start timing to the end timing of the first period, so that the first lamp 9a is blinked. Since it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the transition from the period to the second period, it is possible to further reduce the discomfort felt by the player in the second period in which the effect image different from the first period is displayed.

Further, in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect, as shown in FIG. 11-21, the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the first period is gradually reduced to V3, V2, and V1. By doing so, it is possible to further reduce the discomfort felt by the player during the transition as compared with the case of transitioning from the first period to the second period without reducing the volume.

In particular, the feature unit 248SG is provided with a frame lamp 9b for executing lighting control separately from the main lamp 9a, and as shown in FIG. 11-21, music output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the first period. The volume of A is gradually reduced to V3, V2, and V1, and the period from immediately before the end of the first period to immediately after the start of the second period is silenced, and the brightness C3 and blinking of the main lamp 9a described above. In addition to blinking in the cycle T1, the brightness of the frame lamp 9b is gradually lowered to C3, C2, and C1 in the first period, and the silence period from immediately before the end of the first period to immediately after the start of the second period. By setting the brightness of the frame lamp 9b to 0 (turning off) in the above, the discomfort felt by the player when shifting from the first period to the second period can be further reduced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect A, the common image data α-1 is used in the first period and the common image data β-1 is used in the second period. In the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, respectively. In the reach effect B, the first period is the common image data α-2 and the second period is the common image data. Since the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2 in the β-1 and the third period, the production costs of the reach effect A and the reach effect B can be reduced. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect A, the common image data α-1 is used in the first period and the common image data β-1 is used in the second period. In the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, respectively. In the reach effect D, the first period is the common image data α-1, and the second period is the common image data. Since the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1 in the β-2 and the third periods, the reach effect D is produced in addition to the reach effect A and the reach effect B described above. The cost can also be reduced. Furthermore, since the period in which the common image data is used for the reach effect A and the reach effect B and the reach effect A and the reach effect D is different, these reach effect A and reach effect B, Since the player can be given a different impression to each reach effect while using the common image data in the reach effect D, it is possible to prevent each reach effect from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the game interest. ..

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect B, the common image data α-2 is used in the first period and the common image data β-1 is used in the second period. In the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2, and in the reach effect E, the common image data α-2 is in the first period and the common image data is in the second period. Since the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2 in the β-2 and the third periods, the policy cost between the reach effect B and the reach effect E can be reduced. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B) and 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect D, the common image data α-1 is used in the first period and the common image data β-2 is used in the second period. In the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, respectively. In the reach effect E, the first period is the common image data α-2 and the second period is the common image data. Since the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2 in the β-2 and the third periods, the reach effect D is produced in addition to the reach effect B and the reach effect E described above. The cost can also be reduced.

In the feature unit 248SG, in the reach effect C, the image is based on the common image data α-1 in the first period, the common image data β-1 in the second period, and the common image data γ-2 in the third period. The effect image is displayed on the display device 5, that is, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 using the image data common to the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, and the reach effect D. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the reach effect C, the image display device 5 uses image data different from those of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E. The production image may be displayed at.

In particular, in the reach effect C, the image display device 5 uses image data different from the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E, and these reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect D, and reach effect are used. When displaying an effect image different from E, the recollection effect may be executed only in the reach effect C (the recollection effect is not executed in the reach effect D and the reach effect E). By doing so, in the reach effect C, even if the display of the effect image different from the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E is executed, the reach effect C of the reach effect C By executing the recollection effect as a supplementary explanation or an introductory explanation, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by displaying an effect image different from the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E. be able to.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A), the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect, but the speaker 8L is output in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect. , 8R outputs different sound effects. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (B), in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect, the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for the entire period excluding the silent period, while each sound effect. Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R multiple times intermittently according to the movements of the ally character and the enemy character displayed on the image display device 5, so that the output period of each sound effect is in the latter half of the reach effect of each reach effect. Is smaller than the ratio occupied by the output period of the music A. Therefore, by outputting the common music A in each reach production, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the reach production and improve the game entertainment. Furthermore, by outputting different sound effects in each reach effect, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the game interest.

In this feature unit 248SG, the common music A is output in the latter half of the reach production of each of the reach production A, the reach production B, the reach production C, the reach production D, and the reach production E, and each reach production is performed. Although the form of outputting different sound effects has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E is used. A common music A may be output and different sound effects may be output only in the production (for example, reach production A, reach production B, reach production D).

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, in the feature unit 248SG, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach α, the reach effect A and the reach effect B are continuously executed as the reach effect of the immediately preceding super reach, depending on the number of times. The execution of these reach effects A and reach effects B is restricted (the execution is determined at a lower rate than during the unrestricted execution of reach effects A and reach effects B), while the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot When the variable display is executed, it is decided to execute the reach effect A and the reach effect B at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the reach effect A and the reach effect B are continuously executed as the reach effect of the immediately preceding super reach. Although possible forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (A) as a modified example 248SG-1, the supermarket is in the execution restriction of the reach effect A. When the variable display is executed with the variation pattern of the reach α out of line (when the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern specification command of the out of reach α), the rate is lower than during the unrestricted execution of the reach effect A. While deciding to execute the reach effect A, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (when the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern specification command of the super reach α jackpot), the reach effect The execution of the reach effect A may be decided at a higher rate than during the non-restriction of the execution of A. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (B) as a modified example 248SG-1, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α out of line while the execution of the reach effect B is restricted (effect control CPU 120). (When the command to specify the fluctuation pattern of the outlier of the super reach α is received) determines the execution of the reach effect B at a lower rate than during the unrestricted execution of the reach effect B, while the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot When the variable display is executed (when the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern specification command of the super reach α jackpot), the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a higher rate than during the unrestricted execution of the reach effect B. You may.

By doing so, even when the reach effect A and the reach effect B are repeatedly executed, the rate at which the reach effect whose execution is restricted is executed and controlled to the jackpot game state can be increased. Therefore, the impression of the player when the reach effect A and the reach effect B are repeatedly executed can be remarkably improved.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, as shown in FIG. 11-13, the reach effect of the super reach for which the variable display result is lost is stored up to a predetermined number of times in the reach effect execution history buffer for loss, and one of the supers is stored. When the variable display result becomes a big hit after the reach effect of the reach, the embodiment of clearing the reach effect execution history buffer for disengagement regardless of the reach effect to be executed has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 11-35 as a modification example 248SG-2, only when the variable display result becomes a big hit after the reach effect whose execution is restricted, the reach effect execution history buffer for loss is cleared and the execution is restricted. If the variable display result becomes a big hit after a non-reach effect, the reach effect execution history buffer for loss may not be cleared.

For example, when the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, if the reach effect A is executed and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the reach effect execution history buffer for loss is cleared, and the reach effect B, the reach effect C, and the reach are cleared. When either the effect D or the reach effect E is executed and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the reach effect execution history buffer for disconnection may not be cleared. Similarly, when the execution of reach effect B is restricted, if reach effect B is executed and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the reach effect execution history buffer for loss is cleared, and reach effect A, reach effect C, and reach are reached. When either the effect D or the reach effect E is executed and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the reach effect execution history buffer for disconnection may not be cleared.

By doing so, the execution of the reach effect A or the reach effect B is restricted until the reach effect (reach effect A or reach effect B) whose execution is restricted is executed and controlled to the jackpot game state. Since it is continued, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event such that the reach effect whose execution is restricted is executed and the variable display result is repeatedly lost, so that the reach effect whose execution is restricted (reach effect) can be suppressed. It is possible to improve the player's impression of A or reach effect B).

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the title corresponding to the reach effect being executed by the image display device 5 in the first half of each reach effect of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C. (Title image) is displayed, and after the title is displayed, the lines of the ally character and the enemy character displayed on the image display device 5 are displayed as subtitles from the start timing of the latter half of each reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 11-36 as a modified example 248SG-3, in the reach effect C having a higher expectation of a big hit than the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the present invention is not limited to this. In the first half of the reach effect, the title (title image 248SG005c) corresponding to the reach effect is displayed on the image display device 5 as in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, while in the second half of the reach effect, the latter half of the reach effect is displayed. A subtitle non-display period may be provided from the start to a predetermined period (for example, period L6) in which the lines of the ally character and the enemy character displayed on the image display device 5 are not displayed as subtitles.

By doing so, attention to the title image 248SG005c displayed on the image display device 5 during the reach effect C, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the reach effect A and the reach effect B, is displayed on the lines of the ally character and the enemy character. Since it is possible to prevent the display from being lowered by the start of the display, it is possible to preferably give a special feeling to the reach effect C.

In the present modification 248SG-3, in the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect C, the lines of the ally character and the enemy character displayed on the image display device 5 for a predetermined period from the start of the latter half of the reach effect. Although the embodiment in which the subtitle non-display period is provided is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the subtitle non-display period is added to or in place of the reach effect C, and the reach effect D or It may be provided in the reach effect E.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, each reach effect second half of reach effect A and reach effect B is composed of a first period, a second period, and a third period, and in these first period, second period, and third period. An embodiment in which a plurality of common image data for displaying an effect image is provided on the image display device 5 and the production cost of the reach effect A and the reach effect B is reduced by combining these common image data has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and as a modification 248SG-4, as shown in FIGS. 11-37 (A) to 11-37 (F), the latter half of the reach effect of the reach effect A and the reach effect B Even when the effect image based on both the common image data α-1 and the common image data α-2 is displayed on the image display device 5 in the first period, the common effect image 248SG005M is displayed from the first period. When the display is started and the effect image based on both the common image data β-1 and the common image data β-2 is displayed on the image display device 5 in the second period, from the start of the second period. The display of the common effect image 248SG005M may be continued until the predetermined period elapses (for example, until the end timing of the second period).

By doing so, in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the common effect image 248SG005M whose display is started from the first period is displayed until a predetermined period such as the end timing of the second period elapses. By continuously displaying, it is possible to reduce the discomfort felt by the player in the second period in which different effect images are displayed for the reach effect A and the reach effect B.

In the present modification 248SG-4, in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the common effect image 248SG005M whose display is started from the first period is displayed by the time when a predetermined period such as the end timing of the second period elapses. Although the form of continuous display is illustrated throughout, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the common effect image 248SG005M is displayed from the first period. From the start of the second period, instead of the common effect image 248SG005M, an effect image in which at least a part of the elements constituting the common effect image 248SG005M such as shape, color scheme, and size is different from the common effect image 248SG005 is displayed. You may.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, the latter half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E is composed of a first period, a second period, and a third period. In the first period, the second period, and the third period, a plurality of common image data for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 are provided, and by combining these common image data, reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach are achieved. Although a mode for reducing the production cost of the effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 248SG-5, as shown in FIG. 11-38, the reach is shown. In the latter half of the reach effect of any of the effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E, the image display device 5 is used to display the image when the first period is changed to the second period. The cut-in image 248SG005I having the same left-right width dimension as the left-right width dimension of the display area of 5 may be displayed with priority over other effect images. By doing so, when the transition from the first period to the second period is performed, the cut-in image 248SG005I is displayed in the image display device 5 with priority over the other production images, so that the first period to the second period It is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player when shifting to.

Further, when shifting from the second period to the third period, as shown in FIG. 11-39, the cut-in image 248SG005I is not displayed on the image display device 5, so that the cut-in image 248SG005I causes the third period. It is possible to prevent a reduction in the interest in the game due to the obstruction of the display of the production image.

Further, in the present modification 248SG-6, the latter half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E is also cut when the first period is changed to the second period. Displaying the in-image 248SG005I, that is, displaying the cut-in image 248SG005I does not affect whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (big hit expectation), so it is a big hit in any reach production. By executing the cut-in image 248SG005I regardless of the degree of expectation, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the start of the second period, so that the game interest can be improved.

In the present modification 248SG-6, the cut-in image 248SG005I has the same left-right width dimension as the left-right width dimension of the display area of the image display device 5, and has priority over other effect images. By using the image displayed in No. 5, a form in which a high-visibility specific effect image having higher visibility than any of the effect images displayed on the image display device 5 at the end of the first period is illustrated is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high-visibility specific effect image in the present invention is more visible than any effect image displayed on the image display device 5 at the end of the first period. If the image is high, the display position in the display area of the image display device 5 is different from that of the other effect images, the moving speed in the display area of the image display device 5 is faster than that of the other effect images, and other effects. The display change amount per unit time may be larger than that of the image, or the display color number or display pattern may be different from that of other production images.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, the effect control CPU 120 receives one of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α. An embodiment in which the effect can be executed and the reach effect D or the reach effect E can be executed based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach β has been illustrated. Not limited to this, the effect control CPU 120 reaches based on receiving either a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α or a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β. Any one of the effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E may be executable. In this way, it is possible to execute any of the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 receives the common variation pattern designation command. In this case, it is desirable that the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E all have the same period.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, with respect to the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C that can be executed by the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α, the reach effect A is executed most frequently, while the reach effect is produced. The execution frequency of C is the lowest, and the reach effect C has the highest expectation of a big hit, while the reach effect A has the lowest expectation of a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regarding these reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C, the reach effect A is executed most frequently, while the reach effect C is executed the least, but the jackpot expectations are all the same or the reach effect A and reach effect are all the same. The jackpot expectation of B may be the highest.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, the reach effect D and the reach effect E that can be executed by the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β are executed more frequently in the reach effect D than in the reach effect E. , The reach production E has a higher expectation of a big hit than the reach production D, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach production D and the reach production E are described in the reach production D. Is executed more frequently than the reach effect E, but the jackpot expectation may be the same, or the reach effect D may have a higher jackpot expectation than the reach effect E.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C, which can be executed by the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α, are executed by the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach β. Although the form in which the execution frequency is higher and the jackpot expectation is lower than that of the reach effect D and the reach effect E to be obtained is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C are used. May have a lower execution frequency and a higher expectation of a big hit than the reach effect D and the reach effect E.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the reach effect execution history buffer for loss, and immediately before that, the reach effect of the super reach is produced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to the present invention. When the CPU 120 receives a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α, the CPU 120 refers to the reach effect execution history buffer for loss, and the reach effect A and the reach effect B are executed according to the total number of executions of the reach effect A and the reach effect B. Or reach effect B may be restricted. For example, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the number of times each reach effect is executed in which the latest 10 variable display results stored in the reach effect time history buffer for loss are out of order, and the reach effect is being performed 10 times. When the reach effect A is executed four times or more, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, and when the reach effect B is executed twice or more, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. Further, when the reach effect A is executed four times or more and the reach effect B is executed two times or more in the ten reach effects, the execution of both the reach effect A and the reach effect B is restricted. , Instead, the reach effect C may be easily executed.

In the present specification, a plurality of feature portions and modified examples are disclosed as the present invention, but as an application form to the pachinko gaming machine 1, some of these plurality of feature portions and modified examples are combined. It may be applied, or only one of a plurality of feature parts and a modification may be applied.

For example, when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which any of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) can be set and the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit differs depending on the set set values. In, when an advantageous setting value (for example, 4 to 6) is set in the pachinko gaming machine, which has a higher ratio of the variable display result becoming a big hit than other setting values, the reach effect A and the reach effect B are executed. The number of consecutive executions of the reach effect A and the reach effect B until is limited may be different from that when other set values are set in the pachinko gaming machine.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C are provided as reach effects that can be executed by variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α, and the reach effect C is set to these reach effects A and reach. The form in which the reach production has the highest expectation of a big hit among the production B and the reach production C is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach production C includes the reach production A and the reach production B. Among the reach production C, reach production D, and reach production E, the reach production with the highest expectation of big hit, the reach production in which the variable display result is always a big hit (reach production with 100% expectation of big hit), and the variable display result are When it becomes a big hit, it may be a reach effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state of the 10th round big hit or the probabilistic big hit is the highest.

Furthermore, if the execution of the reach effect A (or reach effect B) is restricted when the advantageous set value is set for the pachinko gaming machine, another set value is set for the pachinko gaming machine. It may be possible to determine the execution of the reach effect A (or reach effect B) at a rate different from that of the case.

By doing so, the number of consecutive executions of the reach effect A and the reach effect B until the execution of the reach effect A and the reach effect B is restricted, and the execution of the reach effect A and the reach effect B are restricted. Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution ratio of the reach effect A and the reach effect B in the case, it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the feature unit 248SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-15, when the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, the execution decision ratio of the reach effect A decreases while the execution decision ratio of the reach effect B decreases. Although the increasing mode is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, the reach effect is produced at the rate of the decrease in the execution decision ratio of the reach effect A. It is possible to determine the execution of an alternative reach effect different from any of A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, and the determination ratio of reach effect B may not be increased. Similarly, when the execution of the reach effect B is restricted, the execution decision ratio of the reach effect B decreases while the execution decision ratio of the reach effect A increases, but the present invention is limited to this. If the execution of the reach effect B is restricted, the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach are reduced by the amount of the decrease in the execution decision ratio of the reach effect B. It is possible to determine the execution of the alternative reach effect different from any of the effect E, and the determination rate of the reach effect A may not be increased. By doing so, even when the execution of the reach effect A and the reach effect B is restricted, the relationship of the jackpot expectation between the reach effects of each super reach can be maintained.

The game machine capable of playing is not limited to a pachinko game machine, but may be a slot machine or a general game machine as long as it can play at least a predetermined game.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means that can execute control related to the game,
It is provided with an effect control means capable of executing control related to the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means.
The effect control means includes a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect.
The specific effect executing means is
Based on the common specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the first specific effect, the second specific effect composed of the first specific effect and the common effect period, the first specific effect, and the said A plurality of types of the specific effects including at least the first specific effect and the third specific effect that is executed less frequently than the second specific effect, which is an effect composed of the same effect period as the second specific effect. Is feasible and
When a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the first specific effect is executed and the control is not controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received. Is possible,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the second specific effect is executed and the control is not controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received. Is possible,
When the third specific effect is executed and is not controlled to the advantageous state, the third specific effect can be executed without limitation when the specific control information is subsequently received.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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