JP2021159562A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase the interest of a game machine that is controlled to be in a special state on the basis of the number of variable display executions.SOLUTION: During the period in which variation display is performed 100 times in a time reduction state A via a big winning A, a value of a relief time reduction counter is updated, thereby the number of variations from the end of the time reduction state A to the arrival of a relief time reduction remains 700 times. On the other hand, During the period in which variation display is performed 100 times in a probability variation state via a big winning B or a big winning C, the value of the relief time reduction counter is not updated, thereby the number of variations from the end of the probability variation state to the arrival of the relief time reduction remains 800 times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11-17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

For example, in Patent Document 1, after a normal jackpot occurs, the probability of being controlled to a normal gaming state and being determined to be a jackpot is set to about 1/300, and the number of times the special figure game is executed is set. A gaming machine is disclosed in which when a jackpot does not occur even after reaching 1000 times, the gaming state is controlled to a ceiling probability variation state, and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is increased to about 1/100. Further, it is disclosed that when a 1000-game jackpot does not occur in a normal game state, a time saving state may be generated instead of the ceiling probability change state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-95449 (paragraph 0058, paragraph 0133)

There is room for improving the interest of a gaming machine that can control the gaming state to a special state (time saving state) based on the number of times the variable display is executed, such as the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a gaming machine capable of controlling a gaming state to a special state based on the number of times a variable display is executed.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
Variable display of the first identification information (variable display of the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (variable display of the second special symbol) are executed, and the player is in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state). A controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1)
The special state (time saving state A, time saving state B, time saving state C, probability variation state (all are high base states)) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than the non-special state, and the advantageous state are more likely to be controlled than the non-specific state. A state control means (CPU103) that can be controlled to a specific state (probability change state (high probability state)), and
It is provided with an updating means (a part of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step 113IWS71) capable of updating numerical information (relief time reduction counter).
The update means
Numerical information can be updated depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed or the variable display of the second identification information is executed (the game control microcomputer 100 has the first special symbol. The relief time reduction counter can be updated when it fluctuates and when the second special symbol fluctuates),
Numerical information can be updated when controlled to the non-specific state, and numerical information is not updated when controlled to the specific state (the game control microcomputer 100 has a probability change flag set). If not, the relief time reduction counter is updated, but if the probability change flag is set, the relief time reduction counter is not updated),
As the advantageous state, there are a first advantageous state (big hit A (big hit that is difficult to control probability variation)) and a second advantageous state (big hit B, big hit C (big hit that is easy to control probability variation)).
The state control means (CPU103) is
When the special condition (the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0") is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (800 times) as the execution number of the variable display. It is possible to control to the special state (time saving state C (high base state)).
After being controlled to the first advantageous state, it can be controlled to the non-specific state and the special state (time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) after being controlled by the jackpot A), and the second advantageous state can be obtained. After being controlled, it is possible to control the specific state and the special state (the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) after being controlled by the jackpot B or the jackpot C).
The period from the end of the special state after the first advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition is shorter than the period from the end of the special state after the second advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition (big hit A). When controlled to, the variation display is performed 100 times in the time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state), so that the relief time saving is reached after the end of the time saving state A (the value of the relief time saving counter is "0". The number of fluctuations displayed until the result is () remains 700, while when the jackpot B or jackpot C is controlled, the fluctuation display is performed 100 times in the probability variation state (high accuracy / high base state). Therefore, the number of fluctuations displayed from the end of the probabilistic state until the relief time is reached (the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "0") remains 800 times).
Further equipped with an effect execution means (CPU 120 for effect control) for executing the effect,
The effect executing means can execute a special suggestion effect (countdown effect, etc.) related to the establishment of the special condition in a non-specific state (non-probability change state (low probability state)) before the special condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the disappointment when the special state ends without being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest. At the same time, when the timing of establishment of the special condition differs depending on the state before being controlled to the non-specific state, the establishment of the special condition can be suggested by the special suggestion effect, and the motivation to continue the game can be improved.

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 mounted on a 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 a big hit in the variable display of 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state, and the numerical range of the time saving loss. 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 in the feature part 01TM. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing each random number, (B1) and (B2) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table in the feature part 01TM. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a time reduction number determination table for each transition opportunity, and (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relief time reduction arrival rate for each set value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in the feature part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in the feature part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in the feature part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode concerning the variation pattern in the feature part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode concerning the variation pattern in the feature part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode concerning the variation pattern in the feature part 01TM. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command in a feature part 01TM. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the state transition in the feature part 01TM. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode relating to chance time, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode relating to play time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode concerning a battle ST. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode concerning the variation number display and the special number display. It is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the effect about the case where the relief time is shortened without passing through the big hit after clearing the RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode concerning the case where the relief time is shortened without passing through a big hit after clearing a RAM. It is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the effect about the case where the relief time is shortened without passing through the big hit after clearing the RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode concerning the case where the relief time is shortened without passing through a big hit after clearing a RAM. It is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the effect about the case where the relief time is shortened via the big hit after clearing the RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode concerning the case where the relief time is shortened via a big hit after clearing a RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode regarding the customer waiting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the effect mode concerning the variation pattern in the feature part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode regarding the relief time saving suggestion effect.

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

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

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 and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is 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 the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the 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. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the 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 hitting 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).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided 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 of an outer frame 1a formed in a vertically long square frame shape. 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 normal map 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 open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) 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, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (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 pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" 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 that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces 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 demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a 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 supply 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 supplied 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 rectifying 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 updatablely counts 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). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it 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 a control circuit such as a game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, an IC with a built-in watchdog timer, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power cutoff signal turns off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value continues for more than the power cutoff reference time. 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 the 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 an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, 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 counts updatable 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 output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it 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 big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

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

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

FIG. 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 a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random number 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 values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) 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 open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state 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 setting 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 number 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 a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a 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. When 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 gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 65317 to 65535 of the hit judgment values determines the time saving 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 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, the jackpot judgment value is within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range. 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 a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a 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 gaming 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 production 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 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 “4”. In this big hit middle effect processing, 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 “5”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a 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 execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program 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 01TM]
Next, the feature unit 01TM will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-1 to 11-29. In the present embodiment, after the power is turned on to the gaming machine (when the RAM clearing process is executed) or after the big hit occurs, the fluctuation display is continuously performed a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example) in a low accuracy state. Even if the next big hit does not occur, it may be controlled to the time saving state C (relief time saving state) among a plurality of types of time saving states. This relief time reduction is provided to rescue a player who has played a game for a long period of time but has not generated a big hit (for example, to suppress investment in the game). , In this example, it is a game state called "play time".

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot A is controlled among a plurality of types of jackpots, the variation display is performed 100 times in the time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) among the plurality of types of time saving states, so that the time saving is performed. While the number of fluctuations from the end of state A to the arrival of the rescue time reduction is 700 times remaining, if it is controlled to either jackpot B or jackpot C among multiple types of jackpots, it is a probabilistic state (high accuracy / high). Since the fluctuation display is performed 100 times in the base state), the number of fluctuations from the end of the probability change state to the arrival of the relief time reduction is 800 times remaining. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations in the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becomes "0" is 800 times, and after being controlled by the jackpot A. The number of fluctuations in the time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) is 100 times.

In the present embodiment, in the variation display when the relief time reduction is reached, the shutter image (see FIGS. 11-22 (2) and (3A)) is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5, so that the variation before the relief time reduction is reached. In the display, after reducing the visibility of the first background image (see FIG. 11-22 (1)) corresponding to the normal state displayed as the background image, the third background image corresponding to the relief time reduction as the background image. (See FIG. 11-22 (4A)) is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in the left game area where the game ball can flow down, and the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is formed. The right side is formed in the right game area where the game ball can flow down.

In the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed with a first large winning opening and a second large winning opening along the flow direction of the game ball. The first big prize opening is in an open state where the game ball can enter and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter by driving the opening and closing of the big prize opening door (not shown) by driving a solenoid (see Fig. 11-1). It is possible to change to. The second big prize opening is in an open state where the game ball can enter and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter by driving the opening and closing of the big prize opening door (not shown) by driving a solenoid (see Fig. 11-2). It is possible to change to.

Further, a first count switch 189SG023A capable of detecting a game ball is provided in the first prize opening, and a second count switch 189SG023B capable of detecting a game ball is provided in the second prize opening. There is.

That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area can win a prize in the general winning opening 10 and the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area can win a variable prize. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening, the general winning opening 10, the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 formed by the ball device 6B, and the passing gate 41. It is possible to pass through.

The switch circuit 110 in the present embodiment is connected to the first count switch 189SG023A, the second count switch 189SG023B, and the jackpot start switch 189SG024 built in the jackpot start gate 189SG042.

A plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the left game area cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area cannot win the first starting winning opening. There is.

The main substrate 11 in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 11-2 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a substrate case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, on the main board 11, a setting key 51 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state, and the like are displayed. A setting changeover switch 52 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value, and a door opening sensor 90 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 are provided. The set value change state in the present embodiment is also a state in which the clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state).

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 is housed in the board case together with the main board 11, and the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are housed in the board case. , It is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case so that it can be operated without opening the board case.

Since the board case having the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 3 in the closed state, and a predetermined door key is used. The operation becomes possible by opening the frame 3 for the gaming machine. Further, since the setting key 51 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 51. The setting key 51 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by the setting key. In this embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but these may be shared by one key.

In addition, a display monitor capable of displaying set values and base values is arranged on the board case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the variable display of the first special figure can be executed at a predetermined position of the gaming board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment (for example, the lower left position of the gaming area). The first special symbol display device 189SG004A, the second special symbol display device 189SG004B capable of executing variable display of the second special symbol, the first hold indicator 189SG025A capable of displaying the first hold storage number, and the second hold storage number display. Possible second hold indicator 189SG025B, normal symbol display 189SG020 capable of variable display of normal symbol, normal figure hold indicator 189SG025C capable of displaying the number of normal symbol hold storage, number of rounds of the jackpot game during the jackpot game A game in which a game ball such as a round display 189SG131 capable of displaying (big hit type), a big hit game state, a high accuracy high base state (probability variation state), and a low accuracy high base state (time saving state) is launched toward the right game area 189SG002R. Right-handed lamp 189SG132 that lights up in the state, probability variation lamp 189SG133 that lights up in the high accuracy high base state (probability variation state), time saving that lights up in the high accuracy high base state (probability variation state) and low accuracy high base state (time saving state) A game information display unit is provided in which the lamps 189SG134 are collectively arranged. The right-handed lamp 189SG132 is exceptionally lit from the timing when the variable display is stopped when the variable display result is a big hit when the game state is the normal state.

As shown in FIG. 11-1, game information (signals) is transmitted to the main board 11 via a terminal board (not shown) to an external device such as a management computer of the game hall in which the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. It is equipped with an information output circuit for output.

In the present embodiment, the second major winning opening is provided with a V winning opening and a discharge port on the downstream side of the V winning opening. Further, a variable V winning ball device (V lid) is provided on the upstream side of the V winning opening. The variable V winning ball device is changed into a closed state and an open state by a solenoid. That is, the game ball flowing down in the second large winning opening can pass through the V winning opening when the variable V winning ball device is in the open state, and the V winning opening when the variable V winning ball device is in the closed state. It shall not be able to pass through and flow down to the discharge port.

As shown in FIG. 11-1, the V switch 18SG023B1 capable of detecting that the game ball has passed through the V winning opening provided downstream of the second large winning opening on the main board 11 via the switch circuit 110. And the discharge switch 18SG023B2 that can detect that the game ball has passed through the discharge port are provided.

FIG. 11-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 11-2 (A), in the present embodiment, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern determination are performed on the main board 11 side. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the normal map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In the present embodiment, each random value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 11-2 (A), but the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these values is not limited to this. The range of the random number values MR1 to MR5 may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

In addition to the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 7, the determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-2 (B1). In addition to the jackpot type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 11-2 (B2), the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal figure display result judgment table (not shown), and the normal figure fluctuation pattern A decision table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

(Big hit type judgment table)
11-2 (B1) and 11-2 (B2) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 11-2 (B1) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 11-2 (B2) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is variably displayed). It is a table of cases.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11-2 (C). In the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C, in which the time saving control is executed over a maximum of 100 variable displays after the end of the jackpot gaming state, are provided. Further, these jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C are maximum after the end of the jackpot game by winning the V winning slot after the game ball wins the second jackpot in the first round of the jackpot game state. It is also a big hit in which probability variation control is executed over 100 variable displays.

In the present embodiment, the open state of the variable V winning ball device (V lid) includes a short open state (for example, 0.1 second) in which the open state is short and a long open state in which the open state is long. (For example, 15 seconds). In the jackpot A, the variable V winning ball device is in the short open state in the first round of the jackpot game state, and in the jackpot B and the jackpot C, the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state. And.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" changes the second big winning opening to the open state which is advantageous for the player in the first round, and the first big winning opening is advantageous for the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to a normal open state. Further, in the "big hit A", since the variable V winning ball device is in the short open state in the first round, it is extremely difficult to make the game ball win the V winning opening, and the probability variation control may be executed. Since it cannot be expected, it will be a substantial normal jackpot.

The big hit game state by "big hit B" changes the second big winning opening to the open state which is advantageous for the player in the first round, and the first big winning opening is advantageous for the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to a normal open state. Further, in the "big hit B", since the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, it is extremely easy to make the game ball win the V winning opening, and the probability variation control can be executed. Since it can be expected, it will be a substantial probability change jackpot.

The big hit game state by "big hit C" changes the second big winning opening to the open state which is advantageous for the player in the first round, and the first big winning opening is advantageous for the player in the second to tenth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to a normal open state. Further, in the "big hit C", since the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, it is extremely easy to make the game ball win the V winning opening, and the probability variation control can be executed. Since it can be expected, it will be a substantial probability change jackpot.

In the present embodiment, three types of jackpots A to C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot types are two or less or four. More than one type may be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B1), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 149 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to the jackpot A. 150 to 299 are assigned to jackpot B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B2), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot B. 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the game ball is likely to win the V winning opening in the first round of the jackpot game state at a rate of 50%, so that the jackpot is easily won. After the game is over, both probability variation control and time reduction control are implemented. Furthermore, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, there is a 100% probability that the game ball will be in a state where it is easy to win the V winning opening in the first round of the jackpot game state, so that the probability change control is performed after the jackpot game is completed. And time saving control are both implemented.

In this example, even if the jackpot is A, it is possible to win a V prize when the V lid is in the short open state, but it is extremely rare. Therefore, if the jackpot is A, It will be described as assuming that the probability change control is not executed without winning the V prize. Further, even when the jackpot B and the jackpot C are obtained, it is extremely rare that the V-winning is not made when the V lid is in the long open state, so that the jackpot B and the jackpot C are obtained. If this is the case, it will be described as assuming that the V prize is won and the probability variation control is executed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is determined by the special figure display result. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for.

[Display result judgment]
FIG. 11-3 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table in this embodiment. FIG. 11-3 (A) 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. 11-3 (B) shows the variable special figure. Shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when is the second special figure. 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. 11-3 (A), 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 number is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value in the range, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1224 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65535 are "big hit". It is assigned to "out of time", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of time". 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 2111 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. The cases where the set values are 2 to 6 are as shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), respectively.

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), 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 number is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value in the range, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1224 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65425 are "big hit". It is assigned to "out of time", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of time". 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 2111 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. The cases where the set values are 2 to 6 are as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), respectively.

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.

[Time reduction]
FIG. 11-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time reductions for each transition opportunity. As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), in this example, when the jackpot A occurs and the game ball does not win in the probability variation region, (1) the time saving control is performed 100 times and (2). ) It is controlled in the time saving state A (in this example, the chance time of 100 times of time saving) in which the low accuracy control is performed 100 times. Further, when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball wins the probability variation region, (1) the time saving control is performed 100 times, and (2) the probability variation control is performed 100 times. (In this example, the battle ST is performed 100 times in a short time). Further, when the time-saving missed symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal state, (1) time-saving control is performed 100 times, and (2) low-accuracy control is performed 100 times in time-saving state B (in this example, in this example). It is controlled by the chance time of 100 times of time reduction. Further, when the fluctuation is performed 800 times without being controlled by the jackpot in the low accuracy state, (1) the time saving control is performed 800 times, and (2) the time saving control is performed 800 times. (In this example, the play time) is controlled. However, after the end of the time saving state C, even if the fluctuation is performed 800 times again without being controlled by the jackpot in the low probability state, the time saving state C is not controlled again based on this.

In this embodiment, even if the out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed in the high base state (probability change state, time reduction state), the game state transition control is not performed (the time reduction state is not controlled to 100 times of time reduction). Is. This is because it does not reduce the degree of relief of the player. For example, if the player is configured to re-control to the time-saving state of 100 times of time-saving based on the stop display of the missed symbol with time-saving when it is controlled to the probability-changing state that tends to be a big hit, the player. It is not preferable because it controls from a favorable state to a disadvantageous state. Therefore, it is configured to control the time reduction state to the time reduction state of 100 times of the time reduction number only when the gaming state controlled when the time-reduced out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed is the normal state.

FIG. 11-4 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the relief time reduction arrival rate for each set value. The relief time reduction arrival rate is the rate controlled to the time reduction state via the relief time reduction. Since the time saving state via the relief time saving is controlled by fluctuating n times (800 times in this example) without being controlled by the jackpot game state, the relief time saving arrival rate K is as follows. It can be calculated in this way.

K = {(1-ML) ^ n} x 100
(K = Relief time reduction arrival rate, ML = jackpot probability, n = number of fluctuations)

Specifically, for example, if the set value is "1", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/319, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 8.1%, and if the set value is "2", the jackpot probability ML is Since it is about 1/310, the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 7.5%, and if the set value is "3", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/300, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 6.9%. If the set value is "4", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/290, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 6.3%, and if the set value is "5", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/280. The relief time reduction arrival rate K is 5.7%, and if the set value is "6", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/270, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 5.1%.

In this way, the lower the jackpot probability is, the higher the relief time reduction arrival rate is. As a result, the player can be rescued even if the set value has a low jackpot probability.

[Variation pattern]
11-5 to 11-7 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the variation pattern table in the present embodiment. FIG. 11-5 (A) shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table for the normal state excluding the relief time shortening rush fluctuation. Of these, FIG. 11-5 (A1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss, and FIG. 11-5 (A2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits. Further, FIG. 11-5 (B) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for reaching the relief time reduction in the normal state. Of these, FIG. 11-5 (B1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss, and FIG. 11-5 (B2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits.

Further, FIG. 11-6 (C) shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table for the time saving state A controlled via the jackpot A. Of these, FIG. 11-6 (C1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss, and FIG. 11-6 (C2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits. Further, FIG. 11-6 (D) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the time saving state B controlled via the time saving loss. Of these, FIG. 11-6 (D1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss, and FIG. 11-6 (D2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits.

Further, FIG. 11-7 (E) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the time saving state C controlled via the relief time saving. Of these, FIG. 11-7 (E1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss, and FIG. 11-7 (E2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits. Further, FIG. 11-7 (F) is a fluctuation pattern determination table for the probability variation state controlled via either the jackpot B or the jackpot C, and the fluctuation pattern determination when the number of fluctuations is the 1st to 99th rotations. A concrete example of the table is shown. Of these, FIG. 11-7 (F1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss, and FIG. 11-7 (F2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits. Further, FIG. 11-7 (G) is a fluctuation pattern determination table for the probability variation state controlled via either the jackpot B or the jackpot C, and is a fluctuation pattern determination table when the number of fluctuations is the 100th rotation. A concrete example is shown. Of these, FIG. 11-7 (G1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss, and FIG. 11-7 (G2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits.

<Variation pattern without reach>
In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns without reach (“non-reach out of reach”, “non-reach out of B”, “shortening out of variation”, “ultra-shortening out of variation”, “extremely ultra-shortening out of variation”) are variations. This is a variation pattern in which the combination of decorative symbols indicating that the reach is not established and the variation display result is "off" after the display is started is stopped and displayed. The details of the fluctuation pattern of "non-reach out-of-reach B" will be described later.

In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns without reach, the fluctuation display period when it is determined to be the fluctuation patterns of "non-reach out of reach" and "non-reach out of reach B" is 12000 ms, and the fluctuation of "shortened out of reach". The fluctuation display period when it is determined to be a pattern is 5000 ms, and the fluctuation display period when it is determined to be a "ultra-shortened fluctuation outlier" fluctuation pattern is 3000 ms, and it is determined to be an "extremely shortened fluctuation outlier" fluctuation pattern. When this is done, the variable display period is 1500 ms. Of these, the fluctuation pattern of "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation" is a fluctuation pattern that can be determined only in the time saving state C, and is in another gaming state (time saving state A, time saving state B, probability change state) in which the time saving control is executed. The variation display period is shorter than any variation pattern determined when controlled.

<Variation pattern with normal reach>
In the present embodiment, with regard to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the normal reach (“normal reach loss”, “normal reach loss B”, “normal reach jackpot”), the super reach effect (battle effect) described later is executed after the reach state is established. The final display result is fixed and stopped without any notice. The details of the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach loss B" will be described later.

In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the normal reach, the fluctuation display period when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach out of" and "normal reach out of B" is 20000 ms, and it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach jackpot". In this case, the variable display period is 30,000 ms.

<Variation pattern with super reach>
In the present embodiment, fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach (“super reach miss A-1”, “super reach miss A-2”, “super reach miss”, “super reach jackpot A-1”, “super reach jackpot A” -2 "," Super Reach Jackpot A-3 "," Super Reach Jackpot "), after the reach state is established, as a super reach production, a big hit is won by a battle between a friendly character and an enemy character. A battle effect is executed to notify whether or not the battle effect is performed, and the final display result is fixed and stopped after the battle effect is completed. Here, when the final display result is "off", the effect of defeating the ally character to the enemy character (defeat effect) is executed. On the other hand, when the final display result is "big hit", the effect that the ally character wins the enemy character (victory effect) is executed, or the effect that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character (defeat effect) is executed. After the execution, the effect (revival effect) in which the ally character revives and wins the enemy character is executed.

<Variation pattern other than when the relief time is shortened>
(Out of super reach / big hit)
In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach, in the fluctuation pattern of "out of super reach", the defeat effect is executed in the battle effect after the reach state is established. Further, in the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot" among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach, the victory production is executed in the battle production after the reach state is established.

(Out of Super Reach A-1)
In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach, in the fluctuation pattern of "super reach out of A-1", an eye-catching image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 after the defeat effect is executed in the battle effect. (See FIG. 11-8). FIG. 12-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to the fluctuation display when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “super reach out of A-1”.

As shown in FIG. 11-8 (1), the effect control CPU 120 executes a battle effect at a timing that should be developed into a super reach in the fluctuation pattern. Here, as the battle effect is executed, the image display device 5 displays the ally character 01TM100A and the enemy character 01TM100B.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character "0" in the first reserved storage number display area 01TM041 based on the fact that the first reserved storage number is 0, and the second reserved storage number is 0. The character "0" is displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 01TM042 based on the above, and the variable display currently being executed is supported in the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5. The active display 01TM003 is displayed. The effect control CPU 120 executes variable display of small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r.

In the present embodiment, the first active display guide 01TM023A for displaying the active display in the active display area is displayed during the period when the time reduction control is not performed. The first active display guide 01TM023A is displayed even when the variable display of the special symbol is not executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (2), the effect control CPU 120 suggests that the victory or defeat of the battle is decided in the state where the ally character 01TM100A is launching the final attack on the enemy character 01TM100B in the battle effect. The battle effect image 01TM150 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (3), the effect control CPU 120 executes the defeat effect. In the defeat effect, with the image display device 5 displaying the defeated ally character 01TM100A to the enemy character 01TM100B, the characters "defeat" are displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols (“767” in this example), which suggests that the display result is “off”, is stopped swinging. At this time, in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r, the variable display of the small symbol is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (4), at the timing when the super reach in the fluctuation pattern should be ended, the effect control CPU 120 ends the battle effect, and the image display device 5 displays the ally character 01TM100A and the enemy character 01TM100B. , The combination of the characters "defeat" and the decorative pattern ("767" in this example) is erased, and the eye-catching image 01TM200 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. The eye-catching image 01TM200 contains information that is not related to the display result, such as the model name of the gaming machine (“FEVER ZZ” in this example), and a notice effect for notifying whether or not the jackpot is controlled. It does not contain any information that could be misleading.

In the present embodiment, the value of the first reserved storage number, the value of the second reserved storage number, and the small symbol have a higher display priority than the eye-catching image 01TM200 (the display layer is higher and is displayed in the foreground). It looks like). Therefore, from the front to the back, the player displays (1) the value of the first reserved memory number, the value of the second reserved memory number, and the small symbol, and (2) the eye-catching image 01TM200 in this order. It looks like there is.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (5), the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the eye-catching image 01TM200 at the timing when the display of the eye-catching image is started and a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) elapses. Then, in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, a combination of decorative symbols (“767” in this example) is displayed (stops swinging), and the background image of the decorative symbol is the sky and mountains. The first background image 01TM310 showing a sunny landscape including the above is displayed. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols is continued in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (6), the effect control CPU 120 that received the symbol confirmation designation command at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variation display of the first special symbol is the final combination of decorative symbols ( In this example, "767") is fixedly stopped, and the active display 01TM003 is erased from the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5. At this time, the combination of small symbols (“767” in this example) is fixedly stopped in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "off" is fixedly stopped.

(Super Reach Jackpot A-1)
In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach, in the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-1", the victory effect is executed in the battle effect (see FIG. 11-9). FIG. 11-9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to the fluctuation display when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “super reach jackpot A-1”.

As shown in FIG. 11-9 (1), the effect control CPU 120 executes a battle effect at a timing that should be developed into a super reach in the fluctuation pattern. Here, as the battle effect is executed, the image display device 5 displays the ally character 01TM100A and the enemy character 01TM100B. The first reserved storage number, the second reserved storage number, the active display, and the display control of the small symbol are the same as those in FIG. 11-8 (1).

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (2), the effect control CPU 120 suggests that the victory or defeat of the battle is decided in the state where the ally character 01TM100A is launching the final attack on the enemy character 01TM100B in the battle effect. The battle effect image 01TM150 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (3), the effect control CPU 120 executes the winning effect. In the victory effect, with the image display device 5 displaying the ally character 01TM100A that has won the enemy character 01TM100B, the characters "victory" are displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols (“777” in this example) suggesting that the display result is a “big hit” is stopped swinging. At this time, in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r, the variable display of the small symbol is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (4), the effect control CPU 120 that received the symbol confirmation designation command at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variation display of the first special symbol is the final combination of decorative symbols ( In this example, "777") is fixedly stopped, and the active display 01TM003 is erased from the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5. At this time, the combination of small symbols (“777” in this example) is fixedly stopped in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "big hit" is fixedly stopped.

(Super reach jackpot A-2)
In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach, in the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-2", an eye-catching image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 after the defeat effect is executed in the battle effect. Then, after displaying the eye-catching image, the revival effect is executed (see FIG. 11-10). FIG. 11-10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to the fluctuation display when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “super reach jackpot A-2”.

Since the effect configuration in FIGS. 11-10 (1) to (5) is the same as the effect configuration in the variation pattern of "Super Reach Off A-1" shown in FIGS. 11-8 (1) to (5), The explanation is omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (6), the effect control CPU 120 executes the revival effect at the timing when the revival effect in the variation pattern should be executed. In the revival effect, the character "Resurrection" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 with the ally character 01TM100A displayed on the image display device 5, and the display result is "Resurrection" in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The combination of decorative symbols (“777” in this example) suggesting that it is a “big hit” is stopped swinging. At this time, in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r, the variable display of the small symbol is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (7), the effect control CPU 120 that received the symbol confirmation designation command at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variation display of the first special symbol is the final combination of decorative symbols ( In this example, "777") is fixedly stopped, and the active display 01TM003 is erased from the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5. At this time, the combination of small symbols (“777” in this example) is fixedly stopped in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "big hit" is fixedly stopped.

In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach, the fluctuation display period when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "out of super reach" is 40,000 ms, and when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot". The fluctuation display period is 70,000 ms, and the fluctuation display period when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "super reach out of A-1" is 50,000 ms, and when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "super reach out of A-2". The fluctuation display period is 50,000 ms, and the fluctuation display period when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-1" is 70,000 ms, and when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-2". The fluctuation display period is 100,000 ms, and the fluctuation display period when it is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of the “super reach jackpot A-3” is 100,000 ms.

<Fluctuation pattern when the relief time is shortened>
In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns when the relief time is shortened, the fluctuation patterns without super reach (“non-reach loss B”, “normal reach loss B”) will be described later during the period from the start of the fluctuation to the end of the fluctuation. By executing the shutter effect in which the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed, the visibility of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is reduced (see FIGS. 11-22). The shutter image is an image having a higher display priority than the decorative pattern or the background image (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in the foreground). Therefore, it seems to the player that only the shutter image is displayed.

In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns when the display result at the time of reaching the relief time reduction is "missing", the fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach ("super reach losing A-2") is "super reach losing A-1". Although various effects (defeat effect, eye-catching image, decorative pattern, background image, corresponding display (hold display and active display), etc.) similar to the fluctuation pattern of are executed, the timing when the defeat effect ends (eye-catching image is During the period from the display timing) to the end of the fluctuation, the shutter effect of displaying the shutter image 01TM250 is executed, so that the visibility of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is reduced (FIG. See 11-24). The shutter image is an image having a higher display priority than the various images (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in the foreground). Therefore, it seems to the player that only the shutter image is displayed.

In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns when the display result at the time of reaching the relief time reduction is "big hit", the fluctuation pattern with super reach ("super reach jackpot A-3") is "super reach jackpot A-2". Although various effects similar to the fluctuation pattern of (defeat effect, eye-catching image, resurrection effect, decorative pattern, background image, corresponding display, etc.) are executed, the timing at which the defeat effect ends (timing when the eye-catching image is displayed) ) To the start of the revival effect, the shutter effect is executed, so that the visibility of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is lowered.

<[For normal state (when relief time is not reached)] Fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-5 (A1), in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for normal state (when relief time reduction has not been reached)], 1 to 1 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Up to 900 are assigned to the "non-reach out of reach" variation pattern, 901 to 950 are assigned to the "normal reach out of reach" variation pattern, and 951 to 997 are assigned to the "super reach out of reach A-1" variation. Assigned to the pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11-5 (A2), in the [for big hit] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for normal state (when relief time reduction has not been reached)], 1 to 1 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Up to 100 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach jackpot", 101 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-1", and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-2". Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of.

<[For normal state (when the rescue time is shortened)] Fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-5 (B1), in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for normal state (when the rescue time is shortened)], 1 to 900 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "non-reach out of B", 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach out of B", and 951 to 997 are assigned to the "super reach out of A-2". Assigned to a variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11-5 (B2), in the [for jackpot] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for normal state (when the rescue time is shortened)], 1 to 997 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach Jackpot A-3".

<[For time saving state A] Fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-6 (C1), in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for time saving state A], 1 to 100 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is "ultra-shortened". It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of fluctuation", 101 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of shortened fluctuation", and 901 to 950 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of normal reach", 951. ~ 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of super reach".

As shown in FIG. 11-6 (C2), in the [for jackpot] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for time saving state A], 1 to 200 of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997 are "normal reach jackpots". Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach Jackpot" from 2001 to 997.

<[For time saving state B] Fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-6 (D1), in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for time saving state B], 1 to 800 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is "ultra-shortened". It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of fluctuation", 801 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of shortened fluctuation", and 901 to 950 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of normal reach", 951. ~ 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "out of super reach".

As shown in FIG. 11-6 (D2), in the [for big hit] fluctuation pattern judgment table of [for time saving state B], 1 to 200 of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 are "normal reach big hits". Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach Jackpot" from 2001 to 997.

<[For time saving state C] Fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-7 (E1), in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for time saving state C], 1 to 990 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is "extremely supernatural". It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "shortening fluctuation deviation", and 991 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach deviation".

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (E2), in the [for big hit] fluctuation pattern judgment table of [for time saving state C], 1 to 200 of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 are "normal reach big hits". Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach Jackpot" from 2001 to 997.

<[Probability change state (1st to 99th rotations)] Fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-7 (F1), in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table of [for probability change state (1st to 99th rotations)], 1 to 1 of the range of judgment values of MR3 1 to 997. Up to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation out", 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach out of", and 951 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach out of". Assigned.

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (F2), in the [Big hit] fluctuation pattern determination table of [Probability change state (1st to 99th rotations)], 1 to 1 of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. Up to 200 are assigned to the "normal reach jackpot" fluctuation pattern, and 2001 to 997 are assigned to the "super reach jackpot" fluctuation pattern.

<[Probability change state (100th rotation)] Fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-7 (G1), in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern judgment table of [for probability change state (100th rotation)], 1 to 900 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortened fluctuation deviation + result image display", and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach deviation + result image display".

In this example, in the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation deviation + result image display", after the same effect as the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation deviation" is executed, the result image described later is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Is displayed (see FIG. 11-19 (3)). Further, in the variation pattern of "super reach loss + result image display", the result image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 after the same effect as the variation pattern of "super reach loss" is executed (FIG. 11-19 (3))

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (G2), in the [Big hit] fluctuation pattern determination table of [Probability change state (100th rotation)], 1 to 997 out of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. Is assigned to the "super reach jackpot" fluctuation pattern.

[Direction control command]
FIG. 11-11 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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. 11-11 (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. 11-11 (A), the command 81XXH is used to display the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbols on 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 (fluctuation time) such as a decorative pattern that is variably displayed in areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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 8C00H 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. 11-11 (B), the determination result (preliminary) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "missing time saving". Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (decision result) and the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is a jackpot.

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command in which the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result is "out of time reduction".

Command 8FXH stops (confirms) the variable display of the decorative symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, and starts the next variable display. This is a symbol confirmation specification command that specifies the symbol confirmation period until the operation is performed.

In the symbol confirmation designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (C), the command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation A designation command in which the change of the special symbol is terminated and the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. The command 8F01H is a symbol confirmation B designation command in which the change of the special symbol is completed and the symbol confirmation period is 15 seconds. The command 8F02H is a symbol confirmation C designation command in which the change of the special symbol is completed and the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds.

In the present embodiment, (i) the case where the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed, and (ii) the relief time is shortened after passing through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed. A symbol confirmation designation command in which different EXT data are set in the relief time reduction arrival variation is transmitted depending on the case of arrival. Specifically, (i) When the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed, the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival variation. The command is sent. Further, when (ii) the relief time reduction is reached after passing through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed, the symbol confirmation B designation command in which the symbol confirmation period is 15 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival variation is transmitted. ..

The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command E1XXH is a remaining time reduction number notification command for notifying the remaining time reduction control number in the time reduction state (time reduction state A, time reduction state B) excluding the relief time reduction. The command E2XXH is a remaining probability change number notification command that notifies the remaining probability change control number in the probability change state.

The command 91XXH is a command for specifying the number of relief time reductions at the time of restoration, and is an effect control command for converting the value of the relief time reduction counter into a hexadecimal number and designating the value at the time of power restoration. In the recovery time reduction count specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (D), each value (4 digit value) of the relief time reduction counter value (4 digit value) at the time of power restoration (1st digit, 2nd digit, 3rd digit). Different EXT data are set according to the (4th and 4th digits).

In the recovery time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (D), the commands 9100H to 910FH specify the first digit of the relief time reduction number value 1 command for recovery relief time reduction. Is. The commands 9110H to 911FH are two commands for specifying the number of times of relief time reduction at the time of recovery, which specifies the second digit of the value of the number of times of relief time reduction. The commands 9130H to 913FH are three commands for specifying the number of times of relief time reduction at the time of recovery, which specifies the third digit of the value of the number of times of relief time reduction. The commands 9140H to 914FH are four commands for specifying the number of times of relief time reduction at the time of recovery, which specifies the fourth digit of the value of the number of times of relief time reduction.

The command 94XXH is a command for specifying the number of relief time reductions, and is an effect control command for designating the remaining number of fluctuations (the number of times of 126 times or less) until the relief time is shortened. In the relief time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (E), different EXT data are set according to the remaining number of fluctuations (the number of times of 126 times or less) until the relief time is shortened.

In the relief time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (E), the command 9400H is a relief time reduction number A designation command that specifies that the relief time reduction has been reached. The command 9401H is a relief time reduction number B designation command that specifies that there are 1 to 125 remaining times until the relief time reduction is reached. The command 947EH is a relief time reduction number C designation command that specifies that there are 126 remaining times until the relief time reduction is reached. The command 947FH is a relief time reduction number D designation command that specifies that there are 127 or more times remaining until the relief time reduction is reached.

The command 96XXH is a command for designating the number of times of relief time reduction 2, and is an effect control command for designating the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100 times) until the relief time is shortened. In the relief time reduction number 2 designation command, for example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100 times) until the relief time reduction is set is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 100, the command 9601H is transmitted as a command for specifying the number of relief times 2, and if the remaining number of fluctuations is 700, the number of relief times is shortened. 1 Command 9607H is transmitted as a designated command.

[Game control main processing]
FIG. 11-12 is a flowchart showing the game control main process in the present embodiment. In this example, the processes of steps S1 to S7, the processes of steps S8 to S9, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 are the same as those processes shown in FIG.

In this example, when the effect control command instructing the recovery from the power failure is transmitted in step S7, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction counter for counting the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened. A control is performed in which a value obtained by converting the value of the current relief time reduction counter into a hexadecimal number is set and a recovery time reduction time designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step S01TM0013).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to set a value corresponding to the value of the current relief time reduction counter and transmit the relief time reduction designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step S01TM0014). For example, when the current value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 125 times, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 9401H as the relief time reduction number designation command. Therefore, in this example, if the RAM clear process is not executed and the recovery process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the relief time reduction number specification command is transmitted and the remaining number of fluctuations up to the current relief time reduction. Will be notified.

In this example, a command for specifying the number of times of relief time for recovery and a command for specifying the number of times of relief time are transmitted separately from the command for recovery at the time of power failure recovery, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. .. For example, the EXT data of the recovery command (for example, the power-on designation command) transmitted in step S7 may be configured to be set with a value corresponding to the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened and transmitted. ..

Further, when the effect control command instructing the initialization is transmitted in step S9, the CPU 103 sets "800" in the relief time reduction counter (step S01TM0015). Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter. That is, in this example, if a big hit does not occur even if the fluctuation display is executed 800 times after the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the relief time is shortened and the time reduction state C is controlled. Will be done. In this example, since the effect control command for instructing the initialization to be transmitted in step S9 and the initial value (“800”) set in the relief time reduction counter correspond to each other, the CPU 103 performs initialization. It is also possible to specify the initial value to be set in the relief time reduction counter based on the transmission of the instruction control command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction counter (it is "800" in this example), sets the value obtained by converting the current relief time reduction counter value into a hexadecimal number, and sets the recovery time reduction time reduction. Control is performed to transmit the number of times designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step S01TM0016).

In this example, when the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter to make the initial setting, but only in such a mode. Instead, it may be configured not to perform the initial setting of the relief time reduction counter when the RAM clear processing is executed. With such a configuration, the game can be started from the state where the value of the relief time reduction counter on the previous day is continued, so that the investment amount until the relief time is shortened can be reduced and the player is not disadvantaged. be able to.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, the relief time reduction counter is not initially set only when the ON of the clear switch is detected (Y in step S3) and the RAM clear processing is executed, and the RAM is configured. When an abnormality is detected (N in steps S4 and S5) and the RAM clear process is executed, the relief time reduction counter may be initially set.

[Time saving flag, probability change flag]
In the present embodiment, the time saving flag can be set when any of the conditions for controlling the time saving state is satisfied. The time saving flag includes a time saving flag A, a time saving flag B, and a time saving flag C. In the following description, clearing (or clearing) the flag may be described as resetting the flag.

The time saving flag A is set when the time saving state A via the jackpot A is controlled. This time saving flag A is set when the big hit game state of the big hit A ends, and when the time saving state A ends (the timing when the big hit occurs during the time saving state A, the 100 times time saving control ends and the normal state ends. It is erased at the timing controlled by.

The time saving flag B is set when the time saving state B is controlled via the time saving loss. This time saving flag B is set when the display result that is out of time saving is fixedly stopped, and when the time saving state B ends (the timing when a big hit occurs during the time saving state B, the time saving control of 100 times ends. It is erased at the timing controlled to the normal state and the timing controlled to the time saving state C).

The time saving flag C is set when the time saving state C controlled via the relief time saving is controlled. This time saving flag C is set to 800 times of variation display in which the display result does not become a big hit symbol when the RAM is cleared and 800 times of variation display is executed, or in a low accuracy state after the end of the big hit game state. Is set when is executed, and is deleted when the time saving state C ends (timing when a big hit occurs during the time saving state C, timing when 800 times of time saving control ends and is controlled to the normal state, etc.). ..

The probability change flag is set when the probability change state is controlled. In the present embodiment, when the V prize is won in the first round of the big hit game, the probability change flag is set as the game state is controlled to the probability change state when the big hit game ends. This probability change flag is cleared at the timing when the probability change state ends (the timing when a big hit occurs during the probability change state, the timing when the 100th probability change control is executed and controlled to the normal state, etc.). For example, when the probability change flag is determined to be YES in step S01TM69A of FIG. 11-14 described later, the probability change flag is erased based on the 100th time since the fluctuation display is controlled to the probability change state.

[Special symbol normal processing]
11-13 and 11-14 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 113IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is confirmed. If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step 113IWS52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second hold storage number counter for counting the second hold storage number is 0. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to the data indicating "second" (step 113IWS53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 113IWS54).

In the present embodiment, by executing the processes of steps 113IWS52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 113IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 113IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (step 113IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number from the random number buffer area (step 113IWS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 113IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads a hit determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs a big hit determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 12-1) with a hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. In this case, if the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is not set (if the probability variation state is low), the CPU 103 performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for low probability. Further, if the probability variation flag is set (in the case of a high probability state), the CPU 103 makes a big hit determination using the big hit determination value for high probability. When the value of the hit determination random number matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 12-1, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot.

When it is decided to make a big hit (Y in step 113IWS63), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (step 113IWS64), and the CPU 103 is for type determination stored in the random number buffer area. The type (big hit A, big hit B, big hit C) corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number is determined as the big hit type (step 113IWS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS70.

On the other hand, if it is not decided to make a big hit (N in step 113IWS63), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not any of the time saving flag A to the time saving flag C is set (step 113IWS79). If any of the time saving flag A to the time saving flag C is set (that is, if it is in the time saving state), the process proceeds to step 113IWS66. In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS79, when the time saving state is in progress, it is determined that the time saving is lost as it is without performing the time saving loss determination process of step 113IWS81. ..

In this example, the design is configured so that the out-of-time symbol cannot be stopped when the time is shortened, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even in the time saving state, the time saving loss determination (step 113IWS81) is executed, and if it is determined that the time saving is lost, the time saving missing symbol is stopped and displayed, but the game state based on the stop of the time saving missing symbol. It may be possible not to perform (disable) the transition or the setting of the number of time reductions. In that case, although the special symbol with the time reduction is stopped and displayed, the decorative design or the small design may be stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the time reduction or the design (for example, the design without the time reduction).

If the time saving state C is controlled and the time saving number counter value is 600, the time saving state B can be controlled 100 times based on the stop of the time saving missed symbol. Since the number of time reductions changes from 600 times to 100 times, the degree of relief of the player becomes low. Therefore, as described above, it is disadvantageous for the player to have a configuration in which the time-saving out-of-time symbol cannot be stopped in the time-saving state, or the transition control of the game state based on the stop of the time-saving out-of-time symbol is not invalidated. It is prevented from performing various controls.

If neither of the time reduction flags is set (that is, if it is not in the time reduction state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step 113IWS80). If the probability change flag is set (that is, if it is in the probability change state), the process proceeds to step 113IWS66. In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS80, when the probability change state is in effect, it is determined that the step 113IWS81 is left as it is without the time reduction without performing the time reduction loss determination process. ..

If the probability change flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the probability change state), the CPU 103 uses the time reduction loss determination table for determining whether or not the time reduction is lost, and uses the time reduction loss determination random number as the random number for the time reduction deviation determination. The lottery process is performed based on the above, and it is determined whether or not the time saving is lost (step 113IWS81). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the display result judgment table for the first special symbol is selected, and it is decided that the time reduction is lost with a probability of about 1/300. (See Fig. 11-3). If the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the display result determination table for the second special symbol is selected, and it is determined that the time reduction is lost with a probability of about 1/600. (See FIG. 11-3).

In this example, by performing the special symbol normal processing, the relief time reduction condition (relief time reduction count counter value is subtracted to control the relief time reduction regardless of the variable display result (big hit, time reduction loss, loss), and " 0 ”) can occur. In this example, even if the variation display of a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example) is finished, the time saving state A is set based on the jackpot A, and the time saving state B is set based on the stop of the missed symbol with the time saving. It is controlled to the time saving state C based on the fact that the next big hit did not occur, but when the variable display result of the fluctuation that the relief time saving condition is satisfied becomes a big hit, or the relief time saving condition is satisfied. It is assumed that the variable display result of the fluctuation may be out of time. Therefore, when the variable display result of the fluctuation in which the relief time saving condition is satisfied becomes a big hit, the time saving state A is controlled based on the big hit, and the variable display result of the fluctuation in which the relief time saving condition is satisfied is out of the time saving. In that case, it is configured to control to the time saving state C based on the relief time saving.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display during the time reduction state is 0 (step 113IWS66). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the time reduction counter value (step 113IWS67), and confirms whether or not the subtracted time reduction counter value is 0 (step 113IWS68). ). If the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction end flag indicating that the time reduction state ends at the end of the fluctuation (step 113IWS69).

In this example, steps 113IWS66 to S69 are executed before the count processing of the number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction after step 113IWS71 to perform the subtraction processing of the time reduction counter. I can't be limited. For example, it may be configured to execute the subtraction process of the time reduction counter after executing the counting process of the number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction after step 113IWS71. In this case, for example, in the case of a variable display that shortens the relief time, if the subtraction process is executed after setting "800" in the time reduction counter (see step 113IWS172), the value of the time reduction counter becomes 1 extra. Since the value is subtracted, the value of the time reduction counter may be added by 1 again after the subtraction process in the variable display in which the relief time is shortened. Further, it may be configured to set "801", which is one more time reduction counter, in advance.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability change flag is set (step S01TM69A). If the probability change flag is set (that is, if it is in the probability change state), the process proceeds to step 113IWS84. In this example, when the processing of step S01TM69A is executed, the processing after step 113IWS70 (particularly the processing of step S113IWS71) is not performed when the probabilistic state is in the probabilistic state. In this example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is not subtracted even if the fluctuation display is executed during the battle ST). If the probability change flag is not set (that is, if it is in the non-probability change state), the process proceeds to step S113IWS70.

In the present embodiment, when the probability change flag is set, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84 without executing the processing after step 113IW70. However, the probability change flag is not limited to such a form. If it is set, the process proceeds to step 113IW70, but the process of step 113IW71 may not be executed. That is, although the value of the relief time reduction counter is not updated, the relief time reduction number designation command or the relief time reduction number 2 designation command corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter that has not been updated may be transmitted.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (Y in step 113IWS70). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (Y in step 113IWS70), the process proceeds to step 113IWS84. When the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 at this point, the timing after the time reduction state (time reduction state C) via the relief time reduction has already been controlled (the time reduction state C is controlled or the time reduction state C). It is a timing in which the normal state is controlled after the fluctuation is performed 800 times in the above state), and the big hit that is the trigger for setting 800 in the relief time reduction counter is not generated. If the value of the relief time reduction counter is not 0 (N in step 113IWS70), the value of the relief time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 (step 113IWS71). Further, in this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS71, regardless of whether the variation display of the first special symbol is executed or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. , The value of the relief time reduction counter is updated uniformly.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (step 113IWS72). If the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 126 or less (N in step 113IWS72), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter in the EXT data and produces a relief time reduction specification command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 (step 113IWS73). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 9401H as the relief time reduction number designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 126, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 947EH as the relief time reduction number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS74). If the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84. If the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a relief time reduction determination flag indicating that the time reduction state C is controlled at the end of the fluctuation based on the occurrence of the relief time reduction (step 113IWS75). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (Y in step 113IWS72), the CPU 103 uniformly sets 7FH as EXT data and issues a command 957FH as a relief time reduction designation command for effect control. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 (step 113IWS76). Next, in the CPU 103, is the number of remaining fluctuations up to the relief time shortened in units of 100 times (in this example, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times)? It is confirmed whether or not (step 113IWS77). Whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction is in units of 100 can be determined by checking the value of the relief time reduction counter. If the remaining number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction is in units of 100 times, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter in the EXT data, and directs and controls the relief time reduction 2 designation command. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 (step 113IWS78). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 100, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 9601H as the relief time reduction 2 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 700, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 9607H as the relief time reduction 2 designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84.

In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) counts the number of remaining fluctuations up to the relief time reduction, and sends a relief time reduction number designation command or a relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to count the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened and execute the fanning effect and the countdown effect described later.

Further, for example, when the relief time reduction counter is set ("800" is set) at the timing when the relief time is shortened and the relief time is configured to be continuously generated, only when the relief time is shortened for the first time. It is configured to send the relief time reduction number specification command and the relief time reduction number 2 specified command, and when the relief time is shortened after the second time, the relief time reduction number specification command and the relief time reduction number 2 specified command are not sent. May be good.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type (step 113IWS84). In this case, for example, if it is decided to be the jackpot A, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "2", and if it is decided to be the jackpot B, the stop symbol of the special symbol is "3". If it is decided and it is decided to be a jackpot C, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "7", and if it is decided to be out of time, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "1". However, if it is decided to be out of the way, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "-". Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined stop symbol of the special symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 113IWS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 113IWS86).

[Special symbol stop processing]
11-15 and 11-16 are flowcharts showing a special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol confirmation period timer (step 113IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS132). ..

If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended), the special symbol stop process is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the jackpot flag is set in the CPU 103. It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step 113IWS133). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103, if set, executes the probability change flag, the time saving flag A, the time saving flag B, the time saving flag C, the relief time saving determination flag, and the number of times of the variation display during the time saving state. Reset the time reduction counter for counting (step 113IWS134).

Next, the CPU 103 sets "800" in the relief time reduction counter (step 113IWS135). Therefore, in this example, if "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter triggered by the big hit and the next big hit does not occur even if the fluctuation display of 800 times is executed after the big hit game is completed, the relief time reduction It will be controlled to the time saving state C.

In this example, when a big hit is obtained by executing the process of step 113IWS135, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter at the start of the fanfare period of the big hit and the initial setting is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter during the round of the jackpot game, and "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter at the start or end of the ending period of the jackpot game to make the initial setting. It may be configured as.

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed LED (step 113IWS136). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification start designation command for specifying the start of the right-handed notification to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS137).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a large winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the large winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the first large winning opening 189SG007A and the second large winning opening 189SG007B are controlled to be in the open state. (Step 113IWS139). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step S144) (step 113IWS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N in step 113IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the rescue time reduction determination flag is set (step 113IWS170). If the relief time reduction determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the relief time reduction determination flag (step 113IWS171), resets the time reduction flag if it is set (step 113IWS171A), sets the time reduction flag C, and sets the time reduction flag C. It is controlled to shorten the time (step 113IWS171B). Then, "800" is set in the time reduction counter (step 113IWS172). Although not shown, in step 113IWS171A, if it is set, the time saving end flag is also reset. Here, the case where the time saving end flag is set is a case where both the value of the time saving number counter and the value of the relief time saving counter become 0 in one fluctuation. For example, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 100, the time reduction off symbol is stopped and controlled to the time reduction state B.

Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the time saving state C designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS174). After that, the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

In this example, the relief time reduction counter is not set only by controlling the time reduction state C at the timing when the relief time is shortened, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the time saving state C may be controlled at the timing when the relief time is shortened, and the relief time reduction counter may be set (“800” is set). According to such a configuration, it is possible to continuously generate the relief time reduction, and once the relief time reduction occurs, the time reduction state can be continued until a big hit occurs.

Further, in this example, "800" is set when setting the relief time reduction counter, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 each time the fluctuation display is executed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0". However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, "0" is set when setting the relief time reduction counter, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is added by 1 each time the fluctuation display is executed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "800". Based on this, it may be configured to generate a reduction in relief time.

Further, in this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS172, 800 times, which is the same value as the number of fluctuations (800 times) until the relief time reduction occurs, is set as the time reduction number. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in step 113IWS172, a value greater than "800" may be set in the time reduction counter, or a value less than "800" may be set.

Further, in step 113IWS172, a value corresponding to a plurality of types of time reduction times may be set in the time reduction counter. For example, when the relief time is shortened for the first time, "100" is set in the time reduction counter, and when the relief time is shortened for the second time, "800" is set in the time reduction counter. May be good.

Further, for example, a lottery process based on a random number may be performed to determine the number of time reductions, and in step 113IWS172, a value corresponding to the number of time reductions determined in the lottery process may be set in the time reduction counter. good. In this case, for example, the number of time reductions may be determined to be 100 times with a probability of 10% and 800 times with a probability of 90%. When determining the number of time reductions by lottery processing, the number of time reductions may be determined by using the type determination random number used for determining the jackpot type and the time reduction type, or the number of time reductions may be determined using a dedicated random number. You may.

Further, if the relief time reduction determination flag is not set in step 113IWS170, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is determined to be out of time reduction (step 113IWS153). It should be noted that whether or not it is decided to be out of time reduction can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop symbol of the special symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 113IWS85.

If it is determined that the time reduction is not included, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction counter to "100" (step 113IWS164). Next, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag B and controls the time saving state B (step 113IWS166).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the time saving state B designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS168). After that, the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

By executing the processing of steps 113IWS166 and S168, in this example, when a symbol with a time reduction is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the time reduction state at the end of the symbol confirmation period, and the time reduction state B designation command is executed. Is transmitted, the background image (second background image) corresponding to the time saving state B via the time saving loss is switched.

Unless it is determined in step 113IWS153 that the time reduction is out of order, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time reduction end flag is set (step 113IWS141). If the time saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving end flag (step 113IWS142).

Next, the CPU 103 resets any of the set time saving flags (any of the time saving flags A to C) and ends the time saving state (step 113IWS145). Then, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed LED (step 113IWS150). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a right-handed notification end designation command for designating the end of the right-handed notification to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS151). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a normal state designation command (a kind of game state designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS152). Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

In this example, when the processing of steps 113IWS141 to S152 is executed, the time saving final variation shifts to the normal state at the end of the symbol determination period and ends the right-handed notification. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, in the time saving final fluctuation, it may be configured to shift to the normal state and end the right-handed notification at the start of the fluctuation or the start of the symbol determination period.

If the time saving end flag is not set in step 113IWS141 (N in step 113IWS141), the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

In step 113IWS175, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S110) (step 113IWS175).

In this way, by executing the processing of steps 113IWS170 to S174 with priority over the processing of steps 113IWS153 to S168, when the time saving loss symbol is stopped and displayed in the relief time saving rush fluctuation, the time saving via the time saving loss is displayed. It is configured to be controlled preferentially to the time saving state C via the relief time saving rather than the state B. Further, while the time saving state B via the time saving loss is controlled to the time saving state B of 100 times, the time saving state C via the relief time saving is controlled to the time saving state B of 800 times, which is more advantageous than the time saving state B. Therefore, the player can be relieved even when the symbol with the time saving is stopped and displayed due to the change in the time saving time.

Further, since the processes of steps 113IWS170 to S174 can be executed even when the time saving state B is controlled, the time saving state B can be controlled (promoted) to the time saving state C. ..

(state change)
Next, the state transition in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 11-17 is a state transition diagram for explaining the state transition in the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11-17, in the normal state (low probability / low base state), when the jackpot B occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation state is controlled and the jackpot A occurs. Is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via big hit (low accuracy / high base state)). Although not shown, even when the jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) is controlled. Further, in the normal state, even if the symbol is out of time, it is controlled to the time saving state B (time saving state (low accuracy / high base state) via the time saving deviation) when the time saving out-of-time symbol is derived and displayed. .. Furthermore, even if it is out of order, if the relief time is shortened ([P] (P-1) after RAM clear processing or (P-2) after the probability change state ends, the next big hit does not occur. When the number of fluctuations reaches 800, or when the number of fluctuations reaches 700 without the next big hit after the end of [Q] (Q-1) time saving state A), the time saving state C (relief) It is controlled to the time saving state (low accuracy / high base state) via the time saving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-17, in the probability variation state (high accuracy / high base state), when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation state is restored again. Be controlled. Although not shown, when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) is controlled. On the other hand, in the probabilistic state, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed, and the relief time is not shortened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-17, in the time saving state A (low probability / high base state), when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation state Is controlled by. Although not shown, when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) is controlled again. Further, in the time saving state A, when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed without the occurrence of a big hit, the normal state is controlled. On the other hand, in the time saving state A, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS80), and the relief time is not shortened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-17, in the time saving state B (low accuracy / high base state), when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation state is established. Be controlled. Although not shown, when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) is controlled again. Further, in the time saving state B, when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed without the occurrence of a big hit, the normal state is controlled. On the other hand, in the time saving state B, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS79). Furthermore, even if it is out of order, if the relief time is shortened ([P] (P-1) after RAM clear processing or (P-2) after the probability change state ends, the next big hit does not occur. When the number of fluctuations reaches 800, or when the number of fluctuations reaches 700 without the next big hit after the end of [Q] (Q-1) time saving state A), the time saving state C (relief) It is controlled to the time saving state via the time saving).

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-17, in the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state), when either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation state Is controlled by. When either the jackpot B or the jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) is controlled. On the other hand, in the time saving state C, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS79), and in the time saving state C, when 800 times of fluctuation display is completed without a big hit. It is controlled to the normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state C, when the fluctuation display of 800 times is completed without the big hit occurring, it is controlled to the normal state, but the big hit is not generated in the normal state and is further 800 times. Even if the fluctuation display of is executed, the time saving state C is not controlled again based on this.

In this example, when a big hit occurs during the time saving state B and the game ball does not win a prize in the probability variation region, the case where the game ball uniformly shifts to the time saving state A is shown, but only in such a control mode. I can't. For example, compare the remaining number of times of the current time reduction with the number of time reductions corresponding to the case where the game ball does not win in the probability variation area (100 times in this example), and the remaining number of times of the current time reduction is larger. For example, the current time saving state B may be continued as it is.

In this example, although it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol during the time saving state or the probabilistic change state, it is a disadvantageous game for the player. 1 The state transition is explained without assuming that the variable display of the special symbol is executed.

[Chance time]
In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled to the "chance time" when the time saving state A via the jackpot A or the time saving state B via the time saving loss is controlled. FIG. 11-18 (A) is a diagram showing an example of effect in the image display device 5 when the effect mode is controlled to “chance time”.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A1), the gaming state is controlled to the low accuracy / high base state (either the time saving state A or the time saving state B), and the value of the time saving number counter is 0 to 100. In this case, the second background image 01TM320 showing a cloudy landscape including clouds is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern corresponding to the effect mode being "chance time". The word "chance time" is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. Further, in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5, a time-saving residual display corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations controlled in the low accuracy / high base state (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 0 to 0 100) is displayed, and the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the characters "right-handed" are displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5.

At this time, the active display 01TM003 is displayed in the active display area 01TM013 corresponding to the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, and the value of the second reserved storage number is 4. Therefore, four second hold displays 01TM002 are displayed in the second hold display area 01TM012. Further, in the present embodiment, during the period during which the time reduction control is performed, the second active display guide 01TM023B indicating the display position of the active display is displayed in the active display area, and one is displayed in the second hold display area 01TM012. The second hold display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d indicating the display positions of the second to fourth hold displays are displayed, respectively. The second active display guide 01TM023B and the second hold display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d are displayed even when the special symbol variation display is not executed, and are also displayed when the second hold storage number is 0. There is.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (A2), after the 100th variation display when the game state is controlled to the time saving state A or B is completed, the low accuracy / low base state (normal state) is set. When controlled, the first background image 01TM310 is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern, and corresponds to the number of fluctuations executed after being controlled to the low accuracy / low base state at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. The fluctuation number display (in this example, the characters "game 0 times") is displayed. At this time, the characters "chance time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5 and the time saving residual display in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 0 to 100). , The right-handed notification image 01TM400 at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 and the characters "right-handed" are erased.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first active display guide 01TM023A for displaying the active display is displayed in the active display area during the period when the time reduction control is not performed, while the first reserved display area 01TM011 is displayed. The first hold display guide indicating the display position of the first hold display is not displayed. Not limited to such a form, the first hold display guide indicating the display position of the first hold display may be displayed in the first hold display area 01TM011.

If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 300 or less when controlled to the low accuracy / low base state (normal state), the countdown effect described later is executed, and the screen right of the image display device 5 is displayed. A special number display (in this example, the characters "until play time", the characters "more XXX times", and the triangular object, XXX = 1 to 300) is displayed at the bottom.

[Play time]
In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled to "play time" when the time saving state C via the relief time saving is controlled. FIG. 11-18 (B) is a diagram showing an example of effect in the image display device 5 when the effect mode is controlled to “play time”.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (B1), when the gaming state is controlled to the low accuracy / high base state (time saving state C) and the value of the time saving number counter is 0 to 800, the effect mode is ". A third background image 01TM330 showing the scenery of a typhoon including clouds, wind, and rain is displayed as a background image of the decorative pattern corresponding to the "play time", and the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The word "play time" is displayed in the section. Further, in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5, a time saving residual display (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 0 to 800) is displayed, and the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the characters "right-handed" are displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5.

The active display and the hold display, and the display control related to the active display guide and the hold display guide are the same as in the case of [Chance time].

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B2), when the game state is controlled to the low accuracy / low base state after the 800th variation display when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C is completed. The first background image 01TM310 is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern, and the number of fluctuations corresponding to the number of fluctuations executed after being controlled to the low accuracy / low base state is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 (this example). , The characters "game 0 times") are displayed. At this time, the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5 and the time saving residual display in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 0 to 800). , The right-handed notification image 01TM400 at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 and the characters "right-handed" are erased.

[Battle ST]
In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled to "battle ST" when the probability change state is controlled via the jackpot B or the jackpot C. FIG. 11-19 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in the image display device 5 when the effect mode is controlled to “Battle ST”.

As shown in FIG. 11-19 (1), when the game state is controlled to the high accuracy / high base state (probability variation state) and the value of the time reduction counter is 11 to 100, the effect mode is "Battle". Corresponding to "ST", the fourth background image 01TM340 showing the landscape of the volcano including the sky, mountains and eruption is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern, and the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The characters "Battle ST" are displayed in. Further, in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5, a time-saving residual display corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations controlled in the high accuracy / high base state (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 11 to 11 100) is displayed, and the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the characters “right-handed” are displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (2), when the gaming state is controlled to the high accuracy / high base state and the value of the time reduction counter is 0 to 10, the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5. In the section, the emphasized time-saving residual display (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 0 to 10) is displayed in a form that is larger than the time-saving residual display when the value of the time-saving count counter is 11 to 100. It is displayed. The highlighted time-saving residual display is not limited to the enlarged mode of the time-saving residual display, and the display color of the time-saving residual display may be changed or an effect display may be added to the time-saving residual display. Further, the dedicated sound effect may be reproduced and output from the speaker at the timing of switching from the time saving residual display to the emphasized time saving residual display.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (3), when the game state is controlled to the high accuracy / high base state, and the 100th variation display in which the display result is "off" is executed. The result image 01TM500 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. In the result image 01TM500, the characters "Battle ST end" notifying that the battle ST has ended, the characters "BONUS x A times" indicating the number of big hits (A is the number of big hits), and the given game ball The characters "BBBB pt" indicating the total number (BBBB is the total number of game balls given) are included.

The number of big hits included in the result image 01TM500 is the number of consecutive big hits based on the fluctuation display in the highly accurate state (so-called number of consecutive villas), and the total number of game balls given is the number of consecutive villas. It includes the number of prize balls given in the big hit of.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (4), the game state is controlled to the low accuracy / low base state after 100 times of variation display when the game state is controlled to the high accuracy / high base state is completed. In this case, the first background image 01TM310 is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern, and the number of fluctuations corresponding to the number of fluctuations executed after being controlled to the low accuracy / low base state at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 ( In this example, the characters "game 0 times") are displayed. At this time, the characters "Battle ST" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5 and the emphasized time saving residual display in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", X = 0 to 10). ), The right-handed notification image 01TM400 at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 and the characters "right-handed" are erased.

When the game state is controlled from the probabilistic state to the normal state, a left-handed notification effect for instructing left-handed may be executed based on the end of the time saving control. In the left-handed notification effect, the left-handed notification image and the characters "left-handed" are displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, and the voice "Please left-handed" is reproduced and output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

[Variation count display, special count display]
In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the low accuracy / low base state, the number of fluctuation displays executed after being controlled to the low accuracy / low base state at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. The number of fluctuations displayed (in this example, the characters "Game XXX times", etc.) and the special number of times displayed corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations displayed until the rescue time is shortened (in this example, the characters "until play time") , "XXX times more" characters, and triangular objects, etc.) can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the special number of times display is referred to as a countdown effect.

In the present embodiment, it is determined whether the variation number display or the special number display is displayed according to the value of the relief time reduction counter. In addition, the display mode of the special number display can be changed according to the value of the relief time reduction counter. FIG. 11-20 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in the image display device 5 when the variation number display or the special number display is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-20 (1), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 301 to 800, the number of fluctuations is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "game XXX times"). Character, XXX = 301-800) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-20 (2), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 31 to 300, the countdown effect is executed, and the special number display in white mode is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. In this example, the characters "until play time", the white characters "more XXX times", and the white triangular object, XXX = 31-300) are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-20 (3), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 30, the countdown effect is executed, and the special number display in red mode is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. In this example, the characters "until play time", the red characters "more XXX times", and the red triangular object, XXX = 1 to 30) are displayed.

In the present embodiment, the special number display is not displayed in the fluctuation display when the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes 0, but the value of the relief time reduction counter is not limited to such a mode. In the fluctuation display when it becomes 0, the special number display may be displayed. For example, in the variable display in which the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1, when the variable display in which the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 is executed after the special number display in the red mode is displayed, the special number in the golden mode is displayed. The number of times display (in this example, the character "until play time", the golden character "0 more times", the golden triangular object, etc.) may be displayed.

[Example of production when the relief time is shortened]
As described above, (i) When the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed, the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival variation. If the rescue time is reached after passing through the jackpot after the command is sent and (ii) RAM clear processing is executed, the symbol confirmation B designation command that the symbol confirmation period becomes 15 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival fluctuation is issued. Will be sent. In the present embodiment, since the symbol determination period is different between the case of (i) and the case of (ii), the low probability / high base state ( The effect mode of the period (that is, the symbol determination period) until the rescue time-saving game is started under the control of the time-saving state C) is different.

Next, an example of the effect in which (i) the relief time is shortened without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-21 to 11-24. In this example, (i) when the relief time is shortened without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed, (i-A) when the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach out-of-B", (i). −B) When the fluctuation pattern is “normal reach out of B”, (i-C) when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach out of A-2” will be described.

<Example of production in the case of (ia)>
FIG. 11-21 (A) shows the execution of each effect when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “non-reach out-of-B” when the relief time is shortened without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed. It is a time chart showing the timing, and FIG. 11-22 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to each of these effects.

First, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (1), when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (low accuracy / low base state), the CPU 103 displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol (relief time reduction counter). The effect control CPU 120 that has received the symbol confirmation A designation command at the timing of ending (variation display when the value is 1) (at the timing of T1 shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)) is the image display device 5. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the combination of decorative symbols (“146” in this example) is fixedly stopped. That is, the combination of decorative symbols whose display result is "off" is fixedly stopped.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display 01TM003 in the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013, and the first hold display area is based on the fact that the first hold storage number is 1. The hold display 01TM001 is displayed on 01TM011. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first background image 01TM310 as the background image of the decorative pattern based on the normal state of the game.

At this time, since the first reserved storage number is 1, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character "1" in the first reserved storage number display area 01TM041 of the image display device 5, and the second reserved storage number. Is 0, so that the character "0" is displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 01TM042 of the image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stops the combination of small symbols (“146” in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "off" is fixedly stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (2), at the timing when the CPU 103 starts the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (variation display when the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes 0) (FIG. 11-21 (FIG. 11-21 (FIG. 11-21)). (At the timing of T2 shown in A)), the effect control CPU 120 executes the shutter effect and displays the shutter image 01TM250 on the entire screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (3A), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variation display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T3 shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)), the symbol confirmation A designation command is issued. The received effect control CPU 120 determines and stops the final combination of small symbols (“234” in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "off" is fixedly stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (4A), at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command has elapsed (the timing of T4 shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)). When the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state), the effect control CPU 120 serves as a background image of the decorative pattern in response to the effect mode being set to "play time". The third background image 01TM330 is displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the time saving remaining in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). Character, XX = 800) is displayed, and the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the character of "right-handed" are displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays a combination of decorative symbols (“234” in this example) executed immediately before in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a combination of small symbols (“234” in this example) executed immediately before in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5.

At this time, since the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the variable display, the active display is not displayed in the active display area 01TM013, and the value of the second hold storage number is 0, so that the second hold display area The second hold display is not displayed on 01TM012. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second hold display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second hold display area 01TM012.

<Example of production in the case of (i-B)>
FIG. 11-21 (B) shows the execution timing of each effect when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “normal reach out of B” when the relief time is shortened without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed. 11-22 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to each of these effects. Regarding the effect image in the case of (i-B), the fluctuation pattern in the first half is the same as in the case of "non-reach out-of-reach B", and is the same as in FIGS. 11-22 (1) and (2) described above. Here, the description will be omitted, and FIGS. 11-22 (3B) and (4B) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11-22 (3B), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (variation display when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1) (FIG. 11-21 (B)). (At the timing of T3 shown in), the effect control CPU 120 that has received the symbol confirmation A designation command is the final combination of small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5 (in this example, in this example). "212") is fixedly stopped. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "off" is fixedly stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (4B), at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command has elapsed (the timing of T4 shown in FIG. 11-21 (B)). When the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state), the effect control CPU 120 serves as a background image of the decorative pattern in response to the effect mode being set to "play time". The third background image 01TM330 is displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the time saving remaining in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). Character, XX = 800) is displayed, and the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the character of "right-handed" are displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays a combination of decorative symbols (“212” in this example) executed immediately before in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a combination of small symbols (“212” in this example) executed immediately before in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5.

At this time, since the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the variable display, the active display is not displayed in the active display area 01TM013, and the value of the second hold storage number is 0, so that the second hold display area The second hold display is not displayed on 01TM012. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second hold display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second hold display area 01TM012.

<Example of production in the case of (i-C)>
FIG. 11-23 shows the execution timing of each effect when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “super reach out of A-2” when the relief time is shortened without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed. 11-24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to each of these effects.

First, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (1), when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (low accuracy / low base state), the CUP 103 displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol (relief time reduction counter). (Variation display when the value is 0) is executed, and at the timing when the reach state in the variation pattern should be established (the timing of T1 shown in FIGS. 11-23), the effect control CPU 120 is the image display device 5. The decorative symbol of "7" is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L and the symbol display area 5R to bring it into a reach state, and the characters "reach !!" are displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5. At this time, in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r, the variation display of the small symbol is executed. That is, the small symbol is also stopped in the small symbol display area 5l corresponding to the symbol display area 5L in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the small symbol display area 5r corresponding to the symbol display area 5R in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. It is continuously displayed in a variable manner without being displayed.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display 01TM003 in the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first background image 01TM310 as the background image of the decorative pattern based on the normal state of the game.

At this time, since the first reserved storage number is 0, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character "0" in the first reserved storage number display area 01TM041 of the image display device 5, and the second reserved storage number. Is 0, so that the character "0" is displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 01TM042 of the image display device 5.

Next, the effect configuration in FIGS. 11-24 (2) to 11-24 (4) is the effect configuration in the variation pattern of "Super Reach Off A-1" shown in FIGS. 11-8 (1) to (3). Since it is the same as the above, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (5), at the timing when the defeat effect should be finished (at the timing of T5 shown in FIG. 11-23), the effect control CPU 120 executes the shutter effect and displays the image. The shutter image 01TM250 is displayed on the entire screen of 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (6), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variation display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T6 shown in FIG. 11-23 (A)), the symbol confirmation A designation command is issued. The received effect control CPU 120 determines and stops the final combination of small symbols (“767” in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "off" is fixedly stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (7), at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command has elapsed (at the timing of T7 shown in FIG. 11-23). When the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state), the effect control CPU 120 ends the shutter effect, ends the display of the shutter image 01TM250, and sets the effect mode to "play time". In response to this, the third background image 01TM330 is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the time saving remaining in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). Character, XX = 800) is displayed, and the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the character of "right-handed" are displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the combination of the decorative symbols executed immediately before (“767” in this example) in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a combination of small symbols (“767” in this example) executed immediately before in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5.

At this time, since the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the variable display, the active display is not displayed in the active display area 01TM013, and the value of the second hold storage number is 0, so that the second hold display area The second hold display is not displayed on 01TM012. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second hold display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second hold display area 01TM012.

In the example of FIGS. 11-21 to 11-24, at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command elapses and the game state is controlled to the time saving state C. An example is shown in which the production mode is set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the symbol confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command is used. The effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed at a timing different from the timing when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C after the lapse of time. For example, after the game state is controlled to the time saving state C, (i) the timing of receiving the customer waiting demo display specification command for designating the customer waiting state, or (ii) after being controlled to the time saving state C. At the timing when the first variation display is started, the effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. For example, the customer waiting demo display designation command is not controlled to the jackpot game state, the number of reserved memories is 0, and the variable display of the special symbol is not executed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). ) Has elapsed, it is transmitted from the CPU 103 to the effect control CPU 120.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 11-25 and 11-26, an example of the effect in the case where the relief time is shortened after passing through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process (ii) is executed will be described. In this example, among the cases where (ii) the RAM clear process is executed and the relief time is shortened after passing through the jackpot, (ii-A) the case where the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach out-of-B" will be described. ..

<Example of production in the case of (ii-A)>
FIG. 11-25 shows the execution timing of each effect when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “non-reach out-of-B” when the relief time is reached after passing through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed. 11-26 is a time chart, which is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to each of these effects.

First, the effect configuration in FIGS. 11-26 (1) and (2) is the "non-relief time" when the relief time is reached without the jackpot after the RAM clear processing shown in FIGS. 11-22 (1) and (2). Since it is the same as the effect configuration in the variation pattern of "reach off B", the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (3), the effect of receiving the symbol confirmation B designation command at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variation display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T3 shown in FIG. 11-25). The control CPU 120 determines and stops the final combination of small symbols (“234” in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols whose display result is "off" is fixedly stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (4), at the timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed in the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command (in T4 shown in FIG. 11-25). (At the timing), the effect control CPU 120 ends the shutter effect, erases the shutter image 01TM250 from the entire screen of the image display device 5, executes the time saving rush effect, and displays the time saving rush image on the entire screen of the image display device 5. 01TM600 (in this example, an image including the characters "play time rush") is displayed. In the time saving rush effect, the player is notified that the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) by displaying the time saving rush image 01TM600 including the characters "play time rush". ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (5), at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command has elapsed (at the timing of T5 shown in FIG. 11-25), the gaming state Is controlled to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode to "play time", and the third background image 01TM330 is used as the background image of the decorative pattern. Is displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the time saving remaining in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). Character, XX = 800) is displayed, and the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the character of "right-handed" are displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays a combination of decorative symbols (“234” in this example) executed immediately before in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a combination of small symbols (“234” in this example) executed immediately before in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5.

At this time, since the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the variable display, the active display is not displayed in the active display area 01TM013, and the value of the second hold storage number is 0, so that the second hold display area The second hold display is not displayed on 01TM012. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second hold display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second hold display area 01TM012.

In the examples of FIGS. 11-25 and 11-26, the effect mode is set at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command elapses and the game state is controlled to the time saving state C. Is the "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 is displayed. However, the pattern is not limited to this form, and the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command has elapsed. The effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed at a timing different from the timing when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C. For example, after the game state is controlled to the time saving state C, (i) the timing of receiving the customer waiting demo display designation command, and (ii) the first variation display after being controlled to the time saving state C are started. At the timing, the effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. Also, of the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command, the timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed (in this example, the symbol confirmation period specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command) has elapsed. At (in this example, the timing of T4), the effect mode is set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 is displayed without executing the time saving rush effect (FIGS. 11-26 (4)). May be good.

In the above embodiment, when the relief time is reached without the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the shutter effect is terminated at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command has elapsed. , An example is shown in which the display of the shutter image 01TM250 is finished and the background image of the play time is displayed. Here, when the effect control CPU 120 cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation A designation command, for example, when the symbol confirmation A designation command transmitted from the CPU 103 is missed, or when the command of the symbol confirmation A designation command is garbled. If the received command cannot be recognized as the symbol confirmation A designation command, then (i) the timing of receiving the customer waiting demo display designation command, or (ii) 1 after being controlled to the time saving state C. Shutter at the timing when a command corresponding to the start of the second variable display (for example, variable display start command (first variable display start command, second variable display start command), variable pattern specification command, etc.) is received. The effect may be ended, the display of the shutter image 01TM250 may be ended, and the background image of the play time may be displayed. It should be noted that the shutter effect is terminated at the timing when another command (for example, a game state designation command, a symbol confirmation designation command, etc.) corresponding to the first fluctuation display after being controlled to the time saving state C is received, and the shutter is released. The display of the image 01TM250 may be terminated and the background image of the play time may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the relief time is reached via the jackpot after clearing the RAM, 0.5 seconds of the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command has elapsed. An example is shown in which the shutter effect is finished, the display of the shutter image 01TM250 is finished, and the time saving rush effect is executed. Here, when the effect control CPU 120 cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation B designation command, for example, when the symbol confirmation B designation command transmitted from the CPU 103 is missed, or when the command of the symbol confirmation B designation command is garbled. If the received command cannot be recognized as the symbol confirmation B designation command, then (i) the timing of receiving the customer waiting demo display designation command, or (ii) 1 after being controlled to the time saving state C. Shutter at the timing when a command corresponding to the start of the second variable display (for example, variable display start command (first variable display start command, second variable display start command), variable pattern specification command, etc.) is received. The effect may be ended, the display of the shutter image 01TM250 may be ended, and the time saving rush effect may be executed. It should be noted that the shutter effect is terminated at the timing when another command (for example, a game state designation command, a symbol confirmation designation command, etc.) corresponding to the first fluctuation display after being controlled to the time saving state C is received, and the shutter is released. The display of the image 01TM250 may be terminated and the time saving rush effect may be executed.

[Example of waiting screen for customers]
In the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the customer waiting demo display designation command that specifies that the customer is in the customer waiting state, the customer waiting demo effect in which the demo image 01TM700 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. FIG. 11-27 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen in a customer waiting state.

As shown in FIG. 11-27 (A), in this demo image 01TM700, the ally character 01TM100A, the characters of "demo video", and the notification image 01TM700a (in this example, the triangular object is equipped with "play time"". (Image with characters displayed) and is included. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 300, the demo image 01TM700 is displayed with a special number of times (this example) in addition to the various images (friend characters, characters of "demo image", etc.) described above. In addition, a special number display in a white form) is included.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player during the customer waiting state that the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is reached (in this example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is 300 or less). , Operation can be promoted.

[Modified example of customer waiting screen]
In the example of FIG. 11-27 (A), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 300, the demo image 01TM700 includes the special number display, but the present invention is not limited to this form. Regardless of the value of the relief time reduction counter, the demo image 01TM700 may not include the special number display in both cases where the relief time reduction counter value is 301 or more and 300 or less. ..

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (B1), when the customer waiting demo effect is executed, the demo image 01TM700 is displayed on the image display device 5. At this time, the demo image 01TM700 includes a ally character 01TM100A, characters of "demo video", and a notification image 01TM700a (in this example, an image in which the characters "play time is installed" are displayed on a triangular object). However, the special number display is not included regardless of the value of the relief time reduction counter.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (B2), the customer waiting demonstration effect ends at the timing when a new start prize is generated and the variable display of the first special symbol is started, and the screen right of the image display device 5 is displayed. The special number display is displayed at the bottom.

According to such a configuration, by not notifying the player of the remaining number of fluctuations until the rescue time is reached during the waiting state, only the gaming machines with the small number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is reached are selected. This can be prevented and the occurrence of excessive bias in the operation of the gaming machine can be suppressed.

Regardless of whether or not the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on, the fluctuation number display or the special number display may be hidden until a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) of fluctuation display is executed after the power is turned on.

For example, when the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is turned on, the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times is performed regardless of whether the value of the relief time reduction counter at the time of turning on the power is 301 or more and 300 or less. By hiding the variable number display and the special number display until is executed, it is possible to suppress the player's game for the purpose of shortening the relief time only. In addition, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on, the fluctuation display of the predetermined number of times is displayed regardless of whether the value of the relief time reduction counter at the time of power failure is 301 or more and 300 or less. By hiding the variable number display and the special number display until it is executed, it is possible to suppress the player's avoidance of the game.

According to such a configuration, when the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on at the time of opening the store, the player aiming at the relief time can refer to the final number of fluctuation display times at the time of the power failure on the previous day. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the selection of a gaming machine having a small number of remaining fluctuation display times until the relief time is shortened and playing the game. In addition, when the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on at the time of opening the store, the player aiming at the relief time reduction can refer to the final fluctuation display number of times at the time of the power failure on the previous day to reduce the relief time. It is also possible to suppress avoiding games on a gaming machine that has a large number of remaining fluctuation display times until reaching.

Not limited to the above mode, when the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes a specific value, the fluctuation number display or special is performed even when the fluctuation display of the predetermined number of times is not executed after the power is turned on. The number of times display may be displayed.

For example, when the RAM clearing process is not performed when the power is turned on, the value of the relief time reduction counter at the time of turning on the power is a specific value (for example, 20 or less) less than the value corresponding to the predetermined number of times (for example, 50). The special number of times display may be displayed while waiting for customers after the power is turned on or when the variable display of the special symbol is being executed. Further, when the RAM clear processing is not performed at the time of turning on the power, the value of the relief time reduction counter at the time of turning on the power is not a specific value, but the number of times of relief time is shortened by the fluctuation display executed after the power is turned on. Even if the value of the counter becomes a specific value (for example, 20 or less) and the value of the relief time reduction counter does not correspond to the predetermined number of times, the special number of times display may be displayed. good.

[Variation pattern variation example with super reach when reaching the relief time reduction]
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-24, when the relief time is shortened without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing is executed, a fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach (“super reach loss A”). -2 ") shows an example in which the shutter effect is executed after the defeat effect is executed and the relief time can be shortened after the shutter effect is completed. The relief time may be shortened after the shutter effect is completed. For example, FIGS. 11-28 are explanatory views showing an example of production in such a case.

First, the effect configuration in FIGS. 11-28 (1) to (3) is the same as the effect configuration in the variation pattern of "Super Reach Off A-1" shown in FIGS. 11-8 (3) to (5). Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted. Next, the effect configuration in FIGS. 11-28 (4) to (6) reaches the relief time reduction without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing shown in FIGS. 11-24 (5) to (7) is executed. Since it is the same as the effect configuration in the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach Out of A-2" in the case of the above, the description thereof will be omitted.

[Relief time reduction suggestion production]
In the above embodiment, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 300, the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is reached is reduced by displaying the special number display at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. Although it was a production configuration that suggests that it is, it is not limited to such a form, it is a production different from the special number display, and it is a relief that suggests that the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is small. You may execute the time saving suggestion effect.

First, the effect configuration in FIGS. 11-29 (1) and (2) is the same as the effect configuration related to the variation number display and the special number display (white aspect) shown in FIGS. 11-20 (1) and (2). Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted. Further, since the effect configuration other than the relief time reduction suggestion effect in FIGS. 11-29 (3) and (4) is the same as the effect configuration related to the special number display (red mode) shown in FIG. 11-20 (3). The explanation is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11-29 (3), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 11 to 30, when the first step in the relief time reduction suggestion effect is executed, the first suggestion image (in this example, in this example). The first suggestion image 01TM800a) related to the shutter image 01TM250 at the time of reaching the relief time reduction that covers the upper 1/4 area of the background image is superimposed and displayed on the first background image 01TM310. The first suggestion image is an image having a higher display priority than the background image (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in the foreground). Therefore, from the player, the visibility of the background image of the portion on which the first suggestion image is superimposed appears to be reduced. That is, the background image at this time is displayed as the first background image 01TM310 including the first suggestion image 01TM800a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-29 (4), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 10, when the second step in the relief time reduction suggestion effect is executed, the second suggestion image (this example). Then, the second suggestion image 01TM800b) related to the shutter image 01TM250 at the time of reaching the relief time reduction that covers the upper 1/2 region of the background image is superimposed and displayed on the first background image 01TM310. The second suggestion image is an image having a higher display priority than the background image (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in the foreground). Therefore, from the player, the visibility of the background image of the portion on which the second suggestion image is superimposed appears to be reduced. That is, the background image at this time is displayed as the first background image 01TM310 including the second suggestion image 01TM800b.

In the present embodiment, the background image including the suggestion image (first suggestion image, second suggestion image) by the relief time saving suggestion effect is displayed as the background image on the image display device 5 even when the variable display of the special symbol is not executed. Will be done. In this way, the relief time is shortened by changing the display mode of the interface image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 according to the value of the relief time reduction counter regardless of whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is executed. It is possible to suggest that the number of remaining fluctuations until reaching is small, and it is possible to improve the interest.

In this example, as an image for changing the interface image, a suggestion image (first suggestion image, second suggestion image) related to the shutter image when the relief time is shortened is superimposed and displayed on the background image. Not limited to such a form, an image not related to the shutter image when the relief time is shortened may be superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, effect images having different display areas and display colors may be superimposed and displayed according to the value of the relief time reduction counter, and when the relief time reduction counter value is 21 or more, the effect image display area is the first. When the area (for example, 25% of the screen) and the display color is blue, but the value of the relief time reduction counter is 20 or less, the display area of the effect image is wider than the first area (for example, the screen). 50%), and the display color may be red.

(Means 01-1)
As shown in FIGS. 11-14, by executing the process of step 113IWS71, it is uniform regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The value of the relief time reduction counter is updated. If NO is determined in step S01TM69A, the processing of step 113IWS71 is executed, so that the value of the relief time reduction counter is updated only when the gaming state is in the non-probability change state.

As shown in FIG. 11-17, it is possible to control the time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) after being controlled by the jackpot A, and after being controlled by either the jackpot B or the jackpot C, the probability change state (probability change state). It can be controlled with high accuracy / high base state).

Further, when the jackpot A is controlled, the variation display is performed 100 times in the time reduction state A, so that the relief time reduction is reached after the end of the time reduction state A (the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "0"). ) Remains 700 times, while if it is controlled by either jackpot B or jackpot C, 100 fluctuations are displayed in the probability change state, so the relief time is shortened after the end of the probability change state. The number of fluctuations until reaching (the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "0") is 800 times remaining.

In addition, when the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) is controlled based on the value of the relief time saving counter being "0", the fluctuation display of 800 times is executed without going through the jackpot. Then, it is controlled to the normal state, and when it is controlled to the time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) after being controlled by the jackpot A, the fluctuation display is executed 100 times without going through the jackpot. It is controlled to the normal state.

According to such a configuration, even if the variation display is executed 100 times without being controlled by the jackpot in the time saving state A after being controlled by the jackpot A and controlled to the normal state, even if it is controlled to the normal state. Since the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is reached is 700, which is less than the normal number of remaining fluctuations (800 times) until the relief time is reached, the player's disappointment can be reduced and the interest can be reduced. It can be suppressed. Further, the number of fluctuations in the high base state when controlled to the time saving state C based on reaching the relief time saving is 800 times, whereas the number of fluctuations is controlled to the time saving state A after being controlled by the jackpot A. Since the number of fluctuations in the high base state is 100, the time saving state C has a higher advantage than the time saving state A. Therefore, even when the control of the time saving state A is completed, the relief degree can be increased by shortening the period until the time saving state C is controlled to have a higher advantage.

(Means 01-2)
As shown in FIGS. 11-2 (B1) and (B2), the actual probability variation rate of the jackpot corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is 50%, while the variation display of the second special symbol The actual probability variation rate of the corresponding jackpot is 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (C), the number of jackpot rounds corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is 6, while the jackpot round corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is. The number is 6 rounds or 10 rounds. Therefore, the second special symbol has a higher probability variation rate than the first special symbol, and the number of jackpot rounds is also larger.

The time saving state A via the jackpot A and the time saving state C via the relief time saving are in a gaming state in which the variation display of the second special symbol is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, and thus are highly advantageous to the player. Further, since the time saving state C via the relief time saving has a larger number of fluctuations than the time saving state A via the jackpot A, the advantage for the player can be further increased, and the jackpot occurs in the non-probability changing state. It is possible to guarantee relief for the fact that the variable display has been executed for a long period of time.

(Means 01-3)
As shown in FIGS. 11-5 to 11-7, when the display result is "off", there is a probability of 990/997 (a ratio of about 99%) when the time saving state C is controlled. While the fluctuation pattern (variation display period is 1500 ms) of "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation" is determined, when controlled to the time saving state A, there is a probability of 0/997 (0% ratio) of "extremely super-shortened fluctuation". The fluctuation pattern is determined to be "out of shortened fluctuation", and when controlled to the probabilistic state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "out of extremely shortened fluctuation" with a probability of 0/997 (0% ratio). Therefore, when the time saving state C is controlled, the fluctuation display period of the fluctuation pattern is longer than the predetermined period (for example, 2000 ms) than when the game state is controlled to either the time saving state A or the probability variation state. The short rate is high. According to such a configuration, the number of fluctuations per unit time (lottery opportunity for whether or not a big hit is achieved) during the period controlled by the time saving state C can be increased, and the degree of relief can be increased.

(Means 01-4)
As shown in FIGS. 11-5 to 11-7, when the display result is "off", the probability of (997-991 + 1) / 997 = 7/997 when the time saving state C is controlled. While it is determined to be either a fluctuation pattern with normal reach or a fluctuation pattern with super reach (a fluctuation pattern of "out of normal reach") at (ratio of about 1%), it is controlled to the time saving state A. In some cases, there is a probability of (997-901 + 1) / 997 = 97/997 (a rate of about 10%) of either a fluctuation pattern with normal reach or a fluctuation pattern with super reach (a fluctuation pattern of "out of normal reach"). , "Fluctuation pattern of" super reach out "), and when controlled to a probabilistic state, there is a probability of (997-901 + 1) / 997 = 97/997 (a rate of about 10%) of a fluctuation pattern with normal reach. Alternatively, it is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach (the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach loss", the fluctuation pattern of "super reach loss"). Therefore, the case of being controlled to the time saving state C is either the fluctuation pattern with normal reach or the fluctuation pattern with super reach than the case of being controlled to either the time saving state A or the probabilistic state. The rate determined by the fluctuation pattern of is low. According to such a configuration, the number of fluctuations per unit time (lottery opportunity for whether or not a big hit is achieved) during the period controlled by the time saving state C can be increased, and the degree of relief can be increased.

(Means 01-5)
As shown in FIG. 11-12, when the RAM clear processing is executed in the game control main processing, the initial value 800 is set to the value of the relief time reduction counter (step S01TM0015). Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-15, when the jackpot flag is set in the special symbol stop processing (YES in step 113IWS133), the initial value of 800 is set in the value of the relief time reduction counter. (Step 113 IWS135). Therefore, although the time reduction state C is controlled at the timing when the relief time is shortened, the relief time reduction counter is not set, and then the relief time reduction counter is restarted even if the fluctuation display of 800 times is finished and the normal state is controlled. Not set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-14, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (YES in step 113IWS70), the processing of step 113IWS75 is skipped, so that the time reduction state C Is not controlled by. Therefore, when the time saving state C ends and is controlled to the normal state by executing the fluctuation display 800 times without executing the fluctuation display in which the display result becomes a "big hit" in the time saving state C, it is normal. Even if the fluctuation display of 800 times is executed without executing the fluctuation display in which the display result is "big hit" in the state, the value of the relief time reduction counter remains 0, so that the time reduction state C is controlled. There is nothing. That is, the time saving state C does not loop. According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound playability that does not excessively enhance the gambling while aiming at the relief of the player.

(Means 01-6)
As shown in FIG. 11-20 (2), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 31 to 300, the countdown effect is executed, and the special number display in white mode is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. (In this example, the characters "until play time", the white characters "more XXX times", and the white triangular object, XXX = 31-300) are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (3), when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 30, a countdown effect is executed, and a special red pattern is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. The number of times display (in this example, the characters "until play time", the red characters "more XXX times", and the red triangular object, XXX = 1 to 30) are displayed. According to such a configuration, in the present embodiment in which the number of fluctuations in the normal state until the relief time is reached differs depending on the gaming state before being controlled to the normal state, the relief is performed by displaying the special number of countdown effects. It is possible to recognize the number of remaining fluctuations until the time is shortened, increase the motivation to continue the game, and improve the operation of the game machine.

(Means 01-7)
As shown in FIG. 11-15, when the jackpot flag is set regardless of the jackpot type (YES in step 113IWS133), 800 is set in the relief time reduction counter (step 113IWS135). Therefore, the number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 800, which is common between the case where the big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the case where the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. According to such a configuration, the jackpot type corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the jackpot type corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol exhibit different playability, thereby improving the interest. The value of the relief time reduction counter set based on the jackpot corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the value of the relief time reduction counter set based on the jackpot corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol By having a common 800 times, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in gambling.

(Means 01-8)
As shown in FIG. 11-3, when the set value is set to "6", the rate of big hits is higher than when the set value is set to "1". The rate of being controlled later by either the time saving state A or the probabilistic state is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), the relief time reduction arrival rate is higher when the set value is set to "1" than when the set value is set to "6". .. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the time saving state A after the jackpot A is controlled to the time saving state of 100 times, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving reaching is controlled to the time saving state of 800 times. Will be done. According to such a configuration, even when the rate of control of the jackpot is lower than the set value "6" and the set value is set to "1" which is disadvantageous to the player, it fluctuates more than the time saving state A. Since the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state C, which is advantageous in terms of the number of times, is high, the player can be rescued more effectively.

(Means 01-9)
As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the number of fluctuations (number of time reductions) of the time reduction state A via the jackpot is 100 times in common regardless of which set value is set, and the relief time reduction is achieved. The number of fluctuations in the time saving state C via the above is 800, which is common regardless of which set value is set. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling due to a setting change, and it is possible to realize sound playability.

(Means 01-10)
As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the case of controlling the time saving state C via the relief time saving based on the variation display of the first special symbol and the case of controlling the relief time reduction based on the variation display of the second special symbol. In either case, it is possible to control to the time saving state C of 800 times. According to such a configuration, the ratio of big hits based on the variable display of the first special symbol and the ratio of big hits based on the variable display of the second special symbol are different in playability. While improving, the number of fluctuations in the time saving state C controlled based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations in the time saving state C controlled based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol are 800 times in common. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in gambling based on the variable display of the second special symbol.

(Means 02-1)
As shown in FIGS. 11-22, the first background image 01TM310 can be displayed as the background image when controlled in the normal state, and the third background image is displayed as the background image when controlled in the time saving state C. 01TM330 can be displayed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 to 11-10, after the reach state is established, a big hit is won by using a battle effect image in which a ally character and an enemy character battle as a super reach effect. It is possible to execute a battle effect that informs whether or not it is.

As shown in FIG. 11-8, in the variation display before reaching the rescue time reduction, the variation pattern is "Super Reach Out of A-1", and when the battle effect is being executed, the defeat effect in the battle effect is executed. After that, the first background image 01TM310 as a background image is displayed after reducing the visibility of the battle effect image by displaying the eye-catching image 01TM200 different from the battle effect image.

As shown in FIG. 11-22, in the variation display when the relief time is shortened, when the variation pattern is either "non-reach out-of-B" or "normal reach out-of-B", the variation display is started at the timing. By displaying the shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the first background image 01TM310 as the background image is lowered, and then the third background image 01TM330 as the background image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-24, in the fluctuation display when the rescue time is shortened, the fluctuation pattern is "Super Reach Out of A-2", and the defeat effect in the battle effect is executed when the battle effect is being executed. After that, the shutter image 01TM250, which is different from the battle effect image, is displayed to reduce the visibility of the battle effect image, and then the third background image 01TM330 as the background image is displayed.

According to such a configuration, when it is controlled to the time saving state C based on reaching the relief time saving different from the time saving state A via the jackpot and the time saving state B via the time saving loss, (i) Super In the case of a fluctuation pattern without reach, the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed immediately after the start of the fluctuation display, and after the fluctuation display is completed, the third background image 01TM330 corresponding to the time saving state C is displayed as the background image. (Ii) In the case of a fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach, the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed from the middle of the fluctuation display, and after the fluctuation display is completed, a third background image corresponding to the time saving state C is displayed. Since the 01TM330 is displayed as a background image, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the production when the time saving state C is controlled.

(Means 02-2)
As shown in (Means 01-5) described above, the time saving state C does not loop. According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound playability that does not excessively enhance the gambling while aiming at the relief of the player.

(Means 02-3)
As shown in FIGS. 11-18 (B1) and (B2), after the 800-time variation display when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) is completed, the normal state When controlled to (low accuracy / low base state), even if the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0, the number of fluctuations is displayed without displaying the special number display at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. In the example, the characters "game 0 times") are displayed. Temporarily, in the present embodiment in which the time saving state C does not loop, even after the time saving state C is controlled to the normal state, the special number of times is displayed based on the value of the relief time saving number counter being 0 ("until play time"). If characters, characters of "0 more times", etc.) are displayed, the player may misunderstand that the relief time has been shortened. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game is played by not displaying the special number of times display. I try to prevent misidentification of the person.

(Means 02-4)
As shown in FIG. 11-20, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 31 to 300, a special number display in a white mode is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "up to play time". Character, white character of "more XXX times", and white triangular object, XXX = 31 to 300) are displayed, and when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 30, the image is displayed. A special number display in red mode (in this example, the characters "until play time", the red characters "more XXX times", and the red triangular object, XXX = 1 to 30) is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the device 5. Has been done. According to such a configuration, by changing the display mode of the special number display, it becomes possible to clearly recognize that the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is small, and the operation can be promoted.

(Means 02-5)
As shown in FIG. 11-20, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 301 to 800, the number of fluctuations is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "game XXX times"). , XXX = 301-800), and when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 31-300, the special number display in white mode is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "" When the characters "until play time", the white characters "more XXX times", and the white triangular object, XXX = 31-300) are displayed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 30 , Special number of times display in red mode at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "until play time", the red characters "more XXX times", and the red triangular object, XXX = 1 to 30 ) Is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to switch between the variable number display and the special number display according to the value of the relief time reduction counter, so that appropriate display control according to the player's interest is possible. ..

(Means 02-6)
As shown in FIG. 11-19, when the probability change state ends, the result image 01TM500 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. The result image 01TM500 includes the characters "BBBB pt" indicating the total number of given game balls (BBBB is the total number of given game balls). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), when the time saving state C ends, the result image is not displayed and is controlled to the normal state. According to such a configuration, when the time saving state C ends, the disappointment of being controlled from the high base state to the low base state without winning a big hit in the time saving state C is prevented from being emphasized. , It is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

(Means 02-7)
As shown in FIG. 11-19, when the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state and the time reduction counter value is 0 to 10, the time reduction counter value is 11 to 100. An emphasized time-saving residual display (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 0 to 10) is displayed in an aspect enlarged from the residual display. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), when the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state C and the time saving number counter value is 0 to 10, the time saving number counter value is 11. The time saving residual display (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 0 to 10) in the same mode as in the case of ~ 100 is displayed. According to such a configuration, when the time saving state C ends, the disappointment of being controlled from the high base state to the low base state without winning a big hit in the time saving state C is prevented from being emphasized. , It is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

(Means 02-8)
Regarding the example of FIGS. 11-28, in the variable display in which the display result of reaching the relief time reduction is "missing", after the defeat effect in the battle effect is executed (see FIG. 11-28 (1)), the eye-catching image. (See FIG. 11-28 (2)), and then without displaying the first background image 01TM310 (and the decorative pattern “767” that has stopped swinging) (FIG. 11-28 (3)). Third background image 01TM330 (and fixed stop) corresponding to the time saving state C without displaying (without displaying) and without executing the shutter effect (without displaying FIGS. 11-28 (4) and (5)). The decorative pattern "767") may be displayed (FIGS. 11-28 (6)). According to such a configuration, as a state in which the visibility of the battle effect image is lowered by the eye-catching image, the third background image 01TM330 corresponding to the time saving state C is displayed after the variation display is completed. It is possible to eliminate the complexity of the production when the time saving state C is controlled, and to give the production a surprise.

[Example of a pachinko machine that executes a probability change fall determination]
As a pachinko gaming machine, in a state where the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state, a probability change fall determination is executed as to whether or not to shift the game state to a low probability state, and the game state is based on the result of the probability change fall determination. There is a pachinko machine that shifts to a low-accuracy state. The invention described in the above embodiment is also applicable to a pachinko gaming machine that executes a probability change fall determination. Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine that executes a probability change fall determination will be described.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, when a start winning prize (winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) occurs, a random number for probabilistic fall determination is extracted, and a special based on the starting winning prize is extracted in a highly accurate state. When the fluctuation display of the symbol is executed, it is determined whether or not to end the high-accuracy state based on the random number for determining the probability-changing fall (whether or not there is a so-called probability-changing fall), and the high-accuracy state is determined based on the judgment result. I'm trying to finish it. Specifically, when the CPU 103 detects that the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening has won a prize in the switch process shown in step S21 of FIG. 5, it extracts a random number for probable change fall determination and high. Whether or not to end the high probability state based on the random number for the probability change fall determination when the variation display of the special symbol based on the winning is started in the probability state (in the special symbol normal processing shown in step S110 of FIG. 6). Is executed, the high probability state is terminated based on the judgment result, and the state shifts to the low probability state.

In this probabilistic fall determination, it is determined as either "no probable change fall" or "with probable change fall" by the judgment using the random number for the probable change fall judgment, and it is highly accurate based on the determination that "there is no probable change fall". The state is continued, and the high probability state is terminated based on the determination that "there is a probability change and fall", and the control is performed to the low probability state.

In this way, when a start winning prize (winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) occurs, a random number for determining the probability change / fall is extracted, and the variation display of the special symbol based on the starting winning is displayed in the high probability state. Is executed, it is determined whether or not to end the high-accuracy state based on the random number for determining the probability-changing fall (whether or not there is a so-called probability-changing fall), and the high-accuracy state is terminated based on the determination result. ing. Therefore, when it is determined that "there is a probability change fall" in the probability change fall judgment at the timing when the fluctuation display is started in the high probability state, the subsequent fluctuation display including the fluctuation display is in the low probability state shown in FIG. The display result is determined based on the display result determination table (first special figure display result determination table or second special figure display result determination table) for (normal state or time saving state).

<Game flow of a gaming machine with a probability change fall judgment>
Next, the game flow in the pachinko gaming machine that executes the probability change fall determination will be described. In the example of this game flow, when a big hit occurs and the game ball wins a prize (V prize) in the probability change area, it is controlled to the probability change state (high probability / high base state) after the big hit game state ends, and the variation is displayed in the probability change state. It is assumed that the probabilistic fall determination is executed when is started. Here, by the time the 100th variation display is started without the display result of the variation display executed in the probability variation state becoming a "big hit", (1) the variation display executed up to the 100th time is executed. When any of the probabilistic fall judgments determines that there is a probable change fall, the fluctuation display corresponding to the probable change fall judgment that is determined to be "probable change fall" (any of the fluctuation displays from the first to the 100th time) ) Is controlled to the time saving state D (low accuracy / high base state), maintained in the time saving state D until the end of the 100th fluctuation display, and then controlled to the normal state (low accuracy / low base state). NS.

On the other hand, (2) If it is not determined that "there is a probability change fall" in any of the probability change fall judgments executed in response to the fluctuation display up to the 100th time, the probability change state is reached until at least the 100th change display is completed. When it was maintained in (high accuracy / high base state) and it was determined that there was a "probability change fall" in the probability change fall judgment that was executed in response to the 101st and subsequent fluctuation displays, it was determined that there was a "probability change fall". It is controlled to the normal state (low probability / low base state) from the start of the fluctuation display corresponding to the probability change fall determination.

In a pachinko machine that executes such a probabilistic fall determination, if the probabilistic fall determination determines that there is no probabilistic fall and the high probability state is continued, the process of updating the value of the relief time reduction counter is skipped. On the other hand, when it is determined in the probability change fall determination that "there is a probability change fall" and the control is made to a low probability state, the value of the relief time reduction counter is updated.

In the present embodiment, it is determined that there is a "probability change fall" in the probability change fall determination of any of the fluctuation displays (nth time, n = 1 to 100) up to the 100th change display in the [A] probability change state (high probability state). When this is done, the time saving state D (low probability / high base state) is controlled from the start of the fluctuation display (nth fluctuation display) corresponding to the probability change fall judgment determined as "probability change fall", and the 100th time. After being maintained in the time saving state D until the fluctuation display of is completed, it is controlled to the normal state (low accuracy / low base state).

Therefore, when the probability variation falls within the 100th variation display (nth variation display, n = 1 to 100) after being controlled to the probability variation state and is controlled to the time saving state D, a big hit does not occur and 100- When the fluctuation display of n + 1 = 101-n times is executed and controlled to the normal state, the remaining number of fluctuations from the control to the normal state until the relief time is reached is 800- (100-n + 1) = It will be 699 + n times.

For example, in the 10th variation display in the probability variation state, when the probability variation falls and is controlled to the time saving state D, when the variation display is executed 91 times without a big hit and is controlled to the normal state, it is normal. The number of remaining fluctuations from being controlled to the state until reaching the relief time reduction is 800-91 = 709 times.

In addition, when it is determined that there is a probable change fall in the probability change fall judgment of the 101st and subsequent fluctuation displays (mth time, m ≧ 101) in the [B] probability change state (high probability state), it is determined that there is a probable change fall. It is controlled from the start of the fluctuation display (mth fluctuation display) corresponding to the determined probability change fall determination to the normal state (low probability / low base state).

If the probability change falls and is controlled to the normal state on the 101st and subsequent fluctuation displays (mth fluctuation display, m ≧ 101) after being controlled to the probability change state, the relief time is reached after being controlled to the normal state. The remaining number of fluctuations until the operation is 800.

For example, when the probability change falls in the 150th fluctuation display after being controlled to the probability change state, the remaining number of fluctuations from the control to the normal state until the relief time is shortened is 800 times.

According to such a configuration, even in the case of the above [A], the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is smaller than in the case of the above [B], so that the player's disappointment can be reduced. , It is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

The feature unit 01TM described above may include each configuration shown below.

(Structure 113-1) Variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are executed, and the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is executed. Is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the derivation and display of.
Based on the fact that the starting condition (for example, winning a game ball to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is satisfied, and the starting condition (for example, neither the jackpot game state nor the variable) is satisfied. Variable display execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
When the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, the hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer) that can store the information related to the variable display as the hold information,
Determining means that can determine to control to an advantageous state (for example, a portion that executes step 113IWS63 in the game control microcomputer 100).
Prior to the determination by the determination means, a determination means capable of determining that the control is in an advantageous state (for example, a portion for executing step S101 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
A specific suggestion effect (for example, a look-ahead notice effect of the first aspect. A special decorative pattern (chance eye) is stopped as a specific example of the look-ahead notice effect) that suggests that the control is performed in an advantageous state based on the determination result by the determination means. A specific suggestion effect execution means (CPU 120 for effect control) that can execute an effect to be displayed, a hold change effect that changes the color or shape of the hold display, a zone effect that displays a special background, or the like. When,
A state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which a starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than a normal state, and
It is provided with an updating means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step 113IWS71) capable of updating numerical information (for example, a relief time reduction counter).
The updating means updates the numerical information depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed or the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is the first special). (Update the relief time reduction counter when the symbol changes and when the second special symbol changes),
In the state control means, the numerical information updated by the update means becomes a specific value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0") corresponding to a special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the number of times the variable display is executed. By doing so, it is possible to control the special state when the special condition is satisfied (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 113IWS74, S75, S171B).
Further provided with a special suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a special suggestion effect (for example, a fanning effect according to the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened) related to the establishment of the special condition. ,
The means of executing the specific suggestion effect is
Of the variable displays corresponding to the hold information stored before the special condition is satisfied, it is possible to restrict the execution of the specific suggestion effect for which the variable display after the variable display for which the special condition is satisfied is the target of advance notice (for example). , Prohibits the execution of the look-ahead notice effect of the first aspect that straddles before and after the start of control to shorten the relief time),
A predetermined period from a predetermined value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is "10") corresponding to a predetermined number of times (for example, 790 times) that the numerical information updated by the update means is less than the special number of times to reach a specific value. In the gaming machine, the execution of the specific suggestion effect is restricted (for example, the execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect of the first aspect in the variation immediately before being controlled to the relief time reduction is prohibited).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and to suppress the deterioration of the interest while avoiding the occurrence of defects in the production.

In this example, when the time is already controlled to the time saving state, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect straddling before and after the start of the control to the relief time saving is not prohibited, but the control is not limited to this, and the time saving state is controlled. Even if it is, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect straddling before and after the start of control to shorten the relief time may be prohibited.

Further, in this example, the special suggestion effect is executed in a predetermined period from the predetermined value corresponding to the predetermined number of times when the numerical information updated by the updating means reaches the specific value, and the specific suggestion is performed in the predetermined period. The execution of the production will be restricted. Specifically, the execution of the fanning effect and the like is started from the timing when the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is 10, and the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is prohibited. As a result, the special suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect are not performed in duplicate, so that the effect can be suppressed from becoming complicated and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

Further, in this example, it is decided to prohibit the execution of the look-ahead notice effect before and after the start of control to shorten the relief time, but the restriction method is not limited to this. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects, execution of some of the pre-reading notice effects among the plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects is prohibited when straddling before and after the start of control to reduce the relief time. On the other hand, other pre-reading notice effects may not be prohibited (executable) even when they straddle before and after the start of control to shorten the relief time.

Similarly, in this example, it is decided to prohibit the execution of the look-ahead notice effect in the fluctuation immediately before being controlled to the relief time reduction, but the restriction method is not limited to this. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects, some of the pre-reading notice effects among the plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects are prohibited from being executed in the fluctuation immediately before being controlled to the relief time reduction. The other look-ahead notice effects may not be prohibited (executable) in the fluctuation immediately before being controlled to the relief time reduction.

(Structure 113-2) In the configuration 113-1, the state control means can control the special state when a special display result (for example, a time-saving out-of-time symbol) different from the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the time saving state B),
The advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled when the special display result is derived and displayed (see FIG. 11-4 (A)).
When the special condition is satisfied and the special display result is derived and displayed, the state control means can be controlled to a special state having an advantage corresponding to the establishment of the special condition (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 saves time). By giving priority to the control to the time saving state via the relief time saving rather than the control to the time saving state via the relief time, the time saving time saving symbol is stopped in the fluctuation that becomes the relief time saving (the fluctuation that the relief time saving number counter = 0). If it is displayed, control to the time saving state via the relief time saving),
Special suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a special suggestion effect (for example, pre-reading advance notice effect of the second aspect) suggesting that the special display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result by the determination means. )
The special suggestion effect executing means is a specific value from a predetermined value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is "10") corresponding to a predetermined number of times (for example, 790 times) that the numerical information updated by the update means is less than the special number of times. In a predetermined period until reaching, the execution of the special suggestion effect may be restricted (for example, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect of the second aspect in the variation immediately before being controlled to the relief time reduction may be prohibited).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the production from becoming complicated, suppress the deterioration of the interest, and increase the degree of relief of the player.

(Structure 113-3) In Configuration 113-1 or Configuration 113-2, the predetermined period before the special condition is satisfied (for example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is 10 times or less) is the predetermined period. The execution rate of the special suggestion effect may be higher than that of the earlier period (for example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is 11 times or more).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by expecting the establishment of the special condition, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages of the player due to the end of the game immediately before the establishment of the special condition.

(Structure 113-4) In any one of the configurations 113-1 to 113-3, the special suggestion effect execution means has a plurality of effect modes depending on the number of times the variable display is executed (for example, the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened). The ratio of whether to execute the special suggestion effect may differ depending on which of them.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to establish the special condition and to improve the interest.

In addition to the telop display effect that scrolls and displays character information such as "relief time reduction installed" in the lower right and upper left areas of the image display device 5 while waiting for customers, a fanning effect that indicates the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction, etc. As long as the presence or absence of execution is determined by lottery, the execution ratio may be different depending on the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened.

(Structure 113-5) In any one of the configurations 113-1 to 113-4, an explanatory effect executing means capable of executing an explanatory effect relating to a special state based on the establishment of the special condition may be provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine.

As for the explanatory effect, the execution rate and the selection rate of the effect mode may be different depending on the number of times remaining until the relief time is shortened. For example, the explanation effect may be executed at a higher rate as the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened. Further, when the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 10 times or less, the effect of the countdown effect and the effect effect suggesting the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is reduced by lowering the execution ratio of the explanation effect. It may be suppressed.

(Structure 113-6) In any one of the configurations 113-1 to 113-5, the special suggestion effect executing means can easily specify the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied as the special suggestion effect. A special suggestion effect (for example, a fanning effect) and a second special suggestion effect (for example, a telop display effect) in which it is more difficult to specify the number of times the variable display is executed until a special condition is satisfied than the first special suggestion effect. , May be feasible.

According to such a configuration, the game entertainment can be improved.

(Structure 113-7) In any of the configurations 113-1 to 113-6, when the variable display is not executed and the hold information is not stored in the hold storage means, a predetermined image (for example, a customer waiting screen) Etc.) provided with a predetermined image display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) capable of displaying
The special suggestion effect execution means can execute a special suggestion effect (for example, a telop display effect) when a predetermined image is displayed (for example, a telop display effect and a demo movie effect for playing back and displaying a customer waiting screen). It is possible to execute the above in duplicate. The execution order of the display of the predetermined image and the suggestion effect may be first or at the same time), until the special condition is satisfied. Depending on the number of times the variable display is executed, the ratio of executing the special suggestion effect when the predetermined image is displayed may be different.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

Further, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the special suggestion effect may be different when the predetermined image is displayed, depending on the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to the mode of the special suggestion effect, and it is possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

[Other variants]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which only the “extremely shortened fluctuation deviation” fluctuation pattern is provided as the fluctuation pattern for “outlier” without reach in the time saving state C. A fluctuation pattern different from the fluctuation pattern of "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation" may be provided.

For example, in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern judgment table of [for time saving state C], 1 to 500 of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation". Therefore, 501 to 900 may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation deviation", and 991 to 997 may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach deviation".

(2) In the above embodiment, "ultra-shortening fluctuation loss" and "shortening fluctuation loss" are provided as fluctuation patterns for "off" without reach in the time saving state A and the time saving state B. , "Extremely shortened fluctuation deviation" is not provided, but it is not limited to such a form, and as a fluctuation pattern for "disappearance" without reach in the time saving state A and the time saving state B, "pole" An ultra-shortening fluctuation deviation may be provided.

For example, in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern judgment table of [for time saving state A], 1 to 100 of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation loss". 101 to 200 may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation", and 201 to 900 may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "shortening fluctuation deviation". Then, in the [for loss] fluctuation pattern judgment table of [for time saving state B], 1 to 500 of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation loss". , 501 to 800 may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation", and 801 to 900 may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "shortening fluctuation deviation".

(3) In the above-described embodiment and the above-mentioned modified examples (1) and (2), the time saving state C> time saving with respect to the ratio in which "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation" is selected from the fluctuation patterns of "non-reach loss". An example is shown in which the state B and the time saving state C> the time saving state A are shown. It may be a state C relationship.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the time saving state C <time saving state B and the time saving state C <time saving state A are related with respect to the ratio at which the variation pattern of "out of reach" is selected. Not limited to such a form, the relationship may be such that the time saving state B <time saving state C, or the time saving state A <time saving state C.

For example, in the case of the time saving state B, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the table of FIG. 11-7 (E1), and in the case of the time saving state C, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the table of FIG. 11-6 (D1). May be determined. Further, in the case of the time saving state A, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the table of FIG. 11-7 (E1), and in the case of the time saving state C, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the table of FIG. 11-6 (C1). May be determined.

(4) In the above embodiment, a common (one type) fluctuation pattern determination table is provided as the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table in the time reduction state C, regardless of the number of fluctuations in the time reduction state C. As the [for loss] fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state C, different fluctuation pattern determination tables may be provided according to the number of fluctuations in the time saving state C.

For example, from the control to the time saving state C to the execution of the 1st to 300th variation display in which the display result is "off", in the variation pattern determination table, the range of the determination values of MR3 is 1 to 997. , 1 to 800 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation out", 801 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach out of", and 951 to 997 are assigned to the "super reach out of" fluctuation pattern. It may be assigned to a variation pattern. Further, from the control to the time saving state C to the execution of the 301 to 800th variation display in which the display result is "off", in the variation pattern determination table, the range of the determination values of MR3 is 1 to 997. , 1 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "extremely shortened fluctuation deviation", 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach deviation", and 951 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach deviation". It may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of.

(5) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-20, an example in which the fluctuation number display and the special number display are displayed in a common area is shown, but the variation number is not limited to such a mode. The display and the special number display may be displayed in different areas.

For example, the variation number display may be displayed in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and the special number display may be displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 11-20, the fluctuation number display may be deleted and the special number display may be displayed according to the value of the relief time reduction counter becoming a predetermined value. .. Even when the value of the relief time reduction counter reaches a predetermined value, the variation number display may be continuously displayed in the upper left part of the screen, and the special number display may be further displayed in the lower right part of the screen. That is, the variable number display and the special number display may be displayed in parallel.

(6) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the time reduction control period corresponding to the time reduction state A is 100 times, which is the same as the time reduction control period corresponding to the probability change state. A period longer than the time saving control period corresponding to the state may be provided. For example, as the time saving control period associated with the non-probability change jackpot, a first period (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A1 and a second period (for example, 500 times) corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A2 may be provided. .. Here, the second period is a period longer than the first period, which is longer than the probability variation control period of the jackpots B and C, but shorter than the time reduction control period (for example, 800 times) in the time reduction state C. Suppose that According to such a configuration, when the time saving control period corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A2 ends (remaining 300 times) than when the time saving control period corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A1 ends (remaining 700 times). In this case, the period until the relief time is shortened, so that even if the probability variation jackpot does not occur, it is possible to make the person interested in the type of non-probability variation jackpot.

(7) In the above embodiment, when the RAM clear process is executed, the variation is executed without being controlled by the jackpot from the time when the relief time reduction counter is controlled to the low accuracy state until the relief time reduction is reached. An example of setting "800", which is the same value as the number of impressions, has been shown, but not limited to such a form, when the RAM clear process is executed, the CPU 103 sets the relief time reduction counter to a low accuracy state. You may set a value different from the fluctuation display number of times that is executed without being controlled by the jackpot from the time it is controlled until the relief time is reached.

For example, when the RAM clear process is executed, the number of variable display times (800 times) that is executed without being controlled by the jackpot from the time when the relief time reduction counter is controlled to the low accuracy state until the relief time reduction is reached. You may set a small value (for example, "600").

According to such a configuration, the RAM clear processing is executed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is set to "800", which is the initial value and the maximum value, so that the player can reduce the relief time. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming too disadvantageous with respect to the number of variable display times, and to rescue the player with respect to the number of variable display times up to the relief time reduction.

Further, regardless of whether or not the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on at the time of opening the store, a value less than 800 times is executed in the relief time reduction counter (for example, when (i) the RAM clearing process is executed). "600", (ii) When the RAM clear processing is not executed, a value according to the remaining fluctuation display number of times until the relief time reduction is reached based on the final fluctuation display number of times at the time of power failure) is set. Therefore, the operation can be promoted regardless of the number of remaining fluctuation display times until the relief time is shortened.

(8) In the above embodiment, when the relief time is shortened via the jackpot after clearing the RAM and the fluctuation pattern is either "non-reach out-of-B" or "normal reach out-of-B". An example is shown in which the shutter effect is started at the start of the fluctuation, and when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach Out of A-2", the shutter effect is started at the timing when the defeat effect in the battle effect (super reach) ends. rice field. Not limited to such a form, when the relief time is shortened via a big hit after clearing the RAM, the fluctuation pattern is any of "non-reach out of B", "normal reach out of B", and "super reach out of A-2". At this time, the shutter effect may be started at the timing when the symbol confirmation designation B command is received.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-22, in the case where the relief time is shortened without passing through the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation of either "non-reach out-of-B" or "normal reach out-of-B". When the pattern (that is, the fluctuation pattern without super reach) is selected, the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display period (non-reach fluctuation pattern) is selected by starting the shutter effect at the start of the fluctuation, or the degree of expectation. Even when a variation pattern (a variation pattern that does not involve reach, a variation pattern that involves reach but does not develop to super reach) is selected, it is time to receive the symbol confirmation A designation command. Regardless, it is possible to appropriately control the production to give the player a sense of expectation.

(9) In the above embodiment, when the relief time is shortened via the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the CPU 103 shows an example of transmitting the symbol confirmation B designation command at the timing of ending the variation display of the first special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the CPU 103 may transmit the symbol confirmation A designation command at the timing of ending the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, a common symbol determination period may be set between the case where the relief time is reached via the jackpot after the RAM is cleared and the case where the relief time is reached via the jackpot after the RAM is cleared.

For example, when the relief time is shortened via the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the effect control CPU 120 that has received the symbol confirmation A designation command while the shutter effect is being executed (the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed) At the timing when 0.5 seconds of the symbol confirmation period specified by the symbol confirmation A designation command has elapsed, the shutter effect may be terminated, the shutter image 01TM250 may be erased, and the time saving rush effect may be executed. At this time, during the symbol determination period, the combination of the small symbols that is the display result is visually displayed in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5R.

In this way, when the relief time is reached after the RAM is cleared, the CPU 103 transmits a common symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 regardless of whether or not the rescue time is reached. The process for setting the symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted is simplified, the processing load of the CPU 103 can be reduced, and the capacity of the main program can be reduced.

(10) In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 shows an example of starting the shutter effect at a predetermined timing before receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the symbol confirmation designation is specified. The shutter effect may be started within the symbol determination period including the timing when the command is received. Further, the shutter effect may be started within the symbol determination period and the shutter effect may be ended within the symbol determination period.

For example, when the relief time is shortened via the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the effect control CPU 120 that receives the symbol confirmation B designation command receives the decorative symbol in the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command. The shutter effect is started at the timing when the first predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds after receiving the command) elapses after stopping, and the second predetermined period (for example, 1.5 seconds after receiving the command) elapses. It is assumed that the decorative pattern that has been stopped is displayed again at the timing when the shutter effect is finished, and the first background image 01TM310 corresponding to the normal state is once displayed.

Next, at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation B designation command elapses, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game state to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state), and the effect mode. It is assumed that the background image is switched from the first background image 01TM310 to the third background image 01TM330 in a state where the stopped decorative pattern is continuously displayed in response to the "play time". In this case, during the symbol confirmation period (for example, 15 seconds after receiving the command), the combination of small symbols that is the display result is visibly displayed.

Further, for example, when the relief time is shortened without passing through the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the effect control CPU 120 that has received the symbol confirmation A designation command stops the decorative symbol and starts the shutter effect for a predetermined period (for example, for example). The shutter effect may be terminated at the timing when 1.0 second) has elapsed from the command reception, and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. In this case, during the period corresponding to the symbol confirmation period (for example, the period from command reception to 0.5 seconds), the combination of small symbols as the display result is visibly displayed, and the predetermined period. In the period that does not correspond to the symbol confirmation period (for example, the period from 0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds after receiving the command), the combination of small symbols that is the previous display result or the small symbols that are displayed in a variable manner are displayed. It shall be displayed so that it can be seen.

In such a configuration, when the effect control CPU 120 cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation A designation command, for example, when the symbol confirmation A designation command transmitted from the CPU 103 is missed, or when the symbol confirmation A designation command is used. If the received command cannot be recognized as the symbol confirmation A designation command due to garbled commands, the decorative symbol is stopped and the decorative symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation A designation command corresponding to the variable display executed thereafter is received. The third background image 01TM330 may be displayed after the shutter effect is executed. In the symbol determination period in this modification, both the combination of the small symbols that will be the display result and the combination of the decorative symbols that will be the display result may be visually displayed, and the display result will be. The combination of small symbols may be displayed visually, while the combination of decorative symbols may be hidden (or difficult to see).

The feature unit 01TM described above includes the following configurations.

The gaming machine of means 01-1
Variable display of the first identification information (variable display of the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (variable display of the second special symbol) are executed, and the player is in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state). A controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1)
The special state (time saving state A, time saving state B, time saving state C, probability variation state (all are high base states)) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than the non-special state, and the advantageous state are more likely to be controlled than the non-specific state. A state control means (CPU103) that can be controlled to a specific state (probability change state (high probability state)), and
It is provided with an updating means (a part of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step 113IWS71) capable of updating numerical information (relief time reduction counter).
The update means
Numerical information can be updated depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed or the variable display of the second identification information is executed (the game control microcomputer 100 has the first special symbol. The relief time reduction counter can be updated when it fluctuates and when the second special symbol fluctuates),
Numerical information can be updated when controlled to the non-specific state, and numerical information is not updated when controlled to the specific state (the game control microcomputer 100 has a probability change flag set). If not, the relief time reduction counter is updated, but if the probability change flag is set, the relief time reduction counter is not updated),
As the advantageous state, there are a first advantageous state (big hit A (big hit that is difficult to control probability variation)) and a second advantageous state (big hit B, big hit C (big hit that is easy to control probability variation)).
The state control means (CPU103) is
When the special condition (the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0") is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (800 times) as the execution number of the variable display. It is possible to control to the special state (time saving state C (high base state)).
After being controlled to the first advantageous state, it can be controlled to the non-specific state and the special state (time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) after being controlled by the jackpot A), and the second advantageous state can be obtained. After being controlled, it is possible to control the specific state and the special state (the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) after being controlled by the jackpot B or the jackpot C).
The period from the end of the special state after the first advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition is shorter than the period from the end of the special state after the second advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition (big hit A). When controlled to, the variation display is performed 100 times in the time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state), so that the relief time saving is reached after the end of the time saving state A (the value of the relief time saving counter is "0". The number of fluctuations displayed until the result is () remains 700, while when the jackpot B or jackpot C is controlled, the fluctuation display is performed 100 times in the probability variation state (high accuracy / high base state). Therefore, the number of fluctuations displayed from the end of the probabilistic state until the relief time is reached (the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "0") remains 800 times).
The variable display number that can be executed in the special state based on the establishment of the special condition is larger than the variable display number that can be executed in the special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state (value of the relief time reduction counter). The number of fluctuations displayed in the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the fact that is "0" is 800 times, and the time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) after being controlled by the jackpot A. The number of fluctuations displayed in is 100 times)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the disappointment when the special state ends without being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest. At the same time, the degree of relief can be increased in that the special state based on the establishment of the special condition has a larger number of variable display times that can be executed than the special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 01-2 is
In the gaming machine of means 01-1, the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information has a higher advantage than the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information. The rate of being in a state is high (the second special symbol has a higher probability variation rate than the first special symbol, and the number of jackpot rounds is also large).
The special state is a state in which the variable display of the second identification information is more likely to be executed than the non-special state (the time saving state A, the time saving state B, the time saving state C, and the probability variation state are the second special states than the normal state. It is a game state in which the variable display of the symbol is easy to be executed.)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the advantage of the special state based on the establishment of the special condition can be further enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 01-3 is
A gaming machine of means 01-1 or means 01-2.
A variable display pattern selection means (a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S111) for selecting a variable display pattern is provided.
In the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, the variable display period of the variable display pattern selected when the special state after the advantageous state is not controlled to the advantageous state is shorter than the predetermined period. The variable display period of the variable display pattern selected when not controlled is high in proportion to be shorter than the predetermined period (the time saving state C is more out of the extremely shortened fluctuation than the time saving state A and the probability variation state). Highly determined rate)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the variable display number of times per unit time can be increased in a special state based on the establishment of the special condition, and the degree of relief can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 01-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-3.
A variable display pattern selection means (a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S111) for selecting a variable display pattern is provided.
The variable display pattern selection means can select a specific variable display pattern (variable pattern with normal reach, variable pattern with super reach) corresponding to the reach effect.
When the specific variable display pattern is not controlled to the advantageous state in the special state after the advantageous state, the ratio is selected when the specific variable display pattern is not controlled to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the special condition. The rate at which the specific variable display pattern is selected is low (in the time saving state C, the fluctuation pattern with either the normal reach or the fluctuation pattern with the super reach is higher than in either the time saving state A or the probability variation state. The rate of deciding on is low)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the variable display number of times per unit time can be increased in a special state based on the establishment of the special condition, and the degree of relief can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 01-5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-4.
In the special state based on the establishment of the special condition (time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving counter becoming "0"), the predetermined state is determined without being controlled by the advantageous state. The special state (time saving state C) ends when the variable display of the number of times (800 times) is executed, and after the end of the special state, the variable display of the special number of times is executed without being controlled by the advantageous state. When the special condition is satisfied, the special state is not controlled (the time saving state C does not loop).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound playability that does not excessively enhance the gambling while aiming at the relief of the player.

The gaming machine of means 01-6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-5.
Equipped with an effect execution means (CPU 120 for effect control) for executing the effect.
The effect executing means can execute a special suggestion effect (countdown effect, etc.) related to the establishment of the special condition in a non-specific state (non-probability change state (low probability state)) before the special condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, when the establishment timing of the special condition differs depending on the state before being controlled to the non-specific state, the establishment of the special condition can be suggested by the special suggestion effect, and the game can be continued. You can improve your motivation.

The gaming machine of means 01-7 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-6.
Controlled to the second advantageous state when controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information and when controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information. The percentages to be played are different (when the big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the probability variation jackpot (big hit B) is obtained at a rate of 50%, while the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In the case, the probability variation jackpot (either jackpot B or jackpot C) will occur at a rate of 100%.
In either case, the updating means is controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, or is controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information. However, while the numerical information can be updated when the computer is controlled to the non-specific state, the numerical information is not updated when the computer is controlled to the specific state (the game control microcomputer 100 has the probability change flag set). If not, the relief time reduction counter is updated, but if the probability change flag is set, the relief time reduction counter is not updated),
The state control means (CPU103) is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information and to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information. In any case, when the special condition (the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0") is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the update means becoming the specific value, the special state (time reduction state C (high)) is satisfied. It is possible to control (base state)) (the case where the big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the case where the big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, until the relief time is reached. The number of variable impressions is common to 800 times)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, a special condition is satisfied when the numerical information becomes a specific value in the first identification information and the second identification information, so that the gambling is excessive based on the variable display of one of the identification information. It is possible to suppress the increase.

The gaming machine of means 01-8 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-7.
The disadvantage setting value (set value "1") in which the probability of being controlled in the advantageous state is the first probability (about 1/319), and the second probability that the probability of being controlled in the advantageous state is higher than the first probability. A setting means (CPU103) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values including an advantageous setting value (setting value "6") which is (about 1/270) is provided.
When the advantageous setting value is set, the ratio of being controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that set to the disadvantage setting value (as shown in FIG. 11-3). In addition, when the set value is set to "6", the rate of big hits is higher than when the set value is set to "1". Highly controlled percentage),
The rate at which the special condition is satisfied is higher when the disadvantage setting value is set than when the advantage setting value is set (as shown in FIG. 11-4 (B)), the setting value "1". The relief time reduction arrival rate is higher when it is set to "6" than when it is set to the set value "6"),
The advantage of the special state (time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving counter becoming "0"), which is controlled when the special condition is satisfied, is an advantageous state. It is higher than the advantage of the special state (time saving state A) that is controlled after being controlled to (As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the time saving state A after the jackpot A is controlled to 100 times of time saving state. In the time saving state C via the relief time saving arrival, it is controlled to the time saving state of 800 times)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, even when the disadvantage setting value is set, the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied is the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to rescue the player more effectively in that it has a higher advantage than.

The gaming machine of means 01-9 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-8.
A setting means (CPU103) capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values (setting values "1" to "6") having different probabilities of being controlled in the advantageous state is provided.
Which of the plurality of types is controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state is common regardless of which setting value is set (the selection ratio of the jackpot type is the same). It is common regardless of which setting value is set),
The advantage of the special state, which is controlled when the special condition is satisfied, is the same regardless of which set value is set (as shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the relief time is shortened. The number of fluctuation display times (time reduction number) of the time saving state C via is 800 times common regardless of which set value is set.)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in gambling due to the set value, and it is possible to realize sound playability.

The gaming machine of means 01-10 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-9.
Any of a plurality of types, depending on whether the first identification information is controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display or the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display. The ratio of whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state is different (the ratio of the jackpot type determined when a jackpot is reached differs between the first special symbol and the second special symbol).
After the special condition is satisfied, the special condition is satisfied in response to the variable display of the first identification information and the special condition is satisfied in response to the variable display of the second identification information. The advantage of the controlled special state is common (as shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the case of controlling to the time saving state C via the relief time saving based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the case of controlling to the time saving state C are the first. 2 When controlling to the time saving state C via the relief time saving based on the fluctuation of the special symbol, it is possible to control to the time saving state C 800 times in both cases)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information have the same advantage of the special state controlled after the special condition is satisfied. It is possible to suppress excessive increase in sex.

The gaming machine of means 02-1 is
Variable display of the first identification information (variable display of the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (variable display of the second special symbol) are executed, and the player is in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state). A controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1)
A state control means (CPU103) capable of controlling a special state (time saving state A, time saving state B, time saving state C, probability change state (all are high base states)) in which variable display is more easily executed than a non-special state.
An update means (a part of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step 113IWS71) capable of updating numerical information (relief time reduction counter), and
Display means (image display device 5) and
It is equipped with an effect execution means (CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing the effect.
The updating means can update the numerical information depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed or the variable display of the second identification information is executed (the game control microcomputer 100 has a game control microcomputer 100. When the 1st special symbol changes and the 2nd special symbol changes, the relief time reduction counter is updated),
The display means (image display device 5) is
The first image (first background image 01TM310 as a background image) can be displayed when controlled to the non-special state (normal state (low base state)).
The second image (third background image 01TM330 as a background image) can be displayed when controlled to the special state (time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state)).
The effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) is
It is an effect using a specific image (battle effect image), and it is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state.
After it is suggested that the specific effect does not control the advantageous state in the variable display before the special condition is satisfied, the specific image is visually recognized by displaying a special image different from the specific image on the display means. After the sexuality is lowered, the first image is displayed on the display means (when the battle effect is executed in the variable display before reaching the relief time reduction, after the defeat effect in the battle effect is executed, By displaying the eye-catching image 01TM200 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the battle effect image is lowered, and the first background image 01TM310 as the background image is displayed),
When the specific effect is not executed in the variable display in which the special condition is satisfied, the visibility of the first image is lowered by displaying a special image different from the specific image on the display means, and then the first image is displayed. 2 By displaying the image on the display means (when the battle effect is not executed in the variable display when the relief time is reached, the shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image is displayed, the second image as the background image. 1 After reducing the visibility of the background image 01TM310, the third background image 01TM330 as the background image is displayed),
When the specific effect is executed in the variable display in which the special condition is satisfied, the specific image is displayed on the display means after it is suggested that the specific effect is not controlled to the advantageous state. The visibility of the image is reduced, and then the second image is displayed on the display means (when the battle effect is being executed in the variable display when the relief time is reached, the defeat effect in the battle effect is executed. Later, by displaying the shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the battle effect image is lowered, and the third background image 01TM330 as the background image is displayed).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the production when the special state is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition.
The gaming machine of means 02-1 may include a part or all of the configuration of any of the gaming machines of means 01-1 to 01-10. For example, the gaming machine of means 02-1 includes a state control means that can control a special state and a specific state that is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than a non-specific state, and the update means is controlled to the non-specific state. Numerical information can be updated while the numerical information is being used, and the numerical information may not be updated when the state is controlled to a specific state.

The gaming machine of means 02-2 is
It is a gaming machine of means 02-1 and
In the special state based on the establishment of the special condition (time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving counter becoming "0"), the predetermined state is determined without being controlled by the advantageous state. The special state (time saving state C) ends when the variable display of the number of times (800 times) is executed, and after the end of the special state, the variable display of the special number of times is executed without being controlled by the advantageous state. When the special condition is satisfied, the special state is not controlled (the time saving state C does not loop).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound playability that does not excessively enhance the gambling while aiming at the relief of the player.

The gaming machine of means 02-3 is
A gaming machine of means 02-1 or means 02-2.
The effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) is
In the non-specific state before the special condition is satisfied, the special number display corresponding to the variable display number until the special condition is satisfied can be displayed (before the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "0"). In the non-probability state (low probability state), it is possible to display the special number display corresponding to the fluctuation display number until the relief time is reached),
After the end of the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied, the special number display is not displayed (time reduction state C based on the value of the relief time reduction counter becoming "0" (low probability / (High base state) is finished, the special number display is not displayed)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the discomfort that the special number display is displayed after the end of the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied.

The gaming machine of means 02-4 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-3.
The effect executing means (effect control CPU 120) can display a special number display corresponding to the variable display number until the special condition is satisfied (as shown in FIG. 11-20, the value of the relief time reduction counter). In the non-probability state (low probability state) before becomes "0", it is possible to display the special number display corresponding to the fluctuation display number until the relief time is reached),
It is possible to change the display mode of the special number display according to the variable display number until the special condition is satisfied (when the variable display number until reaching the relief time reduction is 30 times or less, the special number display is displayed. From white to red)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, by changing the display mode of the special number display, it is possible to suggest the variable display number until the special condition is satisfied, and the operation can be promoted.

The gaming machine of means 02-5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-4.
The effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) is
It was executed in a non-specific state in the first period (the period in which the number of fluctuations is 301 or more (the value of the relief time reduction counter is "301" or more) until the relief time is reached) of the period before the special condition is satisfied. While the execution count display corresponding to the variable display count can be displayed in the special area, the special count display corresponding to the variable display count until the special condition is satisfied is not displayed (as shown in FIG. 11-20). , While the fluctuation count display can be displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5, the special count display is not displayed),
In the second period after the first period of the period before the special condition is satisfied (the period in which the number of fluctuations is 300 times or less (the value of the relief time reduction counter is "300" or less) until the relief time reduction is reached). While the special number display can be displayed in the special area, the execution number display cannot be displayed (as shown in FIG. 11-20, the special number display can be displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5). On the other hand, the fluctuation count display is not displayed)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the information to be notified to the player can be clarified by switching between the execution count display and the special count display depending on the situation.

The gaming machine of means 02-6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-5.
As the advantageous state, there are a first advantageous state (big hit A (normal big hit)) and a second advantageous state (big hit B, big hit C (probability variable big hit)).
The state control means
After being controlled to the first advantageous state, it can be controlled to a non-specific state and the special state (time saving state A (low accuracy / high base state) after being controlled to the jackpot A).
After being controlled to the second advantageous state, it can be controlled to the specific state and the special state (a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) after being controlled to the jackpot B or jackpot C).
The specific state (probability change state (high probability state)) and the special state (time saving state A (high base state)) after being controlled to the advantageous state are the end conditions (variable a certain number of times) associated with the variable display. It ends when 100 times)) is established,
Variable display count executed in the special state (time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving counter becoming "0") controlled based on the establishment of the special condition. However, when the predetermined number of times (800 times) is reached, the special state (time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state)) ends, and
The effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) is
When the specific state ends, it is possible to display an image of the added game value (as shown in FIG. 1-19), when the probability variation state (high probability state) ends, the game ball given. (It is possible to display the result image showing the total number) On the other hand
When the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition ends, the given image is not displayed (as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0". The result image is not displayed when the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the fact that it has become is completed)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the disappointment from being emphasized when the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition ends, and to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

The gaming machine of means 02-7 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-6.
The effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) is
When the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state ends, it is possible to execute an end suggestion effect suggesting that the special state ends (as shown in FIG. 11-19, a probabilistic state (high). When the accuracy / high base state) ends, the highlighted time saving residual display can be displayed).
When the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied ends, the end suggestion effect is not executed (as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0". When the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state) based on the above is finished, the emphasized time saving residual display is not displayed)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the disappointment from being emphasized when the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition ends, and to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

The gaming machine of means 02-8 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-7.
After it is suggested that the effect executing means (the effect control CPU 120) is not controlled to the advantageous state by the specific effect when the specific effect is being executed in the variable display in which the special condition is satisfied, the effect execution means (CPU 120 for effect control) is not controlled to the advantageous state by the specific effect. By displaying the special image, it is possible to reduce the visibility of the specific image and display the second image (when the battle effect is being executed in the variable display when the rescue time is reached, the battle is performed. After the defeat effect in the effect is executed, the visibility of the battle effect image is reduced by displaying an eye-catching image different from the battle effect image, and then the third background image is displayed as the background image).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the production when the special state is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
A state control means capable of controlling a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a non-special state and a specific state in which the variable display is more easily controlled than the non-specific state.
Equipped with an update means that can update numerical information,
The update means
Numerical information can be updated depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed or the variable display of the second identification information is executed.
Numerical information can be updated when controlled to the non-specific state, and numerical information is not updated when controlled to the specific state.
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state.
The state control means
The numerical information updated by the update means becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times of execution of the variable display, so that the special state can be controlled when the special condition is satisfied.
After being controlled to the first advantageous state, it can be controlled to the non-specific state and the special state, and after being controlled to the second advantageous state, it can be controlled to the specific state and the special state.
The period from the end of the special state after the first advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition is shorter than the period from the end of the special state after the second advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition.
Further equipped with a production execution means for executing the production,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing a special suggestion effect related to the establishment of the special condition in a non-specific state before the special condition is satisfied.

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