JP2022025213A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To execute a performance considering the specification of a game machine and the psychology of a player.SOLUTION: Particular state control means can perform control to switch a game into a first particular state (such as a small win A) for being controlled into a special state (such as a high base state) after the completion of an advantageous state (such as a big win game state) based on a fact that a game medium has passed through a specific region (such as a V prize winning port) and a second particular state (such as a small win B) for being not controlled into the special state after the completion. Performance execution means can execute a re-variable display performance (such as a re-lottery performance) which executes variable display again after temporarily stopping and displaying decoration identification information in variable display to be controlled into a particular state. In a case where the variable display to be controlled into a particular state is executed in response to reservation memory (such as residual memory) stored by reservation memory means, the performance execution means executes a performance with a higher emphasis degree than in a case where the variable display to be controlled into the particular state is executed during the special state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-34

Description

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

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

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, when the gaming machine is controlled to a special state, the gaming medium can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage of a specific area, and the second identification information is controlled to a special state in which variable display can be easily executed. There is one that enables control to a special state when the variable display of the second identification information is executed. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that when a small hit occurs, a big hit occurs due to a V prize. Further, it is described that the second reserved storage information is likely to be accumulated in the high base state, and the reserved storage information which is a big hit via a small hit is frequently included in the second reserved storage information.

JP-A-2018-102713 (paragraphs 0031, 0040, 0345)

However, in Patent Document 1, a variable display controlled to a special state (small hit) is executed corresponding to the hold storage (remaining hold after the end of the high base state) stored by the hold storage means, and a special case. Nothing is disclosed about the effect when the variable display controlled to the special state is executed during the state (high base state). Therefore, there are cases where the variable display controlled to the special state is executed corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means, and cases where the variable display controlled to the special state is executed during the special state. The production according to the psychology of the person is not executed, and it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in the game.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect in consideration of the specifications of the gaming machine and the psychology of the player.

(Means 1-1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is the first identification information. Variable display execution means (for example, steps 018 IWS 110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing variable display of (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). An effect executing means (for example, an effect) that can execute an effect including a variable display of the first identification information and a variable display of the decorative identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. A portion of the control CPU 120 that executes step S76), a hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display of the second identification information as hold storage (for example, a second hold storage buffer), and a variable display of the second identification information. When the special state control means (for example, the part where step 018IWS538 is executed in the effect control CPU 120) which can be controlled to the special state (for example, the high base state) which is easy to execute and the variable display of the second identification information are executed. , A special state control means that can be controlled to a special state by a predetermined probability (see FIG. 8-4 (C)) (for example, a portion that executes steps 018IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a special state. A step in an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling an advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a specific area (for example, a V winning opening). The special state control means can be controlled to a special state with the same variable display number (for example, once) as the inverse of a predetermined probability, and the special state control means is provided with 018 IWS 117 to S120). A first special state (for example, small hit A) controlled to a special state after the end of an advantageous state based on the game medium passing through a specific area, and a second special state (for example, small hit B) not controlled to the special state. In the variable display controlled to the special state, the effect executing means can perform a re-variable display effect (for example, a re-lottery effect) in which the decorative identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is executed again. When the variable display execution means that is executable and is controlled by the second special state when it is not controlled by the special state, it is controlled by the second special state when it is controlled by the special state. Variable table to be Perform variable display over a longer variable display period at a higher rate than when performing the show (eg, the variation selected in the residual hold variable display, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (B), 8-7 (C)). The pattern PC1-1, PC1-2, PD1-1, PD1-2 has a longer variation time than the variation pattern PC2-1, PC2-1, PD2-1, PD2-2 selected during the high base state). It is characterized by that.

It is a front 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 a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 018IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special variable winning ball device in the feature part 018IW. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards, etc. in a feature part 018IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table and the small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature part 018IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol process processing in a feature part 018IW. It is a flowchart which shows the start prize determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the processing after closing a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the state transition in the characteristic part 018IW. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the advance notice production decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the re-lottery effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol which is confirmed and displayed in this feature part 018IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect example which is executed in the variation display with pseudo variation.

(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 gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows 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 hitting ball launching device into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations 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. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, 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. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking 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 variable display or variable.

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 only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member 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.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening 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 prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

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

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

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

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes 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, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

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

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped 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. 2).

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. If the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal map game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 but the normal map 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize 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 "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the opening upper limit period.
One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game).
In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (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 big hit 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 gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set.
As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

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

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from 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. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change 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 in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

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

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming 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 gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was 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 reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction 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 a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

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

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming 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 probable change 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 / or a game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 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) which 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 become 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 an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. 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 effects include, 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 definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the 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 all 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 "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed 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 stopped and displayed. 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 change jackpot" may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming 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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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.

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

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (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 has, 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 includes 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 solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) 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, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns 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 reserved 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 is an 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 an effect based on an 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 sound to be output) to the voice 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 the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 voice 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 for executing 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. Consists of including 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 operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting 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). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

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 failure), 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 process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data 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, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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.

When 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 being changed, 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). Along 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, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a 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. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter 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 error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a 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 (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process 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 passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

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

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

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

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that 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 stored, 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 decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. 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 figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. 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 change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

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

The jackpot opening 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 open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. 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 switch 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 big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making 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 jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process 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 corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable 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 process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an 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 the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). 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 made. 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 processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

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

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

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 variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. 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, the mode thereof, 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 the execution of 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 terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. 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 by 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 specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

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

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

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern 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 process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is 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. It is updated to 7 "and the production process during the big hit is completed.

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

(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 spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of 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 a 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 If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, 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 a 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 other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a 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 by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game 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 unit 018IW)
Next, the feature unit 018IW of this embodiment will be described. In the feature unit 018IW, the gaming state is controlled to either a normal state (non-high base state (low base state)) or a high base state. In this example, in the high base state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map is shortened as compared with the normal state, and the probability of “hit the normal map” in the normal state is higher than that in the normal state. For example, in the normal state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is 10%, while in the high base state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is increased to 90%, and a game ball is placed in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). It will be easier to win a prize. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) is obtained by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B as compared with the normal state. It may be configured so that the game ball can be easily won. Further, in the high base state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal state, so that the game ball can be easily won in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). You may.

In this example, the variation display of the second special symbol is likely to be executed in the high base state, but as will be described later, the small hit can be determined only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Since it is inserted, the high base state is a state in which it is easy to be controlled by the small hit game state.

(Board composition)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 018IW. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 018IW, in the game area, the first path of the flow path through which the game ball flows is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. Of the flow paths through which the sphere flows, a second path different from the first path is mainly provided in the region on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

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

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

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

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

As a structure through which a game ball divided into the right game area of the game area can enter, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B constituting a second starting winning opening, and a special variable winning opening constituting a special winning opening A ball device 018IW17 and a special variable winning ball device 7 constituting a large winning opening are provided.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that the game ball is guided to the prize ball device 6A in the prize opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, a game nail is provided so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7 among the winning opening structures. It has been planted. Therefore, when the player aims to enter the game ball into the variable winning ball device 6B, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player can hit the game ball to the right. good.

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

The special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is a device for determining V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

(Special variable winning ball device)
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 in the feature unit 018IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom surface member 018IW17a formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows, and the bottom surface member 018IW17a is provided in the small hit game state. By moving the bottom member 018IW17a backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, the special winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening is detected by the special winning opening switch 018IW24.

In this example, when a game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) and is detected by the count switch 23, 15 prize balls are obtained, whereas a special variable winning ball is obtained. When a game ball wins a prize in the ball device 018IW17 (special winning opening) and is detected by the special winning opening switch 018IW24, three prize balls are obtained.

Further, the bottom surface member 018IW17a is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 018IW83 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In the feature unit 018IW, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the game ball winning in the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 (special winning opening) is further provided with a guidance path to the right of the special variable winning ball device 018IW17. Guided by 018IW01. The guidance path 018IW01 is further branched into two paths 018IW02,03, and the game ball guided to the guidance path 018IW01 is guided to the left side path 018IW02 or the right side path 018IW03. The left route 018IW02 is a V winning opening, and the game ball that has won a prize in the V winning opening is detected by the V winning opening switch 018IW25.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, a V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is provided near the entrance of the left side route 018IW02 (V winning opening), and the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is guided when the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is in the open state. The game ball guided to the route 018IW01 enters the left route 018IW02 (V winning opening), and the V winning is possible. Further, when the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is in the closed state, the game ball guided by the guidance path 018IW01 enters the right side path 018IW03 and is discharged to the back side of the game area.

The V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 018IW84 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

Further, in the feature unit 018IW, when controlled to the small hit gaming state, the game ball enters the V winning opening 018IW02 during the small hit gaming state, and is detected by the V winning opening switch 018IW25. After the end of the small hit game, it is controlled to the big hit game state.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is formed with a plurality of restricting pieces that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom surface member 018IW17a. In this example, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is provided with a regulation piece, so that the game ball flowing down from the upper right to the lower left direction meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, so that the flow direction of the game ball is changed. Let it change and delay its flow time compared to the absence of regulatory pieces.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, in the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 (special winning opening), the special winning opening switch 018IW24 is provided on the upstream side, and the V winning opening and the discharging port are provided on the downstream side. Although the case where the V winning opening switch 018IW25 is provided on the V winning opening side is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the upstream side of the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 (special winning opening) branches into the V winning opening side and the general winning opening side, and the V winning opening switch 018IW25 is provided on the V winning opening side and is also general. The special winning opening switch 018IW24 may be provided on the winning opening side.

(Board configuration)
FIG. 8-3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the feature unit 018IW. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in the feature unit 018IW, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), a count switch 23, and a special winning port. The detection signal from the switch 018IW24 and the V winning opening switch 018IW25 (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a solenoid 81, a solenoid 82, a solenoid 018IW83, a signal for turning on the solenoid 018IW84, etc.), a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, or a big prize. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 for the mouth door (special variable winning ball device 7), the solenoid 018IW83 for the special variable winning ball device 018IW17, and the solenoid 018IW84 for the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04.

(Big hit judgment table and small hit judgment table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table.
Of these, FIG. 8-4 (A) shows an example of a jackpot determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the probability is about 1/300 regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is decided to make a big hit.

FIG. 8-4 (B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 8-4 (C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined that the small hit is made with a probability of 100%.

In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is not determined as a big hit, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of 100%. Not limited to this, it may be configured so that the small hit is not determined with a low probability and may be missed. In this case, for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it may be configured to be determined to be a small hit with an extremely high probability such as 99% or 95%. , It may be configured to determine a small hit with a probability of approximately 100%.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to either "7R jackpot A" or "7R jackpot B".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to either "7R jackpot A" or "7R jackpot B".

The "7R jackpot A" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 7 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. When the state shifts to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the end of one fluctuation display.

The "7R jackpot B" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 7 rounds and shifts to a normal state (low base state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5, in this example, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and a big hit is obtained, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a big hit is obtained. In any case, there is a 55% chance that it will be determined as "7R jackpot A" and a 45% chance that it will be determined as "7R jackpot B".

FIG. 8-5 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this example, a small hit may occur only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (C) shows the variation of the second special symbol. Used when performing display.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol is based on a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of small hit as either "small hit A" or "small hit B".

"Small hit A" is a small hit configured so that a V prize can be won during the small hit game, and the second to seventh rounds are provided on condition that the V prize is won during the small hit game (first round). It is a small hit that is controlled to the big hit game state of the round and shifts to the high base state after the end of the big hit game state. When the state shifts to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the end of one fluctuation display.

"Small hit B" is a small hit configured so that a V prize can be won during the small hit game, and the second to seventh rounds are provided on condition that the V prize is won during the small hit game (first round). It is a small hit that controls the round big hit gaming state and shifts to the normal state (low base state) after the end of the big hit gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), in this example, "small hit A" is determined with a probability of 1/3, and "small hit B" is determined with a probability of 2/3.

(Opening pattern of small hit game)
Next, the opening pattern of the small hit game will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the small hit game. As shown in FIG. 8-6, when 8 seconds have elapsed after starting the small hit game at timing S1 (timing S2), the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is controlled to be in the open state, and then 8 seconds elapse. The open state of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is continued until (see FIG. 8-6 (C)).

In the case of a small hit, 8 seconds is set as the time before opening the special winning opening (fanfare time) from the start of the small hit game to controlling the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 to the open state, and the V winning opening is set. At the same time that the opening / closing plate 018IW04 is controlled to be in the open state, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 (special winning opening) is controlled to be in the open state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), while the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is controlled to be in the open state, the special winning opening is opened four times for 0.016 seconds. Therefore, in the small hit, the special winning opening of 0.016 seconds is opened four times during the period when the V winning is possible.

In this example, the opening time of each special winning opening in the small hit is as short as 0.016 seconds, but as already explained, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is formed with a plurality of restricted pieces. On the bottom member 018IW17a of the special variable winning ball device 018IW17, about 2 to 3 game balls are meandering and flowing down. Therefore, even if the opening time is short, if the bottom member 018IW17a is controlled to be in the open state, The game ball on the bottom member 018IW17a can be dropped into the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 to win a prize.

If a game ball wins in the special winning opening and wins a V, after the closing time (interval time) and small hit end time (ending time) of a predetermined period have passed after the final opening of the special winning opening is completed, a big hit The game state is entered, and as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state from the second round to the seventh round.

In this example, when the final opening of the special winning opening is completed in the small hit game, the small hit game is ended based on the lapse of the closing time (interval time) and the small hit end time (ending time). The case is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, detection switches capable of detecting a game ball are provided at two locations on the upstream side and the downstream side in the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 (special winning opening), and after the final closing time (interval time) has elapsed, the upstream side. After waiting until the number of detections of the detection switch on the side and the detection switch on the downstream side match (all the winning game balls are ejected in the special winning opening), the game shifts to the small hit end time (ending time), and the small hit The small hit game may be configured to end when the end time (ending time) has elapsed.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature unit 018IW. Of these, FIG. 8-7 (A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-7 (B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table [for normal state] for the second special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-7 (C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table [for high base state] for the second special symbol.

First, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7 (A). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the variation occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normally) is used as the variation pattern. Fluctuation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA3-1 (super reach) is determined. In addition, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the variation occurs during the high base state, the variation patterns include variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), and variation. It is determined to be one of the patterns PA3-1 (super reach).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed and the jackpot A is obtained during the normal state, the fluctuation pattern PB2- is used as the fluctuation pattern. It is determined to be either 1 (normal reach) or the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 (super reach). Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the jackpot B is obtained during the normal state, the variation pattern is either the variation pattern PB2-2 (normal reach) or the variation pattern PB3-2 (super reach). Is decided.

Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the jackpot A is obtained during the high base state, the variation patterns include the variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), the variation pattern PB3-1 (super reach), and the variation pattern PB3-1 (super reach). It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns PB4-1 (shortened fluctuation). Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the jackpot B is obtained during the high base state, the variation patterns include the variation pattern PB2-2 (normal reach), the variation pattern PB3-2 (super reach), and the variation pattern PB3-2 (super reach). The fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of PB4-2 (shortened fluctuation).

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 (B) and 8-7 (C). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the small hit A occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PC1-1 is used as the variation pattern. Will be decided. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the small hit B is obtained during the normal state, the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined as the variation pattern. Will be done. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot A is obtained during the normal state, the variation pattern PD1-1 is determined as the variation pattern. To. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot B is obtained during the normal state, the variation pattern PD1-2 is determined as the variation pattern. To.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the small hit A is obtained during the high base state, the variation pattern is set as the variation pattern. It is decided to be PC2-1. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the small hit B is obtained during the high base state, the variation pattern PC2-2 is used as the variation pattern. It is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot A is obtained during the high base state, the variation pattern PD2-1 is determined as the variation pattern. Will be done. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot B is obtained during the high base state, the variation pattern PD2-2 is determined as the variation pattern. Will be done.

In this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state, the fluctuation display is internally executed once over the fluctuation time of 400 seconds, but it looks like once. Pseudo-variation display (hereinafter referred to as pseudo-variation) is executed about 10 times during the variation display of. Further, in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the high base state, the fluctuation display is internally executed once over the fluctuation time of 300 seconds, but it looks like. Is executed about 10 times of pseudo fluctuations during one fluctuation display.

In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high base state or in the remaining hold, the pseudo variation is executed a plurality of times. There is no change in expectations (reliability). In this sense, the pseudo-variation executed when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high base state or in the remaining hold is a so-called pseudo-ream whose reliability increases as the number of re-variations increases. It's different.

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

(Game flow)
Here, the flow of the game in the feature unit 018IW will be described. In this example, when the gaming state is the normal state (normal state (non-high base state)), the player performs a firing operation (so-called left-handed) of the gaming ball aiming at the left side of the gaming area. In this example, a game ball that has entered the left area of the game area cannot or is difficult to win in the second start winning opening, and since the probability of hitting a normal figure is low under normal conditions, the game is played in the second starting winning opening. It is extremely rare for a ball to win a prize, and in most cases, a variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, in this example, small hits rarely occur during the normal state.

Next, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the normal state, it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state (so-called first hit jackpot gaming state). In this case, in the case of the 7R jackpot A, the gaming state is controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the high base state is maintained until the end of one variation display. On the other hand, in the case of the 7R jackpot B, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the game is controlled to the normal state without shifting to the high base state.

When controlled to a high base state, the player performs a firing operation (so-called right-handed) of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. In this example, the game ball that has entered the right area of the game area cannot or is difficult to win in the first start winning opening, and the probability of hitting a normal figure is high in a high base state (and the second special symbol). The variable display of the first special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol), and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high base state.

Here, as already explained, in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed (unless it is determined to be a big hit), it is decided to make a small hit with a 100% probability. (Refer to FIG. 8-4 (C)), and if a V prize is won during the small hit game, the game shifts to the big hit game state. Therefore, in this example, when the first hit is 7R jackpot A, the jackpot is at least 2 times (3 times including the remaining hold described later) including the first hit and the jackpot via the subsequent small hit. The game is confirmed. On the other hand, when the first hit is 7R jackpot B, the jackpot game is completed only once for the first hit.

When controlled to the high base state, the number of high bases itself is one, but since one second hold storage (hereinafter referred to as "remaining hold") can be stored during the high base state, one time. The variable display of the second special symbol can be executed at least twice by combining the high base state and the variable display for one remaining hold.

Next, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit symbol is derived and displayed with a probability of 100%, and the small hit game state is controlled. Then, if a V prize is won during the small hit game, it is controlled to the big hit game state. In this case, in the case of the small hit A, the high base state is controlled again after the end of the big hit game after the V winning, and the high base state is maintained until the end of one variation display. On the other hand, in the case of the small hit B, it is controlled to the normal state without shifting to the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state after the V winning.

Therefore, in this example, if a small hit A (probability 1/3 (see FIG. 8-5 (C)) can be generated in either one high base state or one remaining hold, the high base is again high base. It is possible to continue the continuous villa state by being controlled by the state. On the other hand, the small hit B (probability 2/3 (probability 8-5 (C)) in both one high base state and one remaining hold. If it becomes (see), it will be controlled to the normal state and the continuous villa state will end.

Even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, a big hit (probability of about 1/300 (see FIG. 8-4 (A)) occurs with a low probability, but it becomes 7R big hit A. In that case, it is controlled to the high base state again and the continuous villa state continues, and when it becomes 7R jackpot B, it is controlled to the normal state.

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

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

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (7R jackpot A designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the 7R jackpot A. .. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (7R jackpot B designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is 7R jackpot B. ..

The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (small hit A designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit A. .. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (small hit B designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit B. ..

The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol can be specified. The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol can be specified.

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

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

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

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a command for designating a prize in the prize opening) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the prize opening. The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the special winning opening. The command B402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning opening winning designation command) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the V winning opening in the special winning opening.

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

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

The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to the high base state.

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

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process processing in the feature unit 018IW. In this example, the start winning determination process (step 018IWS101) is substantially the same as the starting winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Further, the special symbol normal process (step 018IWS110) to the special symbol stop process (step 018IWS113) is substantially the same as the special symbol normal process (step S110) to the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 018IWS114). Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (so-called direct hit), the process proceeds to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 018IWS117).

Small hit release pre-processing (step 018IWS114): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 100 executes a process of controlling the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 to the open state, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) to the small hit opening process (step). It is updated to the value corresponding to 018IWS115) (5 in this example).

Small hit opening process (step 018IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. If the opening time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is open, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is controlled to be in the closed state, and the closing time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is closed and is still open. If the number of times remains, the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is controlled to be in the open state. Further, when the opening timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is reached, the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the closing timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is reached, the V winning opening opening / closing plate is controlled. 018 IW04 is controlled to the closed state. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning opening switch 018IW25 is turned on, and if the V winning opening switch 018IW25 is turned on, the V winning opening flag is set. When all the opening of the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is completed and the closing time (interval time) has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to the small hit closing post-processing (step 018IWS116) (step 018IWS116). In this example, it is updated to 6).

Small hit closing post-processing (step 018IWS116): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. When the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value (7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 018IWS117). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 018IWS110).

The big hit opening pre-processing (step 018IWS117) to the big hit end processing (step 018IWS120) is substantially the same as the big hit opening pre-processing (step S114) to the big hit end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

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

(Starting prize judgment process)
FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing a start winning determination process (step 018IWS101). In the start winning determination process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 018IWS1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 018IWS1221. When the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage number for counting the first reserved storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 018IWS1212).

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 018IWS1213). Further, the CPU 103 increments the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number by 1 (step 018IWS1214). Next, the CPU 103 extracts a value from a counter for generating each random number such as a hit determination random number, a type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number, and stores them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. The process is executed (step 018IWS1215). A storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer and is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning time determination process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (step 018IWS1216). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step 018IWS1217), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS1217). Step 018 IWS1218). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS1219). Then, the process proceeds to step 018 IWS 1221.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 018IWS1221). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage number for counting the second reserved storage number). Check (whether or not the value of the number counter is 1) (step 018IWS1222).

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 018IWS1223). Further, the CPU 103 increases the value of the total pending storage counter by 1 (step 018IWS1224). Next, the CPU 103 extracts a value from a counter for generating each random number such as a hit determination random number, a type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number, and stores them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer. The process is executed (step 018IWS1225). A storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages (1 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer and is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (step 018IWS1226). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step 018IWS1227), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS1227). Step 018 IWS1228). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS1229). Then, the start winning determination process is terminated.

In this example, the upper limit of the number of second hold storages is 1, and the case where a maximum of 1 remaining hold can be stored is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a number other than 1 may be set as the upper limit, for example, the upper limit of the second hold storage may be 2 or 4, and the remaining hold may be set to be able to store up to 2 or 4. In this case, for example, when the remaining hold is configured to be storable up to four, the probability of the small hit A is set to about 1/7 and the probability of the small hit B is set to about 6/7, and the four pieces are set. It may be configured as a game playability in which a small hit A with a probability of about 1/7 is generated and the continuous villa state is continued by the time when all the fluctuation display of the second special symbol with respect to the remaining hold is completed.

Further, in this example, since the upper limit of the number of second hold storages is 1, a flag indicating that the second hold storage (remaining hold) is stored is set without using the second hold storage number counter. Therefore, it may be configured to manage the presence / absence of the second hold storage (remaining hold).

(Special design normal processing)
FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (step 018IWS110) 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 018IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is confirmed. If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 018IWS52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter for counting the second reserved storage is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed on the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed on the second special symbol). The data indicating "second" is set in (step 018IWS53). 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 018IWS54).

In this feature unit 018IW, by executing the processes of steps 018IWS52 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 embodiment shown in this example, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in the order in which the game balls are won in the first starting 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 018IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved 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. And store it in the random number buffer area of 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 018IWS56). 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. 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. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like.

In this example, the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages is 1, and the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer is only one. Therefore, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the second reserved storage buffer has only one storage area. In particular, the contents of the storage area are not shifted. When the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages is set to 2 or more, the contents of the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer may be similarly shifted.

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 decremented by 1 (step 018IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads a random number for hit determination from the random number buffer area (step 018IWS58) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 018IWS59).
In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the hit determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step 018IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs a big hit determination. The big hit judgment module is a program that compares a predetermined big hit judgment value (see FIG. 8-4 (A)) with a random number for hit judgment, and executes a process of deciding to make a big hit if they match. be. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. When the value of the random number for hit determination matches any of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y of step 018IWS60), the process proceeds to step 018IWS61. On the other hand, if it is decided not to make a big hit (N of step 018IWS60), the process proceeds to step 018IWS63. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

In step 018 IWS 61, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (7R jackpot A or 7R jackpot B) corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type (step 018IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step 018IWS101) 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 018 IWS68.

On the other hand, in step 018IWS63, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the small hit determination table for the first special symbol is selected, and when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "second". Select the small hit determination table for the second special symbol. Then, the CPU 103 performs a lottery process based on the random number for hit determination using the selected small hit determination table, and determines whether or not to make a small hit (step 018IWS64). In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and 8-4 (C), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, it is not determined as a small hit, and the variation of the second special symbol is not determined. When the display is executed, it is determined as a small hit with a 100% probability.

In this example, the case where the small hit is determined only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is shown, but the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is also low. It may be configured so that it can be determined as a small hit with a probability. Further, in this example, in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the case where the small hit is determined with a 100% probability is shown, but the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In some cases, it may be configured so that it may not be determined as a small hit (it is an outlier) with a low probability.

If it is determined to be a small hit (Y in step 018IWS65), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step 018IWS66). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (small hit A or small hit B) corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area as the small hit type (step 018IWS67). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the type determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step 018IWS101) and stored in advance in the second hold storage buffer, and determines the small hit type. Then, the process proceeds to step 018 IWS68.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit, a big hit type, and a stop symbol of a special symbol according to a determination result of the small hit type (step 018IWS68). In this case, for example, if it is decided to use the 7R jackpot A, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "7", and if it is determined to be the 7R jackpot B, the stop symbol of the special symbol is set to "6". If it is decided to be a small hit A, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "3", and if it is decided to be a small hit B, the stop symbol of the special symbol is "2". If it is decided that the special symbol is out of order, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined as "-". 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 018IWS69).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 018IWS111) (step 018IWS70).

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step 018IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating “second” (step 018IWS1701). .. If the value of the special symbol pointer is not a value indicating "second" (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as a table. The variation pattern table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) is selected (step 018IWS1702).

If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, when executing variable display of the second special symbol), the CPU 103 has a high base indicating that it is in a high base state. Check if the flag is set (step 018IWS1703).
If the high base flag is set (that is, in the high base state), the CPU 103 uses the fluctuation pattern for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. Select the table [For high base state] (step 018IWS1704).

If the high base flag is not set (that is, in the normal state), the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (B) as a table for determining the variation pattern. Select [For normal state] (step 018IWS1705).

In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed during the high base state by executing the processes of steps 018 IWS1703 to S1705, the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) is executed. The fluctuation pattern table [for high base state] is selected, and the fluctuation patterns PC2-1, PC2-1, PD2-1, PD2-2 are selected, and the fluctuation time is internally one time over 300 seconds. Although the display is executed, apparently, about 10 pseudo fluctuations are executed during one fluctuation display.

Further, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol with the remaining hold after the high base state is executed), FIG. 8- The variation pattern table [for normal state] for the second special symbol shown in 7 (B) is selected, and the variation patterns PC1-1, PC1-2, PD1-1, PD1-2 are selected, and internally. Although one fluctuation display is executed over a fluctuation time of 400 seconds, apparently, about 10 pseudo fluctuations are executed during one fluctuation display.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (B) and 8-7 (C), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol with the remaining hold after that is longer than that during the high base state. Therefore, it is configured so that a production with a higher degree of emphasis can be performed.

Next, the CPU 103 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 018IWS1702, S1704, and S1705, and the variation pattern determination random numbers stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. , Which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8-7 is used (step 018IWS1706). In this example, by determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. After determining the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS1707).

Further, when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in step 018IWS1708, the CPU 103 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer and measures the fluctuation time. (Step 018IWS1708), the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is started (step 018IWS1709).
Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 018IWS1710).

(Special symbol change processing)
FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process (step 018IWS112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not to make a big hit, and then decides whether or not to make a small hit, if it has not been transmitted yet. As a result, a control for transmitting one of the display result specification commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the big hit type and the determination result of the small hit type. (Step 018IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step 018IWS1122), and when the variable time timer times out (step 018IWS1123), the symbol for measuring the definite display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A value corresponding to the symbol confirmation period (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the confirmation period timer (step 018IWS1124). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS1125). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation specification command, and when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". Is controlled to send the second symbol confirmation designation command.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step 018IWS113) (step 018IWS1126).

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step 018IWS113) 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 018IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is 0 (step 018IWS132). ..

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 processing 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 018IWS133).

When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag and the high base count counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display during the high base state (step 018IWS134). ).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS135). Next, the CPU 103 sets a large winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the large winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 018IWS136). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 018IWS137).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N in step 018IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the high base count counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display in the high base state is 0. (Step 018 IWS138). If the value of the high base count counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base count counter (step 018IWS139), and determines whether or not the value of the high base count counter after subtraction is 0. Confirm (step 018IWS140). If the value of the high base count counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 018IWS141) and ends the high base state. Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS142).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 018IWS143). When the small hit flag is set, the control is performed to transmit the small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS144). Next, the CPU 103 uses a special winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 is controlled to the open state, and a small hit fanfare time (book). In the example, the value corresponding to (8 seconds) is set (step 018IWS145). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 018IWS114) (step 018IWS146).

If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is out of order), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 018IWS110) (step 018IWS147).

(Pre-processing for small hit opening)
FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening pre-processing (step 018IWS114) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening pre-opening time timer has timed out (step 018IWS401). If the time timer before opening the special winning opening has not timed out (that is, the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process ends as it is.

If the time before opening the special winning opening time timer has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 018IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 to the open state (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed). Step 018 IWS402). Further, the CPU 10103 sets a value corresponding to the first opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) of the special winning opening in the opening time timer (step 018IWS403).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step 018IWS115) (step 018IWS404).

(Processing during small hit opening)
FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (step 018IWS115) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening switch 018IW24 is turned on (step 018IWS421). If the special winning opening switch 018IW24 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 issues a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control to transmit (step 018IWS422).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning opening switch 018IW25 is turned on (step 018IWS423). If the V winning opening switch 018IW25 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the V winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 issues a V winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control to transmit (step 018IWS424). Further, the CPU 103 sets a V winning flag indicating that the V winning has been done (step 018IWS425).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the opening timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 has come (step 018IWS426). Whether or not the opening timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 has been reached is determined by, for example, the time after the timer is set when the small hit game is started and the small hit game is started (in this example). , 8 seconds) can be determined by confirming whether or not it has been reached. If the opening timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is reached, the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 018IW84 and controls the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 to the open state (step 018IWS427).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the closing timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 has come (step 018IWS428). Whether or not it is the closing timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is determined by, for example, setting a timer when the opening of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is started and starting the opening of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the time from the time has reached a predetermined time (8 seconds in this example). When the closing timing of the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 is reached, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 018IW84 and controls the V winning opening opening / closing plate 018IW04 to the closed state (step 018IWS429).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening is 0 (step 018IWS430). If the value of the open time timer is not 0 (that is, if the special winning opening is being opened), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the open time timer (step 018IWS431), and the value of the open time timer after the subtraction is set. It is confirmed whether or not it is 0 (step 018IWS432). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 018IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 018IW17 to the closed state (step 018IWS433). Further, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined closing time (a value corresponding to the interval time (step 018IWS434) in the closing time timer for measuring the closing time after opening the special winning opening, and ends the process.

If the opening time timer is 0 in step 018IWS430 (that is, if the special winning opening is closed), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the closing time timer value (step 018IWS435), and the subtracted closing time timer value. Check whether or not is 0 (step 018IWS436). If the value of the closing time timer is 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not all the special winning openings have already been opened (step 018IWS437). In this example, if the special winning opening has already been opened four times, it is determined as Y in step 018IWS437, and the process proceeds to step 018IWS440.

If all the special winning openings have not been opened (that is, if the second to fourth opening remains), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 018IW83 and opens the special variable winning ball device 018IW17. (Step 018 IWS438). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) in the closing time timer (step 018IWS439). Then, the process is terminated.

If all the special winning openings have been opened (Y in step 018IWS437), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the small hit closing post-processing (step 018IWS116) (step 018IWS440). ).

(Post-processing after closing the small hit)
FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing the small hit closing post-processing (step 018IWS116) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit closing post-processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 018IWS451), and if the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 018IWS453. When the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays on the small hit end display timer the time corresponding to the time when the small hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 (small hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 018IWS452), and the process ends.

In step 018 IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 018IWS454). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 018IWS455). When the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag and the high base number counter if it is set (step 018IWS456).

Next, the CPU 103 resets the V winning flag (step 018IWS457). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS458). Further, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before opening the big winning opening (step 018IWS459).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 018IWS117) (step 018IWS460).

When it is confirmed that the V winning flag is not set in the process of step 018IWS456, the CPU 103 resets the small hit flag (step 018IWS461). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the small hit end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS462).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 018IWS110) (step 018IWS463).

(Big hit end processing)
FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step 018IWS121) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 018IWS531), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 018IWS535.
When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit flag or the small hit flag (step 018IWS532), and controls to send the big hit end designation command (step 018IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 in the big hit end display timer (step 018IWS534), and performs processing. finish.

In step 018 IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 018IWS536). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 018IWS536), the CPU 103 confirms whether the jackpot ending this time is a jackpot based on a 7R jackpot A or a V prize in the small hit A (Y). Step 018 IWS537). Whether or not the 7R big hit A or the small hit A can be determined can be determined, for example, by checking the stop symbol of the special symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 018IWS69. If it is a big hit based on a 7R big hit A or a V winning with a small hit A, the CPU 103 sets a high base flag and controls it to a high base state (step 018IWS538). Further, the CPU 103 sets “1” in the high base number counter (step 018IWS539).
Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the high base state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS540). Then, the process proceeds to step 018IWS542.

If it is neither a 7R jackpot A nor a jackpot based on a V prize in a small hit A (that is, a jackpot based on a 7R jackpot B or a V prize in a small hit B), the CPU 103 is in a normal state. Control is performed to send the designated command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 018IWS541). Then, the process proceeds to step 018IWS542.

(state change)
Next, the state transition in the feature unit 018IW will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a state transition diagram for explaining the state transition in the feature unit 018IW. In the normal state (normal state with no remaining hold), which is not the so-called consecutive villa state, the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, and the big hit (so-called first hit) is 7R big hit A and 7R big hit B. It may be. As shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 7R jackpot A is reached, it is controlled to a high base state (see steps 018IWS538 to S540). Further, when the 7R jackpot B is reached, the control is performed in the normal state (see step 018IWS541).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the high base state after the first hit, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and the high base state continues until one fluctuation display is completed (see step 018IWS539). ). When a small hit A is generated during the high base state and a V prize is generated during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the high base state is controlled again after the big hit game is completed (step 018IWS538 ~. See S540). Although it is a low probability, even if a 7R jackpot A occurs during the high base state, it is controlled to the high base state again as shown in FIG. 8-20 (see steps 018IWS538 to S540).

On the other hand, when the small hit B occurs during the high base state, even if the V prize occurs during the small hit game, it is controlled to the normal state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (as shown in FIG. 8-20). See step 018 IWS541). Although it is a low probability, even if a 7R jackpot B occurs during the high base state, it is controlled to the normal state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (see step 018IWS541).

Since one remaining hold can be accumulated during the high base state, the period in which there is a remaining hold even after the transition from the high base state to the normal state (in this example, one variable display) is mainly the first. 2 The variable display of the special symbol is executed. When a small hit A occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for this remaining hold and a V prize is generated during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the high base state is controlled again after the big hit game is completed. (See steps 018IWS538-S540). Therefore, although it has once moved to the normal state, there is still room for the continuous villa state to continue due to the remaining hold. Although it is a low probability, even if a 7R jackpot A occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol for this remaining hold, it is controlled to the high base state again as shown in FIG. 8-20 (step 018IWS538). (See S540).

On the other hand, when a small hit B occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for the remaining hold, even if a V prize occurs during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, it is normal. It is controlled by the state (see step 018IWS541), and the continuous villa state ends. Although it is a low probability, even when a 7R jackpot B occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol with respect to the remaining hold, it is controlled to the normal state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (see step 018IWS541), and the sequence is continued. The villa state ends.

(Command analysis processing)
8-21 to 8-23 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 018IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 018IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 018IWS613). The reason for +2 is to read 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 018IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 018IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 018IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 018IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 018IWS618). ).

If the received effect control command is any of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) (step 018IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 responds to the received symbol confirmation designation command. Set the confirmation command reception flag (step 018IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 018IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 018IWS622). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 018IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 018IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step 018IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets the large winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 018IWS626). If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step 018IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 sets the special winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 018IWS628). If the received effect control command is a V winning opening winning designation command (step 018IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets the V winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 018IWS630).

If the received effect control command is any of the symbol specification commands (step 018IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sends the received symbol specification command to the first empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area of (step 018IWS632).

If the received effect control command is any of the variable category commands (step 018IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received variable category command in the storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command is stored (step 018IWS634).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage addition designation command (step 018IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received first hold storage addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and the variable category command are stored in the storage area of (step 018IWS636). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 018IWS637). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first hold storage display (display that can specify the first hold storage number) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first hold storage number after addition (display that can specify the first hold storage number). Step 018 IWS638).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage addition designation command (step 018IWS639), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received second hold storage addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and the variable category command are stored in the storage area of (step 018IWS640). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 018IWS641). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second hold storage display (display that can specify the second hold storage number) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second hold storage number after addition (display that can specify the second hold storage number). Step 018 IWS642).

By executing the processes of steps 018 IWS631 to S642, in this example, when the start winning is generated, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage addition designation command (first hold storage) are executed in the start winning command storage area. Addition designation command, second hold storage addition designation command) are stored in association with each other.

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

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage subtraction designation command (step 018IWS643), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the first hold storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 018IWS644). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first hold storage display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first hold storage number after subtraction (step 018IWS645).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage subtraction designation command (step 018IWS646), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the second hold storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 018IWS647). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second hold storage display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second hold storage number after subtraction (step 018IWS648).

If the received effect control command is a normal state specification command (step 018IWS649), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image according to the normal state (for example, a blue background image according to the sea mode) in the image display device 5. Control is performed to switch to (step 018IWS650). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the high base state flag indicating that it is in the high base state (step 018IWS651).

If the received effect control command is a high base state specification command (step 018IWS652), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image corresponding to the high base state (for example, a yellow background corresponding to the sunset mode) in the image display device 5. Control to switch to (image) (step 018IWS653). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high base state flag (step 018IWS654).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of storing the received effect control command and setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 018IWS655). ). For example, if the received command is a small hit start specification command, the small hit start specification command reception flag is set. Further, for example, if the received command is a small hit end specification command, the small hit end specification command reception flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 018 IWS611.

(Variable display start setting process)
8-24 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 018IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays a decorative symbol display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step 018IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). The symbol) is determined (step 018IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 018IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative pattern) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 has a chance symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step 018IWS802. , The combination of the winning symbol and the symbol that is not reachable but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 018IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 018 IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect when the received display result designation command indicates "big hit A" or "small hit A" (when controlled to a high base state after the end of the big hit game). The control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols having the same symbol as any of the three symbols "3", "5", or "7" as the stop symbol. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "big hit B" or "small hit B" (when the normal state is controlled after the big hit game ends), the effect control CPU 120 has 3 as a stop symbol. A combination of decorative symbols having the same symbol among any of "1", "2", "4", or "6" is determined. Then, in the case of "off", a combination of decorative patterns other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols with two left and right symbols is determined.

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

As for decorative symbols, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) that reminds us of a big hit or a small hit is called a hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not to execute the variation display including the pseudo variation (step 018IWS803). Whether or not the variation display includes pseudo variation is determined by, for example, that the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step 018IWS801 is the variation pattern PC1-1, PC1-2, PC2-1, PC2-1, 2. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it is PD1-1, PD1-2, PD2-1, PD2-2.

If it is not a variation display including pseudo variation (N in step 018IWS803), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern (step 018IWS804). Then, the process proceeds to step 018 IWS814.

If it is a variation display including pseudo variation (Y in step 018IWS803), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the high base state flag is set (step 018IWS805). If the high base state flag is set (in the high base state), the effect control CPU 120 is used as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect, as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect [for high base state]. Is selected (step 018IWS806). On the other hand, if the high base state flag is not set (in the normal state), the effect control CPU 120 uses the advance notice effect determination table [for remaining hold] as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect. Is selected (step 018IWS807).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the advance notice effect determination table selected in steps 018IWS806 and S807, and the presence / absence of the advance notice effect for each pseudo-variation executed in one variation display. The type is determined (step 018IWS808).

FIG. 8-25 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the advance notice effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-25 (A) shows a specific example of the advance notice effect determination table [for high base state] selected in step 018IWS806. Further, FIG. 8-25 (B) shows a specific example of the advance notice effect determination table [for remaining hold] selected in step 018IWS807.

As shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), the advance notice effect determination table [for high base state] has no advance notice effect, advance notice effect A, advance notice effect B, advance notice effect C, advance notice effect D, and advance notice effect E. On the other hand, judgment values are assigned to each. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (B), the advance notice effect determination table [for remaining hold] has determination values for no advance notice effect, advance notice effect A, advance notice effect B, and advance notice effect F, respectively. Allocated.

As shown in FIGS. 8-25, in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the high base state, it is compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with the remaining hold. As a result, there are as many as five types of advance notice effects that can be executed for each pseudo-variation. On the other hand, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with the remaining hold, there are only three types of advance notice effects that can be executed in each pseudo variation, but when the advance notice effect F is executed, it is a big hit. The degree of expectation (reliability) for A and the small hit A is the highest, and the degree of expectation for being controlled to a high base state is high if the advance notice effect F is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-25, in this example, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the high base state, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with the remaining hold. Therefore, there are also types of advance notice effects that can be executed in common (notice effect A, advance notice effect B).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a big hit A or a small hit A (step 018IWS809). Whether or not it is a big hit A or a small hit A can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a big hit A or a small hit A, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the re-lottery effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect, and is finally executed. It is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect in the pseudo-variation (step 018IWS810).

FIG. 8-26 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the re-lottery effect determination table. As shown in FIGS. 8-26, in this example, in order to obtain a big hit A or a small hit A in the fluctuation display accompanied by the pseudo fluctuation, the re-lottery effect is executed with a probability of 90%. In this example, when the big hit A or the small hit A, the battle effect is executed in the final fluctuation, but if it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect, the ally character is defeated in the battle effect. Alternatively, after the effect of drawing is executed, the re-lottery effect is executed and the effect of being promoted to the symbol corresponding to the big hit A or the small hit A (in this example, the odd symbol) is executed. On the other hand, if it is decided not to execute the re-lottery effect, the effect that the ally character wins in the battle effect is executed, and it is notified that the big hit A or the small hit A will be performed as it is, and the re-lottery effect will be performed. Not executed.

In addition, in the case of a big hit B or a small hit B in the fluctuation display accompanied by pseudo fluctuation, the re-lottery effect is executed after the effect that the ally character is defeated or drawn in the battle effect, but the big hit B is executed. A production that does not promote with a small hit B is executed.

If it is a big hit A or a small hit A and it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect (Y in step 018IWS811), or if it is a big hit B or a small hit B (N in step 018IWS809), the effect is produced. The control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern, each advance notice effect for each pseudo variation, the battle effect, and the re-lottery effect (step 018IWS812). On the other hand, in the case of a big hit A or a small hit A and it is decided not to execute the re-lottery effect (N in step 018IWS811), the effect control CPU 120 performs each advance notice effect for each variation pattern and pseudo variation. , And select the process table according to the battle effect (step 018IWS813). Then, the process proceeds to step 018 IWS814.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps 018IWS804, S812, and S813 (step 018IWS814).

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

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

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, effect component 5) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 018IWS815). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.
Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this feature unit 018IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the above.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 018IWS816). Next, the effect control CPU 120 uses the start winning command (design designation command, variable category command, and hold storage number addition designation command (first) stored in the first storage area of the start winning command storage area. The hold storage number addition designation command (second hold storage number addition designation command) is deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted (step 018IWS817).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S172) during variable display (step 018IWS818).

(Variable display effect processing)
FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 018IWS831) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 018IWS832). When the process timer times out (step 018IWS833), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 018IWS834). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 018IWS835).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) has been received (step 018IWS836). If none of the symbol confirmation designation commands has been received (N in step 018IWS836), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 018IWS837). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When any of the symbol confirmation designation commands is received (Y in step 018IWS836) or the fluctuation time timer has timed out (Y in step 018IWS837), the effect control CPU 120 is the decorative symbol on the image display device 5. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 018IWS838). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the symbol confirmation period (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the confirmation effect period timer for measuring the symbol determination period on the effect control means side (step 018IWS839).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 018IWS840).

(Waiting processing per special figure)
FIG. 8-28 is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the fixed effect period timer (step 018IWS8901), and confirms whether or not the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out (step 018IWS8901). Step 018 IWS8902). If the value of the fixed effect period timer after subtraction has not timed out, the process ends as it is.

If the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display ending this time is a big hit (step 018IWS8903). Whether or not it is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 018IWS618). If it is a jackpot fluctuation, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step 018IWS8904). Whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 018IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start specification command has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the jackpot medium effect (step 018IWS8905). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 018IWS8906), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step 018IWS8907).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit (step 018 IWS8908).

If the variation display ending this time is not a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display ending this time is a small hit (step 018IWS8909). Whether or not it is a small hit can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 018IWS618). If it is a small hit fluctuation, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 018IWS8910). It should be noted that whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a flag indicating that the small hit start designation command has been received is set in the command analysis process. If the small hit start specification command has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the small hit medium effect (step 018IWS8911). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 018IWS8912), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step 018IWS8913).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step 018IWS8914).

If it is not a small hit variation (that is, if it is an out-of-order variation), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start wait process (step S170) (step 018IWS8915).

(Stop design of decorative design)
Next, a stop symbol of the effect symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the feature unit 018IW will be described. FIG. 8-29 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the feature unit 018IW. Of these, FIG. 8-29 (1) shows a stop symbol of the decorative symbol that is confirmed and displayed when the big hit B or the small hit B is obtained. Further, FIG. 8-29 (2) shows a stop symbol of the decorative symbol that is confirmed and displayed when the big hit A or the small hit A is obtained.

As shown in FIG. 8-29 (1), in this example, when the big hit B or the small hit B is obtained (that is, when the normal state is controlled after the big hit game is completed (the high base state is not achieved)). A symbol with a mode containing the numbers "1", "2", "4" or "6" is displayed in the diamond, and the decorative symbol on the left, middle and right is confirmed with all three of these symbols aligned. Is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (2), in this example, in the case of a big hit A or a small hit A (that is, when the big hit game is controlled to a high base state after the end of the big hit game), " A symbol in a mode in which the numbers "3", "5" or "7" are included and a character image is added is displayed, and the decorative symbol on the left, middle and right in a state where three of these symbols are aligned is confirmed. Will be done. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (2), a symbol to which a character image CA (an image representing the character A) is added is displayed for the number "3", and for the number "5". A symbol with a character image CB (an image representing the character B) is displayed, and a symbol with a character image CC (an image representing the character C) is displayed for the number "7".

(Production example)
Next, production examples of various effects in the feature unit 018IW will be described. 8-30 to 8-38 are explanatory views showing an example of an effect executed in a variation display accompanied by pseudo variation. In the example shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), the case where the variation display is executed during the high base state is shown. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high base state, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), in the image display device 5, the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. The variable display is executed. Further, the image display device 5 is also provided with a small symbol display area, and the variable display of the small symbol 5S on the left, middle, and right is executed in response to the variable display of the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In addition, being in a high base state means that a big hit game based on the previous big hit A or small hit A was executed, and at least two big hit games were guaranteed (hereinafter, also referred to as "W GET BONUS"). Is. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), the letter "W" indicating that it is "W GET BONUS" is displayed in the box image PB displaying the guaranteed number of jackpots, and it is guaranteed. Two jackpot images B1 and B2 showing jackpots are displayed.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the high base state, the pseudo variation is executed a plurality of times during one variation display, and the advance notice effect can be executed for each pseudo variation.
It should be noted that the reach effect may be configured to be executable in each pseudo-variation. Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-30 and 8-31, a case where a variable display such as a big hit B or a small hit B is executed during a high base state (when controlled to a normal state after a big hit game) is shown. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), in the final pseudo-variation, when the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R have the same symbol (in this example, the symbol “2”) is temporarily stopped and displayed, the reach state is reached. As shown in FIG. 8-30 (B), the display screen of the image display device 5 is darkened (blacked out), and the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R are placed on the upper left edge and the upper right edge of the display screen, respectively. A moving display is made. As shown in FIGS. 8-30 (A) and 8-30 (B), even if the reach state or the display screen is blacked out, the variable display of the small symbol 5S on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (C), the character image CA of the ally appears and the character image CE of the enemy is displayed, and the battle effect is such that the character A of the ally and the character of the enemy battle. Will be executed. In this example, there are three types of ally characters, characters A to C. For example, a lottery process based on random numbers is executed to determine which ally character will appear in the battle production. It may be configured as follows. In the example shown in FIG. 8-30 (C), the case where the character A is determined as the ally character and the character image CA is displayed is shown.

For example, in the case of a big hit A or a small hit A, when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined to be "333", the character image CA is displayed at a high rate and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed. When "555" is determined, the character image CB is displayed at a high rate, and when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined to be "777", the character image CC is displayed at a high rate. You may.

Next, in the battle effect, an effect as if the battle was a draw is executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-30 (D), a character display such as "DRAW" indicating that the battle was a draw is displayed. .. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (E), the transparency of the character display of "DRAW" gradually decreases and becomes invisible, and the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R of the combination of "222" become thin. The display is such that the appearance transparency gradually increases. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (F), the character display of "DRAW" is completely erased, and the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R of the combination of "222" are temporarily stopped and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (G), a display is made so that the character image CA fades in and is displayed in the central area of the display screen of the image display device 5 together with the character display of "still". The lottery production is started. In the re-lottery effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (H), an effect as if the combination of the decorative symbols of "222" is crushed by the combination of the decorative symbols of "333" is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (I), the combination of the decorative symbols of "333" is eventually repelled, and finally, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (J), the decorative symbol of the combination of "222" is finally repelled. 5L, 5C, and 5R are confirmed and displayed (in this case, the combination of the small symbols 5S on the left, middle, and right is also confirmed and displayed as "222").

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (K), a character display such as "S GET BONUS" is displayed on the image display device 5, which is a big hit B or a small hit B, and only one big hit game is guaranteed. It is notified that it is in a state (hereinafter, also referred to as "S GET BONUS"). Next, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (L), the character image CC is displayed, and the right-handed image AR including the character display such as "right-handed" is displayed, prompting the player to perform the right-handed operation. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (M), the display of the number of rounds such as "1R" is started, and the game shifts to the big hit game state.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (L), when the right-handed image AR is displayed as "S GET BONUS", the character image CC is uniformly displayed. However, the character image CA and the character image CB may be displayed so as not to be limited to such an aspect. Further, for example, a lottery process based on a random number may be performed to determine which of the character images CA, CB, and CC is to be displayed.

After that, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to the normal state, and if there is a remaining hold, the change display of the second special symbol is executed after shifting to the normal state. The fact that the variable display of the remaining hold is executed during the normal state means that the big hit game based on the previous big hit B or the small hit B is executed, and only one big hit game is guaranteed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (N), the letter "S" indicating "S GET BONUS" is displayed in the box image PB, and the jackpot image B1 indicating the guaranteed jackpot is 1. Only one is displayed.

When the variation display of the second special symbol on hold is executed during the normal state, the pseudo variation is executed a plurality of times during one variation display, and the advance notice effect can be executed for each pseudo variation. .. It should be noted that the reach effect may be configured to be executable in each pseudo-variation. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8-32, a case where a variable display such as a big hit A or a small hit A is executed as a variable display of the remaining hold (when controlled to a high base state after the big hit game) is shown. .. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8-32, it is assumed that the re-lottery effect is not executed (see N in step 018IWS810 and step 018IWS811).

As shown in FIG. 8-32 (N), in the final pseudo-variation, when the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R have the same symbol (in this example, the symbol “7”) is temporarily stopped and displayed, the reach state is reached. As shown in FIG. 8-32 (O), the display screen of the image display device 5 is darkened (blacked out), and the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R are placed on the upper left edge and the upper right edge of the display screen, respectively. A moving display is made. As shown in FIGS. 8-32 (N) and (O), even if the reach state or the display screen is blacked out, the variable display of the small symbol 5S on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (P), the character image CC of the ally appears and the character image CE of the enemy is displayed, and the battle effect is such that the character C of the ally and the enemy character battle. Will be executed. In this example, since the symbol "7" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, the case where the character image CC added to the symbol "7" is displayed is shown.

Next, since it is decided not to execute the re-lottery effect, the effect that the ally character C wins the battle is executed in the battle effect, and the battle is performed as shown in FIG. 8-32 (Q). A character display such as "WIN" indicating that it was a victory is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (R), the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R of the combination of "777" are finally confirmed and displayed (in this case, the combination of the small symbols 5S on the left, middle, and right is also ". 777 "is confirmed and displayed).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (S), a character display such as "W GET BONUS" is displayed on the image display device 5, which is a big hit A or a small hit A, and at least two big hit games are guaranteed. It is notified that the state (“W GET BONUS”) is present. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (T), the character image CA, the character image CB, and the character image CC are displayed, and the right-handed image AR including the character display such as "right-handed" is displayed. A display prompting the player to perform a right-handed operation is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (U), the display of the number of rounds such as "1R" is started, and the game shifts to the big hit game state.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-32, the case where the re-lottery effect is not executed in the variable display of the remaining hold is shown, but the case where it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect in the variable display of the remaining hold will be described below. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-33 to 8-35, a case where a variable display such as a big hit A or a small hit A is executed as a variable display of the remaining hold (when controlled to a high base state after the big hit game) is shown. Has been done. Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-33 to 8-35, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect (see Y in step 018IWS810 and step 018IWS811).

As shown in FIG. 8-33 (A), in the final pseudo-variation, when the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R have the same symbol (in this example, the symbol “2”) is temporarily stopped and displayed, the reach state is reached. As shown in FIGS. 8-33 (B), the display screen of the image display device 5 is darkened (blacked out), and the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R are placed on the upper left edge and the upper right edge of the display screen, respectively. A moving display is made. As shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) and 8-33 (B), even if the reach state or the display screen is blacked out, the variable display of the small symbol 5S on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (C), the character image CA of the ally appears and the character image CE of the enemy is displayed, and the battle effect is such that the character A of the ally and the character of the enemy battle. Will be executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-33 (C), a case is shown in which a lottery process based on a random number is performed, a character A is determined as a ally character, and a character image CA is displayed.

Next, in the battle effect, an effect as if the battle was a draw is executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-33 (D), a character display such as "DRAW" indicating that the battle was a draw is displayed. .. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (E), the transparency of the character display of "DRAW" gradually decreases and becomes invisible, and the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R of the combination of "222" become thin. The display is such that the appearance transparency gradually increases. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (F), the character display of "DRAW" is completely erased, and the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R of the combination of "222" are temporarily stopped and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (G), an indication that the shutter is closed is displayed from the left and right, and as shown in FIG. 8-33 (H), the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. The display is hidden by the shutter. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (I), a character display such as "final judgment" is displayed in front of the shutter, and the re-lottery effect is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (J), a character display such as "Open the door by repeatedly hitting the button !!" is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-34 (K), the push button 31B is imitated. Along with displaying the button image P, the character display of "READY" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (L), a gauge display G indicating the remaining period of the operation valid period of the push button 31B is displayed below the button image P, and the characters “GO !!” are displayed. The display is displayed and the operation validity period starts. Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-34 (M) and (N), the shutter is gradually opened in response to the operation of the push button 31B, and the remaining operation valid period is shortened. The gauge display G is updated according to the above.

Next, when the operation valid period elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (O), all the shutters are released, and the combination of "777" as the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right is displayed as a temporary stop. In addition to being displayed in a state, a radial effect image EI is displayed from the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 toward the periphery. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-34 (P), 8-35 (Q), and 8-35 (R), the effect image EI is displayed in the order of "large", "reverse", and A character display such as "turn" is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-35 (S), a character display such as "great victory of great reversal" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (T) and 8-35 (U), three symbols "7" to which the character image CC is added as the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right are arranged. The combination of the symbols in the state is displayed so as to fade in from the back of the display screen of the image display device 5, and as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (V), finally the combination of "777" is displayed. The decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R are confirmed and displayed (in this case, the combination of the small symbols 5S on the left, middle, and right is also confirmed and displayed as "777").

As shown in FIGS. 8-33 (G) to 8-35 (U), even during the execution of the re-lottery effect, the variable display of the small symbol 5S on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (W), a character display such as "big reversal BONUS" is displayed on the image display device 5, and the big hit A or the small hit A guarantees at least two big hit games. It is notified that the state (“W GET BONUS”) is present. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (X), the character image CA, the character image CB, and the character image CC are displayed, and the right-handed image AR including the character display such as "right-handed" is displayed. A display prompting the player to perform a right-handed operation is displayed. Then, after that, the display of the number of rounds such as "1R" is started, and the game shifts to the big hit game state.

It is possible that the player does not operate the push button 31B at all during the re-lottery effect. In that case, for example, the combination of "222" as the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R is used without opening the shutter. After the temporary stop display is displayed, it may be revived and an effect such that the combination of the symbols of "777" is confirmed and displayed may be executed.

Further, in this example, when the variable display in which the variable display of the remaining hold is the big hit B or the small hit B is executed (when the normal state is controlled after the big hit game and the continuous villa state ends), it is always re-released. The lottery effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-36 (A), in the final pseudo-variation, when the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R have the same symbol (in this example, the symbol “2”) is temporarily stopped and displayed, the reach state is reached. As shown in FIGS. 8-36 (B), the display screen of the image display device 5 is darkened (blacked out), and the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R are placed on the upper left edge and the upper right edge of the display screen, respectively. A moving display is made. As shown in FIGS. 8-36 (A) and 8-36 (B), even if the reach state or the display screen is blacked out, the variable display of the small symbol 5S on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (C), the character image CA of the ally appears and the character image CE of the enemy is displayed, and the battle effect is such that the character A of the ally and the character of the enemy battle. Will be executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-36 (C), a lottery process based on a random number is performed, a character A is determined as a ally character, and a character image CA is displayed.

Next, in the battle production, an effect is executed such that the ally character A is defeated in the battle, and as shown in FIG. 8-36 (D), a character display such as "LOSE" indicating that the battle was defeated is displayed. Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (E), the transparency of the character display of "LOSE" gradually decreases and becomes invisible, and the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R of the combination of "222" become thin. The display is such that the appearance transparency gradually increases. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (F), the character display of "LOSE" is completely erased, and the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R of the combination of "222" are temporarily stopped and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (G), an indication that the shutter is closed is displayed from the left and right, and as shown in FIG. 8-36 (H), the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. The display is hidden by the shutter. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (I), a character display such as "final judgment" is displayed in front of the shutter, and the re-lottery effect is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (J), a character display such as "Open the door by repeatedly hitting the button !!" is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-37 (K), the push button 31B is imitated. Along with displaying the button image P, the character display of "READY" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (L), a gauge display G indicating the remaining period of the operation valid period of the push button 31B is displayed below the button image P, and the characters “GO !!” are displayed. The display is displayed and the operation validity period starts. Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 (M) and (N), the shutter is gradually opened in response to the operation of the push button 31B, and the remaining operation valid period is shortened. The gauge display G is updated according to the above.

Next, when the operation valid period elapses, a big hit B or a small hit B may occur. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (O), the operation failed and the shutter was not opened to the end and was closed. The effect as if it ended in the state is executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-37 (P), the combination of "222" as the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right is displayed in the state of temporary stop display. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (Q), the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R of the combination of "222" are finally confirmed and displayed (in this case, the combination of the small symbols 5S on the left, middle, and right is also ". It will be confirmed and displayed at "222").

As shown in FIGS. 8-36 (G) to 8-37 (P), the variable display of the small symbol 5S on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed even during the execution of the re-lottery effect. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (R), a character display such as "S GET BONUS" is displayed on the image display device 5, which is a big hit B or a small hit B, and only one big hit game is guaranteed. It is notified that it is in a state (hereinafter, also referred to as "S GET BONUS"). Next, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (S), the character image CC is displayed, and the right-handed image AR including the character display such as "right-handed" is displayed, prompting the player to perform the right-handed operation. Is done. Then, after that, the display of the number of rounds such as "1R" is started, and the game shifts to the big hit game state.

As shown in FIGS. 8-30 to 8-38, in this example, the re-lottery effect can be executed when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high base state or in the remaining hold. However, when executing the re-lottery effect with the variable display of the remaining hold, the push button 31B is operated, the effect image is displayed, and the pattern with the character faded in from the back. The re-lottery effect is executed with a higher degree of emphasis as compared with the case where the re-lottery effect is executed during the high base state, such as displaying the characters as if they were coming. In addition, when the re-lottery effect is executed with the variable display of the remaining hold due to the operation of the push button 31B, the display of the effect image, and the effect accompanied by the fade-in of the symbol, the re-lottery effect is performed during the high base state. The re-lottery effect is executed over a longer effect period as compared with the case of executing.

In this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed during the high base state, the re-lottery effect with the lower emphasis is executed with a probability of 100%, and the re-lottery effect is executed with the variable display of the remaining hold. In the case, the case where the re-lottery effect with the higher degree of cooperation is executed with a probability of 100% is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured to determine the mode of the re-lottery effect by the lottery process based on random numbers, and the push button 31B is operated at a low rate even in the high base state, and the effect image and the fade-in of the pattern are displayed for emphasis. It may be configured so that the re-lottery effect of the higher degree may be executed. Further, for example, even in the case of the variable display of the remaining hold, a re-lottery effect having a lower degree of emphasis may be executed at a lower rate.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-30 to 8-38, the case where the re-lottery effect can be executed by the last pseudo-variation during one variation display is shown, but the pseudo-variation before the last pseudo-variation is performed. Even if there is a change, the re-lottery effect of Gase is executed, and the effect that fails to be promoted to the symbols "3", "5", and "7" is executed once, and then the re-lottery effect is executed again in the final pseudo-variation. It may be configured to do so.

Further, in this example, when the big hit A or the small hit A is obtained, the lottery process is performed, and the re-lottery effect is performed to promote the symbols to "3", "5", or "7". It is configured so that there is a case where the combination of the symbols of "333", "555", and "777" is confirmed and displayed by winning the battle production as it is without the re-lottery production, but it is limited to such a mode. do not have. For example, it may be configured to execute the re-lottery effect with a 100% probability and execute the effect of promoting to the symbols "3", "5", and "7".

Further, in this example, a case where the re-lottery effect is executed with a 100% probability in the case of a big hit B or a small hit B is shown, but the lottery process is performed and the battle effect is defeated as it is without the re-lottery effect. Then, the combination of the symbols of "111", "222", "444", and "666" may be fixedly displayed.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-30 and 8-31, there is a case where promotion to symbols "3", "5", and "7" fails in the re-lottery effect in the high base state. When a variable display such as a big hit A or a small hit A is executed in a high base state, for example, a re-lottery effect is executed, and in FIGS. 8-31 (I) and (J), the decoration of "333" is executed. It suffices to perform an effect in which the combination of symbols crushes the combination of symbols "222" and is finally displayed as the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R of the combination of "333". Further, for example, in the battle effect, the effect that the ally character wins as it is may be executed.

Further, in this example, a case is shown in which a re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display to notify whether or not the symbol is promoted to "3", "5", or "7". , "222", "444", and "666" are confirmed and displayed, and then the promotion effect is executed during the jackpot game to promote to the symbols "3", "5", and "7". May be configured to notify. Further, for example, when the look-ahead determination result is specified based on the received symbol designation command or the like, and for example, it is specified that the remaining hold is a big hit A or a small hit A, it is special during the big hit game. An effect of promoting to a symbol to which a character is added may be executed, and an effect of notifying that three big hits are guaranteed may be executed.

Further, in this example, in the case of a big hit B or a small hit B (when the high base state is not achieved), the symbols of "1", "2", "4", and "6" to which the character is not added are confirmed. In the case of a big hit A or a small hit A (when the high base state is reached), the case where the symbols of "3", "5", and "7" to which the character is added is confirmed and displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a symbol having a different display color may be fixedly displayed depending on whether the high base state is reached or not, or a symbol having a different character form such as an Arabic numeral and a Chinese numeral may be fixedly displayed. In such an aspect, not only the effect during the variable display, but also the fanfare effect at the start of the big hit, the effect during the big hit, the ending effect at the end of the big hit, etc. It may be configured to execute a different effect after the variable display.

Further, in this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed with the variable display of the remaining hold, the case where the re-lottery effect accompanied by the operation of the push button 31B is executed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect.
For example, the stick controller 31A may be configured to perform a re-lottery effect accompanied by a tilting operation, a cross key operation, a jog dial rotation operation, and a touch panel touch operation. Further, for example, the photo sensor may be configured to detect some movement of the player and execute the re-lottery effect.

As described above, the feature unit 018IW discloses the configurations of the gaming machines shown below (means 1-1), (means 1-2), and (means 2) to (means 6). There is.

(Means 1-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a first identification information (for example, a first special symbol). ) And the variable display executing means capable of executing the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) (for example, the portion for executing steps 018IWS110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the first. Step S76 in an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect including a variable display of decorative identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) corresponding to a variable display of 1 identification information and a variable display of a second identification information. A part to be executed), a hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display of the second identification information as a hold storage (for example, a second hold storage buffer), and a special state (for example, a special state in which the variable display of the second identification information can be easily executed). For example, when a special state control means that can be controlled to a high base state (for example, a portion that executes step 018IWS538 in the effect control CPU 120) and a variable display of the second identification information are executed, a predetermined probability (FIG. 8-FIG. 8- A special state control means that can be controlled to a special state by 4 (C) (for example, a portion that executes steps 018 IWS 114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a game medium (for example, a game medium that is controlled to the special state). For example, a portion for executing steps 018IWS117 to S120 in an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling an advantageous state based on the passage of a game ball) through a specific area (for example, a V winning opening). ), And the special state control means can control the special state over the same variable display number of times (for example, once) as the inverse of a predetermined probability, and the special state control means allows the game medium to pass through a specific area. It is possible to control the first special state (for example, small hit A) that is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state based on the above, and the second special state (for example, small hit B) that is not controlled to the special state. The execution means can execute a re-variable display effect (for example, a re-lottery effect) in which the decorative identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is executed again in the variable display controlled by the special state, and the hold storage means. When a variable display controlled to a special state is executed in response to a hold memory (for example, remaining hold) stored by, the emphasis is higher than when a variable display controlled to a special state is executed during the special state. Every time The effect is executed according to the match (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 to 8-38, when the re-lottery effect is executed in the variable display of the remaining hold, the push button 31B is operated or the effect image is displayed. It is displayed again with a higher degree of emphasis than when the re-lottery effect is executed during the high base state, such as displaying or displaying the pattern with the character added to it so that it fades in from the back. A gaming machine characterized in that a lottery effect is executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of the specifications of the gaming machine and the psychology of the player.

(Means 1-2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a first identification information (for example, a first special symbol). ) And the variable display executing means capable of executing the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) (for example, the portion for executing steps 018IWS110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the first. Step S76 in an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect including a variable display of decorative identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) corresponding to a variable display of 1 identification information and a variable display of a second identification information. A part to be executed), a hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display of the second identification information as a hold storage (for example, a second hold storage buffer), and a special state (for example, a special state in which the variable display of the second identification information can be easily executed). For example, when a special state control means that can be controlled to a high base state (for example, a portion that executes step 018IWS538 in the effect control CPU 120) and a variable display of the second identification information are executed, a predetermined probability (FIG. 8-FIG. 8- A special state control means that can be controlled to a special state by 4 (C) (for example, a portion that executes steps 018 IWS 114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a game medium (for example, a game medium that is controlled to the special state). For example, a portion for executing steps 018IWS117 to S120 in an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling an advantageous state based on the passage of a game ball) through a specific area (for example, a V winning opening). ), And the special state control means can control the special state over the same variable display number of times (for example, once) as the inverse of a predetermined probability, and the special state control means allows the game medium to pass through a specific area. It is possible to control the first special state (for example, small hit A) that is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state based on the above, and the second special state (for example, small hit B) that is not controlled to the special state. The execution means can execute a re-variable display effect (for example, a re-lottery effect) in which the decorative identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is executed again in the variable display controlled by the special state, and the hold storage means. When the variable display controlled to the special state is executed in response to the hold storage (for example, the remaining hold) stored in, the effect is longer than when the variable display controlled to the special state is executed during the special state. Period A revariable display effect is executed over a period of time (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 to 8-38, the operation of the push button 31B, the display of the effect image, and the effect accompanied by the fade-in of the symbol are executed. When the re-lottery effect is executed in the variable display of the remaining hold, the re-lottery effect is executed over a longer effect period as compared with the case where the re-lottery effect is executed during the high base state). Machine. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of the specifications of the gaming machine and the psychology of the player.

(Means 2) In the means 1-1 or the means 1-2, when the variable display controlled to the special state is executed corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means, the effect executing means is in the special state. Rather than executing the variable display controlled by the special state, the effect of emphasizing the decoration identification information when the decoration identification information is stopped and displayed is executed (for example, FIGS. 8-35 (T) and FIG. 8). As shown in -35 (U), the display of the image display device 5 is a combination of three symbols "7" to which the character image CC is added as the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right. A display that fades in from the back of the screen is made, and as shown in FIG. 8-35 (V), the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R of the combination of "777" are finally confirmed and displayed. ) May be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of the specifications of the gaming machine and the psychology of the player.

In this example, as a specific example of the "high degree of emphasis", the operation of the push button 31B, the display of the effect image, and the re-lottery effect accompanied by the fade-in of the symbol are executed, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the image or pattern on the display screen is vibrated, or a special character image is displayed. Any aspect may be used as long as it emphasizes the effect of.

(Means 3) In means 1-1, means 1-2, or means 2, the effect executing means executes a revariable display effect in a variable display controlled to a special state corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means. When the decorative identification information with high advantage is stopped and displayed, a special effect is executed, and the variable display effect is executed again in the variable display controlled to the special state during the special state, and the decorative identification information with high advantage is stopped and displayed. If so, the special effect is not executed (for example, when the re-lottery effect is executed with the variable display of the remaining hold, the re-lottery effect accompanied by the operation of the push button 31B is executed, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the high base state. In this case, the re-lottery effect without the operation of the push button 31B may be executed). With such a configuration, the player can be given a lingering impression that he has won the chance to continue the special condition.

In addition, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, in the re-lottery effect, after performing an effect that is not promoted to the symbols of "3", "5", and "7", it is relieved as a special effect. It may be configured to perform an effect or a revival effect to notify the promotion.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1-1, means 1-2 to means 3, the variable display executing means displays a variable display controlled to a special state corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means. When executed, the variable display is executed over a longer variable display period at a higher rate than when the variable display controlled to the special state is executed during the special state (for example, FIGS. 8-7 (B), (C)). As shown in, the variation pattern PC1-1, PC1-2, PD1-1, PD1-2 selected in the variation display of the remaining hold is the variation pattern PC2-1, PC2-2 selected in the high base state. , PD2-1 and PD2-2 have a longer fluctuation time). According to such a configuration, it is possible to secure a period for suitably performing the effect.

In this example, as a specific processing mode, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state, the variation pattern in which a long variation time is set is assumed to be the variation display of the remaining hold. The case of selection is shown, but it is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, it is memorized whether the small hit A or the small hit B is performed during the high base state, and if the small hit A is obtained after the big hit game after the V prize is completed, a short fluctuation time is set. The fluctuation pattern may be selected, and in the case of a small hit B, a fluctuation pattern in which a long fluctuation time is set may be selected.

In addition, for example, when the fluctuation display of the remaining hold results in a big hit A or a small hit A (when controlled to a high base state), a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected at a low rate, and a battle effect or a re-lottery effect is produced. It may be configured so that it may be immediately notified that a big hit A or a small hit A will occur without performing such an effect.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1-1, means 1-2 to means 4, a detection means (for example, push button 31B) capable of detecting the movement of the player is provided, and the effect executing means is a hold storage. When the variable display controlled to the special state is executed corresponding to the hold storage stored by the means, the detection means is detected at a higher rate than when the variable display controlled to the special state is executed during the special state. The re-variable display effect used can be executed (for example, when the re-lottery effect is executed in the variable display of the remaining hold, the re-lottery effect accompanied by the operation of the push button 31B is executed, and the re-lottery effect is performed during the high base state. When the effect is executed, the re-lottery effect without the operation of the push button 31B may be executed). According to such a configuration, the player participation type can inspire the continuation of the special state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1-1, means 1-2 to means 5, the effect executing means performs pseudo-variable display from the start of variable display of the decoration identification information to the derivation display of the display result. (For example, pseudo-variation) can be executed a predetermined number of times, and the advance notice effect (for example, advance notice effects A to F) can be executed in the pseudo-variable display. When the execution of A to F is decided, the process table corresponding to the advance notice effect A to F is selected in steps 018IWS812 and S813, and the portion for executing steps 018IWS815 and S835) is provided, and the advance notice effect execution means is a reserved storage means. It is configured to execute the advance notice effect at different execution ratios depending on whether the variable display is executed in response to the hold storage stored in the memory and the variable display is executed during the special state (see FIGS. 8-25). May be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a notice effect according to the situation.

The above-mentioned feature unit 018IW shows a case where the number of high bases is one and one remaining hold can be stored, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the high base state is configured to continue about 7 times and the remaining hold is configured to be memorable, the probability of becoming a small hit A is designed to be about 1/7, and the high base number is 7 times. In a gaming machine configured to end the consecutive villa state if the big hit A or the small hit A is not reached by the end of the variation display of the total of 11 times of the remaining hold 4 times, the re-shown by the above-mentioned feature unit 018IW. It may be configured to apply a configuration for executing an effect such as a lottery effect.

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

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect including a variable display of decorative identification information corresponding to a variable display of the first identification information and a variable display of the second identification information.
A hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display of the second identification information as hold storage, and
A special state control means that can control a special state that facilitates variable display of the second identification information,
When the variable display of the second identification information is executed, the special state control means that can control the special state by a predetermined probability and the special state control means.
It is provided with an advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific region while being controlled to the special state.
The special state control means can control the special state with the same variable display number as the reciprocal of the predetermined probability.
The special state control means controls a first special state controlled to the special state and a second special state not controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state based on the game medium passing through the specific area. It is possible and
The effect executing means is
In the variable display controlled by the special state, it is possible to execute a re-variable display effect in which the decorative identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is executed again.
When the variable display executing means executes the variable display controlled to the second special state when it is not controlled to the special state, it controls to the second special state when it is controlled to the special state. A gaming machine characterized in that a variable display is executed over a longer variable display period at a higher rate than when the variable display is executed.

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