JP2022040608A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve a performance effect of a game machine.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 includes a time shortening control means for controlling a game state to a time shortening state in which a start condition is established more easily than a normal state on the basis of a fact that the number of times of executions of variation display reaches a specific number of times, and a notification means for notifying of the number of times of executions of variation display according to the fact that the specific number of times is reached. When a predetermined condition on the game is established, the notification means can notify of the number of times of executions of the variation display according to the fact that the specific number of times is reached. When the predetermined condition on the game is not established, the notification means limits the notification of the number of times of executions of the variation display according to the fact that the specific number of times is reached.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that shifts to a time saving state after the end of a big hit, and in this gaming machine, when the time saving state is reached, the time saving information indicating that the time saving state is output is output from the external output terminal. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, in recent years, a gaming machine that shifts to a time-saving state (referred to as a ceiling time-saving state) based on the number of fluctuation displays in a normal state (a state in which the jackpot probability is low and not a time-saving state) reaches a specific number of times. Proposed. In such a gaming machine, the fluctuation number information that can grasp how many more fluctuations should be displayed before shifting to the ceiling time reduction state is information that the player is interested in.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-65595

However, if the frequency of notification of the number of fluctuations until the transition to the ceiling time reduction state is high (for example, always notification), the gaming machine in which the number of fluctuations until the transition to the ceiling time reduction state is close to the ceiling time reduction state is preferred by the player. On the other hand, there is a problem that the number of fluctuations until the transition to the ceiling time reduction state is far from the ceiling time reduction state is avoided by the player, which may affect the operation of the gaming machine.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of reducing the influence on the operation of the gaming machine even if the number of fluctuations until the transition to the ceiling time shortening state is notified. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention can execute the variation display based on the establishment of the start condition and the establishment of the start condition, and when the display result of the variation display becomes a special result, the special gaming state It is a gaming machine that can be controlled in a time-saving manner, and is controlled to a time-saving state in which the starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the normal state, based on the number of times the variation display is executed reaches a specific number of times (for example, 900 times). The notification means includes a control means (game control board 100) and a notification means (effect control board 120) for notifying the number of executions of the variation display related to reaching the specific number of times, and the notification means is a predetermined condition related to the game. When is satisfied (when SP2 reach 2 loss fluctuation effect is executed, when a combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed, or when the effect points are accumulated up to a predetermined point), the above-mentioned related to reaching the specific number of times. It is possible to notify the number of executions of the variation display (execute the remaining variation number notification effect), and when the predetermined condition related to the game is not satisfied, the number of executions of the variation display related to reaching the specific number of times is set. It is characterized by limiting the notification.

Further, in the present invention, when the predetermined condition relating to the game is satisfied, the notification means notifies the number of executions of the variation display related to reaching the specific number of times in a predetermined period (from the temporary stop of the variation effect to the next time). It may be notified until the start of the variable effect of.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the influence on the operation of the gaming machine even if the number of fluctuations until the transition to the ceiling time shortening state is notified.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the board structure. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing for a special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process for production. It is a figure which shows the example of the type of the variation pattern of the variation display. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation effect in a normal state. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation effect in a normal state. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation effect in a normal state. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation effect in a normal state. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the production example of the residual fluctuation number notification until reaching the ceiling. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the variation effect start process in the variation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the variation effect stop processing in the variation effect processing.

In the embodiment for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "the present embodiment"), the gaming medium used for the game is a gaming ball as the gaming machine, and the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming board surface to play the game. An example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be played will be described. In the following description, the description may be simplified or omitted for technical matters and the like well known to those skilled in the art. In addition, terms commonly used by those skilled in the art may be used by omitting the definition explanation of the term.

[Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of a gaming board 2, a gaming machine frame 3 including a front frame (hereinafter, also referred to as a “glass frame”), a main body frame, and an outer frame.

[Structure of game board 2]
Next, the configuration of the game board 2 will be described. The game board 2 is detachably attached to the game machine frame 3. A main display device 4 is provided at the lower left of the game board 2. The main display device 4 includes a special figure 1 display 4a, a special figure 2 display 4b, a special figure 1 hold display 4c, a special figure 2 hold display 4d, a round number display 4e, and a normal figure display. A vessel 4f is provided.

The special figure 1 display 4a displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") by blinking with eight LEDs when the fluctuation starts, and determines the eight LEDs when the fluctuation stops. By lighting in the lighting pattern, the variation display result of Special Figure 1 (whether it is a big hit (a special game is executed), a small hit, or a loss (a special game is not executed)) is displayed ( Hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1 Variable Display"). When the variation display result of the special figure 1 indicates that it is a big hit, it is a special result that all eight LEDs are turned on, and when it indicates that the variation display result of the special figure 1 is a small hit, eight LEDs are turned on. When a part of the LED is turned on and the variation display result of the special figure 1 indicates that the LED is lost, all eight LEDs are not turned on. In the following, the special figure 1 variable display in which the variable display result of special figure 1 is a big hit is referred to as "special figure 1 big hit variable display", and the special figure in which the variable display result of special figure 1 is a small hit. 1 The variable display is called "special figure 1 small hit fluctuation display", and the special figure 1 variable display in which the variable display result of special figure 1 is lost is called "special figure 1 lost variable display".

The special figure 2 display 4b displays the fluctuation of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") by blinking with eight LEDs when the fluctuation starts, and determines the eight LEDs when the fluctuation stops. By lighting in the lighting pattern, the variation display result of the special figure 2 (whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss) is displayed (hereinafter, referred to as "special figure 2 variation display"). When the variation display result of the special figure 2 indicates that it is a big hit, it is a special result that all eight LEDs are turned on, and when it indicates that the variation display result of the special figure 2 is a small hit, eight LEDs are turned on. When a part of the LED is turned on and the variation display result of the special figure 2 indicates that the LED is lost, all eight LEDs are not turned on. In the following, the special figure 2 variable display in which the variable display result of special figure 2 is a big hit is referred to as "special figure 2 big hit variable display", and the special figure in which the variable display result of special figure 2 is a small hit. 2 The variable display is called "special figure 2 small hit fluctuation display", and the special figure 2 variable display in which the variable display result of special figure 2 is lost is called "special figure 2 lost variable display". Further, in the following, the special figure 1 variable display and the special figure 2 variable display are collectively referred to as "special figure variable display" or "variable display".

The special figure 1 hold display 4c displays the number of hold storages of the special figure 1 variable display whose execution is held as the special figure 1 hold storage number. The special figure 2 hold display 4d displays the number of hold storages of the special figure 2 variable display whose execution is held as the second hold storage number. Since the maximum number of stored memory in Special Figure 1 and the maximum number of stored memory in Special Figure 2 are four each, the total number of stored memory in Special Figure 1 and the number of stored memory in Special Figure 2 is eight. be.

The round number display 4e displays how many rounds the jackpot state is by lighting the three LEDs in a predetermined lighting pattern in the jackpot state (special game state).

The normal figure display 4f is composed of two LEDs in the upper row and two LEDs in the lower row. Display as. It should be noted that the upper limit of the number of reserved storages in the normal figure is four. Then, when the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is displayed by blinking by the lower two LEDs, and when the fluctuation stops, the other two LEDs are turned on in a predetermined lighting pattern to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol. The result (whether it is a normal hit or a loss) is displayed (hereinafter referred to as "normal map fluctuation display"). In the following, the normal map fluctuation display in which the normal map variation display result is a normal hit is referred to as the "normal map variation display", and the normal map variation display result in which the normal map variation display result is lost. Is called "Public map loss fluctuation display".

The main display device 4 also includes a game state display that displays whether the jackpot probability is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state in which the jackpot probability is lower than the high probability, and a game ball on the left. A launch direction indicator is provided to indicate whether the game state should be hit or the game state should be hit right.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 25 through which the game ball flows down. The game area 25 is divided into a left game area 25A, a right game area 25B, and a middle game area 25C. In addition, launching the game ball by the launcher so that the game ball flows down to the left game area 25A is "left-handed", and launching the game ball by the launcher so that the game ball flows down to the right game area 25B. Is called "right-handed". Further, the game board 2 is provided with a rail member that guides the launched game ball to the game area 25, and the tip of the rail member prevents the game ball released to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Therefore, a ball return prevention piece is provided.

The game area 25 is provided with a first display device 20 that forms the first display area 20a. The first display device 20 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like, and displays various game effect images, various information related to the game, and the like. The first display area 20a is provided with an effect symbol display area 21 for displaying the left effect symbol 21L, the middle effect symbol 21C, and the right effect symbol 21R (collectively referred to as "effect symbol 21LCR"). The effect symbol 21LCR performs variable display in synchronization with special figure 1 variable display and special figure 2 variable display. The effect symbol 21LCR is composed of, for example, a number symbol consisting of numbers 1 to 9.

Further, in the first display area 20a, the special figure 1 hold storage number displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 4c is shown in the special figure 1 hold 1 icon image (hereinafter referred to as “special 1 hold 1 icon”) and the special figure 1. Hold 2 icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special 1 hold 2 icon"), special figure 1 hold 3 icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special 1 hold 3 icon"), special figure 1 hold 4 icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special 1") A first hold icon display area to be displayed by (referred to as "holding 4 icon") is provided. It should be noted that such special 1 protection 1 icon to special 1 protection 4 icon are collectively referred to as "special 1 hold icon".

Further, in the first display area 20a, the special figure 2 hold storage number displayed on the special figure 2 hold display 4d is shown in the special figure 2 hold 1 icon image (hereinafter referred to as “special 2 hold 1 icon”) and the special figure 2. Hold 2 icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special 2 hold 2 icon"), special figure 2 hold 3 icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special 2 hold 3 icon"), special figure 2 hold 4 icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special 2") A second hold icon display area is provided, which is displayed by (referred to as "holding 4 icon"). It should be noted that such special 2 protection 1 icon to special 2 protection 4 icon are collectively referred to as "special 2 hold icon".

Further, the first display area 20a is provided with a variable icon display area for displaying a variable display icon image (hereinafter, also referred to as “variable icon”) corresponding to the variable display being executed.

A second display device 27 forming a second display area 27a is provided above the first display device 20. The second display device 27 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like, and in the second display area 27a, various game effect images different from the images displayed in the first display area 20a, various information related to the game, and the like are used. Is displayed. Further, in the second display area 27a, an image linked with the image displayed in the first display area 20a, an image integrated with the image displayed in the first display area 20a, and the like are also displayed.

An in-panel movable device (hereinafter, also referred to as “in-panel movable member”) 26 is provided on the back side of the second display device 27. The in-panel movable device 26 is formed with a third display area 26a formed by a transparent member that displays an image displayed on the first display device 20. The in-board movable device 26 is normally stopped at the first position (the back side of the second display device 27), but is appropriately moved to the second position on the center side of the first display area 20a according to the game effect or the like. It swings between the first position and the second position, and moves to the third position, which is the center side of the first display area 20a, from the second position. In the in-panel movable device 26 that has moved to the second position or the third position, predetermined conditions (for example, the passage of a predetermined time or the effect operation unit 31 (first effect operation unit 31a, second effect operation unit 31b) are operated. When) is satisfied, it moves to the first position. Further, the in-panel movable device 26 that swings between the first position and the second position has a predetermined condition (for example, the passage of a predetermined time or the effect operation unit 31 (first effect operation unit 31a, second effect operation unit 31b). When) is operated, it moves to the first position or moves to the third position. The shape, arrangement position, operation method, etc. of the in-panel movable device 26 are not limited to this. Further, the number of the movable devices 26 in the panel is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Further, when two or more in-panel movable devices 26 are provided, the plurality of in-panel movable devices 26 may be operated so as to overlap each other, or the plurality of in-panel movable devices 26 may be operated so as to be united.

In the left game area 25A, an effect special figure 1 hold display 5a, a variable display compatible display 5b, a sub display device 5 provided with an effect special figure 2 hold display 5c, and a general winning opening are located along the rail member. A 9a and a general winning opening 9b are provided. The sub-display device 5 is also a guiding unit that changes the flow direction of the game ball toward the middle game area 25C. The effect special figure 1 hold display 5a displays the first hold storage number displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 4c by the lighting pattern of two LEDs. The variable display compatible display 5b performs the variable display by blinking the two LEDs in synchronization with the variable display of the effect symbol 21LCR. The effect special figure 2 hold display 5c displays the second hold storage number displayed on the special figure 2 hold display 4d by the lighting pattern of the LED. When a game ball enters the general winning opening 9a or the general winning opening 9b (hereinafter, also referred to as "winning"), the fourth number (for example, two) of the game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

The first starting port 6 is provided in the middle game area 25C. When a game ball enters the first starting port 6, the first number (for example, four) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. The first starting port 6 is provided with an LED that lights up (blinks) according to the entry of the game ball. The first starting port 6 may be provided in the left gaming area 25A or the right gaming area 25B.

A second starting port 7 is provided in the right game area 25B. The second starting port 7 is provided with an opening / closing piece for making the game ball into a state in which the game ball can enter or cannot enter the second starting port 7. When a game ball enters the second starting port 7, a second number (for example, one) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. The second starting port 7 is provided with an LED that lights up (blinks) according to the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 7 may be provided in the left gaming area 25A or the middle gaming area 25C.

Further, the right game area 25B is provided with a gate 8 through which a game ball can pass, a general winning opening 9c, a first large winning opening 10, and a second large winning opening 11. The first large winning opening 10 is provided with an opening / closing portion for making the game ball entertable or impossible to enter in the first large winning opening 10. The second large winning opening 11 is provided with a movable piece for making the game ball entertable or impossible to enter in the second large winning opening 11. When a game ball enters the general prize opening 9c, a fifth number (for example, 3) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. The first large winning opening 10 and the second large winning opening 11 are provided with LEDs that light up (blink) according to the entry of a game ball. Further, when a game ball enters the first prize opening 10 or the second prize opening 11, a third number (for example, 15) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. Below the first starting opening 6, an out opening 12 is provided in which a game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning openings enters. In the following, the first large winning opening 10 and the second large winning opening 11 may be collectively referred to as a "large winning opening".

Further, the game area 25 is provided with a chance segment display 51 including a segment display composed of LEDs and a chance lamp 52 including LEDs.

In addition, the game area 25 is provided with an enclosure 28 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 21 and to surround most of the second display area 27a. The enclosure 28 includes a stage portion having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll, a lower stream in which the game ball rolling on the stage portion flows down toward the first starting port 6, and a left game area. A warp portion is formed in which a game ball flowing down 25A is received in the surrounding portion 28 and guided to the stage portion. Further, a plurality of game nails, guide portions, windmills, etc. that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and a board decoration lamp composed of a plurality of LEDs, lamps, and the like are provided. Further, a light guide plate formed of a transparent resin plate is provided on the front side (player side) of the game area 25. A plurality of LEDs are provided on the side of the light guide plate, and by lighting the plurality of LEDs according to a predetermined lighting pattern, characters, characters, and the like are displayed on the surface of the light guide plate.

[Structure of gaming machine frame 3]
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine frame 3 will be described. The gaming machine frame 3 is supplied to a launching handle 30 operated by a player (a player, a clerk, etc., particularly a player) in order to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area 25, and a launching device. An upper plate 38 for storing the game balls to be played and a lower plate 39 for storing the game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 38 are provided. On the bottom surface of the lower plate 39, an openable / closable discharge portion for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 39 is provided.

The upper plate 38 is provided with a first effect operation unit 31a operated by the player and a cross key 37. In addition, a volume operation unit, a light amount operation unit, a ball lending operation unit, and a game recording medium return operation unit are provided. , A ball removal operation unit, a game balance display unit, and the like are provided.

Further, the gaming machine frame 3 includes a second effect operation unit 31b, a frame decoration lamp 32 including frame decoration lamps 32a to 32e including a plurality of LEDs and lamps, and a frame side movable device 33 (hereinafter, “frame side”). A movable member), a speaker 34c for outputting sound, and a blower port 35 provided with a blower device 35a (see FIG. 2) for blowing air toward the firing handle 30 are provided. The frame decoration lamps 32a and 32b can display characters, marks, and the like according to the LED lighting pattern. The frame decorative lamp 32, the movable decorative lamp 33a described later, and the above-mentioned board decorative lamp are collectively referred to as a "decorative lamp".

The frame-side movable device 33 includes a movable decorative lamp 33a including a plurality of LEDs, lamps, and the like, and speakers 34a and 34b that output sound. The frame-side movable device 33 is normally stopped at the fourth position (position shown in FIG. 1), but is appropriately above the game machine frame 3 according to the game effect, the game state, and the like. Move to or rotate. The frame-side movable device 33 that has moved or rotated to the fifth position moves to the fourth position when a predetermined condition (for example, the passage of a predetermined time, etc.) is satisfied. The shape, arrangement position, operation method, etc. of the frame-side movable device 33 are not limited to this. Further, the number of frame-side movable devices 33 is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Further, when two or more frame-side movable devices 33 are provided, the plurality of frame-side movable devices 33 may be operated so as to overlap each other, or the plurality of frame-side movable devices 33 may be operated so as to be united. The speaker 34a, the speaker 34b, and the speaker 34c are collectively referred to as a "speaker 34".

The effect operation unit 31 is composed of a first effect operation unit 31a and a second effect operation unit 31b, and functions as an operation detection means for detecting an operation by the player. The first effect operation unit 31a and the second effect operation unit 31b are mainly used according to the type of the game effect and the degree of expectation of a big hit (the degree of expectation that a special game is executed, the degree of expectation that a special result is obtained). .. The first effect operation unit 31a and the second effect operation unit 31b have LEDs or the like for lighting each effect operation unit in a plurality of colors, or each effect operation unit may be projected from a normal position or may be normally projected from a projecting position. It is provided with a drive unit for returning to the position and a vibration device 36 (see FIG. 2) for vibrating each effect operation unit. When the first operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the first effect operation unit 31a is performed, the player presses the first effect operation unit 31a and the second operation for urging the operation of the second effect operation unit 31b. When the promotion effect is performed, the second effect operation unit 31b is pressed. When the player presses the first effect operation unit 31a in response to the first operation promotion effect, the operation corresponding effect corresponding to the detection of the press operation of the first effect operation unit 31a is executed. Further, when the player presses the second effect operation unit 31b in response to the second operation promotion effect, the operation corresponding effect corresponding to the detection of the press operation of the second effect operation unit 31b is executed. The first effect operation unit 31a is also used when customizing the game effect, displaying the game history, and the like. Further, the shape, arrangement position, operation detection method, operation method, etc. of the effect operation unit are not limited. Further, the number of the effect operation units 31 is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more.

[Board configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, the board configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a substrate configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control board (hereinafter, also referred to as “main board” or “main board”) 100, an effect control board (hereinafter, also referred to as “sub board”) 120, payout control of game balls, or a game ball. A payout control board that controls lending and launching of a launching device, a power supply board that supplies power to each board, and an external information output terminal board that has an external output terminal that outputs various game information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A relay board or the like that relays the board is mounted.

The game control board 100 controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “game control”). The game control board 100 includes a game control microcomputer (game control microcomputer) 101, an I / O port 102, a solenoid drive unit 103, and the like. In the following, the game control microcomputer 101 and the game control board 100 may be referred to as "game control means" or "main control means".

The game control microcomputer 101 is formed by a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101a which is a ROM for game control, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 101b which is a RAM for game control, and a CPU for game control. It is equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101c, a random number circuit (0 to 65535 is set as a random value for determining a jackpot), an I / O port, and the like.

The ROM 101a stores a game program for the CPU 101c to perform a game control process, various data required for the game control process, various tables, and the like. The RAM 101b is used as a memory for a work when the CPU 101c performs a game control process. The game information stored in the RAM 101b (for example, the current game state, the currently changing special figure 1 fluctuation display information, the currently changing special figure 2 fluctuation display information, the current special figure 1 hold information, and the current special figure 1). Fig. 2 Hold information, current special figure 1 number of changes, current special figure 2 number of changes, current number of jackpots, current number of rounds, control command, current number of remaining changes to reach the ceiling, current low probability non-time saving game state Even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part (or all) of (or all) of the number of fluctuations in the above is maintained for a predetermined period. The CPU 101c controls the game by executing the game program stored in the ROM 101a.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a special figure 1 display 4a, a special figure 2 display 4b, a special figure 1 hold display 4c, a special figure 2 hold display 4d, a round number display 4e, a normal figure display 4f, and a game. It controls the lighting of each LED constituting the status indicator and the launch direction indicator, and controls the drive of the solenoid drive unit 103. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 controls according to the detection signals output from various sensors such as the first start port sensor 6a and the second start port sensor 7a.

The game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) outputs various control commands to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board according to the game control. The control commands output to the effect control board 120 include, for example, an effect control command according to the fluctuation display by the special figure 1 display 4a and the special figure 2 display 4b, and an effect control command according to the game situation and the game state. , There are production control commands according to the occurrence of an error. Further, the control commands output to the payout control board include, for example, a payout control command related to payout of a game ball, a launch control command related to control of a launcher, and the like. These control commands are stored in the control command storage area corresponding to each control board in the RAM 101b. Each control command stored in the control command storage area is deleted when the processing corresponding to the control command is completed.

The I / O port 102 includes a plurality of input ports and a plurality of output ports. Detection signals output from various sensors such as the first start port sensor 6a and the second start port sensor 7a are input to each input port, and the detection signals input to each input port are the game control microcomputer 101. Is entered in. Further, from each output port, a lighting control signal for lighting control of LEDs provided in various indicators such as the special figure 1 display 4a and the special figure 2 display 4b output from the game control microcomputer 101 is output. Will be done. The solenoid drive unit 103 outputs a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 101 to the solenoid 40.

When the first start port sensor 6a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 6, it outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 101. Further, when the second start port sensor 7a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 7, it outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 101. Further, when the gate sensor 8a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 8, it outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 101. Further, when the first winning opening sensor 9d detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 9a or the general winning opening 9b, the first winning opening sensor 9d outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 101. Further, when the second winning opening sensor 9e detects a gaming ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 9c, the second winning opening sensor 9e outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 101. Further, when the first large winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 10, it outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 101. Further, when the second special winning opening sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second special winning opening 11, it outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 101.

The solenoid 40 is for opening and closing a solenoid for opening and closing the opening / closing piece of the second starting port 7, a solenoid for opening and closing the opening / closing portion of the first winning opening 10, and a movable piece of the second winning opening 11. It is composed of the solenoids of the above, and each operates by the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 101.

The key switch 12 is a switch for switching to a setting change state for changing the set value of the jackpot probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the setting changeover switch 13 is a switch for changing the set value of the jackpot probability. Further, the setting display 14 is a monitor for displaying the current setting value. Further, the opening sensor 15 is a sensor for detecting the opening of the main body frame.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can change the jackpot probability in the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state and the high-probability time-saving gaming state by operating the setting changeover switch 13. In this embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set in 6 stages (settings 1 to 6).

The jackpot probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment in the normal state and the low probability time saving state is 1/300 in the case of setting 1 (set value = 1) and 1 in the case of setting 2 (set value = 2). / 290, 1/280 for setting 3 (setting value = 3), 1/270 for setting 4 (setting value = 4), 1/260 for setting 5 (setting value = 5), setting 6 In the case of (set value = 6), it is 1/250. Therefore, the jackpot probabilities in the normal state and the low probability time saving state are higher in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

Further, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is 1/100 in the case of setting 1 (setting value = 1), 1/97 in the case of setting 2 (setting value = 2), and setting 3 1/93 for (setting value = 3), 1/90 for setting 4 (setting value = 4), 1/87 for setting 5 (setting value = 5), setting 6 (setting value = 6) ) Is 1/83. Therefore, the jackpot probability in the normal state also increases in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. Therefore, the jackpot probability in the normal state also increases in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

Further, the small hit probability in the normal state, the low probability time saving state, and the probability change state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is 1/250 in all the settings.

The effect control board 120 controls the progress of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “effect control”) based on the effect control command output from the game control board 100. The effect control board 120 includes an effect control microcomputer (effect control microcomputer) 121, a display control unit 122, a decoration control unit 123, a sound control unit 124, an I / O port 125, a random number circuit, and power supply. It is equipped with a computer and an RTC (Real Time Clock) that counts the current date and time. It should be noted that the effect control is a control such as an effect during the game (game effect), an effect when the game is not in progress (customer waiting effect), a game history display, a game explanation display, an error notification, and the like. ..

The effect control microcomputer 121 is formed by a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (effect control ROM) 121a, a RAM (effect control RAM) 121b, a CPU (effect control CPU) 121c, a random number circuit, and an I /. It has an O port.

The ROM 121a stores an effect control program for the CPU 121c to perform the effect control process, various data required for the effect control process, various tables, and the like. The RAM 121b is used as a memory for the work when the CPU 121c performs the effect control process. Further, the RAM 121b has an effect control command storage area for storing received effect control commands and an effect information storage area for storing effect control information determined by the CPU 121c in response to the effect control command. The CPU 121c executes the effect control process in response to the effect control command stored in the RAM 121b.

The effect control microcomputer 121 gives instructions for various effects to the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 according to the effect control (hereinafter referred to as effect instruction). The effect instruction to the display control unit 122 includes an effect display instruction to the display control unit 122, an effect decoration instruction to the decoration control unit 123, an effect sound instruction to the sound control unit 124, and the like.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes an effect special figure 1 hold display 5a, a variable display compatible display 5b, an effect special figure 2 hold display 5c, decorative lamps 32, 33a, a first effect operation unit 31a, and a second effect. Controls the lighting of LEDs and lamps provided in the operation unit 31b, the chance seg display 51, and the chance lamp 52, and controls the drive of the in-panel movable device 26, the frame side movable device 33, the blower device 35a, and the vibration device 36. conduct. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs control according to the detection signals output from various sensors such as the first operation unit detection sensor 31c and the second operation unit detection sensor 31d. In the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 or the effect control microcomputer 121 may be referred to as an effect control means or an effect execution means.

The display control unit 122 is read from the CGROM by the VDP (Video Display Processor), the CGROM (Character Generator ROM) that stores various image data to be displayed in the first display area 20a and the second display area 27a, and the VDP. It is equipped with VRAM (Video RAM) used for developing and drawing image data. The display control unit 122 outputs a video signal for displaying the effect image in the first display area 20a and the second display area 27a based on the effect display instruction from the effect control microcomputer 121. The drawing processing method and the like are well-known techniques in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 2016-198316, 2018-094219, and 2108-171129. The explanation is omitted.

The decoration control unit 123 includes a decoration control ROM that stores lighting data for turning on / off the decoration lamps 32 and 33a and changing the amount of light, a lighting pattern table, and the like, and a lighting control circuit and the like. The lighting of the decorative lamps 32, 33a, the LED of the light guide plate, and the like is controlled based on the effect decoration instruction from the control microcomputer 121.

The sound control unit 124 includes a sound control ROM in which sound data, a sound output pattern table, etc. are stored, a sound control circuit, and the like, and the effect sound is produced from the speaker 34 based on the effect sound instruction from the effect control microcomputer 121. Is output. In the present embodiment, the effect control board 120, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 may be collectively referred to as an “effect control means” or a “effect execution means”.

The I / O port 125 includes a plurality of input ports and a plurality of output ports. Detection signals output from various detection sensors such as the first operation unit detection sensor 31c and the second operation unit detection sensor 31d are input to each input port, and the detection signals input to each input port are produced and controlled. It is input to the microcomputer 121. Further, from each output port, a lighting control signal for lighting various displays such as the sub display device 5 output by the effect control microcomputer 121, and a drive for driving the blower device 35a, the vibration device 36, and the like. A signal is output.

When the first operation unit detection sensor 31c detects that the first effect operation unit 31a has been pressed, it outputs a detection signal to the effect control microcomputer 121. Further, when the second operation unit detection sensor 31d detects that the second effect operation unit 31b has been pressed, it outputs a detection signal to the effect control microcomputer 121. Further, the other operation unit detection sensor 37a has a left key operation, a right key operation, an up key operation, a down key operation, a volume up operation, a volume down operation, and a light intensity increase operation in the volume operation unit in the cross key 37. When it is detected that the operation or the light intensity reduction operation has been performed, a detection signal is output to the effect control microcomputer 121.

[Overview of games in pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. First, before explaining the flow of the game, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment include a low-probability non-time-saving gaming state, a low-probability time-saving gaming state, a high-probability time-saving gaming state, a big hit gaming state, and a small hit gaming state. The state in which the player is not playing is called the "customer waiting state".

In the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "normal state"), the jackpot probability of a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability") is the normal probability (low probability state), and the hit probability of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "normal state"). , "Probability of hitting a normal figure") is a normal probability, and is a gaming state in which the average fluctuation time of a normal symbol is a normal time. The normal state is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player.

In the low probability time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as "low probability time saving state"), the jackpot probability is the normal probability (low probability state), the probability of hitting the normal figure is higher than the normal probability, and the average of the normal symbols. It is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time becomes a shortened fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction state”) shorter than the normal fluctuation time, and the opening time of the open piece of the second starting port 7 becomes longer than the normal state. Therefore, the low probability time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the second starting port 7 than in the normal state (a state in which the starting condition is more likely to be satisfied). In the low probability time saving state, the number of fluctuations in the normal state after the end of the jackpot or the end of the low probability time saving state (in the case of clearing the RAM, the number of fluctuations in the normal state after clearing the RAM) is set as the number of fluctuations to reach the ceiling ( Hereafter, it shifts when the number of ceiling fluctuations) is reached. The number of ceiling fluctuations is, for example, 900. The low probability time saving state is when the state shifts to the big hit state, or when the special figure loss fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times after the big hit state and 900 times after reaching the ceiling). finish. The low-accuracy time-saving state that shifts when the number of ceiling fluctuations is reached is called the "ceiling time-saving state". The low probability time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The high-probability time-saving gaming state (specific gaming state) (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability (high probability state) and the time is shortened. The high-accuracy time-saving state ends when the jackpot state is entered. The high-accuracy time-saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy time-saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting a normal figure may not be set to a high probability.

In the big hit game state (hereinafter referred to as "big hit state"), when a big hit occurs, the game ball can be won in the first big prize opening 10 by repeatedly opening and closing the opening and closing part, or It is a gaming state in which a game ball can be won in the second large winning opening 11 by repeatedly opening and closing the opening / closing piece. Therefore, the jackpot state is a gaming state in which the player can acquire a large amount of gaming balls.

The small hit game state (hereinafter referred to as "small hit state") is a game to the first big winning opening 10 by opening the opening / closing part for a shorter time than when the opening / closing part becomes a big hit. It is a game state in which a ball can be won. For small hits, more game balls than the first small hit can win in the first big winning opening 10 by opening the opening and closing part for a longer time than the first small hit and the first small hit. There is a second small hit state. The small hit state is a gaming state in which the player can acquire a smaller amount of game balls than the big hit state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ratio of the probabilistic jackpot that shifts to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot state is 65%, and the percentage of the normal jackpot that does not shift to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot state is 35%.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, it is preferable that the player operates the firing handle 30 so that the gaming ball flows down on the left gaming area 25A side to play the game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the low probability time reduction state, the high probability time reduction state, and the jackpot state, the player operates the firing handle 30 so that the game ball flows down on the right game area 25B side. preferable.

When the player operates the launch handle 30 while the game ball is stored in the upper plate 38, the game ball is launched by the launcher. In the normal state, the player operates the firing handle 30 so that the game ball flows down on the left game area 25A side.

When the game ball wins in the general winning opening 9a or the general winning opening 9b, the fourth number of prize balls is paid out. When the game ball wins in the first starting port 6, the first number of prize balls is paid out. In addition, judgment information (big hit random value, big hit type random value, fluctuation pattern random value, etc.) is acquired according to the winning of the first starting port 6 of the game ball, and the first special figure 1 hold information (big hit random value, fluctuation pattern random value, etc.) is acquired. Hereinafter, it is stored in the special figure 1 hold information storage area of the RAM 101b as “special figure 1 hold 1 information”). Subsequently, the special figure 1 hold 1 information is shifted to the special figure 1 variable display information and stored.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value (hereinafter referred to as "big hit determination"). If it is determined by the jackpot determination that it does not match the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value, the jackpot determination result is a loss. If it is determined by the jackpot determination that it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. If it is determined by the jackpot determination that it matches the small hit determination value, the jackpot determination result is a small hit.

When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type random value matches the probability variation jackpot type determination value that becomes the probability variation state after the jackpot ends (hereinafter referred to as "big hit type determination"). If it is determined by the jackpot type determination that it matches the probability variation jackpot type determination value, the jackpot type determination result (big hit type) is the probability variation jackpot. If it is determined by the jackpot type determination that it does not match the probability variation jackpot type determination value, the jackpot type determination result is usually a jackpot. When the jackpot type determination result is a probabilistic jackpot, the special figure 1 display 4a and the special figure 2 display 4b indicate that the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot as a variable display result. On the other hand, when the jackpot type determination result is a normal jackpot, the special figure 1 display 4a and the special figure 2 display 4b indicate that the variable display result is a normal jackpot.

When the big hit judgment result is a small hit, it is judged whether the big hit type random value matches the first small hit type judgment value or the second small hit type judgment value (hereinafter, "small hit type judgment"). "). When it is determined by the small hit type determination that the value matches the first small hit type determination value, the large hit type determination result is the first small hit. When it is determined by the jackpot type determination that the value matches the second small hit type determination value, the jackpot type determination result is the second small hit.

Subsequently, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special figure 1 variation display is determined based on the variation pattern random value (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern determination”). If the jackpot judgment result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the special figure 1 fluctuation display based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern (big hit fluctuation time), and if the jackpot judgment result is a small hit, the small hit fluctuation pattern (small hit fluctuation time) is executed. ) Is determined to execute the special figure 1 variation display, and if the jackpot determination result is a loss, it is determined to execute the special figure 1 variation display based on the loss variation pattern (loss variation time).

Subsequently, based on the jackpot determination result, the jackpot type determination result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like, the special figure 1 variation display is performed by the special figure 1 display 4a. Then, in synchronization with the special figure 1 variation display, the variation effect display (hereinafter referred to as “variation effect”) is performed by the first display area 20a and the variation display compatible display 5b. If the jackpot determination result is a loss, the special figure 1 loss variation display based on the loss variation pattern by the special figure 1 display 4a, and the loss synchronized with the special figure 1 loss variation display by the first display area 20a and the variation display compatible display 5b. A variable effect display (hereinafter referred to as "missing variable effect") is performed. Further, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the special figure 1 jackpot fluctuation display based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern is displayed by the special figure 1 display 4a, and the special figure 1 jackpot fluctuation display is performed by the first display area 20a and the variation display compatible display 5b. Synchronized jackpot fluctuation effect display (hereinafter referred to as "big hit fluctuation effect") is performed. Special figure 1 In the jackpot fluctuation display, the fluctuation stops with a special result indicating that it is a jackpot (for example, all eight LEDs are lit), and in the jackpot fluctuation effect, a special result indicating that it is a jackpot (for example, "777"). It stops fluctuating at. When the big hit determination result is a small hit, the special figure 1 small hit variation display by the small hit fluctuation pattern by the special figure 1 display 4a, and the special figure 1 small by the first display area 20a and the variation display compatible display 5b. The small hit fluctuation effect display (hereinafter referred to as "small hit variation effect") synchronized with the hit variation display is performed. The special figure 1 variation display information is deleted when the special figure 1 variation display is completed.

If a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 6 during the special figure 1 variation display (hereinafter referred to as "starting prize"), the special figure 1 variation display due to this starting prize cannot be started immediately, so that the acquisition is obtained. The determined determination information is stored (held storage) as the special figure 1 hold 1 information. Then, according to the storage of the special figure 1 hold 1 information, the special figure 1 hold display 4c, the special 1 hold 1 icon, and the effect special figure 1 hold display 5a display that there is one special figure 1 hold information. .. The determination information stored on hold is referred to as "hold information".

In addition, when a start prize is won in the first starting port 6 with the special figure 1 hold 1 information stored, the acquired determination information is used as the second special figure 1 hold information (hereinafter, "special figure 1 hold 2 information"). ”). Then, according to the storage of the special figure 1 hold 2 information, the special figure 1 hold display 4c, the special 1 hold 1 icon, the special 1 hold 2 icon, and the special figure 1 hold display 5a display the hold information of the special figure 1. Display that there are two.

In addition, when a start prize is won in the first starting port 6 with the special figure 1 hold 2 information stored, the acquired determination information is used as the third special figure 1 hold information (hereinafter, "special figure 1 hold 3 information"). ”). Then, according to the memory of the special figure 1 hold display 3, the hold information of the special figure 1 is 3 by the special figure 1 hold display 4c, the special 1 hold 1 icon to the special 1 hold 3 icon, and the effect special figure 1 hold display 5a. Display that there are pieces.

In addition, when a start prize is won in the first starting port 6 with the special figure 1 hold 3 information stored, the acquired determination information is used as the fourth special figure 1 hold information (hereinafter, "special figure 1 hold 4 information"). ”). Then, based on the storage of the special figure 1 hold 4 information, the special figure 1 hold display 4c, the special 1 hold 1 icon to the special 1 hold 4 icon, and the special figure 1 hold display 5a display the hold information of the special figure 1. Display that there are four. If a start prize is won in the first start port 6 while the special figure 1 hold 4 information is stored, the determination information is not acquired.

In addition, the case where the first starting port 6 is started and won a prize other than the state in which the special figure 1 hold 4 information is stored is regarded as "the establishment of the start condition of the special figure 1", and the special figure 2 hold 4 information described later is stored. When the second starting port 7 is awarded a starting prize in a state other than the above state, "the starting condition of the special figure 2 is satisfied", and these are collectively referred to as "the starting condition is satisfied". In addition, if the variation display based on the start prize to the first start port or the second start port is not being executed, or if it is not in the special gaming state, "Special Figure 1 variation display (Special Figure 2 variation display)" The start condition is satisfied. "

In addition, when the variable display result of the special figure 1 variable display being displayed is lost, or when the small hit state ends, the special figure 1 hold 1 information is shifted to the special figure 1 variable display information and stored. (Hereinafter referred to as "shift memory"), the special figure 1 variable display based on the new special figure 1 variable display information is started. Then, with the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display by the new special figure 1 fluctuation display information, the special figure 1 hold 2 information is shifted and stored in the special figure 1 hold 1 information, and the special figure 1 hold 3 information is held in the special figure 1. 2 The information is shifted and stored, and the special figure 1 hold 4 information is shifted and stored in the special figure 1 hold 3 information. In addition, according to the shift storage to the special figure 1 hold 1 information, the special 1 hold 2 icon is moved to the special 1 hold 1 icon and displayed, and according to the shift storage to the special figure 1 hold 2 information, the special 1 is displayed. The special 1 protection 3 icon is moved to the special 1 protection 2 icon and displayed, and the special 1 protection 4 icon is moved to the special 1 protection 3 icon and displayed according to the shift storage to the special figure 1 holding 3 information.

When the special figure 1 loss variation display is performed, the loss is displayed on the special figure 1 display 4a, the first display area 20a, and the variation display compatible display 5b. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation display is performed, the special figure 1 display 4a, the first display area 20a, and the variable display compatible display 5b indicate that it is a big hit, and the special figure 1 small hit fluctuation display is performed. When the above is performed, the special figure 1 display 4a, the first display area 20a, and the variable display compatible display 5b indicate that it is a small hit. When a big hit is made, the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the big hit state. When a small hit occurs, the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the above-mentioned small hit state, and when the small hit state ends, the game state shifts to the gaming state before the transition to the small hit state.

During the jackpot state, the round number display 4e displays how many rounds the jackpot state is. Further, in the jackpot game state, the opening / closing portion of the first big winning opening 10 is opened (hereinafter, referred to as "opening the first big winning opening 10"), or the movable piece of the second big winning opening 11 is opened (hereinafter, the movable piece of the second big winning opening 11 is opened). Hereinafter, it is referred to as "opening the second prize opening 11"). When a game ball wins in the first prize opening 10 or the second prize opening 11, the third number of prize balls is paid out. In the jackpot state, the player operates the firing handle 30 so that the game ball flows down on the right game area 25B side.

When the jackpot type determination result is a probability variation jackpot, the gaming state shifts from the jackpot state to the probability variation state when the jackpot state ends. On the other hand, when the jackpot type determination result is a normal jackpot, when the jackpot state ends, the gaming state shifts from the jackpot state to the low probability time saving state. In the low probability time reduction state or the probability change state, the player operates the firing handle 30 so that the game ball flows down on the right game area 25B side.

According to the passage of the game ball to the gate 8, the normal map determination information (random value per normal map, random value of the normal map fluctuation pattern, etc.) is acquired. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value per normal figure matches the determination value per normal figure (hereinafter, referred to as "judgment per normal figure"). If it is determined by the normal-figure collision detection that the value does not match the normal-figure collision detection value, the normal-figure collision detection result will be lost. If it is determined by the normal figure hit determination that it matches the normal figure hit determination value, the normal figure hit determination result is the normal figure hit.

Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern of the normal map fluctuation display is determined based on the normal map fluctuation pattern random value (hereinafter, referred to as "normal map fluctuation pattern determination"). In addition, when it is decided to execute the normal map variation display by the normal map collision pattern (variable time per normal map) when the normal map hit judgment result is a normal map hit, and when the normal map hit judgment result is lost, it is normal. It is decided to execute the normal map fluctuation display based on the figure loss fluctuation pattern (normal map loss fluctuation time).

Subsequently, the normal map variation display is performed by the normal map display 4f based on the normal map hit determination result, the normal map variation pattern determination result, and the like. When the normal map hit determination result is lost, the normal map loss fluctuation display is performed by the normal map display 4f according to the loss fluctuation pattern (normal map loss fluctuation time). Further, when the normal map hit determination result is a normal map hit, the normal map per variation pattern (variation time per normal map) is displayed by the normal map display 4f.

If the game ball passes through the gate 8 during the normal map fluctuation display, the normal map fluctuation display due to the passage through the gate 8 cannot be started immediately, so the acquired normal map determination information is reserved for the first normal map. It is stored as information (hereinafter referred to as "Public map reservation 1 information"). Then, according to the storage of the normal map reservation 1 information, the normal map display 4f displays that there is one normal map hold information. In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate 8 with the Fuzu hold 1 information stored, the acquired random number value per Fuzu is used as the second Fuzu hold information (hereinafter, "Fuzu hold 2 information"). ). Then, according to the storage of the normal map reservation 2 information, the normal map display 4f displays that there are two normal map hold information. In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate 8 with the Fuzu hold 2 information stored, the acquired random number value per Fuzu is used as the third Fuzu hold information (hereinafter, "Fuzu hold 3 information"). ). Then, according to the storage of the normal figure hold 3, the normal figure display 4f displays that there are three hold information of the normal figure. In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate 8 with the Fuzu hold 3 information stored, the acquired random number value per Fuzu is used as the fourth Fuzu hold information (hereinafter, "Fuzu hold 4 information"). ). Then, according to the storage of the information on hold 4 of the normal figure, the normal figure display 4f displays that there are four pieces of hold information of the normal figure. If the game ball passes through the gate 8 while the normal figure hold 4 information is stored, the random value per normal figure is not acquired.

Further, when the fluctuation display result of the normal map fluctuation display being displayed is lost, the normal map fluctuation display based on the random value per normal map stored in the normal map hold 1 information is started. With the start of the normal map fluctuation display by the normal map hold 1 information, the random value per normal map stored in the normal map hold 2 information is shifted and stored in the normal map hold 1 information, and is stored in the normal map hold 3 information. The random value per figure is shift-stored in the information on hold 2 for the figure, and the random value per figure stored in the information on hold 4 for the figure is shifted and stored in the hold 3 for the figure.

When the normal map loss fluctuation display is performed, the normal map loss is displayed on the normal map display 4f. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display per normal figure is performed, it is displayed on the normal figure display 4f that it is a normal figure hit. In addition, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the normal map loss and the fluctuation display per normal map is shorter than that of the normal state. When it hits the normal figure, the opening / closing piece of the second starting port 7 is opened, so that the game ball can win a prize in the second starting port 7. When a game ball wins in the second starting port 7, a second number of prize balls are paid out. In the normal state, the opening / closing piece of the second starting port 7 is opened for the first time, and in the time saving state, the opening / closing piece of the second starting port 7 is opened for the second time longer than the first time.

When the game ball wins the general prize opening 9c, the fifth prize ball is paid out. When the game ball wins in the second starting port 7, the second number of prize balls is paid out. Further, the determination information is acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 7, and the feature of the RAM 101b is used as the first special figure 2 hold information (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 hold 1 information"). FIG. 2 Stores in the reserved information storage area. Subsequently, the special figure 2 hold 1 information is shifted to the special figure 2 variable display information and stored.

Subsequently, when a jackpot determination is made and it is determined by the jackpot determination that the value matches the jackpot determination value, the above-mentioned jackpot type determination is performed. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the special figure 2 variation display based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, and if the jackpot determination result is a small hit, it is determined to execute the special figure 2 variation display based on the small hit variation pattern. However, if the jackpot determination result is a loss, it is determined that the special figure 2 variation display based on the loss variation pattern is executed.

Subsequently, the special figure 2 variation display is performed by the special figure 2 display 4b based on the jackpot determination result, the jackpot type determination result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like. Then, in synchronization with the special figure 2 variation display, the variation effect is performed by the first display area 20a and the variation display compatible display 5b. When the jackpot judgment result is a loss, the special figure 2 loss variation display by the loss variation pattern (loss variation time) by the special figure 2 display 4b, and the special figure 2 loss variation by the first display area 20a and the variation display compatible display 5b. Performs a loss fluctuation effect synchronized with the display. When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the special figure 2 jackpot fluctuation display based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern (big hit fluctuation time) is displayed by the special figure 2 display 4b, and the special figure is displayed by the first display area 20a and the fluctuation display compatible display 5b. 2 Performs a jackpot fluctuation effect synchronized with the jackpot fluctuation display. Further, when the big hit determination result is a small hit, the special figure 2 small hit fluctuation display by the small hit fluctuation pattern (small hit fluctuation time) by the special figure 2 display 4b, the first display area 20a, and the fluctuation display compatible display. The small hit variation effect synchronized with the special figure 2 small hit variation display is performed by 5b. The special figure 2 variation display information is deleted when the special figure 2 variation display is completed.

If a start prize is given to the second starting port 7 during the special figure 2 variation display, the special figure 2 variation display due to this start prize cannot be started immediately, so that the acquired determination information is the first item in the special figure 2. Is stored as hold information (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 hold 1 information"). Then, according to the storage of the special figure 2 hold 1 information, the special figure 2 hold display 4d, the special 2 hold 1 icon, and the effect special figure 2 hold display 5c indicate that there is one hold information of the special figure 2. do.

Further, when a start prize is won in the second starting port 7 with the special figure 2 hold 1 information stored, the acquired determination information is used as the second hold information of the special figure 2 (hereinafter, "special figure 2 hold 2"). It is memorized as "information"). Then, according to the storage of the special figure 2 hold 2 information, the special figure 2 hold display 4d, the special 2 hold 1 icon, the special 2 hold 2 icon, and the special figure 2 hold display 5c display the hold information of the special figure 2. Display that there are two.

Further, when a start prize is won in the second starting port 7 with the special figure 2 hold 2 information stored, the acquired determination information is used as the third hold information of the special figure 2 (hereinafter, "special figure 2 hold 3"). It is memorized as "information"). Then, according to the storage of the special figure 2 hold 3 information, the special figure 2 hold display 4d, the special 2 hold 1 icon to the special 2 hold 3 icon, and the special figure 2 hold display 5c display the hold information of the special figure 2. Display that there are three.

In addition, when a start prize is won in the second starting port 7 with the special figure 2 hold 3 information stored, the acquired determination information is used as the fourth hold information of the special figure 2 (hereinafter, "special figure 2 hold 4"). It is memorized as "information"). Then, according to the storage of the special figure 2 hold 4 information, the special figure 2 hold display 4d, the special 2 hold 1 icon to the special 2 hold 4 icon, and the special figure 2 hold display 5c display the hold information of the special figure 2. Display that there are four. If the second starting port 7 is awarded a starting prize (hereinafter referred to as "invalid starting winning") while the special figure 2 hold 4 information is stored, the determination information is not acquired.

In addition, when the fluctuation display result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display being displayed is lost, or when the small hit state ends, the special figure 2 hold 1 information is shifted and stored in the special figure 2 fluctuation display information. New special figure 2 variable display Start special figure 2 variable display based on information. Then, with the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display by the new special figure 2 fluctuation display information, the special figure 2 hold 2 information is shifted and stored in the special figure 2 hold 1 information, and the special figure 2 hold 3 information is held in the special figure 2. 2 Information is shifted and stored, and special figure 2 hold 4 information is shifted and stored in special figure 2 hold 3 information. In addition, according to the shift storage to the special figure 2 hold 1 information, the special 2 protection 2 icon is moved to the special 2 protection 1 icon and displayed, and according to the shift storage to the special figure 2 hold 2 information, the special 2 is displayed. The special 2 maintenance icon is moved to the special 2 protection 2 icon and displayed, and the special 2 protection 4 icon is moved to the special 2 protection 3 icon and displayed according to the shift storage to the special figure 2 hold 3 information.

When the special figure 2 loss variation display is performed, the loss is displayed on the special figure 2 display 4b, the first display area 20a, and the variation display compatible display 5b. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation display is performed, the special figure 2 display 4b, the first display area 20a, and the fluctuation display compatible display 5b indicate that it is a big hit, and the special figure 2 small hit fluctuation display is performed. In this case, the special figure 2 display 4b, the first display area 20a, and the variable display compatible display 5b indicate that it is a small hit. When a big hit is made, the gaming state shifts from the probable change state or the low probable time saving state to the above-mentioned big hit state. When a small hit occurs, the gaming state shifts from the probability change state or the low probability time saving state to the above-mentioned small hit state, and when the small hit state ends, the game state shifts to the gaming state before the transition to the small hit state. Further, when the special figure loss variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the low probability time saving state, the gaming state shifts to the normal state.

[Overview of production, etc. in pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, an outline of the production and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In addition, although many effects and the like are executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a typical effect will be described here. First, the variable effect will be described. The variation effect is an effect executed by the first display area 20a or the like according to the winning of the game ball to the start port (first start port 6, second start port 7).

The fluctuation effect starts the fluctuation of the effect symbol 21LCR in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation by the special figure display (special figure 1 display 4a, special figure 2 display 4b), and synchronizes with the fluctuation stop by the special figure display. The effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by a combination of big hit symbols, a combination of small hit symbols, or a combination of lost symbols. In the present embodiment, the variation display by the special figure display and the variation effect by the first display area 20a or the like may be collectively referred to as “variation display”.

When the variable effect is started, the effect symbol 21LCR scrolls from top to bottom. The direction of scroll display of the effect symbol 21LCR is not limited to this, and scroll display may be performed from left to right, scroll display from the back to the front when viewed from the player, and the display method is scroll display. Not limited to.

The variable effect includes a loss variable effect, a big hit variable effect, and a small hit variable effect. The loss variation effect is a stop display after the effect symbol 21LCR that has started the variation effect displays a temporary stop (hereinafter referred to as "temporary stop") by a combination of loss symbols (for example, a combination of "381", "244", etc.). It is a production (hereinafter referred to as "stop"). In addition, in the loss variation effect, two of the effect symbols 21LCR that started the variation effect (for example, the left effect symbol 21L and the right effect symbol 21R) are temporarily stopped at the same number symbol and the reach display mode (for example). , "7 ↓ 7", "33 ↓", etc.), and there is an effect of temporarily stopping after performing a reach effect and then temporarily stopping with a combination of lost symbols (for example, "767", "334", etc.).

The jackpot variable effect means that two of the effect symbols 21LCR that have started the variable effect (for example, the left effect symbol 21L and the right effect symbol 21R) are temporarily stopped at the same number symbol and the reach display mode (for example, "7"). ↓ 7 ”,“ 33 ↓ ”, etc.), and after performing a reach effect, it is an effect that temporarily stops with a combination of jackpot symbols (for example,“ 777 ”,“ 333 ”, etc.) and then stops. In the case of a probability variation jackpot, the combination of the effect symbol 21LCR stops at "777", and in the case of a probability variation jackpot or a normal jackpot, the combination of the effect symbol 21LCR is a combination other than "777" (for example, "000"). , "555" etc.).

Further, in the jackpot variation effect, when the combination of the effect symbols 21LCR is temporarily stopped by a combination other than "777", a promotion effect for producing whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot may be executed. When notifying that it is a probable change jackpot by the promotion effect, the combination of the effect symbol 21LCR stops at "777". The promotion effect may be executed even when the combination of the effect symbols 21LCR is temporarily stopped at "777". In addition, the promotion effect may not notify that it is a probabilistic jackpot, but may notify that it is a probabilistic jackpot (shift to a probabilistic state after the jackpot ends) in the jackpot effect described later.

The small hit variation effect is an effect in which the effect symbol 21LCR that has started the variation effect temporarily stops at a combination of small hit symbols (for example, "234", "567", etc.) and then stops.

The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach production and an SP reach production having a higher jackpot expectation (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit reliability” or “big hit ratio”) than the normal reach production. Therefore, the reach effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit. When executing the SP reach effect, there is a pattern in which the SP reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is executed, and a pattern in which the SP reach effect is executed without executing the normal reach effect.

In the variable effect, an incidental effect for raising (improving) the expectation of the player's jackpot and an incidental effect for raising the expectation for the jackpot in a probable changing state may be executed. This incidental production is a variable production (notice) that announces (suggests) the possibility of a big hit (big hit expectation, big hit reliability) and the possibility that the reach production will be executed (reach expectation, reach reliability). There are directing and suggestive directing). In addition, for the incidental effect, the judgment information related to the variation display before execution is referred to (hereinafter referred to as "look-ahead"), and the variation display of the look-ahead target (hereinafter, "target variation", "target variation display", or "target variation display" or ". There is a possibility that the pre-reading target variation display will be a big hit from the variation display (hereinafter referred to as "preliminary variation", "preliminary variation display", or "preliminary variation effect") before the start of the target variation effect (referred to as "target variation effect"). There is a look-ahead effect (pre-reading suggestion effect) that announces (suggests) the possibility that the reach effect will be executed (reach expectation, reach reliability). It should be noted that the incidental effect may include an effect that lowers (decreases) the player's expectation. Further, as an incidental effect, a variable icon 24a corresponding to the variable effect may be displayed. Further, as an incidental effect, an explanatory effect for displaying an explanatory image such as a game or a variable effect in the first display area 20a or the second display area 27a may be executed.

The advance notice effect is an effect of displaying a character image, a character image, or the like in the first display area 20a or the second display area 27a according to the type of the advance notice effect, or a specific mode in which the display mode of the variable icon 24a is different from the normal mode. A device for displaying characters, characters, etc. on the surface of the light guide plate, a device for operating the in-panel movable device 26, a frame-side movable device 33, a blower device 35a, and a vibration device 36 (hereinafter, "features"). (Also referred to as)), an effect of outputting a warning sound from the speaker 34, an effect of lighting the frame decorative lamp 32, the movable decorative lamp 33a, and the like.

Further, in the advance notice effect, in one variation effect, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and then the variation of the effect symbol 21LCR is started again. There is an effect (hereinafter referred to as "pseudo continuous effect") in which (hereinafter referred to as "pseudo-variable effect") is performed multiple times. It should be noted that the one that executes the pseudo continuous effect twice is "pseudo 2 continuous effect", the one that executes the pseudo continuous effect 3 times is "pseudo 3 continuous effect", and the one that executes the pseudo continuous effect 4 times is "pseudo 4 continuous effect". "Direction". In addition, the first pseudo-variation effect of the pseudo-continuous effect is "pseudo-one-variation effect", the second pseudo-variation effect of the pseudo-continuous effect is "pseudo-two-variation effect", and the third pseudo-variation effect of the pseudo-continuous effect is "pseudo-continuous effect". The fourth pseudo-variable effect of the "pseudo-three-variable effect" and the pseudo-continuous effect is called "pseudo-four-variable effect".

In the look-ahead effect, depending on the type of the look-ahead effect, a character image, a character image, or the like is displayed in the first display area 20a or the second display area 27a, or a character, a character, or the like is displayed on the light guide plate surface. , The effect of the character, the effect of outputting the look-ahead effect sound from the speaker 34, the effect of lighting the frame decorative lamp 32, the movable decorative lamp 33a, and the like are performed.

In addition, in the look-ahead effect, each hold icon (Special 1 Ho 1 icon ~ Special 1 Ho 4 icon, Toku 2 Ho 1 icon ~ Of the special 2 hold 4 icons), one or more hold icons are converted into a special hold icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special hold icon") different from the normal hold icon image (hereinafter referred to as "normal hold icon"). There is an effect of changing and displaying (hereinafter referred to as "hold icon effect"). The hold icon that is the target of the hold icon effect is referred to as a "target hold icon" or a "target icon". In addition, in the look-ahead effect, the variable icon is changed to a special variable icon image (hereinafter referred to as "special variable icon") different from the normal variable icon image (hereinafter referred to as "normal variable icon") and displayed. (Hereinafter referred to as "variable icon production"). The hold icon effect and the variable icon effect are collectively called "icon effect".

In addition, the look-ahead effect includes a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as "continuous effect") that is related to the execution of the target change from the pre-variation that is executed before the target change. ..

Next, the big hit production and the small hit production will be described. The jackpot effect is an effect executed by the first display area 20a or the like in the jackpot state, and is composed of an opening effect, a rounding effect, and an ending effect. The small hit effect is an effect executed by the first display area 20a or the like in the small hit state. In the jackpot effect, an effect of notifying that the jackpot is a probable change jackpot (shifting to a probable change state after the end of the jackpot) may be executed.

The opening effect is an effect performed between the start of the big hit state and the start of the first opening (hereinafter referred to as "1 round") of the 1st big winning opening 10 or the 2nd big winning opening 11. Is. Further, the effect during the round is an effect executed between the start of one round and the end of the final round. The ending effect is an effect performed between the end of the final round and the start of the variable display.

Next, the customer waiting effect will be described. The customer waiting effect is an effect executed by the first display area 20a or the like when the state in which the variable display is not started continues for a predetermined time (for example, 60 s). The customer waiting effect displays an explanatory image of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a PV (Promotion Video) image, and the like. The customer waiting effect ends when the end condition is satisfied (the start winning prize is generated or the first effect operation unit 31a or the cross key 37 is operated).

[Game control process of game control board 100]
When the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the gaming control microcomputer 101 is activated. When the game control microcomputer 101 is activated, the game control process is executed. An example of the game control process of the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) will be described with reference to FIG. The game control process of the game control board 100 is composed of a main process and an interrupt process.

(Main processing)
First, the main process (S1000) will be described. The CPU 101c first disables interrupts in the main process. Then, make initial settings. Initial settings include access permission settings for RAM101b, SIO, PIO, and CTC (interrupt time management controller) settings.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a clear signal is input from the clear switch. If a clear signal is input, the initialization process is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 101c clears the game information and the like stored in the RAM 101b (for example, the game state at the time of power interruption (power supply stop), special figure 1 fluctuation display information, special figure 1 hold information, etc.), and initially. Set the value. Further, an initialization command is output to the effect control board 120 (effect control microcomputer 121) according to the initialization process. When the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the initialization command, it gives an initialization notification. The initialization notification is performed by displaying the initialization notification image in the first display area 20a, lighting the initialization notification by the decorative lamp 32, and outputting the initialization sound by the speaker 34.

When the clear signal is not input, the CPU 101c determines whether or not the game information or the like stored in the RAM 101b is normal. When it is determined that the game information or the like stored in the RAM 101b is normal, the CPU 101c performs a recovery process for recovering to the game state (game status) at the time of power interruption based on the game information or the like stored in the RAM 101b. Execute. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game information or the like stored in the RAM 101b is not normal, the initialization process is executed. The CPU 101c outputs a recovery command to the effect control board 120 (effect control microcomputer 121) according to the restoration process. Upon receiving the recovery command, the effect control microcomputer 121 restores the effect control state to the effect control state (effect control status) at the time of power failure. The effect control microcomputer 121 notifies that the restoration is in progress by displaying the restoration notification image in the first display area 20a, lighting the restoration notification by the decorative lamp 32, and outputting the restoration sound by the speaker 34. Further, in the main process, a process of changing the set value of the jackpot probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed as needed.

When the initialization process or the restoration process is completed, the CPU 101c outputs an effect control command indicating that these have been completed to the effect control board 120. Subsequently, the CPU 101c executes the initial setting of the random number circuit and then permits the interrupt, so that the CPU 101c periodically (for example, every 4 ms) executes the timer interrupt process.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed in the game control processing will be described. When the interrupt processing is started, the CPU 101c executes the error processing (S1100). In the error processing, the CPU 101c confirms whether or not an error has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and if an error has occurred, performs error notification processing.

Subsequently, the input process is executed (S1200). In the input process, the first starting port sensor 6a, the second starting port sensor 7a, the gate sensor 8a, the first winning opening sensor 9d, the second winning opening sensor 9e, the first large winning opening sensor 10a, and the second winning opening sensor It is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from each sensor of 11a is received. When it is confirmed that the detection signal from the sensor other than the gate sensor 8a is received, the prize ball is paid out to the payout control board.

Subsequently, a random number update process is executed (S1300). In the random number update process, random numbers of various game random numbers used for game control by the game control microcomputer 101 are updated. The game random numbers include, for example, a big hit random number, a big hit type random number, a variation pattern random number, a normal figure random number, a normal figure variation pattern random number, and the like.

Subsequently, the special drawing process (S1400) is executed. In the special figure processing, special figure 1 fluctuation display and special figure 2 fluctuation display control, special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information processing, big hit state and small hit state control, normal state, probability change state and low It controls the time saving state. The details of the special drawing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Subsequently, the processing for normal drawing is executed (S1500). In the normal map processing, when the detection signal from the gate sensor 8a is received in the above-mentioned input process, the normal map fluctuation display is controlled by the normal map display 4f and the normal map hold information is processed (normal map hit disorder). Manages numerical values, displays reserved memory information for general maps, etc.). Further, in the processing for the normal drawing, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing piece of the second starting port 7 is performed according to the normal drawing.

Subsequently, the information output process is executed (S1600). In the information output process, game information such as start information and jackpot information is output from the external information output terminal board to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Subsequently, the command output process is executed (S1700). In the command output process, a process of outputting the effect control command stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 121b to the effect control board 120 and a process of outputting the payout control command stored in the payout control command storage area to the payout control board. Output processing of various commands such as. After the command output processing is completed, the interrupt processing is terminated.

(Processing for special drawings)
Next, an example of the special figure processing executed in the interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the special drawing process is started, the CPU 101c executes the winning process (S1410). In the above-mentioned input process (S1200), the winning process is the reception of the detection signal from the first starting port sensor 6a (hereinafter referred to as “Special FIG. 1 starting winning prize”) or the detection signal from the second starting port sensor 7a. The start winning process to be executed when the reception (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2 starting winning") is confirmed, and the reception of the detection signal from the first winning opening sensor 9d and the second winning opening sensor 9e is confirmed. It is composed of a general winning process executed in case of a case and a large winning process executed when reception of a detection signal from the first special winning opening 10 or the second special winning opening 11 is confirmed.

In the start winning process, when the first start winning is confirmed, the determination information (big hit random value, big hit type random value, fluctuation pattern random value, etc.) is acquired, and the special figure 1 hold of the RAM 101b is held as the special figure 1 hold information. Of the information storage areas (1st to 4th areas), the information is stored in the highest free area at the present time. Further, when the second start winning is confirmed, the determination information (big hit random value, big hit type random value, fluctuation pattern random value, etc.) is acquired, and the special figure 2 hold information storage area of the RAM 101b is acquired as the special figure 2 hold information. Of (1st to 4th areas), it is stored in the highest empty area at the present time. Then, the special figure 1 hold information or the special figure 2 hold information is read ahead (check the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display scheduled to be executed from the jackpot random value, the jackpot type random value, the fluctuation pattern random value, etc.) and the start winning judgment ( Look-ahead judgment) is performed. Then, based on the information indicating whether the special figure 1 start prize or the special figure 2 start prize, the number of reserved memories, the look-ahead judgment information (information about the jackpot judgment result, information about the fluctuation pattern (look-ahead pattern information)), etc. A start winning command (first start winning command, second starting winning command) is generated as an effect control command and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The first start winning command and the second start winning command stored in the effect control command storage area are output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above.

In the general winning process, when the reception of the detection signal from the first winning opening sensor 9d is confirmed, the first winning command is generated as the effect control command and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. Further, when the reception of the detection signal from the second winning opening sensor 9e is confirmed, the second winning command is generated as the effect control command and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The first winning command and the second winning command stored in the effect control command storage area are output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above.

In the big prize processing, when the reception of the detection signal from the first big prize opening sensor 10a is confirmed, the first big prize command is generated as the effect control command and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. Further, when the reception of the detection signal from the second prize opening sensor 11a is confirmed, the second prize winning command is generated as the effect control command and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The first prize-winning command and the second prize-winning command stored in the effect control command storage area are output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above.

Subsequently, the special figure execution data processing is executed (S1420). In the special figure execution data processing, the value of the current special figure execution data is confirmed, and the process shifts to the processing corresponding to the confirmed value of the special figure execution data. When the value of the special figure execution data is 0, the process shifts to the special figure change preprocessing (S1430). Further, when the value of the special figure execution data is 1, the process shifts to the special figure variation processing (S1440). Further, when the value of the special figure execution data is 2, the process shifts to the special figure fluctuation stop processing (S1450). Further, when the value of the special figure execution data is 3, the process shifts to the jackpot process (S1460). Further, when the value of the special figure execution data is 4, the process shifts to the jackpot end process (S1470). Further, when the value of the special figure execution data is 5, the process shifts to the small hit process (S1480).

When the value of the special figure execution data is 0, the special figure change preprocessing is executed (S1430). The special figure change pre-processing is a process to be executed before the start of the special figure change display. In the special figure change preprocessing, first, it is determined whether to execute the special figure 1 change display based on the special figure 1 hold 1 information or to execute the special figure 2 change display based on the special figure 2 hold 2 information. I do.

When it is determined to execute the special figure 1 variable display, the special figure 1 reserved 1 information stored in the special figure 1 reserved information storage area is shifted to the variable display information storage area of the RAM 101b and stored as the special figure 1 variable display information. .. In addition, the number of reserved storages in the special figure 1 is subtracted by 1. Next, the jackpot judgment and the jackpot type are based on the game state (normal state, probability variation state, low probability time saving state) and the special figure 1 fluctuation display information (big hit random value, jackpot type random value, fluctuation pattern random value, etc.). Judgment and the LED displayed on the special figure 1 display 4a when the special figure 1 fluctuation display is stopped is displayed as a big hit lighting pattern (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit stop symbol") or a small hit lighting pattern (hereinafter, "small hit"). A lighting pattern determination (hereinafter, also referred to as "stop symbol") for determining which lighting pattern (hereinafter, also referred to as "stop symbol") of the lost lighting pattern (hereinafter, also referred to as "missing stop symbol") is used. "Determining the stop symbol") is performed. Further, based on the jackpot judgment result, the jackpot type judgment result, the fluctuation pattern random value, and the current gaming state (either the normal state, the probability variation state, or the low probability time saving state), the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special figure 1 variation display is displayed. ) Is determined. In addition, even when it is determined to execute the special figure 2 variation display, the same processing as when it is determined to execute the special figure 1 variation display is performed (the special figure 1 display 4a is replaced with the special figure 2 display 4b, and the special figure 2 display 4b is replaced. In addition, the number of reserved storages in the special figure 2 is subtracted by 1.).

Next, game state information, information indicating whether it is special figure 1 or special figure 2, jackpot judgment result information, jackpot type judgment result information, fluctuation pattern information, fluctuation number information, remaining fluctuation number information until reaching the ceiling. A fluctuation start command is generated as an effect control command by (in the case of a normal state) or the like, and is stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. Subsequently, the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 1. The fluctuation start command stored in the effect control command storage area is output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above.

When the value of the special figure execution data is 1, the special figure variation process is executed (S1440). In the special figure variation processing, first, a process of starting the variation display by the special figure 1 display 4a and the special figure 2 display 4b is performed. Subsequently, a process of measuring the elapsed time of the started fluctuation display is performed based on the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern. If the elapsed time being measured matches the fluctuation time, the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 2.

When the value of the special figure execution data is 2, the special figure fluctuation stop process is executed (S1450). In the special figure fluctuation stop process, a process of stopping and displaying the LED lighting pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 4a and the special figure 2 display 4b with the lighting pattern determined by the lighting pattern determination is performed. Further, in the special figure fluctuation stop processing, a fluctuation stop command is generated as an effect control command indicating the stop of the fluctuation display, and is stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The fluctuation stop command stored in the effect control command storage area is output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above. Further, in the normal state, the process of subtracting 1 from the number of remaining fluctuations reaching the ceiling in the normal state is performed. Then, when the stop display is made with the big hit lighting pattern, the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 3, and when the stop display is made with the small hit lighting pattern, the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 5, and the loss is lit. When the stop display is displayed with a pattern, the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 0.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation stop processing, the number of fluctuations is cleared when the jackpot fluctuation display is completed. Further, when the number of fluctuations counted in the low probability time saving state is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times in the case of the jackpot state and 900 times in the case of the ceiling time saving state), the gaming state is shifted to the normal state.

When the value of the special figure execution data is 3, the jackpot process is executed (S1460). The jackpot process is composed of a jackpot start process and a jackpot medium process.

In the jackpot start process, first, the contents of the jackpot control to be executed based on the jackpot type, etc. (type of jackpot, jackpot opening time, maximum number of rounds, opening / closing pattern of jackpot of each round, interval time between each round) , Ending time, etc.). Subsequently, a jackpot start command is generated as an effect control command indicating the jackpot type, opening time, etc., and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The jackpot start command stored in the effect control command storage area is output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above. Then, the elapsed opening time is measured, and if the measured opening elapsed time matches the opening time, the process is shifted to the jackpot middle processing.

In the big hit medium processing, the first big winning opening 10 and the second big winning opening 11 are opened and closed based on the type of the big winning opening, the number of rounds, the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening of each round, the interval time between each round, and the like. Control. When starting a new round, a round start command is generated as an effect control command indicating the type of the big winning opening, the number of rounds to be started, and the like, and is stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The round start command stored in the effect control command storage area is output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above.

When the end condition of each round is satisfied (for example, when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number or the opening end time is reached), a round is used as an effect control command indicating the type of the big winning opening, the number of rounds to be completed, etc. An end command is generated and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The round end command stored in the effect control command storage area is output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above. Then, when the final round is completed, the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 4.

When the value of the special figure execution data is 4, the jackpot end process is executed (S1470). In the jackpot end process, first, a jackpot end command is generated as an effect control command indicating the ending time and the like, and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The jackpot end command stored in the effect control command storage area is output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above. Then, the elapsed ending time is measured. Then, when the measured ending elapsed time matches the ending time, the game state (probability change state, low probability time reduction state) to be shifted after the end of the big hit is determined. Here, when the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, it is determined to shift the gaming state to the probabilistic variable state, and when the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, it is determined to shift the gaming state to the low probability time saving state. At this time, the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 0.

When the value of the special figure execution data is 5, the small hit process is executed (S1480). In the small hit process, the content of the small hit (opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening, etc.) to be executed is determined based on the big hit type (here, whether it is the first small hit or the second small hit), and the small hit A small hit command is generated as an effect control command indicating the type and the like, and is stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 101b. The small hit command stored in the effect control command storage area is output to the effect control board 120 by the command output process (S1700) described above.

Further, in the small hit process, the opening / closing control of the first large winning opening 10 is performed according to the determined opening / closing pattern. Then, when the small hit end condition is satisfied (for example, when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number or the small hit end time is reached), the value of the special figure execution data is updated to 0, and then the special figure is used. End the process.

[Production control process of effect control board 120]
When the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, electric power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the effect control microcomputer 121, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 are activated. When the effect control microcomputer 121 is activated, the effect control process is executed. An example of the effect control process of the effect control board 120 (effect control microcomputer 121) will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control process of the effect control board 120 is composed of an effect main process, a receive interrupt process, and an effect interrupt process.

(Main processing of production)
First, the production main process (S2000) will be described. The CPU 121c first disables the effect interrupt in the effect main process. Then, the initial setting of the production is performed. For the initial setting of the effect, the access permission setting to the RAM 121b, the SIO, the PIO, the CTC (interrupt time management controller), and the like are set.

Subsequently, the operation of the in-panel movable device 26 is confirmed by driving and controlling the in-panel movable device 26 from the first position to the second position, from the second position to the third position, and from the third position to the first position. Subsequently, the frame-side movable device 33 is driven and controlled from the fourth position to the fifth position, rotation control is performed at the fifth position, and drive control is performed from the fifth position to the fourth position to confirm the operation of the in-panel movable device 26. Subsequently, the operation of the blower device 35a is confirmed by driving and controlling the blower device 35a, and the operation of the vibration device 36 is confirmed by driving and controlling the vibration device 36. Subsequently, when the initialization command is received, the initialization notification is performed by displaying the initialization notification image in the first display area 20a, lighting the initialization notification by the decorative lamp 32, and outputting the initialization sound by the speaker 34. Subsequently, when the restoration command is received, the restoration notification image is displayed by the first display area 20a, the restoration notification is turned on by the decorative lamp 32, and the restoration notification is performed by the output of the restoration sound by the speaker 34. When an effect control command indicating the completion of initialization or restoration is received, the initialization notification and the restoration notification are terminated. Subsequently, the CPU 121c executes the initial setting of the random number circuit and then confirms that the interrupt is enabled, so that the CPU 121c periodically (for example, every 2 ms) executes the effect timer interrupt process.

The receive interrupt process (S2100) is a process executed separately from the effect timer interrupt process, and is a process executed with priority over the effect interrupt process. During the receive interrupt process, the interrupt is disabled. In the reception interrupt process, it is determined whether or not the INT signal output from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121 (ON / OFF). When the INT signal is input, the effect control command output from the game control board 100 is received and stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 121b. Then, after storing in the storage area for receiving the effect control command, the interrupt is enabled. The storage area for receiving the effect control command is the first start winning command storage area (special figure 1 hold 1 start prize command storage area to the special figure 1 hold 4 start prize command storage area), and the second start prize command storage area (special figure 1 hold 1 start prize command storage area). Special figure 2 hold 1 start winning command storage area to special figure 2 hold 4 start winning command storage area), special figure 1 hold icon number storage area, special figure 2 hold icon number storage area, change start command storage area, change stop command It consists of a storage area, a jackpot medium command storage area (stores jackpot start command, round start command, round end command, jackpot end command), and the like.

(Interrupt processing for production)
Next, the effect interrupt process executed in the effect control process will be described. When the effect interrupt process is started, the CPU 101c first executes the effect random number update process (S2200). In the effect random number update process, random numbers of various effect random numbers are updated. The random numbers for the effect include, for example, random numbers for the variable effect, random numbers for the effect symbol, random numbers for the advance notice effect, random numbers for the look-ahead effect, and the like.

Subsequently, the effect input process is executed (S2300). In the effect input process, it is confirmed whether or not the detection signals from the first operation unit detection sensor 31c, the second operation unit detection sensor 31d, and the other operation unit detection sensor 37a are received.

Subsequently, the command analysis process is executed (S2400). In the command analysis process, the content of the effect control command stored in the effect control command storage area of the RAM 121b in the above-mentioned reception interrupt process (S2100) is analyzed. In the command analysis process, the effect control command stored in the effect control command storage area is read out, and control is executed according to the information included in the effect control command. This control is, for example, from the special figure 1 hold storage area (special figure 1 hold 1 storage area (special figure 1 hold 1) to the special figure 1 hold storage area) in the RAM 121b in order to use the received effect control command by the effect processing or the like. 1 storage area for hold 4 (special figure 1 hold 4)), special figure 2 hold storage area (special figure 2 hold 1 storage area (special figure 2 hold 1) to special figure 2 hold 4 storage area (special figure 2 hold 4) 2 Hold 4)), a process of storing in a storage area for variable effect, a storage area for big hit effect, and various setting processes.

Subsequently, the effect processing is executed based on the content of the effect control command analyzed by the command analysis process (S3000). The details of the effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the effect processing, the effect interrupt process ends.

(Processing for production)
Next, an example of the effect processing executed in the effect interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect processing, image display in the first display device 20 and the second display device 27, in-panel movable device 26, frame side movable device 33, blower device 35a, and vibration device 36 drive, sound output in the speaker 34, Performs various controls such as lighting of various decorative lamps.

When the effect processing is started, the CPU 121c executes the effect execution data process (S3100). In the effect processing data processing, a process of shifting to the effect process corresponding to the type of the effect control command is executed. Upon receiving the first start winning command or the second starting winning command, the value of the effect processing data is changed to 0 and the process shifts to the start winning effect process (S3200). Further, when the variation start command is received, the value of the effect processing data is changed to 1 and the process shifts to the variation effect process (S3300). Further, when the fluctuation stop command is received, the value of the effect processing data is changed to 2 and the process shifts to the variation effect stop process (S3400). Further, when the jackpot start command, the round start command, or the round end command is received, the value of the effect processing data is changed to 3 and the process shifts to the jackpot effect process (S3500). Further, when the jackpot end command is received, the value of the effect processing data is changed to 4, and the process shifts to the jackpot end effect process (S3600). Further, when a small hit command, a small hit medium 1st big prize command, or a small hit medium 2nd big prize command is received, the value of the effect processing data is changed to 5 and the process shifts to the small hit effect process (S3700). .. When the first prize-winning command, the second prize-winning command, the first prize-winning command, or the second prize-winning command is received, the value of the effect processing data is not changed (shifts to the effect process being executed).

When the value of the effect processing data is 0, the start winning effect process is executed (S3200). In the start winning effect production process, the process of updating the special figure 1 reserved storage number or the special figure 2 reserved storage number based on the reception of the starting winning command (the first starting winning command, the second starting winning command), or the special 1 protection. The process of displaying the number of special figure 1 hold by the 1 icon to the special 1 hold 4 icon and the process of displaying the number of special figure 2 hold by the special 2 hold 1 icon to the special 2 hold 4 icon are performed.

Further, in the start winning effect processing, the look-ahead judgment information (information about the jackpot judgment result, the look-ahead pattern information) included in the newly received start winning command and the look-ahead judgment information included in the already received start winning command are used for look-ahead. When it is determined whether or not to execute the effect and it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect, a process of determining the effect content (look-ahead effect pattern) of the look-ahead effect (hereinafter referred to as "look-ahead effect determination process") is performed. In the look-ahead effect determination process, the hold storage of the RAM 121b is stored as the look-ahead effect pattern information in the effect control information, such as whether or not each look-ahead effect can be executed and the effect content (look-ahead effect pattern) of the look-ahead effect to be executed in association with each start winning command. Store in the area.

Then, when there is a look-ahead effect to be executed in the start-up prize effect process (look-ahead effect to be executed according to the start-up prize) based on the look-ahead effect pattern information, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124. To execute the look-ahead effect control. When the start winning effect processing is completed, the value of the effect processing data is changed to the value before shifting to the start winning effect process.

When the value of the effect processing data is 1, the variation effect process is executed (S3300). The variable effect processing includes a variable effect start process and a variable effect in-process. In addition, the processing during the variable effect includes a temporary stop effect process. First, in the variation effect processing, the variation start command (game state, information indicating whether it is special figure 1 or special figure 2, jackpot determination result, jackpot type determination result, variation pattern information, variation number of times information, ceiling arrival residual variation). The fluctuation start process is executed based on the reception of the number of times information (in the case of the normal state), etc.). In this fluctuation start processing, the effect content of the variation effect (variation effect content) is based on the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern information, the variation number information, the ceiling arrival residual variation number information (in the normal state), etc. included in the variation start command. , Whether or not to execute each variable effect, the content of the variable effect to be executed, the effect symbol 21LCR when the variable effect is temporarily stopped or stopped, etc. are determined, and the RAM 121b is used as the variable effect pattern information in the effect control information. It is stored in the storage area. Further, the residual variation number information (TC) (hereinafter referred to as the residual variation number (TC)) until reaching the ceiling is subtracted by 1. Subsequently, the display control unit 122 is based on the variation effect pattern information. , The decoration control unit 123 and the sound control unit 124 start the variation effect.

When the variable effect is started, the process shifts to the process during the variable effect. In the variation effect processing, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the effect until the variation effect is temporarily stopped based on the variation effect pattern information. In the variable effect start process and the variable effect in-process, if there is a look-ahead effect to be executed (a look-ahead effect executed between the start of the variable effect and the temporary stop) based on the look-ahead effect pattern information, the display control unit 122 , The decoration control unit 123 and the sound control unit 124 execute the look-ahead effect control.

When the value of the effect processing data is 2, the variable effect stop process is executed (S3400). In the variation effect stop process, a stop effect for stopping the variation effect temporarily stopped by the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 is performed based on the reception of the variation stop command. Further, in the variable effect stop process, if there is a look-ahead effect (a look-ahead effect to be executed when the variable effect is stopped) to be executed in the variable effect stop process based on the look-ahead effect pattern information stored as the effect control information, The display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the look-ahead effect control. When the variable effect stop process is completed, the state waits for the reception of the effect control command (hereinafter referred to as "reception waiting state").

When a predetermined time (for example, 60s) has elapsed in the reception waiting state, a customer waiting effect pattern including the type and content of the customer waiting effect is determined and stored in the RAM 121b as the customer waiting effect pattern information in the effect control information. Then, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the customer waiting effect based on the customer waiting effect pattern information.

When the value of the effect processing data is 3, the jackpot effect process is executed (S3500). The jackpot effect processing includes an opening effect process, a round start effect process, a round in-round effect process, a round end effect process, and an ending effect process. Based on the reception of the jackpot start command, the process shifts to the opening effect processing. In this opening effect processing, an opening effect pattern consisting of the type and content of the opening effect is determined and stored in the RAM 121b as the opening effect pattern information in the effect control information. Subsequently, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the opening effect based on the opening effect pattern information.

Then, based on the reception of the round start command, the process proceeds to the round start effect processing. In this round start process, a round effect pattern consisting of the types and contents of the round effect according to the number of rounds (for example, the first round effect pattern at the start of the first round and the second round effect pattern at the start of the second round). ) Is determined and stored in the RAM 121b as round effect pattern information in the effect control information. Subsequently, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the round start effect based on the round effect pattern information. When the round start effect is started, the processing stage shifts to the effect process during the round. In the round effect processing, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the round effect effect based on the round effect pattern information.

Then, based on the reception of the round end command, the process proceeds to the round end effect processing. In this round end effect process, a round end effect pattern consisting of the types and contents of the round end effect according to the number of rounds (for example, the first round end effect pattern at the end of the first round, and the second round end effect pattern at the end of the second round). The second round end effect pattern) is determined and stored in the RAM 121b as the round end effect pattern information in the effect control information. Subsequently, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the round end effect based on the round end effect pattern information.

In the jackpot effect, it is determined whether or not to execute the winning effect based on the reception of the first winning command or the second winning command, and if it is determined to execute the winning effect, it consists of a winning image, a winning sound, and the like. The winning effect pattern is stored as the winning effect pattern information in the effect control information. Then, based on the winning effect pattern information, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the winning effect control.

Further, in the jackpot production, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot middle prize production based on the reception of the first big prize command or the second big prize command, and if it is determined that the jackpot middle prize production is executed, the jackpot middle prize production is performed. The jackpot middle prize effect pattern consisting of the winning image, the winning sound, and the like is stored in the RAM 121b as the jackpot middle winning effect pattern information in the effect control information. Then, based on the jackpot middle prize effect pattern information, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the big prize effect control.

When the value of the effect processing data is 4, the jackpot end effect process is executed (S3600). In the jackpot end effect processing, an ending effect pattern consisting of the type and content of the ending effect is determined based on the reception of the jackpot end command, and is stored in the RAM 121b as the ending effect pattern information in the effect control information. Subsequently, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the ending effect based on the ending effect pattern information. When the jackpot end effect processing is completed, the reception wait state is set.

When the value of the effect processing data is 5, the small hit effect process is executed (S3700). In the small hit effect process, a small hit effect pattern including the type and contents of the small hit effect is determined based on the reception of the small hit start command, and is stored in the RAM 121b as the small hit effect pattern information in the effect control information. Subsequently, the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124 execute the small hit effect based on the small hit effect pattern information.

Further, in the small hit effect, when it is determined whether or not to execute the small hit medium prize effect based on the reception of the first large prize command or the second large prize command, and it is determined that the small hit medium prize effect is executed. , The small hit middle prize effect pattern composed of the small hit middle prize image, the winning sound, etc. is stored in the RAM 121b as the small hit middle prize effect pattern information in the effect control information. Then, based on the small hit middle prize effect pattern information, the small hit middle prize effect control is executed by the display control unit 122, the decoration control unit 123, and the sound control unit 124. When the small hit effect processing is completed, the reception wait state is set.

[Type of fluctuation pattern]
Next, the types of fluctuation patterns will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the types of variation patterns of the special figure variation display (special figure 1 variation display, special figure 2 variation display). In FIG. 7, the jackpot determination result (big hit, small hit, loss), fluctuation pattern information, determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern, look-ahead pattern information, and fluctuation time are shown in association with the game state (normal state, time saving state). There is. In addition, the types of variation effects executed during the variation display based on each variation pattern information and the effect contents of the variation effects are shown. For example, when the variation pattern P120 is determined in the normal state, the special figure variation display for 60s is executed, and the SP1 reach loss 1 variation effect is executed. Further, for example, when the variation pattern P201 is selected in the time saving state, the special figure variation display for 8 s is executed and the loss variation effect is executed.

The determination rate of the fluctuation pattern when it is determined to be a big hit in the normal state is the fluctuation pattern P171 (40%)> P170 (27%)> P161 (15%)> P160 (12%)> P116 (4%)> P115. The order is (2%). Further, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern when it is determined to be lost in the normal state is the fluctuation pattern P100 to P102 (60%)> P110 (13%)> P111 (10%)> P120 (7%)> P121 (5). %)> P130 (3%)> P131 (2%).

Further, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern when it is determined to be a big hit in the time saving state is in the order of fluctuation pattern P280 (50%)> P270 (25%)> P215 (15%)> P250 (10%). In addition, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern when it is determined to be lost in the time saving state is in the order of fluctuation patterns P200, P201 (60%)> P210 (30%)> P220 (8%)> P230 (2%). ..

[Variation production]
Next, the variable effect will be described. 8A to 8D are diagrams showing an example of variation effect in a normal state. Further, FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams showing an example of a variation effect in a time-saving state. “T ○○” in FIGS. 8A to 9C is a period during which an incidental effect (pre-reading effect, changing effect, etc.) that can be attached to the variable effect can be executed (hereinafter referred to as “incidental effect execution time”). Is shown. In addition, at the time of executing the incidental effect, for example, there are those arranged at equal intervals as in T31 to T36 of FIG. 8B (a), but for convenience, this is only arranged at equal intervals and the time interval. Is not limited to. Further, the incidental effect execution time shown in FIGS. 8A to 9C may be, for example, the end time of the incidental effect such that the incidental effect is started from T43 and the incidental effect is finished at T45.

(Variation effect in normal state)
First, an example of a variation effect in a normal state will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8D. FIG. 8A (a) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 2s (seconds) by the variation pattern P100 (loss variation effect (when the number of holdings is 3)). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P100, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed by the combination of the lost symbols and stopped (stop). It should be noted that T1 and T2 are set as the incidental effect execution time in the variation effect by the variation pattern P100.

Next, FIG. 8A (b) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 4s by the variation pattern P101 (loss variation effect (when the hold is 1 to 3)). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P101, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed by the combination of the lost symbols and stopped (stop). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P101, T11 to T13 are set as the incidental effect execution time.

Next, FIG. 8A (c) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 8s by the variation pattern P102 (loss variation effect (when the hold is 1 to 3)) or P105 (small hit variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P102, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P105, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the small hit symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the small hit symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the small hits (stop 2). It should be noted that T21 to T24 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P102 and P105.

Next, FIG. 8B (a) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 12s by the variation pattern P110 (normal reach 1 loss variation effect) or P115 (normal reach 1 jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P110, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the normal reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P115, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the normal reach production is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). It should be noted that T31 to T37 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P110 and P115.

Next, FIG. 8B (b) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 18s by the variation pattern P111 (normal reach 2 loss variation effect) or P116 (normal reach 2 jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P111, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the normal reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P116, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the normal reach production is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). It should be noted that T41 to T49 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P111 and P116.

Next, FIG. 8C (a) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 60s by the variation pattern P120 (SP1 reach 1 loss variation effect) or P160 (SP1 reach 1 jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P120, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP1 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P160, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the SP1 reach effect is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). It should be noted that T51 to T64 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P120 and P160.

Next, FIG. 8C (b) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 70s by the variation pattern P121 (SP1 reach 2 loss variation effect) or P161 (SP1 reach 2 jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P121, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP1 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P161, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the SP1 reach effect is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). It should be noted that T71 to T87 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P121 and P161.

Next, FIG. 8D (a) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 90s by the variation pattern P130 (SP2 reach 1 loss variation effect) or P170 (SP2 reach 1 jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P130, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP2 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P170, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP2 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). Further, T91 to T110 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P130 and P170.

Next, FIG. 8D (b) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to a variation display of 100s by the variation pattern P131 (SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect) or P171 (SP2 reach 2 jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P131, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP2 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P171, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP2 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). Further, in the variation effect by the variation patterns P131 and P171, T111 to T134 are set as the incidental effect execution time.

(Variation production in a short time state)
Next, an example of the variation effect in the time saving state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C. FIG. 9A (a) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 2s by the variation pattern P200 (loss variation effect (when the number of holdings is 3)). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P200, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed by the combination of the lost symbols and stopped (stop). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P200, T201 and T202 are set as the incidental effect execution time.

Next, FIG. 9A (b) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 8s by the variation pattern P201 (loss variation effect (when the number of holdings is 1 to 3)) or P250 (reachless jackpot variation effect). .. In the variation effect by the variation pattern P201, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is displayed with the combination of loss and stopped, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed with the combination of loss and stopped (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P250, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). It should be noted that T211 to T214 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P201 and P250.

Next, FIG. 9B (a) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 12s by the variation pattern P210 (normal reach 3 loss variation effect) or P215 (normal reach 3 jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P210, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the normal reach production is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P215, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the normal reach production is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). It should be noted that T221 to T225 are set as the incidental effect execution time for the variation effect by the variation patterns P210 and P215.

Next, FIG. 9B (b) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 70s by the variation pattern P220 (SP3 reach loss variation effect) or P270 (SP3 reach jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P220, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP3 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P270, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the SP3 reach effect is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). In the variation effect by the variation patterns P220 and P270, T231 to T238 are set as the incidental effect execution time.

Next, FIG. 9C (a) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 100s by the variation pattern P230 (SP4 reach loss variation effect) or P280 (SP4 reach jackpot variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P230, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the SP4 reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (temporary stop 1). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the lost symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the lost symbols (stop 1). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P280, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Then, the SP4 reach effect is executed. Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop 2). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot (stop 2). In the variation effect by the variation patterns P230 and P280, T241 to T250 are set as the incidental effect execution time.

Next, FIG. 9C (b) is an example of a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 2s by the variation pattern P205 (small hit variation effect). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P250, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the small hit symbols (temporary stop). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the small hit symbols, and the variation display compatible display 5b is displayed with the combination of the loss and stopped (stop). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P240, T251 is set as an incidental effect execution time.

Next, FIG. 9C (c) is an example of the variation effect corresponding to the variation display of 8s by the variation pattern P250 (big hit variation effect without reach). In the variation effect by the variation pattern P250, the variation effect by the effect symbol 21LCR is started by the first display area 20a, and the variation effect by the variation display compatible display 5b is started (start). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is temporarily stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (temporary stop). Subsequently, the effect symbol 21LCR is stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and the variable display compatible display 5b is displayed and stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols (stop). Further, in the variation effect by the variation pattern P250, T261 and T262 are set as the incidental effect execution time.

[Modification 1]
Here, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described so far will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment exemplifies a gaming machine having a probabilistic specification that may shift to a probabilistic state after a big hit depending on the type of jackpot symbol (big hit type), but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. It may be a non-gaming machine. Further, such a gaming machine may be a gaming machine having a time saving specification that may shift to a low probability time saving state after a big hit depending on the type of the jackpot symbol (big hit type). Further, it may be a gaming machine called a so-called "one-kind two-kind mixer".

The above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1 exemplifies a "pachinko gaming machine" having a function of paying out a game ball, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the "pachinko gaming machine" having a function of storing a game ball as a score without paying out. But it may be.

In addition, there are "rotary type game machines" or "slot machines" that can play games using medals and have a function to pay out medals, and points can be played using medals without paying out medals. A "rotary-type game machine" or "slot machine" that has a function to memorize as a medal, and a "rotary-type game" that has a function to memorize as a score without paying out medals because it is possible to play by scoring. It is also possible to replace it with a "machine" or "slot machine".

Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of the gaming board 2 and the gaming machine frame 3, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is for executing the disclosed contents of the present embodiment. It may be a game program. In such a case, the game program is provided as software for a personal computer, a home-use game machine, a smartphone, etc., or as a web application that is accessed, displayed, and operated by a web browser, so that the game program can be used for a personal computer or a home. It is executed by a game machine, smartphone, etc. Further, it may be a server or the like equipped with a game program for executing the disclosed contents of the present embodiment.

Further, in FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns P102, P105, P201, and P250 are all set to the fluctuation time of 8s, but the fluctuation time of these fluctuation patterns is set to be different for each fluctuation pattern, or a part of them. Only the fluctuation pattern may be set to be different. The 2s fluctuation time according to the fluctuation patterns P100, P200 and P205, the 12s fluctuation time according to the fluctuation patterns P110, P115, P210 and P215, the 18s fluctuation time according to the fluctuation patterns P111 and P116, and the 60s fluctuation according to the fluctuation patterns P120 and P160. Time, fluctuation time of 70s by fluctuation patterns P121, P161, fluctuation time of 70s by fluctuation patterns P121, P161, P220, P270, fluctuation time of 90s by fluctuation patterns P130, P170, 100s by fluctuation patterns P131, P171, P230, P280 The same applies to the fluctuation time of.

Further, as described above, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is set to be different for each fluctuation pattern, or only a part of the fluctuation patterns are set to be different, all of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 8A to 9C are set. The incidental effect execution time or a part of the incidental effect execution time differs depending on each variation pattern (for example, the variation patterns P120 and P160 in FIG. 8C (a) differ in all the incidental effect execution times T51 to T64. Alternatively, only T54, T56, and T60 are different).

[Example of effect of notifying the number of remaining fluctuations until reaching the ceiling]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a notification of the number of times of execution of the fluctuation display related to the arrival of the specific number of times of the fluctuation display, the player sets the remaining number of fluctuations until the number of fluctuations reached to the ceiling (for example, 900 times) is reached. The remaining fluctuation number notification effect may be executed. Here, an example of the effect of notifying the number of residual fluctuations until reaching the ceiling in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, FIG. 10A shows the time when the SP2 reach 2 loss fluctuation effect is stopped. As shown in this figure, when the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect is executed, when the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect is stopped, the left effect symbol 21L, the middle effect symbol 21C, and the right effect are displayed on the first display device 20. The combination of losses (565) is temporarily stopped and displayed by the symbol 21R.

Subsequently, by displaying the residual fluctuation number notification image ZA (hereinafter referred to as the residual fluctuation number notification image ZA) until reaching the ceiling, the residual fluctuation number notification effect is executed. Here, for example, when the value of the remaining fluctuation number (TC) is 135, the residual fluctuation number notification image ZA indicating "135 times to the ceiling" is displayed. Further, when the effect point described later is, for example, 56 points, the effect point image PA displayed as "effect P 56 points" is displayed. Subsequently, with the remaining fluctuation number notification image ZA and the effect point image PA displayed, the left effect symbol 21L, the middle effect symbol 21C, and the right effect symbol 21R are stopped and displayed in a combination of loss. The remaining fluctuation number notification image ZA and the effect point image PA are hidden according to the start of the next variation effect.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the remaining fluctuation number notification effect is executed when the variation effect for executing the SP2 reach effect, which is expected to be a big hit, is executed and the result is lost.

Next, FIG. 10B shows a stop time due to a combination of specific effect symbols. In the present embodiment, for example, the effect symbol 21LCR is "123", "246", "367", "469", "593", "615", "798", "854", or "928". When displayed by a combination (all combinations of losses), it is a combination of specific effect symbols. As shown in this figure, the combination (246) of a specific effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the first display device 20 by the left effect symbol 21L, the middle effect symbol 21C, and the right effect symbol 21R by executing the loss fluctuation effect. ..

Subsequently, by displaying the residual fluctuation number notification image ZA, the residual fluctuation number notification effect is executed. Here, for example, when the value of the remaining fluctuation number (TC) is 103, the residual fluctuation number notification image ZA displaying "103 more times to the ceiling" is displayed. Further, when the effect point described later is, for example, 83 points, the effect point image PA displayed as “effect P 83 points” is displayed. Subsequently, with the remaining fluctuation number notification image ZA and the effect point image PA displayed, the left effect symbol 21L, the middle effect symbol 21C, and the right effect symbol 21R are stopped and displayed with a combination of specific effect symbols. The remaining fluctuation number notification image ZA and the effect point image PA are hidden according to the start of the next variation effect.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the residual fluctuation number notification effect is executed when the combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

Next, FIG. 10C shows the time when the production points are accumulated up to a predetermined point (for example, 100 points).

Here, the production points are points that accumulate according to the content of the variable production. In this embodiment, 1 point is obtained by executing the normal reach 1 loss variation effect, 2 points is obtained by executing the normal reach 2 loss variation effect, 3 points is obtained by executing the SP1 reach 1 loss variation effect, and 4 points are obtained by executing the SP1 reach 2 loss variation effect. , 5 points are added by executing the SP2 reach 1 loss variation effect, and 6 points are added by executing the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect. In addition, 2 points are added by executing the look-ahead effect, and 1 point is added by executing the advance notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 10 (c), for example, from the execution of the normal reach 2 loss fluctuation effect, the left effect symbol 21L, the middle effect symbol 21C, and the right effect symbol 21R are combined with the loss (878) in the first display device 20. Temporary stop display. Then, at this point, it is assumed that a total of 3 points are added by executing the normal reach 2 loss fluctuation effect and the advance notice effect, and the effect points are accumulated up to 100 points.

Subsequently, the effect point achievement effect is executed by displaying the effect point achievement image PB that notifies that the effect points have accumulated up to 100 points, which is a predetermined point. Then, by displaying the residual fluctuation number notification image ZA, the residual fluctuation number notification effect is executed. Here, for example, when the value of the remaining fluctuation number (TC) is 84, the residual fluctuation number notification image ZA displaying "84 more times to the ceiling" is displayed. Subsequently, with the remaining fluctuation number notification image ZA and the effect point achievement image PB displayed, the left effect symbol 21L, the middle effect symbol 21C, and the right effect symbol 21R are stopped and displayed in a combination of loss. According to the start of the next variation effect, the remaining variation number notification image ZA and the effect point achievement image PB are hidden. When the effect points are accumulated up to a predetermined point (or exceed the predetermined point), the effect points are reset (effect point = 0).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the effect points are accumulated up to a predetermined point, the remaining fluctuation number notification effect is executed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, an example of the variation effect start process executed in the variation effect process (S3300) in the effect effect process (see FIG. 6) described above will be described with reference to FIG. In the variable effect start processing, based on the variable start command, the effect pattern of the variable effect (variable effect pattern), whether or not the variable effect, which is an incidental effect, can be executed, the effect pattern of the variable effect (variable effect pattern), and the like are determined. It is a process to do.

When the CPU 121C starts the variation effect start process, it first determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern information (S3301).

Subsequently, the combination of the effect symbols is determined (S3302). In this process, the combination of the effect symbols 21LCR and the like when the variable effect is temporarily stopped or stopped is determined.

Subsequently, the effect determination process during other fluctuations is executed (S3303). In the other variable effect determination process, whether or not each other variable effect (for example, various advance notice effects such as variable icon effect, pseudo-continuous development effect, etc.) can be executed, and the variable effect pattern of each other variable effect are determined. do. The other changing effect patterns determined by this process are set as the other changing effect data.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the normal state (S3304). Then, when it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the process proceeds to S3305. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is not the normal state, the process proceeds to S3313.

When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the value of the number of remaining fluctuations (TC) is subtracted by 1 (S3305).

Subsequently, the effect point addition process is executed (S3306). In this effect point addition process, for the current effect points, the effect points according to the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern determined by the process of S3301, and the effect points according to the advance notice effect determined by the process of S3303, Then, the effect points corresponding to the look-ahead effect determined by the above-mentioned start winning effect process (see S3200) are added.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not to execute the SP2 reach 2 loss fluctuation effect (S3307). Here, it is determined based on whether or not the variation effect pattern determined by the process of S3301 is the variation effect pattern that executes the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect. Then, when it is determined that the SP2 reach 2 loss fluctuation effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to S3312. On the other hand, if it is determined that the SP2 reach 2 loss fluctuation effect is not executed, the process proceeds to S3308.

When it is determined that the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect is not executed, it is determined whether or not the combination of specific effect symbols is used (S3308). Here, based on the effect symbol 21LCR determined by the process of S3302, it is determined whether or not the combination of the effect symbols 21LCR is the combination of the specific effect symbols described above. Then, when it is determined that the combination of the specific effect symbols is used, the process proceeds to S3312. On the other hand, if it is determined that the combination of the specific effect symbols is not used, the process proceeds to S3309.

When it is determined that the combination of the specific effect symbols is not used, it is determined whether or not the effect points are 100 points or more (S3309). Then, when it is determined that the production points are 100 points or more, the process proceeds to S3310. On the other hand, if it is determined that the production points are not 100 points or more, the process proceeds to S3313.

When it is determined that the effect points are 100 points or more, the effect point achievement effect pattern is set (S3310). Here, by setting the effect point achievement effect pattern, the effect point achievement effect is executed (see FIG. 10 (c)).

Subsequently, the effect point is reset (effect point = 0) (S3311).

When it is determined in S3307 that the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect is to be executed, in S3308 it is determined that the combination of specific effect symbols is used, or in S3311 after the effect point is reset, the remaining variation number notification effect pattern is set. (S3312). Here, the value of the remaining variation number (TC) is confirmed, and the residual variation number notification effect pattern for displaying the residual variation number (TC) is set.

Therefore, it is determined in S3307 that the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect is executed, and when the residual variation number notification effect pattern is set in S3312, the residual variation number notification effect as shown in FIG. 10A described above is executed. It will be.

Further, when it is determined in S3308 that the combination of the specific effect symbols is set and the residual variation number notification effect pattern is set in S3312, the residual variation number notification effect as shown in FIG. 10B described above is executed. It will be.

Further, when it is determined in S3309 that the effect point is 100 points or more and the residual variation number notification effect pattern is set in S3312, the residual variation number notification effect as shown in FIG. 10C described above is executed. It will be.

Subsequently, the variable effect data storage process is executed (S3313). In this variable effect data storage process, the determined variable effect pattern, the variable effect pattern for executing each variable effect (effect data of each variable effect), the effect point achievement effect pattern, and the remaining variation number notification effect. The pattern is stored in the RAM 121b as variable effect pattern information. When this process is completed, the variable effect start process is terminated.

[Variation production stop processing]
Next, an example of the variation effect stop process executed in the variation effect process (S3300) in the effect effect process (see FIG. 6) described above will be described with reference to FIG.

When the CPU 121C starts the variation effect stop process, it first executes a stop effect of stopping the variation effect temporarily stopped based on the variation pattern information (S3401).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot variation effect has been executed (S3402). Here, any one of the normal reach 1 jackpot fluctuation effect, the normal reach 2 jackpot variation effect, the SP1 reach 1 jackpot variation effect, the SP1 reach 2 jackpot variation effect, the SP2 reach 1 jackpot variation effect, and the SP2 reach 2 jackpot variation effect. When the variation effect is executed (the variation effect pattern is set), it is determined that the jackpot variation effect is executed. Then, when it is determined that the jackpot variation effect has been executed, the process proceeds to S3404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation effect is not executed, the process proceeds to S3403.

If it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation effect has not been executed, it is determined whether or not the low probability time saving state has ended (100 times after the jackpot state and 900 times after reaching the ceiling). (S3403). Then, when it is determined that the low probability time saving state ends, the process proceeds to S3404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is not the low probability time saving state, the variation effect stop process is terminated.

If it is determined in S3402 that the jackpot variation effect has been executed, or if it is determined in S3403 that the low probability time saving state has ended, 900 is set as the value of the remaining variation number (TC) (S3404). After executing the process of S3404, the variation effect stop process is terminated.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a variable effect having a high expectation of being a big hit is executed, when a combination of specific effect symbols is displayed, or when a combination of specific effect symbols is displayed, the effect points are accumulated up to a predetermined point. In such a case (when the execution condition of the remaining fluctuation number notification effect is satisfied), the remaining fluctuation number until the transition to the ceiling time reduction state is notified. Therefore, since the number of remaining fluctuations until the transition to the ceiling time reduction state is not always notified, the influence on the operation of the gaming machine can be reduced even if the number of residual fluctuations until the transition to the ceiling time reduction state is notified. It will be possible.

[Modification 2]
Here, a modification 2 of the present embodiment will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described by taking a so-called first-class pachinko gaming machine as an example. However, not limited to this, the performance of the so-called first-class pachinko gaming machine, which shifts to the jackpot state based on the variable display result of the special symbol, and the variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the gaming area. ), The performance of the so-called second type of pachinko gaming machine that shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the winning of the game ball (so-called V winning) in the specific winning opening (so-called V winning opening). It may be a so-called one-kind two-kind mixer combined.

Further, in the present embodiment, the period for executing the remaining variation number notification effect is from the temporary stop of the variation effect to the start of the next variation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the period for executing the remaining variation number notification effect may be during the execution of the next variation effect or a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds).

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of remaining fluctuations is notified by the residual fluctuation number notification effect as the notification of the number of executions of the fluctuation display related to the arrival of the specified number of fluctuations. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the current number of fluctuations may be notified by the fluctuation number notification effect as the notification of the number of executions of the fluctuation display related to the arrival of the specified number of fluctuations.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect is executed, the combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed, or the effect points are accumulated up to a predetermined point (a predetermined condition related to the game is satisfied). In the case), it was possible to execute the remaining fluctuation number notification effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the residual variation number notification effect may be enabled only when any of the predetermined conditions related to these games is satisfied.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the SP2 reach 2 loss variation effect is executed, the combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed, or the effect points are accumulated up to a predetermined point (a predetermined condition related to the game is satisfied). In the case), it was possible to execute the remaining fluctuation number notification effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the residual fluctuation number notification effect may be executed when the lottery for whether or not to execute the residual variation number notification effect is won. Further, for example, the residual fluctuation number notification effect may be executed when the variation effect in which the reach effect is not executed is executed 10 times in a row. ..

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 4 main display device, 5 sub display device, 20 1st display device, 26 in-board movable device, 27 2nd display device, 31a 1st effect operation unit, 31b 2nd effect operation unit , 100 game control board, 101 game control microcomputer, 120 effect control board, 121 effect control microcomputer

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied and the start condition is satisfied, and can control the special gaming state when the display result of the variable display is a special result.
Based on the number of times the variation display has been executed reaches a specific number of times, the time saving control means for controlling the time saving state in which the starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the normal state, and
Including a notification means for notifying the number of times of execution of the variation display related to reaching the specific number of times.
The notification means is
When a predetermined condition related to the game is satisfied, it is possible to notify the number of times the variation display is executed related to the arrival at the specific number of times.
A gaming machine characterized in that when a predetermined condition relating to the game is not satisfied, notification of the number of times of execution of the variation display related to reaching the specific number of times is restricted. The notification means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a predetermined condition relating to the game is satisfied, the number of executions of the variation display related to reaching the specific number of times is notified in a predetermined period.

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