JP2022132611A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably increasing a degree of attention to a game.

SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine 10, hold information is acquired based on entry of game balls into an upper operation hole or a lower operation hole, and winning or losing is determined based on the hold information. In execution of the winning/losing determination, a game round by variation display of a plurality of patterns is executed on a display screen. As a variation display mode of each pattern in the game round, high-speed variation display and low-speed variation display are set. In a normal game round, a pattern combination corresponding to a result of the winning/losing determination is stop-displayed after high-speed variation display of all patterns. In the next game round of a predetermined game round, some patterns are stop-displayed without accompanying the high-speed variation display. After that, high-speed variation display using all the patterns is performed to stop-display the pattern combination corresponding to the result of the winning/losing determination.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

For example, in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, when a game ball enters a starting ball entry section provided in the game area, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined game state such as a winning game state. done. In addition, for example, in a display device provided in a game machine, the variable display of the pattern is started, and at the time of the final stop display of the variable display, the stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. is executed (see Patent Literature 1, for example).

JP-A-2004-81853

Here, in gaming machines, it is necessary to raise the level of attention to games, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of favorably increasing attention to games.

The present invention
game ball launching means for launching game balls into a game area based on a predetermined shooting operation;
A ball entry section provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the entering ball section;
Acquired information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
migration determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the obtained information storage means corresponds to predetermined migration information;
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a transition response result indicating that the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. a special game state transition means for transitioning;
display means for variably displaying a plurality of patterns on a display screen;
The plurality of patterns are variably displayed based on the fact that the transition determination is made by the transition determination means, and an operation for a game cycle is started, and the plurality of patterns are the patterns corresponding to the result of the transition determination of the transition determination means. Stopping display as a combination and ending the action for the game round is regarded as one game round, and the action for the game round for each game round is performed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. game turn control means for controlling the display means to
with
In the variable display mode, a high-speed variable display mode and a low-speed variable display mode are set so that the speed of variation of the pattern is relatively high and low,
The game round control means is
A first control for executing a normal operation of variably displaying the plurality of symbols in the high-speed varying display mode and then stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the transition determination as the operation for the game cycle in the game cycle. means and
As the game round operation in the game round following the predetermined game round by the first control means, at least some of the plurality of pictures are displayed in a predetermined manner without being accompanied by the variable display in the high-speed variable display mode. a second control means for executing a special action of temporarily stopping display as a pattern combination, and then executing the normal action;
characterized by comprising

According to the present invention, it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to the game.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine in one embodiment. 1 is a perspective view showing the main configuration of a pachinko machine in an expanded state; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the main configuration of a pachinko machine in an expanded state; FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is an explanatory view for explaining the display contents on the display screen of the pattern display device. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of various counters used for winning or losing lottery. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a right/wrong table; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a distribution table; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows a prize-winning process for operation openings. It is a flow chart which shows information acquisition processing. 10 is a flowchart showing normal processing; It is a flow chart which shows game time control processing. 4 is a flowchart showing data setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows fluctuation start processing. 9 is a flow chart showing a variable display time setting process; It is a flowchart which shows game state transition processing. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize mouth opening and closing processing. 4 is a flowchart showing setting processing for each round; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing transition processing after the opening/closing execution mode ends; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a pending notice; FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration for giving a hold notice; FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a reservation storage area; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows confirmation processing for suspension. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a variable display time table; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing pending command setting processing; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command corresponding process for holding|maintenance control in MPU of a production|presentation control apparatus. 9 is a flowchart showing a variable display control process; 10 is a flow chart showing a process for starting fluctuation. It is an explanatory view for explaining an outline of a lottery table for special variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing for special change. 10 is a flow chart showing processing for mid-variation. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing normal fluctuation mid-use processing; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows a special fluctuation middle use process. 10 is a flowchart showing fluctuation end processing. It is a timing chart for explaining the outline of the game round. It is a timing chart for explaining the outline of the game round. It is an explanatory view for explaining an outline of special fluctuation. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a hold control command response process in the second embodiment; FIG. It is a flow chart showing a process of changing the fixed stop time of the game round being executed. FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining how the fixed stop time is changed; FIG. (a) An explanatory diagram for explaining a reservation notice pattern table, and (b) and (c) explanatory diagrams for explaining aspects of a reservation notice in the third embodiment. 10 is a flow chart showing a process for starting fluctuation. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state of a suspension notice; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state of a suspension notice;

<First Embodiment>
An embodiment of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as a "pachinko machine"), which is a type of game machine, will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main components of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded state. 2, the configuration within the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for the sake of convenience.

The pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 1, has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main body 12 attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. . The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates or the like on four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. A pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by fixing an outer frame 11 to an island facility.

The game machine body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. - 特許庁The inner frame 13 of the game machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11 . More specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view. It is said that As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and can be rotated backward with the left side as the rotation base end and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view. It is considered movable.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the game machine body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at the tip of rotation thereof, and has a function of locking the game machine body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 so that the game machine body 12 cannot be opened. and has a function of locking the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by unlocking the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 using an unlock key.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 that has substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11 . A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21 . A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21 . The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 23 of the resin base 21 .

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 24 is router-processed to form a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball portion or non-prioritized starting ball portion) 33, a lower operating port (second starting ball portion or priority starting ball) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display section 43, a character object display section 44, and the like are provided.

When a ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) arranged on the back side of the game board 24, A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. In this case, 10 game balls are paid out when a ball enters the general winning hole 31, and 15 game balls are paid out when a ball enters the variable winning device 32. is executed, and when a ball enters the upper working port 33, three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the lower working port 34, four game balls are paid out. is executed.

Incidentally, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 34 over the upper working port 33 , it is preferable to set the number of payouts associated with the lower working port 34 to be larger than the number of payouts associated with the upper working port 33 . Also, in order to increase the advantage of the variable winning device 32 with respect to each operation port 33,34, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the variable winning device 32 to be larger than the number of payouts related to each operation port 33,34.

In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning ports are discharged from the game area through the out port 37.例文帳に追加The game board 24 is also provided with a large number of nails 38 for properly dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of game balls, and various members (accessories) such as windmills.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the mode in which the game ball is discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also the game ball is discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. It also includes a mode in which it is not. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball entering the out port 37, the game ball entering the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34 or the through gate 35 is also expressed as a prize.

The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24 . Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, the two working ports 33 and 34 are arranged vertically so that the upper working port 33 faces upward. The lower operation port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece consisting of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

The electric accessory 34a will be described. The electric accessory 34a has a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state) in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the lower operating port 34, and an open state (supported state or guided state) in which the game ball is more likely to enter than in the closed state. can be switched to

An operating port case 33a that constitutes the upper operating port 33 protrudes forward and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the length of the upper side is smaller than the length of the lower side. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case 33a (that is, the lateral width of the upper operating port 33) is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is the same when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The length is greater than the distance between the left and right electric accessories 34a. Also, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the installation interval between the two operation ports 33 and 34 is such that the distance between the operation port case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. is adjusted.

According to the above configuration, when the electric accessory 34a is closed, the game ball cannot enter the lower operation opening 34, and when the electric accessory 34a is opened, the winning to the lower operation opening 34 becomes possible. Especially at this time, during the movement of the electric accessory 34a from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 34a is fully opened, the winning of the game ball to the lower operation opening 34 is impossible, and the winning is possible only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. In other words, the game ball falling from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is repelled to the outside, and does not enter the lower operating port 34 directly. As a result, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in an extremely short time, it becomes extremely difficult to win the lower operation opening 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a continues. Easier to win prizes.

In addition to the configuration in which the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 may be configured to have a two-stage structure with a narrow upper portion and a wide lower portion. Approximately V-shaped guide pieces may be provided on the left and right sides of the port 33, or obstacle nails may be implanted obliquely below the operation port case 33a.

The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a leading to the back side of the game board 24, and an opening/closing door 32b for opening and closing the large winning opening 32a. The opening/closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot win or are difficult to win. It can be switched to an open state. Here, the opening/closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a jackpot win or a special loss win is made. The opening/closing execution mode will be described later in detail. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a plurality of rounds (eg 15 rounds) as the upper limit, with the elapse of a predetermined time (eg 30 sec) or the winning of a predetermined number (eg 10) as one round. There is a mode to be done.

The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on the decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge of the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10 . More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces a window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. As a result, game balls are prevented from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.例文帳に追加

A main display portion 43 and a character object display portion 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39 . That is, the main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the game balls can be seen in front of these display portions 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling. It should be noted that, on the upper surface of the decorative member 39, a part of the plurality of general prize winning openings 31 described above is installed in a state of being open upward.

When the variable prize winning device 32 enters the opening/closing execution mode (or when the variable prize winning device 32 enters the opening/closing execution mode) due to the winning of the jackpot, the main display unit 43 displays the big prize winning opening 32a of the variable prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode. A round display portion RS for indicating the number of times the is opened, a first result display portion AS for indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning in the upper operation port 33, and a lower operation port 34 A second result display section BS is set for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the prize.

In the round display section RS, the display of the number of times of opening is started when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and the display is finished when the opening/closing execution mode is finished.

In the first result display portion AS, the winning to the upper working port 33 triggers the variable display of the pattern, and as a result of the stoppage of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the upper working port 33 is performed. The results are clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the prize winning to the upper operation port 33 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening/closing execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display part AS and the variable display is performed. is stopped, the opening/closing execution mode is entered.

In the second result display section BS, the variable display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the lower working opening 34, and as a result of stopping the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 34 is performed. The results are clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower operation port 34 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening/closing execution mode, the second result display part BS displays a predetermined stop result and fluctuating display. is stopped, the opening/closing execution mode is entered.

Here, based on the winning of any of the operation ports 33, 34, the corresponding result display units AS, BS start the variable display, display a predetermined stop result, and stop the variable display. It corresponds to one game time. However, one game round is not limited to the above contents. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the result display section, the variable display is started in the single result display section, and the game cycle is continued until the variable display is stopped while a predetermined stop result is displayed. 1 time.

The character item display section 44 is a display section for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 . In this case, in the character object display unit 44, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger. The result of is specified by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the prize winning to the through gate 35 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric role open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the display part 44 for the accessory and the variable display is performed. is stopped, it shifts to the electric power open state. In the electric operation open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operation opening 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

Although the main display unit 43 and character object display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments, they are not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used. good too.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a pattern display device 41 for variable display (or variable display or switching display) of patterns. A center frame 42 is arranged in the variable display unit 36 so as to surround the pattern display device 41 . The upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the pattern display device 41, and the configuration is such that the visibility of the display screen is not lowered due to the game ball falling. .

The pattern display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device which will be described later. On the pattern display device 41, for example, patterns are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these patterns are variably displayed by being scrolled in the horizontal direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning of the upper operation opening 33 or the lower operation opening 34 . That is, when the variable display is performed in the first result display section AS, the pattern display device 41 performs the variable display accordingly, and when the variable display is performed in the second result display section BS, the variable display is performed accordingly. At the same time, a variable display is performed on the pattern display device 41 . Then, for example, in the opening and closing execution mode, the symbol display device 41 is preset in the game cycle to shift to the opening and closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

A first holding light emitting section 45 corresponding to the first result display section AS and the pattern display device 41 is provided in the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42 . The number of winning game balls in the upper operation port 33 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting of the first reservation light emitting part 45.例文帳に追加A second holding light emitting section 46 corresponding to the second result display section BS and the pattern display device 41 is provided on the upper right portion of the front side of the center frame 42 . The number of winning game balls in the lower operation port 34 is reserved up to four, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by lighting the second reservation light emitting part 46.例文帳に追加As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first holding light-emitting unit 45 and the second holding light-emitting unit 46 is not hindered by the falling game balls. ing.

A third holding light-emitting portion 47 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided in the lower portion of the center frame 42 . The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is reserved up to four times, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by lighting the third reservation light emitting part 47.例文帳に追加Note that each of the holding light emitting units 45 to 47 may be configured to be displayed on a part of the pattern display device 41, or the like.

An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and the game ball is shot from the game ball shooting mechanism 53. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. The game ball shooting mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, as shown in FIG. action is performed.

A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. - 特許庁As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 through which substantially the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is made of transparent and colorless glass, but is not limited to this and may be made of transparent and colorless synthetic resin.

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window portion 61 . A display light emitting portion 63 is provided above the window portion 61 as part of the various light emitting portions. Speaker units 64 are provided on both the left and right sides of the display light-emitting unit 63 to output sound effects and the like according to the game state.

Below the window portion 61 of the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66, which bulge forward, are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65 , and a lower plate 72 that likewise opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66 . The upper tray 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device, which will be described later, and guiding them toward the game ball launching mechanism 53 while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper tray 71 . Game balls put out from the putout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper tray 71 and the lower tray 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 .

Next, the configuration of the rear side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

The main control device 81 is provided with a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that governs the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power supply, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a board box 83 made of, for example. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and box cover are inseparably connected by a box connecting portion 85 as separation preventing means (or connecting means), thereby sealing the board box 83 . Since the box coupling portions 85 are inseparably connected, the circuit board box 83 needs to be destroyed or partly excised when the internal space of the circuit board box 83 is opened. A plurality of box joint portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the joint processing.

Any configuration can be applied to the box coupling portion 85 as long as it is configured to couple the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened. It is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The connection processing by the box connection unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the connection, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening should occur. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one long hole of the plurality of box coupling portions 85 . When the board box 83 is to be opened, such as when a problem occurs with the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 are separated from each other. and the connecting part with the box body. As a result, the box base and box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the connection process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other box connection portion 85 . If a history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 83 has been illegally opened.

A plurality of connecting pieces 86 are provided on one of the short sides of the board box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These connecting pieces 86 are in one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of connecting pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main controller 81. A join process is performed between

As a trace means for detecting unauthorized opening of the circuit board box 83, a seal may be pasted across the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the sealing seal is peeled off from the affixed portion, the adhesive layer of the sealing seal remains on the board box 83 side, leaving a trace. Furthermore, an IC tag that transmits a response wave containing identification information in response to a calling wave of a predetermined frequency is provided on the sealing sticker, and when the sealing sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response wave is removed. A configuration in which wave transmission is disabled may be adopted.

The performance control device 82 is provided with a performance control board that controls a display control device (not shown) as well as voice and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 81. The performance control board is a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. 84 and configured.

The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, as shown in FIG. The back pack 91 is made of transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the effect control device 82, and the like from the rear. ing.

The payout mechanism part 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover part 94, and includes a tank 95 to which the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and the game balls stored in the tank 95. and a payout device 96 for putting out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper tray 71 or the lower tray 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided downstream of the payout device 96 . The payout mechanism 92 is supplied with a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC, and is equipped with a back pack board provided with a power switch for turning the power on and off.

Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the side of the rotation shaft of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when game balls are insufficient in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. An output terminal for outputting a signal each time a game is rented, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the main body 12 of the game machine is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an output terminal for outputting a signal when opening/closing execution mode, etc. An output terminal is provided for outputting a signal (or while transitioning to a state). Through these output terminals, signals relating to the state of the frame side are output to the management control device on the game hall side. An output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of game balls are rented is unnecessary in a so-called cash machine.

The controller assembly unit 93 comprises a payout controller 97 and a power supply and launch controller 98 . The payout control device 97 and the power supply and firing control device 98 are arranged one on top of the other in such a manner that the payout control device 97 is behind the pachinko machine 10 .

The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a board box. In this case, the board box of the payout control device 97 may be subjected to fraud prevention means similar to the board box 83 of the main controller 81 .

The power supply and launch control device 98 is configured by housing a power supply and launch control board in a board box. The launching of the game ball accompanying the operation of the shooting handle 54 is controlled. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a memory holding function of various data, so that even in the event of a power failure, the state at the time of the power failure can be retained and the state at the time of the power failure can be restored when the power failure is restored. It's like

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

An MPU 202 is mounted on a main control board 201 provided in the main controller 81 . The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 203. A RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated.

The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. An input side of the MPU 202 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97 and various detection sensors 211a to 211e. In this case, the power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 205 , and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205 . In addition, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, the general prize winning port 31, the variable prize winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, the through gate 35, etc. The MPU 202 of the main control unit 81 makes a winning judgment (ball entry judgment) for each ball entry section. In addition, the MPU 202 executes a jackpot generating lottery based on winnings to the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and executes a support generating lottery based on winnings to the through gate 35. - 特許庁

A power outage monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97 and an effect control device 82 are connected to the output side of the MPU202. A winning ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on the winning judgment result to the winning corresponding winning ball portion. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when outputting the prize ball command. When the winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 are output. A prize ball command corresponding to the payout of game balls is output, and when the winning to the upper operation port 33 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output to the lower operation port 34. , a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

Various commands such as a variation start command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command and an ending command are output to the effect control device 82 . In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each of the above commands is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various types of information are included as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

In addition, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning driving unit 32c for opening and closing the open/close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operation opening 34, and a main display. 43 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 201, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

In other words, in the open/close execution mode, the MPU 202 executes drive control of the variable winning driving section 32c so that the big winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric accessory 34a is won in the open state, the MPU 202 executes drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, at each game round, the MPU 202 executes display control of the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the main display portion 43, and when the variable winning device 32 is in the opening/closing execution mode, the main display portion The display control of the round display part RS in 43 is executed.

Furthermore, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202. Through this external output terminal 99, information on ball entry to various ball entry sections and jackpot information is sent to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the gaming hall side. Information related to the lottery result such as is output. As a result, the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be grasped by the hall computer HC.

The blackout monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply and launch control unit 98, and also monitors the maximum voltage output from the power supply and launch control unit 98, which is a stable 24 volts DC. The payout control device 97 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81 .

The power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the operating power required for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97 is generated, and the generated operating power is indicated by a double line arrow. supply through the route. Also, the power supply and shooting control device 98 is responsible for the shooting control of the game ball shooting mechanism 53, and the game ball shooting mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined shooting conditions are met.

Effect control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, display light emitting portion 63 and speaker portion provided in each holding light emitting portion 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the front door frame 14 64 and controls the display control device 212 .

The display control device 212 executes display control of the pattern display device 41 based on the command input from the effect control device 82 . In this case, the effect control device 82 determines, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the variable display time of the symbols on the symbol display device 41 and the type of combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed. A lottery is executed for the presence or absence of reach generation and the content of reach performance.

Here, the display contents of the pattern display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows a display screen G of the pattern display device 41. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), the display screen G of the pattern display device 41 has three pattern rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of upper, middle and lower rows. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is constructed by arranging main symbols and sub-symbols in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper pattern row Z1, 9 types of main patterns "1" to "9" are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub-design is arranged between each main design. . In the lower pattern row Z3, 9 types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and between the main symbol "9" and the main symbol "1" A main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the upper part, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. In other words, only the middle pattern row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged. On the display screen G, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display screen G is designed so that three symbols are stopped for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols (3×3) are stopped and displayed. It is designed to be

In addition, the display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a downward-sloping line L4, and an upward-sloping line L5. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of upper symbol row Z1→lower symbol row Z3→middle symbol row Z2, and all symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols with the same number is formed on any of the effective lines. When the fluctuation display of ~Z3 is completed, a big win moving image is displayed as a normal big win result or a 15R probability variable big win result, which will be described later.

In the pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to "specific symbols", and when a 15R probability variable jackpot result occurs, the same specific symbols are used. The combination is displayed frozen. Also, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to "non-specific symbols", and when a normal jackpot result occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. be.

Also, in the case of the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result described later, the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is completed in a state in which a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and then the explicit animation is displayed. It is now displayed. In addition, in the case of the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result or special loss result described later, the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is completed in a state in which a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and then , common videos are displayed.

The pattern display device 41 may arbitrarily display the patterns in any manner, and is not limited to the above. can be changed as appropriate.

In the lower left part of the display screen G, a first reserved display area Ga is set, and in the lower right part of the display screen G, a second reserved display area Gb is set.

In the first reservation display area (non-priority side reservation display area) Ga, the same number of unit reservation display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum number of reservations when the game ball enters the upper operation port 33 are arranged in the horizontal direction. It is divided and displayed as follows. Specifically, the maximum number of reservations when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 is 4, and correspondingly, the first unit reservation display area Ga1, the second A unit reserved display area Ga2, a third unit reserved display area Ga3, and a fourth unit reserved display area Ga4 are set.

For example, when the number of reservations when the game ball wins the upper operation opening 33 is 1, a predetermined reservation image is displayed only in the first unit reservation display area Ga1, and the game ball enters the upper operation opening 33 When the number of pending prizes is 4, a predetermined pending image is displayed in all of the first unit pending display area Ga1 to the fourth unit pending display area Ga4.

In addition, in the second reservation display area (priority side reservation display area) Gb, the same number of unit reservation display areas Gb1 to Gb4 as the maximum number of reservations when the game ball enters the lower operation opening 34 are arranged side by side in the left and right direction. It is divided and displayed so that it is displayed. Specifically, the maximum number of reserved when the game ball has won the lower operation opening 34 is four, corresponding to the second reserved display area Gb, the first unit reserved display area Gb1, the second A unit reserved display area Gb2, a third unit reserved display area Gb3, and a fourth unit reserved display area Gb4 are set.

For example, when the number of reservations when the game ball enters the lower operation opening 34 is 1, the reservation image is displayed only in the first unit reservation display area Gb1, and the game ball wins the lower operation opening 34. When the number of pending items is four, the pending images are displayed in all of the first unit pending display area Gb1 to the fourth unit pending display area Gb4.

A main display area P is set in an area of the display screen G that does not overlap with the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the reserved display areas Ga and Gb, more specifically in the upper right portion of the display screen G. As shown in FIG. The main display area P is composed of a plurality of (two) display portions, and a variable display is possible by switching the display color in each of these display portions. Further, the main display area P is smaller than the variable display area in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and each display portion in the main display area P is smaller than each symbol (main symbol and sub symbol).

The main display area P corresponds to the main display section 43, and when variable display is performed in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43, the main display area P A variable display is also performed in . In this manner, the variable display corresponding to the main display section 43 is performed in the main display area P as well as the variable display by the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G. FIG.

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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

During the game, the MPU 202 uses various types of counter information to set the jackpot lottery, display settings for the main display section 43, set pattern display settings for the pattern display device 41, set display settings for the accessory display section 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery of jackpot occurrence, a jackpot type counter C2 used when judging jackpot types such as probability variable jackpot results and normal jackpot results, A reach random number counter C3 used for a reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 loses and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a first result display part AS of the main display part 43 And the second result display section BS and the variation type counter CS for determining the variation display time of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the main display area P in the symbol display device 41 are used. Further, an electric accessory release counter C4 is used for lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is to be in the electric role open state.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204 . In the lottery counter buffer 231, information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored as acquired information storage means when a prize is won in the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. is stored in the retained ball storage area 232.

The reserved ball storage area 232 includes a reserved area RE including a first result display reserved area Ra and a second result display reserved area Rb, and an execution area AE. The reservation areas Ra and Rb are provided with a first area, a second area, a third area and a fourth area, respectively. Each numerical value information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in 231 is stored in one of the areas as reserved information. Note that the pending information corresponds to special information.

In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 occurs multiple times in succession, the first area → second area → third area → fourth area Each numerical information is stored chronologically in order of area. Since four areas are provided in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 are retained and stored. In addition, a total reservation number storage area is provided in the reservation ball storage area 232, and in the total reservation number storage area, the number of holding and storing the winning history of the upper operation opening 33 or the lower operation opening 34 is specified. Information for doing is stored.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the reservation area RE when starting the variable display on the main display section 43, and when starting one game cycle, the execution area AE is moved. Based on the various numerical information stored in the .

For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 599, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball enters the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.例文帳に追加More specifically, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display portion of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. is stored in the reservation area Rb.

Random number values for winning a jackpot are stored as a success/failure table (success/failure information group) in a success/failure table storage area 221 as success/failure information group storage means in the ROM 203 . Here, the contents of the success/failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the success/failure table includes the success/failure table for the low-probability mode (low-probability information group) shown in FIG. information group for probability) is set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode of the lottery means.

Under the game state in which the success/failure table for the low-probability mode is referred to in the lottery, two random numbers are used to win the jackpot, as shown in FIG. 8(a). On the other hand, under the gaming state in which the success/failure table for the high-probability mode is referred to in the lottery, as shown in FIG. As long as the probability of winning is higher in the high-probability mode than in the low-probability mode, the number and value of random numbers for winning are arbitrary.

In addition, in each lottery mode, the lottery result is a loss result except for the value of the random number that wins the jackpot, but in the pachinko machine 10, two types of loss result, a special loss result and a normal loss result, are set. It is These differences will be explained later.

The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). Here, in this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The results of these multiple jackpots are (1) the mode of opening/closing control of the variable prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the win/fail lottery means after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and (3) the bottom after the opening/closing execution mode ends. A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operation port 34.

Here, as a mode of opening/closing control of the variable prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, the frequency of occurrence of prize winning to the variable prize winning device 32 is relatively high or low during the period from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode. A high-frequency winning mode and a low-frequency winning mode are set as follows. Specifically, in the high frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the large winning opening 32a is performed 15 times (high frequency number of times) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening takes 30 seconds (high frequency time). ) has passed, or until the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening 32a reaches 10 (high frequency number). On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed twice (the number of times for low frequency) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low frequency time). or until the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening 32a reaches 6 (low frequency number).

In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, when the shooting handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball shooting mechanism 53 is operated so that one game ball is shot toward the game area every 0.6 seconds. Drive controlled. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the large winning opening 32a once is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the large winning opening 32a is shorter than the shooting cycle of the game ball. Therefore, substantially no winning of game balls occurs in the opening/closing execution mode associated with the low-frequency winning mode.

In the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the number of times of opening and closing the large winning port 32a, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are higher in the high frequency winning mode than in the low frequency winning mode. However, as long as the frequency of winning to the variable prize winning device 32 increases from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode, the value is not limited to the above value and is arbitrary. Specifically, if the high frequency winning mode has more opening and closing times than the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer, or the opening limit number for one opening is set more good.

However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening and closing execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, substantially no winning to the variable winning device 32 occurs. configuration. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the open limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time for one opening, while in the low-frequency winning mode, for one opening, The product of the game ball launch period and the open limit number may be set longer than the open limit time. Also, even if the shooting interval of the game ball and the opening time of the large winning opening 32a once are not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which substantially no winning to the variable winning device 32 occurs.

As a support mode for the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, when compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously shot in a similar manner to the game area, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is Low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of opening states per unit time is relatively high or low. and are set.

Specifically, in the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric role product opening lottery using the electric role product opening counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 1/2). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is in the open state when the electric role open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode. A long time is set. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the electric role open state is won and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs multiple times, the closing from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time for the next electric accessory open lottery after one electric accessory open lottery is performed is set shorter than the low-frequency support mode. It is

As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the lower operation opening 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the upper working port 33 is higher than the lower working port 34, but in the high-frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is more likely to be won than the upper working port 33. Higher chance of winning. When a prize is awarded to the lower operation port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high-frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls in his hand too much. be able to.

In addition, the configuration for making the high frequency support mode more frequent than the low frequency support mode to be in the electric role open state per unit time is not limited to the above. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric role open state. Further, the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode may be set by changing any one condition or any combination of the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability.

The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball enters the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.例文帳に追加More specifically, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display portion of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. is stored in the reservation area Rb.

The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 222 as distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203 . Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the distribution table includes a distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display section in FIG. 9(a) and a second result display section in FIG. 9(b). A distribution table (second distribution information group) for is set.

In the distribution table for the first result display unit, as shown in FIG. Explicit high probability corresponding game result or result of latent probability variable state), explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result (explicit high probability corresponding game result or result of sudden probability change state), 15R probability variable jackpot result (high probability special game result) set It is

The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes a high-frequency prize winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/fail lottery mode becomes a low-probability mode and the support mode becomes a high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode transitions to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number of times (specifically, 100 times) after transition. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the normal jackpot state (low-probability special game state).

The non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/failure lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode. be. In other words, the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot state (non-explicit high probability corresponding game state).

The explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and furthermore, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winner/failure lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. . The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery results in the win/fail lottery result in winning the big win state and the game shifts to the big win state accordingly. In other words, the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding game state).

The 15R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/failure lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery results in the win/fail lottery result in winning the big win state and the game shifts to the big win state accordingly. In other words, the 15R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the 15R probability variable jackpot state (high probability special game state).

In relation to each game state described above, the normal game state refers to a state in which the lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

In the distribution table for the first result display part, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to normal jackpot results, and "10 to 14" are not specified. It corresponds to the 2R probability variable jackpot result, "15 to 19" corresponds to the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the 15R probability variable jackpot result.

As described above, the implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result are set as the probability variable jackpot result, thereby diversifying the aspect of the probability variable jackpot result. That is, when three types of variable probability jackpot results are compared, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest for the 15R probability variable jackpot result, which is the high frequency winning mode in the opening and closing execution mode and the high frequency support mode in the support mode, and the opening and closing execution. Low-frequency winning mode in mode, but high-frequency support mode in support mode Explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is next highest, low-frequency winning mode in opening and closing execution mode, and low-frequency support mode in support mode Non-explicit The 2R probability variable jackpot result is the lowest. As a result, the monotony of the game can be suppressed, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

In particular, in the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the success/failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode like the normal game state. Then, as a game state, although the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low-frequency support mode, it is possible to create a game state in which the winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning lottery mode is a high-probability mode or a low-probability mode, and to increase the degree of attention to the game.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display section, as shown in FIG. 9B, only normal jackpot results and 15R probability variable jackpot results are set as game result distribution destinations. Of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to the normal jackpot results, and "10 to 29" correspond to the 15R probability variable jackpot results.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the mode of distributing the game results in the case of winning a jackpot is the case of winning a jackpot based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the winning of the lower operating port 34. It is different from the case of winning a jackpot based on.

Here, regardless of whether the distribution table for the first result display section or the distribution table for the second result display section is used, the probability of the probability variable jackpot result when winning the jackpot is the same. there is That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, and the 15R probability variable jackpot result is 20. ing. In addition, in the distribution table for the second result display section, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variable jackpot result is 20 pieces. Therefore, the probability that the lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends is the case of winning the jackpot based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the winning of the jackpot based on the winning of the lower operating port 34. It is the same as the case where it becomes (specifically, 2/3).

However, when a jackpot is won based on the winning to the lower operating port 34 and a probability variable jackpot result is generated, the result is always a 15R probability variable jackpot result, whereas a jackpot winning is based on the winning to the upper operating port 33 and In the case of a probability variable jackpot result, there is a probability of 1/4 that it is an implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, and a probability of 1/2 that it is a 15R probability variable jackpot result. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variable jackpot result, which has the highest degree of advantage for the player among the probability variable jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the winning to the lower operating port 34. It will be higher than when a jackpot is won based on the winning prize.

Also, in the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, as described above, after the opening and closing execution mode ends, the success or failure lottery mode will shift to the high probability mode, but the support mode will shift to the low frequency support mode, so the 15R probability variable jackpot result And when compared with the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, so the opportunity to receive the game ball payout is reduced, and furthermore, the distribution is based on the distribution table for the second result display section. It is less likely that a lottery will take place.

As described above, there is a clear difference in advantages for the player between the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 . Therefore, the player will play the game expecting that the lower operation port 34 will win a prize among the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34, and accordingly, the frequency of winning the lower operation port 34 will increase. The degree of attention of the player to the high-frequency support mode in which .

In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, as described above, when a winning result is obtained in the winning lottery, a normal losing result or a special losing result is obtained. In this case, in the case of a normal failure result that occurs with a relatively high probability when a failure result occurs, the switch to the opening/closing execution mode does not occur, and furthermore the win/fail lottery mode and the support mode do not change.

On the other hand, in the case of a special failure result that occurs with a relatively low probability when a failure result is obtained, a special failure state occurs. In the special lost state, the mode is shifted to the opening/closing execution mode in a situation where the lottery results in a losing result. However, the open/close execution mode of the transition destination is the low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special omission, the winning of the game ball to the big winning hole 32a cannot be expected. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, transition to the win/fail lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

By setting the special loss result as described above, the opening of the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, under the normal game state in which the winning/failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode instead of the opening/closing execution mode, if the result is a special loss, the opening/closing is executed as the low frequency winning mode. It only shifts to the mode, and then returns to the normal game state. On the other hand, when the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result occurs, it shifts to the opening and closing execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, and after that, although the support mode is a low-frequency support mode, the lottery mode is high. Probabilistic mode. Then, the occurrence of the special loss result and the occurrence of the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result under the normal game state are caused by shifting to the opening and closing execution mode as the same low-frequency winning mode, and after that, the support mode becomes the low-frequency support. , and the difference between the two is that the lottery mode of the former is a low probability mode, whereas the lottery mode is a high probability mode of the latter. In other words, the behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operation port 34 is common to the occurrence of the special loss result and the occurrence of the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result under the normal game state. However, only the internal lottery status is different. As a result, when the opening/closing execution mode, which is the low-frequency winning mode, occurs in the normal game state, it is possible to imagine whether the win-or-no lottery mode has shifted to the high-probability mode after that, and the game starts. It is possible to increase the attention of

When the lottery mode is the low-probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the number of random numbers that result in a special loss is two, the same as the number of random numbers that result in a big win. On the other hand, when the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode, as shown in FIG. It is one less than the number of random number values that result in outliers. In this way, by making the number of random number values that result in a special outlier result smaller than the number of random number values that result in a jackpot winning under the high probability mode, the probability of a special outlier result in the high probability mode is reduced. It is possible to increase the probability of winning. In addition, by setting the number of random numbers that result in special outliers to be less in high probability mode than in low probability mode, the probability of special outliers in high probability mode is lower than in low probability mode. can also be lowered.

The reach random number counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball enters the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.例文帳に追加More specifically, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display portion of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. is stored in the reservation area Rb. Then, whether or not to generate reach is determined based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203 . However, in the game round in which the open/close execution mode is entered, the MPU 202 determines whether or not to generate a reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Although the number of the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, it may be set individually according to the game state. For example, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach indication may be set larger than in the low-frequency support mode.

Here, the ready-to-win display (ready-to-win state) is provided with a pattern display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of patterns (patterns), and the open/close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In the gaming machine where the stop display result after the variable display is the special display result in the game round, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the pattern (picture) in the pattern display device 41 is started. It is a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state that is likely to result in the above-mentioned special display before being displayed.

In other words, by stopping and displaying the symbols of some of the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established. It is a display state in which combinations of possible ready-to-win patterns are displayed, and in that state, patterns are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining pattern rows.

More specifically, as a step prior to ending the variable display of symbols, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. To form a ready-to-win line by stop-displaying a combination of ready-to-win patterns that have the possibility of being hit, and to perform variable display of patterns by a final stop pattern row under the condition that the ready-to-win line is formed.

Specifically, the display contents of FIG. 6 will be described. First, all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are started to be displayed at high speed. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which pattern is displayed. After that, the variable display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display in which the player can easily recognize the displayed symbols. Then, when the variable display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the variable display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 is switched from the high speed variation display to the low speed variation display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, a reach line is formed by stop-displaying main symbols with the same number on any of the activated lines L1 to L5. Then, when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display and the open/close execution mode occurs, the main symbols having the same numbers as the main symbols forming the reach line are attached. is stop-displayed on the reach line, and the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is terminated.

In addition, in the ready-to-win display, while the combination of ready-to-win symbols is displayed as described above, the patterns are displayed in the remaining pattern rows in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. It includes those that perform production, and those that perform ready-to-win production by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after displaying a combination of ready-to-win symbols in a reduced size or not. Also, when the ready-to-win display is being performed or before the ready-to-win display is performed, whether or not to perform the advance notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counters. may

The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS is calculated based on the variation display time in the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS of the main display portion 43, the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41, and the main display area in the symbol display device 41. is used in MPU 202 to determine the variable display time at P. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process, which will be described later, is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the normal process. Then, the variation type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball has entered the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 . More specifically, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display portion of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. is stored in the reservation area Rb.

The electric accessary product release counter C4 is, for example, configured to be incremented by one within the range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated, and stored in the electric role holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. - 特許庁Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4=0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to open state, and if C4=191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to open state.

As already explained, the MPU 202 determines the fluctuation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS using the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE. The variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination. In addition, in the MPU 202, using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE, the stop results in the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS are determined. However, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination.

<Regarding Various Processing Executed by Main Controller 81>
Next, the timer interrupt processing and normal processing executed by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 in advancing the game in each game cycle will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt processing and normal processing, the MPU 202 executes main processing that is activated upon power-on and NMI interrupt processing that is activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). However, description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started by the MPU 202 periodically (for example, every 2 msec).

In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, it reads the states of various detection sensors connected to the main controller 81, determines the states of the detection sensors (detection information from the detection sensors), and saves the detection information (winning detection information). For example, when it is determined that a ball has entered the upper working opening 33, a winning detection flag for the upper working opening is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, and a ball has entered the lower working opening 34. When it is determined that it has, the winning detection flag for the lower opening is stored in the various flag storage area 235 . Also, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 , a winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204 .

After that, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204 .

In the subsequent step S103, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and cleared to 0 when those counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the respective counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 204. FIG.

In the subsequent step S104, a prize-winning process for through accompanying the prize-winning to the through gate 35 is executed. In the win-through processing, it is determined whether or not a prize-winning detection flag for through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If the flag is stored, it is stored in the electric work holding area. On the condition that the number of stored accessory pending memories is less than 4, the value of the electric role product release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the electrical role pending area. In addition, the production control device 82 executes a process for lighting the pending light emitting section 46 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the pending memory number. Then, when the prize winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235, the prize winning detection flag is erased and the prize winning processing for the through gate is terminated.

After executing the winning process for the through gate in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105, in which the winning process for the working openings accompanying the winning of the working openings 33 and 34 is executed, and this timer interrupt process ends. do.

<Winning process for operating port>
Here, the prize winning process for the working opening will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG.

In step S201, it is determined by the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper operation opening 33 whether or not the game ball has won the upper operation opening 33 (start winning). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the upper operation port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out three game balls is set. In subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has entered the upper operation port 33. FIG. In step S204, the value stored in the retention number storage area of the first result display section retention area Ra is read, and the starting retention storage number RaN retained and stored in the first result display section retention area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the first start pending storage number RaN). After that, in step S205, information acquisition processing for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3, and fluctuation type counter CS is performed, and the winning process ends.

When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not entered the upper operation opening 33, in step S206, whether or not the game ball has entered the lower operation opening 34 (start winning) is determined by the lower operation opening 34. Determined by the detection state of the detection sensor. When it is determined that the game ball has entered the lower operation port 34, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out four game balls is set in step S207. In subsequent step S208, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has entered the lower operation opening 34. FIG. In step S209, the value stored in the number-of-holds storage area of the second result display section reservation area Rb is read, and the start-up reservation number RbN reserved and stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the second start pending storage number RbN). After that, information acquisition processing is performed in step S205, and the main winning processing ends.

On the other hand, if both step S201 and step S206 are NO, that is, if the game ball does not enter either the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, the winning process is terminated.

Incidentally, the prize ball commands set in steps S202 and S207 are transmitted to the payout control device 97 in the external output processing S401 of the normal processing to be described later.

Here, the information acquisition processing in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of start pending storage set in step S204 or step S209 is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). judge. If the starting pending memory number N is equal to the upper limit value, this information acquisition process is terminated as it is. While incrementing by one, the value (hereinafter referred to as common pending number CRN) stored in the total pending number storage area in step S303 is also incremented by one.

In the following step S304, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the fluctuation type counter CS updated in step S103 is stored in the free storage area of the corresponding result display holding area. It is stored in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by one in step S302.

In other words, when the start suspension memory number RaN for the upper working port is set, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation type counter CS updated in step S103 is stored in the first memory area of the empty memory areas of the upper working port reservation area Ra, ie, the starting reservation memory number RaN for the upper working port incremented by one in step S302 and the corresponding reservation area Ra.

Further, when the start suspension memory number RbN for the lower operating port is set, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 is set to the lower operating port The starting reserve memory number RbN for the lower working port incremented by one in step S302 is stored in the reserve area Rb corresponding to the first memory area of the empty memory areas of the reserve area Rb for the lower work port.

In subsequent steps S305 and S306, the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are sub-side (secondary side) control devices, recognize that the winning to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 has occurred, and are described later. Confirmation processing for suspension and processing for setting a suspension command, which are processing for executing a suspension notice to be executed, are executed. After that, if the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is erased and the information acquisition process is terminated.

The hold command set in the hold command setting process of step S306 will be transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later. 33 and the lower operation opening 34, the information is based on which operation opening is won, and in the effect control device 82, by receiving the reservation command, the reservation display area Ga , Gb to correspond to the increase in the pending number.

Specifically, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the upper operation port 33, the reservation display area for the upper operation port A process for causing Ga to display the holding image is executed. In the reserved display area Ga, the reserved images are displayed sequentially from the left side. For example, if the starting reserved memory number RaN for the upper working port is 1, the reserved image is displayed in the first unit reserved display area Ga1 at the left end. If the start suspension memory number RaN is 4, the suspension images are displayed in all of the suspension display areas Ga1 to Ga4. In addition, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the lower operation opening 34, it is reserved in the reservation display area Gb for the lower operation opening Execute processing to display the image. In the reserved display area Gb, the reserved images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the starting reserved memory number RbN for the lower opening is 1, the reserved image is displayed in the first unit reserved display area Gb1 at the left end. If the number RbN of start pending storage is 4, the pending images are displayed in all the pending display areas Gb1 to Gb4. A detailed description of each process in steps S305 and S306 will be given later.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated when the power is turned on is executed, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an overview, the processing of steps S401 to S406 is executed as regular processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S408 and S409 is executed during the remaining time.

In normal processing, first, an external signal output processing is executed in step S401. In the external signal output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each sub-side control device. Specifically, the presence or absence of the prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97 . In addition, when a production command such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, etc. is set, it is transmitted to the production control device 82. - 特許庁

Next, in step S402, the change type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204 .

In the following step S403, game round control processing for controlling the game in each game round is executed. In this game round control processing, big hit determination, setting of variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display section 43, and the like are performed.

After executing the game round control process of step S403, it progresses to step S404 and executes a game state transition process. Although the details will be described later, the game state shifts to an opening/closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this game state transition processing. Details of the game round control process in step S403 and the game state transition process in step S404 will be described later.

In the subsequent step S405, an electric support process for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is executed. In this electric role support process, numerical information obtained from the electric role product release counter C4 stored in the electric role holding area 233 of the RAM 204 is used to determine whether or not to open the electric role product 34a. A lottery is performed, and when the electric role open state is won, the opening/closing process of the electric accessory 34a is executed. In addition, display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role opening lottery.

Here, as already explained, as a mode of support by the electric accessory 34a, a low frequency support mode and a high frequency support mode are set, and the transition to one of the support modes is performed in the game state transition process. will be After this processing, if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, the high frequency support mode is set, and if the flag is not set, the low frequency support mode is set.

In the electric service support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204 . Then, in the case of the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set larger than in the low-frequency support mode when the electric role open state is won, and one time Set a longer open time. In the case of the high-frequency support mode, when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is won and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs multiple times, the next open state is started after the end of one open state. Set so that the closing time up to is shorter than the opening time of one time.

Incidentally, when shifting to the open/close execution mode, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204 .

Thereafter, in step S406, game ball launch control processing is executed. In the game ball shooting control process, the solenoid of the game ball shooting mechanism 53 is energized once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a shooting permission signal is input from the power supply and shooting control device 98. . As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

In the following step S407, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the next normal process, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the fluctuation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process.

That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204 . Also, in step S409, the change type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204 .

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be randomly updated. The variation type counter CS can also be randomly updated.

<Game Round Control Processing>
Next, the game round control processing in step S403 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 14 to 17 and the like.

In the game round control process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the open/close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode flag (opening/closing execution state information) is stored in the opening/closing execution mode flag storage area (opening/closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. do. The opening/closing execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the opening/closing execution mode in the game state transition processing described later, and is erased when the opening/closing execution mode is ended in the game state transition processing.

When it is in the open/close execution mode, the process after step S502, that is, the game round start process of steps S503 to S505 and the game round progress process of steps S506 to S509 are not executed, and this game is executed. Terminate the turn control process. In other words, when the open/close execution mode is in progress, the game cycle is not started regardless of whether or not the winning to the operation ports 33 and 34 has occurred.

If the open/close execution mode is not in progress, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the main display section 43 is in the variable display mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is in the process of variable display. This determination is based on whether or not a variable display flag (variable display information) is stored in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. It is done by judging. The flag during variable display is stored when variable display is started for either the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS, and is erased when the variable display ends.

If the main display unit 43 is not displaying a variable display, the process proceeds to the game turn start processing of steps S503 to S505. In the game cycle start process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the common reservation number CRN is "0". When the common reservation number CRN is "0", it means that the start reservation storage numbers RaN and RbN for both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are "0". Therefore, the game round control process is terminated as it is. If the common pending number CRN is not "0", the data stored in the first result display portion pending area Ra or the second result display portion pending area Rb is set for variable display in step S504. , and in step S505, the variation start processing for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 is performed.

Here, the data setting process in step S504 and the variation start process in step S505 will be described in detail below.

First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second start pending memory number RbN stored in the second result display portion pending area Rb is "0". If the second start pending memory number RbN is "0", data setting processing for the first result display section in steps S602 to S607 is executed, and if the second start pending memory number RbN is not "0" executes data setting processing for the second result display section in steps S608 to S613.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more, as already described. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start pending storage number RbN is "0". If it is stored, the data stored in the second result display holding area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether the first start holding storage number RaN is 1 or more. made it Thereby, when the reservation information is stored in both the first result display section reservation area Ra and the second result display section reservation area Rb, the second result display section reservation area corresponding to the lower operation opening 34 is stored. The hold information stored in area Rb is given priority.

In the data setting process for the first result display section, first, in step S602, the first start reservation storage number RaN in the first result display section reservation area Ra is decremented by one. In subsequent step S603, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. After that, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3rd area→2nd area, 4th area→3rd area, and so on.

In the following step S606, the second result display flag (second result display part information) is stored in the second result display part flag storage area (second result display part information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is erased; if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display section flag is information for specifying which of the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is the start of the current variable display.

In the subsequent step S607, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set which is information for making the effect control device 82, which is a control device on the sub side, recognize that the data in the reservation area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the data is to be shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first result display section, that is, the upper operation port 33 A shift command including information indicating compatibility is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. - 特許庁After that, the data setting process is terminated.

The shift command set at step S607 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 17). In the production control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the first reservation light emitting part 45 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the first reservation display area Ga of the pattern display device 41 correspond to the decrease in the number of reservations. and execute the process to change it. This will be explained in detail later.

In the data setting process for the second result display portion, first, in step S608, the second start pending storage number RbN in the second result display portion holding area Rb is decremented by one. In subsequent step S609, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. After that, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display portion reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S611, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display section reservation area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3rd area→2nd area, 4th area→3rd area, and so on.

In subsequent step S612, the second result display flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is not stored, the second result display flag is stored, and if it is stored, that state is maintained.

In the subsequent step S613, a shift command (shift generation information) is set which is information for making the effect control device 82, which is a control device on the sub side, recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reservation area to which the data is to be shifted this time corresponds to the second result display section reservation area Rb, that is, the lower operation port 34 A shift command including information on what is being done is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. - 特許庁After that, the data setting process is terminated.

The shift command set at step S613 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). In the production control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the second reservation light emitting part 46 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the second reservation display area Gb of the pattern display device 41 correspond to the decrease in the number of reservations. and execute the process to change it. This will be explained in detail later.

Next, fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the fluctuation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, whether or not a high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored in a high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. determine whether The high-probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the opening/closing execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variable jackpot result, and is erased when the normal jackpot result occurs after that.

If the mode is not the high-probability mode, the success/failure determination is performed by referring to the success/failure table for the low-probability mode in step S702. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as jackpot winning in the success/failure table for the low probability mode as shown in FIG. 8(a). determine whether or not there is On the other hand, if it is the high-probability mode, the success/failure determination is performed with reference to the success/failure table for the high-probability mode in step S703. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as jackpot winning in the success/failure table for the high probability mode as shown in FIG. 8(b). determine whether or not there is

After the process of step S702 or step S703, in steps S704 to S712, the process for setting the game result of the current game round is executed, and in the current game round, the first result display unit AS or the first 2, and executes processing for setting the stop result when ending the variable display executed in one of the result display sections BS. In this case, when setting the stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information group) stored in the stop result table storage area 224 as stop result information group storage means in the ROM 203 are referred to.

Specifically, first, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is a big win. When the jackpot is won, in steps S705 to S711, the process for setting the game result and the stop result when the jackpot is won is executed.

In step S705, it is determined whether or not the RAM 204 stores the second result display unit flag. If the second result display section flag is not stored, in step S706 the distribution table for the first result display section (see FIG. 9A) is referred to and the distribution determination is performed. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical range of the normal jackpot result, the numerical range of the non-explicit 2R variable probability jackpot result, the numerical range of the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, and the 15R probability variable jackpot result. Determine which of the resulting numeric ranges is in.

On the other hand, if the second result display unit flag is stored, the allocation determination is performed with reference to the allocation table for the second result display unit (see FIG. 9B) in step S707. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot results or the numerical range of the 15R probability variable jackpot results.

After the process of step S706 or step S707, it is determined in step S708 whether or not the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is the probability variable jackpot result. In the case of the probability variable jackpot result, in step S709, the state in which either the stop result is displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS in the current game round in which the probability variable jackpot result occurs. Execute stop result setting processing for the probability variable jackpot for setting whether to end the variable display. Also, in step S709, information for specifying which probability variable jackpot result is the result of the winning/failure determination of the current game round is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204 in the MPU 202 . Specifically, in step S709, either the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variable flag, or the 15R probability variable flag is stored. After that, the process proceeds to step S713.

On the other hand, if the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability variable jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the normal jackpot stop result table is referred to, and the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired, and the address information is stored in the RAM 204. Store in the result address storage area. After that, in step S711, information for specifying whether the result of the winning/losing determination of the current game round is the normal jackpot result in the MPU 202 is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. FIG. Specifically, in step S711, the normal flag is stored. After that, the process proceeds to step S713.

If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a jackpot winning, a negative determination is made in step S704, and the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, in the current game turn in which the result is a loss, a stop result is displayed in the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS to end the variable display. Execute the stop result setting process. Also, in step S712, the information for specifying that the win/loss determination result of the current game round is a loss result in the MPU 202 is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. FIG. Specifically, in step S712, either the normal out flag or the special out flag is stored. After that, the process proceeds to step S713.

After executing any one of steps S709, S711, and S712, in step S713, to set the variable display time of the current game round in the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS. setting processing for the variable display time of .

The variable display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the variable display time setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the game result of this time is one of the big hit result and the special loss result. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variable flag, the 15R probability variable flag, the normal flag and the special deviation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the game result of this time is an out-of-ordinary result, the process proceeds to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win display will occur on the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, when the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the reach indication, an affirmative determination is made in step S802 as the occurrence of the reach indication. The reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to when identifying the presence or absence of the reach occurrence using the value of the reach random number counter C3.

If an affirmative determination is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process proceeds to step S803, and the variable display time table for reach generation stored in the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is referred to, and the current Variation display time information corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS is acquired, and in step S804, the variation display time information is stored in the variation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. ). After that, the setting process is terminated.

That is, in the present embodiment, if the result of the winning lottery is the result of shifting to the opening/closing execution mode (either jackpot result and special losing result), or the result of the same winning lottery becomes the normal losing result and reach generation When winning the lottery, it is configured to execute reach display.

Here, the reach display is provided with normal reach and super reach, which have different variable display modes. Variable display time information corresponding to normal reach and super reach is set in the variable display time table for reach generation, and by referring to the table, variable display time information corresponding to each reach display is acquired. be. Regarding the determination of the type of reach display, a table is provided in which the type of reach display corresponds to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. A corresponding reach indication is determined. The variable display time table for reach generation will be described later in detail.

Furthermore, the fluctuation display time table for reach occurrence corresponds to the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of a probability variable jackpot result, the variable display time is set so that the combination of specific symbols can be stopped and displayed, and in the case of the normal jackpot result, the combination of non-specific patterns can be stopped and displayed. , a variable display time is set.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S802, the variable display time table for reach non-occurrence stored in the variable display time table storage area 223 is referred to in step S805, and the value of the current variation type counter CS is obtained, and in step S806, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area. After that, the setting process is terminated. It should be noted that the variable display time information at the time of reach non-occurrence is set so that the variable display time becomes shorter as the number N of start suspension memories increases. The variable display time table for reach non-occurrence will be described later in detail.

In addition, in the situation where the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, compared to the case where the number of pending information is the same, compared to the situation where the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, the reach non-reach is selected so that a shorter variable display time is selected. Although the occurrence variable display time table is set, it is not limited to this, and the selected variable display time may be the same, or the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time at the occurrence of the ready-to-win, and the variable display time to be easily selected and the variable display time to be difficult to be selected are different between when the jackpot is won and when the winning is reached. may be configured. Also, the variable display time table for probability variable jackpot, the variable display time table for normal jackpot, the variable display time table for loss reach, and the variable display time table for complete loss may be individually set.

As described above, the variable display time of each game round is determined using the presence or absence of reach occurrence, the type of reach display, the number of pending information, the value of the variable type counter, and the like as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game round is the content of other pending information, specifically, the information for judging the jackpot, the information for judging the type, and the information for judging reach, which are included in the other pending information, as parameters. determined without

Returning to the description of the fluctuation start process (FIG. 16), after step S713, the fluctuation start command and the type command are set in step S714. The variable start command includes information on presence/absence of reach occurrence and information on variable display time. Also, the type command includes information on the game result. In other words, the type command includes information on the game result, information on the 15R probability variable jackpot result, information on the normal jackpot result, information on the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, information on the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, information on the special loss result, and the like. included.

The variation start command and the type command set in step S714 are transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect in the game round based on the received variation start command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a variable display mode of the pattern on the pattern display device 41, and the determined variable display mode of the pattern is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. be. The display control device 212 controls the display of the pattern display device 41 based on the display content command received from the performance control device 82 so that the symbols corresponding to each game round are variably displayed.

After that, in step S715, of the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS, the result display portion corresponding to the current round of the game is caused to start the variable display of the pattern. In this case, if the second result display section flag is not stored in the RAM 204, it is specified that the result display section corresponding to the current game round is the first result display section AS, and the second result display section flag is set. If it is stored, the second result display section BS is specified as the result display section corresponding to the current game round. After that, the fluctuation start processing is terminated.

Returning to the description of the game round control process (FIG. 14), when the main display unit 43 is performing the variable display, the game round progressing process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game round progressing process, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game round has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 has become "0". The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 17), as described above. Also, the value of this set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started.

If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display processing, display control is performed on the result display section (light emission control of each display segment) so that each display segment is turned on and off in a predetermined order in the result display section related to the current game round. , ends this game round control process.

If the variation display time has elapsed, variation end processing is executed in step S508. In the fluctuation ending process, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any one of the above steps S709, S710 and S712 is specified, and the main display unit 43 stops and displays the pattern corresponding to the information. It controls the main display section 43 .

In the subsequent step S509, a fluctuation end command is set. After that, the game round control process is terminated. The fluctuation end command set at step S509 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The performance control device 82 transmits the received fluctuation end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 212 receives the variation end command to confirm and display (final stop display) the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round.

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Next, the game state transition processing of step S404 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress. If it is not in the opening/closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variable display of the pattern in the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS of one game cycle has ended. If it is not the timing at which the variable display ends, the game state transition processing is ended as it is.

If it is the timing at which the variable display ends, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the game result of the current game round corresponds to the transition to the opening/closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variable flag, the 15R probability variable flag, the normal jackpot flag, or the special outlier flag is stored in the RAM 204 . If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition processing is terminated.

If any of the above flags is stored, the opening/closing execution mode start processing is executed in step S904. In the start process, an opening waiting time (starting waiting period) is set for waiting without starting the opening of the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 for the opening of the opening/closing execution mode. Specifically, the waiting time information for opening stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 . In this case, the waiting time information to be set differs depending on whether the opening/closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode or not. set to be short. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

In the subsequent step S905, round display start processing for notifying the type of the current opening/closing execution mode is executed. In the round display start process, first, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204 is confirmed. Then, the stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from among the stop result data group stored in the ROM 203, and the content of the number of rounds is confirmed from the specified stop result data. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section RS in the main display section 43 . As a result, information on the round related to the output is displayed on the round display section RS.

In the subsequent step S906, it is determined whether or not the current opening/closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RAM 204 stores either the 15R probability variation flag or the normal jackpot flag. If the high-frequency winning mode is not set, that is, if the low-frequency winning mode is selected, "2" is set in the round counter area RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S907. The round counter area RC is a counter area for counting the number of times the big winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, in the case of the high-frequency winning mode, "15" is set in the round counter area RC in step S908.

After executing the process of step S907 or step S908, an opening command is set in step S909. This set opening command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This opening command includes information indicating whether the mode is the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The content of this effect includes the display mode in the pattern display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the pattern display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so that display (for example, moving image display) corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode of this time is performed.

In the subsequent step S910, after executing the external signal setting process, the game state transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variable flag, the 15R probability variable flag, or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any flag is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the jackpot signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine 10 generates a jackpot in the management control device. you can figure out what you did.

In addition, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variable flag, the 15R probability variable flag, the normal jackpot flag, or the special outlier flag is stored in the RAM 204. When the flag is stored, the signal output state of the output terminal for the jackpot and special win signal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and special win signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot and special loss signals is connected to the management control device on the gaming hall side, the jackpot and special loss signals are output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine is operated by the management control device. 10, it can be grasped that the opening/closing execution mode has occurred.

On the other hand, if it is not in the opening/closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S911. In step S911, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the game state transition processing is terminated as it is. When the waiting time for opening has passed, the big winning opening opening/closing process is executed in step S912. Here, the processing for opening and closing the big winning opening will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 32a is being opened. Specifically, this determination is made based on the drive state of the variable winning drive section 32c. When the big winning opening 32a is not open, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is "0" in step S1002, and the timer area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is determined in step S1003. Determine whether the value of T is "0".

When the value of the round counter area RC is "0" or when the value of the timer area T is not "0", the main prize winning opening opening/closing process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter area RC is not "0" and the value of the timer area T is "0", the process advances to step S1004 to drive the variable prize winning driving section 32c to open the big prize winning opening 32a. state.

In subsequent step S1005, setting processing for each round is executed. Setting processing for each round will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency winning mode is set. In the case of the high-frequency winning mode, in step S1102, "15000" (that is, 30 seconds) is set in the timer area T in order to measure the opening/closing timing of opening and closing the big winning opening 32a. The count value set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started, that is, at a cycle of 2 msec. In the subsequent step S1103, "10" is set in the winning counter area PC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in order to count the number of winnings of the game balls into the big winning opening 32a. After that, the setting process is terminated.

If it is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if it is the low-frequency winning mode, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer area T in step S1104. , set "6". After that, the setting process is terminated.

After executing the setting process for each round in the big winning opening opening/closing process (FIG. 19), an opening command is set in step S1006, and this big winning opening opening/closing process ends. This set opening command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This release command includes information as to whether it is the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode. A performance control device 82 determines the contents of the performance corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode based on the received open command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the performance are executed.

Also, when the big winning opening is open in step S1001, the process proceeds to step S1007, and it is determined whether or not the value of the timer area T is "0". If the value of the timer area T is not "0", it is determined by the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 32 whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 32a in step S1008. If no prize has been won, the main prize winning opening opening/closing process is terminated. On the other hand, if a prize has been won, the value of the prize counter area PC is decremented by 1 in step S1009, and then in step S1010 it is determined whether or not the value of the prize counter area PC is "0". If it is not 0, the main prize winning opening opening/closing process is terminated.

If the value of the timer area T is "0" at step S1007, or if the value of the winning counter area PC is "0" at step S1010, it means that the conditions for closing the big winning opening are established. In such a case, in step S1011, the variable winning drive unit 32c is brought into a non-driving state to close the big winning opening 32a.

In the following step S1012, the value of the round counter area RC is decremented by 1, and in step S1013, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is "0". If the value of the round counter area RC is not "0", it is determined in step S1014 whether or not the mode is the high frequency winning mode.

In the high frequency winning mode, set "1000" (ie 2 sec) in the timer area T, and in the case of the low frequency winning mode, set "100" (ie 0.2 sec) in the timer area T. do. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the period during which the large winning opening 32a is closed between rounds is set shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. Thereafter, in step S1017, a closing command is set, and the main winning opening opening/closing process is terminated. This set closing command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This closing command includes information as to whether it is the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode. A performance control device 82 determines the contents of the performance corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode based on the received closing command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the performance are executed.

If it is determined in step S1013 that the value of the round counter area RC is "0", ending start processing is executed in step S1018. In the start process, an ending waiting time is set for waiting without starting the next game round for the ending of the opening/closing execution mode. Specifically, the waiting time information for the ending stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 . In this case, the waiting time information to be set differs depending on whether the opening/closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode or not. set to be short. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

After that, in step S1019, after setting the ending command, the main winning opening opening/closing process is terminated. This set ending command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This ending command includes information indicating whether the mode is the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of this effect includes the display mode in the pattern display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the pattern display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so that display (for example, moving image display) corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode of this time is performed.

Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 18), after executing the big winning opening opening/closing process in step S912, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is "0" in step S913. In S914, it is determined whether or not the standby time for the ending has passed. If the value of the round counter area RC is not "0" or if the waiting time for the ending has not passed, the game state transition processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the round counter area RC is "0" and the waiting time for the ending has passed, then in step S915, transition processing at the end of the open/close execution mode is executed. Here, the transition processing at the end of the opening/closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the RAM 204 stores the 15R probability variation flag or the explicit 2R probability variation flag. If any flag is stored, in step S1202 a flag erasing process for erasing the information for identifying the game state is executed. Specifically, if the opening/closing execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the high frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and if they are not already stored, the state is maintained. In step S1203, the high-probability mode flag is stored, and in step S1204, the high-frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the game state shifts to a game state in which the win/loss lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode (hereinafter, the game state is also referred to as a special advantageous state). After executing the process of step S1204, this transfer process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1201 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the explicit 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not the non-explicit 2R probability variation flag is stored. When the non-explicit 2R probability variation flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1206. After that, in step S1207, the high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the game state shifts to a game state in which the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. After executing the process of step S1207, this transfer process is terminated.

When it is determined that the non-explicit 2R probability variation flag is not stored in step S1205, it is determined whether or not the normal jackpot flag is stored in step S1208. When the normal jackpot flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1209. After that, in step S1210, the high-frequency support flag is stored, and in step S1211, "100" is set in the number-of-games counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. FIG. As a result, the game state shifts to a game state in which the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode ends when the number of game rounds continues 100 times, and then the game shifts to the normal game state in which the winning/failure lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. After executing the process of step S1211, the transition process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1208 that the normal jackpot flag is not stored, this shift processing is terminated as it is. In other words, when a special loss result is obtained and the opening/closing execution mode is entered, the game state of the game round resulting in the special loss result is maintained after the opening/closing execution mode ends.

Returning to the description of the game state transition processing (FIG. 18), after the transition processing at the end of the opening/closing execution mode in step S915 is completed, in step S916, round display termination processing is executed. In this process, the display control of the round display section RS in the main display section 43 is terminated so that the round display section RS is turned off. In other words, the round display in the round display part RS is started when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and ended when the opening/closing execution mode is finished. In this case, when the opening/closing execution mode is the low frequency winning mode, the opening and closing times of the large winning opening 32a are set to be less and the opening and closing times of the large winning opening 32a are set shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. . Therefore, the period during which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display section RS is shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. Furthermore, the result display stopped and displayed on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS is started when the game round ends and continues until the next game round starts. Therefore, when shifting to the open/close execution mode, the result display is started before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display section RS and is displayed until after the content of the number of rounds is displayed. Continued. That is, the result display is maintained for a longer period of time than the display of the contents of the number of rounds.

After that, in step S917, after the end processing of the open/close execution mode is executed, the game state transition processing is ended. In the end processing of the opening and closing execution mode, if the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variable flag, the 15R probability variable flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special loss flag are stored, they are erased and are not already stored. If so, keep it that way.

<Regarding pending notice>
Here, in the pachinko machine 10, the reservation notice corresponding to the contents of the reservation information stored in the reservation ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 is given at a predetermined timing before the start of the game round related to the reservation information. It is configured to be executed with probability. Therefore, the outline of this holding notice will be described with reference to FIG.

The suspension notice is performed using the stop result (combination of stop symbols) in the game round before the start of the game round of the suspension information subject to the suspension notice. Specifically, as a result of stopping the game round before the game round of the reserved information that is the target, the same symbol is formed without forming a combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot result on the activated line. are stopped in all of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 to suggest the content of the hold information that is the object of the hold notice.

For example, if the hold information that is the target of the hold notice is a probability variable jackpot result, as shown in FIG. , The same specific pattern is stop-displayed in all the pattern rows Z1 to Z3 without stopping the combination of the specific patterns on the effective line, and the game round is ended. In the following description, this stop mode is also referred to as a suspension notice stop mode.

This suspension notice is executed over a plurality of game rounds in the game rounds before the game round of the target hold information. That is, as the game round following the game round shown in FIG. 22(a), as shown in FIG. The game round is ended in the stop mode of the reservation notice by the pattern. Then, as shown in FIG. 22(c), in the game round subject to the pending notice, the combination of the specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line to end the game round, and the 15R probability variable jackpot result is generated. clarified.

Although the explanation with the drawing is omitted, if the hold information that is the target of the hold notice is a normal jackpot result, the game round before the game round that is the target of the hold notice is held by a non-specific pattern. A game round is ended in a stop mode of advance notice. After that, in the game turn of the reservation information which is the object of the reservation notice, the combination of the non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective line, and the game turn is ended, and the occurrence of the normal big win result is clearly indicated. By doing so, the player can grasp which jackpot result will be obtained in the game round of the reservation information that is the target of the reservation notice from the content of the reservation notice (stop result). .

This reservation notice is executed with a predetermined probability for the reservation information that results in one of the jackpot results, and is also executed with a predetermined probability for the reservation information that results in a normal failure. In this case, since the hold information that is the target of the hold notice is a normal deviation result, when it comes to the game turn that is the target of the hold notice, the combination of the specific pattern (non-specific pattern) is stopped on the effective line. and the same specific pattern (non-specific pattern) is stopped and displayed in all the pattern rows Z1 to Z3, and the game round is ended. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22(d), in a predetermined number (two) of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the target symbol is stopped, and in the remaining symbol rows, the target symbol is The pattern of , is shifted from all effective lines by one pattern to the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side and stopped. That is, the target symbol is stopped outside the frame. In the following description, this stop mode will also be referred to as a stop mode of deviating hold notice.

Next, the electrical configuration and control processing regarding the hold notice will be described.

<Regarding the electrical configuration of the production control device 82 and the display control device 212>
The electrical configuration of the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212 will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

An MPU 242 is mounted on a performance control board 241 provided in the performance control device 82 . The MPU 242 includes a ROM 243 storing various control programs and fixed value data to be executed by the MPU 242, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 243. A RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, etc. are incorporated. In addition, it is not essential that the ROM 243 and the RAM 244 are integrated into one chip for the MPU 242, and they may be individually integrated into chips. This also applies to MPUs of other control devices.

The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242 . From the main control device 81, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command or a hold command described later is received. It also receives game round control commands (game round control information) such as a variation start command, a type command, and a variation end command. Also, it receives opening/closing execution mode commands (opening/closing execution mode information) such as an opening command and an ending command.

As already described, the output side of the MPU 242 is connected to the holding light emitting units 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display light emitting unit 63 and speaker unit 64 provided to the front door frame 14. In addition, a display control device 212 is connected.

The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which are mounted an MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257. there is

The MPU 252 receives, from the effect control device 82, a pending display control command (holding display control information) for holding display control, a game round control command (game round control information) for performing variable display of symbols, It receives an opening/closing execution mode command (opening/closing execution mode information) for displaying moving images during the opening/closing execution mode. Then, it analyzes the received commands or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, to generate an internal command for the VDP 255).

The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for background images.

The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 252 . These work data, flags, etc. are stored in each area of the work RAM 254 .

The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the pattern display device 41 . Since the VDP 255 is made into an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance should be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 252 and the video RAM 257 to intervene in the reading and writing of data.

The character ROM 256 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as patterns displayed on the pattern display device 41 . The character ROM 256 holds bitmap format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like.

It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and store image data and the like in each character ROM 256 . It is also possible to configure the character ROM 256 to store the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 .

The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the pattern display device 41, and by rewriting the content of the video RAM 257, the display content of the pattern display device 41 is changed.

<Regarding processing related to pending notice>
Next, the processing related to the pending notice executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 and the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 will be described. As the processing related to the pending notice, the aforementioned pending confirmation processing (step S305 in FIG. 12) and pending command setting processing (step S306 in FIG. 12) are set, and each of these processing is timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10), which is set as part of the process of step S205. In other words, the suspension confirmation process and the suspension command setting process are configured to be executed at the timing when the winning to the operation ports 33 and 34 occurs.

The pending confirmation process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Confirmation process for holding>
In the hold confirmation process, in step S1301, the start hold storage numbers RaN and RbN stored in the hold areas Ra and Rb of the hold ball storage area 232 and the total hold number storage area of the hold ball storage area 232 are stored. The stored common pending number CRN is read, and information on the pending number is stored in the register of the MPU 202 . After that, in steps S1302 to S1306, it is checked whether or not the information on the winning of the jackpot is included in the pending information acquired by the winning of this time.

Specifically, first in step S1302, information for big hit determination among the pending information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34, that is, the acquired big hit random number counter Grasp the value of C1.

In subsequent step S1303, it is determined whether or not the mode is the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the current lottery mode is the low-probability mode by determining whether or not the high-probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204 . In the case of the low-probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1304, and the information for determining the jackpot (the value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1302 by referring to the success/failure table for the low-probability mode is information corresponding to the jackpot winning. Identify inclusion in a group. If it is the high probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1305, and the information for judging the big hit (the random number counter C1 value) is included in the information set as jackpot winning.

After step S1304 or step S1305, the process proceeds to step S1306, and it is determined whether or not the information for judging the big hit (the value of the big hit random number counter C1) grasped in step S1302 corresponds to the result of the big win or the special loss. If it corresponds to the jackpot winning or special losing result, the big winning information or the special losing information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1307, and the confirming process for this reservation is finished as it is.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1306, the process proceeds to step S1308. In step S1308, out of the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning prize to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 information for out-reach determination, that is, the value of the acquired reach random number counter C3 is grasped. .

In the following step S1309, the reach determination table (reach determination information group) stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to, and the reach determination information (reach random number counter C3 value) is included in the information set as reach winning.

After executing the process of step S1309, the process advances to step S1310 to determine whether or not the reach determination information (the value of the reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1308 corresponds to the occurrence of reach. If reach occurrence is supported, the reach occurrence information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1311, and then this confirmation process ends. On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the occurrence of reach, the confirmation process is terminated as it is.

<Processing for setting hold command>
Next, the process of setting a pending command will be described. The pending command setting process is a process for allowing the performance control device 82 side to grasp the propriety determination result of the pending information and the variable display time.

Here, first, the variable display time of each game round will be explained again.

As already described, the variable display time in the game round is set in the variable time setting process (step S713, FIG. 17) of the variable start process (FIG. 16). In this process, when the reach indication occurs, the variable display time table for reach occurrence is referred to, and when the reach indication does not occur, the variable display time is set by referring to the variable display time table for reach non-occurrence. .

In this pachinko machine 10, normal reach and super reach are set for the reach display. Here, the super reach is a reach display in which the expectation of winning the jackpot is set higher than that of the normal reach. Further, super reach A and super reach B are set for the super reach. The super reach A and the super reach B are set such that the super reach A has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the super reach B, and the performance contents are also different. Specifically, super reach A is set to reproduce a live-action movie, and super reach B is set to reproduce an animation movie.

The fluctuation display time table for reach generation and the fluctuation display time table for reach non-occurrence will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the reach generation fluctuation display time table, as shown in FIG. 26(a), the type of reach display and the fluctuation display time are uniquely determined by the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the held ball storage area 232. It is Specifically, if the game result is any of the jackpot results or special losing results, that is, if the game result is a game result that shifts to the opening/closing execution mode, the ready-to-win display is generated regardless of the ready-to-win random number counter C3. In this case, the variation type counter CS determines the type of reach display and the variation display time. Specifically, the probability of selecting both super reach A and B is higher than that of normal reach, and the probability of selecting super reach B is higher than that of super reach A. The variable display time of each reach display is longer for both super reach A and B than for normal reach. More specifically, when the variation type counter CS is "0 to 49", super reach A is selected, when "50 to 179", super reach B is selected, and "180 to 199" normal reach is selected. The variable display time is "60 sec" when both super reach A and B are selected, and the variable display time is "30 sec" when normal reach is selected.

When the game result is a normal failure result, whether or not the reach indication occurs is determined by the value of the reach random number counter C3, and the reach indication occurs when the reach random number counter C3 is "200 to 239". As the type of reach display, the probability that normal reach is selected is set higher than both super reach A and B, and when the fluctuation type counter CS is "0 to 9", super reach A is selected, " In the case of "10-39", the super reach B is selected, and in the case of "40-199", the normal reach is selected. When both super reach A and B are selected, the variable display time is set to "60 sec". When normal reach is selected, the variable display time is set to "30 sec".

In the reach non-occurrence variable display time table, as shown in FIG. 26(b), the variable display time is set to be shorter as the number of common reservations CRN increases. Specifically, when the common pending number CRN is "1", the variable display time is "21 sec", when it is "2" or "3", the variable display time is "9 sec", and "4" or more. In this case, the variable display time is "3 sec". Therefore, when a large number of reserved information are stored in the reserved ball storage area 232, the variable display time is shortened, and the progress of the game becomes smooth. In addition, even if the hold information is not stored or if the stored number is small, the variable display time is lengthened so that the period during which the game is not executed is shortened as much as possible. It's becoming

The pending command setting process will now be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not information corresponding to any one of the jackpot results or special losing results is stored as the information stored in step S1307. If information corresponding to any one of the jackpot result or the special loss result is stored, in steps S1402 and S1403, the information on the type of the jackpot result or the information on the special loss result and the information on the variable display time are stored. A process for making the effect control device 82 grasp is executed. Specifically, in step S1402, if it is one of the jackpot results, grasp the jackpot type counter C2 of the reservation information and acquire the distribution table, the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, the non-explicit 2R probability variable It grasps which one of the jackpot result, the 15R probability variable jackpot result, and the normal jackpot result the hold information corresponds to, and further confirms the change type counter CS of the hold information to grasp the change display time. Further, in step S1402, if the result is a special failure, the change display time is grasped by confirming the change type counter CS of the hold information. As already explained, the ready-to-win display always occurs in the case of either the jackpot result or the special losing result, so the fluctuation display time can be grasped based on the fluctuation type counter CS.

And in step S1403, the pending command is set as a transmission target to the effect control device 82, and the setting processing of this pending command is terminated. The hold command includes information on the game result of the hold information of this time and information on the variable display time. The hold command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The production control device 82 executes the light emission control of the holding light emitting units 45 and 46 based on the received holding command, and controls the display control device 212 to hold in the holding display areas Ga and Gb of the pattern display device 41. Execute processing to change the image for use.

In addition, although it is configured that the information on the game result is included in the pending command, it is configured to include the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2. The game result may be grasped by the effect control device 82 based on the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2. In addition, although the pending command includes information on the variable display time, it is configured to include information on the variable type counter CS, and a table similar to the variable display time table of the main control unit 81 is created on the effect control device 82 side. The variable display time may be grasped by the effect control device 82 based on the variable type counter CS. These are the same for other pending commands.

If information corresponding to the big hit result or the special loss result is not stored in the determination result storage area in step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1404. In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the hold information causes the ready-to-win display. Specifically, the numerical value information of the reach random number counter C3 is acquired, and when the reach random number counter C3 is "200 to 239", it is determined that the reach display is pending information.

If the hold information causes the reach display, in step S1405, the change display time of the hold information is grasped. In this process, the change type counter CS of the pending information and the change display time table for reach generation (FIG. 26(a)) are obtained to grasp the change display time.

If the hold information does not cause the ready-to-win display at step S1404, at step S1406, the change display time of the hold information is uniformly set to 21 sec without being based on the information of the change type counter CS.

Here, the timing at which the pending command setting process is executed is the timing at which the game ball has entered one of the operation ports 33 and 34, and is one process included in the game round control process (FIG. 14). This is different from the timing at which the variable display time is set in a certain variable start process (FIG. 16). Therefore, the variable display time of the hold information grasped in the hold command setting process (FIG. 27) and the variable display time set in the change start process (FIG. 16) may differ from each other. there is

That is, since the fluctuation display time at the time of reach occurrence is determined based on the information of the fluctuation type counter CS (see FIG. 26 (a)), if the fluctuation type counter CS is the same value, it is grasped or set in both processes There is no difference in the variable display time between On the other hand, since the variable display time when reach does not occur is determined based on the common pending number CRN (see FIG. 26(b)), depending on the winning status after the pending command setting process, grasp or set in both processes There may be differences in the variable display time that is used. Therefore, in step S1406, a provisional variable display time (21 sec) is set as the variable display time of the pending information, and if it differs from the actual variable display time, it is corrected each time.

After executing the process of step S1405 or step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1403. As already explained, in step S1403, the pending command is set as a transmission target to the effect control device 82, and the process of setting this pending command is ended. In addition to information on the current game result, the hold command includes information on the type of ready-to-win display if it occurs, and information on the variable display time grasped in the process of step S1405 or step S1406. ing. The hold command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 82 at step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The production control device 82 executes the light emission control of the holding light emitting units 45 and 46 based on the received holding command, and controls the display control device 212 to display the holding image in the holding display area Ga of the pattern display device 41. Execute the process to change the .

<Regarding processing related to pending notice executed by MPU 242 of effect control device 82>
Next, processing related to the pending notice executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 will be described. The processing executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 is roughly divided into a command corresponding processing for holding control and a variable display control processing.

<Processing for hold control commands>
First, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28, the hold control command handling process will be described. In the hold control command handling process, when the hold command transmitted by the main controller 81 is received, the process corresponding to the information contained in the received hold command is executed. It should be noted that the pending command handling process is repeatedly activated at a predetermined cycle (for example, a cycle of 2 msec).

In the hold control command handling process, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not a hold command has been received. A pending command received from the main control device 81 is stored in a command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the effect control device 82 . The command storage area 248 is configured as a ring buffer that can individually store a plurality of commands and read out from the previously stored commands. The processing corresponding to the command can be executed satisfactorily. At the time of determination in step S1501, it is determined whether or not a pending command has been received in the current read target area in the command storage area 248. FIG.

If a pending command has been received, in step S1502, a process of adding 1 to the number SN of secondary pending storage provided in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244 is executed. The secondary side reserved memory number SN corresponds to the common reserved number CRN on the side of the main controller 81 and reflects the total reserved number based on winnings to the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 . In the subsequent step S1503, it is determined whether or not the suspension notice flag is stored in the suspension notice flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244. FIG. The suspension notice flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to recognize that the condition for executing the suspension notice is satisfied.

If the reservation notice flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1504 to execute the reservation notice lottery process. The reservation notice lottery process is a process of drawing lots to determine whether or not to execute the reservation notice based on the reservation information received this time. The MPU 242 acquires lottery tables from various table storage areas 245 in the ROM 243, acquires lottery counters from various counter areas 249 in the RAM 244, and uses these lottery tables and counters to execute pending notice. A lottery will be held to decide whether or not to do so. In the present embodiment, if the hold information acquired this time is one of the jackpot results, it is easier to win the lottery than if it is a losing result, and the hold information acquired this time is hold information corresponding to reach occurrence. In this case, it is easier to win the lottery than in the case of pending information corresponding to non-occurrence of reach.

In the subsequent step S1505, it is determined whether or not the lottery has been won in the lottery process of step S1504. When winning, the process advances to step S1506 to execute processing for storing a pending notice flag. Then, in subsequent step S1507, a numerical value corresponding to the number of game rounds to be executed up to the game round related to the hold information received this time is input to the suspension notice counters provided in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244. FIG. This suspension notice counter is a counter for the MPU 242 to grasp the number of games up to the game round related to the suspension information for which the suspension notice is to be executed in a situation where the suspension notice is to be executed.

For example, if the number of game rounds to be executed before the game rounds related to the currently received hold information is "3", the hold notice counter will display "4" including the game rounds related to the currently received hold information. is entered. In this case, in the present embodiment, the hold information based on the winning to the lower working port 34 is preferentially (first) digested than the holding information based on the winning to the upper working port 33. The numerical value input to the counter takes into consideration the configuration of this priority digestion. That is, for example, the hold information received this time is the hold information based on the winning to the lower working port 34, and the holding information already stored is three based on the winning to the upper working port 33, and the lower working port 34 If there is one game based on winning a prize, the number of game rounds to be executed until the game round related to the pending information received this time is "2" times including the game round related to the pending information received this time. Become. In this case, the number SN of secondary reserved storage is "5" as a result of the processing in step S1502, but "2" is input to the reservation notice counter in step S1507. By doing so, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of times the game is played in the situation where the suspension notice is performed.

When the suspension notice flag is stored in step S1503, when the suspension notice lottery is not won in step S1505, or after the processing of step S1507 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1508. In step S1508, pending display determination processing is executed. In this process, the type of pending image to be displayed in the pending display areas Ga and Gb is determined based on the information on the game result and the information on the variable display time included in the received pending command. For example, when the game result is one of the jackpot results, a hold image different in color and shape from the normal hold image is displayed with a predetermined probability, or even if the game result is a non-normal result, a variable display is displayed. When the time is long (for example, when it is a variable display time corresponding to super reach), a pending image different in color and shape from the normal pending image is displayed.

In the subsequent step S1509, a hold increase process is executed. In this processing, the light emission control of the pending light emitting units 45 and 46 is performed in accordance with the increase of the pending information, and a command corresponding to the increase of the pending information is output to the display control device 212 . This command includes the information of the reserved image determined in step S1508 and the information of the secondary side reserved storage number SN. Based on the received command, the display control device 212 reads data corresponding to the pending image determined in step S1508 from the pending image data storage area stored in the character ROM 256, and reads data corresponding to the secondary pending storage number SN. The pattern display device 41 is controlled to display in the unit reserved display areas Ga1 to Ga4 and Gb1 to Gb4. In step S1509, the game result information and the numerical value information corresponding to the variable display time included in the received hold command are stored in the hold storage area 260 provided in the RAM 244. FIG.

Here, as shown in FIG. 24, the storage storage area 260 for holding corresponds to the holding ball storage area 232 on the main controller 81 side, and is divided into a first secondary holding area 261 and a second secondary holding area 262. I have. The first secondary reservation area 261 and the second secondary reservation area 262 each have four storage areas, ie, a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area. Each area is set so as to be able to store the information on the game result and the information on the variable display time included in each hold command. Then, in step S1509, it is determined whether the received hold command is based on the winning of the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34, Information on the game result and the variable display time are stored in an area where win/fail judgment is executed. After the process of step S1509 is executed, the hold control command handling process ends.

On the other hand, if no hold command has been received in step S1501, it is determined in step S1510 whether or not a shift command has been received. If the shift command has not been received, the pending control command handling process is terminated, and if the shift command has been received, the secondary side pending storage number SN is subtracted by 1 in step S1511. . Then, in step S1512, shift processing is executed. In the shift process, data in each storage area in the reserved storage area 260 is shifted.

That is, in the shift process, whether the shift command received this time corresponds to the validity determination of the reservation information stored in the first result display section reservation area Ra, or whether it is stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb. It is determined whether it corresponds to the validity determination of the reservation information. Then, the information stored in the secondary execution area 263 is erased, the information stored in the first area of the corresponding secondary reservation areas 261 and 262 is shifted to the secondary execution area 263, and the second area → Various information stored in each area is shifted in the order of the first area, the third area→the second area, and the fourth area→the third area. Further, in the shift process, the light emission control of the pending light emitting units 45 and 46 is performed in accordance with the decrease of the pending information, and a command corresponding to the decrease of the pending information is output to the display control device 212 . The display control device 212 controls the pattern display device 41 to change the display of the corresponding unit reserved display areas Ga1 to Gs4 and Gb1 to Gb4 based on the received command. After the process of step S1512 is executed, the hold control command handling process is terminated.

<Variation display control processing>
Next, the variable display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The variable display control process is a process that is activated after the pending display control command handling process is executed.

In the variable display control process, when a variable command transmitted from the main controller 81 is received, the symbol display device 41 starts variable display of symbols for one game and variable display of the main display area P. , when receiving a variation end command transmitted from the main controller 81, a process of final stop display (fixed stop display) of the variable display of the pattern and the variable display of the main display area P is executed.

That is, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, at step S1601, it is determined whether or not one game round is being executed. If one game round is not being executed, it is determined in step S1602 whether or not a variation command has been received. If the command for variation has not been received, the variable display control process is terminated. If the variation command has been received, the variation start processing is executed in step S1603, and then the variation display control processing is terminated. On the other hand, if one game is being executed, it is determined in step S1604 whether or not a variation end command has been received. If the fluctuation end command has not been received, the variable display control process is terminated after executing the process for during fluctuation in step S1605. Further, when the fluctuation end command is received, the fluctuation display control process is ended after the fluctuation end process is executed in step S1606.

The fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation middle processing, and the fluctuation end processing will be described in detail below.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, in the process for start of fluctuation, in step S1701, the command for fluctuation received this time is read, and information on presence/absence of occurrence of reach and information on fluctuation display time are specified from the command. Further, as already explained, when the main controller 81 transmits a command for variation, it also transmits a type command. Therefore, in step S1701, read the type command received together with the variation command received this time, from the command, 15R probability variable jackpot result information, 2R non-explicit probability variable jackpot result information, 2R explicit probability variable jackpot result information, Information on game results such as information on normal jackpot results, information on special loss results, and information on normal loss results is specified. Then, in step S1701, from the specified information, information on the presence or absence of jackpot winning, information on the type of jackpot in the case of winning the jackpot, information on the presence or absence of reach occurrence in the case of non-winning in the jackpot, information on the presence or absence of reach occurrence, and variable display time Information is grasped, and the grasped information is stored in the register of the MPU 242 .

In the subsequent step S1702, it is determined whether or not the RAM 244 stores a suspension notice flag. If the reservation notice flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1703, and it is determined whether or not the specific game round flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM244. In the present embodiment, when the game round related to the hold information which is the object of the hold notice ends in the stop mode of the hold notice being lost, the next game round is set as the specific game round, and this specific game The round flag is a flag for specifying that the game round that the MPU 242 starts this time is the specific game round. If the specific game round flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1704, and normal stop result determination processing is executed.

In the stop result setting process of step S1704, for example, stop line determination process, symbol combination determination process, stop information address information storage process, and the like are executed. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, as already described, five effective lines L1 to L5 are set on the display screen G of the pattern display device 41, and when any one of the jackpot results is obtained, one of the A combination of jackpot symbols is stop-displayed on the active line. Further, when the ready-to-win display is displayed even if the result is not any of the jackpots, the combination of the ready-to-win symbols is stop-displayed on any of the effective lines. In this case, in the stop line determination process, a process for determining an effective line for stop-displaying the combination of various symbols is executed. In the symbol combination determination process, the combination information table provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and the symbol combination information corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is specified. A stop information table is provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 . In the stop information table, the information on the combination of each stop symbol with respect to the information on each activated line is set in one-to-one correspondence with the address information. In the stop information address storage process, the address information corresponding to the specified stop line information and pattern combination information is read from the stop information table, and the read stop information address information is stored in the RAM 244 as the stop information address. Store in area.

After executing the process of step S1704, normal effect pattern setting process is executed in step S1705. In the effect pattern setting process of step S1705, the effect pattern table provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and the variable display time information stored in the register of the MPU 242 in step S1701 and the The information of the effect pattern corresponding to both the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address is specified.

When the specific game round flag is stored in step S1703, the process for the specific game round is executed in steps S1706 to S1711. These processes will be described later in detail.

If the suspension notice flag is stored in step S1702, the process proceeds to step S1712. In step S1712, a process of subtracting 1 from the pending notice counter is executed. Then, in subsequent step S1713, it is determined whether or not the pending notice counter is "0" based on the processing result of step S1712. If the hold notice counter is not "0", that is, if the game round to be started this time is not the game round of the hold information subject to the hold notice, the process advances to step S1714 to perform stop result determination processing for hold notice. to run.

The suspension notice stop result determination process of step S1714 is substantially the same as the process of step S1704, and determines the stop result of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 so as to achieve the suspension notice stop mode. Concretely, the stop result is determined so that the combination of jackpot patterns is not stop-displayed on any of the effective lines and the same pattern for reservation notice is stopped on all the effective lines. In this case, the combination of symbols is determined with reference to a predetermined line (middle line L2) for the result of stopping, which is the stopping mode for advance notice of holding. That is, for example, the symbol to be the object of the pending notice is the main symbol to which "7" is added, the upper symbol row Z1 is the left line L1, the middle symbol row Z2 is the middle line L2, and the lower symbol row Z3 is the middle line. Taking as an example the case where the symbols subject to the pending notice are stopped on L2, the combination of the symbols on the middle line L2 is the main symbol with "7" from the top and the symbol with "6" attached. The stop mode for various holding notices is determined by the combination of the symbols on the middle line L2, such as the sub symbol between the main symbols, the main symbol with "7", and the main symbol with "7". It is In step S1714, the combination information table for pending notice provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and information on the combination of symbols on the intermediate line L2 for pending notice corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is obtained. Identify. Then, the address information of the specified combination of symbols is read from the stop information table of the ROM 243, and the address information is stored in the stop information address storage area of the RAM 244.

In subsequent step S1715, effect pattern determination processing for pending notice is executed. The process of step S1715 is generally the same as the process of step S1705, and the effect pattern table of the ROM 243 is referred to. Information of a performance pattern corresponding to both the information stored in the address storage area is specified.

If the pending notice counter is "0" in step S1713, that is, if the game round to be started this time is the game round of the pending information subject to the pending notice, the process advances to step S1716 to set the pending notice flag. Execute the clearing process. In this process, a negative determination is made in step S1503 at the time of subsequent hold acquisition, and the hold advance notice lottery process and the like are performed.

In the subsequent step S1717, it is determined whether or not the current game round is a game round corresponding to reach occurrence. As already explained, in the suspension notice lottery process in step S1504, if it is the suspension information corresponding to one of the jackpot results, if it is the suspension information corresponding to reach occurrence, other retention corresponding to reach non-occurrence It is set to win the pending notice even if it is information. In step S1717, it is determined whether or not the hold information that has triggered the hold notice is for the game round corresponding to the occurrence of reach as the current game round.

When it corresponds to reach occurrence, it advances to step S1718, and the stop result decision processing corresponding to reach occurrence is executed. This process is substantially the same as the process of step S1704, and the combination of ready-to-reach symbols is stop-displayed on any of the activated lines, and the information of the combination of symbols corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is specified. More specifically, in the case of any jackpot result, the pattern combination information is specified so that the jackpot pattern combination is stop-displayed on the effective line on which the ready-to-win pattern combination is stop-displayed. In addition, when it is not one of the jackpot results, the symbol combination information is specified so that the jackpot pattern combination is not stop-displayed on the effective line on which the ready-to-win pattern combination is stop-displayed. Then, the address information of the specified symbol combination information is grasped by referring to the stop information table of the ROM 243, and the grasped address information is stored in the stop address storage area of the RAM 244. FIG.

In the following step S1719, effect pattern determination processing for generating reach is executed. The effect pattern determination process of step S1719 is substantially the same as the process of step S1705. The information of the effect pattern corresponding to both the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address is specified.

If it is determined in step S1717 that it is a non-reachable game round, the process proceeds to step S1720. In step S1720, stop result determination processing for advance notice is executed. The stop result determination process of step S1720 is substantially the same as the process of step S1714, and determines the stop result of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 so as to be in the stop mode for the advance notice of loss hold. More specifically, in a predetermined number (two) of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the target symbols are stopped, and in the remaining symbol rows, all the target symbols are displayed. It is shifted by one symbol from the effective line to the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side and stopped. That is, the target pattern is shifted out of the frame and stopped. Incidentally, in the following description, the symbol row to be shifted and stopped is also called a special symbol row. In this case, similarly to the stop result determination process for the above-described hold notice, the stop result of the stop state for the miss hold notice is determined by combining symbols based on a predetermined line (middle line L2). That is, for example, the symbol that is the target of the notice of suspension is set as the main symbol with "7", the upper symbol row Z1 is the left line L1, and the middle symbol row Z2 is the middle line L2, respectively. A case will be described as an example in which the symbols that are on the line stop and the symbols that are subject to the reservation notice as the special symbol row Z3 stop at a position that is shifted by one symbol from the left line L1 to the fluctuation destination side. , the combination of the symbols of the middle line L2 is, from the top, the sub-symbol between the main symbol with "7" and the main symbol with "6", the main symbol with "7", and the main symbol with "8". , and so on, the stop mode for various loss hold notices is determined by the combination of the symbols on the middle line L2. In step S1720, by referring to the combination information table for loss hold notice provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243, the combination of symbols in the middle line L2 for loss hold notice corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is determined. Identify information. Then, the address information of the specified combination of symbols is read from the stop information table of the ROM 243, and the address information is stored in the stop information address storage area of the RAM 244.

In the subsequent step S1721, the effect pattern determination process for the notice of suspension of the game is executed. The effect pattern determination process in step S1721 is substantially the same as the process in step S1715. Referring to the effect pattern table in the ROM 243, the variable display time information stored in the register of the MPU 242 in step S1701 and the to specify the information of the effect pattern corresponding to both the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address.

Then, in subsequent step S1722, a process of storing the specific game round flag in the RAM 244 is executed. By performing this processing, it becomes possible to grasp that the previous game round ended in the stop mode of the loss pending notice in the process for starting the fluctuation of the next game round. Therefore, the processing when the affirmative determination is made in step S1703, that is, the processing when the specific game round flag is stored will be described below.

First, an overview will be given of special fluctuations that can occur in a specific game round.

In the present embodiment, as already explained, high-speed fluctuation display and low-speed fluctuation display are set as modes of fluctuation display of a plurality of symbols so that the fluctuation speed is relatively high and low. , a plurality of patterns are displayed with high-speed fluctuation, and then a combination of patterns corresponding to the result of the determination is stop-displayed. The special variation means that at least some of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed in the previous game cycle are stopped so as to form a predetermined combination of symbols without being accompanied by a variable display according to the high-speed variable display mode. This is a mode of variable display to be displayed. In this case, in the game cycle in which the special variation is executed, after the stop display due to the special variation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning/failure judgment result is displayed stopped after the variable display in the high-speed variation display mode of all symbols in the same manner as in the normal game cycle. Let In the special variation, among the symbols that are subject to the suspension notice in the above-described stop mode of the cancellation suspension notice, the symbol row that is shifted to the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side by one symbol from all the active lines and stopped, that is, The special pattern row is varied and stopped so as to be in a suspension notice stop mode. By doing so, even if the stop state of the cancellation and hold notice is displayed in the hold notice and the game round ends, if the special change is performed at the start of the next game round, the stop state of the hold notice will be displayed. Since it is displayed, it is possible to maintain the sense of anticipation. In this case, after that, the stop result corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination process is displayed in the game round in which the special variation is performed. As a result, it is possible to ensure the function of notifying the result of the success/failure determination process in one game round while performing an effect that changes the result in the previous game round.

If the specific game round flag is stored in step S1703, it is determined in step S1706 whether or not it is a continuous game round. The continuous game round here is not the game round related to the hold information acquired after the end of the previous game round, but the hold information stored in one of the first areas in the hold ball storage area 232. This is a game round that is started after being moved to the execution area AE. If it is not a continuous game round, after erasing the specific game round flag in step S1707, it proceeds to the step S1704 side and executes normal stop result and normal production pattern determination processing.

If it is a continuous game round, the process proceeds to step S1708, and it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game round is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 9 sec). The predetermined time determined in step S1708 is the time required for executing the special variation in the current game round and then executing the normal game round. If the time is less than the predetermined time, the process advances to step S1704 to determine the normal stop result and effect pattern.

If it is equal to or longer than the predetermined time in step S1708, the process proceeds to step S1709. In step S1709, a special fluctuation lottery process is executed. In the special variation lottery process, a special variation lottery table is obtained from the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 and a special variation lottery counter is obtained from the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 144, and the special variation is performed in the current game round. Select whether or not to generate it.

The special variation lottery table will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

As already explained, in the mode of stopping the notice of suspension of the draw, in two of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, the symbols subject to the notice of suspension are stopped on the effective line, and in the remaining symbol columns, This is a stop mode in which the target symbol is shifted by one symbol from all the active lines to the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side and stopped. In the lottery table for the special variation, the occurrence rate of the special variation, that is, the winning probability of the special variation lottery process, is increased by the special symbol row shifted to the variation destination side or the variation base side by one symbol from all the effective lines and stopped. configured differently. Specifically, the winning probability is the highest when the special symbol row is the middle symbol row Z2, and the winning probability is set to be higher in the order of the middle symbol row Z2, the lower symbol row Z3, and the upper symbol row Z1. ing.

That is, in FIG. 31, the symbol to be the target of the pending notice is exemplified as the main symbol to which "7" is attached, and the occurrence rate of the special variation is the special variation in the middle symbol row Z2 shown in FIG. The symbol row is the highest, followed by the lower symbol row Z3 shown in FIG. 31(b) is the special symbol row, and the upper symbol row Z1 shown in FIG. 31(a) is the special symbol row. A lottery table for special fluctuations is set so that the is the lowest.

As already explained, in normal game rounds, the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are stopped in a predetermined order, specifically in the order of upper symbol row Z1, lower symbol row Z3 and middle symbol row Z2. Stop. That is, the special variation lottery table is set so that the rate of occurrence of the special variation increases as the variation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 deviates in the symbol row whose stopping order is later. By doing so, the symbol row having a shorter period of time from the stop of the variation in the previous game round is more likely to be subjected to the special variation, and the player can easily understand the relationship between the symbol row which tends to fluctuate and the special symbol row. Become.

In addition, since the lower symbol row Z3 stops earlier than the middle symbol row Z2, the player prefers the lower symbol row Z3 to be the special symbol row rather than the middle symbol row Z2 to be the special symbol row. It can be quickly recognized that it will not be in the stop mode of the reservation notice in the game round. Specifically, in the case of FIG. 31(c), when the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 are stopped, the target symbols (the main symbols with "7") are in the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3. Since it is stopped, it can be expected that it will be a suspension notice stop mode until the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped after that. Then, it is grasped that the stop mode of the current game round does not become the suspension notice stop mode by the target symbol being shifted and stopped in the medium symbol row Z2. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 31(b), when the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 stop, the target symbol does not stop on the lower symbol row Z3, and at that point, the middle It can be grasped that the suspension notice stop mode does not occur without seeing the stop symbols of the symbol row Z2.

That is, rather than shifting and stopping the target symbols in the lower symbol row Z3 as described above, it is better to shift and stop in the middle symbol row Z2, expecting a suspension notice stop mode. Since the period of time is longer, the degree of disappointment in the case of the stop state of the loss hold notice in the game round can be greater in the middle symbol row Z2 than in the lower symbol row Z3. Therefore, by increasing the winning probability of the special variation of the middle symbol row Z2 as compared to the lower symbol row Z3 as described above, it is possible to enhance the effect of making the disappointed player want to play the game again.

On the other hand, when the target symbol is shifted and stopped in the upper symbol row Z1, it is difficult to recognize at this stage that this is the cause of the stop mode of the deviation hold notice. That is, when the upper symbol row Z1 stops, as shown in FIG. 31(a), the target symbols are shifted and stopped, but the main symbol with "6" is stopped on the middle line L2. At this point, the player recognizes the symbol stopped on the middle line L2 as the target symbol. After that, the main symbols to which "7" is added in the lower symbol row Z3 and the middle symbol row Z2 are stopped, so that the main symbol to which "7" is attached is the target symbol in this game round, And it is grasped that the stop mode of the game round this time was not the stop mode of the suspension notice but the stop mode of the missed hold notice. That is, when the upper symbol row Z1 is a special symbol row, when all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are stopped, the displacement of the upper symbol row Z1 is grasped to recognize that it is a stop state of the deviation hold notice. it is conceivable that. Therefore, even if the upper symbol row Z1 is the special symbol row and the special variation is not won, the player's degree of disappointment is lower than that of the middle and lower symbol rows Z2 and Z3.

Furthermore, in the lottery table for special fluctuations, the winning probability is higher when the result of this game round is one of the jackpot results than when the result is a losing result, and when the game round corresponds to the occurrence of reach. , the winning probability is set higher than in the case of game rounds corresponding to non-occurrence of ready-to-win. That is, the lottery for the special variation is performed with reference to the information on the game result of the current game round and the information on the variation display time (information on the presence or absence of reach occurrence).

Furthermore, the degree of expectation of a big win result after the occurrence of the special variation is highest when the upper symbol row Z1 is staggered and stopped, followed by the upper symbol row Z1, the lower symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. is set to be higher at In other words, the information of each reservation information related to the game round to be executed after the current game round stored in the first secondary reservation area 261 and the second secondary reservation area 262 in the reservation storage area 260 is also referred to. , A lottery for special fluctuations will be held.

By doing so, the effect by the special variation is favorably maintained while maintaining a good relationship between the degree of attention of the player in the previous game round, the degree of expectation for the big win after that, and the frequency of occurrence of the special variation. can be executed.

Returning to the description of the variation start process, after executing the special variation lottery process in step S1709, it is determined in step S1710 whether or not the special variation has been won based on the processing result of step S1709. If the special variation is not won, the process advances to step S1704 to execute normal stop result and effect pattern determination processing. If the special variation is won, special variation processing is executed in step S1711.

Here, the special variation processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32 .

First, in step S1801, a process of grasping the stop result of the previous game round is executed. In this process, in the mode of stopping the notice of suspension, which symbol is the target of the notice of suspension, which symbol row is shifted as a special symbol row and stopped from all the effective lines, the difference between them is determined. Information such as whether it is on the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side is grasped.

As already described, in the stopping mode of the notice of suspension of leaving, the combination of symbols is determined with reference to a predetermined line (middle line L2) in the stop result determination process of step S1720. Then, in step S1801, the information on the combination of symbols on the middle line L2 is read out, and the process of grasping the previous stop result is executed.

Specifically, the RAM 244 stores stop result information in the previous game round as stop information addresses corresponding to combinations of stop symbols on the middle line L2 one-to-one. In addition, in the ROM 243, the stop information for the off hold notice is stored in which the information on the pattern to be held for notice, the special pattern row and the direction of deviation are stored in a one-to-one correspondence with the stop information address. table is stored. Then, in step S1801, based on the stop information address in the previous game round and the stop result table for the cancellation and hold announcement, the symbol that was the object of the hold notice in the previous game round is grasped, and which of the symbols is detected. Grasp whether the row is a special pattern row, and further grasp the direction of deviation (fluctuation destination side or fluctuation base side).

In the present embodiment, by associating the symbols subject to the suspension notice, the special symbol row, and the deviation direction with the stop information table for the suspension notice, it is possible to grasp these pieces of information. However, the information may be calculated each time based on the stop information address of the previous game round. In this case, for example, first, the stop symbols of all the lines L1 to L3 are calculated based on the address of the stop information of the previous game cycle. A predetermined number (two) of the stopped main symbols are grasped among the main symbols stopped on all the lines L1 to L5, and the main symbols are subject to the suspension notice in the previous game cycle. design. After that, based on the stopped symbols of all the lines L1 to L5, the symbols stopped one line ahead of the left line L1 and the symbols stopped one line ahead of the right line L3. and grasp. Then, the object symbols among the symbols stopped on the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side are grasped, the symbol row in which the object symbols are stopped is set as a special symbol row, and the deviation direction is grasped. . By doing so, there is no need to store in advance the stop information table for advance notice of disconnection hold, and it is possible to reduce the storage capacity, and at the same time, it is possible to temporarily change the stop mode for notice of disconnection reserve. In this case, the stop information table itself does not need to be changed, and the degree of freedom in design can be improved. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing an extreme increase in the processing load of the special variation processing, it is preferable to store the stop information table in advance as in the present embodiment. This is because the special fluctuation process is a process that is executed in the fluctuation start process, and if this process is delayed, there is a possibility that the start timing of the fluctuation display will be delayed, and the player will feel a great deal of discomfort. .

In the subsequent step S1802, the symbol rows to be changed in the special variation and the symbol rows to hold the stopped state are determined respectively. Specifically, based on the information grasped in the above step S1801, the special symbol row in which the symbol subject to the pending notice is shifted from all the effective lines and stopped is subject to change, and the other symbols are changed. Target the column to hold the stopped state.

In subsequent step S1803, effect pattern determination processing for special variation is executed. In this process, the effect pattern table for the special variation in the ROM 243 is referenced, and the information on the symbol row to be varied determined in step S1802 corresponds to the information on the symbol row that holds the stopped state. Specify the information of the effect pattern.

In the following step S1804, stop result determination processing for the second variation is executed. The second variation indicates a variation for a normal game cycle after the special variation is executed in one game cycle, and the special variation can also be said to be the first variation in relation to the second variation. . This stop result determination process is generally the same as the process of step S1704, and based on the information grasped in step S1701, each process of determining the stop line and symbol combination and storing the address information of the stop information is performed. Run. Then, in step S1805, effect pattern determination processing for the second variation is executed.

The effect pattern determination process for the second variation is substantially the same as the process of step S1705, but the effect pattern is determined by the time obtained by subtracting the time necessary for the special variation from the variation display time grasped in step S1701. are different. That is, from the variation display time grasped in step S1701, as the time required for the special variation, the time to variably display the symbol row that was subject to variation in the special variation, and the time after stopping the varied symbol row , and the time for stopping and displaying each symbol row, and the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address in step S1804, and the information of the effect pattern corresponding to the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address.

For example, if the variable display time of the current game round is 9 seconds, the period during which all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed in the normal game round is 6 seconds, and the upper symbol row Z1 is switched to the slow variable display. The period from when the lower symbol row Z3 is switched to low speed fluctuation display until it stops is 1 second, and the period from when the middle symbol row Z2 is switched to low speed fluctuation display to when it stops is 1 sec. 1 sec. When the special variation is performed during this variation display time, the variation display of the special symbol row is 2 seconds, the period during which the stop mode is maintained is 1 second, and the period during which all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed in the high-speed variation display is 2 seconds. , and the period from when the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 stop after the low-speed fluctuation display is set to 1 sec. In this way, the special variation is performed without changing the total variation display time in the game round. After executing the process of step S1805, the special variation process is terminated.

Returning to the description of the fluctuation start process, after executing any one of steps S1705, S1711, S1715, S1719, and S1722, the process proceeds to step S1723. In step S 1723 , the stop result command and effect pattern command corresponding to the above process result are transmitted to the display control device 212 . In the display control device 212, based on the received stop result command and effect pattern command, a data table is programmed for the pattern display device 41 to perform the effect for the current game cycle and the variable display mode of the main display area P. Read from the ROM 253, and each time the predetermined image update timing comes according to the data table and various commands output from the effect control device 82 in the variable medium processing described later (for example, at a 20 msec cycle), to the VDP 255 Output a drawing list. As a result, in the pattern display device 41, the effect for the game cycle and the variable display of the main display area P are executed according to the effect pattern determined by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82, and the stop result determined by the MPU 242 is executed. finally stops appearing. After executing the process of step S1723, the fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the variable display control process in step S1605 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1901, it is determined whether or not to execute a special variation in the game round being executed. If it is not a game turn to execute a special variation, a process for normal variation is executed in step S1902. In addition, when it is a game round to execute a special variation, after executing special variation processing in step S1903, normal variation processing is performed in step S1902. After executing the process of step S1902, the process for mid-variation is terminated.

Hereinafter, the processing for normal fluctuation in step S1902 and the processing for special fluctuation in step S1903 will be described respectively.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, in the normal fluctuation mid-use process, first, in step S20001, it is determined whether or not it is time to start fluctuation of all symbol rows. Incidentally, in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244, an elapsed time counter for grasping the elapsed time from the start of the game round is provided. , the update of the elapsed time counter is started. The effect pattern determined in the fluctuation start process is associated with the information of the elapsed time counter. By referring to the elapsed time counter, the MPU 242 can specify the execution timing of various effects. can. In step S2001, it is determined whether or not it is time to start variation from the elapsed time counter and the performance pattern in the game cycle being executed. In the following description, the elapsed time counter and the effect pattern are referred to in the process of determining whether or not it is time to execute each effect, as in the process of step S2001.

When it is time to start fluctuation of all symbol rows, high-speed fluctuation start processing of all symbol rows is executed in step S2002. In this processing, the display light-emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in response to the start of the high-speed variation display, and a command is output to the display control device 212, whereby the high-speed variation display of all the symbol rows is performed on the symbol display device 41. to start.

After executing the process of step S2002, the change start process of the main display area P is executed in the subsequent step S2003. In this process, a command is output to the display control device 212 to start the variable display of the main display area P on the pattern display device 41 . At this timing, the variable display on the main display section 43 on the main controller 81 side also starts, and the variable display on the main display section 43 and the main display area P starts at the same time. After executing the process of step S2003, the normal fluctuation mid-use process ends.

If it is not time to start fluctuation of all symbol rows in step S2001, it is determined in step S2004 whether or not it is time to decelerate the upper symbol row Z1. If it is the deceleration timing, the deceleration processing of the upper symbol row Z1 is executed in step S2005, and then the normal fluctuation mid-use processing is terminated. In the deceleration process, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in correspondence with the deceleration of the upper symbol row Z1, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the upper symbol row Z1 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. To switch the fluctuation display from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation.

If it is not the deceleration timing for the upper symbol row Z1 in step S2004, it is determined in step S2006 whether or not it is the deceleration timing for the lower symbol row Z3. If it is the deceleration timing, the deceleration processing of the lower symbol row Z3 is executed in step S2007, and then the normal fluctuation mid-use processing is terminated. In the deceleration process, the display light-emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in correspondence with the deceleration of the lower symbol row Z3, and a command is output to the display control device 212 so that the lower symbol row Z3 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. To switch the fluctuation display from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation.

If it is not the deceleration timing for the lower symbol row Z3 in step S2006, it is determined in step S2008 whether or not it is the deceleration timing for the middle symbol row Z2. If it is the deceleration timing, the deceleration processing of the middle symbol row Z2 is executed in step S2009, and then the normal fluctuation mid-use processing is terminated. In the deceleration process, the display light-emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in correspondence with the deceleration of the middle symbol row Z2, and a command is output to the display control device 212 so that the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. To switch the fluctuation display from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation.

If it is not the deceleration timing for the middle symbol row Z2 in step S2008, it is determined in step S2010 whether or not it is the stop timing for the upper symbol row Z1. When it is time to stop, the process for stopping the upper symbol row Z1 is executed in step S2011, and then the process for normal fluctuation is terminated. In the stop processing, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in correspondence with the stop of the upper symbol row Z1, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the upper symbol row Z1 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Stop the variable display.

If it is not the timing to stop the upper symbol row Z1 in step S2010, it is determined in step S2012 whether or not it is the timing to stop the lower symbol row Z3. If it is time to stop, the process for stopping the lower symbol row Z3 is executed in step S2013, and then the normal fluctuation mid-use process is terminated. In the stop processing, the display light-emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in correspondence with the stop of the lower symbol row Z3, and a command is output to the display control device 212 so that the lower symbol row Z3 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Stop the variable display.

If it is not the timing to stop the lower symbol row Z3 in step S2012, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to stop the middle symbol row Z2 in step S2014. When it is time to stop, the process for stopping the medium symbol row Z2 is executed in step S2015, and then the normal fluctuation medium process ends. In the stopping process, the display light-emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in response to the stop of the middle symbol row Z2, and a command is output to the display control device 212 so that the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Stop the variable display.

If it is not the time to stop the medium symbol row Z2 in step S2014, then in step S2016 various effects during fluctuation are executed, and then the normal fluctuation process is terminated.

Next, the processing for special fluctuation in step S1903 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2101, a change start process for the main display area P is executed. This process is the same as the process of step S2003. Incidentally, when the change start processing of the main display area P is performed in step S2101 of the special mid-variation processing, the variable display of the main display region P is continued in step S2003 of the normal mid-variation processing that is subsequently started. Let

In the subsequent step S2102, it is determined whether or not it is time to start changing the special symbol sequence. If it is the fluctuation start timing, a special symbol row low speed fluctuation start process is executed in step S2103. In this processing, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in response to the start of the low speed fluctuation of the special symbol row, and a command is output to the display control device 212 so that the special symbol row is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Initiate slow variation. After the process of step S2103 is executed, the special change mid-use process ends.

If it is determined in step S2102 that it is not the time to start changing the special symbol row, it is determined in step S2104 whether or not it is time to stop the special symbol row. If it is the stop timing, the special symbol row stop processing is executed in step S2105. In this process, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in response to the stop of the special symbol row, and by outputting a command to the display control device 212, the symbol display device 41 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol row. Let

In the subsequent step S2106, processing for setting a waiting time (waiting period) is executed. This waiting time setting process is a process of setting the time between the special variation (first variation) and the second variation in the game round in which the special variation is executed. This is a process of setting the time during which all the symbol rows are stopped and displayed until the high-speed fluctuation display of all the symbol rows is started after the game is stopped.

In the present embodiment, a fixed stop time is set in which fixed stop display is performed to maintain the stopped state for a predetermined period after the end of the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in the game round. In this embodiment, this fixed display time is uniformly set to 1.0 sec, and in step S2106, the same time (1.0 sec) as the fixed stop time in this game cycle is set as the waiting time between the special fluctuation and the second fluctuation. set. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to discriminate whether the situation in which all the symbol rows are stopped is due to the fixed stop time or the standby time, and the player has the impression that the special variation is a continuation of the previous game cycle. It is possible to hold it strongly.

Note that this standby time may be shorter (eg, 0.8 sec) or longer (eg, 1.2 sec) than the fixed stop time. A short setting makes it possible to execute the performance during one game round more smoothly, and a long setting makes it possible to give a stronger impression that the first variation and the second variation are separate game rounds. Become.

In step S2001 in the normal mid-variation process started after the special mid-variation process, the timing at which the standby time set in step S2106 has elapsed is determined as the high-speed variation start timing for all symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Then, in step S2001, the high-speed variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started, and the variation for the normal game cycle as the second variation is executed following the special variation. Further, in this case, as already explained, the variable display of the main display area P is continued in step S2003. After the process of step S2106 is executed, the special change mid-use process ends.

In the present embodiment, the setting of the standby time is performed in the process during fluctuation, but it may be configured to be set in the process for start of fluctuation at the start of the game cycle. However, from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load of the fluctuation start processing itself, it is preferable to disperse the processing as in the above configuration.

If it is not the timing to stop the special symbol row in step S2104, then in step S2107 the processing for various effects during variation is executed, and then the processing for during special variation ends.

Next, the fluctuation end processing of step S1606 in the fluctuation display control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2201, processing for fixing and stopping each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is executed. As described above, in the mid-variation process, by stopping the middle symbol row Z2 in the middle symbol row stopping process, the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination process is stopped and displayed. The process of step S2201 is a process for shifting the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the result of the suitability determination process to the fixed stop display.

That is, the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are switched between the high-speed fluctuation display and the low-speed fluctuation display in the game cycle, then stop-displayed, and then fixed stop-display is performed. In this fixed stop display, effects such as re-fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are set so as not to occur. Also called stationary display), it is set so that effects such as re-variation can occur. In this manner, at the stationary display stage, the combination of symbols can be changed to a different combination, so that the player's sense of anticipation is maintained until the end. On the other hand, in the fixed stop display, the result of the success/failure determination process in one game round is surely reported, and the game is clarified. The stationary display and the fixed stop display are, for example, both of which the main symbol is stopped, but the secondary symbol is operating in the stationary display, while the operation of the secondary symbol is stopped in the fixed stop display. The player can clearly distinguish and grasp these. Note that the difference between the stationary display and the fixed stop display is not limited to this. , and may be configured to be distinguishable by other background images or the like instead of each pattern.

In step S2201, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are driven and controlled in correspondence with the above-mentioned fixed stop display, and by outputting a command to the display control device 212, the symbol display device 41 is caused to perform the above-mentioned fixed stop display. .

In the subsequent step S2202, the main display area P fluctuation stopping process is executed. In this process, a command is output to the display control device 212 to end the variable display of the main display area P and display a combination of display colors corresponding to the game result. In this case, since the variable display on the main display section 43 of the main controller 81 side also ends, the variable display on the main display section 43 and the main display area P ends at the same time.

Then, in step S2203, after executing the process of erasing the various flags used in the game round, the fluctuation ending process is terminated. In addition, in this process, when the game round to end this time corresponds to the specific game round in which the special variation is performed, the specific game round flag is erased.

Next, the flow of variable display of normal game rounds will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

When the game cycle starts at the timing t1 in FIG. 37, the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the main display area P, and the main display portion 43 start to be displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the mode of the variable display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is high-speed variable display. When the deceleration timing of the upper symbol row Z1 comes at the timing of t2, the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high speed fluctuation display to the low speed fluctuation display. Subsequently, when the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped at timing t3, the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped. In this case, the timing of t3 is also the deceleration timing of the lower symbol row Z3, and the variation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is switched from the high speed variation display to the low speed variation display. After that, when the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped at timing t4, the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. In this case, the timing of t4 is also the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed fluctuation display to the low speed fluctuation display. In this case, when the ready-to-win line is formed by the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3, the game shifts to the ready-to-win display. When the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped at timing t5, the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped. In this case, the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination is stopped and displayed.

At timing t6 when a period of D1, which is the pause display time, has elapsed from timing t5, the pause display shifts to fixed stop display. At this timing, the variable display of the main display area P ends, and the game round ends. Also, at this timing, the variable display on the main display section 43 of the main controller 81 ends.

At the timing of t7 when the period of D2, which is the fixed stop time, has elapsed from the timing of t6, the next game round is started. Specifically, the variable display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the variable display of the main display area P and the main display portion 43 are started.

Next, the flow of variation display of game times with special variation will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 38 and the schematic diagram of FIG. Here, as an example of the special variation, the case where the middle symbol row Z2 is set as the special symbol row will be described.

As shown in FIG. 39(a), in the game round next to the game round that ended in the stop mode for notice of disconnection hold, when the game round is started at the timing of t8, as shown in FIG. 39(b) , the variable display of only the medium symbol row Z2, which is a special symbol row, is started. In this case, the variable display mode is low-speed variable display, and the other symbol rows Z1 and Z3 remain stopped and stand by. At timing t9, when the special variation ends, that is, when the middle symbol row Z2 stops, as shown in FIG. At the same time, a combination of symbols is stop-displayed such that the suspension notice is stopped. This stop display is held over the period of the standby time D3. As described above, in the present embodiment, the length of the waiting time D3 is the same as the period of the fixed stop time D2. Therefore, it is difficult to distinguish between the waiting time and the fixed stop time. It is possible to give the player a strong impression that it is a game round.

At the timing of t10 when the standby time D3 elapses, as shown in FIG. 39(d), the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started. The mode of the variable display in this case is high-speed variable display. At the timing of t11, the upper symbol row Z1 is decelerated, at the timing of t12, the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped and the lower symbol row Z3 is decelerated, and at the timing of t13, the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped and the middle symbol row Z2 is decelerated, The middle symbol row Z2 is stopped at the timing of t14. When the stationary display time D1 ends at the timing of t15, the variable display of the main display area P and the main display section 43 ends, and the display shifts to the fixed stop display. When the fixed stop time elapses at the timing of t16, the next game cycle is started, and the variable display of symbols is started.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In a gaming machine that uses the stop mode of a symbol in each game round to give a hold notice, if the stop mode of the game round related to the hold information that triggered the hold notice is removed and becomes the stop mode of the hold notice, A special variation is executed at the start of the next game round, and the stop mode of the loss hold notice is changed to the stop mode of the hold notice. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the player's sense of expectation even if the stop mode of the game cycle is out of order and the stop mode of the reservation notice is obtained.

In this case, the special variation is the suspension notice stopped outside the frame (the position shifted to the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side by one symbol from all the effective lines) among the respective symbol rows in which the suspension notice is stopped. The pattern row of the target pattern is operated with low speed fluctuation to move the target pattern into the frame. Further, the other symbol rows are held while stopped. Then, after holding the suspension notice stop mode for a predetermined period (after the waiting time has elapsed), all the symbol rows are operated with high-speed fluctuation, and then stopped in the stop mode corresponding to the success/failure determination result. display. In this way, in the current game round, by performing the same effect (second variation) as in the normal game round with the special variation and the standby time interposed, the special variation is applied to the previous game round instead of the current game round. It is possible to strengthen the impression that is the production accompanying the. As a result, it is possible to make the user feel as if a so-called re-variation effect was performed in the previous game round rather than simply being performed as part of the effect in the current game round. As a result, the effects can be diversified, and the degree of attention to the game can be favorably increased.

As a game situation of the previous game round, it was configured to execute a special variation (set a specific game round flag) with one condition that the result of winning or failing judgment is not one of the jackpot results. In other words, it is set as one of the execution conditions of the special variation that the game result of the previous game round is a losing result. As a result, even if the player's expectation is lowered due to the loss in the game round, the reduction in the expectation can be suppressed by adopting the configuration in which the special fluctuation is performed after that. It becomes possible.

In addition, as the game situation of the previous game round, it is configured to execute a special variation (set a specific game round flag) under the condition that reach non-occurrence. In other words, it is set as one of the execution conditions of the special variation that the variation display time of the previous game round is short. As a result, even if the special variation is performed following the previous game round, it is possible to prevent the total time from becoming longer and to enhance the impression of the performance within one game round.

Further, as the game situation of the previous game round, the pattern row having the later stop order among the stop modes of the loss hold notice is more likely to cause the special variation (easier to win the special variation lottery process). As a result, the shorter the time from the stop, the more likely the special variation will occur, and it is possible to strengthen the impression that the performance is a continuation from the previous game round.

Between the special variation (first variation) and the second variation, a predetermined standby time is provided during which the stop display of each symbol is held. This can enhance the impression that the first variation and the second variation are separate game rounds. Also, this waiting time is set to the same length as the fixed stop time in the previous game round. This makes it possible to further strengthen the impression that the first variation and the second variation are separate game rounds.

As described above, in the current game round, the special variation as a continuation effect of the previous game round and the effect (second variation) that informs the success/failure determination result in the current game round are configured to coexist. Also, the start and end of each game cycle are clearly indicated in the main display section 43 and the main display area P. FIG. Thus, the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm the start and end of each game round by confirming the main display portion 43 and the main display area P. Therefore, for example, it becomes easy to discover a fraudulent act of illegally obtaining a profit even though the game cycle has not ended, and it is possible to suitably take countermeasures against fraud.

The main display portion 43 is provided outside the game area PE, and the main display area P is provided within the display area of the display screen G. That is, the start and end of each game cycle are clearly indicated at a plurality of locations, and countermeasures against cheating can be strengthened. On the other hand, each of the parts 43 and P is displayed smaller than the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and is displayed so as not to interfere with performance. As a result, it is possible to take anti-fraud measures as described above while suppressing a decrease in attention to the performance of each game round by the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the like.

By performing the special variation, it is possible to vary the execution timing of the suspension notice. That is, in the configuration for performing the suspension notice using the stop mode of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the suspension notice is generated (established) at the end (at the time of stop) of the variable display of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, The timing of occurrence can be said to be predetermined timing. On the other hand, the special fluctuation occurs at the start of the game round, and the timing of occurrence of the pending notice is changed. By doing so, even if the notice of suspension does not occur at the predetermined timing, it is possible to create a sense of expectation that the notice of suspension will occur at a timing different from that. , the degree of attention to the game can be favorably increased.

In this case, in a situation where the suspension notice is terminated by stopping the suspension notice stop mode, at the start of the next game round, a special change is made from the suspension suspension notice stop mode to change to the suspension notice stop mode. did. In other words, the execution of the pending notice is changed from the previous game round to the start of the current game round. Therefore, the execution timing of the suspension notice is changed across game rounds, and even if the suspension notice is not performed during one game round, the expectation can be maintained until the next game round.

In particular, normally, the suspension notice is given at the end of the game cycle (when each symbol row Z1 to Z3 stops), and the change destination of the execution timing is the start of the current game cycle, so the change of the execution timing is performed. The interval before and after the change, if any, can be short. Therefore, changes are made across game rounds. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the user to notice the change while reducing the sense of discomfort caused by the change.

Furthermore, in the game cycle in which the stop mode of the loss and hold notice is displayed, the game result is a loss result, and in the game cycle following the stop mode of the loss and hold notice, the game result in which the special variation is performed is one of the jackpots. Since there is a possibility that it is a result, the player expects the game result to be one of the jackpot results by performing this special variation. By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the special variation.

In addition, in the present embodiment, since it is configured to execute a special variation in the next game round that ends in the stop mode of the suspension notice that the suspension notice is lost, the retention notice does not finally develop into a reach display, and the suspension notice is lost Even in the case of the stop mode, the expectation can be maintained in the next game round. By doing so, it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Regarding the suspension notice, in relation to the stop order of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, if the first effect is from the start of the fluctuation to the stop of the upper and lower symbol rows Z1, Z3, the middle symbol row Z2 will start from the end of the first effect. Stopping can be performed as a second effect, and the suspension notice is composed of these first effect and second effect. Therefore, it can be said that only the first performance of the suspension notice is executed in the game cycle in which the stop mode of the suspension notice is stopped, and the special variation is to execute only the second performance of the suspension notice. It can be said that In other words, the game round in which the special variation is executed and the game round before that share the holding notice and execute it. By doing so, it is possible not only to increase the relevance of each game round, but also to establish the hold notice relatively smoothly by executing the special variation.

<Second embodiment>
In this embodiment, a predetermined process for the special variation is executed in the game round before the game round in which the special variation is performed. Hereinafter, the hold control command handling process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the hold control command corresponding processing in the present embodiment, in steps S2301 to S2307, similarly to the processing of steps S1501 to S1507 in the first embodiment, the hold command is received, and lottery processing for holding notice is performed. Run. In the following step S2308, it is determined whether or not the number SN of secondary side reserved memories is "1", and if it is "1", in the following step S2309, whether or not the specific game round flag is set. judge.

As already explained, the specific game round flag is a flag for specifying the next game round in which the stop mode of the loss hold notice is stopped and displayed. This is a flag that will be cleared if you don't. If the affirmative determination is made in step S2309, the reservation notice flag is not set in step S2303, the reservation notice lottery is won in step S2305, and the secondary reservation memory number SN is "1" in step S2308. , and the specific game round flag is set. Specifically, in the game round currently being executed, the stop mode of the cancellation hold notice is scheduled to be stopped and displayed, and the hold control command response processing that is being started this time is acquired in the game round that is being executed and the game round corresponding to the holding information is the game round following the game round being executed.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2309, in subsequent step S2310, change processing of the fixed stop time of the game round being executed is executed. The processing for changing the fixed stop time will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol row Z2 is in high speed fluctuation. If it is during high-speed fluctuation, in step S2402, deceleration timing change processing for the middle symbol row Z2 is executed. In this case, the effect pattern determined in the fluctuation start process (FIG. 30) is changed, and the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2 is uniformly set to 0.5 sec (the time required to move one line in low speed fluctuation display). equivalent) change late. Then, in subsequent step S2403, processing for shortening the fixed stop time is executed. In this process, the fixed stop time is changed from 1.0 sec to 0.5 sec. By these processes, the fixed stop time can be shortened without changing the period during which the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed with low speed fluctuation. However, this process changes the fixed stop time in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and does not change the stop time of the main display section 43 and the main display area P. After executing the process of step S2403, this change process ends.

When the middle symbol row Z2 is not in high-speed fluctuation at step S2401, the stop symbol (symbol to be stopped) in the game cycle currently being executed is grasped at step S2404, and at the following step S2405, the special symbol row and the stop symbol row. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S1801 and S1802 in the special variation process (FIG. 32).

In subsequent step S2406, provisional fluctuation start setting processing is executed. In this process, the special symbol sequence determined in step S2405 is set to start changing during the fixed stop time of the game cycle currently being executed. Then, in step S2403, the process of shortening the fixed stop time of each symbol row is executed, and then the change process is terminated.

Returning to the description of the hold control command handling process, if the determination is affirmative in step S2303, if the determination is negative in step S2305, if the determination is negative in step S2308, if the determination is negative in step S2309, If the process has been executed, after either of the above, a pending display determination process is executed in step S2311. The processing of steps S2311 to S2315 is the same as the processing of steps S1508 to S1512.

Next, how the fixed stop time is changed will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. In addition, in FIG. 42, (a) is changed with respect to how the middle symbol row Z2 changes, the stationary display time (D1) and fixed stop time (D2), and how the main display section 43 and the main display area P change. Before, (b) and (c) show after change.

That is, in FIG. 42(a), when the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped at the timing t1, it is stopped and displayed until the timing t2. Also, at the same timing, the main display section 43 and the main display area P are also stopped, and after that, fixed stop display is performed until timing t3. When the fixed stop time change process is performed, when the timing of the change process is when the middle symbol row Z2 fluctuates at high speed, that is, when the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2 can be changed, FIG. As shown in FIG. 42A, as a result of delaying the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, the stop timing is also delayed, and stops at timing t4, which is later than t1 in FIG. 42(a). After that, as in the case of FIG. 42(a), the next game round is started at the timing of t3. In this case, the special variation is executed at the start of the next game round. As described above, when the timing of the change process is during high-speed fluctuation of the middle symbol row Z2, the end timing of the fixed stop time D2 is not changed, and the start timing (the transition timing from the stationary display to the fixed stop display) is changed. Delayed shortening of the fixed stop time D2 is performed.

When the timing of the fixed stop time change processing is after the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, as shown in FIG. stops. After that, at the timing of t5 earlier than t3 in FIG. 42(a), the next game round is started. Similar to the above, a special variation is executed at the start of the next game round. Thus, when the timing of the change process is after the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, the start timing of the fixed stop time D2 is not changed, and the end timing (variation start timing for the next game round) is changed. The fixed stop time D2 is shortened.

Also, in these cases, the stop periods of the main display section 43 and the main display area P are not changed. Therefore, the function of confirming the start and end of game rounds by the manager of the game hall or the like is ensured.

In this way, by shortening the period between the start of the special fluctuation and the stoppage of the fluctuation in the previous game round, it is possible to further strengthen the impression that the special fluctuation is an effect that accompanies the previous game round. .

In particular, in the present embodiment, of the stationary display time D1 and the fixed stop time D2, the fixed stop time D2 is configured to be shorter. As already explained, the stationary display time D1 is set as a period during which an effect such as re-variation may be performed, and the effect such as a re-variation is not performed during the fixed stop time. That is, if the stationary display time D1 is shortened, the period during which the player desires the re-variation or the like will be shortened. Therefore, if the fixed stop time D2 is shortened as in the present embodiment, the period until the start of the next game round is shortened while making the expectation for the re-variation etc. It is possible to further strengthen the impression that the game is a continuation of the game.

In addition, the mode of shortening the fixed stop time D2 is changed according to the variation of the middle symbol row Z2. As a result, it is possible to prevent the presence or absence of the subsequent special variation from being perceived depending on the length of the period during which the medium symbol row Z2 is displayed with low speed variation.

<Third Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the pending notice is realized by the notice sound at the start of the symbol variation, not by the combination of the stop symbols. First, the form of the advance notice of suspension in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 43(a).

In the present embodiment, the manner in which the suspension notice is executed differs depending on the value of the suspension notice counter. As already explained, the hold notice counter is set according to the number of changes (hold number) when the hold notice is won at the time of acquisition of hold information (hold control command correspondence processing), and each time the hold notice is performed A counter that is decremented by one. Then, in the game turn of the suspension information that triggers the execution of the suspension notice, the suspension notice counter becomes "0". In the present embodiment, the mode of suspension notice is stored in various table storage area 245 of ROM 243 as a suspension notice pattern table.

As shown in FIG. 43(a), in the suspension notice pattern table in this embodiment, when the suspension notice counter is "3" or more, a notice sound "cue" is generated at the start of the symbol variation. When the pending notice counter is "2", a notice sound "cuin" is generated at the start of the symbol variation. When the pending notice counter is "1", a notice sound "kyukyuin" is generated at the start of the symbol variation. When the pending notice counter is "0", that is, in the game cycle of the pending information that triggers the execution of the pending notice, a notice sound "Queen" is generated as the final stage pending notice at the start of pattern variation. In this way, the notice sound in the hold notice changes step by step, so that the player can realize that the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice is approaching as the hold information is consumed.

It should be noted that instead of associating the pending notice counter with the notice sound on a one-to-one basis as described above, even if the pending notice counter is "0", the notice is set to "1", "2", or "3" or more. A sound may be generated in some cases, and similarly, for other values, the configuration may be such that a notification sound different from the notification sound corresponding to the other value is generated. At least, the smaller the value of the pending notice counter (the closer to the game round of the pending information that triggered the pending notice), the more the player can grasp it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the forewarning sound is generated at the start of the symbol variation in the game cycle. That is, the suspension notice is performed at a predetermined timing. Therefore, the player expects that the announcement sound will be generated at that timing, and the degree of attention is highest at that timing.

Next, the fluctuation start processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In this embodiment, as in step S1701 in the first embodiment, in step S2501, based on a command from the main controller 81, processing for grasping each piece of information for a game round is executed. In the following step S2502, it is determined whether or not the suspension notice flag is stored, as in step S1702. If the pending notice flag is stored, in steps S2510 and S2511, similarly to steps S1712 and S1713, the pending notice counter is reduced to "0" based on the processing. It is determined whether or not it has become, that is, whether or not it is the game round of the reservation information that triggered the reservation notice.

If it is not the game turn of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, that is, if a negative determination is made in step S2511, whether or not the standby flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244 in step S2512 judge. The standby flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to recognize that it is in the state of carrying over of the notice of suspension. This flag will be described in detail later, and first, the processing when the standby flag is not stored will be described.

That is, if the standby flag is not stored in step S2512, in step S2513, the pending notice (notice sound) corresponding to the value of the pending notice counter is read from the pending notice pattern table and set. The performance control device 82 controls the speaker section 64 based on the set notice sound of the hold notice and the execution timing. It should be noted that this is the same even when the pending notice is set in other processing.

When the suspension notice counter is "0" in step S2511, after erasing the suspension notice flag in step S2514, it is determined in step S2515 whether or not it is a ready-to-win game round. In the case of the ready-to-win game round, in step S2516, a pending notice (announcement sound) corresponding to the value of the pending notice counter is read out from the pending notice pattern table and set. The on-hold notice set in this case is, as already explained, the final notice sound (queen).

If it is determined in step S2515 that it is not a ready-to-win game round, no notice sound is set. That is, when the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice is not reach occurrence, the present embodiment is configured not to perform the hold notice. However, in step S2517, the specific game round flag is stored, and similarly to the first embodiment, it is stored that the holding notice was not performed in the game round of the holding information that triggered the holding notice.

When the suspension notice flag is not stored in step S2502, it is determined whether or not the specific game round flag is stored in step S2503. When the specific game round flag is stored, in step S2504, it is determined whether or not it is a continuous game round in the same manner as in step S1706. If it is not a continuous game round, the specific game round flag is erased in step S2505.

If it is a continuous game round, in step S2506, a delay notice lottery process is executed. Here, in the present embodiment, if the holding notice is not performed in the game round of the holding information that triggered the holding notice as described above, in the next game round, the holding information that triggered the holding notice There is a possibility that the pending notice that was supposed to be executed in the game round will be executed. Furthermore, in this case, the pending notice is not at the above-mentioned predetermined timing (at the start of the pattern variation), but at a later timing (more specifically, in the present embodiment, whether or not the reach display occurs. It is set so that a hold notice (announcement sound) is generated at the timing when the high-speed fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 that can be grasped is switched to the low-speed fluctuation display. That is, in step S2506, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to change the timing of the pending notice to be later than the predetermined timing.

In this delayed advance notice lottery process, it is set so that winning is possible with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 80%) only when the ready-to-win display occurs in the game round. That is, if the ready-to-win display does not occur, the prize is not won. Furthermore, the types of ready-to-win display are set so that the probability of winning is higher when super-reach occurs than when normal reach occurs. The winning probability is set to be higher when the game result is a jackpot result than when the game result is a losing result.

That is, in the delayed advance notice lottery process, winning is made on the condition that the ready-to-win display occurs, and the winning probability is set so as to correspond to the expected degree of big win. More specifically, among game rounds in which the ready-to-win display occurs, it is set so that winning is more likely to occur as the degree of expectation for a big win is higher.

It should be noted that it is also possible to set a plurality of timings of occurrence of the pending notice other than the start of the symbol variation, and to delay the occurrence timing of the pending notice as the degree of expectation for the big win is higher. By doing so, it can be expected that the degree of attention increases as the situation in which no pending notice is generated continues.

After the delay notice lottery process is executed in step S2506, it is determined whether or not the delay notice lottery is won in step S2507. If the game has been won, in step S2508, as delay notice processing, setting is made to generate a hold notice at the timing after the above change. The suspension notice in this case is the final stage suspension notice (notice sound “queen”).

If it is determined in step S2507 that the delay advance notice lottery has not been won, in step S2509 the special game round flag is erased and the process of storing the standby flag is executed. As already explained, the standby flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to grasp the situation in which the pending notice is carried over. This is a flag for the MPU 242 to recognize that no pending notice has been generated. This standby flag is erased when the pending notice is set (step S2508 or step S2516) or when the continuous game cycle is interrupted. Determination of continuation of the continuous game times is determined by whether or not suspension information is stored in the suspension storage area 260 at the time of termination of variation in the variation termination process.

If the specific game round flag is not stored in step S2503, or after one of steps S2508, S2509, S2513, S2516 and S2517 is executed, the process proceeds to step S2518. In step S2518, stop result determination processing is executed in the same manner as in step S1704, and in subsequent step S2519, effect pattern determination processing is executed in the same manner as in step S1705. Then, in step S2520, after transmitting the stop result command and the effect pattern command determined by the stop result determination process and the effect pattern determination process to the display control device 212, the process for starting fluctuation is terminated. The effect pattern command includes information on the mode and execution timing of the pending notice set in each of the processes described above. A display presentation (for example, an effect) is executed by the pattern display device 41 .

Although the description with reference to the drawings is omitted, in the process for during fluctuation in the present embodiment, based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination process, the speaker unit 64 and the display light emitting unit 63 are controlled, and the display control device 212.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution timing of the suspension notice may be changed from a predetermined timing to a later timing. By doing so, even if the notice of suspension does not occur, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the notice of suspension will occur later. In this case, since the game is changed to the next game round straddling the game round, it is possible to continue such an effect of sustaining the sense of expectation for a longer period of time.

Then, the postponed notice of suspension is executed by carrying over the notice of suspension after the development in the notice of suspension in the form of stepwise development. By doing so, compared to the configuration in which the pending notice before development is executed in the next game round, the pending notice is not newly set, but the previous pending notice is carried over and executed. It is possible to give a stronger impression that it has been done.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, if the suspension notice does not occur in the next game round, there is a possibility that the suspension notice will occur in the subsequent game round. That is, by starting the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, the hold notice flag is erased (step S2514), and in the hold control command corresponding processing (FIG. 28), the hold command received after that A holding notice lottery is performed based on (step S1504). Then, when this pending notice is won, a numerical value corresponding to the variation number (holding number) is input to the pending notice counter (step S1507), and the corresponding pending notice is executed based on the pending notice counter (step S2513). .

However, as described above, when the delay notice lottery is not won in the game round following the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, a standby flag is stored (step S2509). Therefore, even if the hold notice is set based on the hold information acquired after that, until the game round of the hold information that triggered the setting of the hold notice after that, the presence or absence of the standby flag in step S2512 Affirmative determination is made in the confirmation process of (1), and the pending notice corresponding to the value of the pending notice counter is not set and the pending notice is not performed. Then, in the game round of the hold information that triggered the setting of the subsequent hold notice, the hold notice counter becomes "0", and on the condition that reach occurs (step S2515: YES), the final stage hold notice (notice The sound "queen") is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 43(b), the pending information stored in the fourth area of the first result display portion pending area Ra (displayed in the fourth unit pending display area Ga4 of the first pending display area Ga A case where a hold notice is set based on hold information) will be described. In this case, in the game round of the pending information digested before the pending information (holding information displayed in the first unit holding display area Ga1 to the third unit holding display area Ga3), the holding corresponding to the holding notice counter A notice is given. When the hold information that triggered the hold notice corresponds to the hold information that does not perform the ready-to-win display, the hold notice is not performed in the game round of the hold information.

When the delay notice does not occur in the next game round, by storing the delay flag, the subsequently acquired pending information (in FIG. 43 (c), the pending information displayed in the third unit pending display area Ga3) Even if the holding notice is won in , the holding notice is not performed until the game round of the winning holding information. Then, in the game round of the winning reservation information, the final stage reservation notice is performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the suspension notice is performed by changing the suspension notice to be executed at a predetermined timing in the game round so as to be executed at a timing later than the predetermined timing. Even if there is no notice of suspension, it is possible to create a sense of anticipation that the notice of suspension will be made later.

In this case, when the execution timing is changed to the game round following the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice (when the delay notice is won), the execution timing is changed to the game round after that. There is a case (when the pending notice is won in a situation where the standby flag is stored). By doing so, it is possible to diversify the places where the execution timing of the pending notice is changed.

At the start of the next game round of the hold information that triggered the above hold notice, it is configured to execute the delayed notice lottery process. Even if you are not elected at , there is a possibility that a pending notice will be given. Therefore, even if the winning probability of the pending advance notice lottery process that can always be performed is not set high, the possibility of the holding advance notice being performed in the next game round of the holding information that triggered the above-mentioned holding notice is relatively increased. becomes possible. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the prepared delay notice is not executed for a long time.

On the other hand, in the situation where the standby flag is stored, the reservation notice lottery process is performed based on the reservation information acquired after that, and the reservation notice is performed when it is won. There is no need to perform special processing for the processing of the state where the device is not in use, and the processing load is reduced.

Furthermore, in the situation where the standby flag is stored, even if the reservation notice lottery is won, if the reservation information that triggered the winning is the reservation information that does not correspond to the reach display, the specific game A round flag is stored (step S2517), and a delay notice may occur in the next game round. And, this delay notice is set so that winning is possible only in game rounds in which reach occurs. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the event that the reach display does not occur even though the pending notice has occurred with the standby flag stored, that is, even though the final stage pending notice has occurred. It becomes possible. If the above delay notice does not occur, the state in which the standby flag is further stored is maintained, so that it is possible to wait for the winning of the next pending notice lottery.

In this way, after the execution timing of the suspension notice is changed, when to execute the suspension notice changes depending on the subsequent game situation. As a result, the change destination of the execution timing of the pending notice can be diversified without being limited to the game situation at the time of change.

It should be noted that the state in which the standby flag is stored may be notified in a manner that the player can comprehend. For example, it is conceivable to change the background image or change the reserved image. By doing so, it is conceivable that when the player wins the pending notice next time, the player recognizes that the pending notice is executed from the final stage without going through the stages, and becomes more absorbed in the game. However, it is also possible to continue shooting game balls so that the standby flag is not erased, that is, to continue the continuous game rounds, and an increase in the total number of shot balls can be expected. In order to make this effect more conspicuous, it is preferable to set, in the pending notice pattern table, the mode of the pending notice to be executed from the final stage without going through the stages according to the degree of expectation for the big win.

Further, although the delay notice is configured to be won only when the ready-to-win display occurs, it may be configured to be able to win even when the ready-to-win display does not occur. By doing so, it is possible to increase the overall probability of winning the delayed notice, that is, increase the probability that the delayed notice may occur.

In the suspension notice pattern table, a mode may be set in which the suspension notice is not executed in the game cycle before the suspension notice at the final stage. That is, for example, if no pending notice is selected when the pending notice counter is "1", the final stage is on the condition that the pending notice counter becomes "0" in the next game round and the ready-to-win display is performed. is given a notice of suspension. In this way, by setting in advance an effect pattern in which the pending notice is carried over across game rounds, it is possible to increase the frequency of performing such an effect. In this case, in correspondence with the expectation of winning the jackpot, the higher the expectation, the higher the probability of winning the performance pattern in which the pending notice is carried over over the game rounds, thereby increasing the pending notice as in the above embodiment. It is also possible to increase the degree of attention to the delay notice that can occur based on the fact that the hold information that has triggered the is the hold information that does not correspond to the reach display.

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In this embodiment, the suspension notice is realized by the action of the movable accessory. First, the configuration of the game board and the form of the suspension notice in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

A variable display unit 360 is provided on the game board 240 in this embodiment, and a center frame 420 is provided in the variable display unit 360 so as to surround the symbol display device 41 . The center frame 420 is provided with a movable accessory 300 for executing the suspension notice.

The movable role product 300 includes a role product main body 301 as a movable part and a role product driving unit 302 that executes drive control of the role product main body 301 . The role product drive unit 302 is connected to the performance control device 82 and operates the role product body 301 according to instructions from the performance control device 82 .

The operation of the accessory main body 301 will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, the accessory main body 301 is normally placed at an initial position that does not overlap the display screen G of the pattern display device 41 in the front-rear direction. When the reservation notice is given, the accessory drive unit 302 is driven and controlled, so that the accessory main body 301 switches from the initial position to the established position overlapping the display screen G in the front-rear direction.

The accessory main body 301 is decorated with a sword, and the accessory driving section 302 is provided in the handle portion thereof. By being driven and controlled by the accessory drive unit 302, the sword, which is in an upright state at the initial position, is swung down so as to be in a substantially horizontal state at the established position. As a result, the pending notice can be rendered as if the display screen G were cut by a sword.

In addition, when the suspension notice is performed, a pitch position is set at an intermediate position between the initial position and the completion position as a position for performing a pitch effect to determine whether or not the suspension notice is established. When the suspension notice is performed, the accessory main body 301 moves from the initial position to the fanning position, and the fanning performance is performed at that position, and when the suspension notice is established, it moves to the establishment position, and the suspension notice is established. If not, it returns from the tilted position to the initial position.

In the processing for the action of the movable accessory in this case, for example, like the variation start processing (FIG. 44) in the third embodiment, a game round is performed in a state where the pending notice flag is stored (step S2502: YES ), a hold notice corresponding to the hold notice counter is executed. In this case, for example, in the suspension notice pattern table, the larger the value of the suspension notice counter, the higher the probability of occurrence of the effect of returning from the above-mentioned fanning effect to the initial position. Specifically, the closer to the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, that is, the smaller the value of the hold notice counter, the higher the probability that the hold notice will be established.

Then, in step S2515 in this embodiment, unlike the third embodiment, it is determined whether or not the hold information that triggered the hold notice is one of the jackpot results. If there is (step S2515: YES), set the suspension notice so that the suspension notice is established (moves from the fanning effect to the established position) (step S2516), and if the result is out (step S2515: NO ), the effect of returning to the initial position from the fanning effect is generated, and the specific game round flag is stored (step S2517).

Also, when the specific game round flag is stored (step S2503: YES), on the condition that it is a continuous game round (step S2504: YES), unlike the third embodiment, a predetermined lottery When the process is executed and the lottery process is won, a special pending notice (hereinafter referred to as special notice) is executed.

This special notice is an effect of moving the accessory main body 301 to the established position at the start of the game cycle, and is accompanied by an operation of returning to the initial position after moving to the established position. This special notice operation will be described later in detail.

Then, the stop result determination process (step S2518) and the effect pattern determination process (step S2519) are executed to determine the effect mode during the game in accordance with the action of the role product. 212.

That is, even in the present embodiment, if the hold notice is not established in the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice (when the accessory main body 301 returns to the initial position after the fanning effect), the next There is a possibility that a pending notice (special notice) will be made at the game time.

In the present embodiment, this special notice is the game round following the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, that is, the next game round in which the effect of returning to the initial position after the fanning effect was performed. However, unlike the third embodiment, the suspension notice is not carried over over a plurality of game rounds. Therefore, processing related to the standby flag (steps S2509 and S2512) is not executed.

Details of the operation of the movable accessory 300 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 46(a) and the explanatory diagram of FIG. 46(b).

When the suspension notice is given in the game round started at the timing of t1, the drive control of the accessory driving section 302 of the movable accessory 300 is first started at the timing of t2, and from the initial position shown in FIG. 46(b1). , as shown in FIG. When the fanning position is reached at the timing of t3, the fanning performance is performed at the position. In the fanning production, the accessory main body 301 vibrates rattlingly at the fanning position, and an effect production is performed on the display screen G.

At the timing of t4, this fan effect ends, and the action toward the established position starts as shown in FIG. 46(b3). When reaching the establishment position at the timing of t5, the accessory main body 301 is held at the position until the timing of t6, and a confirmation effect is performed on the display screen G indicating establishment of the pending advance notice. The timing of this t6 is set to the end timing of the symbol variation in the game cycle. That is, when the holding notice is established, the accessory main body 301 is held at the established position until the end of the game cycle.

Then, from timing t6, as shown in FIG. 46(b4), the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position. In this case, the next game round starts at the timing t7, which is the timing before the timing t8 when the accessory main body 301 returns to the initial position.

If the next game round is, for example, the game round that triggered the suspension notice, the accessory action starts again at the timing of t9, reaches the fanning position at the timing of t10, and leaves the fanning position at the timing of t11. The action toward the establishment position starts, and the establishment position is reached at the timing of t12, and the holding notice is established. When the game cycle ends at the timing of t13, the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position, and returns to the initial position at the timing of t15.

In this case, in the present embodiment, in the game round of the holding information that triggered the holding notice, if the holding information that triggered the holding notice is a jackpot result, the holding notice is established in the game round. At the timing of t14 before the timing, the opening/closing execution mode (more specifically, the opening performance) is started instead of the next game round.

In addition, when the hold information that triggered the hold notice is a result of being lost, the accessory action starts at the timing of t16 in the game round of the hold information, and reaches the fanning position at the timing of t17. Then, the fanning effect is performed until the game round ends at t18, and the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position with the end of the game round. Also in this case, the next game round is started at the timing t19, which is the timing before the timing t20 when the player returns to the initial position.

As described above, in the configuration in which whether or not the effect is established is specified by the effect, the longer the effect period during which the effect is performed, the more the player will pay attention to the period. can be extended. Then, the closer the end timing of the game round is extended to such a fanning period, the higher the degree of attention of the game round is inevitably increased until the end timing. In other words, if a point at which the degree of attention is highest is set in the middle of a game round, the subsequent development (performance, etc.) of the game round is predicted, and the subsequent development unfavorably causes a feeling of sluggishness.

Furthermore, in the configuration where the point at which the degree of attention increases is set near the end of the game round as described above, if the configuration for increasing the degree of attention is realized by the action of the character as in the present embodiment, for example, For example, by including the return motion in the next game round, it is possible to leave a lingering impression in the next game round by increasing the attention level in the previous game round. In particular, as an effect that raises the level of attention, it is applied to a continuous effect that can occur over multiple game rounds, such as a pending notice. It is possible to further enhance the effect.

In such a configuration, if the result is a big win or if the reservation notice is established, it is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention in the next game round as described above, but this is not the case. , If the result is a failure or if the pending notice is not established, the reverberation of this unsuccessful production will be left behind in the next game round, and there is a possibility that the degree of attention will be reduced. occurs.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a special notice can be generated in the next game cycle in which the pending notice is not established. The special notice means that at the start of the next game turn in which the notice of suspension has not been established, the operation direction is switched to the establishment position at the timing before the accessory main body 301 returns to the initial position, and the notice of suspension is established. It is a performance. How the special notice is performed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 47(a) and the explanatory diagram of FIG. 47(b).

In the game round started at the timing of t1, the action of the accessory is started at the timing of t2, the fanning position is reached at the timing of t3, and the fanning performance is performed until the timing of t4. After that, at the timing of t5, the accessory main body 301 moves to the establishment position, and the suspension notice is established. When the game cycle ends at the timing of t6, the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position. Then, at the timing of t8 after the next game cycle starts at the timing of t7, the accessory main body 301 reaches the initial position.

When the game round started at the timing of t7 is the game round of the holding information that triggered the holding notice, the accessory action is started at the timing of t9, and the fanning performance is started at the timing of t10. Then, the fanning effect is continued until the game cycle ends at the timing of t11. In this case, the game round this time is a losing result, and the pending notice is not established. However, as described above, the specific game round flag is stored in the fluctuation start process.

In the process for starting variation of the game round started at the timing of t12, when the lottery process of the specific notice is won, the operation toward the initial position is started at the timing of t11, but the initial position is not reached. At the timing of t13, the movement direction of the accessory main body 301 is switched. Then, at the timing of t14, the establishment position is reached, and the holding notice (special notice) is established. Then, at the timing of t15, it starts moving toward the initial position, and reaches the initial position at the timing of t16.

In this way, by making a configuration in which the pending notice that was not established in the previous game round can be established in the next game round, the configuration that leaves the reverberation of the effect that was not established across the game rounds as described above. In , it is possible to not only suppress the decrease in attention due to the reverberation left behind, but also increase the attention, such that the notice of suspension may be established this time.

In this case, since the action direction is switched toward the holding notice establishment position at a timing before the accessory main body 301 reaches the initial position, the establishment position is newly established after reaching the initial position. Compared to the configuration that operates toward , it is possible to strengthen the impression that the performance is the continuation of the suspension notice of the previous game round and weaken the impression that the suspension notice is newly set.

Therefore, it is possible to make the suspension notice (special notice) set at the start of the game round as described above as if it were an effect set from the start of the previous reservation notice, and the special notice is performed. It is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to the game round.

Here, in the game round in which the special notice is performed, as one form of the effect pattern set on the condition that the game result of the game round is one of the jackpot results, the pending notice is established in the game round. The form to do is set. In this case, in the special notice, the timing t16 at which the accessory main body 301 returns to the initial position is set to the timing before the timing at which the normal hold notice is started during the game. In other words, the suspension notice may be started at the timing t17, which is the timing after the timing t16.

In this case, the action of the accessory main body 301 starts at the timing of t17, reaches the fanning position at the timing of t18, and the fanning effect is performed until the timing of t19. At the timing of t20, it moves to the establishment position, and that state is maintained until the game cycle ends at the timing of t21.

In this way, there are cases in which a pending notice is given at the start and end of one game cycle. Therefore, in a configuration that requires a predetermined performance time to execute the suspension notice, it is possible to suppress the duplication of each and suitably execute it as separate performances. In other words, by making a configuration in which the suspension notice is performed at the start and the end of the game round, the time between the suspension notices is the longest in the configuration in which the suspension notice is performed multiple times during one game round. can be set. By doing so, it is possible to strengthen the impression that each pending notice is an independent presentation.

Also, since the suspension notice is normally executed at the end of the game cycle, if the attention to the suspension notice is increased as described above, it is possible to maintain the attention until the end of the game cycle. It is possible to achieve such an effect. In such a configuration, if a suspension notice is given at the start and end of one game round, it is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention from the start to the end of the game round.

In this case, the longer the variable display time of the game cycle, the longer the interval between the suspension notices executed at the start and the end of the game. Conversely, if the variation display time of game rounds is shortened, the execution interval is shortened. If you want to set a longer execution interval between the pending notice and the pending notice as described above and strengthen the impression that each is an independent effect, you can lengthen the variable display time, or conversely, set the execution interval short. If it is desired to strengthen the impression of continuous presentation, the variable display time should be shortened. In this way, it is possible to change the impression given by the notice of suspension only by adjusting the variable display time, and it is possible to diversify the notice of suspension by simply changing the configuration.

As a specific configuration in this case, the length of the variable display time is grasped when setting the pending notice and the special notice, and it may be configured to determine whether to set these two notices based on the length. , When deciding whether to execute the other notice (for example, special notice) in a game round in which one notice (for example, pending notice) is set, depending on the length of the variable display time as described above It is good also as a structure which determines. Conversely, it may be configured such that whether or not to execute these advance notices is first determined, and then the variable display time is determined. In this case, since the determination of the variable display time is performed on the main controller 81 side, the processing regarding whether or not to execute both advance notices may also be performed on the main controller 81 side. It is good also as a structure which determines by the production|presentation control apparatus 82 side.

Furthermore, in this case, for example, by continuing the game rounds in which the suspension notice is executed at the start and the end, not only the execution interval of the suspension notice in one game round but also the execution of the suspension notice over a plurality of game rounds It is also possible to adjust the interval. That is, the execution interval of the pending notice executed at the end of one game round and the start of the next game round is less than the execution interval of the pending notice executed at the start and end of one game round. is set short, if the game rounds to be executed at the start and the end are continued as described above, the game rounds to be executed at the end of one game round and at the start of the next game round are continuously executed, It is also possible to configure such that it is executed at intervals between the start and end of the next game round. Conversely, the execution interval of the pending notice executed at the end of one game round and the start of the next game round is changed to the execution interval of the pending notice executed at the start and end of one game round. , if the game rounds to be executed at the start and the end are continued as described above, there will be an interval between the end of one game round and the start of the next game round. It is also possible to configure such that it is executed continuously at the start and end of the next game cycle. These adjustments are also possible by changing the variable display time, and it becomes possible to adjust the execution interval of each pending notice with a simple configuration and contribute to the diversification of effects.

In the game round in which the special notice is given, the condition for selecting the performance pattern in which the hold notice is established is that the game result is any jackpot result, but this may be changed. For example, when the number of reservations is small (for example, when the number of reservations is 0) at the time of execution of the process for starting fluctuation related to this special notice, the reservation notice may be established thereafter. By doing so, when the number of reservations is small, it becomes a configuration in which a plurality of reservation notices are easily established during one game. In particular, as in the third embodiment, if the configuration is applied to change the execution mode according to the number of executions of pending notice, the number of executions can be increased even if the number of pending notices is small.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each of the embodiments described above, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied to each of the above embodiments individually, or may be applied to each of the above embodiments in combination with a part or all of them.

(1) Although it was configured to execute a special variation so as to change from the stop mode of the notice of withdrawal to the stop mode of the notice of hold, the stop mode before the special change and the stop mode after the special change are not limited to these. For example, in the reservation notice, the game result of the target reservation information and the pattern for the reservation notice are associated, and the next game round in which the stop mode for the reservation notice is formed by the one reservation notice symbol In the game cycle, as a special variation, a configuration may be adopted in which the stop mode for the reservation notice is formed by another pattern for the reservation notice. Specifically, it is conceivable that the stop mode for holding notice by a non-specific symbol (corresponding to the normal jackpot result) is changed to a specific symbol (corresponding to the 15R probability variable jackpot result), or vice versa. More specifically, for example, as a stop mode for holding notice by non-specific symbols, the upper symbol row Z1 has the right line L3, the middle symbol row Z2 has the left line L1, and the lower symbol row Z3 has the middle line L2. 6” is stopped. In this case, the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the right line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the position shifted by one symbol from the right line L3 of the lower symbol row Z3 to the fluctuation base side, respectively, "7" was attached. The main pattern (specific pattern) is stopped. Then, in the special variation, by changing the lower symbol row Z3 and stopping the main symbol with "7" on the middle line L2 or the left line L1, it is changed to the stop mode for holding notice by the specific symbol. .

In addition, the result of the game round before the special variation is not limited to the losing result. That is, the game round before the special variation may be one of the jackpot results, then the opening/closing execution mode may be entered, and the special variation may be performed in the first rotation after the opening/closing execution mode. In this case, for example, in the game round before the special variation, that is, in the game round that triggered the opening and closing execution mode, even if the result is a 15R probability variable jackpot result, the combination of non-specific symbols is used to notify the jackpot result, and after the opening and closing execution mode. , the combination of the non-specific symbols may be changed to the combination of the specific symbols. In this case, since the opening/closing execution mode is interposed, there is a possibility that the impression that the special variation is a continuation of the previous game cycle will fade. Therefore, it is preferable that the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is not performed, or if it is performed, it is performed in a shorter time than usual, and the period until the next game round is started is set short. From this point of view, for example, like the 2R non-explicit definite variable jackpot result, the 2R explicit definite variable jackpot result, and the special loss result, the period of the opening and closing execution mode is short, and the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 32a during the opening and closing execution mode For a game result that cannot be expected, a special variation may be executed in the next game round. Also, from the viewpoint that the stop result after the special change is changed to something more preferable for the player than the stop result before the change, for example, even if the result is a 2R probability variable jackpot, the special loss result or 2R in the previous game round A non-explicit definite variable jackpot result may be reported, and a 2R explicit definite variable jackpot result may be reported in a special variation after the opening/closing execution mode. In these cases, it may be necessary to change all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in the special variation. It is preferable to change the columns Z1 to Z3 not by the high-speed change display but by the low-speed change display.

(2) The game result of the current game round may be notified in the special variation in the next game round based on the occurrence of a predetermined event. That is, for example, when a game machine error such as ball jam occurs as a predetermined event, it is necessary to notify the error in addition to the effect of the current game round. Therefore, for example, if the current game round is a game round in which the suspension notice stop mode is to be stopped, the player may miss the prepared stop mode. Therefore, in the current game round, the stop mode for the loss hold notice is stopped, and the above-mentioned error notification is performed. When the suspension notice stop mode is displayed by a special change at the start of the next game round, it is possible to provide a time difference between the notice of the notice of suspension and the error, and to notify them appropriately. Predetermined events include not only the occurrence of the above error, but also notification of game ball launching mode, notification of fraudulent activity, and the like.

(3) Means for regulating special variation may be regulated even if it is not a continuous game round. That is, for example, even if it is a game round after the stop mode for the loss hold notice, if there is a game round to be executed before the hold information that is the target of the next hold notice, the loss It is possible to stop the stop mode for the reservation notice before the game round related to the reservation information subject to the reservation notice without changing the stop mode for the reservation notice to the suspension notice stop mode. is. Therefore, as described above, if there is hold information to be the target of the judgment before the hold information that is the target of the hold notice, the special change is limited (not executed). It is possible to reduce the execution frequency of the variation, and it is possible to increase the surprise and expectation when the special variation is performed.

(4) Although the special variation is restricted in the game rounds that are not the continuous game rounds, the special variation may be executed in the game rounds that are not the continuous game rounds. In this case, the game round before performing the special variation is the last game round when the game is finished, and the next game round (the game round in which the special variation is performed) indicates the first game round. By executing a special variation in a game round that is not a continuous game round, although the impression that it is a continuation of the previous game round is weakened, in the case where the continuous game round has ended in the stop mode for the loss hold notice By executing the special variation, it is possible to generate the possibility that the special variation will be performed in the first rotation of the start, and it can be a motivation to select one of the gaming machines installed in the gaming hall, and conversely. It becomes difficult to end the game in the stop mode for notice of loss hold, and it is possible to encourage the continuation of the game. In addition, since the special fluctuation is generated by winning a predetermined lottery, it goes without saying that the special fluctuation can occur even if the result is one of the jackpots.

(5) Although the special variation is performed at the start of the game cycle, the same operation as the special variation may be performed at the end of the game cycle, that is, as a symbol re-variation. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the impression that the special variation is a continuation of the previous game round.

(6) In the special variation lottery process, the winning probability is higher in the case of a big winning result than in the case of a losing result, but the winning probability may be changed depending on the type of the big winning result. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the winning probability is higher as the privilege obtained by the player after the jackpot result is higher.

(7) The stop mode for the loss hold notice is assumed to be stopped in the game cycle related to the hold information subject to the hold notice, but it may also be stopped in other game rounds. By doing so, it is possible to always give the player a feeling of anticipation that a special change will occur. Also, in this case, the execution of the special variation is not limited to the game round following the game round related to the hold information that is the handling of the hold notice, but the game next to the game round that has become the stop mode for the off hold notice It is preferable to have a configuration in which it is executed with a predetermined probability each time.

(8) In the special variation, the pattern row having the later stop order of the game cycle is more likely to vary, but the reverse is also possible. By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of surprise when the special variation is executed.

(9) The stop mode for the off hold notice is to move the pattern that is the target of the hold notice in any of the pattern rows Z1 to Z3 to the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side from all the effective lines for one symbol (one line minute), but the amount of this shift is not limited to one symbol. For example, it may be shifted by two symbols from all effective lines, or it may be shifted by more. In this case, in the special fluctuation lottery process, if the smaller the amount of deviation, the more likely the special fluctuation will occur, the stop result of the previous game round and the occurrence of the special fluctuation are associated with each other. It is possible to strengthen the impression. Further, in this case, the amount of deviation from all effective lines may be grasped, and the direction of change in the special change may be determined based on the amount of deviation. By doing so, it is possible to further strengthen the relationship with the stop result of the previous game round, and for example, if it is configured to change in the direction where the amount of deviation is small, the execution time of the special change can be shortened. is possible, and the sense of unity can be enhanced by shortening the total time with the previous game round.

(10) In the second embodiment, the fixed stop time of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is changed, while the main display section 43 and the main display area P are not changed. The stop time may also be changed. However, from the viewpoint of securing a means for the administrator of the game hall to confirm the start and end of the game round, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which one of them is not changed. In this case, it is preferable that the main display section 43 side is not changed from the point of view of changing the viewpoint of rendering with each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3.

(11) In the second embodiment, the variable display in the main display area P may not be stopped when the fixed stop time is changed, but an effect may be performed to make the variable display appear to be stopped. For example, by changing the color around the main display area P to the same color or a similar color in correspondence with the variable display of the main display area P, even if the variable display continues in the main display area P, You can make it look like the display is stopped. Conversely, by varying the surrounding colors while the variation of the main display area P is stopped, it is possible to make it appear as if the variation display is continuing.

(12) The number of reservations is not limited to the configuration in which the first result display section reservation areas Ra are four and the second result display section reservation areas Rb are four. The number may be 5 or more, and a configuration in which the numbers of both reservations are different may be adopted.

(13) Although the reservation information in the second result display section reservation area Rb is preferentially determined over the reservation information in the first result display section reservation area Ra, the opposite is also possible, and winning a prize A configuration may be adopted in which the validity is determined in order (acquisition order). However, in view of the superiority of the sorting table for the second result display section, it is preferable to preferentially consume the reserved information in the sorting table for the second result display section.

(14) Various processing for holding notice is configured to be executed in the production control device 82, but it may be executed in the main control device 81, and processing on the main control device 81 side such as success judgment processing in the production control device 82 may be configured to execute In particular, in order to change the variation mode (suspension period or variation period) on the main display section 43, the main controller 81 side may be configured to execute various processes for advance notice of suspension.

(15) In game rounds in which special variations are executed, the variation display time may be changed. By lengthening the variation display time, it is preferable because there is a grace period in executing the special variation (first variation) and the second variation in one game round. In this case, since the determination of the variable display time is performed on the main controller 81 side, it is preferable to configure the main controller 81 to perform various processing for holding notice as described in (14) above. In this case, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the variation display time of the current game round is equal to or longer than the predetermined time in step S1708, thereby simplifying the processing configuration.

(16) In the game round before the game round in which the special variation is executed, the variation display time may be changed. If the variation display time is shortened in the previous game round, the total time including the special variation in the next game round can be shortened, which is preferable. In this case as well, similar to the above (15), the configuration may be such that the main control unit 81 side executes various processing for notice of suspension.

(17) As for the mode of the variable display of the symbols, starting the variable display of the symbols in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 → high speed variation display in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 → each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 via the low speed variation display. Although the flow of the display is sequential stop of , medium-speed fluctuation display may be included between the high-speed fluctuation display and the low-speed fluctuation display. In addition, the low-speed variation display may be included before the high-speed variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3.

In addition, in the normal symbol variation display, by making the variation speed high and low, it is possible to distinguish between the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the special variation. The distinction may be based on the degree of distinguishability. That is, the configuration may include a state of variable display in a relatively high discrimination mode and a variable display in a relatively low discrimination mode. The identifiability in this case means, for example, that the variation speed is the same in any mode, but in the variable display in the low discrimination mode, the pattern is displayed in a transparent, translucent, hollow, or partially excluding state. It is conceivable that the entire pattern is displayed in the variable display in the high identification mode.

(18) Although the main display area P is provided, if at least the main display section 43 is provided, the manager of the game hall can confirm the start and end of the game round. In addition, although the main display area P is provided within the display screen G, a lamp section may be provided in the vicinity of the display screen G (for example, the center frame 42), and the display may be changed depending on whether the lamp section is on/off or color. good.

(19) When the game turn subject to the hold notice is not accompanied by the ready-to-win display, it is set to the stop mode of the stop notice. It may include a case where it becomes a complete disconnection stop mode so that it does not occur. In this case, it is preferable that a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to use the stop mode of the notice of suspension of the loss.

(20) In the stop mode of the notice of suspension of the disconnection, if a special variation by a specific symbol and a special variation by a non-specific symbol are possible, it may be configured to determine by lottery or the like which special variation is to be executed. . More specifically, FIG. 22(d) shows a mode of stopping the advance notice of suspension due to specific symbols. The main pattern with is stopped. Although not shown, the main symbol with "8" is stopped one symbol variation side of the right line L3 in the lower symbol row Z3. Therefore, the stop mode of FIG. 22(d) is a stop mode of the cancellation hold notice by the specific symbol (the main symbol with "7" attached), and at the same time, the non-specified symbol (the main symbol with "6" attached) ) can be said to be a mode of stopping the notice of disconnection hold. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable to determine by lottery or the like which of the symbol rows (the middle symbol row Z2 or the lower symbol row Z3) is used as the special symbol row to execute the special variation. Furthermore, even in the situation where the notice of suspension by the specific pattern should be performed, the notice of suspension by the non-specific pattern is performed with a predetermined probability, and as described above, the suspension notice is stopped by the specific pattern and the non-specific pattern. After that, when a special variation is executed in a specific pattern, a performance in which the pattern targeted for the reservation notice is changed from a non-specific pattern to a specific pattern can be performed (promoted).

(21) The stop mode after the special change is not limited to the suspension notice stop mode. For example, although a special change is performed, the stop mode may be the same as the previous stop mode, or the stop mode may be completely off. Moreover, it is good also as a stop mode which becomes any jackpot result.

(22) In the fluctuation start process (FIG. 30), when the game round related to the hold information subject to the hold notice is non-reachable, the specific game round flag is stored (step S1717: NO, step S1722 ), but it may be configured to store the specific game round flag when reach occurs. That is, when the variation display time is long, the special variation may be executed in the next game cycle. In this case, if the ready-to-win display results in a failure, a special variation may be performed, and the special variation may be a special variation that results in a winning result, or may be a special variation that results in a failure again. While the degree of attention is increased in game rounds in which the variable display time is long and the ready-to-win display is performed, when the ready-to-win display is a wrong result, the degree of attention may be extremely reduced. Therefore, by leaving room for the subsequent special variation, it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the degree of attention.

In this case, the stopping mode of the losing reach becomes the stopping mode of the losing and holding notice, so that it is possible to create an expectation that the special fluctuation may be performed after that.

In the reach display, as described above, the reach lines are formed by the same main symbols in the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3, and the same main symbols as the main symbols forming the reach lines are formed in the middle symbol row Z2. Since there is an effect as to whether or not to stop upwards, there is a high possibility that the same main symbol will be stopped and displayed in all of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 as the stop mode of the losing reach, and it is possible to have a suspension notice stop mode. sex is also higher. In addition, for the same reason, the possibility that the suspension notice will be stopped also increases. Therefore, if the stop mode of these outreach reach is treated as the stop mode of the suspension notice or the stop mode of the loss hold notice, it is possible to increase the frequency of performing the suspension notice that becomes these stop modes, and the above-mentioned Even if the reach is lost like this, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the next and subsequent game rounds. On the other hand, by not treating the stop mode of these outgoing reach as the stop mode of the hold notice or the stop mode of the loss hold notice, the rarity of these stop forms is increased, and the attention of the hold notice and the reach itself can be locally increased.

(23) Although the waiting time D3 after the special change is set to have the same length as the fixed stop time D2, it is sufficient that the length is approximately the same, and the difference is such that the player cannot grasp the difference. .

(24) In the process for starting fluctuation (FIG. 30), the special fluctuation is executed on condition that the fluctuation display time is longer than the predetermined time (step S1703: YES). It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which special fluctuations can occur without exception. In this case, it is preferable to adjust the length of the special variation and the length of the subsequent variation for the normal game round (second variation) according to the length of the variation display time.

(25) The mode of operation of the special variation is not limited to the above. For example, in the special variation, only one symbol row may be varied, but a plurality of symbol rows may be varied, or all the symbol rows may be varied. Further, the variation mode at the time of variation is not limited to low-speed variation display, and may be high-speed variation display. In these cases, it suffices if the difference between the special variation and the variation for normal game rounds (second variation) can be recognized. In this case, for example, in a configuration in which the symbol row to be stopped is displayed in a high-speed variation as a special variation, the symbols to be stopped are displayed semi-transparently at the stop position, the frame surrounding the symbol row being changed is displayed, or , the symbols that are changing may be enlarged to increase the identifiability of the symbols.

(26) In the third embodiment, the execution timing of the suspension notice is not limited to the start of symbol variation, and may be other timing. For example, it may be the deceleration timing of any of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, or the stop timing of any of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Moreover, it may be the timing before the start of the fluctuation or the timing after the stop of the fluctuation. At least, it is sufficient if the player can recognize the timing as the predetermined timing. The more the timing is set at a relatively early stage in the game cycle, the more the effect of drawing attention to the subsequent development when the suspension notice is performed can be enhanced, and the execution timing can be set to the game cycle. If you change it in the middle, the width of the change destination will be widened.

(27) In the third embodiment, the execution of the pending notice is changed from the predetermined timing to the later timing, but it may be changed to the earlier timing. In the above-described third embodiment, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the suspension notice is executed with a predetermined probability at the timing before the start of the symbol variation. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which straddles a game round and changes to the previous game round. For example, a configuration is conceivable in which the final stage of the suspension notice is executed in the game round before the game round of the suspension information that triggered the suspension notice. In this case, it is configured to be performed at a predetermined timing and executed before the player prepares himself, so that the effect can be highly unexpected for the player. In this case, it is preferable to set the above-mentioned predetermined timing at the final stage of the game cycle because the range of change destinations is widened.

(28) In the fourth embodiment, in the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice and the game round started with the special game round flag stored, if any of the jackpot results Although the configuration is such that the advance notice of holding is established, in any case, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the advance notice of holding is established even if the result is a deviation.

(29) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments, the suspension notice can be executed at the start and end of the game cycle, but the suspension notice is also executed at other timings during the game cycle. It may be possible. For example, in the first and second embodiments, each symbol row Z1 to Z3 may be temporarily stopped at the time of normal fluctuation (second fluctuation) after the special fluctuation, and the suspension notice stop mode may be displayed. In the embodiment of (1), an effect may be set in which the accessory main body 301 is moved from the initial position to the establishment position and then moved to the initial position between the special notice and the normal notice.

(30) In the fourth embodiment, the configuration is such that the special notice is executed after the fanning effect, but the special notice may be executed after the suspension notice. That is, although the configuration is such that the operation to the established position is started during the return operation from the inflated position to the initial position, the operation to the established position may be started during the return operation from the established position to the initial position. In this case, a suspension notice is generated at the end of a game round, and a suspension notice (special notice) is also generated at the start of the next game round.

(31) In the fourth embodiment, the configuration of the movable accessory 300 is merely an example, and other configurations may be used. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a suspension notice is established by the action of a plurality of movable accessories (for example, a plurality of movable accessories are combined at a predetermined position), or whether or not a suspension notice is established depending on the direction of movement of the movable accessories. It is good also as a structure alert|reported.

(32) The effect for notifying the success/failure determination result of each game round is not limited to the variable display of the symbols, and may be performed by the action of the character, or simply the success/failure determination result is notified. It may be configured to be

(33) As the suspension notice (special notice), in the first and second embodiments, an effect using the stop mode of the pattern is used, in the third embodiment, an effect using the notice sound from the speaker unit 64 is used. In the above embodiment, the effect is given by the movable accessory 300, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to be notified in another form. For example, as a notification means other than the display screen G, another display screen may be provided as a notification means. may be performed, or the suspension notice may be performed by another character or the like on the display screen G. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a hold notice command or code is displayed on the display screen G and read by a portable terminal or the like owned by the player so that the hold notice can be executed by the portable terminal.

(34) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine such as a pachinko machine in which a right is generated and a jackpot is obtained when entering a pachinko machine, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrangement ball machine, and a mammoth ball.

In addition, a non-ball game machine, for example, equipped with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are attached in the circumferential direction, the rotation of the reels is started by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. or after the reels are stopped by the lapse of a predetermined time, if a specific pattern or a combination of specific patterns is formed on an effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window, a privilege such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

Furthermore, the gaming machine main body which is openably and closably supported by the outer frame is provided with a storage portion and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage portion are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine, in which the reels start rotating.

<Invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the features of the group of inventions extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described, showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following description, for ease of understanding, configurations corresponding to the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses or the like.

It should be noted that the invention described in each feature group below is "for example, in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, when a game ball enters a starting ball entry section provided in the game area, a winning game is played. A lottery is held as to whether or not to shift to a predetermined game state such as a state, etc. In addition, for example, in a display device provided in a game machine, a variable display of patterns is started, and when the variable display is finally stopped, the above-mentioned display is performed. A display effect for one game is executed in which a stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81853). There is still room for improvement in this regard.”

<Characteristic group A>
Feature A0. game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53, launch handle 54) for launching a game ball into a game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined shooting operation;
A ball entry portion (upper operation port 33, lower operation port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
a shift determination means (function for executing right/wrong determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined shift information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a transition response result indicating that the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. Special game state transition means for transition (function for executing game state transition processing by main control device 81);
Display means (pattern display device 41) for variably displaying a predetermined pattern on a display screen (display screen G);
The predetermined pattern is variably displayed to start the action for a game turn, and the predetermined picture is stop-displayed as a stop result corresponding to the result of transition determination by the transition determination means to end the action for a game turn. is one game round, and game round control means (effect control a function of executing a variable display control process by the device 82);
with
The game round control means is
As the action for the game round in the game round, the first control means (by the effect control device 82) that executes a normal operation of displaying the predetermined pattern in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying it as a stop result corresponding to the result of the transition determination a function to execute normal fluctuation processing),
A predetermined special action is executed as the action for the game round in the next game round (specific game round) after the predetermined game round by the first control means, and after that, a stop corresponding to the result of the transition determination is performed. As a result, the second control means for stopping and displaying (the function of executing the special fluctuation during processing and the normal fluctuation during processing by the effect control device 82),
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, in the first control means, the pattern is displayed in a stopped state after the changing display of the pattern, and the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is notified based on the stop result. Further, the second control means executes a predetermined special operation, then performs the same operation as the operation by the first control means, and notifies the result of transition determination by the transition determination means. That is, the game round by the second control means includes a predetermined special action and the game round action (normal action) by the first control means, and the predetermined special action is subsequently executed. It is also possible to associate it with the normal action of the first control means, or it is possible to associate it with the normal action of the game round executed earlier by the first control means. Therefore, it is possible to use this predetermined special action to make many effects, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

An example of the "predetermined special action" is "the action with the predetermined pattern".

Also, the "normal action" and the "special action" can be replaced with the "first action" and the "second action", respectively.

Feature A1. game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53, launch handle 54) for launching a game ball into a game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined shooting operation;
A ball entry portion (upper operation port 33, lower operation port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
a shift determination means (function for executing right/wrong determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined shift information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a transition response result indicating that the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. Special game state transition means for transition (function for executing game state transition processing by main control device 81);
Display means (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying a plurality of patterns on a display screen (display screen G);
The plurality of patterns are variably displayed to start the action for a game turn, and the plurality of pictures are stop-displayed as a combination of pictures corresponding to the result of transition determination by the shift determination means, and the operation for a game turn is terminated. is one game round, and game round control means (effect control a function of executing a variable display control process by the device 82);
with
In the variable display mode, a high-speed variable display mode and a low-speed variable display mode are set so that the speed of variation of the pattern is relatively high and low,
The game round control means is
A first control for executing a normal operation of variably displaying the plurality of symbols in the high-speed varying display mode and then stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the transition determination as the operation for the game cycle in the game cycle. Means (the function of executing normal fluctuation during processing by the production control device 82),
As the action for a game round (specific game round) following a predetermined game round by the first control means, at least some of the plurality of symbols are displayed in the high-speed fluctuation display mode. Executes a special operation to temporarily stop and display as a predetermined pattern combination without accompanying, and then executes the second control means (special fluctuation during processing and normal fluctuation processing by the effect control device 82) for executing the normal operation function) and
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, in the first control means, after the patterns are variably displayed in the high-speed fluctuating display mode, each pattern is stopped and displayed, and the result of the transition judgment by the transition judging means is notified by the combination of the patterns. . Further, the second control means stops and displays at least some of the patterns without the high-speed fluctuation display mode, and then performs the same operation as the first control means, and the transition determination means performs transition determination. results are reported. Therefore, by executing the game round by the second control means after the game round by the first control means, the special action is given to the player as a continuation of the previous game round, more specifically, like a so-called re-fluctuation of the pattern. It is possible to make you think about it. On the other hand, in each game cycle, the symbol combination corresponding to the transition determination result of the transition determination means is finally stopped and displayed. there is As a result, attention to the game can be favorably increased.

Feature A2. Comprehension means for comprehending the game status of the previous game round (function for executing the processing of step S1717 by the effect control device 82),
The second control means is characterized by comprising means for executing the special action based on the grasping result by the grasping means (the function of executing the processing of step S1703 by the effect control device 82) or The gaming machine described in A1.

According to the above configuration, the special action is executed in the current game round based on the game situation in the previous game round. Therefore, the special action can be associated with the previous game round, and the effect of making the game seem like a continuation from the previous game round can be enhanced.

Feature A3. The grasping means is characterized by comprising determination result grasping means for grasping the result of transition determination by the transition determining means in the previous game round (function for executing the process of step S1717 by the effect control device 82). The gaming machine according to feature A2.

According to the above configuration, the special action is executed in the next game round based on the transition determination result in the previous game round. Therefore, it is possible to associate the result of the transition determination notified first with the special action in the next game round. This makes it possible not only to increase the degree of attention to the special action, but also to increase the degree of attention to the previously notified result of the transition determination.

Further, the second control means has "means for executing the special action when the determination result grasping means grasps that the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means is not the transition correspondence result." As described in feature A1, the special action gives the impression that it is a continuation of the previous game round. Also, the player can be made to expect that the result of the failure will change, and it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention of the special action.

Feature A4. The grasping means comprises a stop result grasping means for grasping each pattern stopped and displayed in the previous game round (function for executing the processing of step S1801 by the effect control device 82) Characteristic A2 or A gaming machine described in A3.

According to the above configuration, since the symbols stopped and displayed in the previous game round are associated with the special motion patterns in the current game round, the impression that the special motion is a continuation of the previous game round is stronger. It can be given to the player. In addition, the result of transition determination in the previous game round is reported as the result of stopping the combination of symbols, and a special action is performed based on each pattern in the combination of symbols. It is also possible to obtain an effect by performing a special operation based on this.

Feature A5. A pattern stop position corresponding to the result of the transition determination is set on the display screen,
The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the stop result grasping means also grasps a picture adjacent to the picture stopped at the stop position among the plurality of pictures.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reflect in the special action including the pattern that was not stopped at the stop position. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the variety of special actions and increase the degree of attention.

Feature A6. The grasping means includes display period grasping means (a function of executing the processing of step S1717 by the effect control device 82) for grasping the variable display period (variable display time) of the game cycle action in the previous game round. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A5, characterized by:

According to the above configuration, the special action is executed according to the length of the variable display period, for example, based on the variable display period of the previous game round. If a special action is performed in a game round following a game round with a short variable display period, the total period of the previous game round and the special action becomes relatively short, giving the impression that these are executed in one game round. can be made stronger. On the other hand, in a game round with a long variable display period, there is a tendency that an effect such as a ready-to-win display with a relatively higher degree of expectation for the transition determination result than other effects is performed. By performing the special action at , it is easy to give the impression that the special action is a series of effects with the previous effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A7. The special action is characterized in that a predetermined pattern among the plurality of patterns is variably displayed, and other patterns are displayed in a stopped state as the predetermined pattern combination after holding a stopped state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6.

According to the above configuration, the special action is performed not by the variable display of all the patterns, but by the variable display of some of the patterns. As a result, it is possible to distinguish clearly from the mode in which all the patterns are displayed with high-speed fluctuations, such as the operation of the normal game round (normal operation) by the first control means, and the impression of the operation accompanying this normal operation is more clear. You can hold it strong.

Feature A8. The gaming machine according to feature A7, wherein the second control means comprises selection means for selecting the predetermined pattern (function for executing step S1802 by the effect control device 82).

According to the above configuration, the predetermined pattern to be variably displayed in the special action can be randomized, and conversely, it can be biased. As a result, it is possible to make the user pay attention to which pattern is to be variably displayed.

Feature A9. The first control means stops the plurality of patterns in a predetermined order and stops and displays a pattern combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination,
The gaming machine according to feature A8, wherein the selection means is set such that the later the stopping order of the plurality of symbols, the easier it is to select.

According to the above configuration, the later the stop order is, the easier it is for the variable display to be performed in the subsequent special action. That is, the shorter the period from the stop, the easier it is to be variably displayed, so that it is possible to give a stronger impression that the performance is a continuation from the previous game round.

Feature A10. The second control means according to any one of characteristics A1 to A9, characterized in that, in the special action, the part of the patterns is changed after performing the variable display in the low-speed variable display mode, and then stopped. game machine.

According to the above configuration, in the special action, some of the patterns are variably displayed in the low-speed variable display mode. As a result, it is possible to clearly distinguish from the normal action in which all the patterns are variably displayed in the high-speed fluctuating display mode, and it is possible to more strongly recognize that the special action is an effect that accompanies the normal action.

Feature A11. In the special action, it is characterized by having first holding means (a function of executing the process of step S2106 by the effect control device 82) for holding the state of being stopped and displayed as the predetermined pattern combination for a predetermined period. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10.

According to the above configuration, a period is provided between the special action and the normal action by the second control means, during which the predetermined pattern combination is stopped and displayed for the predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to give the impression that the special action and the normal action in one game round by the second control means are separate game rounds. This makes it possible to give a stronger impression that the special action is a continuation of the previous game round.

Feature A12. A second holding means (a function of executing the processing of step S2201 by the effect control device 82) that holds the state in which the pattern combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination is stopped and displayed in the normal operation for a specific period,
The predetermined period during which the stop indication is held by the first holding means and the specific period during which the stop indication is held by the second holding means are set to have substantially the same length. The gaming machine according to feature A11, characterized by:

According to the above configuration, the specific period at the final stage of the game round and the predetermined period between the special action and the normal action in one game round have substantially the same length, and the second control means can It is possible to make the impression that the special action and the normal action in the game round are separate game rounds more strongly.

Feature A13. Based on the transition determination by the transition determination means, a predetermined area (main display area P) in the display means or a change in another display means (main display section 43) provided separately from the display means Variable display control means for controlling the display means or the separate display means to start display and end the variable display as a result of stopping corresponding to the result of transition determination by the transition determination means (game round by main controller 81) function to execute control processing),
The gaming machine according to feature A11 or A12, wherein the variable display control means continues the variable display even during the predetermined period by the second control means.

According to the above configuration, the variable display by the variable display control means is linked to the start and end of the game round by the game round control means, and is stopped for a predetermined period between the special fluctuation and the normal fluctuation. Even if there is a period in which the is held, the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm whether or not the game round has ended by confirming the variable display by the variable display means. This makes it easier to detect fraudulent behavior such as trying to obtain fraudulent benefits even though the game cycle has not ended.

Feature A14. Characteristic feature A13, wherein the predetermined area in the display screen or the area where the variable display is performed by the separate display means is smaller than the area in the display screen where the plurality of patterns are variably displayed. The gaming machine described in .

According to the above configuration, since the area in which the plurality of patterns are variably displayed on the display screen is larger than the predetermined area or the variably displayed region in the separate display means, the player can enjoy the variable display of the plurality of patterns. It is thought that attention will be paid to Therefore, while the effect of feature 14 is exhibited, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the degree of attention to the game due to the player's attention to the predetermined area or the like.

Feature A15. The acquired information storage means stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number, which is a plurality of predetermined numbers, as an upper limit,
The migration determination means sequentially determines migration of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
With respect to the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, information corresponding to the shift determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the shift determination is determined as the predetermined special information as the target of the shift determination. Equipped with destination specifying means (function for executing confirmation processing for suspension by main controller 81) that specifies at a timing before becoming,
The first control means, on the basis that the specified result by the first specifying means is a predetermined result corresponding to the game round in which the game round is executed by the second control means, the specified target is the In the game round before the game round by the second control means, the third control means for executing the special control for the special action (executing the pending control command corresponding process by the production control device 82 in the second embodiment function).

According to the above configuration, before the game round is started by the second control means, it is possible to specify that the game round should be executed by the second control means by the destination specification means, and the special action by the third control means. Special control (preparatory operation) for executing

As a specific configuration of the special control, for example, a configuration of "stop display as a pattern combination for special control", a configuration of "change the variable display time by the first control means", etc. can be considered. It is possible to devise ways to give the impression that the performance is a continuation of the previous game round.

Feature A16. In the normal operation, a second holding means (a function of executing the processing of step S2201 by the effect control device 82) is provided for holding a state in which the pattern combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination is stopped and displayed for a specific period. ,
The third control means is means for shortening the specific period by the second holding means, compared to the case where the game round by the second control means is not executed in the next game round. A gaming machine according to feature A15, characterized in that it has a function of executing a process of changing the fixed stop time of a game cycle.

According to the above configuration, the specific period during which the plurality of symbols are stop-displayed is shortened between the game round by the first control means and the game round by the second control means. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impression that the special action is a continuation of the previous game round.

In addition, after having "a first holding means for holding the state of being stopped and displayed as the predetermined pattern combination in the special action for a predetermined period",
The third control means may also include means for shortening the specific period during which the stop display is held by the second holding means shorter than the predetermined period during which the stop display is held by the first holding means. good.

By doing so, the specific period between the normal action before the special action is shorter than the predetermined period between the special action and the normal action, and the normal action, the special action, and the normal action are performed. In a situation where normal actions exist before and after the special action in order, it is possible to give a stronger impression that the special action accompanies the preceding normal action rather than the following normal action.

Feature A17. The acquired information storage means stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number, which is a plurality of predetermined numbers, as an upper limit,
The migration determination means sequentially determines migration of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
With regard to the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, information corresponding to the result of the shift determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the shift determination, and the predetermined special information is the shift determination. destination identification means (function for executing confirmation processing for suspension by main controller 81) that identifies at a timing prior to being targeted;
Corresponding to the result of the shift determination when the predetermined special information that is the target of the determination is the target of the shift determination based on the fact that the specified result by the destination specifying means is a predetermined result. Execution state setting means for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed by the display means (a function of executing a hold control command corresponding process by the effect control device 82);
with
When the execution state is set to the execution state by the execution state setting means, the special notification indicates that the picture combination corresponding to the result of transition determination by the transition determination means in the normal operation is a specific combination of pictures (suspension notice stop mode). ) is executed in such a way that
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A16, wherein the second control means executes the special action so that the predetermined pattern combination becomes the specific pattern combination.

According to the above configuration, a special notification is performed by stopping and displaying a specific combination of symbols in a game round, thereby adding a game of predicting the result of transition determination in subsequent game rounds. Diversification is achieved.

In such a game machine, a specific combination of symbols is stop-displayed by the special action as well as the special notification. Therefore, a game is added in which the player predicts the result of the transition determination notified by the subsequent normal action from the specific combination of symbols stopped and displayed by the special action in one game round, and the game becomes more diverse. becomes. As a result, it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A18. The second control means performs the special operation when the execution state is set by the execution state setting means and the specific pattern combination has not been stop-displayed in the previous game round. The gaming machine according to feature A17, further comprising means for stopping and displaying the specific combination of symbols (function for executing special variation processing in the effect control device 82).

According to the above configuration, although it was not set to the execution state in the previous game round and the specific pattern combination was not stopped and displayed, when it was set to the execution state in the current game round, first, the special A specific combination of symbols is stopped by the action. It is considered that the player expects that the specified combination of symbols will be stopped and displayed in the game cycle, that is, that the specified result by the previous specifying means will be a predetermined result. Therefore, if a specific combination of symbols did not stop in the previous game round, there is a possibility that the result will be disappointing. On the other hand, by stopping and displaying a specific pattern combination by a special action at the start of the next game cycle, it is possible to make the player think that the specific pattern combination was stopped and displayed in the previous game cycle (continuation). It is possible and maintains a sense of anticipation.

In addition, since the special action is set to the execution state in the game round in which the special action is performed, a specific combination of symbols is stopped and displayed in the subsequent normal action. Therefore, it is possible to stop-display a specific combination of symbols a plurality of times in one game. Here, for example, in a so-called pseudo-continuation in which a plurality of variable displays are performed in one game round, the number of special information (holding information) and the game Due to the contradiction with the number of times, there is a tendency that it is relatively early to grasp that it is an effect in a single game time. Therefore, there is a possibility that even if the performance is prepared with much effort, the player may become timid. On the other hand, as in the above configuration, a specific pattern combination as a continuation effect from the previous game round and a specific pattern combination in the current game round are made to appear, respectively. The number of appearances and the number of special information can be matched, and the player can be immersed in the game without being discouraged.

Feature A19. In the normal operation, the first control means changes a part of the plurality of pictures constituting the specific picture combination as a picture combination corresponding to the result of transition determination by the transition determination means. Outgoing combination means (function for executing the process of step S1720 by the production control device 82) for stopping and displaying an outgoing pattern combination different from the specific picture combination is provided,
The second control means performs the special action in the next game cycle in which the winning combination is stopped and displayed by the losing combination means. ), the gaming machine according to feature A17 or A18.

According to the above configuration, although it is not preferable for a player who expects a specific combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed to stop display of a wrong combination of symbols, the fourth control means is used in the next game cycle. Since a specific combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by , it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the degree of attention in the game round by the first control means. In addition, even if the winning pattern combination is once stopped, it is possible to make people expect even the winning pattern combination by leaving room for the subsequent specific pattern combination to be stop-displayed, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. can be suitably increased.

Feature A20. The fourth control means is characterized in that the changed part of the pattern is variably displayed, the rest of the patterns are held stationary, and the specific pattern combination is displayed stationary. A gaming machine described in A19.

According to the above configuration, a part of the missing picture combination is different from the specific picture combination, and the part of the picture is variably displayed in the special action to change the missing picture combination to the specific picture combination. Therefore, it is possible to give a stronger impression that the performance is a continuation from the previous game round.

In addition, each invention of the feature group B, the feature group C, the feature group D, the feature group E, and the feature group F may be applied individually to each invention of the feature group A.

<Characteristic group B>
Feature B1. game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53, launch handle 54) for launching a game ball into a game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined shooting operation;
A ball entry portion (upper operation port 33, lower operation port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
a shift determination means (function for executing right/wrong determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined shift information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a transition response result indicating that the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. Special game state transition means for transition (function for executing game state transition processing by main control device 81);
The acquisition information is stored such that the action for game play is started by a predetermined notification means and the action for game play is ended as a result of notification corresponding to the result of transition determination by the transition determination means as one game time. Game round control means for controlling the predetermined notification means so that the game round operation of each game round is performed in accordance with the special information stored in the means (executing the variable display control process by the performance control device 82) function) and
In a game machine equipped with
With regard to the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, information corresponding to the result of the shift determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the shift determination, and the predetermined special information is the shift determination. destination identification means (function for executing confirmation processing for suspension by main controller 81) that identifies at a timing prior to being targeted;
Corresponding to the result of the transition determination when the predetermined special information subject to the identification is subject to the transition determination based on the result of the identification by the destination identification means becoming the predetermined special result Execution state setting means for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed by the predetermined notification means or another notification means (a function of executing a hold control command corresponding process by the effect control device 82);
In the situation set to the execution state by the execution state setting means, special notification execution means (steps S1713 to S1715 by the effect control device 82) for executing the special notification at a predetermined timing in the game round , a function to execute the processing of S2511 to S2513);
Means for differentiating the execution timing of the special notification by the special notification execution means (special variation processing by the effect control device 82, step S2509, the function of executing step S2517),
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, when the execution state is set by the execution state setting means, the special notification by the special notification execution means may be executed at a predetermined timing. Therefore, by performing this special notification, it is possible to predict that the result of the game round will be a predetermined special result corresponding to the special notification, thereby diversifying the game. In such a gaming machine, if the special notification is made at the timing of this special notification, the player can enjoy it. You may lose interest in gaming. Therefore, by providing a means for differentiating the execution timing of the special notification as in the above configuration, even if the special notification is not performed at the predetermined timing, the expectation for the special notification is maintained. It is possible to make it possible, and it is possible to suitably increase the attention to the game.

In particular, since the special notification is configured to be performed in a situation where it is set to the execution state, if this execution state continues over a plurality of game rounds, the special notification will also be performed over a plurality of game rounds. can occur continuously. Therefore, for example, in a situation where the special notification is performed over a plurality of game rounds, the player expects that the special notification will be performed in the next game round as a matter of course. In other words, as the special notifications continue, the player can easily grasp the execution timing of the special notifications. Therefore, by providing means for differentiating the execution timing of the special notification as described above, even if the special notification is not performed at the predetermined timing, the special notification may be performed at another timing. They will watch the whole thing, and if the special notification is made at the other timing, the unexpectedness will increase, so it is possible to more preferably increase the degree of attention.

Feature B2. The feature B1 is characterized in that the means for differentiating differs the execution timing of the special notification by the special notification execution means so that the special notification is executed in a game round different from the game round before the change. The game machine described.

According to the above configuration, in a gaming machine in which an effect tends to be completed in one game round, it is possible to generate the possibility that the special notification will be executed in different game rounds across the game rounds. Therefore, when changing to a later game round, for example, even if the special notification is not executed in one game round, the player should have an expectation that it may be executed in the next game round. becomes possible. Conversely, for example, if there is a game round in which it is predicted that a special notification may be made due to a continuous effect or a pending image, etc., the previous game round is simply a waiting game round. As a result, the degree of attention is relatively low. Therefore, if the game round is changed to the previous game round, it is possible not only to provide an unexpected special notification, but also to favorably increase the attention level of the game round that is concerned about such a decrease in the attention level.

Feature B3. Characteristic B2, characterized in that the means for differentiating differs the execution timing of the special notification by the special notification execution means so that the special notification is executed in the game round following the game round before the change. The game machine described.

According to the above configuration, even if the special notification is not executed in one game round, it is possible to make the player expect that it may be executed in the next game round.

In particular, since the execution timing of the special notification is changed to the next game round, it is easier for the player to recognize that the execution timing has been changed, as compared with the configuration in which the change is made over a plurality of game rounds. If the special notification is changed in the game round after a plurality of times, it is simply assumed that the special notification was not performed in the game round before the change (the execution state was canceled), and in the game round after the multiple rounds. This is because there is a high possibility of misunderstanding that the is newly set to the execution state.

Feature B4. The differing means is characterized in that the execution timing of the special notification by the special notification executing means is varied so that the special notification is executed at the start of the game round following the game round before the change. The gaming machine described in B3.

According to the above configuration, the special notification is performed at the start of the next game round in which the special notification has not been performed at the predetermined timing in the game round. Therefore, even if the execution timing of the special notification is changed, it is possible to weaken the impression that it has been changed to a different game round. That is, it is possible to give an impression that the execution timing of the special notification has been changed in one game round. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effects of the special notification.

It should be noted that "at the start of a game cycle" is not limited to only the start timing of a game cycle, but has a predetermined width, for example, a front side portion when a game cycle of a predetermined length is evenly divided. may be In addition, when the performance of the game round is divided into the initial performance, the mid-term performance, and the final performance, the execution timing of the special notification may be changed in the initial performance.

Feature B5. The gaming machine according to feature B3 or B4, wherein the predetermined timing at which the special notification is executed by the special notification execution means is the end of the game round by the game round control means.

According to the above configuration, in the configuration in which the special notification is performed at the start of the next game round in which the special notification was not performed, the predetermined timing at which the special notification should normally be performed is the end of the previous game round. Therefore, even if the execution timing of the special notification is changed, it is possible to weaken the impression that it has been changed to a different game round. That is, the impression becomes stronger that the execution timing of the special notification has been changed in one game round.

It should be noted that "at the end of a game cycle" is not limited to the end timing of a game cycle. may be In addition, when the performance of the game cycle is divided into the initial performance, the middle performance, and the final performance, the predetermined timing of the special notification may be set in the final performance.

Feature B6. Any of the features B1 to B5, wherein the means for differentiating differs the execution timing of the special notification based on the fact that the identification result by the previous identification means is a predetermined change result. 1. The game machine according to 1.

According to the above configuration, the execution state is set and the special notification is performed in each game round based on the fact that the specified result by the preceding specifying means is the predetermined special result. Furthermore, the execution timing of this special notification is changed based on the fact that the identification result by the destination identification means is the change result. If one of them were to be realized by other means, communication (for example, exchange of commands) would be required between the means. On the other hand, by adopting the configuration described above, it is possible to concentrate the control related to the special notification to the destination specifying means, and to simplify the control design.

Feature B7. The special notification execution means includes a mode change means (a function of executing the process of step S2513 by the effect control device 82) for changing the mode of the special notification according to the number of the special notifications executed during the execution state. ,
Characteristic B1, wherein the differing means varies the execution timing of the special notification so that the changed special notification is executed in the mode of the special notification changed by the mode changing means. The game machine according to any one of B6.

According to the above configuration, in a so-called step-up effect in which the mode of special notification is changed according to the number of executions, the special notification after the timing change is performed in the stepped-up state. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the impression that the effect is being inherited and make the player think that only the execution timing has been changed.

Feature B8. The means for differentiating and the execution timing of the special notification are made to differ in the situation set to the execution state by the execution state setting means,
Limiting means (steps S1720 to S1722 by production control device 82, A gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B7, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processes of S2512 and S2517.

According to the above configuration, in the game round before the execution timing is changed, the execution of the special notification is restricted even if the special notification is being executed. Therefore, if the special notification is executed in the next game round, it is possible to give the impression that the execution of the special notification in the previous game round has been postponed until the later game round.

Feature B9. The notification means is set to be able to variably display a plurality of patterns,
The game round control means displays, as a stop result, a pattern combination corresponding to the transition determination result of the transition determination means, and terminates the game round;
The special notification is to make the stop result in the game round during the execution state a predetermined pattern combination,
The different means stops and displays the predetermined pattern combination at a timing before displaying the stop result corresponding to the transition determination result of the transition determination means in the game round by the game round control means. The game machine according to any one of features B1 to B8, characterized in that

According to the above configuration, in the configuration in which the special notification is performed using the stop result of the variable pattern for the game round, the variable pattern is displayed as the stop result not only at the end of the game round but also before the end of the game round. Notification may be made. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to when the variable display of the pattern in the game round will stop, that is, when the special notification will be made, and it is possible to increase the attention of the entire game round.

It should be noted that each invention of the feature A group, the feature group C, the feature group D, the feature group E, and the feature group F may be applied individually to each invention of the feature group B.

<Characteristic group C>
Feature C1. game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53, launch handle 54) for launching a game ball into a game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined shooting operation;
A ball entry portion (upper operation port 33, lower operation port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
a shift determination means (function for executing right/wrong determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined shift information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a transition response result indicating that the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. Special game state transition means for transition (function for executing game state transition processing by main control device 81);
A predetermined informing means (symbol display device 41) starts the action for a game turn, and the end of the action for a game turn is notified as a notification result corresponding to the transition determination result of the shift determination means. As a game round control means (variation by the performance control device 82) that controls the predetermined notification means so that the game round operation of each game round is performed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. function to execute display control processing),
In a game machine equipped with
With regard to the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, information corresponding to the result of the shift determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the shift determination, and the predetermined special information is the shift determination. destination identification means (function for executing confirmation processing for suspension by main controller 81) that identifies at a timing prior to being targeted;
Corresponding to the result of the transition determination when the predetermined special information subject to the identification is subject to the transition determination based on the result of the identification by the destination identification means becoming the predetermined special result Execution state setting means for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed by the predetermined notification means or another notification means (a function of executing a hold control command corresponding process by the effect control device 82);
In the situation set to the execution state by the execution state setting means, special notification execution means for executing the special notification in the game round (function of executing the processing of steps S1713 to S1715 by the effect control device 82) When,
Predetermined notification execution for executing a predetermined notification by the predetermined notification means or another notification means in game rounds subsequent to the game round in which the special notification is not performed by the special notification execution means. Means (special variation processing by the effect control device 82, the function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2517),
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, when the execution state is set by the execution state setting means, the special notification may be executed by the special notification execution means. Therefore, by performing this special notification, it is possible to predict that the result of the game round will be a predetermined special result corresponding to the special notification, thereby diversifying the game. In such a game machine, attention can be improved by performing this special notification, but conversely, if the special notification is not performed, there is a concern that the attention will decrease accordingly. In that regard, with the above configuration, there is a possibility that the predetermined notification will be performed in the next and subsequent game rounds after the game round in which the special notification was not performed. Therefore, even if the special notification is not performed, it is possible to make the player look forward to the next game round, and it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature C2. Characteristic feature C1, characterized in that the predetermined notification execution means executes the predetermined notification based on a result of the transition determination by the transition determination means becoming a predetermined result. game machine.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to associate the result of transition determination by the transition determination means with the predetermined notification. Then, it is possible to make the player pay particular attention to whether or not the predetermined notification will be performed in game rounds subsequent to the game round in which the special notification was not performed. By doing so, it is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention of the predetermined notification.

It should be noted that if the predetermined result is, for example, a "result corresponding to awarding a privilege to the player", the relevance to the privilege obtained by the player can be enhanced, which is preferable.

Feature C3. The game according to feature C1 or C2, wherein the predetermined notification execution means executes the predetermined notification at the start of the next game turn in which the special notification is not performed by the special notification execution means. machine.

According to the above configuration, even if the special notification is not performed by the special notification execution means, the predetermined notification is performed at the start of the next game round, so compared to the configuration that makes the player wait until the end of the next game round. , the degree of attention of the next game round itself can be preferably increased. If the predetermined notification is performed at the end of the next game cycle, the player will pay too much attention to whether or not the predetermined notification will be performed during the next game cycle, and will lose interest in other effects during the game cycle. Because it could happen.

It should be noted that "at the start of a game cycle" is not limited to only the start timing of a game cycle, but has a predetermined width, for example, a front side portion when a game cycle of a predetermined length is evenly divided. may be Moreover, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the predetermined notification is executed in the initial stage effect when the stage effect of the game round is divided into an initial stage effect, a mid-term stage effect, and a final stage stage effect.

Feature C4. The feature C1 or C2, characterized in that the predetermined notification execution means executes the predetermined notification in a game round after a plurality of game rounds in which the special notification is not performed by the special notification execution means. The game machine described.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the predetermined notification is performed multiple times. Further, in the configuration for associating the predetermined notification with the game result, since the execution game round is not limited to the next game round in which the special notification is not performed, the association with the game result is facilitated.

Feature C5. The predetermined notification executing means executes the predetermined notification based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in game rounds subsequent to the game round in which the special notification was not executed. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the execution times of the predetermined notification compared to the configuration in which the execution times of the predetermined notification are determined at the time of the game round in which the special notification is not executed.

Feature C6. The predetermined notification executing means executes the predetermined notification based on the fact that the special information related to the game rounds subsequent to the game round in which the special notification was not executed corresponds to the predetermined information. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, characterized in that it executes.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the number of executions of the predetermined notification compared to the configuration in which the number of executions of the predetermined notification is determined at the time of the game round in which the special notification is not executed.

In such a configuration, when the special information related to the game round after the next game round in which the special announcement was not executed corresponds to the predetermined information, the predetermined announcement is made. , it is possible to increase the relevance between the game result and the predetermined notification, and it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to the next and subsequent game rounds in which the special notification was not executed.

Feature C7. Any one of the features C1 to C6, characterized by comprising storage means (for example, a function of executing the processing of step S2517 by the effect control device 82) for storing the game times in which the special notification is not executed. game machine.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to ascertain from the information stored in the storage means that the game round is the game round after the game round in which the special notification was not executed. As a result, for example, compared to a configuration that determines in advance a game round in which the special notification is not executed and a game round in which the predetermined notification is executed after that, it is possible to determine the execution of the predetermined notification after the fact. Not only is the degree of freedom in the execution times of the notification increased, but it is also possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing each of these notification contents.

Feature C8. The predetermined notification includes at least the first effect (in the first and second embodiments, the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 are stopped, and in the fourth embodiment, the character action from the initial position to the fanning position) and the relevant A second effect executed after the first effect (in the first and second embodiments, the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped, and in the fourth embodiment, the action from the fanning position to the establishment position) is included. is configured to
If the special notification execution means does not execute the special notification in the game round during the execution state, the first execution means for performing the first production in the game round (steps S1720 to S1722 by the production control device 82, the first A gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C7, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of step S2517 in the embodiment of No. 4).

According to the above configuration, since the first effect of the predetermined notification is executed in the game round before the predetermined notification, the second effect of the predetermined notification may be performed in the subsequent game rounds. , the predetermined notification can be executed even when the presentation time is limited. In addition, the player expects that when the first performance of the predetermined notification is performed and the game cycle ends, the second performance will be performed in the game cycle after that, so that the degree of attention to the game can be improved. can contribute.

In this case, shortening the interval between the first effect and the second effect makes it easier to make the effects more relevant, and for example, this configuration may be applied to the gaming machine having the feature C3.

Feature C9. The gaming machine according to feature C8, wherein the special notification includes at least the first effect and the second effect.

According to the above configuration, by applying the first effect and the second effect, which are also used in the predetermined notification, to the special notification, the relevance between the two is strengthened, and the sense of unity of the effect is enhanced. In the game round in which the special notification is not executed during the execution state, only the first effect out of the first effect and the second effect is executed, and the second effect is executed in the next and subsequent game times. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the impression that the predetermined notification is a continuation of the special notification, and to more preferably enhance the effect described in feature C6.

Feature C10. The special notification execution means includes execution mode storage means (ROM 243) that stores the type of execution mode of the special notification, and execution mode determination means (effect control device) that determines the execution mode of the special notification from the execution mode storage means. 82), and executes the special notification in the type of execution mode determined by the execution mode determination means,
According to any one of features C1 to C9, the predetermined notification execution means determines the execution mode of the predetermined notification from the execution mode of the special notification stored in the execution mode storage means. game machine.

According to the above configuration, the notification modes of both the special notification and the predetermined notification are determined from the types of execution modes stored in the execution mode storage means. Therefore, the storage capacity can be reduced. Furthermore, by associating the special notification with the predetermined notification, the player can easily understand the relationship between them, and can be immersed in the game. Therefore, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

In addition, each invention of the characteristic group A, the characteristic group B, the characteristic group D, the characteristic group E, and the characteristic group F may be applied individually to each invention of the characteristic group C.

<Characteristic group D>
Feature D1. game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53, launch handle 54) for launching a game ball into a game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined shooting operation;
A ball entry portion (upper operation port 33, lower operation port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
a shift determination means (function for executing right/wrong determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined shift information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a transition response result indicating that the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. Special game state transition means for transition (function for executing game state transition processing by main control device 81);
A predetermined informing means (symbol display device 41) starts the action for a game turn, and the end of the action for a game turn is notified as a notification result corresponding to the transition determination result of the shift determination means. As a game round control means (variation by the performance control device 82) that controls the predetermined notification means so that the game round operation of each game round is performed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. function to execute display control processing),
In a game machine equipped with
With regard to the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, information corresponding to the result of the shift determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the shift determination, and the predetermined special information is the shift determination. destination identification means (function for executing confirmation processing for suspension by main controller 81) that identifies at a timing prior to being targeted;
Corresponding to the result of the transition determination when the predetermined special information subject to the identification is subject to the transition determination based on the result of the identification by the destination identification means becoming the predetermined special result Execution state setting means for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed by the predetermined notification means or another notification means (a function of executing a hold control command corresponding process by the effect control device 82);
In the situation set to the execution state by the execution state setting means, special notification execution means for executing the special notification in the game round (function of executing the processing of steps S1714 and S1715 by the effect control device 82) When,
Multiple execution means for executing the special notification multiple times during one game round (function for executing special variation processing by the effect control device 82);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, when the execution state is set by the execution state setting means, the special notification may be executed by the special notification execution means. Therefore, by performing this special notification, it is possible to predict that the result of the game round will be a predetermined special result corresponding to the special notification, thereby diversifying the game. In such a gaming machine, if the number of games played in the running state continues a plurality of times, the special notification may occur a plurality of times. In this case, it is also possible to diversify the presentation, such as developing the presentation according to the number of continuations. However, although it is sufficient if there are a plurality of game rounds to be played in the state set to the execution state as described above, if the number of game rounds is small even if the state is set to the execution state, the special notification as described above is provided. It becomes difficult to make use of the goodness of continuing. Therefore, by executing the special notification a plurality of times in one game round by the multiple execution means, even if the number of game rounds under the execution state is small, it is possible to execute the special notification more than that. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature D2. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the multiple execution means executes the special notification at the start and end of the game round in the game round control means.

According to the above configuration, since the special notification is performed at the beginning and the end of the game round, it is possible to lengthen the interval between the special announcements in one game round. Therefore, even if the special notification is executed a plurality of times during one game round, it is possible to suppress the phenomenon that only the special notification is continued and the player gets tired of it.

Further, in this case, if the special notification is executed according to the length of the duration of the game round (variable display time), the execution interval of the special notification performed at the start and end of the game round can be set to It becomes possible to adjust in relation to the duration of the times. That is, the longer the duration of the game cycle, the longer the execution interval, and the shorter the duration, the shorter the execution interval. In this way, since it is possible to adjust the execution interval with a simple configuration such as adjusting the length of the duration of the game cycle, it is possible to diversify the effects with a simpler configuration.

It should be noted that "at the start of a game cycle" is not limited to only the start timing of a game cycle, but has a predetermined width, for example, a front side portion when a game cycle of a predetermined length is evenly divided. may be

In addition, "at the end of a game cycle" is not limited to the end timing of a game cycle, and for example, when a game cycle of a predetermined length is evenly divided, the rear part has a predetermined width. may be

Furthermore, in the case where the performance of the game cycle is divided into an initial performance, a mid-term performance, and a final performance, the special notification may be executed in the initial performance and the final performance.

Feature D3. The gaming machine according to feature D1 or D2, wherein the special notification execution means executes the special notification at the end of the game round in the game round control means.

According to the above configuration, since the special notification by the special notification execution means is executed at the end of the game cycle, the multiple execution means may execute the special notification before that, and the execution timing of the special notification by the multiple execution means is free. degree improves.

It should be noted that "at the end of a game cycle" is not limited to the end timing of a game cycle. may be Further, when the performance of the game cycle is divided into the initial performance, the middle performance, and the final performance, the special notification may be executed in the final performance.

Feature D4. Even if it is set to the execution state, limiting means for limiting the execution of the special notification by the plurality of execution means (steps S1703, S1706, S1708, S1710 by the effect control device 82 function to execute the processing) The game machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, the execution of the special notification by the multiple executing means may be restricted. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to predict that a plurality of special notifications will be performed in one game round, and increase the unexpectedness when the plurality of special notifications are performed, thereby increasing interest in the special notification. can be increased.

Feature D5. The game according to feature D4, wherein the restricting means is configured not to restrict the execution of the special notification by the special notification execution means even when the execution of the special notification by the multiple execution means is restricted. machine.

According to the above configuration, execution of a plurality of special notifications by the plurality of execution means is restricted, but a single special notification by the special notification execution means can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to achieve well-balanced effects without excessively restricting the special notification.

Feature D6. The restricting means, based on the result of transition determination by the transition determining means in the game round before the game round targeted by the multiple execution means is a predetermined result, the special notification The gaming machine according to feature D4 or D5, characterized by comprising means for limiting execution (a function of executing the processing of step S1703 by the effect control device 82).

According to the above configuration, when the game result of the previous game round is the predetermined result, execution of the special notification by the multiple execution means is restricted. Depending on the result of the transition determination, it may be inconvenient to perform the special notification a plurality of times in the next game round. Therefore, by making it possible to limit as described above, it is possible to avoid possible problems. This predetermined result may be, for example, a so-called winning result, a so-called ready-to-win display result, or the like.

Feature D7. The game round control means includes period determination means (function for executing variable display time setting processing by the main control device 81) for determining the duration (variation display time) of each game round, and the period determination means determines the duration of each game round. The variable display for the game round is executed in the determined duration period,
The limiting means determines, based on the fact that the duration determined by the period determining means for the target game rounds of the multiple execution means is shorter than a predetermined period of time, the plurality of target game rounds to be executed. The gaming machine according to any one of features D4 to D6, characterized by comprising means for limiting the number of special notifications (a function of executing the processing of step S1708 by the effect control device 82).

According to the above configuration, when the continuation period is short, execution of the special notification a plurality of times is restricted in the game round. For example, if the configuration is such that the special notifications are performed even when the duration is short, there may be inconveniences such as the special notifications being consecutive or overlapping. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of these inconveniences, execute the special notification well in advance, and entertain the players.

Feature D8. The acquired information storage means stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number, which is a plurality of predetermined numbers, as an upper limit,
The migration determination means sequentially determines migration of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
The multiple execution means determines that the number of special information for which transition determination is performed by the transition determination means prior to the special information to be specified by the destination determination means is equal to or less than a specific number less than the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D7, wherein the special notification is executed a plurality of times during one game round based on.

According to the above configuration, when the number of special information stored in the obtained information storage means is small (below the specific number), the multiple execution means performs special notification a plurality of times during one game. That is, when the number of stored special information is large, the special notification may be performed for each game round even if the special notification is not performed a plurality of times during one game round. As a result, it is possible to provide a special feeling in which special notifications are made a plurality of times during one game.

Note that the inventions of the feature A group, the feature group B, the feature group C, the feature group E, and the feature group F may be applied individually to each invention of the feature group D.

<Characteristic group E>
Feature E1. a display screen (display screen G) in which a plurality of variation areas (symbol rows Z1 to Z3) are set and a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed for each variation area;
Variable display control means for executing display control of the display screen (variation display control processing by the effect control device 82), with the start of the variable display on the display screen and the subsequent termination of the variable display as one game cycle function) and
A gaming machine comprising
The variable display control means is
Variation start means (function for executing variation start processing by the effect control device 82) for starting variation display in the plurality of variation regions based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a ball entering the upper operation port 33);
Variation termination means (function for executing variation termination processing by the effect control device 82) for stopping the variation display in the plurality of variation regions in a predetermined stop order;
with
The fluctuation starting means includes special fluctuation starting means (a function of executing special fluctuation processing by the effect control device 82) that first starts fluctuation in the fluctuation region whose stop order is slowed by the fluctuation ending means. Amusement machine.

According to the above configuration, a variable region in which the stop order of the variable display is later can be started to be changed earlier. Therefore, the time difference between the stop of fluctuation and the start of fluctuation can be shortened. That is, one game cycle is from the start of variation to the end of variation, and if the time difference between the stop of variation in the previous game cycle and the start of variation in the subsequent game cycle is shortened, the time difference between one game cycle is also shortened. By doing so, it is possible to strengthen the relevance of consecutive game rounds and to diversify the effects.

Note that the inventions of the feature A group, the feature group B, the feature group C, the feature group D, and the feature group F may be applied individually to each invention of the feature group E.

<Feature group F>
Feature F1. Lottery means (function for executing winning/losing determination processing by the main control device 81) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to grant a privilege to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player based on the fact that the lottery result by the lottery means is a grant correspondence result corresponding to granting a privilege to the player (playing state transition processing by the main controller 81) functions to perform) and
a display screen (display screen G) in which a plurality of variation areas (symbol rows Z1 to Z3) are set and a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed for each variation area;
When the lottery is performed by the lottery means, the variable display is started on the display screen, the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means is stopped, and the variable display is ended. Variable display control means for executing screen display control (function for executing variable display control processing by the effect control device 82);
A gaming machine comprising
The variable display control means is
Variation start means (a function of executing a special variation process by the production control device 82) for starting the variation display of a predetermined variation region among the plurality of variation regions and then starting the variation display of the other variation regions; ,
Stop means (effect control device) for stopping the variable display of the predetermined variable area after the variable start means starts the variable display of the predetermined variable area and before the variable display of the other variable area is started 82 function to execute special fluctuation medium use processing);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, in a gaming machine in which variable display is performed using a plurality of variable regions, variable display may be started only for a predetermined variable region first, and then variable display for other variable regions may be started. . In this case, the predetermined variable region for which the variable display is started first is stopped before the variable display of the other variable regions is started. Therefore, it is possible to display a stop display different from the stop display of the pattern combination corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means at the initial stage of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to diversify the presentation, and thus it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention.

In addition, each invention of the characteristic group A, the characteristic group B, the characteristic group C, the characteristic group D, and the characteristic group E may be applied individually to each invention of the characteristic group F.

The basic configuration of a game machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko machine: operation means (shooting handle 54) operated by a player, game ball shooting means (game ball shooting mechanism 53) for shooting game balls based on the operation of the operation means, and game balls shot to a predetermined game area (game area PE), and each game part arranged in the game area. A game machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through a port 31, etc.).

Spindle-type gaming machine such as slot machine: Equipped with variable display means for finally stopping and displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols after the symbol row is variably displayed, and the symbol variation starts due to the operation of the starting operation means A special game that is advantageous to the player under the condition that the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping or after the lapse of a predetermined time, and that the final stopped symbol at the time of stopping is a specific symbol. A gaming machine designed to generate a state (bonus game, etc.).

Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with a variable display means for displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then finally stopping the symbol row; A special game state (bonus game, etc.), and further comprising: a throwing device for performing throwing processing for taking in game balls from the ball tray provided with a ball tray; and a payout device for putting out game balls to the ball tray. A game machine constructed so that the operation of the starting operation means is enabled by inserting a game ball through the above.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko machine 33... Upper operation opening 34... Lower operation opening 41... Symbol display device 43... Main display part 54... Launch handle 81... Main control device 82... Production control device D1... Stop display Time, D2... Fixed stop time, D3... Standby time, G... Display screen, P... Main display area.

Claims (1)

game ball launching means for launching game balls into a game area based on a predetermined shooting operation;
A ball entry section provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the entering ball section;
Acquired information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
migration determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the obtained information storage means corresponds to predetermined migration information;
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is a transition response result indicating that the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. a special game state transition means for transitioning;
display means for variably displaying a plurality of patterns on a display screen;
The plurality of patterns are variably displayed based on the fact that the transition determination is made by the transition determination means, and an operation for a game cycle is started, and the plurality of patterns are the patterns corresponding to the result of the transition determination of the transition determination means. Stopping display as a combination and ending the action for the game round is regarded as one game round, and the action for the game round for each game round is performed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. game turn control means for controlling the display means to
with
In the variable display mode, a high-speed variable display mode and a low-speed variable display mode are set so that the speed of variation of the pattern is relatively high and low,
The game round control means is
A first control for executing a normal operation of variably displaying the plurality of symbols in the high-speed varying display mode and then stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the transition determination as the operation for the game cycle in the game cycle. means and
As the game round operation in the game round following the predetermined game round by the first control means, at least some of the plurality of pictures are displayed in a predetermined manner without being accompanied by the variable display in the high-speed variable display mode. a second control means for executing a special action of temporarily stopping display as a pattern combination, and then executing the normal action;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

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