JP2022135360A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance game amusement related to variable display.SOLUTION: When performance state selection designation value is 0C[H], a game state is a high probability and high-base state and can be determined to be a variation pattern PB1-8. When the performance state selection designation value is 0D[H], the game state is a low probability and high-base state and can be determined to be a variation pattern PB1-9. The variation pattern PB1-8 sets a special symbol variation time to 12,500 milliseconds, and the variation pattern PB1-9 sets a special symbol variation time to 29,900 milliseconds. In the case of both variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9, control for performing result display is performed; in the case of the variation pattern PB1-9, control for executing state notification performance is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-30

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player.

2. Description of the Related Art As a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, there is a game machine that notifies specific game information corresponding to the final variable display in a variable probability state (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-164640 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game becomes monotonous and there is room for improvement in terms of increasing the interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that enhances the enjoyment of games related to variable display.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display and is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player, and is a special state in which variable display is more likely to be performed than in a normal state. variable display pattern determination means capable of determining a variable display pattern; and notification means capable of executing a plurality of types of notification including value notification for notifying the value obtained by the player. wherein the special state control means is capable of controlling to a first special state after the end of the advantageous state when a specific condition is satisfied during the advantageous state, and when the specific condition is satisfied during the advantageous state. If not, it is possible to control to the second special state after the end of the advantageous state, and the first special state and the second special state are likely to be variably displayed until the first number of variable displays are performed. and the variable display pattern determination means determines a variable display pattern using the first special determination data in response to the fact that the number of executions of variable display during the first special state is less than the first number of times. can be determined, and a variable display pattern can be determined using the second special determination data in response to the fact that the number of times variable display is performed during the second special state is less than the first number, In response to the case where the number of times variable display is executed during the first special state is the first number and the case where the number of times variable display is executed during the second special state is the first number, a third A variable display pattern can be determined using the data for special determination, and the third data for special determination is data that enables determination of an informing variable display pattern capable of executing the value informing by the informing means (here The specific condition may be, for example, that the specific area passing flag is ON, etc. The specific advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types KA12 to KA15, etc. The first special state is , For example, the time-saving counter initial value corresponding to V winning is a high-precision base state of "70", etc. The second special state is, for example, the time-saving counter initial value corresponding to no V winning is "70" It is sufficient if it is a low probability height base state, etc. The first special determination data may be table data corresponding to, for example, the reference table TS03, etc. The second special determination data is, for example, a table corresponding to the reference table TS04 data, etc. The third special determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS08).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the data volume and appropriately perform the variable display up to the first number of times, thereby enhancing the interest in the game related to the variable display.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. 3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. It is a flowchart etc. which show the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart etc. which show special design process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination of a special figure display result. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart etc. which show production|presentation control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows a jackpot classification determination example. It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot variation pattern. It is a figure which shows a reference table at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows a reference table at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows a reference table at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern classification selection table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern classification selection table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern classification selection table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern classification selection table. It is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type. It is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type. It is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type. It is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation design specification command setting example. It is a flow chart showing a special symbol variation process. It is a figure which shows a special period production|presentation setting table. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting at the time of a big-hit start. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting at the time of a big-hit end. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting at the time of a big-hit end. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting at the time of a big-hit end. It is a flow chart which shows production design variation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design fluctuation. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation state control example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation state control example. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display control, the example of big-hit control, and the example of effect|presentation control at the time of a big-hit. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display control. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display control. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display control. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation state control example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation state control example. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation execution.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, it is provided on the right side of the game area. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display special symbols as a plurality of types of special identification information. A special design is also called a "special design." The variable display of special symbols is also called a "special symbol game". Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

"Variable display" of special symbols means, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner. "Variable display" also means that a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner with respect to other symbols such as effect symbols, small symbols, and normal symbols. The production design is also called a decoration design or a decoration design. Variable display is also referred to as variable display or simply variation. Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation, enlargement, and reduction of one or more patterns. Variation may include a mode of blinking a certain symbol. In the variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are displayed in an updatable manner. In the variable display of performance symbols, a plurality of types of performance symbols are scrolled or updated, or one or more performance symbols are deformed, enlarged, or reduced. In the variable display of arbitrary patterns, a predetermined pattern is stopped and displayed as a display result at the end. A stop display is also referred to as a derivation display, or simply a derivation. The symbol that is finally stopped and displayed in the variable display is also called a final stop symbol or a fixed symbol. The final stop symbol in the special symbol game is also called a fixed special symbol. The display result of the variable display includes the display result of the special symbol, and is also referred to as the variable display result. The display result of a special design is also called a special figure display result. The execution time of the variable display includes the special symbol variation time, which is the variation time of the special symbol, and is also called variable display time.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also called "first special symbol". The special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also called a "second special symbol". A special game using the first special game is also called a "first special game". A special game using the second special game is also called a "second special game". There may be one type of special symbol display device that variably displays the special symbols.

A normal symbol display device 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 . In the example shown in FIG. 1, it is provided on the left side of the game area. The normal symbol display device 20 can variably display normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary design is also called 'Fu-zu'. The variable display of normal symbols is also called a “normal game”. The normal symbol display 20 is configured using a 7-segment LED or the like. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which some or all of the plurality of LEDs are turned on, or a pattern in which all of the plurality of LEDs are turned off. The final stop pattern in the general pattern game is also called a fixed normal pattern. The normal pattern display result is also called a normal pattern display result. The execution time during which the normal pattern is variably displayed in the general pattern game is also referred to as general pattern fluctuation time.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 may be configured using any one of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), a projector, and a screen. In addition, the image display device 5 may be configured using a mechanism capable of forming any image. The image display device 5 can display various effect images. In addition, the image display device 5 can display any control-related image, such as an inspection image or a setting image, without being limited to the effect image.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, the performance symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the first special game and the second special game. The production pattern is a display pattern showing numbers and the like, and serves as a plurality of types of decoration identification information different from special patterns and normal patterns. On the screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided for the first special symbol game or the second special symbol. In synchronism with the game, for example, the performance symbols are displayed by scrolling in the vertical direction or being updated, thereby performing variable display of the performance symbols. The synchronously executed special game and the variable display of the performance symbols are also generically called simply the variable display. Synchronization of the variable display may be such that the timing at which pattern variation is started and the timing at which the pattern is finally stopped and displayed after the variation is completed are common timings for different types of symbols. . The final stop pattern in the variable display of the production pattern is also called a fixed production pattern, a fixed decorative pattern, or a fixed decorative pattern. Since the variable display of the performance symbols is synchronized with the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game, the variable display time of the performance symbols is the same as the special symbol fluctuation time.

Even if a display area is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. good. Suspended presentations and active presentations are also collectively referred to as variable presentation-enabled presentations that correspond to variable presentations. A display area for holding display is also called a holding display area. A display area for active display is also called an active display area. The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number. The reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The total value of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count. Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B shown in FIG. 1, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. . The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs. Above the normal design display 20 shown in FIG. 1, a normal design suspension display 25C including a plurality of LEDs is provided. 25 C of normal-map reservation|holding indicators display the number of normal-map reservation|holding memory|storages by the lighting number of LEDs. The number of reserved memory for the normal pattern is the number of reserved memory corresponding to the normal pattern game.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided. Winning ball device 6A, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member, forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter. When the game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls, such as three, are paid out, and the first start condition for executing the first special figure game can be established. The variable winning ball device 6B forms a second starting prize opening that can be changed between a closed state and an open state by a normal electric accessory solenoid 81 shown in FIG. 2 as a normal electric accessory. The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the normal electric accessory solenoid 81 is in an OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, whereby the second start-up is performed. A closed state in which game balls do not enter the winning opening is established. The closed state of the variable winning ball device 6B is also referred to as the closed state of the second starting winning hole. The variable winning ball device 6B becomes an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning hole by moving the movable wing to the tilting position when the normal electric accessory solenoid 81 is in the ON state. The open state of the variable winning ball device 6B is also referred to as the open state of the second starting winning hole. When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls, such as three, are paid out, and the second start condition for executing the second special figure game can be established. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can be changed between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one having an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

The entry of the game ball into the first starting winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6A is also referred to as the first starting winning. The entry of the game ball into the second starting winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is also referred to as second starting winning. A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 21A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 21B shown in FIG. Based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize, the addition update of the first reserved memory number becomes possible, and the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A can be executed as the first special symbol game. Based on the occurrence of the second start winning, the second reserved memory number can be added and updated, and the variable display of the special symbols by the second special symbol display device 4B can be executed as the second special symbol game.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a general prize winning opening 10 is provided which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In the example shown in FIG. 1, two general winning openings 10 are provided at the lower left corner of the game area. When a game ball enters one of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number of prize balls, such as ten, are paid out.

In the game area formed by the game board 2, a first path and a second path are provided as flow paths along which game balls flow. The first path is mainly provided in an area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front. The second path is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front. The left area of the image display device 5 is also called a left game area or a left game area. The right area of the image display device 5 is also called a right game area or a right game area. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 in the game area, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like. Shooting a game ball toward the left game area in order to make the game ball flow down the first path is also called left hitting. Shooting a game ball toward the right game area in order to make the game ball flow down the second path is also called right hitting. The first path is also referred to as a left-handed path. The second path is also called a right-handed path. The first route and the second route may be composed of different routes, or may be a route in which a part is shared.

A game ball is shot from the ball shooting device and struck into the game area in response to the operation of a ball operating handle provided on the ball shooting device. When the game ball hit into the game area is guided to the left game area and flows down the first path, for example, it is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is guided to the second path in the right game area. It becomes impossible or difficult to induce. When the game ball hit into the game area is guided to the right game area and flows down the second path, for example, it is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is guided to the first path in the left game area. It becomes impossible or difficult to induce.

The winning ball device 6A is provided on the first path in the left game area, and allows game balls flowing down the first path to enter. The variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the second path in the right game area, and allows game balls flowing down the second path to enter. In addition, the variable winning ball device 6B may be able to enter the game ball flowing down the first path in the left game area. The variable winning ball device 6B may be arranged such that a game ball flowing down the second path in the right side gaming area is easier to enter than a game ball flowing down the first path in the left side gaming area.

A passage gate 41 and a special variable winning ball device 50 are provided on the second path in the right game area. The passage gate 41 forms a passage area through which game balls can pass. A game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the normal reserved memory number can be added and updated, and the variable display of the normal pattern by the normal pattern display device 20 can be executed as the normal pattern game.

The special variable winning ball device 50 forms a large winning opening that can be changed between a closed state and an open state by a large winning opening solenoid 82 as a special electric accessory. An upper portion of the special variable winning ball device 50 is formed with a guide passage having a passage width in the front-rear direction to the extent that game balls can pass therethrough. This guide path slopes down from the right side to the left side, and walls are provided on both sides of the extended passage, the front side and the back side. At the center of the guide path, there is formed an accessory entrance that serves as a big winning entrance. In the special variable winning ball device 50, a movable member 52 that can move in the front-rear direction is provided as a member for opening and closing the large winning opening at a position where the large winning opening can be opened and closed. In the special variable prize winning ball device 50, a fixing member 53 forming a fixed passage is provided in a portion of the guide passage where the large winning opening is not formed.

The movable member 52 is driven by a large winning prize opening solenoid 82, and can move forward and backward to open and close the accessory entrance that serves as a large winning prize opening. In the special variable winning ball device 50, a game ball that enters from the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. - 特許庁Inside the special variable winning ball device 50, a V winning area 51, which is a specific area, is provided as a winning area through which game balls can pass. Also, inside the special variable winning ball device 50, a normal area different from the V winning area 51 is provided. Above the V winning area 51, a plate-shaped distribution member is provided as a V winning opening opening/closing member that can switch the V winning area 51 between an open state and a closed state. The distribution member is driven by a specific area solenoid 83 and is capable of advancing and retreating to open and close the V winning area 51 . A game ball can pass through the V winning area 51 when it is in an open state, and a game ball cannot pass through it when it is in a closed state. A game ball that has passed through the V winning area 51 is detected by the specific area switch 24 . A game ball that has not passed through the V winning area 51 passes through the normal area. A game ball that has passed through the V winning area 51 and a game ball that has passed through the normal area without passing through the V winning area 51 are detected by the discharge port switch 26, and then released outside the special variable winning ball device 50. is discharged to

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the frame 3 for the game machine, and a game effect lamp 9 for lighting effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. there is The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED. At a predetermined position on the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

At the lower right position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine, there is provided a ball-hitting operation handle operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball-hitting device. The hitting operation handle is also called an operation knob. At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to the ball launching device. A serving tray is provided. The hitting ball supply plate is also called an upper plate. Below the upper plate, there is provided a prize ball storage plate in which the awarded balls flow down and are stored when the upper plate is full. The prize ball storage plate is also called a lower plate.

A stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A can be gripped and tilted by the player, and is provided with a trigger button that can be pushed and pulled by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A shown in FIG. The push button 31B can be pressed by the player. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. In the pachinko game machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are used as detection means for detecting actions such as player's operations, but detection means other than these may be used.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotation operation of a ball-hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the previous normal game is being executed, even if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed, so the normal game based on the passage cannot be performed. , for example, up to a predetermined upper limit number, such as "4". In the general pattern game, when a specific normal pattern such as a general pattern winning pattern is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern winning". On the other hand, when a normal pattern other than the normal per pattern, such as a normal pattern losing pattern, is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". In the case of "normal hit", the opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period. At this time, the second start winning opening is opened.

When a game ball enters through a first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A can be started. When a game ball enters through a second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B can be started. In addition, during the period during which the special game is being executed, or during the period during which the game ball is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state, even if the game ball enters the start prize opening and the start prize is generated, Since the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately, the special game based on the starting prize is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number such as "4". In the special symbol game, when a specific special symbol such as a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, the display result of the special symbol becomes a "big hit". On the other hand, when a predetermined special symbol different from the big win symbol, such as a small winning symbol, is stop-displayed as the fixed special symbol, the display result of the special symbol becomes "small winning". Further, when a special symbol different from the big win symbol or the small win symbol such as a lost symbol is stop-displayed as the fixed special symbol, the display result of the special symbol becomes "loss". Furthermore, when a special pattern different from a big hit pattern, a small hit pattern, and a losing pattern, such as a time saving pattern, is stopped and displayed as a fixed special pattern, the display result of the special pattern may be "time saving". . The special pattern may not include the time saving pattern. That is, the display result of the special symbol may not include "time saving".

In the special symbol game, after the display result of the special symbol becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 50 can be opened in a predetermined manner. The open state at this time is, for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds, until the timing when a predetermined period of time elapses, or the timing when the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number, whichever is earlier. Continued. The predetermined period during which the large winning opening can be controlled to be open is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in the big winning game state is called a round or a round game. In the jackpot game state, such rounds can be repeated until a predetermined upper limit number of times, such as 15 times or 2 times, is reached. In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

When the display result of the special symbol becomes "big win", it includes a plurality of big win types. For example, the game state after the end of the big win game state such as the opening mode of the big winning mouth such as the number of rounds and the upper limit of the opening period, the normal state, the time saving state, and the probability variable state is set to a plurality of different settings, and the big win is set according to each setting. A type is specified. A plurality of jackpot types may include a part or all of a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained. Alternatively, the prize balls that can be obtained may include the same level of jackpot types. The control to the big win game state based on the display result of the special pattern being a "big win" is also called a big win in the pattern, a big win by the special pattern, a big win in the variable display, or a direct hit.

In the special symbol game, after the display result of the special symbols becomes "small hit", the game is controlled to the small win game state. In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 50 can be opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the big winning opening may be opened in the same opening mode as the big winning game state at the time of some jackpot types. It is sufficient that the big winning openings can be opened in a similar manner by sharing the number of times of opening and the opening period. Alternatively, in the small winning game state, the big winning opening may be opened in an opening mode different from the big winning game state. Similar to the big hit type, even when the display result of the special symbol is "small hit", a plurality of small hit types may be included. The big hit type and the small hit type are also collectively referred to as the hit type. The operation of opening and closing the big winning opening in the small winning game state is also called starting operation. When the game ball is in the small winning game state, the special variable winning ball device 50 is opened to become the big winning opening, and the game ball passes through the V winning area 51 and is detected by the specific area switch 24. A condition for generating a big win is established, and control to a big win game state becomes possible. Controlling to the big win game state based on the occurrence of the V prize by the game ball passing through the V winning area 51 in the small win game state is also called a big win via a small win.

After the jackpot game state is finished, the game state can be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state corresponding to the jackpot type. Further, in the special symbol game, after the display result of the special symbols becomes "time saving", the game state is controlled to the time saving state without being controlled to the jackpot game state. The time saving state is a gaming state in which the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is more likely to be executed than in the normal state. The game state in which the second special figure game is more likely to be executed than in the normal state is a game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. The control of whether or not the game ball is likely to pass through the second start winning opening is also called base control. Base control in the normal state is also called normal base control or low base control. Base control in the time saving state includes high base control. In addition to high-based control, the time-saving state may include mid-based control. Medium base control is base control in which a game ball is more likely to pass through the second start winning opening than in low base control, but more difficult to pass through the second start winning opening than in high base control. The game state in which the middle base control is performed is also called a middle base state. A game state in which high base control is performed is also referred to as a high base state. High base control is also called high opening control.

In the case of the normal state, the medium base state, and the high base state, the time-saving design can be stopped and displayed as a display result of the special design. However, in the medium base state and the high base state, even if the time saving pattern is stopped and displayed as a result of the display of the special pattern, the base control based on the time saving pattern is not performed, and the medium base state or the high base state is not performed. A new control transition to the high base state is not initiated. In the time-saving state, time-saving control that shortens the average variable display time compared to the normal state is possible. Accordingly, the time saving state is also referred to as a time shortening state.

Since the time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols such as the second special symbol is improved, it is included in the special state advantageous to the player, which is different from the jackpot game state. When the game state is the variable probability state, in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is possible in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. Accordingly, the probability variable state is also referred to as the probability variable state. The probability variable state is included in the special state advantageous to the player, which is different from the jackpot game state, because the variable probability state is a state in which the special symbol variation efficiency is improved and the "big win" is likely to occur. The time-saving state and probability variable state are continued until any one of the predetermined end conditions such as execution of the special figure game for a predetermined number of times and control to the next jackpot game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut. The time-saving state of cutting the number of times is also called the time-saving state of cutting the number of times. The probability-variable state of the number-of-times cutting is also called a number-of-times-cutting probability variation.

The normal game state is an advantageous state such as a big win game state that is advantageous to the player, a predetermined state such as a small win game state, and a game state that is not included in special states such as a time saving state and a variable probability state. In the normal state, the probability that the display result in the normal game is "normal game", the probability that the display result in the special game is "big hit", etc. are controlled to be the same as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1. It is in play state. The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a control state after executing the initial setting process without executing a predetermined recovery process after power-on, such as when the system is reset.

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not include the variable probability state as the game state.

After the small winning game state is finished, there are two cases: a case where the game state is controlled to the big winning game state based on the occurrence of the V winning prize, and a case where the game state before entering the small winning game state is not changed without the occurrence of the V winning prize. be. However, when the display result of the special game is "small hit" and the special game is executed a predetermined number of times in the cut, the control of the time saving state and the variable probability state ends and the normal state may occur. . In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not include the small winning game state as the game state. That is, the display result of the special symbols may not include the "minor hit".

It may be possible to control the game state to the time saving state when the time saving condition based on the number of execution times of the variable display is satisfied. Such a time-saving state is also called relief time-saving. The time-saving condition is that after the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, after the occurrence of a big hit, or after the display result of the special figure game becomes "time-saving", even if the variable display is executed for a specific number of times, a new big-hit game state or When control to a time saving state is not performed, what is necessary is just to be the conditions which can be established.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects can be executed in accordance with the progress of the game. This effect includes an effect for notifying the progress of the game and an effect for exciting the game. These effects include displaying various effects images on the image display device 5, outputting sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, turning on the game effect lamp 9, operating the movable body 32, and operating the stick controller. Vibration of 31A or push button 31B, or a combination of some or all of these, as long as it can be executed using any production device.

The effects that can be executed in accordance with the progress of the game include variable display of the effect symbols. In response to the start of the first special game or the second special game, the "left", "middle", and "right" effect pattern display areas 5L provided on the screen of the image display device 5, At 5C and 5R, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. When the finalized special symbols that are the display result in the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game are stop-displayed, the finalized performance symbols that are the display result are stop-displayed in the variable display of the performance symbols. The fixed effect pattern is composed of a combination of three effect patterns corresponding to the "left", "middle" and "right" effect pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. During the period from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols to the end thereof, the display mode in the variable display of the performance symbols may be the ready-to-win mode. The ready-to-win mode is a mode in which, when the performance symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the performance symbols that have not yet stopped continue to fluctuate. . The fact that the display mode in the variable display of the production pattern is the ready-to-win mode is also said to be the ready-to-win.

The ready-to-win effect can be executed in response to the variable display of the effect pattern becoming the ready-to-win mode. The pachinko game machine 1 can execute a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects so that the ratio of the display result of the variable display to be a "jackpot" differs when the effect modes are different. The ratio of "big win" corresponding to the effect mode is also called "big win reliability" and "big win expectation". The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, normal ready-to-win and super ready-to-win with higher reliability of big win than normal ready-to-win. In addition, a short reach and a long reach whose execution time is longer than the short reach may be included in correspondence with the execution time of the reach effect.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big win", the determined performance symbols that become a predetermined big win combination are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the performance symbol display result. As an example, in the "left", "middle", and "right" production pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the same production pattern, for example, a production pattern showing the number "7", is aligned and on a predetermined effective line. displayed to stop. In the case of a ``variable probability big win'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big winning game state, odd-numbered performance symbols such as a performance symbol showing the number ``7'', for example, may be stop-displayed together. In the case of a ``non-probability variable big win'' which is not controlled to a probability variable state after the end of the big win game state, even-numbered performance symbols such as a performance symbol showing the number ``6'', for example, may be stop-displayed together. The "non-probable variable jackpot" is also referred to as the "normal jackpot". In this case, the odd production design is also referred to as a probability variable design. The even-numbered production pattern is also called a non-variable pattern or a normal pattern. After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is a ``small hit'', fixed performance symbols that are a predetermined small winning combination are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the performance pattern display result. As an example, in the "left", "middle", and "right" performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the same performance symbols, such as a performance symbol indicating a number other than "7", are aligned and a predetermined effective line is displayed. May be paused on top. A common fixed effect symbol may be stop-displayed when the display result of the special figure game becomes a "big win" and when it becomes a "minor win".

When the display result of the special figure game is "losing", the display result may be stopped and displayed without being in the ready-to-win state in the variable display of the effect symbols. In this case, as a result of displaying the performance symbols, the fixed performance symbols of the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed. The display result in which the fixed effect symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach mode is also called non-reach loss. When the display result of the special game is "losing", the variable display of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, and the display result may be stopped after the ready-to-win production is executed. In this case, as a result of the display of the performance symbols, the determined performance symbols of the ready-to-win combinations other than the big winning combination and the small winning combination are stopped and displayed. The display result in which the fixed effect pattern of the ready-to-win combination is stopped and displayed after the ready-to-win state is reached is also called a ready-to-win failure.

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko game machine 1 include display corresponding to variable display such as pending display and active display. In addition, for example, it is possible to execute a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit during the variable display of the effect symbols. The notice effect includes the variable notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit corresponding to the variable display during execution, and the pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit corresponding to the variable display before the execution of which the execution is suspended. may contain. The pre-reading advance notice effect may be capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of variable display compatible display such as suspended display and active display to a mode different from usual.

On the screen of the image display device 5, once the performance symbols are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the performance symbols, and then the variable display is restarted, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. It may be possible to execute a pseudo-continuous effect that makes it look like. The pseudo-continuous performance may be set so that the reliability of the big win is higher when the number of times of re-fluctuation for resuming the variable display after temporarily stopping the performance pattern is larger than when the number of times of re-fluctuation is small. . The variable display of the performance symbols may include a case where the pseudo-continuous performance is executed before the ready-to-win state is established and a case where the pseudo-continuous performance is executed after the ready-to-win state is established. In addition, in the variable display of the performance symbols, the pseudo-continuous performance may be executed at a plurality of timings.

During the control of the big-hit game state, it is possible to execute the performance during the big-hit game for notifying the big-hit game state. The effect during the big win may include the effect of notifying the number of rounds and the promotion effect of suggesting or notifying that the advantage of the big win game state is improved. During the control of the small-hit game state, it is possible to execute a performance during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state. By executing a common performance during the control of the big win game state and during the control of the small win game state, the player can determine whether the current game state is the big win game state or the small win game state. It may be made unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

In a non-game state in which no special game or the like is executed and the game is not progressing, an effect image for demonstration can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.例文帳に追加The effect image for demonstration is also called a demo image. The display of the demonstration image is also called demonstration display. The production by the demonstration display is also called a customer waiting demonstration production.

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, a power supply board 17 and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and has the function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . The progress of the game is the execution of various games and game states such as execution of special game with management of suspension, execution of general game with management of suspension, big hit game state, small hit game state, time saving state, probability variable state, etc. including the migration of The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100 , a switch circuit 110 and a solenoid circuit 111 .

The game control microcomputer 100 provided on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, a random number It can be configured including a circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 . A part or all of the ROM 101, the RAM 102, and the random number circuit 104 may be externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100, or may be built in the game control microcomputer 100. good. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . Various switches for game ball detection include, for example, a gate switch 21, starter switches such as a first starter switch 22A and a second starter switch 22B, a count switch 23, a specific area switch 24, and an outlet switch 26. The detection signal indicates that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected. The solenoid circuit 111 can supply the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the normal electric accessory solenoid 81, the big winning opening solenoid 82, and the specific area solenoid 83. The solenoid drive signal may be any signal that turns on each solenoid.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the ROM 101 is a non-volatile storage device that stores computer programs and data used for game control. The data which ROM101 memorize|stores includes the table data etc. which comprise the table used for a variation pattern, production|presentation control command, other various setting, determination, and determination. The RAM 102 is a temporary storage device that provides a work area used for game control and a stack for saving data. The RAM 102 may be a backup RAM that stores the contents stored in part or all of the storage area so as to be recoverable within a predetermined period of time even when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. The RAM 102 is also called RWM (Read/Write Memory). The work area of the RAM 102 includes storage areas capable of storing various data used for game control, such as counters, timers, buffers, and storage areas for various codes and numerical values. The CPU 103 can control the progress of games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by executing processes corresponding to programs stored in the ROM 101 . The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers used to control the progress of the game. A random number used to control the progress of a game is also called a game random number. Part or all of the game random numbers may be updated by hardware using a dedicated circuit, or may be updated by software such as a computer program executed by CPU 103 . The I/O 105 includes an input port to which various signals are input and an output port to which various signals are output. Various signals input to the input port of the I/O 105 may include detection signals from various switches transmitted via the switch circuit 110 . Various signals output from the output port of the I/O 105 are the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation display device 25A, the second reservation display device 25B, A signal for controlling the normal figure holding display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal for driving the normal electric accessory solenoid 81, the big winning opening solenoid 82, the specific area solenoid 83, etc., may be included.

The main board 11 outputs an effect control command corresponding to the progress of the game to the effect control board 12 as part of the operation of controlling the progress of the game by the game control microcomputer 100 . The effect control command is a command that designates or notifies the progress of the game or the like. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control commands include commands for specifying various determination results on the main board 11, such as the display result of the special game, the winning type, and the variation pattern, for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the big winning opening, and winning. , the number of pending memories, the game state, and a command specifying the occurrence of an error.

The performance control board 12 is a sub side control board independent of the main board 11, and has a function capable of receiving a performance control command and controlling the performance based on the received performance control command. The effects that can be controlled by the effect control board 12 are various effects according to the progress of the game, such as driving the movable body 32, and also include various notifications such as error notification and power failure recovery notification. The performance control board 12 includes a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing for controlling the execution of the effect together with the display control unit 123 . This process is a process for realizing various functions of the effect control board 12, and includes determination of the effect to be executed. The effect control CPU 120 uses various data stored in the ROM 121, such as data of various tables, and uses the RAM 122 as a main memory. The effect control CPU 120 may instruct the display control unit 123 to execute the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B. The detection signal here is a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected, and may be a signal that appropriately indicates the content of the operation.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes mainly display-related effects based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. control possible. The display control unit 123 displays the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 . The display control unit 123 also supplies a sound designation signal to the audio control board 13 and a lamp signal to the lamp control board 14 . The sound designation signal designates sounds to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp signal designates a lighting mode or an extinguishing mode of the game effect lamp 9 . By supplying the sound designation signal and the lamp signal, it becomes possible to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 in synchronization with the display of the effect image. The display control unit 123 may be capable of supplying a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the motor or solenoid of the movable body 32 or to a driver circuit that drives the movable body 32 . A driver board for driving the movable body 32 may be provided separately from the effect control board 12 .

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers used when controlling the execution of various effects. A random number used to control the execution of a performance is also called a random number for performance. The effect random number may be updated by software such as a computer program executed by the effect control CPU 120 . The I/O 125 includes, for example, an input port for receiving effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, and an output port for transmitting various signals. The input port of the I/O 125 may include an input terminal for the detection signal supplied from the controller sensor unit 35A and an input terminal for the detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B. The output ports of the I/O 125 are an output terminal for a video signal supplied to the image display device 5, an output terminal for an audio designation signal supplied to the audio control board 13, and an output terminal for a lamp signal supplied to the lamp control board 14. and an output terminal.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal from the display control unit 123, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal to the speaker. Output from 8L and 8R. The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal from the display control unit 123, and controls the game effect lamp in a manner specified by the lamp signal. 9 is lit or extinguished. In this manner, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 can be controlled based on the signal from the display control section 123. FIG. It should be noted that control of sound output and lamp lighting and extinguishing, such as supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, and control of the movable bodies 32, such as supply of signals for operating the movable bodies 32, are partly performed by the effect control CPU 120. Or you may make it run all. Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. As in the configuration example shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function, or unlike the configuration example shown in FIG. 2, one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions. good.

The power supply board 17 can supply electric power from an AC power supply such as AC 100V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 . The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have. The pachinko game machine 1 can switch between starting and ending power-on by operating the power switch 91 . A switch circuit 110 on the main board 11 receives a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11. As shown in FIG. When the game control main process shown in FIG. 3 is started, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). As a result, no other processing is executed thereafter until interrupts are permitted. Subsequently, the built-in device register is set (step S2). In setting the built-in device register, for example, the built-in device register setting table is used to store the set value of the built-in device register at the specified built-in device address. The built-in device registers correspond to various circuits and electronic parts such as PTC (Programmable Timer Counter) as a timer counter which is a timer circuit, random number circuit 104, input port of I/O 105, serial communication circuit, and RWM access control circuit. It is sufficient if it is provided In addition, the initial setting of the stack pointer, the setting of the interrupt vector, and the like may be performed.

Subsequently, an RWM check process (step S3) is executed, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined recovery condition is satisfied (step S4). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal corresponding to the operation of the clear switch 92 is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the contents stored in the RAM 102 as a backup RAM are normal. When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, for example, if the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, an ON clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S4 that the restoration condition is not established. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. The RWM check processing in step S3 includes checksum calculation processing. The checksum data obtained as the processing result is compared with the data stored in the checksum buffer. is normal. In step S4, whether or not the recovery condition can be satisfied may be determined based on the result of confirming or inspecting the presence or absence of backup data and the presence or absence of data errors in the RWM check processing of step S3.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S4; Yes), settings for recovery are made. The setting for recovery includes designation of the backup-time command transmission table (step S5) and designation of the backup-time setting table (step S6). The backup time command transmission table includes table data for transmitting to the effect control board 12 a power failure restoration designation command designating that restoration using backup data has been performed. The setting table at the time of backup includes table data used for initial setting of the work area when recovery is performed using backup data. To designate a table, a value corresponding to the top address of the table stored in the ROM 101 is stored in a general-purpose pointer or table pointer. The same is true for other tables.

When the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S4; No), the setting for initialization is performed. The settings for initialization include RWM initial setting processing (step S7), designation of the command transmission table at initialization (step S8), and designation of the setting table at initialization (step S9). The RWM initial setting process includes a process of initializing the work area by storing clear data in a predetermined area serving as the work area in the RAM 102 . The command transmission table at the time of initialization includes table data for transmitting to the effect control board 12 a power-on designation command designating that the initialization at the time of power-on has been performed. The initialization setting table includes table data used for initial setting of the work area when the initial setting is performed when the power is turned on. For example, the initialization setting table includes table data for setting the count value of the specific number counter to the specific number initial value. The setting table at initialization includes table data for setting the value stored in the specified number of times command buffer to the upper limit value of the specified number of times command. The specific number of times is the number of executions of variable display as a time saving condition for shifting the game state from the normal state to the time saving state when the period of not being controlled to the jackpot game state or the time saving state continues.

Thereafter, command set processing (step S10) and data set processing (step S11) are executed. The command set process includes a process for transmitting an effect control command to the effect control board 12 by storing the command data specified in the command transmission table in the serial communication data register. The data setting process includes a process of storing a specified value at an address indicated by the table data using the data setting table specified by the pointer, and a process of clearing the stored contents of the address indicated by the table data.

Then, after executing the wait process (step S12), the specific number of times command transmission process (step S13) is executed. In the wait process, by waiting until a predetermined period of time has passed, sub-boards such as the effect control board 12 can be reliably activated. The specified number of times command processing is a process for transmitting to the presentation control board 12 an effect control command designating the count value of the specific number of times counter when the power is turned on. The specific number counter is provided at a predetermined address in the RAM 102, and may be capable of counting the remaining number of times until the number of executions of the variable display reaches the specific number corresponding to the time saving condition.

After the specified number of times command transmission process in step S13, interrupt initial setting (step S14) is performed, and the PTC counter output value is set so that a periodic timer interrupt occurs every predetermined time such as 4 milliseconds. , enter loop processing. In this loop processing, interrupt prohibition (step S15), initial value determination random number update processing (step S16), and interrupt permission (step S17) are repeatedly executed. After that, every time an interrupt request signal is sent from the PTC to the CPU 103, the CPU 103 is enabled to execute timer interrupt processing. As a result, the CPU 103 can execute timer interrupt processing at predetermined time intervals, such as 4 milliseconds.

FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing. The CPU 103 can execute game control timer interrupt processing by receiving an interrupt request signal from the PTC and accepting the interrupt request. The game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4A includes a power-off process (step S21), a switch process (step S22), a main-side error process (step S23), and a game random number update process (step S24 ), special symbol process processing (step S25), normal symbol process processing (step S26), information output processing (step S27), prize ball processing (step S28), and main side display control processing (step S29) and includes

The power-off processing in step S21 includes processing for confirming a power-off signal transmitted from the power supply board 17 and determining whether or not power-off has occurred. When power failure occurs, checksum calculation processing is executed, checksum data is set in the checksum buffer, and then settings for power failure such as prohibition of RWM access are performed. In the switch processing of step S22, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first starter switch 22A, the second starter switch 22B, the count switch 23, etc. that are input via the switch circuit 110 are detected. includes a process of determining The reception result of the detection signal is set in the switch-on buffer. The main-side error processing in step S23 includes processing for diagnosing an abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and, if necessary, generating a warning according to the diagnosis result. The game random number update process in step S24 includes a process of updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

FIG. 4B shows an example of game random numbers. The game random numbers are a random number MR1 for special symbol determination, a random number MR2 for winning symbol selection, a random number MR3 for determining the initial value of MR2, a random number MR4 for selecting a variation pattern type, and a random number MR5 for determining a variation pattern. , a random number MR6 for normal symbol hit determination, and a random number MR7 for determining the initial value of MR6. The random number MR1 for special design determination is used when judging the display result of the special design, such as whether the display result of the special design is a "big hit" or whether the display result of the special design is a "small hit". used for The random number MR2 for selecting the winning pattern is a plurality of fixed special patterns, such as a big winning pattern when the display result of the special pattern is set to "big hit" and a small winning pattern when the display result of the special pattern is set to "small hit". It is used when selecting from the special symbols of . The random number MR3 for determining the initial value of MR2 is used to create the initial value of the random number MR2. The random number MR4 for selecting the variation pattern type is used for selecting the variation pattern type of the special symbols. The random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern is used for determining the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type. The random number MR6 for normal symbol hit determination is used when determining the display result of the normal symbol, ie, whether or not the display result of the normal symbol is set to "normal symbol hit". The random number MR7 for determining the initial value of MR6 is used to generate the initial value of the random number MR6. The random number MR3 for determining the initial value of MR2 and the random number MR7 for determining the initial value of MR6 are used not only in the game random number update process of step S24, but also in the initial value determination random number update process of step S16 shown in FIG. It should be updatable.

The variation pattern is one or more variation patterns included in the variation pattern type selected based on the value of the random number MR4 for selecting the variation pattern type. It is determined using the value of the determination random number MR5. The variation pattern designates various variable setting items including a special figure variation time which is the execution time of a special figure game, a mode of variable display of performance symbols, and contents of performance during variable display of performance symbols. The special figure fluctuation time is also the execution time in the variable display of the production design. The aspect of the variable display of the effect pattern includes the presence or absence of reach. The production contents during the variable display of the production pattern include the type of ready-to-win production. The variation pattern is also called a variable display pattern. The variation pattern type is a group including one or a plurality of variation patterns classified in advance based on, for example, an effect mode during variable display of effect symbols.

The special symbol process processing of step S25 shown in FIG. 4A includes management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and the small win game state, control of the game state, etc., and variable display of special symbols. It includes processing related to the game state. The normal symbol process processing in step S26 includes variable normal symbols, such as management of execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal pattern win". It includes processing related to display and state control of the second start winning opening. Information output processing in step S27 sets an information output signal. The information output signal is a signal corresponding to information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability variation information. The jackpot information indicates the number of occurrences of jackpots and the like. The starting information indicates the number of starting winnings and the like. The probability variation information indicates, for example, the number of times the probability variation state has occurred. The prize ball processing in step S28 includes prize ball command output counter addition processing and prize ball control processing. In the prize ball command output counter addition process, a prize ball number table is used to determine whether the switch is turned on, and when the switch is detected to be on, the prize ball command output counter and the winning information output counter are updated. The prize ball control process selects the process corresponding to the prize ball process code, and controls the payout of the prize balls based on the detection of the game balls. The main side display control process of step S29 includes display setting of the first special symbol and display setting of the second special symbol. The display setting of the first special symbol is a setting for controlling the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A to be updatable by executing the special symbol control process. The display setting of the second special symbol is a setting for controlling the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B to be updatable by executing the special symbol control process.

FIG. 5(A) is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4(A) as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting prize determination process (step S101). The starting prize determination process includes a process of detecting the occurrence of a starting prize, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the pending storage number. When the occurrence of the start winning prize is detected, if the pending memory number is less than the upper limit value, a random value used for determining the display result, winning type, variation pattern, etc. is extracted. The extracted random value is stored as reserved information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After updating the storage of the pending information and the number of pending memories, to the effect control board 12, there is a command setting for transmitting the effect control command that specifies the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of pending memories, and the look-ahead determination. done. By such command setting, the effect control command at the time of start winning is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁

CPU103 reads the special figure process code memorize|stored in the predetermined address of RAM102, after performing the start winning a prize determination process of step S101 (step S102). The special figure process code can be updated to any one of 00 [H] to 0B [H], and is also called a special symbol process code. [H] indicates a hexadecimal number. The CPU 103 selects and executes a process corresponding to the read value of the special figure process code (step S103). This makes it possible to control the progress of the game regarding the variable display of the special symbols.

FIG. 5(B) shows an example of a process that can be executed in correspondence with the special symbol process code in the special symbol process. The special symbol process processing includes special symbol normal processing corresponding to the special symbol process code 00 [H] and special symbol process code corresponding to the special symbol process code 01 [H] as executable processing corresponding to the special symbol process code. Special symbol variation processing, special symbol stop processing corresponding to special symbol process code 02 [H], small hit pre-opening processing special symbol process code corresponding to 03 [H], special symbol process code is 04 [ H], a small hit open process corresponding to the special process code 05 [H], a small hit discharge ball waiting process corresponding to the special process code 06 [H] , Small winning end processing corresponding to special process code 07 [H], big winning opening pre-processing corresponding to special process code 08 [H], special process code corresponding to 09 [H] large winning opening opening process, special winning opening post-opening process corresponding to special figure process code 0A [H], and jackpot end processing special figure process code corresponding to 0B [H]. .

The special symbol normal processing includes processing capable of determining whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of stored reservation information. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the value of the random number MR1 for judging the special symbol, whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a "big win" or "a small win", and whether or not it is a "time saving". It includes processing that can determine whether or not to The special symbol normal process includes a process of determining a fixed special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of special symbols in response to the determination of the display result. The special symbol normal process includes a process of determining a variation pattern. Thus, in the special symbol normal process, when variable display of special symbols is started, before the display result is derived and displayed, various judgments and decisions (predetermined) regarding variable display are performed, Special figure process code is updated to 01 [H].

The CPU 103 reads various tables from the ROM 101 and refers to them when performing various determinations and determinations based on random numbers. The same applies to other judgments and determinations using random numbers on the main board 11 . Even when random numbers are not used, a necessary table may be read out from the ROM 101 and referenced to perform various determinations, decisions, settings, and the like. In the effect control board 12, various kinds of tables may be read out from the ROM 121 and referred to, and various determinations, determinations, settings, and the like may be performed.

In the special symbol normal process, the special symbol game using the second special symbol is executed with priority over the special symbol game using the first special symbol, even if the special symbol 2 priority digestion control is performed good. Alternatively, in the special symbol normal processing, in accordance with the order in which the game balls win in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the conditions for starting the special figure game are established in the winning order, thereby controlling the winning order digestion. may be performed.

In the special symbol variation processing, the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is measured, and the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed. It includes a process of determining whether or not When the special figure fluctuation time elapses, the symbol stop time for stop-displaying the confirmed special symbols is set, the count values of various counters are updated, and the special figure process code is updated to 02 [H]. In the special symbol stop processing, the elapsed time after the special symbols stop varying in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is measured, and the symbol stop time set in the special symbol variation processing is measured. includes a process of determining whether or not has elapsed. When the symbol stop time has elapsed, the special figure process code is updated and various settings are performed in accordance with the display result of the variable display. For example, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the special figure process code is updated to 08[H]. When the display result of the variable display is "small hit", the special figure process code is updated to 03 [H]. When the display result of the variable display is "time saving" or "loss", the special figure process code is cleared and updated to 00 [H] which is the initial value. Further, when the display result of the variable display is "big win", setting corresponding to the start of the big win game state is performed. When the display result of the variable display is "small win", setting corresponding to the start of the small win game state is performed. When the display result of the variable display is "time saving", the setting for controlling the game state to the time saving state is performed.

In the small hit opening preprocessing, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is "small hit", setting is made to open the big winning opening in the small win game state, and the special process code is set to 04 [ H]. The small-hit open process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time after the large winning opening is opened in the small-hit game state, and determining whether or not the opening time for the small-hit has passed. When the opening time for small hits has passed, the special figure process code is updated to 05 [H] along with the setting for closing the big winning opening. After the small hit opening process, the winning of the big winning opening in the small winning game state is detected, and the special figure process code is updated to 06 [H] after the lapse of a predetermined time. The small winning ball standby process includes a process of setting a large winning hole discharging ball error, determining passage through the V winning area 51, and determining completion of discharge of the big winning hole. When it is determined that the discharge of the big winning opening is completed, the special figure process code is updated to 07 [H] along with the setting before the end of the small hit. The small hit end process includes a process of determining whether or not the V winning area 51 is passed by the specific area passing flag. The specified area passage flag is set to a designated value 01 [H] corresponding to the ON state when there is a game ball that has passed through the V winning area 51 . When the specific area passing flag is ON, the special figure process code is updated to 08 [H] along with the start setting of the jackpot. When the specific area flag is off, along with the end setting of the small hit, the special figure process code is cleared and updated to the initial value 00 [H].

In the pre-opening processing for the big winning gate, settings are made to control the opening of the big winning gate, such as updating the counter for the number of times the big winning gate is opened and setting when opening the big winning gate, including operating settings for the big winning gate. Update the special figure process code to 09 [H]. The processing during the opening of the big winning opening measures the time elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening in the jackpot game state, and detects the winning of the big winning opening. When the opening time for the big win has passed, the special figure process code is updated to 0A[H] along with the setting for closing the big winning hole. In the processing after opening the large winning opening, after setting the error of the ball discharged from the large winning opening, the end of the time after the opening of the large winning opening is determined. includes a process of determining the count value of When the count value of the large winning opening opening number counter is less than the maximum number of large winning opening opening times, the special figure process code is updated to 08[H] and the next round can be started. When the count value of the big winning mouth opening number counter is the maximum value of the number of times the big winning mouth is opened, along with the setting at the end of opening including the setting of the jackpot ending performance time, the special figure process code is updated to 0B [H]. . The jackpot end processing includes processing for determining whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. When the jackpot end presentation time elapses, the jackpot end setting including the game state setting at the time of the jackpot end is cleared, and the special figure process code is cleared and updated to 00 [H] which is the initial value.

The special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing includes a special symbol big hit determination process and a special symbol small hit determination process. Also, the special symbol normal processing may include a special symbol time reduction determination process. In these determination processes, using the value of the random number MR1 for special symbol determination read out from the buffer for special symbol determination, a special symbol determination value check is performed to determine which determination range the value is included in. For example, when the value of the random number MR1 for special symbol determination is included in the big hit determination range, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is "big hit" by the special symbol big hit determination process. Further, when the value of the random number MR1 for special symbol determination is included in the small hit determination range, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is a "small hit" by the special symbol small hit determination process. When the value of the random number MR1 for special symbol determination is included in the time saving determination range, it may be determined that the display result of the special symbol is set to "time saving" by the special symbol time saving determination process.

FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of the special symbol display result, which is the display result of the special symbols. The specified value for the start-up winning prize is set to "1" corresponding to the first start-up winning due to the game ball entering the first start-up winning opening, and the game ball entering the second start-up winning opening. "2" is set corresponding to the case of the second start winning. That is, when the start opening designated prize value is "1", the first special symbol game, which is a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, is executed. On the other hand, when the start opening designated winning value is "2", the second special symbol game, which is a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, is executed. In the special symbol big hit determination process, special symbol small hit determination process, and special symbol time reduction determination process, the special figure display result corresponds to the case where the start opening winning designation value is "1" and the case where it is "2". An MR1 judgment value to be compared with the value of the random number MR1 is set so as to determine one of "big hit", "small hit", "time saving", and "losing". The MR1 determination value to which the special figure display result is assigned to "big hit" is also called a big hit determination value. The MR1 determination value to which the special figure display result is assigned to the "small hit" is also called a small hit determination value. The MR1 determination value to which the special figure display result is assigned to "time saving" is also called time saving determination value. The big-hit probability based on the setting of the big-hit determination value indicates the ratio of the big-hit by the special game. The small-hit probability by setting the small-hit determination value indicates the ratio of the small-hit by the special game. The time saving probability by setting the time saving judgment value indicates the rate at which the base control can be changed by the special figure game.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 17 or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an initialization process (step S71). The initialization process includes clearing of the RAM 122, setting of various initial values, and register setting for the timer circuit mounted on the effect control board 12. At this time, an initial operation control process (step S72) is executed. The initial motion control processing includes control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position, control for confirming a predetermined motion, and the like. After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is ON (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined period of time, such as 2 milliseconds, elapses based on, for example, a register setting for the timer circuit. When the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), step S73 is repeated to wait.

If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be off (step S74), and command analysis processing (step S75) is executed. Command analysis processing, for example, after reading various production control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the production control command reception buffer, to the read production control command Processing such as corresponding setting and control is included. For example, which production control command has been received, or the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing, etc., and the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. , the reception flag provided in the RAM 122 is turned on. When the effect control command specifies a game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process (step S76) is executed. The effect control process includes, for example, the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32. It includes control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of. Determination, determination, setting, etc., based on the performance control command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc. are performed for the control contents of the performance operation using various performance devices. Random number update processing for production (step S77) is executed following the production control process. The effect random number update process updates at least part of the effect random numbers used on the side of the effect control board 12 by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to step S73.

FIG. 8(A) is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 shown in FIG. 7 as the effect control process. The effect control CPU 120 first executes a look-ahead effect setting process (step S151) in the effect control process. The look-ahead effect setting processing includes, for example, processing such as determination, determination, and setting regarding the execution of the look-ahead prediction effect based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11 . Moreover, processing for displaying a pending display based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command is included.

After executing the look-ahead effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads the effect process code stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 122 (step S152). The production process code can be updated to any of 00[H] to 0A[H], and is also called production control process code. The effect control CPU 120 selects and executes a process corresponding to the read value of the effect process code (step S153). Thereby, it becomes possible to control the execution of the production including the variable display of the production pattern.

FIG. 8(B) shows an example of processing that can be executed in response to the production process code in the production control process. The production control process processing includes a variation pattern command waiting process corresponding to the production process code 00 [H] and a production pattern command processing corresponding to the production process code 01 [H] as executable processes corresponding to the production process code. Fluctuation start processing, production pattern fluctuation process corresponding to production process code 02 [H], production design fluctuation stop processing corresponding to production process code 03 [H], production process code to 04 [H] A corresponding small hit display process, a small hit open process corresponding to the production process code 05 [H], a small hit end production process corresponding to the production process code 06 [H], and a production process code 07 [ H], mid-round processing with a production process code of 08 [H], post-round processing with a production process code of 09 [H], and production process code of 0A [H]. and a jackpot end effect process corresponding to the

Variation pattern command reception waiting processing includes processing that can determine whether or not a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 is received. For example, the presence or absence of reception can be determined by whether or not the variation pattern specification command reception flag set in the command analysis process is on. When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is received, the effect process code is updated to 01[H]. Demonstration display control is performed when it is determined that no variation pattern designation command has been received. The effect symbol variation start processing includes processing for controlling to start the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the special symbol game. For example, in response to the received variation pattern command, the production pattern for the production at the time of fluctuation is selected, the timing value of the production process timer for measuring the production execution time is started to be updated, and the production process code is updated to 02 [H]. be done. The performance symbol change processing includes processing for controlling the switching timing of each performance element constituting the performance pattern and determining whether or not the performance execution time has elapsed based on the measured value of the performance process timer. When it is determined that the performance execution time has elapsed, the performance process code is updated to 03[H]. The production pattern fluctuation stop processing is based on the fact that the production execution time has elapsed or the completion condition of the production at the time of fluctuation is satisfied, such as the reception of the production pattern confirmation command, and the end control of the production at the time of fluctuation is performed. It includes processing to control so that the effect result corresponding to the special symbol can be displayed. Then, the rendering process code is updated and various settings are performed according to the display result of the variable display. For example, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the effect process code is updated to 07[H]. When the display result of the variable display is "minor hit", the effect process code is updated to 04[H]. When the display result of the variable display is "time saving" or "loss", the production process code is cleared and updated to 00 [H] which is the initial value.

The small win display processing includes setting processing for performing a small win fanfare effect when a small win occurs. The small-win fanfare performance includes a small-win display in which a performance image for notifying the occurrence of a small-win is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and can be executed until the time for the small-win fanfare performance elapses. When the small winning fanfare performance time elapses, the performance process code is updated to 05[H] along with the termination control of the small winning fanfare performance. In the minor winning opening processing, setting is made for performing a minor winning opening performance in response to the opening of the big winning opening in the minor winning game state, and the performance process code is updated to 06 [H]. The small-hit end effect processing includes a process of controlling to display an effect image for notifying the end of the small-hit game state on the screen of the image display device 5 . In addition, when a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24 in the small winning game state and it is determined that V winning has occurred, the execution control of V winning performance for notifying the occurrence of V winning is performed. When V winning occurs in the small winning game state, the effect process code is updated to 07 [H]. When the V prize is not generated in the small winning game state, the effect process code is cleared and updated to 00 [H] which is the initial value.

The big win display processing includes setting processing for performing a fanfare effect when a big win occurs. The fanfare performance includes a big win display in which a performance image for notifying the occurrence of a big win is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and can be executed until the fanfare performance time elapses. When the fanfare effect time elapses, the effect process code is updated to 08[H] along with end control of the fanfare effect. In-round processing includes display settings during the round in the jackpot gaming state. When the round end condition is established, if the final round is not ended, the performance process code is updated to 09 [H], and if the final round is completed, the performance process code is updated to 0A [H]. The post-round processing includes display settings between rounds in the jackpot gaming state. Then, when the round start condition is established, the production process code is updated to 08[H]. The jackpot end effect includes a process of controlling the display of the effect image for notifying the end of the jackpot game state on the screen of the image display device 5 . After that, when the notification time of the end of the jackpot has passed, the effect process code is cleared and updated to 00 [H] which is the initial value.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The pachinko game machine 1 is not limited to the configuration, functions, processing, and operations described in the basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and in order to solve at least one problem in the prior art, some of the features explained in the above embodiment It may be provided with the configuration of. In the above embodiment, when a matter that is a more specific concept is described, an invention of a generic concept using a matter of the same family or a similar matter, or an invention of a generic concept using a common property is the invention of the present application. It may have some of the structures and characteristics described in the above embodiments so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art.

The pachinko game machine 1 may be a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, or an enclosed type that encloses game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winning. It may be a game machine.

Only one type of pattern, such as a symbol indicating "-", may be displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of this pattern. One type of pattern may be displayed during the variable display, and this pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped. For example, as a display result, the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed, and a non-display state may be employed in which no special symbol is displayed.

The pachinko game machine 1 may be provided with a configuration in which the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed in accordance with a plurality of set values. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a different jackpot determination value for each set value that is set, it may be possible to change the probability of winning the jackpot and the ball output rate. As a specific example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot. lower. In this case, if 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the winning probability of the big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured so as to be able to set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side. During execution of the variable display, it may be possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 at a predetermined rate. The suggestion about the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to suggesting the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may be, for example, suggesting whether or not the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. . The setting suggesting effect may suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit by an arbitrary effect, and may suggest the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加

In place of part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, or together with part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, a suggestion about control of a state advantageous to the player different from the big win game state is provided. can be anything. For example, it may be one that suggests a variable probability state to be controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as the advantageous state, a suggestion may be made according to whether or not control is to be performed regarding a state in which an arbitrary game value that is advantageous to the player is awarded.

The invention relating to the game machine is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1, and can be applied to slot machines as appropriate. In the slot machine, medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player. It is possible to execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols. In a slot machine, an advantageous state advantageous to a player may include one or more of so-called bonuses such as big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ.

Programs and data for realizing various controls including the progress of a game and the execution of effects can be distributed and provided to a computer device included in a game machine such as the pachinko game machine 1 via a detachable recording medium. It may be something that can be distributed and provided by being installed in advance in a storage device such as a computer device. Further, it may be provided with a communication processing unit connectable to an external device on a network via a communication line or the like, and may be distributed or provided by downloading the program or data from the external device. The mode of execution of games and presentations may be executable by installing a detachable recording medium, or programs and data downloaded via a communication line etc. may be temporarily stored in an internal memory or the like. or can be directly executed using hardware resources in an external device on a network connected via a communication line, or another computer device A game or performance may be executed by exchanging data via a network.

Expressions such as "high", "low", and "different" when comparing various ratios such as the determination ratio of processing and data, the execution ratio of effects, etc. are the ratio of "0%" or "100%" may include being For example, one decision result or execution content may include a case where there is no decision or execution at a rate of "0%", or a case where there is always a decision or execution at a rate of "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 23AK)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 23AK is controlled so that the display result of the special symbols is "losing" or "big win" but not "minor win" or "time saving". Further, based on the establishment of a predetermined variable probability control condition, the game state is controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big hit game state. The variable probability state is controlled to continue until a predetermined variable probability end condition is satisfied, such as execution of a predetermined number of variable displays or the start of the next jackpot game state.

When the jackpot game state is set, the entrance of the special variable winning ball device 50, which is the big winning opening, is opened, and the game ball passes through the V winning area 51 and is detected by the specific area switch 24. Then, the probability variable control condition for entering the probability variable state after the end of the big hit game state is established. That is, the setting location of the specific area switch 24 can be set as a specific area, and the variable probability control condition can be established based on the game ball passing through this specific area.

Based on the establishment of such probability variable control conditions, after the end of the jackpot game state, it is controlled to the high probability high base state. In the high-probability-high base state, the probability of being controlled to the big win game state is higher than in the normal state due to the variable probability control, and the variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state due to the high-base control. Based on the non-satisfaction of the variable probability control condition, after the end of the jackpot game state, it is controlled to the low probability high base state. In the low-probability-high base state, the probability of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is the same as in the normal state, and the high-base control makes it easier to perform variable display than in the normal state.

FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the total reserved memory number is "0" (step AKS101). The total number of pending memories indicates the number of pending information items related to variable display that have not yet started, which is the sum of the number of first pending memories and the second number of pending memories. In step AKS101, for example, when the count value of the total pending storage counter is "0", it is determined that the total pending storage number is "0". The total pending storage counter is provided at a predetermined address in the RAM 102, and may be capable of counting the total number of pending storages.

When the total number of reserved memories is other than "0" in response to step AKS101 (step AKS101; No), the total number of reserved memories is updated by subtracting 1 (step AKS102). At this time, the data indicating the specified value of the start winning prize may be set. For example, when the second reserved memory number is other than "0", the start opening winning designation value is set to "2", and the second reserved memory number is updated by subtracting 1. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is "0", the start opening winning designation value is set to "1", and the first reserved memory number is updated by subtracting one. If the total reserved memory count is other than "0" at step AKS101, at least one of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is not "0". When setting the data indicating the start-point winning designation value, by first determining whether or not the second reserved memory number is other than "0", the special game using the second special symbol is better. , It is sufficient if it can be executed with priority over the special symbol game using the first special symbol.

Following step AKS102, a special symbol determination control table is designated (step AKS103). The special symbol determination control table stores various kinds of information used for control of determination regarding special symbols. For example, the special symbol determination control table designates addresses of a special symbol determination buffer, a winning symbol buffer, a special symbol buffer, and the like. The special symbol determination buffer is used for special symbol determination out of the game random numbers extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning by the start winning determination process in step S101 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. 5(A). data representing the random number MR1 of . The winning symbol buffer stores data indicating a random number MR2 for selecting a winning symbol among game random numbers extracted based on the occurrence of a start winning. The special symbol buffer stores data indicating a fixed special symbol. The determined special symbol is the display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game.

The special symbol determination control table may include a first special symbol determination control table corresponding to the first special symbol and a second special symbol determination control table corresponding to the second special symbol. In step AKS103, after designating the second special symbol determination control table, it may be determined whether or not the start winning designation value is "1". Then, when the start opening winning designation value is "1", the first special symbol determination control table may be designated again. Designation of the second special symbol determination control table can be executed by storing a value corresponding to the top address of the second special symbol determination control table in the HL register serving as a pointer. When redesignating the first special symbol determination control table, the value of the pointer is overwritten by storing the value corresponding to the top address of the first special symbol determination control table in the HL register serving as a pointer. In this way, after designating the second special symbol determination control table, when the start opening winning determination value is "1", by resetting the first special symbol determination control table, the second special symbol determination When the frequency of use of the control table is higher than the frequency of use of the first special symbol determination control table, the program capacity of the storage instructions used for setting the table can be reduced, and the marketability of the pachinko game machine 1 can be enhanced. Also, when the frequency of use of the second special symbol determination control table is higher than the frequency of use of the first special symbol determination control table, processing by a branch instruction is simplified, confirmation at the design stage is facilitated, and the pachinko game is played. The marketability of the machine 1 can be enhanced.

After step AKS103, the memory contents of the special symbol corresponding buffer are shifted (step AKS104). The special symbol corresponding buffer includes a variation pattern type selection buffer, a variation pattern buffer, etc. in addition to a special symbol determination buffer and a winning symbol buffer, and indicates a game random number extracted based on the occurrence of a start winning. Any buffer for storing random numbers in which data is stored may be used. In step AKS104, for example, after setting the transfer destination address, the transfer source address, and the number of transfers, by executing a block transfer command, the storage contents in each storage area of the special symbol corresponding buffer are transferred to the previous storage area by one unit. , and then shift it.

Following step AKS104, the value of random number MR1 for special symbol determination is read (step AKS105). After that, special symbol jackpot determination (step AKS106) and special symbol information setting (step AKS107) are performed. In this embodiment, the display result of the special symbols in the special symbol game is determined to be either "big hit" or "losing", and is not determined to be "small hit" or "time saving".

The special symbol big hit determination in step AKS106 determines whether or not the special symbol display result is a "big hit" by comparing the value of the random number MR1 for special symbol determination read out in step AKS105 with the big hit determination value. . Determination of whether or not to make the special figure display result "big hit" is determination of whether or not to control to the big hit game state as an advantageous state. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol display result is "big hit" in the special symbol big hit determination, 01 [H], which is the big hit designation value, is set to the hit flag. It should be noted that the hit flag is set to 00 [H] which is the initial value when the special symbol normal process is executed.

The special symbol information setting in step AKS107 includes the setting of the jackpot type and the setting of the jackpot symbol when the special symbol display result is "big hit", the setting of the losing symbol when the special symbol display result is "losing", contains. Data indicating the jackpot type is stored and stored in a jackpot type buffer. Data indicating fixed special symbols such as jackpot symbols or losing symbols are stored and stored in a special symbol buffer. The special symbol buffer includes a first special symbol buffer corresponding to the first special symbol and a second special symbol buffer corresponding to the second special symbol. At step AKS107, the address of the first special symbol buffer or the second special symbol buffer can be identified by referring to the special symbol determination control table specified at step AKS103.

After step AKS107, data setting after determination (step AKS108) and variation pattern setting processing (step AKS109) are executed, and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. Post-judgment data setting in step AKS 108 includes designation of a post-judgment work setting table and execution of data set processing. When specifying the work setting table after determination, by referring to the special symbol determination control table specified by step AKS103, the address of the work setting table after determination corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be specified. is. The data set processing of step AKS109 may include data clear processing for clearing the special design determination buffer and the winning design buffer and initializing the stored values.

When the total reserved storage number is "0" corresponding to step AKS101 (step AKS101; Yes), it is determined whether or not the demonstration display flag is on (step AKS110). The demonstration display flag is a flag indicating that the demonstration display is being executed. When the demonstration display flag is ON (step AKS110; Yes), the special symbol normal process ends. On the other hand, if the demonstration display flag is off (step AKS110; No), the demonstration display flag is set to the on state (step AKS111), and after setting the standby command transmission (step AKS112), a special The symbol normal process ends. The transmission setting in step AKS112 includes specification of a standby command transmission table and command set processing. The standby command transmission table may contain table data for transmitting the background designation command and the customer waiting demo command.

FIG. 9-2 shows a jackpot type determination example AKD01. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 9-1, in the special symbol information setting of step AKS107, when the special symbol display result is "jackpot", the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type. settings. For example, when the hit flag is set to 01 [H] and indicates the jackpot specified value, the data indicating the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type is read, and the starting opening winning prize specified value, the probability variation flag, A jackpot type determination table is selected corresponding to the time saving flag. In the jackpot type determination table, if the starting entrance winning value is "1" and "2", if the variable probability flag is on and off, if the time saving flag is on and off, etc. , may be prepared in advance corresponding to each of them. The probability variable flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the high probability state as the probability variable state, and the time saving flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the high base state as the time saving state. The jackpot type determination table is composed of table data including judgment value data. The determination value data of the jackpot type determination table indicates a determinable distribution determination value for each jackpot type, and a plurality of distribution determination values corresponding to a plurality of jackpot types can be set. In the special pattern information setting in step AKS107, when the special pattern display result is "jackpot", the jackpot type is determined using the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the jackpot pattern is determined using the random number MR2 for selecting the winning pattern. You may select a special pattern that will be. For example, when the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type is sequentially compared with a plurality of distribution judgment values shown in the judgment value data, and the random number value becomes equal to or less than the distribution judgment value, A jackpot type corresponding to the distribution determination value may be determined. Alternatively, the determination of the jackpot type and the selection of the jackpot pattern may be performed using the random number MR2 for the hit pattern selection.

In the jackpot game state, there are a plurality of jackpot types with common or different settings for the upper limit time for the distribution member serving as the V prize opening/closing member to open the V prize area 51 during execution of a specific round. As an example, a plurality of jackpot types can be classified into a case where the jackpot type is "normal" and a case where the jackpot type is "variable probability". Among them, when the jackpot type is "normal", the upper limit time for opening the V winning area 51 is set to 50 milliseconds (ms). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "variable probability", the upper limit time for opening the V winning area 51 is set to 29500 milliseconds. Therefore, when the jackpot type is "normal", the possibility of the game ball passing through (entering) the V prize area 51 is low, and the variable probability control condition for entering the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state is difficult to be established. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "variable probability", there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through (enter) the V winning area 51, and the variable probability control condition for entering the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state is established. Cheap.

In this embodiment, jackpot types NA01 to NA11 are included when the jackpot type is "normal", and jackpot types KA01 to KA15 are included when the jackpot type is "probability variation". In the decision example AKD01, if the specified value of the starting opening winning prize is "1" and "2", corresponding to the presence or absence of variable probability control in the variable probability state, the presence or absence of high base control in the time saving state, etc., multiple at a predetermined ratio Any one of the jackpot types can be determined. Here, in the case of "no" high base control is not performed, the jackpot type is determined by a different ratio depending on whether the variable probability control is "no" or "yes". On the other hand, in the case of "yes" in which high base control is performed, the jackpot type is determined by a common ratio between the cases of "no" and "yes" of variable probability control. In addition, it is possible to determine a partly or wholly different jackpot type depending on whether the specified value for starting winning prize is "1" or "2".

In the decision example AKD01, when both the probability variable control and the high base control are "none", when the starting opening winning prize specified value is "1", either the jackpot types NA01 to NA04 or the jackpot types KA01 to KA06 On the other hand, when the starting opening winning designation value is "2", it can be determined to be one of the big hit types NA05 to NA07 and the big hit types KA07 to KA10. Therefore, when the variable probability control and the high base control are both "none", it is possible to determine different jackpot types depending on whether the starting opening winning prize designation value is "1" or "2". In addition, when the variable probability control is "yes" and the high base control is "no", when the starting opening winning prize specified value is "1", the jackpot types NA02, NA04 and the jackpot types KA02, KA04 to KA06 While any one can be determined, when the starting opening winning designation value is "2", it is possible to determine one of the big hit types NA05 to NA07 and the big hit types KA07 to KA10. Therefore, when the variable probability control is "yes" and the high base control is "no", the specified value of the starting opening winning prize is "1" and "2", and all can be determined as different jackpot types. be. Alternatively, when the high-base control is "yes", when the start-up winning designation value is "1", it is possible to decide between the jackpot type NA08 and the jackpot types KA11 and KA15. When the winning designation value is "2", it can be determined to be one of the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA12 to KA15. In this way, when the high base control is "yes", it is possible to determine the common jackpot type KA15 in the case of the starting entry winning designation value of "1" and the case of "2". Therefore, when the high-base control is "yes", it is possible to determine a partially different jackpot type depending on whether the starting entry winning designation value is "1" or "2".

In the decision example AKD01, when the specified starting value is "1", regardless of the presence or absence of variable probability control or the presence or absence of high base control, the jackpot type is "normal ”, and the jackpot type is determined to be included in “probability variation” at a determination rate of 100/200, ie, a determination rate of 50%. In addition, when the starting opening winning prize specified value is "2", the jackpot type is included in "normal" at a determination rate of 12/200, that is, a determination rate of 6%, regardless of the presence or absence of variable probability control or high base control. The jackpot type is determined to be included in the "probability variation" with a determination rate of 188/200, that is, a determination rate of 94%. In this way, when the specified value for start winning prize is "2", the jackpot type is determined to be included in "probability variation" at a higher rate than when the specified value for starting win prize is "1". Therefore, the special symbol display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol is better when the special symbol display result is "big hit" in the special symbol game using the second special symbol and is controlled to the big hit game state. is "big hit", and the game state after the big win game state is finished can be controlled to the probability variable state at a higher rate than when it is controlled to the big win game state.

The jackpot type determination table corresponds to what is included in the "normal" jackpot type that can be determined regardless of the presence or absence of variable probability control or the presence or absence of high base control when the specified starting value is "1". A determinable jackpot having a plurality of divisions in the order of a first division of 11/200, a second division of 44/200, a third division of 11/200, and a fourth division of 34/200. The 5th division whose determination ratio is 12/200, the 6th division which is 7/200, the 7th division which is 12/200, the 8th which is 19/200 Judgment value data indicating a plurality of sorting judgment values is set so as to have a plurality of divisions in the order of a division, a ninth division of 15/200, and a tenth division of 35/200. In addition, the jackpot type determination table corresponds to what is included in the "normal" jackpot type that can be determined regardless of the presence or absence of variable probability control or the presence or absence of high base control when the specified starting value is "2". The first division is 2/200, the second division is 2/200, the third division is 2/200, the fourth division is 2/200, the fifth division is 1/200, The sixth division is 1/200, and the seventh division is 2/200, in that order, and the determination ratio is 62/200 corresponding to the types of determinable jackpots included in "probability variation". Judgment value data indicating a plurality of sorting judgment values so as to have a plurality of divisions in the order of the eighth division, the ninth division that is 50/200, the tenth division that is 62/200, and the eleventh division that is 14/200. set.

The jackpot type determination table corresponds to the case where the starting opening winning prize specified value is "1" and "2", regardless of the presence or absence of variable probability control or the presence or absence of high base control, multiple divisions with common determination ratio On the other hand, determination value data indicating a plurality of allocation determination values is set so that the assignment of each category to the jackpot type that is the determination result differs depending on the presence or absence of variable probability control and the presence or absence of high base control. Since such a determination ratio has a plurality of divisions in common, it becomes possible to easily design a table used for determining the jackpot type, and the marketability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced. In addition, since the assignment of each category to the jackpot type as a determination result is different, it is possible to flexibly design the decision ratio of the jackpot type, and the marketability of the pachinko game machine 1 can be enhanced.

In the decision example AKD01, when the specified starting value is "1", both the variable probability control and the high base control are "none", so the first division with a determination ratio of 11/200 is assigned to the jackpot type NA01. The second division with a determination ratio of 44/200 is assigned to the jackpot type NA02, the third division with a determination ratio of 11/200 is assigned to the jackpot type NA03, and the fourth division with a determination ratio of 34/200 is a big hit. The judgment value data is set so as to be assigned to the type NA04, the fifth division with a determination ratio of 12/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA01, the sixth division with a determination ratio of 7/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA02, The seventh division with a determination ratio of 12/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA03, the eighth division with a determination ratio of 19/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA04, and the ninth division with a determination ratio of 15/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA05. , and the determination value data is set so that the 10th division with a determination ratio of 35/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA06. In addition, when the starting opening winning prize specified value is "1", the variable probability control is "with" and the high base control is "no", so that the first division with a determination ratio of 11/200 and a determination ratio of 44/ The judgment value data is set so that the second division of 200 is assigned to the jackpot type NA02, and the third division with the determination ratio of 11/200 and the fourth division with the determination ratio of 34/200 are assigned to the jackpot type NA04. Then, the 5th division with a determination ratio of 12/200 and the 6th division with a determination ratio of 7/200 are assigned to the jackpot type KA02, and the 7th division with a determination ratio of 12/200 and a determination ratio of 19/200 The 8th section is assigned to the jackpot type KA04, the 9th section with a determination ratio of 15/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA05, and the 10th section with a determination ratio of 35/200 is determined to be assigned to the jackpot type KA06. Value data is set. When the specified value of the starting opening winning prize is "1", the high base control is "Yes" regardless of the presence or absence of variable probability control, so that the first division with a determination ratio of 11/200 and a determination ratio of 44/200 Judgment value data is set so that the second division, the third division with a determination ratio of 11/200, and the fourth division with a determination ratio of 34/200 are assigned to the jackpot type NA08, and the determination ratio is 12/200. The 5th division, the 6th division with a determination ratio of 7/200, the 7th division with a determination ratio of 12/200, and the 8th division with a determination ratio of 19/200 are assigned to the jackpot type KA11, and the determination ratio is 15/200. The determination value data is set so that the 9th division of 1 and the 10th division of which the determination ratio is 35/200 are assigned to the jackpot type KA15.

In the decision example AKD01, when the specified value of the starting point winning prize is "2", the variable probability control and the high base control are both "none", so that the first division with a decision ratio of 2/200 and a decision ratio of 2/ The second division of 200 is assigned to the jackpot type NA05, the third division with the determination ratio of 2/200 and the fourth division with the determination ratio of 2/200 are assigned to the jackpot type NA06, and the determination ratio is 1/200 The judgment value data is set so that the 5th division, the 6th division with a determination ratio of 1/200, and the 7th division with a determination ratio of 2/200 are assigned to the jackpot type NA07, and the determination ratio is 62/200. The eighth division is assigned to the jackpot type KA07, the ninth division with a determination ratio of 50/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA08, the tenth division with a determination ratio of 62/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA09, and the determination ratio is The determination value data is set so that the 11th division of 14/200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA10. In addition, when the starting opening winning prize specified value is "2", each division of the determination ratio due to the variable probability control "with" and the high base control "no", both the variable probability control and the high base control ”, and judgment value data is set so as to be assigned to a common jackpot type. When the starting opening winning prize specified value is "2", the high base control is "with" regardless of the presence or absence of variable probability control, so that the first division with a determination ratio of 2/200 and a determination ratio of 2/200 The second division is assigned to the jackpot type NA09, the third division with a determination ratio of 2/200 and the fourth division with a determination ratio of 2/200 are assigned to the jackpot type NA10, and the determination ratio is assigned to the third division with a determination ratio of 1/200. Judgment value data is set so that the 5th division, the 6th division with a determination ratio of 1/200, and the 7th division with a determination ratio of 2/200 are assigned to the jackpot type NA11, and the 8th division with a determination ratio of 62/200 The division is assigned to the jackpot type KA12, the ninth division with a determination ratio of 50/200 is allocated to the jackpot type KA13, the tenth division with a determination ratio of 62/200 is allocated to the jackpot type KA14, and the determination ratio is 14/ The judgment value data is set so that the 11th division of 200 is assigned to the jackpot type KA15.

FIG. 9-3 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step AKS109 of FIG. 9-1 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result is a "jackpot" (step AKS221). For example, the hit flag is read, and when the read value is 01 [H], which is the jackpot designation value, it is determined that the special figure display result is "jackpot". When the special figure display result is "losing" and not "big hit" (step AKS221; No), the start opening winning designation value is read (step AKS222). Along with this, the effect state selection designation value is read (step AKS223). The effect state selection designation value is a value stored in the effect state selection buffer, and can be set to any value from 00[H] to 0D[H], for example. When the jackpot game state ends, a value corresponding to the jackpot type can be set as the production state selection designated value. In addition, when the variable display ends, it is possible to update the effect state selection designation value in response to establishment of a preset update condition. When the game state is the normal state, the effect state selection designation value is set to 00 [H].

After step AKS223, a change pattern type selection table at the time of failure is designated (step AKS224). Loss time fluctuation pattern type selection table is a table used to select the fluctuation pattern type when the special figure display result is "losing", and the start entrance winning designation value read by step AKS222, by step AKS223 It is sufficient if a different table can be designated based on the read effect state selection designated value. Furthermore, if the special figure display result is "losing", a plurality of selectable variation pattern type selection tables may be prepared in advance corresponding to the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories.

When the special figure display result is "big hit" corresponding to step AKS221 (step AKS221; Yes), the big hit type designation value is read (step AKS225). Along with this, the effect state selection designation value is read (step AKS226). Then, the big hit fluctuation pattern type selection table is specified (step AKS227). The jackpot time variation pattern type selection table is a table used to select the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is "jackpot", and the jackpot type read at step AKS225 and the effect read at step AKS226. It suffices if it is possible to designate a table corresponding to the state selection designation value.

After steps AKS224 and AKS227, the value of random number MR4 for selecting the variation pattern type is read (step AKS228). The data indicating the value of the random number MR4 for selecting the variation pattern type may be stored in the variation pattern type selection buffer included in the storage area to which the buffer number "0" is assigned in the special symbol corresponding buffer. Subsequently, the variation pattern type is selected based on the value of the random number MR4 for selecting the variation pattern type (step AKS229). Next, a fluctuation pattern determination table is specified (step AKS230). At step AKS230, it is sufficient if a different variation pattern determination table can be specified corresponding to the variation pattern type selected at step AKS229. Then, the value of the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern is read (step AKS231). The data indicating the value of the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern may be stored in the variation pattern determination buffer included in the storage area to which the buffer number "0" is assigned in the special symbol corresponding buffer. Further, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number MR5 (step AKS232).

Following step AKS232, command transmission setting at the start of fluctuation is performed (step AKS233). The command transmission setting at the start of variation may include designation of a variation command transmission table and execution of command set processing. The variation command transmission table includes table data for transmitting an effect control command at the start of variation corresponding to the start of variation of special symbols in a special symbol game. For example, the variation command transmission table specified corresponding to the first special game includes, in addition to the top data of the table indicating the number of processes, a performance symbol specification command, a first variation start specification command, and a variation pattern specification command. , contains table data for sending On the other hand, the variation command transmission table specified corresponding to the second special game includes, in addition to the top data of the table specifying the number of processes, an effect design specification command, a second variation start specification command, a variation pattern It contains table data for sending specified commands.

After step AKS233, a special symbol variation time is set (step AKS236). Special design fluctuation time shows the variable display time as special figure fluctuation time. A special symbol variation time table is designated to set the special symbol variation time. The special symbol variation time table includes table data for setting time data indicating variable display time such as special symbol variation time corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern. At step AKS236, the specified special symbol variation time table is referred to, and time data development processing is executed to store the time data corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern in the HL register. The time data and the like thus acquired may be set as the variable time data as the timer initial value in the special symbol process timer.

After step AKS236, data setting after setting the variation pattern is performed (step AKS237), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. A post-variation pattern setting data table is specified in order to perform data setting after variation pattern setting. The data table after setting the variation pattern includes table data for updating the special symbol process code to 01 [H], which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process. Further, the data table after setting the variation pattern includes table data for updating the stored value of the display buffer during special symbol variation to 01 [H]. The special symbol fluctuating display buffer stores a value designating the display pattern during the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the first special symbol fluctuating display buffer corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol and a second special symbol fluctuating display buffer corresponding to the special symbol. In step AKS237, the data table after setting the specified variation pattern is referred to, and the data set processing is executed, so that when the first special symbol game is started, the stored value of the display buffer during the first special symbol variation is set to 01. When updating to [H] and starting the second special symbol game, the stored value of the display buffer during the second special symbol variation may be updated to 01 [H]. Alternatively, a random value buffer storing random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern may be cleared to initialize the stored values.

FIG. 9-4 shows a configuration example of a loss variation pattern. Loss variation pattern is a variation pattern that can be determined when the special figure display result is "loss". A plurality of variation patterns are different in variable display mode of special figure variation time and production design. The losing variation pattern includes a reach variation pattern that becomes a reach state in the variable display of performance symbols and a non-reach variation pattern that does not become a reach state. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 9-4, the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-6 and the variation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-9 are included in the non-reach variation patterns, and the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2 -7 and the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 are included in the reach variation pattern. The reach variation patterns include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach performance is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach performance is executed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 9-4, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 are included in the normal reach variation pattern, the variation patterns PA2-4 to PA2-7, and the variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2-3 is included in the super reach variation pattern. The normal reach variation patterns include variation patterns with different effects such as reach effects, such as normal reach NOA, normal reach NOB, and normal reach NOC. The super reach variation patterns include variation patterns with different effects such as reach effects, such as super reach SPA, super reach SPB, super reach SPC, super reach SPD, super reach SPE, and super reach SPF. The reach variation pattern includes a normal reach variation pattern, a super reach variation pattern, and a high-speed reach variation pattern in which the display result is stopped after a short time in a reach mode. For example, the variation pattern PB2-1 shown in FIG. 9-4 is 3500 milliseconds with a short special figure variation time, and is a high-speed reach variation pattern that is a production mode of high-speed reach SRA.

FIG. 9-5 shows a configuration example of a jackpot variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that can be determined when the special figure display result is "big hit". In the variable display of the performance symbols by the big win variation pattern, the determined performance symbols of the big win combination are stopped and displayed after the ready-to-win mode. The big hit variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a normal reach ready-to-win effect is executed and a variation pattern in which a super ready-to-win ready-to-win effect is executed, similarly to the ready-to-win change pattern in the losing change pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 9-5, the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 are included in the variation patterns in which the normal reach reach effect is executed, and the variation patterns PA3-4 to PA3-10 and the variation pattern PB3-3 to PB3-11 are included in the variation patterns in which the super reach effect is executed. The big win variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a ready-to-win performance of normal reach and a ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win are executed, as well as a variation pattern in which fixed performance patterns of big win combinations are stopped and displayed in a short time. For example, the variation pattern PB3-1 shown in FIG. 9-5 is 2500 milliseconds, which is an extremely short special figure variation time, and the display result is stopped without executing the reach production. It is a variation pattern. In addition, the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 has a short special figure fluctuation time of 4500 milliseconds, and is a high-speed ready-to-win production pattern that is a high-speed ready-to-reach production pattern in which the display result is stopped after a short time. .

FIG. 9-6(A) shows a setting example AKA01 of the reference table for failure. The lost time reference table is a table that is referred to when specifying the lost time variation pattern type selection table in step AKS224 of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-3. A plurality of tables corresponding to the effect state selection designation values should be prepared in advance as reference tables at the time of failure. In the setting example AKA01, one of the reference tables TS01 to TS09 is referred to as the reference table for failure, corresponding to the case where the effect state selection specified value is 00 [H] and the case where it is 06 [H] to 0E [H]. be done. Each of the reference tables TS01 to TS09 designates one of a plurality of tables prepared in advance corresponding to the start entry winning prize designation value, the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories as the variation pattern type selection table at the time of failure. It consists of table data that enables

FIG. 9-6B shows a configuration example of the reference table TS01. The reference table TS01 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 00[H]. The reference table TS01 includes a table TA10 corresponding to the first reserved memory number of "0" and a table TA11 corresponding to the first reserved memory number of "1" when the start entry winning designation value is "1". , the table TA12 corresponding to the first reserved storage number of "2" and the table TA13 corresponding to the first reserved storage number of "3" can be designated as the fluctuation pattern type selection table at the time of failure. In addition, the reference table TS01 corresponds to the first reserved memory number of "0" and the second reserved memory number of "0" to "3" when the start entry winning designation value is "2". can be designated as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure corresponding to the first reserved memory number "1" to "4" and the second reserved memory number "0" to "3". do. In addition, in step AKS102 of the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 9-1, when the number of second pending storage is other than "0", the start opening winning designation value is set to "2", and the second pending The stored number is updated by subtracting 1. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is "0", the start opening winning designation value is set to "1", and the first reserved memory number is updated by subtracting one. The upper limits of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are "4". Therefore, in step AKS224 of the variation pattern setting process, when the specified value for the starting point winning prize is "1", the first reserved memory number is any one of "0" to "3", and the second reserved memory number is " 0”. Also, in step AKS224 of the variation pattern setting process, when the specified starting value is "2", the first reserved memory number is any one of "0" to "4", and the second reserved memory number is " 0" to "3".

FIG. 9-6(C) shows a configuration example of the reference table TS02. The reference table TS02 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 06 [H] or 0E [H]. The reference table TS02 can designate the table TB10 as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure corresponding to the number of first reserved memories "0" to "3" when the start winning prize designation value is "1". do. In addition, the reference table TS02 corresponds to the first reserved memory number of "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number of "0" when the start entry winning designation value is "2". The table TB21 corresponding to the first reserved memory number "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number "1" to "3" can be designated as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure. do.

FIG. 9-6(D) shows a configuration example of the reference table TS03. The reference table TS03 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 07 [H]. The reference table TS03 can designate the table TB10 as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure corresponding to the number of first reserved memories "0" to "3" when the start winning prize designation value is "1". do. In addition, the reference table TS03 corresponds to the first reserved memory number of "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number of "0" when the start entry winning designation value is "2". The table TB23 corresponding to the first reserved memory number "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number "1" to "3" can be designated as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure. do.

FIG. 9-6(E) shows a configuration example of the reference table TS04. The reference table TS04 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 08[H]. The reference table TS04 can designate the table TB10 as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure corresponding to the first reserved storage number "0" to "3" when the start winning prize designation value is "1". do. In addition, the reference table TS04 corresponds to the first reserved memory number of "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number of "0" when the start entry winning designation value is "2". The table TB25 can be designated as a change pattern type selection table at the time of failure corresponding to the first reserved memory number "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number "1" to "3". do.

FIG. 9-7(A) shows a configuration example of the reference table TS05. The reference table TS05 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 09 [H]. The reference table TS05 has a table TB11 that is common regardless of the number of first reserved memories or the number of second reserved memories, depending on whether the specified value for starting winning prize is "1" or "2". Make it possible to specify it as a selection table.

FIG. 9-7(B) shows a configuration example of the reference table TS06. The reference table TS06 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 0A[H]. The reference table TS06 can designate the table TB12 as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure corresponding to the number of first reserved memories "0" to "3" when the start winning prize designation value is "1". do. In addition, the reference table TS06 corresponds to the first reserved memory number of "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number of "0" when the start entry winning designation value is "2". The table TB27 corresponding to the first reserved memory number "0" to "4" and the second reserved memory number "1" to "3" can be designated as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure. do.

FIG. 9-7(C) shows a configuration example of the reference table TS07. The reference table TS07 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 0B[H]. The reference table TS07 has a common table TB13 regardless of the number of first reserved memories or the number of second reserved memories, depending on whether the specified value for starting winning prize is "1" or "2". Make it possible to specify it as a selection table. FIG. 9D shows a configuration example of the reference table TS08. The reference table TS08 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 0C[H]. The reference table TS08 has a common table TB14 regardless of the number of first reserved memories or the number of second reserved memories, depending on whether the start winning designation value is "1" or "2". Make it possible to specify it as a selection table. FIG. 9-7(E) shows a configuration example of the reference table TS09. The reference table TS09 is referred to when the effect state selection designation value is 0D[H]. The reference table TS09 has a common table TB15 regardless of the number of first reserved memories or the number of second reserved memories, depending on whether the specified value for starting winning prize is "1" or "2". Make it possible to specify it as a selection table.

FIG. 9-8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot time reference table TS21. The big hit reference table TS21 is a table that is referred to when specifying the big hit fluctuation pattern type selection table in step AKS227 of the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-3. The jackpot time reference table TS21 is composed of table data that allows one of a plurality of tables prepared in advance to be designated as a jackpot time variation pattern type selection table corresponding to the performance state selection designation value and jackpot type. .

When the effect state selection designation value is 00 [H], the jackpot time reference table TS21 corresponds to the jackpot types NA01, NA02, NA05, KA01, KA02, KA07, the table TA30, the jackpot types NA03, NA04, NA06, A selection table TA31 corresponding to KA03, KA04, KA05 and KA08 and a table TA32 corresponding to jackpot types NA07, KA06, KA09 and KA10 can be designated as a variation pattern type selection table at the time of jackpot. In addition, when the production state selection specified value is 00 [H], the game state is a low probability low base state corresponding to the normal state, probability variable control in the probability variable state as a high probability state, and time saving as a high base state High base control in the state is not performed. In the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. 9-2, when the variable probability control and the high base control are "none", one of the jackpot types NA01 to NA06 and the jackpot types KA01 to KA10 is determined. It is possible and is not determined for other jackpot types. Therefore, the jackpot time reference table TS21 shows a table that can be specified as a jackpot time variation pattern type selection table corresponding to the jackpot type that can be determined when the effect state selection designation value is 00 [H]. there is Even when the performance state selection designation value is other than 00 [H], a table that can be designated as a variation pattern type selection table at the time of big hit is shown corresponding to the jackpot type that can be determined when the performance state selection designation value is the performance state selection designation value. It is

When the performance state selection specified value is 06 [H] or 0E [H], the jackpot time reference table TS21 corresponds to the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 or the jackpot types KA11 to KA15, and changes the table TB30 to the jackpot time fluctuation pattern type. Make it possible to specify it as a selection table. In addition, when the performance state selection designation value is 07 [H], the jackpot time reference table TS21 includes a table TB31 corresponding to the jackpot types NA08, NA09, KA11 and KA12, and a table TB31 corresponding to the jackpot types NA10 and KA13. TB32, a table TB33 corresponding to the jackpot types NA11 and KA14, and a table TB34 corresponding to the jackpot type KA15 can be designated as a variation pattern type selection table at the time of the jackpot. Alternatively, when the effect state selection designated value is 08 [H], the jackpot time reference table TS21 includes a table TB35 corresponding to jackpot types NA08, NA09, KA11 and KA12, and a table corresponding to jackpot types NA10 and KA13. TB36, a table TB37 corresponding to the jackpot types NA11 and KA14, and a table TB38 corresponding to the jackpot type KA15 can be designated as a variation pattern type selection table at the time of the jackpot.

The jackpot time reference table TS21 corresponds to jackpot types NA08 to NA11 or jackpot types KA11 to KA14 when the specified value for selection of production state is 09 [H] or 0B [H] or 0C [H] or 0D [H]. Then, the table TB40 and the table TB41 corresponding to the big win type KA15 can be specified as the variation pattern type selection table at the time of the big win. In addition, when the performance state selection designation value is 0A [H], the jackpot time reference table TS21 includes a table TB42 corresponding to the jackpot types NA08, NA09, KA11 and KA12, and a table TB42 corresponding to the jackpot types NA10 and KA13. TB43, table TB44 corresponding to jackpot types NA11 and KA14, and table TB45 corresponding to jackpot type KA15 can be designated as a variation pattern type selection table at the time of jackpot. The period during which the effect state selection designation value can be set to any one of 06[H] to 0E[H] is included in the period during which the high base control is performed in the time saving state as the high base state. In the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. 9-2, when the high base control is "yes", one of the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA11 to KA15 can be determined. , It is not determined for other jackpot types. Therefore, the big-hit time reference table TS21 is specified as a big-hit time variation pattern type selection table corresponding to the big-hit type that can be determined when the effect state selection designation value is any one of 06 [H] to 0E [H]. It shows possible tables.

FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10 show configuration examples of tables that can be specified as the change pattern type selection table at the time of failure. Tables that can be designated as the fluctuation pattern type selection table at the time of failure include tables TA10 to TA13, tables TA20 and TA21, tables TB10 to TB15, and tables TB20 to TB27. Each table that can be specified as a change pattern type selection table at the time of loss is composed of table data including determination value data that indicates a distribution determination value for each selectable variation pattern type.

The table TA10 shown in FIG. 9-9(A) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS01 shown in FIG. 9-6(B). In the table TA10, a distribution judgment value is set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from among the variation pattern types CA1-1, CA1-5, CA2-1, CA2-2, and CA2-3. It consists of judgment value data. The table TA11 shown in FIG. 9-9(B) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS01 shown in FIG. 9-6(B). In the table TA11, a distribution judgment value is set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from among the variation pattern types CA1-2, CA1-5, CA2-1, CA2-2, and CA2-3. It consists of judgment value data. The table TA12 shown in FIG. 9-9(C) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS01 shown in FIG. 9-6(B). In the table TA12, the distribution judgment value is set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from the variation pattern types CA1-3, CA1-5, CA2-1, CA2-2, CA2-3. It consists of judgment value data. The table TA13 shown in FIG. 9-9(D) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS01 shown in FIG. 9-6(B). In the table TA13, the distribution judgment value is set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from among the variation pattern types CA1-4, CA1-5, CA2-1, CA2-2, and CA2-3. It consists of judgment value data. The table TA20 shown in FIG. 9-9(E) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS01 shown in FIG. 9-6(B). The table TA20 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CA1-1 can be selected. The table TA21 shown in FIG. 9-9(F) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS01 shown in FIG. 9-6(B). The table TA21 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CA1-3 can be selected.

The table TB10 shown in FIG. 9-10(A) can be specified when referring to the reference table TS02 shown in FIG. 9-6(C) or the reference table TS03 shown in FIG. 9-6(D). Become. The table TB10 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB1-1 can be selected. The table TB11 shown in FIG. 9-10(B) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS05 shown in FIG. 9-7(A). The table TB11 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB1-5 can be selected. The table TB12 shown in FIG. 9-10(C) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS06 shown in FIG. 9-7(B). The table TB12 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB1-1 can be selected. The table TB13 shown in FIG. 9-10(D) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS07 shown in FIG. 9-7(C). The table TB13 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB1-7 can be selected. The table TB14 shown in FIG. 9-10(E) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS08 shown in FIG. 9-7(D). The table TB14 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB1-8 can be selected. The table TB15 shown in FIG. 9-10(F) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS09 shown in FIG. 9-7(E). The table TB15 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB1-9 can be selected.

The table TB20 shown in FIG. 9-10(G) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS02 shown in FIG. 9-6(C). The table TB20 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB1-2 can be selected. The table TB21 shown in FIG. 9-10(H) can be specified by referring to the reference table TS02 shown in FIG. 9-6(C). The table TB21 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB1-3 can be selected. The table TB22 shown in FIG. 9-10(I) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS03 shown in FIG. 9-6(D). The table TB22 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from the variation pattern types CB1-2, CB1-4, and CB2-1. The table TB23 shown in FIG. 9-10(J) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS03 shown in FIG. 9-6(D). The table TB23 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that any one of the variation pattern types CB1-3, CB1-4, and CB2-1 can be selected. The table TB24 shown in FIG. 9-10(K) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS04 shown in FIG. 9-6(E). The table TB24 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from the variation pattern types CB1-2, CB1-4, and CB2-1. The table TB25 shown in FIG. 9-10(L) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS04 shown in FIG. 9-6(E). The table TB25 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from among the variation pattern types CB1-3, CB1-4, and CB2-1. The table TB26 shown in FIG. 9-10(M) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS06 shown in FIG. 9-7(B). The table TB26 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from the variation pattern types CB1-2, CB1-6, and CB2-2. The table TB27 shown in FIG. 9-10(N) can be designated by referring to the reference table TS06 shown in FIG. 9-7(B). The table TB27 is composed of judgment value data in which distribution judgment values are set so that any one of the fluctuation pattern types CB1-3, CB1-6, and CB2-2 can be selected.

FIGS. 9-11 and 9-12 show configuration examples of tables that can be specified as the big hit fluctuation pattern type selection table. Tables that can be specified as the variation pattern type selection table at the time of big hit include tables TA30 to TA32, tables TB30 to TB38, and tables TB40 to TB45. Each table that can be specified as a variation pattern type selection table at the time of a big hit is composed of table data including determination value data indicating a distribution determination value for each selectable variation pattern type.

Each table from the table TA30 shown in FIG. 9-11(A) to the table TA32 shown in FIG. 9-11(C) selects the effect state with reference to the jackpot time reference table TS21 shown in FIG. 9-8. It becomes possible to specify corresponding to the jackpot type when the specified value is 00 [H]. The table TA30 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. The table TA31 is composed of judgment value data in which distribution judgment values are set so that any one of the fluctuation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-4 can be selected. The table TA32 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that any variation pattern type can be selected from the variation pattern types CA3-2 to CA3-4.

The table TB30 shown in FIG. 9-11(D) is shown in FIG. It becomes possible to specify corresponding to any jackpot type. The table TB30 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB3-1 can be selected. Each table from table TB31 shown in FIG. 9-11 (E) to table TB34 shown in FIG. It becomes possible to specify corresponding to the jackpot type when the specified value is 07 [H]. The table TB31 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB3-2 can be selected. The table TB32 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB3-3 can be selected. The table TB33 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB3-4 can be selected. The table TB34 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB3-5 can be selected. Each table from the table TB35 shown in FIG. 9-11 (I) to the table TB38 shown in FIG. It becomes possible to specify corresponding to the jackpot type when the specified value is 08 [H]. The table TB35 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB3-2 can be selected. The table TB36 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB3-3 can be selected. The table TB37 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB3-4 can be selected. The table TB38 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern types CB3-5 can be selected.

The table TB40 shown in FIG. 9-12 (A) and the table TB41 shown in FIG. It becomes possible to specify corresponding to the jackpot type in the case of any one of 09 [H], 0B [H], 0C [H] and 0D [H]. The table TB40 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB4-1 can be selected. The table TB41 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB4-2 can be selected. Each table from table TB42 shown in FIG. 9-12 (C) to table TB45 shown in FIG. It becomes possible to specify corresponding to the jackpot type when the specified value is 0A[H]. The table TB42 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB4-3 can be selected. The table TB43 is composed of determination value data in which allocation determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB4-4 can be selected. The table TB44 is composed of determination value data in which distribution determination values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB4-5 can be selected. The table TB46 is composed of judgment value data in which distribution judgment values are set so that only the variation pattern type CB4-6 can be selected.

FIGS. 9-13 to 9-16 show determination ratios of variation patterns corresponding to variation pattern types. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-3, one variation pattern is determined by step AKS232 based on the variation pattern determination table specified by step AKS230 corresponding to the variation pattern type selected by step AKS229. It is determined. The variation pattern determination table is composed of table data including determination value data indicating a distribution determination value for each determinable variation pattern.

The variation pattern type CA1-1 shown in FIG. 9-13 (A) is a variation pattern determination table so that any variation pattern can be determined from among the variation patterns PA1-1, PA1-5, and PA1-6. A sorting judgment value is set by the judgment value data of . For the variation pattern type CA1-2 shown in FIG. 9-13(B), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PA1-2 can be determined. For the variation pattern type CA1-3 shown in FIG. 9-13(C), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PA1-3 can be determined. For the variation pattern types CA1-4 shown in FIG. 9-13(D), the distribution determination value is set according to the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PA1-4 can be determined. The variation pattern type CA1-5 shown in FIG. 9-13 (E) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PA1-5 and PA1-6. A sorting judgment value is set by .

The variation pattern type CA2-1 shown in FIG. 9-13 (F) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that any variation pattern can be determined from the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3. A sorting judgment value is set by . The variation pattern type CA2-2 shown in FIG. 9-13 (G) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PA2-4 and PA2-5. A sorting judgment value is set by . The variation pattern type CA2-3 shown in FIG. 9-13 (H) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PA2-6 and PA2-7. A sorting judgment value is set by .

The variation pattern type CA3-1 shown in FIG. 9-13 (I) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that any variation pattern can be determined from the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3. A sorting judgment value is set by . The variation pattern type CA3-2 shown in FIG. 9-13 (J) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that any variation pattern can be determined from the variation patterns PA3-4 to PA3-7. A sorting judgment value is set by . For the variation pattern type CA3-3 shown in FIG. 9-13(K), the distribution determination value is set according to the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PA3-8 can be determined. The variation pattern type CA3-4 shown in FIG. 9-13 (L) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PA3-9 and PA3-10. A sorting judgment value is set by .

For the variation pattern type CB1-1 shown in FIG. 9-14(A), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB1-1 can be determined. For the variation pattern type CB1-2 shown in FIG. 9-14(B), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB1-2 can be determined. For the variation pattern type CB1-3 shown in FIG. 9-14(C), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB1-3 can be determined. The variation pattern type CB1-4 shown in FIG. 9-14 (D) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PB1-4 and PB1-5. A sorting judgment value is set by . For the variation pattern type CB1-5 shown in FIG. 9-14(E), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB1-6 can be determined. The variation pattern type CB1-6 shown in FIG. 9-14 (F) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PB1-4 and PB1-5. A sorting judgment value is set by . For the variation pattern type CB1-7 shown in FIG. 9-14 (G), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB1-7 can be determined. For the variation pattern type CB1-8 shown in FIG. 9-14(H), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB1-8 can be determined. For the variation pattern type CB1-9 shown in FIG. 9-14(I), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB1-9 can be determined. The variation pattern type CB2-1 shown in FIG. 9-14 (J) and the variation pattern type CB2-2 shown in FIG. 9-14 (K) are any of the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3. The distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined at any time.

For the variation pattern type CB3-1 shown in FIG. 9-15(A), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB3-1 can be determined. The variation pattern type CB3-2 shown in FIG. 9-15 (B) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2. A sorting judgment value is set by . The variation pattern type CB3-3 shown in FIG. 9-15 (C) and the variation pattern type CB3-4 shown in FIG. 9-15 (D) are any of the variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8. The distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined at any time. The variation pattern type CB3-5 shown in FIG. 9-15 (E) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11. A sorting judgment value is set by .

For the variation pattern type CB4-1 shown in FIG. 9-16(A), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB3-2 can be determined. For the variation pattern type CB4-2 shown in FIG. 9-16(B), the distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that only the variation pattern PB3-9 can be determined. The variation pattern type CB4-3 shown in FIG. 9-16 (C) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined as one of the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2. A sorting judgment value is set by . Variation pattern type CB4-4 shown in FIG. 9-16 (D) and variation pattern type CB4-5 shown in FIG. 9-16 (E) are any of the variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8 The distribution determination value is set by the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that it can be determined at any time. The variation pattern type CB4-6 shown in FIG. 9-16 (F) is the determination value data of the variation pattern determination table so that any variation pattern can be determined from the variation patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11. A sorting judgment value is set by .

FIG. 9-17 shows a setting example AKB01 of the effect symbol designation command. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-3, in the transmission setting of the command at the time of variation start by step AKS233, control is performed so that the effect symbol designation command can be transmitted. For example, when the special figure display result is "big hit", it is made possible to transmit an effect design designation command corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type. For example, corresponding to the jackpot types NA01 to NA11 included in the "normal" jackpot type, the effect pattern designation command is any one of commands 8C01 [H], 8C02 [H], 8C0B [H], 8C0C [H] is set to In response to the jackpot types KA01 to KA15 whose jackpot types are included in "probability variation", the production design designation command is set to one of commands 8C04 [H] to 8C0A [H]. In the performance control board 12, based on the performance design designation command transmitted from the main board 11, it is possible to determine the performance symbols constituting the fixed performance symbols.

9-18 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol variation process. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the counted value of the special symbol process timer is "0" (step AKS121). In the special symbol process timer here, at step AKS236 of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-3, the variation time data corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern is set as the timer initial value. . When the counted value of the special symbol process timer is other than "0" (step AKS121; No), the counted value of the special symbol process timer is updated by subtracting 1 (step AKS122), and the special symbol variation process ends.

When the timing value of the special symbol process timer is "0" corresponding to step AKS121 (step AKS121; Yes), the special symbol process code is updated to 02 [H] which is the value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing. (step AKS123). In addition, special design stop time setting is done (step AKS124). In step AKS124, time data corresponding to a predetermined special symbol stop time such as 500 milliseconds may be set as special symbol stop time data as a timer initial value in the special symbol process timer. Along with the special symbol stop time setting, the setting for transmitting the effect symbol determination command may be performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value of the variable probability counter is "0" (step AKS125). The probability variable counter is set to a predetermined probability variable counter initial value corresponding to the establishment of the probability variable control condition when the big hit game state ends. When the variable probability control condition is not established, the count value of the variable probability counter is maintained at "0".

When the count value of the variable probability counter is other than "0" corresponding to step AKS125 (step AKS125; No), the count value of the variable probability counter is updated by subtracting 1 (step ASK126). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value of the variable probability counter after the update has become "0" (step AKS127). When the updated count value is "0" (step AKS127; Yes), data setting is performed at the time of probability variation end (step AKS128). The probability variable end time data setting includes specification of the probability variable end time data table and execution of data set processing. The data table at the end of probability variation should just include clear data for clearing the probability variation flag. As a result, the variable probability flag is cleared and turned off, and the variable probability control in the variable probability state as the high probability state ends.

If the count value of the probability variable counter is "0" corresponding to step AKS125 (step AKS125; Yes), if the count value after updating is other than "0" corresponding to step AKS127 (step AKS127; No) Or, after step AKS128, it is determined whether or not the count value of the time saving counter is "0" (step AKS129). The time saving counter is set to an initial value of the time saving counter predetermined corresponding to the big win type when the big win game state ends.

When the count value of the time saving counter is other than "0" corresponding to step AKS129 (step AKS129; No), the count value of the time saving counter is updated by subtracting 1 (step AKS130). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value of the time saving counter after the update has become "0" (step AKS131). When the updated count value is "0" (step AKS131; Yes), data setting at the end of working hours is performed (step AKS132). Data setting at the time of a time saving end includes designation|designated of a data table at the time of a time saving end, and execution of a data set process. The data table at the time of the time saving end should just contain the clear data for clearing a time saving flag. As a result, the time saving flag is cleared and turned off, and the high base control in the time saving state as the high base state ends.

If the count value of the time saving counter is "0" corresponding to step AKS129 (step AKS129; Yes), if the count value after updating is other than "0" corresponding to step AKS131 (step AKS131; No) Or, after step AKS132, it is determined whether or not the special period effect specified value is 00 [H] (step AKS133). The special period effect designation value is a value stored in the special period effect buffer, and can be set to any value from 00[H] to 0E[H], for example. When the jackpot game state ends, a value corresponding to the jackpot type and whether or not there is a V prize can be set as a special period effect specified value. When the game state is the normal state, the specified special period effect value is set to 00 [H].

When the special period effect specified value is 00 [H] in response to step AKS133 (step AKS133; Yes), the special symbol variation process ends. On the other hand, when the special period effect specified value is other than 00 [H] (step AKS133; No), the special period effect update setting is performed (step AKS134), and the special symbol variation process ends. At step AKS134, a special period effect setting table is designated in order to perform special period effect update settings. The special period effect setting table includes table data for updating the effect state specified value based on the number of executions of variable display.

FIG. 9-19 shows a configuration example of the special period effect setting table AKT01. In the special symbol variation process shown in FIGS. 9-18, in the special period effect update setting of step AKS134, the special period effect setting table AKT01 is referred to, and the effect state selection designation value can be updated. The special period effect setting table AKT01 is composed of table data for setting the effect state selection specified value and the background specifying command in association with the time reduction counter determination value for each special period effect specified value. The time-saving counter judgment value for each special period effect specified value is compared with the count value of the time-saving counter, and if it matches any of the judgment values, the production state selection specified value associated with the judgment value is the production state selection. Command data indicating the background designation command stored in the buffer and associated with the determination value is stored in the background designation command buffer or the like.

For example, when the special period effect specified value is 05 [H], if the count value of the time saving counter matches the time saving counter determination value "63", the effect state selection specified value is updated to 03 [H], and the background Command data indicating a command 9503 [H] is stored as a designated command. Also, in the same case, if the count value of the time saving counter matches the time saving counter determination value "62", the effect state selection specified value is updated to 07 [H] and the command 9506 [H] as the background specifying command. is stored, and if the count value of the time saving counter matches the time saving counter determination value "1", the production state selection specified value is updated to 0C [H] and the background specification command is command 9506 [H ] is stored, and if the count value of the time saving counter matches the time saving counter determination value “0”, the production state selection specified value is updated to 00 [H] and the command 9500 [ H] is stored. In addition, when the count value of the time saving counter becomes "0", the special period effect specified value may be cleared and the value may be initialized to 00 [H]. Thereby, corresponding to completion|finish of the time-saving control in the time-saving state as a high base state, control of the production|presentation state corresponding to a special period can be complete|finished.

FIG. 9-20 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol stop processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the counted value of the special symbol process timer is "0" (step AKS141). As for the special symbol process timer here, a timer initial value corresponding to the special symbol stop time is set at step AKS124 of the special symbol variation process shown in FIGS. 9-18. When the clocked value of the special symbol process timer is other than "0" (step AKS141; No), the clocked value of the special symbol process timer is updated by subtracting 1 (step AKS142), and the special symbol variation process ends. This waits until the special symbol stop time elapses.

When the clock value of the special symbol process timer is "0" corresponding to step AKS141 (step AKS141; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol display result is "big hit" (step AKS143). When the special figure display result is "jackpot" (step AKS143; Yes), the special figure process code is updated to 08 [H] which is the value corresponding to the big winning opening pre-opening process (step AKS144). Also, the jackpot type designation value is read (step AKS145). At this time, the initial value of the jackpot start effect corresponding to the readout result of the jackpot type designation value is set as the initial value in the special symbol process timer (step AKS146). After that, the transmission setting of the jackpot start designation command (step AKS147) and the data setting before opening the big winning opening for the first time (step AKS148) are performed, and the special symbol stop processing is completed. The data setting before the first opening of the big winning mouth includes designation of the data table before the first opening of the big winning mouth and execution of data set processing. The data table before the first opening of the big winning opening includes clear data for clearing various data included in the clear target before the first opening of the big winning opening. The objects to be cleared before the opening of the big winning opening for the first time include a hit flag, a time saving flag, a time saving counter, a variable probability flag, a variable probability counter, a performance state selection buffer, and a special period performance buffer. Among these, the time saving control in the time saving state as a high base state is completed by clearing the time saving flag and the time saving counter. Further, by clearing the variable probability flag and the variable probability counter, the variable probability control in the variable probability state as the high probability state ends.

In response to step AKS143, when the special figure display result is "losing" and not "big hit" (step AKS143; No), the special figure process code is cleared and the stored value is initialized to 00 [H] (step AKS 149). In addition, data setting is performed after stopping the losing game (step AKS150), and the special symbol stopping process ends. The post-failure stop data setting includes designation of a post-failure stop data table and execution of data setting processing. The post-failure stop data table includes clear data for clearing various data included in the post-failure stop setting clear target. The post-loss stop setting clear target may include a demonstration display flag and a start opening prize designation value. The storage areas corresponding to these are cleared by the data set processing included in the post-loss stop data setting, and the respective stored values and the like are initialized to values corresponding to "0". By clearing the demonstration display flag, in the special symbol normal processing, it is possible to set the command transmission during standby. In addition, in response to the end of the special game, the start opening winning designation value that can specify whether it is the first special game or the second special game is cleared and 00 [H] corresponding to "0". ] is initialized.

FIG. 9-21 shows a setting example AKB02 at the start of the jackpot. In the special symbol stop processing, based on the jackpot type designation value read out in step AKS145, the maximum number of times the jackpot is opened, the jackpot start designation command, and the jackpot To enable the setting of a start performance time and a jackpot start performance pattern. Incidentally, the jackpot start designation command is set in the transmission setting of step AKS147. The data table before opening the big winning opening for the first time is associated with the jackpot type specified from the jackpot type designation value, the maximum number of jackpot opening times, the jackpot start designation command, the jackpot start performance time, and the jackpot start performance pattern. and table data for setting . The data indicating the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening set by the data setting before the first opening of the big winning opening is stored in the maximum number of times opening the big winning opening. The time data corresponding to the big hit start effect time set by the data setting before opening the big winning opening for the first time is set as the timer initial value in the special symbol process timer. The big win start performance pattern may be set by the performance control CPU 120 of the performance control board 12 or the like based on the combination of the performance symbol designation command and the big win start designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example.

The maximum value of the number of openings of the big winning opening corresponds to the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state. In the setting example AKB02 at the start of the jackpot, the maximum number of openings of the jackpot is set to one of "02", "03", "04", "07" and "10" corresponding to the jackpot type. It is possible. Therefore, the upper limit number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is set to one of 2 rounds, 3 rounds, 4 rounds, 7 rounds and 10 rounds. When the maximum number of times is two rounds of the jackpot game state, it is also called a two-round jackpot. When the upper limit number of times is 3 rounds of the jackpot game state, it is also called 3 rounds jackpot. When the upper limit number of times is 4 rounds of the jackpot game state, it is also called 4 rounds jackpot. When the upper limit number of times is 7 rounds of the jackpot game state, it is also called 7 rounds jackpot. When the upper limit number of times is 10 rounds in the jackpot game state, it is also called 10 rounds jackpot.

In the jackpot start time setting example AKB02, the jackpot start effect time can be set to any one of 100 milliseconds, 7500 milliseconds, 8000 milliseconds and 14000 milliseconds. For example, it is possible to set the jackpot start effect time to 100 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA11 to KA14. In the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. 9-2, when the high base control is "yes", one of the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA11 to KA15 can be determined. On the other hand, when the high base control is "none", the jackpot types NA08-NA11 and the jackpot types KA11-KA14 are not determined. Therefore, the jackpot start production time is the high base control when the special figure display result becomes "jackpot" during the period when the high base control is performed in the time saving state as the high base state. It can be set to a shorter time than when the special figure display result becomes a "big hit" during the period of the low base state. Alternatively, the jackpot start performance time can be set to 14000 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot type KA15, and the jackpot start time can be set to a time shorter than 14000 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot types other than KA15. In the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. 9-2, when the high base control is "yes", the jackpot type KA15 can be determined at a predetermined rate, and when the high base control is "no", the jackpot type KA15 is determined. never decided. Therefore, the jackpot start production time is the high base control when the special figure display result becomes "jackpot" during the period when the high base control is performed in the time saving state as the high base state. It can be set to a longer time than when the special figure display result becomes a "jackpot" during the period of the low base state.

FIG. 9-22 is a flow chart showing an example of the jackpot ending process. In the jackpot ending process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time value of the special symbol process timer is "0" (step AKS161). As for the special symbol process timer here, a timer initial value corresponding to the jackpot end effect time is set in the special symbol process processing after opening the big winning opening. When the time value of the special symbol process timer is other than "0" (step AKS161; No), the time value of the special symbol process timer is updated by subtracting 1 (step AKS162), and the process ends. As a result, the game stands by until the jackpot ending performance time elapses.

When the timing value of the special symbol process timer is "0" corresponding to step AKS161 (step AKS161; Yes), the special symbol process code is cleared and updated to 00 [H] as the initial value (step AKS163). In addition, the jackpot type designation value is read (step AKS164), and the specific area passage flag is confirmed (step AKS165). The specific area passage flag is set to ON state when a game ball passing through the V winning area 51 is detected by the specific area switch 24 in response to the execution of the round in the jackpot game state. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 51 and is not detected by the specific area switch 24, the specific area passage flag is maintained in the off state.

After step AKS165, state setting at the end of big win (step AKS166), command transmission setting at the end of big win (step AKS167), data setting at the end of big win (AKS168) are performed, and the process ends. The state setting at the end of the jackpot includes settings related to the game state and production state after the end of the jackpot game state. It suffices if the setting of the counter initial value, the setting of the special period production specified value, the production state selection specified value, and the like are possible. The command transmission setting at the end of the jackpot may include designation of the command table at the end of the jackpot and execution of the command set process. The command table at the end of the big win includes table data for transmitting a performance control command at the time of the end of the big win corresponding to the end of the big win game state. For example, the effect control command at the end of the jackpot may include a jackpot end designation command and a background designation command. The data setting at the end of the jackpot may include designation of the data table at the end of the jackpot and execution of data set processing. The jackpot end time data table includes clear data for clearing various data included in the jackpot end time clear target. The object to be cleared at the end of the jackpot may include a demonstration display flag, a variable command designation buffer, a buffer for the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening, a start opening winning designation value, and the like. The storage areas corresponding to these are cleared by the data setting process included in the data setting at the end of the jackpot, and the respective stored values and the like are initialized to values corresponding to "0".

FIG. 9-23 shows a setting example AKB11 at the end of the jackpot. A setting example AKB11 at the end of a big win makes it possible to set an initial value of a time-saving counter, a performance time for ending a big win, and a designated value for selecting a performance state corresponding to a kind of a big win when a big win game state ends. The initial value of the time-saving counter can be set by setting the state at the end of the jackpot in step AKS166 of the jackpot end processing. The jackpot end effect time and the effect state selection specified value may be set with the update of the special figure process code in the big winning opening opening post-processing selected by the special symbol process process.

The time saving counter initial value corresponds to the upper limit number of times of variable display that can be performed in the time saving state as the high base state. In the setting example AKB11 at the end of the jackpot, the initial value of the time-saving counter can be set to one of ``8'', ``70'', ``100'', ``570'' and ``10000'' corresponding to the jackpot type. . Therefore, the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state as the high base state is set to one of 8 times, 70 times, 100 times, 570 times, and 10000 times.

The probability variable counter initial value can be set to "70" when the specific area passage flag is on corresponding to the V winning. On the other hand, when the specific area passage flag is off corresponding to no V winning, the probability variable counter initial value is set to "0". Therefore, the upper limit number of variable display that can be executed in the variable probability state as the high probability state is set to 70 times based on establishment of the variable probability control condition due to the occurrence of the V prize in the big hit game state.

When the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state as the high base state is set to a common number when compared with the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the probability variable state as the high probability state, There are cases where different numbers are set. For example, when the initial value of the time saving counter is set to "8", the upper limit number of variable displays that can be performed in the time saving state is 70 times, which is the upper limit number of variable displays that can be performed in the variable probability state. times. On the other hand, when the initial value of the time saving counter is set to either "570" or "10000", the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state is the number of variable displays that can be executed in the probability variable state. It becomes 570 times or 10000 times, which is more than the upper limit of 70 times. On the other hand, when the initial value of the time saving counter is set to "70", the upper limit number of variable displays executable in the time saving state is common to 70 times, which is the upper limit number of variable displays executable in the variable probability state. number of times.

"70", which is the initial value of the probability variable counter that can be set in response to the control of the variable probability state, is also included in the initial value of the time-saving counter that can be set in response to the control of the time-saving state, and variable display is performed in the first state. This is the first executable number. When the probability variable counter initial value and the time reduction counter initial value are set to "70", the high probability high base state in which the high base control is performed along with the probability variable control is the advantageous state after the end of the jackpot game state. The controllable first state is maintained until the variable display is performed once. In the setting example AKB11 at the end of the jackpot, when there is a V prize in the jackpot game state corresponding to one of the jackpot types NA05 to NA07 or the jackpot types KA02, KA04 to KA15, the probability variable counter initial value and the time reduction counter initial value are set. It is set to "70", and after the end of the jackpot game state, it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state. However, in a jackpot game state corresponding to one of the jackpot types NA05 to NA07 included in the "normal" jackpot type, the V winning opening opening/closing member is used so that the game ball does not easily pass through the V winning area 51. Operation of the distribution member is controlled.

"10000" included in the time saving counter initial value that can be set corresponding to the control of the time saving state is the second number of times that the variable display can be performed in the second state. Therefore, when the probability variable counter initial value is set to "0" and the time reduction counter initial value is set to "10000", the low probability high base state in which high base control is performed without probability variable control is a jackpot game state that is an advantageous state After the end of , the controllable second state is maintained until the variable display is executed more than the first number of times. In the setting example AKB11 at the end of the big win, when there is no V prize in the big win game state corresponding to one of the big win types NA09 to NA11, the initial value of the time saving counter is set to "10000", and after the big win game state ends. It is controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state. Here, since the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 are included in the "normal" jackpot types, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V winning area 51 in the jackpot game state, and the probability variable counter initial value becomes "0" at a high rate.

In the jackpot end time setting example AKB11, the jackpot end effect time can be set to any one of 3500 milliseconds, 9500 milliseconds and 48000 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot type. For example, it is possible to set the jackpot end effect time to 3500 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA11 to KA15. In the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. 9-2, when the high base control is "yes", one of the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA11 to KA15 can be determined. On the other hand, when the high base control is "none", the big hit types NA08 to NA11 and the big hit types KA11 to KA14 are never determined. Therefore, the jackpot end production time is higher base control is performed when the special figure display result becomes "jackpot" in the period when high base control is performed in the time saving state as high base state It can be set to a shorter time than when the special figure display result becomes a "jackpot" during the period of the low base state.

In the setting example AKB11 at the end of the jackpot, the effect state selection designation value can be set to either 02 [H] or 06 [H] corresponding to the jackpot type. For example, corresponding to the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA11 to KA15, it is possible to set the production state selection designated value to 06 [H]. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit types NA01 to NA07 and the big hit types KA01 to KA10, there are cases where the effect state selection designated value is set to 02 [H] and 06 [H]. In the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. 9-2, when the high base control is "yes", one of the jackpot types NA08 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA11 to KA15 can be determined. On the other hand, when the high base control is "none", the big hit types NA08 to NA11 and the big hit types KA11 to KA14 are never determined. Therefore, when the special figure display result becomes "jackpot" in the period of the low-base state in which the high-base control is not performed, the effect state selection designated value corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state is set as the high-base state. When the special figure display result becomes "jackpot" in the period when high base control is performed in the time saving state, it may be set to the same value or may be set to a different value.

FIG. 9-24 shows a setting example AKB12 at the end of the jackpot. A setting example AKB12 at the end of the jackpot, when the jackpot game state ends, the jackpot type NA01 to which the jackpot type is "normal" includes the jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value, and the background designation after the jackpot. It can be set corresponding to NA11. The jackpot end designation command can be set by command transmission setting at the time of jackpot end in step AKS167 of the jackpot end processing shown in FIG. 9-22. The special period effect specified value can be set by setting the state at the end of the jackpot in step AKS166 of the jackpot end processing. The post-jackpot background specification can be set by setting data at the end of the jackpot in step AKS168 of the jackpot end processing, and command data indicating the background specification command is stored in a background specification command buffer or the like. In addition, the background specification command corresponding to the background specification after the big win may be set to be able to be transmitted by the command transmission setting at the end of the big win in step AKS167 of the big win end processing.

For example, when there is no V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type NA01, a command A300 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value is set to 01 [H], and the background after the jackpot. Command data indicating a command 9502 [H] is stored as a specified background specifying command. On the other hand, when there is a V prize in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type NA01, a command A300 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value is set to 02 [H], and a jackpot is won. Command data indicating 9508 [H] is stored as a background designating command for designating a background. Further, when there is no V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type NA02, a command A301 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value is set to 03 [H], and the background after the jackpot. Command data indicating a command 9502 [H] is stored as a specified background specifying command. On the other hand, when there is a V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type NA02, a command A307 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value is set to 04 [H], and a jackpot is won. Command data indicating 9503 [H] is stored as a background designation command for designating a background. Settings corresponding to other types of jackpots and presence/absence of V prizes are as shown in FIG. 9-24.

FIG. 9-25 shows a setting example AKB13 at the end of the jackpot. The setting example AKB13 at the end of the jackpot, when the jackpot game state ends, jackpot type KA01 ~ including the jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value, and the background designation after the jackpot, in the "probability variation". It can be set corresponding to KA15. For example, when there is no V winning in the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type KA01, the command A300 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value is set to 01 [H], and the background after the jackpot. Command data indicating a command 9502 [H] is stored as a specified background specifying command. On the other hand, when there is a V prize in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type KA01, a command A300 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period performance designation value is set to 02 [H], and the jackpot is won. Command data indicating 9508 [H] is stored as a background designating command for designating a background. In addition, when there is no V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type KA02, a command A302 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period effect designation value is set to 06 [H], and the background after the jackpot. Command data indicating a command 9503 [H] is stored as a specified background specifying command. On the other hand, when there is a V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type KA02, a command A302 [H] is transmitted as a jackpot end designation command, the special period performance designation value is set to 05 [H], and the jackpot is won. Command data indicating 9503 [H] is stored as a background designation command for designating a background. Other settings corresponding to the types of jackpots and the presence or absence of V prizes are as shown in FIG. 9-25.

FIG. 9-26 is a flow chart showing an example of the performance symbol variation start process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 determines a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a final effect symbol as a result of displaying the effect symbols (step AKS501). The effect control CPU 120 is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result corresponding to the jackpot type that can be specified from the effect pattern designation command. , the final stop symbol may be determined. As an example, variable display contents corresponding to combinations of variable patterns and variable display results include "non-reach (losing)", "reach (losing)", "non-probability (big hit)", and "probability (big hit)". I wish I had.

According to the production design designation command setting example AKB01 shown in FIG. 9-17 and the jackpot start time setting example AKB02 shown in FIG. 9-21, each production design designation command can notify the following determination contents. is. In the case of command 8C01 [H], the jackpot type is included in "normal" and the 3-round big win is obtained, and in the case of command 8C02 [H], the jackpot type is included in "normal" and the 3-round or 4-round jackpot is obtained, In the case of command 8C03 [H], the jackpot type is included in "probability variation" and 2 rounds are hit, and in the case of command 8C04 [H], the jackpot type is included in "probability variation" and 3 rounds are hit, and command 8C05 [H]. ], the jackpot type is included in the "probability variation" and becomes a 3-round or 4-round jackpot, and in the case of command 8C06 [H], the jackpot type is included in the "probability variation" and becomes a 7-round big win. In addition, in the case of command 8C07 [H], the jackpot type is included in "probability variation" and becomes a 10-round big hit, and in the case of command 8C08 [H], the jackpot type is included in "probability variation" and becomes a 10-round big win, and command 8C09. In the case of [H], the jackpot type is included in "probability variation" and becomes a 3-round big hit, and in the case of command 8C0A [H], the jackpot type is included in "probability variation" and becomes a 3-round big hit, and command 8C0B [H]. In the case of command 8C0C[H], the jackpot type is included in "normal" and the jackpot type is included in "normal" and the jackpot is 7 rounds.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (losing)", the variable display of the production pattern is not in the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed production pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is " Lost.” When the variable display content is "ready (losing)", after the variable display of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the finalized production pattern of the ready-to-lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "losing". Become. When the content of the variable display is "unprobability variable (big win)", the display result of the variable display becomes "big win", and the V prize is less likely to occur in the big win game state. When the variable display content is "probability variable (big win)", the display result of the variable display becomes "big win", and the V prize is likely to occur in the big win game state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (losing)", different (mismatched) performance symbols in the "left" and "right" performance symbol display areas 5L, 5R are determined as final stop symbols. When the variable display content is "ready (losing)", the same (matching) effect symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R. In this case, among the confirmed effect symbols, the medium confirmed effect pattern stopped and displayed in the "middle" effect symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined to be a different effect pattern from the left and right confirmed effect symbols. be done. If the variable display content is "non-probability variation (big hit)" or "probability variation (big hit)", the same ( (matching) is determined as the final stop symbol. At this time, the normal pattern (for example, even It suffices if it is determined which of the production design showing) and the probability variation design (for example, the production design showing an odd number) to be the fixed production design. In the promotion performance during the big win, a combination of performance symbols (non-probability variable big win combination) that reminds of the big win but not the probability variable state is temporarily displayed on the image display device 5, and then during the big win game state or the big win game state. It is an effect that informs whether or not it will be in a probability changing state at the end of. When the variable display content is "non-probability variation (big hit)", a fixed performance symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. When it is determined that the variable display content is ``probability variation (big win)'' and promotion performance during the big win is not executed, the fixed performance pattern is determined from a plurality of types of probability variation patterns. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the promotion performance during the big win even if the variable display content is ``probability variation (big win)'', the fixed performance pattern is determined from among a plurality of kinds of normal patterns. As a result, it is possible to prevent the promotion performance during the big win from being executed in spite of the derivation display of the variable probability symbols as the fixed performance symbols, so as not to make the player feel distrustful.

After determining the final stop pattern and the like in step AKS501, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern specification command is for result display (step AKS502). In the variable probability state and the time saving state, when the number of execution times of the variable display reaches 70 times, the result display can be executed. The result display is a display of information related to the game value obtained by the player, such as the total number of prize balls won by the player in the jackpot game state, the number of consecutive jackpot hits, and the like. The number of consecutive big wins is also called the number of consecutive games. In the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-4, during execution of variable display by any one of the variation patterns PB1-6 to PB1-9 from the first final to the fourth final during time saving, the result display and perform value notification to notify the result of the value acquired by the player. In the jackpot variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-5, when the variable display by either the variation pattern PB3-2 or the variation pattern PB3-9 is the 70th variable display in the probability variable state or the time saving state, the variable During execution of the display, it may be possible to display a result and execute value notification to notify the result of the value obtained by the player. In step AKS502, in the case of the 70th variable display in the probability variable state or time saving state, the variation patterns PB1-6 to PB1-9 and the variation patterns PB3-2, PB3-9, corresponding to the result display for It is sufficient to determine that it is a variation pattern. Note that the value announcement may include providing information regarding any value obtained by the player.

In response to step AKS502, if it is a variation pattern for result display (step AKS502; Yes), result display control setting is performed (step AKS503). The result display control setting is a setting for controlling execution of the result display as the value notification during execution of the variable display. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may select an effect pattern provided for the result display, and set the result display to be executable during execution of the variable display.

After step AKS503, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is for the state notification effect (step AKS504). When the result display is performed while the variable display is being performed, the state notification effect may or may not be performed. In the state notification effect, when the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state is 10000 times, the time saving state continues even after the number of times the variable display is executed reaches 70 times. It is an effect that executes notification that it is in a low probability height base state. In the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-4, the state notification effect is performed during the execution of the variable display by the fourth and final variation pattern PB1-9 during the time saving, and the upper limit of the executable variable display is 10000 times. It is possible to execute the notification that it is in the time saving state. In step AKS504, it may be determined that the variation pattern is for the state notification effect corresponding to the variation pattern PB1-9.

When it is a variation pattern for state notification effect corresponding to step AKS504 (step AKS504; Yes), state notification effect control setting is performed (step AKS505). The state notification effect control setting is a setting for enabling execution of notification by the state notification effect during execution of the variable display. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may select an effect pattern provided for the state notification effect and set the state notification effect to be executable during execution of the variable display. The state notification effect may include display of a specific image such as a button display effect image imitating the push button 31B, for example.

If it is not a variation pattern for result display corresponding to step AKS502 (step AKS502; No), if it is not a variation pattern for state neglect effect corresponding to step AKS504 (step AKS504; No), or following step AKS505, Other effects during variable display are determined (step AKS506). For example, the presence or absence of the notice effect, the notice effect pattern in the case of execution, and the like may be determined. After that, the production control pattern is determined (step AKS507). For example, the production control CPU120 selects one of the prepared production control patterns (special figure fluctuation production control pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command, and as a usage pattern set. Also, the effect control CPU 120 may select a previously prepared effect control pattern (result display control pattern) corresponding to execution of the result display and set it as a use pattern. A prepared effect control pattern (state notification effect control pattern) may be selected and set as a usage pattern corresponding to the execution of the state notification effect. An effect control pattern prepared in advance (announcement effect control pattern) may be selected and set as a usage pattern corresponding to execution of the foretelling effect. It should be noted that the effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation, the result display control pattern, the state notification effect control pattern, the notice effect control pattern, or as a part or all of these, it is not limited to those that set a separate effect control pattern, One effect control pattern may be set corresponding to a combination of execution settings of each effect.

Next to step AKS507, for example corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the initial value of the production control process timer is set (step AKS508). The effect control process timer is provided, for example, at a predetermined address in the RAM 102, and can store and store data indicating a time value used for effect control. In addition, the setting for starting the variation of the production pattern and the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step AKS509). At this time, for example, using the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern) determined by step AKS507, "left", "middle" provided on the screen of the image display device 5 , , and "right", the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be used to start the variation of the effect symbols. Along with this, settings are made for updating the pending display on the screen of the image display device 5 corresponding to the start of the variable display (step AKS510). Then, the effect process code is updated to 02[H] corresponding to the process during effect symbol change (step AKS511), and the effect symbol change start process ends.

FIG. 9-27 is a flow chart showing an example of processing during effect symbol fluctuation. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has passed, for example, based on the time value of the effect control process timer. step AKS521). In order to measure the variable display time, update such as updating by subtracting 1 from the counted value of the effect control process timer is performed. In step AKS521, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed when, for example, an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the counted value of the effect control process timer after the update.

When the variable display time has not elapsed corresponding to step AKS521 (step AKS521; No), it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice performance period (step AKS522). The notice effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (such as the notice effect control pattern) determined in step AKS507 of the effect symbol variation start process, for example. When it is the notice effect period (step AKS522; Yes), control to execute the notice effect is performed (step AKS523).

If it is not the announcement performance period corresponding to step AKS522 (step AKS522; No), after the control of step AKS523, it is determined whether or not it is the result display period (step AKS524). The result display period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (result display control pattern, etc.) determined in step AKS507 of the effect symbol variation start process. If it is the result display period (step AKS524; Yes), control is performed to execute the result display (step AKS525). If it is not the result display period (step AKS524; No), after the control by step AKS525, it is determined whether or not it is the state notification effect period (step AKS526). The state notification effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (state notification effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step AKS507 of the effect symbol variation start process, for example. If it is the state notification effect period (step AKS526; Yes), control to execute the state notification effect is performed (step ASK527). By performing the control of step AKS525 in this way, it is possible to execute the result display as the value notification during the variable display. In addition, by performing the control of step AKS527, it is possible to execute the state notification effect including the notification of the low probability high base state as the second state during the variable display.

Corresponding to step AKS526, when it is not the state notification effect period (step AKS526; No), after control by step AKS527, it is determined whether or not it is the ready-to-win effect period (step AKS528). The ready-to-win effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern (such as the special figure change effect control pattern) determined in step AKS507 of the effect symbol variation start process, for example. When it is the ready-to-win effect period (step AKS528; Yes), control to execute the ready-to-win effect is performed (step AKS529). If it is not a reach effect period (step AKS528; No), after the control by step AKS529, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, other, including the variable display operation of the effect pattern Control is performed to execute the effect during the variable display (step AKS530), and the process during effect symbol variation ends.

When the variable display time has elapsed corresponding to step AKS521 (step AKS521; Yes), it is determined whether or not the production design confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step AKS531). At this time, if there is no reception of the performance symbol determination command (step AKS531; No), the processing during performance symbol fluctuation is terminated and waits. In addition, after the variable display time has passed, in response to the passage of a predetermined time without receiving the production design confirmation command, it is assumed that the production design confirmation command could not be received normally, and the prescribed error processing is executed. may be made. When the production design determination command is received (step AKS531; Yes), the final stop design, which is the display result in the variable display of the production design, is controlled to be derived and displayed as a stop display (step AKS532). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a wait time for receiving a command to start a big hit (step AKS533). Then, the effect process code is updated to 03[H] corresponding to the effect symbol change stop processing (step AKS534), and the effect symbol change process is terminated.

Next, various control examples regarding the characteristic portion 23AK will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1, a special symbol game using a first special symbol is executed during a high base such as a time-saving state in which high base control is performed, and the special symbol display result may be a "jackpot". . Such a big hit is also referred to as a high base medium first special figure big hit. In this case, based on the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. It is determined to be one of the jackpot types KA11 and KA15 included in "Variable Probability". In the jackpot end time setting AKB11 shown in FIG. 9-23, in the case of the jackpot type NA08, the time reduction counter initial value “570” and the production state selection specified value 06 [H] are set, and the jackpot types KA11 and KA15 are set. In this case, the time saving counter initial value "70" and the production state selection specified value 06 [H] are set. Also, since the jackpot type NA08 whose jackpot type is included in "normal" is unlikely to generate a V prize, in the setting example AKB12 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-24, if there is no V prize of the jackpot type NA08 The specified effect value is set to 0C[H]. On the other hand, since the jackpot types KA11 and KA15 whose jackpot types are included in the "probability variation" are likely to generate V prizes, in the setting example AKB13 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. If there is a prize, the specified value for the special period effect is set to 07 [H].

FIG. 9-28 shows a production state control example AKC01 based on the first special figure jackpot in high base. When the high-base middle first special figure jackpot is the jackpot type NA08, the special performance period specified value is set to 0C [H] corresponding to no V prize, the time reduction counter initial value is set to "570", and the performance is performed. The state selection designation value is set to 06[H]. After that, corresponding to the end of the variable display, the count value of the time saving counter is updated by subtracting 1 by step AKS130 of the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 9-18. Along with this, it is determined at step AKS133 that the specified value for special period effect is other than 00 [H], and special period effect update setting is performed at step AKS134. In the special period production setting table AKT01 shown in FIG. 9-19, when the special production period specified value is 0C [H], the production state selection specified value becomes 08 [H] when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "566". When the count value of the time saving counter reaches ``501'', the effect state selection specified value is updated to 09 [H], and when the count value of the time saving counter reaches ``500'', the effect state selection specified value changes to 0A [H]. When the count value of the time saving counter becomes "1", the production state selection specified value is updated to 0B [H], and when the count value of the time saving counter becomes "0", the production state selection specified value becomes 00 [H]. Updated and initialized.

When the first special figure jackpot in high base is either jackpot type KA11 or KA15, the special period production specified value is set to 07 [H] corresponding to the V prize, and the initial value of the time saving counter is "70". ”, and the effect state selection designation value is set to 06 [H]. After that, the count value of the time saving counter is updated by subtracting 1 corresponding to the end of the variable display, and the special period effect update setting is performed. In the special period production setting table AKT01 shown in FIG. 9-19, when the special production period specified value is 07 [H], the production state selection specified value becomes 07 [H] when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "66". When the count value of the time saving counter becomes "1", the production state selection specified value is updated to 0C [H], and when the count value of the time saving counter becomes "0", the production state selection specified value becomes 00 [H]. Updated and initialized.

In the losing reference table AKA01 shown in FIG. 9-6(A), a reference table corresponding to the effect state selection designation value is designated, and a variation pattern can be determined using a different reference table. For example, when the effect state selection designation value is 06[H], the reference table TS02 is designated, when the effect state selection designation value is 07[H], the reference table TS03 is designated, and the effect state selection designation value is 09[H]. H], the reference table TS05 is designated, the reference table TS06 is designated when the effect state selection designation value is 0A [H], and the reference table TS07 is designated when the effect state selection designation value is 0B [H]. and the reference table TS08 is designated when the effect state selection designated value is 0C[H]. In the reference table TS02 shown in FIG. 9-6(C), when the start entry winning designation value is "2", one of the selection tables TB20 and TB21 associated with the second reserved storage number is selected as a variation pattern. It can be specified as a type selection table. In the reference table TS03 shown in FIG. 9-6(D), when the start entry winning designation value is "2", either of the selection tables TB22 and TB23 associated with the second reserved storage number is changed to a variation pattern. It can be specified as a type selection table. In this way, a variation pattern can be determined using a variation pattern type selection table or the like configured by different table data corresponding to the effect state selection designation value.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a special symbol game using a second special symbol is executed during a high base such as a time-saving state in which high base control is performed, and the special symbol display result may be a "jackpot". . Such a big hit is also called a second special figure big hit in a high base. In this case, based on the big hit type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. and KA15. In the jackpot end time setting AKB11 shown in FIG. 9-23, in the case of the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, the time reduction counter initial value "10000" and the production state selection specified value 06 [H] are set, and the jackpot types KA12 to In the case of KA15, the time saving counter initial value "70" and the production state selection designated value 06 [H] are set. In addition, since the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 included in the "normal" jackpot types are less likely to generate V prizes, there is no V prize for the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 in the setting example AKB12 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-24. Then, the specified value for special period effect is set to 0E[H]. On the other hand, since the jackpot types KA12 to KA15 whose jackpot types are included in the "probability variation" are likely to generate V prizes, in the setting example AKB13 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. If there is a prize, the specified value for the special period effect is set to 07 [H].

FIG. 9-29 shows a production state control example AKC02 based on the high base middle second special figure jackpot. When the high-base middle second special figure jackpot is a jackpot type NA09 to NA11, the special effect period specified value is set to 0E [H] corresponding to no V prize, and the time reduction counter initial value is set to "10000". , the effect state selection designation value is set to 06 [H]. After that, the count value of the time saving counter is updated by subtracting 1 corresponding to the end of the variable display, and the special period effect update setting is performed. In the special period production setting table AKT01 shown in FIG. 9-19, when the special production period specified value is 0E [H], the production state selection specified value becomes 08 [H] when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9996". When the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9931", the production state selection specified value is updated to 0D [H], and when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9930", the production state selection specified value changes to 0E [H]. When it is updated and the count value of the time saving counter becomes "0", the effect state selection designation value is updated to 00 [H] and initialized.

When the second special figure jackpot in the high base is the jackpot type KA12 to KA15, the special period production specified value is set to 07 [H] corresponding to the V prize, and the time reduction counter initial value is set to "70". , the effect state selection designation value is set to 06 [H]. After that, the count value of the time saving counter is updated by subtracting 1 corresponding to the end of the variable display, and the special period effect update setting is performed. In the special period production setting table AKT01 shown in FIG. 9-19, when the special production period specified value is 07 [H], the production state selection specified value becomes 07 [H] when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "66". When the count value of the time saving counter becomes "1", the production state selection specified value is updated to 0C [H], and when the count value of the time saving counter becomes "0", the production state selection specified value becomes 00 [H]. Updated and initialized.

Based on the fact that the second special figure jackpot in the high base was the jackpot type NA09 to NA11, it is controlled to the low probability high base state, and when the 69th variable display is completed, the count value of the time saving counter is "9931". is updated to As a result, the production state selection specified value is updated to 0D [H], and when the 70th variable display is subsequently started, the special figure display result corresponds to "losing", FIG. 9-6 (A ), the reference table TS09 is specified in the lost reference table AKA01. The reference table TS09 shown in FIG. 9-7 (E) makes it possible to designate the table TB15 as a variation pattern type selection table regardless of the starting opening winning prize designation value, the number of first reserved memories, and the number of second reserved memories. . Table TB15 shown in FIG. 9-10(F) allows selection of only variation pattern types CB1-9. In the case of the variation pattern type CB1-9 shown in FIG. 9-14 (I), only the variation pattern PB1-9 can be determined. In this way, the variable pattern PB1-9 can be determined corresponding to the 70th variable display in the low-probability-high base state in which the time-saving counter initial value is "10000".

Based on the fact that the second special figure jackpot in the high base is the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, it is controlled to a high-probability high-base state, and when the 69th variable display is completed, the count value of the time-saving counter is "1". is updated to As a result, the production state selection specified value is updated to 0C [H], and when the 70th variable display is subsequently started, the special figure display result corresponds to "losing", and is shown in FIG. 9-6 (A ), the reference table TS08 is specified in the lost reference table AKA01. The reference table TS08 shown in FIG. 9-7 (D) makes it possible to designate the table TB14 as a variation pattern type selection table regardless of the starting entry winning prize designation value, the number of first reserved memories, and the number of second reserved memories. . The table TB14 shown in FIG. 9-10(E) allows selection of only the variation pattern types CB1-8. In the case of the variation pattern type CB1-8 shown in FIG. 9-14 (H), only the variation pattern PB1-8 can be determined. In this way, the variation pattern PB1-8 can be determined corresponding to the 70th variable display on the high-precision-high base with the time-saving counter initial value of "70".

FIG. 9-30(A) shows a variable display control example AKC11 corresponding to the effect state selection designation values 0C[H] and 0D[H]. When the production state selection specified value is 0C [H], the game state is a high probability high base state, and if the variable display result including the special figure display result is "losing", only the variation pattern type CB1-8 can be determined, and only the variation pattern PB1-8 can be determined. In the configuration example of the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-4, the variation pattern PB1-8 is set to 12500 milliseconds for special figure variation time corresponding to the third final during time saving. On the other hand, when the effect state selection specified value is 0D [H], the game state is a low probability high base state, and if the variable display result including the special figure display result is "losing", the variation pattern type Only CB1-9 can be determined, and only variation patterns PB1-9 can be determined. In the configuration example of the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-4, the variation pattern PB1-9 is set to 29900 milliseconds for the special figure variation time corresponding to the fourth final during the time saving.

In step AKS502 of the performance symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 9-26, it is determined that both of the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 are variation patterns for result display, and result display control is performed in step AKS503. Settings are made. Based on this setting, in step AKS525 of the processing during effect symbol fluctuation shown in FIG. results can be displayed. In addition, in step AKS504 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 9-26, it is determined that the variation pattern PB1-9 is the state notification effect variation pattern, and the state notification effect control setting is performed by step AKS505. will be Based on this setting, in step AKS527 of the effect symbol fluctuation process shown in FIG. Notification of the definite height base state is executed.

As described above, the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state in which the special game using the second special symbol is more likely to be executed than the normal state by the high base control are, for example, jackpots corresponding to the jackpot types KA12 to KA15. After the end of the game state, the time-saving counter initial value corresponds to 70 times variable display corresponding to ``70'' as the first number of times, controllable high base state and jackpot types NA09 to NA11. A low probability high base state that can be controlled until 10000 times variable display corresponding to ``10000'' as a second number of times greater than the first number of times after the end of the jackpot game state is executed. . The high-probability-high base state at this time corresponds to the first state, and the low-probability-high base state corresponds to the second state. Of these, the variation pattern PB1-8 can be determined corresponding to the number of times the variable display is executed during the high probability high base state is "70" as the first number, and the variable display during the low probability high base state is "70" as the first number of executions, the variation pattern PB1-9 can be determined. The variation pattern PB1-8 at this time corresponds to the first variable display pattern, and the variation pattern PB1-9 corresponds to the second variable display pattern. Then, during the variable display by the variation pattern PB1-8, the result display as the value notification is executed. In addition, the state notification effect including the notification regarding the result display and the low-probability/low-probability base state, which becomes the value notification during the variable display by the variation pattern PB1-9, is executed. Here, when comparing the special figure fluctuation time, 29900 milliseconds in the fluctuation pattern PB1-9 is longer than 12500 milliseconds in the fluctuation pattern PB1-8. As a result, the variation pattern PB1-8 corresponding to the first variable display pattern and the variation pattern PB1-9 corresponding to the second variable display pattern are made different in the special figure variation time and the notification content, thereby improving the game interest related to the variable display. can be improved.

In addition, in the high probability high base state corresponding to the first state and the low probability high base state corresponding to the second state, when the number of times of variable display is "70" as the first number, respectively A variation pattern can be determined using table data of a variation pattern determination table, which is different determination data corresponding to variation pattern types CB1-8 and variation pattern types CB1-9. In this way, since the variation pattern is determined using different determination data, the 70th variable display corresponding to the first number of times is appropriately executed, and the game interest related to the variable display can be improved.

In the variable display control example AKC11, when the number of executions of variable display in the high probability high base state corresponding to the first state is "70" as the first number, the special figure display result corresponds to "loss" The determinable variation pattern PB1-8 corresponds to the first non-specific pattern. In addition, when the number of executions of variable display in the low probability high base state corresponding to the second state is "70" as the first number, the special figure display result can be determined corresponding to "loss" variation pattern PB1-9 correspond to the second non-specific pattern. Then, the variation pattern PB1-8 corresponding to the first non-specific pattern has a special figure variation time of 12500 milliseconds, and the variation pattern PB1-9 corresponding to the second non-specific pattern has a special figure variation time of 2 times or more. The period is 29900 milliseconds. Since both of the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 are variation patterns for result display, the result display as value notification is executed during each variable display. Furthermore, in the case of the variation pattern PB1-9, since it is a variation pattern for state notification effect, notification to the effect that it is a low probability high base state as the second state is executed during the variable display. As a result, the 70th variable display corresponding to the first number of times can be appropriately executed, and the amusement of the game related to the variable display can be improved.

FIG. 9-30(B) shows a jackpot control example AKC12 corresponding to jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and jackpot types KA12 to KA15. In the setting example AKB02 at the start of the big win shown in FIG. "07" corresponding to the type NA11, "02" corresponding to the jackpot type KA12, "04" corresponding to the jackpot type KA13, "07" corresponding to the jackpot type KA14, and jackpot type KA15. are respectively set to "10" corresponding to . In addition, in the setting example AKB11 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-23, the initial value of the time saving counter is "10000" corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, and "70" corresponding to the jackpot types KA12 to KA15. , respectively. The time saving counter initial value is set to "10000" only in the case of one of the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, and is not set for the other jackpot types. In the jackpot type determination example AKD01 shown in FIG. 9-2, it corresponds to "Yes" in which high base control is performed and the specified value "2" in which the special game using the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, it is possible to determine the jackpot types NA09 to NA11. On the other hand, it is not determined to the big hit types NA09 to NA11 corresponding to "none" in which the high base control is not performed and the specified start winning prize value "2". In addition, when the high base control is "no" and "yes", the special figure game using the first special symbol is executed. ~ Not determined to NA11.

As described above, based on the fact that the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special symbol has become a "jackpot" during the high base such as the time saving state in which the high base control is performed, the initial time saving counter The value may be controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state corresponding to the setting of "10000". On the other hand, based on the fact that the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special symbol is "big hit" during the low base period in which the high base control is not performed, the low base as the second state There is no case of being controlled to a fixed height base state. In addition, based on the fact that the special symbol display result of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is "jackpot" in the case of high base and the case of low base, low probability as the second state There is no case of being controlled to a high base state. In this way, the presence or absence of the high-base control and the control corresponding to the special symbol whose display result is "big win" can improve the game interest related to the variable display.

In the jackpot control example AKC12, the maximum value of the jackpot opening count is set to "10" in the case of the jackpot type KA15. In the case of other jackpot types NA09-NA11 and jackpot types KA12-KA14, the maximum value of the number of openings of the jackpot is less than "10". The jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA12 to KA15 are set to "Yes" where high base control is performed and "2" where the special game using the second special symbol is executed. Correspondingly determinable. In this way, it is possible to control based on the fact that the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special symbol has become a "jackpot" during the high base such as the time saving state in which the high base control is performed. The jackpot game state includes a first jackpot game state corresponding to a jackpot type KA15 with a 10-round jackpot, and a second jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and jackpot types KA12 to KA14 with a smaller number of rounds than the 10-round jackpot. and a jackpot gaming state. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type KA15, the initial value of the time-saving counter may be controlled to a high base state as the first state based on the setting of "70", and the initial value of the time-saving counter is There is no case of being controlled to the low probability height base state as the second state based on the setting of "10000". On the other hand, after the end of the second jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA12 to KA14, the time reduction counter initial value is a high-probability high base state as the first state based on the setting of "70". There is a case where the time saving counter initial value is controlled to a low probability high base state as a second state based on the setting of "10000". As a result, in the case of the second jackpot game state with a small number of rounds, the player is prevented from being disadvantaged by being controlled to a low-probability base state with a large initial value of the time-saving counter as the second state. At the same time, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

In the jackpot control example AKC12, the maximum number of opening times of the big winning opening is set to "10" in the case of the jackpot type KA15, and the maximum number of opening times of the big winning opening is set to "07" in the jackpot type. This is the case of NA11 and KA14, and the maximum value of the number of openings of the big winning opening is set to "04" in the case of the jackpot types NA10 and KA13. Of these, the jackpot game state in the case of the jackpot type KA15 corresponds to the first jackpot game state, and the jackpot game state in the jackpot types NA11 and KA14 corresponds to the second jackpot game state in which the number of rounds is smaller than that of the first jackpot game state. Corresponding to the big winning game state, the big winning game state in the case of the big winning types NA10 and KA13 corresponds to the third big winning game state in which the number of rounds is smaller than that of the second big winning game state. The jackpot types NA10 and NA11 and the jackpot types KA13 to KA15 are all set to "Yes" where high base control is performed and the specified value "2" where the special game using the second special symbol is executed. Correspondingly determinable. In this way, it is possible to control based on the fact that the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special symbol has become a "jackpot" during the high base such as the time saving state in which the high base control is performed. The jackpot game state includes a first jackpot game state corresponding to a jackpot type KA15 with a 10-round jackpot, and a second jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types NA11 and KA14 with a 7-round jackpot with a smaller number of rounds than the 10-round jackpot. state, and a third jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types NA10 and KA13 in which the number of rounds is less than that of the jackpot of seven rounds, which is a jackpot of four rounds. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type KA15, the initial value of the time-saving counter may be controlled to a high base state as the first state based on the setting of "70", and the initial value of the time-saving counter is There is no case of being controlled to the low probability height base state as the second state based on the setting of "10000". On the other hand, after the end of the second jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types NA10, NA11 and the jackpot types KA13, KA14, the time reduction counter initial value is set to "70". There is a case where the time saving counter initial value is controlled to a low probability high base state as a second state based on the setting of "10000". Then, the high-base medium determination rate of the jackpot type KA13 is 25%, which is lower than the high-base medium determination rate of 31% of the jackpot type KA14. On the other hand, the high-base middle decision rate of the jackpot types NA10 and NA11 are both 2%. Therefore, after the third big win game state corresponding to the 4-round big win, the initial value of the time saving counter is "10000" as the second state at a higher rate than after the second big win game state corresponding to the 7-round big win. It is possible to control to the low probability high base state as the second state based on the setting of . As a result, in the case of the third jackpot game state with a small number of rounds, the ratio of being controlled to the low-probability base state with a large initial value of the time-saving counter as the second state increases, thereby reducing the disadvantage of the player. In addition to preventing this, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

In the jackpot time reference table TS21 shown in FIG. 9-8, when the effect state selection designation value is 07 [H], if either the jackpot type NA10 or KA13, the table TB32 is designated as the variation pattern type selection table. If it is one of the jackpot types NA11 and KA14, the table TB33 is designated as the variation pattern type selection table. The table TB32 shown in FIG. 9-11(F) allows selection of only the variation pattern type CB3-3. Table TB33 shown in FIG. 9-11 (G) allows selection of only variation pattern types CB3-4. In this way, corresponding to the jackpot type NA10 and the jackpot type KA13, when the 4-round jackpot is achieved, using the variation pattern determination table in the variation pattern type CB3-3 shown in FIG. 9-15 (C) A variation pattern is determined. Also, corresponding to the jackpot type NA11 and the jackpot type KA14, when the 7-round jackpot is achieved, using the fluctuation pattern determination table in the fluctuation pattern type CB3-4 shown in FIG. 9-15 (D), the fluctuation A pattern is determined. Therefore, after the end of the second jackpot gaming state corresponding to the 7-round jackpot, when it is controlled to the high-probability-high base state as the first state and when it is controlled to the low-probability-high base state as the second state, A fluctuation pattern can be determined using table data constituting a fluctuation pattern determination table in common fluctuation pattern types CB3-4. In addition, after the end of the third jackpot gaming state corresponding to the 4-round jackpot, when it is controlled to the high-probability-high base state as the first state and when it is controlled to the low-probability-high base state as the second state, A fluctuation pattern can be determined using table data constituting a fluctuation pattern determination table in the common fluctuation pattern type CB3-3. Here, the table data constituting the fluctuation pattern determination table in the fluctuation pattern type CB3-4 corresponds to the first data, and the table data constituting the fluctuation pattern determination table in the fluctuation pattern type CB3-3 corresponds to the second data. . In this way, by determining the variation pattern using data corresponding to the common variation pattern type, it is possible to increase the commonality of the variable display and recognize whether it will be a high probability base state or a low probability height base state By making it difficult to display, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

FIG. 9-30(C) shows a big hit performance control example AKC13 corresponding to the big hit types NA09 to NA11 and the big hit types KA12 to KA15. In the jackpot effect control example AKC13, as in the jackpot control example AKC12, the number of times the jackpot is opened is set to "10" in the case of the jackpot type KA15, and the number of times the jackpot is opened is set to "07". It is set for the jackpot types NA11 and KA14, and the number of times of opening the jackpot is set to "04" for the jackpot types NA10 and KA13. Of these, the jackpot game state in the case of the jackpot type KA15 corresponds to the first jackpot game state, and the jackpot game state in the jackpot types NA11 and KA14 corresponds to the second jackpot game state in which the number of rounds is smaller than that of the first jackpot game state. Corresponding to the big winning game state, the big winning game state in the case of the big winning types NA10 and KA13 corresponds to the third big winning game state in which the number of rounds is smaller than that of the second big winning game state. In the setting example AKB02 at the start of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-21, the jackpot start production pattern is a common pattern APA33 corresponding to the jackpot types NA10 and KA13, and a common pattern APA34 corresponding to the jackpot types NA11 and KA14. , respectively. Therefore, when the second big win game state corresponding to the 7-round big win is started, after the big win game state is ended, it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state, and the end of the big win game state. It is possible to execute the big win start performance by the common big win start performance pattern APA34 in the case where it is controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state later. In addition, when a third big win game state corresponding to a four-round big win is started, after the big win game state is ended, it is controlled to a high probability high base state as a first state, and the end of the big win game state. It is possible to execute the big win start performance by the common big win start performance pattern APA33 in the case where it is controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state later. In this way, by executing the big win start performance according to the common big win start performance pattern, it is made difficult to recognize whether the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state occurs when the big win start performance is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest in the game related to the variable display.

In the big win performance control example AKC13, the big win middle performance pattern is set to a common pattern APB33 corresponding to the big win types NA10 and KA13, and to a common pattern APB34 corresponding to the big win types NA11 and KA14. Therefore, in the second big win game state corresponding to the 7-round big win, when the high probability high base state is controlled as the first state after the big win game state is finished, and when the big win game state is finished as the second state. In the case of being controlled to the low probability high base state, it is possible to execute the production during the big win by the common production pattern during the big win APB34. In addition, in the third big win game state corresponding to the 4-round big win, after the big win game state is ended, it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state, and after the big win game state is ended, it is controlled to the second state. In the case of being controlled to the low probability high base state, it is possible to execute the production during the big win by the common production pattern during the big win APB33. The middle-big-win performance by the middle-big-win performance pattern APB33 and the middle-big-win performance by the middle-big-win performance pattern APB34 may include performances executed corresponding to the rounds executable corresponding to the respective big-win game states. Therefore, when the round in the second big win game state corresponding to the 7-round big win is executed, after the big win game state is finished, it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state, and the big win game state. After the end of , it is possible to execute the during-big-hit performance by the common during-big-hit performance pattern APB34 in the case of being controlled to the low probability-high base state as the second state. Further, when the round in the third big win game state corresponding to the 4 round big win is executed, after the big win game state is finished, it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state, and the big win game state. After the end of , it is possible to execute the during-big-hit performance by the common during-big-hit performance pattern APB33 in the case of being controlled to the low probability-high base state as the second state. In this way, by executing the performance during the big win according to the common performance pattern during the big win, it is made difficult to recognize whether the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-high base state occurs when the performance during the big win is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest in the game related to the variable display.

In the big win performance control example AKC13, the big win end performance pattern is set to a common pattern APC33 corresponding to the big win types NA10 and KA13, and to a common pattern APC34 corresponding to the big win types NA11 and KA14. Therefore, when the second big win game state corresponding to the 7-round big win ends, the case where it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state after the big win game state ends, and after the big win game state ends. It is possible to execute the jackpot end effect by the common jackpot end effect pattern APC34 in the case of being controlled to the low probability/high base state as the second state. In addition, when the third big win game state corresponding to the 4-round big win is finished, the control is performed to the high probability high base state as the first state after the big win game state is finished, and after the big win game state is finished. In the case of being controlled to the low-probability-high base state as the second state, it is possible to execute the big-hit end performance by the common big-hit end performance pattern APC33. Therefore, when the second big win game state corresponding to the 7-round big win ends, the case where it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state after the big win game state ends, and after the big win game state ends. It is possible to execute the jackpot end effect by the common jackpot end effect pattern APC34 in the case of being controlled to the low probability/high base state as the second state. In addition, when the third big win game state corresponding to the 4-round big win is finished, the control is performed to the high probability high base state as the first state after the big win game state is finished, and after the big win game state is finished. In the case of being controlled to the low-probability-high base state as the second state, it is possible to execute the big-hit end performance by the common big-hit end performance pattern APB33. In this way, by executing the big win end performance by the common big win end performance pattern, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state occurs when the big win end performance is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest in the game related to the variable display.

FIG. 9-31 shows a variable display control example AKC21 based on the special figure display result "big hit" when the effect state selection specified value is 07 [H] or 08 [H]. In the jackpot time reference table TS21 shown in FIG. 9-8, when the effect state selection designation value is 07 [H], the variation pattern type selection table corresponds to the jackpot types NA09 and KA12. A table TB32 is designated corresponding to the types NA10 and KA13, a table TB33 is designated corresponding to the jackpot types NA11 and KA14, and a table TB34 is designated corresponding to the jackpot type KA15. Also, in the jackpot time reference table TS21 shown in FIG. , a table TB36 corresponding to the jackpot types NA10 and KA13, a table TB37 corresponding to the jackpot types NA11 and KA14, and a table TB38 corresponding to the jackpot type KA15 are designated.

In the table TB31 shown in FIG. 9-11(E) and the table TB35 shown in FIG. 9-11(I), only the variation pattern type CB3-2 can be selected. In the table TB32 shown in FIG. 9-11(F) and the table TB36 shown in FIG. 9-11(J), only the variation pattern type CB3-3 can be selected. Table TB33 shown in FIG. 9-11 (G) and table TB37 shown in FIG. 9-11 (K) can select only the variation pattern type CB3-4. Table TB34 shown in FIG. 9-11 (H) and table TB38 shown in FIG. 9-11 (L) can select only the variation pattern type CB3-5. In the case of the variation pattern type CB3-2 shown in FIG. 9-15(B), it is possible to determine either variation pattern PB3-1 or PB3-2. In the case of the variation pattern type CB3-3 shown in FIG. 9-15 (C) and the variation pattern type CB3-4 shown in FIG. 9-15 (D), the variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8 can be determined to be either In the case of the variation pattern type CB3-5 shown in FIG. 9-15 (E), any of the variation patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11 can be determined.

In the variable display control example AKC21, the maximum number of opening times of the big winning opening is set to "10" in the case of the jackpot category KA15, and the maximum number of opening times of the big winning opening is set to "07". This is the case of types NA11 and KA14, and the maximum value of the number of opening times of the big prize opening is set to "04" in the case of the jackpot types NA10 and KA13, and the maximum number of times of opening the big prize opening is set to "02". This is the case of jackpot types NA09 and KA12. Of these, the jackpot game state in the case of the jackpot type KA15 corresponds to the first jackpot game state, and the jackpot game state in the jackpot types NA10, NA11, KA13, KA14 has more rounds than the first jackpot game state. corresponds to a second big winning game state with a small amount, and the big winning game state in the case of the big winning types NA09 and KA12 can correspond to a third big winning game state having a smaller number of rounds than the second big winning game state. The jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA12 to KA15 are set to "Yes" where high base control is performed and "2" where the special game using the second special symbol is executed. Correspondingly determinable. In this way, it is possible to control based on the fact that the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special symbol has become a "jackpot" during the high base such as the time saving state in which the high base control is performed. The jackpot game states are the first jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type KA15 with a 10-round jackpot, and the jackpot types NA11 and KA14 with a 7-round jackpot with fewer rounds than the 10-round jackpot, or a jackpot with a 4-round jackpot. A second big win game state corresponding to types NA10 and KA13 and a third big win game state corresponding to big win types NA09 and KA12 in which the number of rounds is less than the big win of 7 rounds and big win of 4 rounds is included. .

Variation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to a 7-round big win or a 4-round big win as the second big win gaming state are variations that can be determined corresponding to the big win types NA10, NA11, KA13, and KA14. These are patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8. Then, if it is one of the jackpot types NA10 and NA11, it can be controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state based on the setting of the time saving counter initial value "10000" after the end of the second jackpot game state. On the other hand, the variation pattern PB3-1 that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the second round big win as the third big win gaming state is the variation pattern PB3-1 that can be determined corresponding to the big win types NA09 and KA12. , PB3-2. And if it is jackpot type NA09, after the end of the third jackpot game state, the time saving counter initial value can be controlled to the low certainty high base state as the second state based on the setting of "10000". The variation pattern PB3-1 included in the variation pattern that can be determined corresponding to such a jackpot type NA09 has a special figure variation time of 2500 milliseconds, and a variation pattern that can be determined corresponding to the jackpot types NA10 and NA11. The variable display period is shorter than the variation patterns PB3-3 to PB3-8 included in . In other words, the variation patterns PB3-3 to PB3-8 included in the determinable variation patterns corresponding to the big hit types NA10 and NA11 are the variation patterns PB3- included in the determinable variation patterns corresponding to the big hit type NA09. Compared to 1, the variable display time is longer. Thus, in the case of a variation pattern with a long variable display period, a sense of anticipation for being controlled to a second big win game state in which the number of rounds is greater than that of the third big win game state is heightened, and interest in the game related to the variable display is improved. be able to.

Further, the variation pattern PB3-2 included in the variation patterns determinable corresponding to the jackpot type NA09 is also included in the variation patterns determinable corresponding to the jackpot types NA10 and NA11. In the case of the jackpot type NA09, it is possible to control to the low probability high base state as the second state after the two round jackpot as the third jackpot game state is completed. In the case of the jackpot types NA10 and NA11, after the 4th round jackpot or the 7th round jackpot as the second jackpot game state is completed, the control can be performed to the low probability high base state as the second state. In this way, after the 4-round big win or 7-round big win, which is the second big win game state, is controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state, and the end of the 2-round big win, which is the third big win game state. It is possible to determine a common variation pattern such as variation pattern PB3-2 in the case where it is controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state later. Thus, in the case of a variation pattern of a specific variable display period, it is made difficult to recognize whether the second big winning game state or the third big winning game state is to be achieved, thereby improving the game amusement related to the variable display. can be done.

Corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state based on the second special figure jackpot in the high base, the specified value for the special period performance is set to ``10000'' for the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, and the initial value of the time-saving counter is set to ``10000'' and there is no V prize. Then, the special period production specified value is set to 0E [H], and in the case of the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, the time reduction counter initial value is set to "70" and if there is a V prize, the special period production specified value is 07 [H ] is set. A high probability high base state with a time saving counter initial value of "70" corresponds to the first state, and a low probability high base state with a time saving counter initial value of "10000" corresponds to the second state. The data indicating the specified value for the special period effect is stored and stored in the special period effect buffer. In the setting example AKB12 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-24, when there is no V prize in the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, the command data indicating the command 9505 [H] as the background designation after the jackpot is stored in the background designation command buffer or the like. It is stored and ready for transmission. In the setting example AKB13 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-25, when there is a V prize in the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, the command data indicating the command 9506 [H] as the background designation after the jackpot is stored in the background designation command buffer. It is stored and ready for transmission. As a background designation command, when command 9505 [H] is sent and when command 9506 [H] is sent, it is in a high base such as a time saving state or a variable probability state in which high base control is performed , the background display may be performed using a common effect image.

As described above, in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to set the data indicating the special period effect specified value as the count information, and when it is controlled to the high probability high base state as the first state, the special period effect 07 [H] is set as the designated value, and 0E [H] is set as the special period effect designated value when controlled to the low probability high base state as the second state. In addition, it is possible to display the background using a common effect image based on the background designation command during the high probability high base state corresponding to the first state and the low probability high base state corresponding to the second state. . In this way, by making it difficult to recognize whether it is in the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-high base state based on the display of the effect image that is the common background image, the game interest related to the variable display is improved. can be made

Corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state based on the second special figure jackpot in the high base, the production state selection designated value is a common value for the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and the jackpot types KA12 to KA15. 06[H]. After that, the effect state selection designation value is updated to 08 [H] during the low probability high base state based on the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, and the effect state selection designation is performed during the high probability high base state based on the jackpot types KA12 to KA15. The value is updated to 07[H]. When the effect state selection designation value is 06 [H], the reference table TS02 is designated in the reference table AKA01 at the time of loss shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) corresponding to the special figure display result "loss" be done. When the production state selection designation value is 07 [H], the special figure display result corresponds to "losing", and the reference table TS03 is designated in the losing time reference table AKA01 shown in FIG. 9-6 (A). be done. When the production state selection specified value is 08 [H], the reference table TS04 is specified in the lost time reference table AKA01 shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) corresponding to the special figure display result "loss" be done. The reference table TS03 shown in FIG. 9-6 (D) selects one of the tables TB22 and TB23 according to the second reserved storage number when the starting entry winning designation value is "2". Can be specified as a table. The reference table TS04 shown in FIG. 9-6 (E) selects one of the tables TB24 and TB25 according to the second reserved storage number when the starting entry winning designation value is "2". Can be specified in the table. Table TB22 shown in FIG. 9-10(I) and Table TB23 shown in FIG. 9-10(J), Table TB24 shown in FIG. 9-10(K) and FIG. 10(L), the variation pattern types CB1-2 to CB1-4 and CB2-1 can be determined. In particular, the variation pattern types CB1-4 and CB2-1 can be determined when any one of the tables TB22 to TB25 is designated.

By the above, in the high probability high base state corresponding to the first state and the low probability high base state corresponding to the second state, when the number of times of variable display is less than "70" as the first number, For example, a variation pattern can be determined using table data of a variation pattern determination table, which is common determination data corresponding to variation pattern types CB1-4 and CB2-1. In this way, since the variation pattern is determined using the common determination data, it is difficult to recognize whether it is in the high probability base state or the low probability height base state by increasing the commonality of the variable display By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

In the variable display control example AKC21, the average variation time corresponding to each jackpot type can be obtained from the special figure variation time and determination ratio of the determinable pattern corresponding to each jackpot type. More specifically, by adding the value obtained by multiplying the special figure fluctuation time and the decision ratio for each determinable pattern for a plurality of determinable patterns corresponding to the jackpot type, the average fluctuation time corresponding to each jackpot type Obtainable. For example, it becomes 3900 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 and KA12, 16190 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot types NA10 and KA13, 16740 milliseconds corresponding to the jackpot types NA11 and KA14, and corresponding to the jackpot type KA15. 20960 milliseconds. Variation patterns determinable corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the 10 round big win as the first big win gaming state are variation patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11 that can be determined corresponding to the big win type KA15. . Variation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to a 7-round big win or a 4-round big win as the second big win gaming state are variations that can be determined corresponding to the big win types NA10, NA11, KA13, and KA14. These are patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8. Variation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the second round big win as the third big win gaming state are variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2 that can be determined corresponding to the big win types NA09 and KA12. is. In this way, 20960 milliseconds, which is the average variation time in a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the 10-round jackpot as the first jackpot gaming state, is the second jackpot gaming state. The variable display period is longer than 16740 milliseconds and 16190 milliseconds, which are the average fluctuation times in multiple fluctuation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers the control to the 7-round jackpot and 4-round jackpot. is set to In addition, the average variation time in a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined in response to the variable display that triggers control to the 7-round big win or 4-round big win as the second big win gaming state is 2 rounds as the third big win gaming state. The variable display period is set to be longer than 3900 milliseconds, which is the average variation time in a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers the control of the big win. Thus, in the case of a variation pattern with a long variable display period, the expectation that the number of rounds is controlled to the second big win game state larger than that of the third big win game state is heightened, and the number of rounds is the second big win. The anticipation of being controlled to the first jackpot game state, which is larger than the game state, can be heightened, and the amusement of the game related to the variable display can be improved.

FIG. 9-32 shows a variable display control example AKC22 relating to the variable display that triggers control to the jackpot game state when the effect state selection specified value is 07 [H] or 08 [H]. In the variable display control example AKC22, the average fluctuation time for the whole fluctuation pattern that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers the control to the jackpot game state is shown. The average variation time for all of these variation patterns can be obtained from the average variation time corresponding to each jackpot type obtained in the variable display control example AKC21 and the high-base medium decision rate for each jackpot type. More specifically, by adding the value obtained by multiplying the average variation time for each jackpot type by the determination ratio for all jackpot types, the average variation time for the whole can be obtained. As a result, in the variable display control example AKC22, the overall average fluctuation time is 12650 milliseconds. In this case, 20960 milliseconds, which is the average variation time in a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the 10th round jackpot as the first jackpot gaming state, is the average variation time for the whole. The variable display period is set to be longer than 12650 milliseconds. In addition, 16740 milliseconds and 16190 milliseconds, which are the average fluctuation times in a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers the control to the 7th round jackpot or the 4th round jackpot as the second jackpot gaming state, The variable display period is set to be longer than the overall average fluctuation time of 12650 milliseconds. On the other hand, 3900 milliseconds, which is the average variation time in a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers the control to the 2nd round jackpot as the third jackpot gaming state, is the average variation time for the whole. The variable display period is set to be shorter than 12650 milliseconds. Thus, in the case of a variation pattern with a long variable display period, the expectation that the number of rounds is controlled to the second big win game state larger than that of the third big win game state is heightened, and the number of rounds is the second big win. The anticipation of being controlled to the first jackpot game state, which is larger than the game state, can be heightened, and the amusement of the game related to the variable display can be improved.

FIG. 9-33(A) shows a variable display control example AKC31 corresponding to the effect state selection designated values 07[H], 08[H], 0C[H], and 0D[H]. When the production state selection designation value is 07 [H], the game state is the high-probability-high base state, and the special figure display result, which is the result of the variable display of the special symbols, is the variation pattern type CB2 corresponding to "losing". -1 can be selected. In addition, when the production state selection specified value is 08 [H], the game state is the low probability high base state, and the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "losing". Type CB2-1 can be selected. The variation pattern type CB2-1 includes variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2-3 as determinable variation patterns.

In the configuration example of the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-4, the variation pattern PB2-2 executes the reach effect of the super reach SPE which is the second variable display effect during the variable display, and the special figure variation time is 16500. in milliseconds. On the other hand, the variation pattern PB2-3 executes the reach effect of the super reach SPF, which is the first variable display effect during the variable display, and the special figure variation time is 35500 milliseconds. In addition, in the configuration example of the big hit variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-5, the reach effect of the super reach SPE, which is the second variable display effect, is executed during the variable display of the variation pattern PB3-3, and the first variable display effect is performed. The reach effect of the super reach SPF is executed during the variable display of the variation pattern PB3-4. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern type CB2-1 shown in FIG. 9-14 (J) or the fluctuation pattern type CB2-2 shown in FIG. 9-14 (K), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 It is set so that the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB2-3 is lower than that. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern CB4-4 shown in FIG. 9-16 (D) or the variation pattern type CB4-5 shown in FIG. 9-16 (E), from the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-3 are also set so that the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-4 is high. With such a setting, the ready-to-win performance of the super ready-to-win SPF, which is the first variable display effect, is controlled to the big hit game state at a high rate, and the ready-to-win performance of the super reach SPE, to be the second variable display effect, is controlled to the big-hit game state. The ratio to be done is lower than the reach effect of super reach SPF.

In the variable display control example AKC31, when the effect state selection designation value is 0C [H], the game state is the high probability high base state, and the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "losing". Correspondingly, the variation pattern type CB1-8 can be selected, and the variation pattern types CB4-1 and CB4-2 corresponding to the special figure display result "big hit" can be selected, respectively. In addition, when the production state selection specified value is 0D [H], the game state is a low probability high base state, and the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "losing" The type CB1-9 can be selected, and the variation pattern types CB4-1 and CB4-2 corresponding to the special figure display result "big hit" can be selected, respectively. Then, in the case of the variation pattern type CB1-8, it is possible to determine the variation pattern PB1-8, and in the case of the variation pattern type CB1-9, it is possible to determine the variation pattern PB1-9, and in the case of the variation pattern type CB4-1 In the case of the variation pattern type CB4-2, it is possible to determine the variation pattern PB3-9.

The special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB2-2 corresponding to the second special pattern is 16500 milliseconds, and the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB2-3 corresponding to the first special pattern is 35500 milliseconds. The display period is set to be short. In addition, in response to the fact that the number of variable display executions during special states such as high probability high base state and low probability low base is "70" as the first number, the special figure display result is "loss" In this case, variation patterns PB1-8 can be determined, and variation patterns PB3-2 and PB3-9 can be determined when the special figure display result is "jackpot". Then, the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB1-8 is 12500 milliseconds, the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB3-2 is 4500 milliseconds, and the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB3-9 is 11500 milliseconds. Therefore, the variable display period is set to be shorter than 16500 milliseconds, which is the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB2-2 corresponding to the second special pattern. As a result, it is possible to appropriately perform the variable display according to the variation pattern in which the result display as the value notification can be performed, thereby enhancing the interest in the game related to the variable display.

In response to the fact that the number of variable display executions during special states such as high probability high base state and low probability low base is "70" as the first number, when the special figure display result is "jackpot" The determinable variation patterns PB3-2 and PB3-9 are the first pattern, and the determinable variation pattern PB1-8 corresponding to the special figure display result "losing" is the second pattern. Then, the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB3-2 is 4500 milliseconds, the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB3-9 is 11500 milliseconds, and the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB1-8 is 12500 milliseconds. is. All of these variation patterns have a variable display period shorter than 16500 milliseconds, which is the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB2-2 that executes the reach effect of the super reach SPE, which is the second variable display effect. set. As a result, the variable display according to the variable pattern PB1-8 in which the result display as the value notification is executed can be appropriately executed, and the interest in the game related to the variable display can be improved.

In the variable display control example AKC31, the variation pattern PB3-2 can be determined in the case of the variation pattern type CB4-1. The variation pattern type CB4-1 can be selected when the table TB40 shown in FIG. 9-12(A) is designated. The table TB40, according to the jackpot time reference table TS21 shown in FIG. can be specified corresponding to However, when the effect state selection designated value is 0C[H], 0D[H], the big hit types NA08 and KA11 are not determined. On the other hand, the variation pattern PB3-9 can be determined in the case of the variation pattern type CB4-2. The variation pattern type CB4-2 can be selected when the table TB41 shown in FIG. 9-12(B) is specified. The table TB41 can be designated corresponding to the jackpot type KA15 when the effect state selection designation values are 0C[H] and 0D[H] by the jackpot time reference table TS21 shown in FIG. 9-8. Therefore, when the variation pattern PB3-9 is determined, the 10-round big hit corresponding to the big win type KA15 can be controlled, and when the variation pattern PB3-2 is determined, the big win types NA09 to NA11 and the big win types KA12 to KA14. 2-round big win, 4-round big win, and 7-round big win corresponding to .

In response to the fact that the number of variable display executions during special states such as high probability high base state and low probability low base is "70" as the first number, when the special figure display result is "jackpot" Of the determinable fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is the third pattern, and the fluctuation pattern PB3-9 is the fourth pattern. These third and fourth patterns are included in the first pattern. Also, the special figure display result can be determined corresponding to the "loss" variation patterns PB1-8, PB1-9 is the second pattern. Then, the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB3-2 is 4500 milliseconds, the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB3-9 is 11500 milliseconds, and the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB1-8 is 12500 milliseconds. , and the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB1-9 is 29900 milliseconds. Therefore, the variation pattern PB3-2 as the third pattern and the variation pattern PB3-9 as the fourth pattern have a shorter variable display period than the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 as the second pattern. is set to As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of surprise when the special figure display result is a "jackpot" in the variable display in which the result display as the value notification is executed, and to improve the game amusement related to the variable display.

In response to the fact that the number of variable display executions during special states such as high probability high base state and low probability low base is "70" as the first number, when the special figure display result is "jackpot" The determinable variation patterns PB3-2 and PB3-9 are special variable display patterns. In addition, in response to the fact that the number of variable display executions during special states such as high probability high base state and low probability low base is less than "70" as the first number, the special figure display result is "big hit" The jackpot gaming states that can be controlled in this case are the first jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type KA15, which is a 10-round jackpot, and the jackpot types NA11, KA14, or A second jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types NA10 and KA13 that result in a 4-round jackpot or jackpot types NA09 and KA12 that result in a 2-round jackpot is included. Variation patterns determinable corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the 10 round big win as the first big win gaming state are variation patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11 that can be determined corresponding to the big win type KA15. . These variable patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11 are included in a plurality of specific variable display patterns.

In the variable display control example AKC21 shown in FIG. 9-31, the average variable time in a plurality of variable patterns that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers the control to the 10 round jackpot as the first jackpot gaming state is 20960. in milliseconds. On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is 4500 milliseconds, and the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB3-9 is 11500 milliseconds, both of which have a shorter variable display period than 20960 milliseconds. is set to In this way, the variable display periods of the variable patterns PB3-2 and PB3-9, which are the special variable display patterns, are shorter than the average variable time of the plurality of variable display patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11, which are the specific variable display patterns. set. As a result, the variable display in which the result display serving as the value notification is executed can be appropriately executed, and the amusement of the game related to the variable display can be improved.

In the variable display control example AKC31, the number of times of execution of the variable display during the special state such as during the high probability high base state or during the low probability low base is "70" as the first number, corresponding to the special figure display result is "losing", the variation pattern types CB1-8 and CB1-9 can be selected, and when the special figure display result is "big hit", the variation pattern types CB4-1 and CB4-2 can be selected. In the case of the variation pattern type CB1-8, only the variation pattern PB1-8 can be determined, and in the case of the variation pattern type CB1-9, only the variation pattern PB1-9 can be determined, and in the case of the variation pattern type CB4-1 can be determined only for the variation pattern PB3-2, and in the case of the variation pattern type CB4-2, it can be determined only for the variation pattern PB3-9. The table data constituting the variation pattern determination table for the variation pattern types CB1-8, CB1-9, CB4-1, and CB4-2 correspond to specific determination data. Thus, when the result display as the value notification is executed in response to the 70th variable display during the special state, the total number of variation patterns that can be determined using the specific determination data is "4". be. On the other hand, in response to the fact that the number of executions of variable display during special states such as high probability high base state and low probability low base is less than "70" as the first number, the special figure display result is " In the case of "losing", the variation pattern type CB2-1 can be selected.

In the variable display control example AKC21 shown in FIG. 9-31, the number of executions of variable display during special states such as high probability high base state and low probability low base is less than "70" as the first number Correspondingly, it is possible to select the variation pattern types CB3-2 to CB3-5 when the special figure display result is "big hit". In the case of variation pattern type CB2-1, it is possible to determine either variation pattern PB2-2 or PB2-3. In the case of the variation pattern types CB3-2 to CB3-5, any one of the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-11 can be determined as a whole. The table data constituting the variation pattern determination table for the variation pattern types CB2-1, CB3-2 to CB3-5 correspond to normal determination data. Thus, the total number of variation patterns that can be determined using the normal determination data is "13", corresponding to the variable displays before the 70th time during the special state. Therefore, the total number of variation patterns that can be determined when the result display as the value notification is executed is smaller than the total number of variation patterns that can be determined during the previous special state. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in the amount of data for executing the variable display in which the result display, which is the value notification, is executed, and at the same time improve the interest in the game related to the variable display.

The high-accuracy-high base state that can be controlled until the variable display of 70 times corresponding to "70" as the first number of times of the time-saving counter initial value after the end of the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types KA12 to KA15 is executed. Corresponding to the first state, after the end of the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, the variable display of 10000 times corresponding to "10000" as the second count in which the initial value of the time saving counter is larger than the first count is displayed. A low probability high base state controllable until executed corresponds to the second state. The high probability/high base state corresponding to the first state has a higher probability of being controlled to the big winning game state than the normal state, and the high base control facilitates the execution of variable display compared to the normal state. In the low-probability-high base state corresponding to the second state, the probability of being controlled to the jackpot game state is the same as in the normal state, and the high base control makes it easier to perform variable display than in the normal state. During the low probability high base state that is in the second state, until the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9931", the production state selection specified value corresponds to 08 [H], and the special figure display result is "loss" , the reference table TS04 is designated by the reference table AKA01 at loss shown in FIG. 9-6(A). The table data and the like that constitute the reference table TS04 correspond to the first determination data. In addition, when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9930", the effect state selection specified value corresponds to 0E [H], and when the special figure display result is "loss", the reference table TS02 by the reference table AKA01 at the time of failure is specified. The table data and the like that make up the reference table TS02 correspond to the second determination data.

The reference table TS04 shown in FIG. 9-6 (E) corresponds to the start entry winning prize designation value, the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories, one of tables TB10, TB24, TB25, It can be specified as a fluctuation pattern type determination table. The reference table TS02 shown in FIG. 9-6(C) corresponds to the starting point winning designation value, the number of first reserved memories, and the number of second reserved memories, one of tables TB10, TB20, TB21, It can be specified as a fluctuation pattern type determination table. The table TB20 shown in FIG. 9-10 (G) can select only the variation pattern type CB1-2, and the table TB21 shown in FIG. 9-10 (H) selects only the variation pattern type CB1-3 It is possible. On the other hand, the table TB24 shown in FIG. 9-10 (K) can select the variation pattern types CB1-4 and CB2-1 in addition to the variation pattern type CB1-2, and FIG. 9-10 ( In the table TB25 shown in L), fluctuation pattern types CB1-4 and CB2-1 can be selected in addition to the fluctuation pattern types CB1-3. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern type CB1-2 shown in FIG. 9-14 (B), only the variation pattern PB1-2 can be determined, and the variation pattern type CB1 shown in FIG. 9-14 (C) In the case of -3, only the variation pattern PB1-3 can be determined. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern type CB1-4 shown in FIG. 9-14 (D), the variation patterns PB1-4 and PB1-5 can be determined, and the variation shown in FIG. 9-14 (J) In the case of the pattern type CB2-1, any one of the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 can be determined.

In the configuration example of the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-4, the variation pattern PB1-2 has a special figure variation time of 3500 milliseconds, and the variation pattern PB1-3 has a special figure variation time of 500 milliseconds, The variation pattern PB1-4 has a special figure variation time of 500 milliseconds, and the variation pattern PB1-5 has a special figure variation time of 2000 milliseconds. In addition, the variation pattern PB2-1 has a special figure variation time of 3500 ms, the variation pattern PB2-2 has a special figure variation time of 16500 ms, and the variation pattern PB2-3 has a special figure variation time of 35500 ms. is. Thus, when the reference table TS04 corresponding to the first determination data is used, the variation pattern type CB2-1 can be selected, while when the reference table TS02 corresponding to the second determination data is used, the variation pattern type CB2-1 can be selected. Do not select pattern type CB2-1. Therefore, the variation pattern determinable using the reference table TS02 corresponding to the second determination data has a higher average variable display period than the variation pattern determinable using the reference table TS04 corresponding to the first determination data. is set to be short. As a result, the variable display in the low probability base corresponding to the second state can be executed quickly by shortening the average variable display period after the first number of times "70" is exceeded. , the variable display can be executed appropriately, and the game interest related to the variable display can be improved.

When the reference table TS04 corresponding to the first determination data is used, the variation pattern type CB2-1 can be selected, and the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 that can be determined in the case of the variation pattern type CB2-1 are , is a variation pattern that can execute a ready-to-win effect after the variable display becomes a ready-to-win mode. In particular, the variation pattern PB2-2 can execute the ready-to-reach effect of super reach SPE, and the variation pattern PB2-3 can execute the ready-to-reach effect of super reach SPF. The reach effects of super reach SPE and SPF correspond to the specific effects, and the variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2-3 correspond to the effect variable display patterns. When the reference table TS02 corresponding to the second determination data is used, the variation pattern type CB2-1 is not selected. -2, not including PB2-3. Accordingly, the variable display during the low probability height base corresponding to the second state can be appropriately executed, and the game interest regarding the variable display can be improved.

FIG. 9-33(B) shows a variable display control example AKC32 based on another viewpoint corresponding to the effect state selection designated values 07 [H], 08 [H], 0C [H], and 0D [H]. Similar to the variable display control example AKC21 shown in FIG. In the case of KA12, the maximum value of the number of openings of the big winning opening is set to "02", and only the variation pattern type CB3-2 can be selected. In the case of the variation pattern type CB3-2, it is possible to determine either the variation pattern PB3-1 or PB3-2. The 2-round big hit with the maximum value of the number of openings of the big winning opening being “02” corresponds to the first type advantageous state, and the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2 correspond to the first type variable display pattern. In addition, corresponding to the effect state selection specified value 07 [H], 08 [H], if the special figure display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot types NA10, KA13, the maximum number of openings of the big prize opening is "04 ”, and only the variation pattern type CB3-3 can be selected. In the case of the variation pattern type CB3-3, any of the variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8 can be determined. The 4-round big hit with the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening of "04" corresponds to the second type advantageous state, and the variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8 correspond to the second type variable display pattern.

In the variable display control example AKC31 shown in FIG. 9-33 (A), if the effect state selection specified value is 0C [H] and the special figure display result is "losing", only the variation pattern type CB1-8 can be selected, and if the effect state selection specified value is 0D [H] and the special figure display result is "loss", only the variation pattern type CB1-9 can be selected. Further, if the effect state selection specified value is 0C[H], 0D[H] and the special figure display result is "big hit", the variation pattern types CB4-1 and CB4-2 can be selected. In this way, when the result display as the value notification is executed in response to the 70th variable display in the special state, the selection result of the variation pattern types CB1-8, CB1-9, CB4-1, and CB4-2 A corresponding variation pattern can be determined. The table data constituting the variation pattern determination table for the variation pattern types CB1-8, CB1-9, CB4-1, and CB4-2 correspond to specific determination data.

In the variable display control example AKC31 shown in FIG. 9-33 (A), if the effect state selection specified value is 07 [H], 08 [H] and the special figure display result is "losing", the variation pattern Only type CB2-1 can be selected. Also, in the variable display control example AKC21 shown in FIG. 9-31, if the effect state selection specified value is 07 [H], 08 [H] and the special figure display result is "jackpot", the jackpot type It is possible to select the variation pattern types CB3-2 to CB3-5 corresponding to . In this way, it is possible to determine the variation pattern corresponding to the selection result of the variation pattern types CB2-1, CB3-2 to CB3-5, corresponding to the variable display before the 70th time during the special state. The table data constituting the variation pattern determination table in the variation pattern types CB2-1, CB3-2 to CB3-5 correspond to the normal determination data, and the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 correspond to the notification variable display pattern. .

The variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2 corresponding to the first type variable display pattern and the variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8 corresponding to the second type variable display pattern all correspond to the type common variable display pattern. It contains a variation pattern PB3-2 that The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is 4500 milliseconds. In addition, among the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 corresponding to the notification variable display pattern, the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB1-8 is 12500 milliseconds, and the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PB1-9 is 29900. in milliseconds. Therefore, the variation pattern PB3-2 corresponding to the type common variation pattern is set to have a shorter variable display period than the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 corresponding to the notification variable display pattern. By using the variation pattern PB3-2 corresponding to such a type common variation pattern, the increase in the variation pattern corresponding to the "jackpot" as the special figure display result is suppressed, so the increase in the data capacity can be prevented. In addition, since the variable display period is short in the case of the variation pattern PB3-2 corresponding to the type common variation pattern, the unexpectedness when the special figure display result becomes "big win" in the variable display is enhanced, and the game related to the variable display is improved. Interest can be improved.

In step AKS502 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 9-26, the number of executions of the variable display corresponding to the probability variation state and the time saving state reaches 70 times, and when the variation pattern PB3-2, the result display It may be determined that it is a variation pattern for use. In this case, result display control setting is performed in step AKS503. Based on this setting, in step AKS525 of the processing during effect symbol fluctuation shown in FIG. results can be displayed. The variation pattern PB3-2 can be determined corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 and KA12 and the jackpot types NA10 and KA13 even when the performance state selection designated value is 0C[H] or 0D[H]. . Such variation patterns correspond to common variable display patterns. Then, in the case of the jackpot type NA09, after the two-round jackpot as the third jackpot gaming state is completed, it is possible to control to the low probability high base state as the second state. In the case of the jackpot type NA10, after the 4-round jackpot as the second jackpot game state is completed, it is possible to control to the low probability high base state as the second state. Therefore, when the variation pattern PB3-2 is determined corresponding to the number of times the variable display is executed in the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state is "70" as the first number, the variable To provide a case where a result display as a value notification is executed during display, and a case is controlled to a low probability high base state corresponding to a second state after the big win game state is a 2nd round big win or a 4th round big win. can be done. Since it is possible to determine a common variation pattern such as the variation pattern PB3-2, in the case of the variable display in which the result display serving as the value notification is executed, the second big win game state or the third big win game state. By making it difficult to recognize , it is possible to improve the interest in the game related to the variable display.

FIG. 9-34 shows a production state control example AKC41 based on another point of view corresponding to the second special figure jackpot in high base. When the high-base middle second special figure jackpot is one of the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, the jackpot type is included in the "probability variable", so V winning is likely to occur. On the other hand, when the big win game state ends without the occurrence of the V winning, the performance state is controlled to be different from that in the case of the occurrence of the V winning. In the setting example AKB13 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-25, if there is no V winning of the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, the specified value for the special period effect is set to 08 [H]. Thus, when there is no V winning in the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, in the jackpot end time setting AKB11 shown in FIG. '70' and 06 [H] as the effect state selection designation value are set. However, since the variable probability counter initial value is set to "0" corresponding to no V winning, it is controlled to the low probability high base state after the end of the big hit game state.

In the production state control example AKC41, when the second special figure jackpot in the high base is the jackpot type KA12 to KA15, the special production period specified value is set to 08 [H] corresponding to no V winning, and the initial value of the time reduction counter is set to "70", and the effect state selection designation value is set to 06 [H]. After that, the count value of the time saving counter is updated by subtracting 1 corresponding to the end of the variable display, and the special period effect update setting is performed. In the special period production setting table AKT01 shown in FIG. 9-19, when the special production period specified value is 08 [H], the production state selection specified value becomes 08 [H] when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "66". When the count value of the time saving counter becomes "1", the production state selection specified value is updated to 0C [H], and when the count value of the time saving counter becomes "0", the production state selection specified value becomes 00 [H]. updated and initialized. On the other hand, if the second special figure jackpot in the high base is the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, and if there is a V prize, the count value of the time saving counter is the same as the production state control example AKC02 shown in FIG. 9-29. It is possible to update to the effect state selection specified value corresponding to.

Thus, based on the fact that the high-base middle second special figure jackpot was one of the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, when the special effect period specified value is set to 08 [H] corresponding to no V prize, When the count value of the time saving counter is from "66" to "1", the effect state selection designated value is 08 [H]. On the other hand, based on the fact that the high-base middle second special figure jackpot was the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, when the special effect period specified value is set to 07 [H] corresponding to the presence of the V prize, When the count value of the time saving counter is from "66" to "1", the effect state selection designated value is 07 [H]. On the other hand, when the count value of the time saving counter becomes "1", the production state selection designated value is updated to 0C[H] regardless of whether or not there is a V prize.

In the reference table AKA01 at the time of failure shown in FIG. 9-6(A), the reference table TS03 is specified when the effect state selection specified value is 07 [H], and the reference table TS03 is specified when the effect state selection specified value is 08 [H]. , the reference table TS04 is specified. Further, when the effect state selection designation value is 0C[H], the reference table TS08 is designated. The table data and the like forming the reference table TS03 correspond to the first special determination data, the table data and the like forming the reference table TS04 correspond to the second special determination data, and the table data and the like forming the reference table TS08 correspond to the second special determination data. It corresponds to the third special determination data. In this way, in the low probability high base state that can be controlled in the case of no V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, the number of execution times of the variable display is less than "70" as the first number. Then, the variation pattern can be determined using the table data constituting the reference table TS04. On the other hand, in the high probability high base state which can be controlled when there is a V prize in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types KA12 to KA15, the number of executions of the variable display is less than "70" as the first number. Corresponding to , it is possible to determine the variation pattern using the table data constituting the reference table TS03. And when the number of executions of variable display in the low probability high base state is "70" as the first number, and when the number of executions of variable display in the high probability high base state is "70" as the first number Correspondingly, it is possible to determine the variation pattern using the table data constituting the reference table TS08. Therefore, when the number of executions of variable display is "70" as the first number in the low probability high base state or high probability high base state that is in the special state, the reference corresponding to the third special determination data By determining the variation pattern using the table TS08, an increase in data volume can be prevented. Further, when the number of executions of the variable display is less than "70" as the first number of times, by determining the variation pattern using different determination data, the variable display is appropriately executed up to the first number of times. , it is possible to improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

FIG. 9-35 shows a production state control example AKC42 based on another point of view corresponding to the second special figure jackpot in high base. When the second special figure jackpot in the high base is the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, since the jackpot types are included in the "normal", the V prize is less likely to occur. On the other hand, when the V winning occurs and the jackpot game state ends, the performance state is controlled to be different from that in the case where the V winning does not occur. In the setting example AKB12 at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9-24, if there is a V prize of the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, the special period effect designation value is set to 0D [H]. Thus, when there is a V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, in the jackpot end time setting AKB11 shown in FIG. '10000' and 06 [H] as the effect state selection designation value are set. Furthermore, since the variable probability counter initial value is set to "70" corresponding to the presence of the V prize, it is controlled to the high-probability-high base state after the end of the jackpot game state.

In the production state control example AKC42, when the second special figure jackpot in the high base is the jackpot type NA09 to NA11, the special production period specified value is set to 0D [H] corresponding to the V winning, and the initial value of the time reduction counter is set to "10000", and the effect state selection designation value is set to 06 [H]. After that, the count value of the time saving counter is updated by subtracting 1 corresponding to the end of the variable display, and the special period effect update setting is performed. In the special period production setting table AKT01 shown in FIG. 9-19, when the special production period specified value is 0D [H], the production state selection specified value becomes 07 [H] when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9996". When the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9931", the production state selection specified value is updated to 0D [H], and when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9930", the production state selection specified value changes to 0E [H]. When it is updated and the count value of the time saving counter becomes "0", the effect state selection designated value is updated to 00 [H] and initialized. On the other hand, when the second special figure jackpot in the high base is the jackpot type NA09 to NA11, if there is no V prize, the count value of the time saving counter is the same as the production state control example AKC02 shown in FIG. 9-29. It is possible to update to the effect state selection specified value corresponding to.

Thus, based on the fact that the high-base medium second special figure jackpot was the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, when the special period production specified value is set to 0D [H] corresponding to the V prize, During the period from "9996" to "9931", the production state selection designated value is 07 [H]. On the other hand, based on the fact that the high-base middle second special figure jackpot was the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, when the special performance period specified value is set to 0E [H] corresponding to no V prize, During the period from "9996" to "9931", the production state selection designated value is 08 [H]. On the other hand, when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9931", the production state selection designated value is updated to 0D[H] regardless of whether or not there is a V prize. Furthermore, when the count value of the time saving counter reaches "9930", the effect state selection designation value is updated to 0E[H] regardless of whether or not there is a V prize.

In the reference table AKA01 at the time of failure shown in FIG. 9-6(A), the reference table TS03 is specified when the effect state selection specified value is 07 [H], and the reference table TS03 is specified when the effect state selection specified value is 08 [H]. , the reference table TS04 is specified. Further, when the effect state selection designation value is 0D[H], the reference table TS09 is designated, and when the effect state selection designation value is 0E[H], the reference table TS02 is designated. The table data and the like forming the reference table TS03 correspond to the first special determination data, the table data and the like forming the reference table TS04 correspond to the second special determination data, and the table data and the like forming the reference table TS09 correspond to the second special determination data. Corresponding to the fourth special determination data, the table data constituting the reference table TS02 and the like correspond to the common determination data. In this way, in the high-probability-high base state that can be controlled when there is a V prize in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, it corresponds to the fact that the number of executions of the variable display is less than "70" as the first number. Then, the variation pattern can be determined using the table data that constitutes the reference table TS03. On the other hand, in the low probability high base state that can be controlled when there is no V winning in the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 to NA11, the number of executions of the variable display is less than "70" as the first number. Corresponding to , it is possible to determine the variation pattern using the table data constituting the reference table TS04. And when the number of executions of variable display in the low probability high base state is "70" as the first number, and when the number of executions of variable display in the high probability high base state is "70" as the first number The variation pattern can be determined using table data constituting the reference table TS09. After that, if the number of executions of variable display in the low probability base state exceeds "70" as the first number, and the number of executions of variable display in the high probability base state exceeds "70" as the first number It is possible to determine the variation pattern using the table data constituting the reference table TS02 corresponding to the case of exceeding. Therefore, when the number of executions of variable display in the low probability high base state or high probability high base state during the special state is "70" as the first number or exceeds "70", the fourth By determining the variation pattern using the reference table TS09 corresponding to the special determination data and the reference table TS02 corresponding to the common determination data, an increase in data volume can be prevented. Further, when the number of executions of the variable display is less than "70" as the first number of times, by determining the variation pattern using different determination data, the variable display is appropriately executed up to the first number of times. , it is possible to improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

FIG. 9-36 shows an effect execution example when result display and state notification effect are executed. In this production execution example, in response to the end of the jackpot game state, the time reduction counter initial value is controlled to a high probability high base state of "70", and the time reduction counter initial value is "10000". and when controlled to a high base state. The high-probability-high base state here corresponds to the first state, and the low-probability-high base state corresponds to the second state.

Figure 9-36 (A) shows that during the high-probability-high base state or low-probability-high base state in which the high-base control is performed, the number of times the variable display is executed is less than 70 times as the first number in the period A production execution example AK101 is shown. In the production execution example AK101, a common production image is used as a background image for the case of the high probability high base state corresponding to the first state and the case of the low probability high base state corresponding to the second state. The background is displayed on the screen of the display device 5 as a medium background with a high base.

FIG. 9-36(B) shows an effect execution example AK102 when the number of executions of variable display reaches 70 times as the first number during the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-high base state. At this time, the variation pattern PB1-8 is determined if it is a high probability high base state corresponding to the first state, and the variation pattern PB1-9 is determined if it is a low probability high base state corresponding to the second state. In step AKS502 of the performance symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 9-26, it is determined that both of the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 are variation patterns for result display, and result display control is performed in step AKS503. Settings are made. Based on this setting, in the effect execution example AK102, a result display as a value notification for notifying the result of the value obtained by the player, such as the total number of prize balls obtained by the player and the so-called number of consecutive games, is executed.

FIG. 9-36(C) shows an effect execution example AK103 after the end of the high probability/high base state corresponding to the first state. In the special period effect setting table AKT01 shown in FIG. 9-19, when the count value of the time saving counter matches the time saving counter judgment value "0", the command 9500 [H] is set to be transmittable as the background designation command. be done. The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 performs the background display as the normal background in the normal state based on the reception of the background specifying command. In addition, in the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 9-18, when it is determined that the count value of the probability variation counter is "0" at step AKS127, the probability variation state by clearing the probability variation flag at step AKS128, etc. The variable probability control in ends. Further, when it is determined in step AKS131 that the count value of the time saving counter is "0", the high base control in the time saving state is terminated by clearing the time saving flag in step AKS132.

FIGS. 9-36 (D) to (F) show production execution examples AK104 to AK106 when the low probability height base state corresponding to the second state continues. Of these, the effect execution example AK104 shown in FIG. 9-36 (D) and the effect execution example AK105 shown in FIG. included. At step AKS504 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 9-26, it is determined that the variation pattern PB1-9 is the state notification effect variation pattern, and the state notification effect control setting is performed at step AKS505. Based on this setting, in the effect execution example AK104, the button display AKE01 is performed by displaying the effect image showing the push button 31B as the specific image on the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. The effect image corresponding to the button display AKE01 may not be displayed while the result display of the effect execution example AK103 is performed in the case of the high accuracy high base state corresponding to the first state. On the other hand, the effect image corresponding to the button display AKE01 is displayed when the result display of the effect execution example AK103 is executed in the case of the low probability high base state corresponding to the second state. good too. By executing appropriate notification by such button display AKE01, it is possible to improve the interest in the game related to the variable display.

After that, it may be possible to execute different state notification effects depending on whether or not the player's action, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, is detected. Effect execution example AK105 displays, on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect image that notifies that the low-probability-high base state corresponding to the second state is detected when a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected. Notification display is performed by doing. On the other hand, when the pressing operation on the push button 31B is not detected, the state notification effect may be ended with the end of the variable display without performing the notification display.

In the effect execution example AK106, in the case of the low probability high base state corresponding to the second state, the number of executions of the variable display exceeds 70 times as the first number and becomes 71 times or later. In this case, the background is displayed as a high-base medium background similar to the effect execution example AK101. Such a background display makes it easy to recognize that the low-probability-high base state corresponding to the second state continues, and can improve the game interest related to the variable display.

(Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 23AK)
A game machine which performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and determines a special state control means capable of controlling a special state in which the variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state, and a variable display pattern. variable display pattern determination means; and notification means capable of executing a plurality of types of notification including value notification for informing the result of the value acquired by the player. a first state that is controllable until the number of variable displays is performed; and a second state that is controllable until the variable display is performed a second number of times, which is greater than the first number of times after the end of the advantageous state; The variable display pattern determining means can determine the first variable display pattern in response to the first variable display execution count during the first state, and the variable display pattern determination means can determine the first variable display pattern corresponding to the first variable display execution count during the second state. A second variable display pattern can be determined corresponding to the first number of times, and the notification means executes value notification during variable display by the first variable display pattern, and during variable display by the second variable display pattern. The value notification and the notification of the second state are performed at the same time, and the variable display period of the second variable display pattern is longer than that of the first variable display pattern. Here, the advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state. The gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. The special state may be, for example, a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state. The special state control means may be the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes step AKS166, for example. The variable display pattern determining means may be, for example, the CPU 103 that executes the variable pattern setting process of step AKS110. Value notification may be effect execution example AK102, for example. The notification means may be, for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps AKS525 and AKS527. The first number may be, for example, "70". The first state may be, for example, a high probability high base state based on any one of the jackpot types KA12 to KA15. The second number may be, for example, "10000". The second state may be, for example, a low probability high base state based on any of the jackpot types NA09 to NA11. The first variable display pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB1-8. The second variable display pattern may be the variable pattern PB1-9, for example. The notification of the second state may be, for example, effect execution examples AK102, AK104, and AK105. The variable display period may be long, for example, in variable display control example AKC11.
According to such a configuration, the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern differ in the variable display period and the notification content, thereby improving the game interest related to the variable display.

[1] Equipped with advantageous state control means capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling to an advantageous state when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result, and when the variable display is controlled to the special state, the variable display is controlled. The display result may be controlled to the second state based on the result of being specified by the second identification information of the identification information, and the display result of the variable display is identified when not controlled to the special state. Based on the result of identification by the second identification information among the information, there is no case of being controlled to the second state, and it is variable between when it is controlled to the special state and when it is not controlled to the special state. There may be no case where the display result of the display is controlled to the second state based on the identification result of the first identification information among the identification information. Here, the advantageous state control means may be the CPU 103 or the like that executes, for example, the big winning opening pre-opening process, the big winning opening opening process, the big winning opening post-opening process, and the big win ending process. When it is controlled to the second state, it is sufficient if, for example, the jackpot game state corresponding to one of the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 ends.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game related to the variable display by the control corresponding to whether or not the special state is controlled and the variable display resulting from the specified result.

[2] Variable means capable of changing between a first variable state in which a game medium can enter and a second variable state in which a game medium cannot enter, and variable display of identification information, and a display result of the variable display is a specified result. Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state when , and variable control means capable of executing a predetermined number of unit games for changing the variable means to the first variable state in the advantageous state, and controlling to the special state. The advantageous state that can be controlled based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is specified by the second identification information among the identification information when the first advantageous state A second advantageous state in which the number of games played is small, and after the first advantageous state is ended, there is a case where control is performed to the first state, there is no case where the control is made to the second state, and the second advantageous state ends. Afterwards, there may be a case of being controlled to the first state and a case of being controlled to the second state. Here, the first variable state may be, for example, an open state. The second variable state may be, for example, a closed state. The variable means may be, for example, the special variable winning ball device 50 or the like. The advantageous state control means may be the CPU 103 or the like that executes, for example, pre-opening of the big winning opening, processing during opening of the big winning opening, post-opening of the big winning opening, and big win ending process. The unit game may be, for example, a round in the jackpot game state. The first advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type KA15. The second advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types NA09 to NA11 and KA12 to KA14.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged in the case of the second advantageous state in which the number of unit games is small, and to improve the game interest related to the variable display.

[3] Advantageous states that can be controlled based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is specified by the second identification information among the identification information while being controlled to the special state are the first advantageous state and the first advantageous state. A second advantageous state in which the number of unit games is played less than that of the first advantageous state, and a third advantageous state in which the number of unit games is played less than that of the second advantageous state are included. There are cases in which control is performed in the first state after the end of the second advantageous state and after termination of the third advantageous state. It may be controlled and may be controllable to the second state at a higher rate after termination of the third advantageous state than after termination of the second advantageous state. Here, the first advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type KA15. The second advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types NA11 and KA14. The third advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types NA10 and KA13. When it is controlled to the second state, it is sufficient if, for example, the jackpot game state corresponding to one of the jackpot types NA09 to NA11 ends. It suffices if, for example, the case of the jackpot control example AKC12 can be controlled to the second state at a high rate.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged in the third advantageous state in which the number of unit games is small, and to improve the game interest related to the variable display.

[4] The variable display pattern determining means determines whether the display is controlled to the first state after the end of the second advantageous state and the second advantageous state in response to the variable display that triggers the control to the second advantageous state. The variable display pattern can be determined using the common first data in the case where the control is performed to the second state after the end of the third advantageous state. The variable display pattern can be determined using common second data in the case of controlling to the first state after the termination of the three advantageous states and the case of controlling to the second state after the termination of the third advantageous state. There may be. Here, the common first data may be, for example, table data of a variation pattern determination table designated when variation pattern type CB3-4 is selected. Common second data may be, for example, table data of a variation pattern determination table specified when variation pattern type CB3-3 is selected.
In such a configuration, by increasing the commonality of the variable display and making it difficult to recognize whether the state is the first state or the second state, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

[5] The variable display pattern that can be determined in response to the variable display that triggers control to the second advantageous state includes the first specific pattern in the case of being controlled to the second state after the end of the second advantageous state. , the variable display pattern determinable corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the third advantageous state includes a second specific pattern in the case of being controlled to the second state after the end of the third advantageous state; One specific pattern may have a longer variable display period than the second specific pattern. Here, the first specific pattern may be any one of the variation patterns PB3-3 to PB3-8, for example. The second specific pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB3-1. The variable display period may be long in the variable display control example AKC21, for example.
With such a configuration, when the variable display period is long, it is possible to increase the expectation of being controlled to the second advantageous state in which the number of unit games is more than the third advantageous state, thereby improving the interest in the game related to the variable display. can.

[6] The variable display pattern determining means selects the second variable display pattern after the end of the second advantageous state as the variable display pattern capable of executing the value notification in response to the first variable display execution count during the special state. It may be possible to determine a common variable display pattern in the case of being controlled to the state and the case of being controlled to the second state after the end of the third advantageous state. Here, the common variable display pattern may be the variation pattern PB3-2, for example.
In such a configuration, by making it difficult to recognize whether the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state occurs when the variable display is performed the first number of times, the interest in the game related to the variable display is improved. can be done.

[7] A case where starting effect executing means capable of executing a starting effect corresponding to the start of the advantageous state is provided, and the starting effect executing means is controlled to the first state after the end of the second advantageous state; A common performance at the start can be executed in the case of being controlled to the second state after the end of the second advantageous state, and the case of being controlled to the first state after the end of the third advantageous state and the third advantageous state. It may be possible to execute a common start-time presentation in the case where control is performed to the second state after the end of . For example, it is sufficient if the big-hit start performance pattern in the big-hit performance control example AKC13 becomes common corresponding to the maximum number of times of opening the big winning opening.
In such a configuration, by making it difficult to recognize whether the state will be the first state or the second state when the effect at the start is executed, it is possible to improve the game interest related to the variable display.

[8] Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect corresponding to a unit game that can be executed a predetermined number of times in an advantageous state is provided, and the predetermined effect execution means is controlled to the first state after the second advantageous state ends. A common predetermined effect can be executed in the case of control to the second state after the end of the second advantageous state, and the case of being controlled to the first state after the end of the third advantageous state, and the case of being controlled to the second state after the end of the third advantageous state It may be possible to execute a common predetermined effect in the case of being controlled to the second state after the end of the advantageous state. For example, it is sufficient if the effect pattern during the big win in the big win effect control example AKC13 becomes common corresponding to the maximum number of times of opening the big winning opening.
In such a configuration, by making it difficult to recognize whether the state will be the first state or the second state when the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to improve the game interest related to the variable display.

[9] An end effect executing means capable of executing an end effect in response to the end of the advantageous state, wherein the end effect executing means is controlled to the first state after the end of the second advantageous state; A common ending performance can be executed in the case of being controlled to the second state after the end of the second advantageous state, and the case of being controlled to the first state after the end of the third advantageous state and the third advantageous state. It may be possible to execute a common end-time effect in the case where control is performed to the second state after the end of . For example, it is sufficient if the big hit end effect pattern in the big win effect control example AKC13 becomes common corresponding to the maximum number of times the big winning hole is opened.
In such a configuration, by making it difficult to recognize whether the state is the first state or the second state when the end effect is executed, it is possible to improve the game amusement related to the variable display.

[10] A counting means capable of setting counting information corresponding to the termination of the advantageous state, wherein the counting means sets counting information indicating a first specified value when controlled to the first state, and sets the counting information to the second state. It may be possible to set the count information indicating the second specified value when the control is performed so that a common background image can be displayed during the first state and during the second state. Here, the counting means may be, for example, a special period effect specified value buffer or the like. The first designated value may be, for example, 07[H]. The second designated value may be, for example, 0E[H]. The common background image may be, for example, the effect image of the high base medium background in the effect execution example AK101.
In such a configuration, by making it difficult to recognize whether the player is in the first state or the second state based on the display of the background image, it is possible to improve the game interest related to the variable display.

[11] The variable display pattern determining means determines whether the number of variable display executions during the first state is less than the first number of times and the variable display execution number of times during the second state is less than the first number of times. , the variable display pattern may be determined using common determining data. For example, it may be table data of a variation pattern determination table specified when the variation pattern type CB2-1 is selected.
In such a configuration, by increasing the commonality of the variable display and making it difficult to recognize whether the player is in the first state or the second state, it is possible to improve the game interest related to the variable display.

[12] The variable display pattern determining means is different depending on whether the number of variable display executions during the first state is the first number or the number of variable display executions during the second state is the first number. The determining data may be used to determine the variable display pattern. For example, it may be table data of a variation pattern determination table specified when variation pattern types CB1-8 are selected and when variation pattern types CB1-9 are selected.
With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the first number of variable displays, thereby improving the interest in the game related to the variable display.

[13] The variable display pattern determining means performs the first non-specified variable display for the first variable display period when the display result of the variable display performed the first number of times during the first state is not the specified result. A second variable display period that is twice or more as long as the first variable display period when the display result of the variable display in which the pattern can be determined and the number of executions in the second state is the first number is not the specified result. The notification means executes value notification during variable display by the first non-specific pattern, value notification during variable display by the second non-specific pattern and A notification that it is in the second state may be executed. Here, the first variable display period may be, for example, a case where the special figure variation time is 12500 milliseconds. The first non-specific pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB1-8. The second variable display period may be, for example, when the special figure fluctuation time is 29900 milliseconds. The second non-specific pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB1-9. The notification of the second state may be, for example, the effect execution example AK105.
With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the first number of variable displays, thereby improving the interest in the game related to the variable displays.

[14] A specific display means capable of displaying a specific image is provided, and the specific display means displays the specific image while the value notification is executed during the variable display in which the number of executions in the first state is the first number of times. Alternatively, the specific image may be displayed when the value notification is executed during the variable display in which the number of executions in the second state is the first number. Here, the specific image may be, for example, an effect image of the button display AKE01. The specific display means may be, for example, the image display device 5 or the like. Not displaying the specific image may be, for example, effect execution example AK103. Displaying the specific image may be, for example, the effect execution example AK104.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game related to the variable display by executing appropriate notification.

[15] The notification means executes the value notification during the variable display that is executed the first number of times during the special state, and the variable display pattern determination means executes the variable display the number of times the variable display is executed during the special state is less than the first number of times. , a first special pattern capable of executing a first variable display effect with a high rate of being controlled to an advantageous state, and a second variable display effect having a lower rate of being controlled to an advantageous state than the first variable display effect. and any one of a plurality of variable display patterns including a second special pattern capable of executing The means may be capable of determining a variable display pattern having a shorter variable display period than the second special pattern when the number of variable display executions during the special state is a first number. Here, the first variable display effect may be, for example, a reach effect of super reach SPF. The first special pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB2-3. The second variable display effect may be, for example, a reach effect of super reach SPE. The second special pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB2-2. The variable display period of the first special pattern may be, for example, the case where the special figure fluctuation time is 35500 milliseconds. The variable display period of the second special pattern may be, for example, the case where the special figure fluctuation time is 16500 milliseconds. The variable display pattern with a shorter variable display period than the second special pattern is, for example, a variation pattern PB1-8 with a special figure variation time of 12500 milliseconds, a variation pattern PB3-2 with a special figure variation time of 4500 milliseconds, a special A variation pattern PB3-9 having a figure variation time of 11500 milliseconds may be used.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the variable display in which the value notification is executed, thereby improving the game interest related to the variable display.

[16] The variable display pattern determination means is capable of executing a first variable display effect with a high rate of being controlled to an advantageous state when the number of variable display executions during the special state is less than the first number of times. any one of a plurality of variable display patterns including a pattern and a second special pattern capable of executing a second variable display effect whose rate of control to be in an advantageous state is lower than that of the first variable display effect, and A first pattern corresponding to a case where the display result of the variable display whose number of times of execution is the first number during the special state is the specified result, and the display result of the variable display whose number of times of execution is the first number of times during the special state are specified. and a second pattern corresponding to the case where the result is not the result, and the first pattern and the second pattern have a shorter variable display period than the second special pattern. good too. Here, the first variable display effect may be, for example, a reach effect of super reach SPF. The first special pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB2-3. The second special pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB2-2. The first pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB3-2, PB3-9, or the like. The second pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB1-8. The variable display period may be short in the variable display control example AKC31, for example.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the variable display in which the value notification is executed, thereby improving the game interest related to the variable display.

[17] The advantageous state includes a first value advantageous state and a second value advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first value advantageous state, and the variable display pattern determining means determines the number of executions during the special state. The first pattern corresponds to the case where the display result of the variable display is the first number of times is the specific result, and the first pattern corresponds to the case where the display result of the variable display is the first number of executions during the special state is not the specific result. any of a plurality of variable display patterns including a second pattern, wherein the first pattern is a third pattern that can be determined corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the first value advantageous state; , a fourth pattern determinable corresponding to the variable display that triggers control to the second value advantageous state, wherein the variable display period of the third pattern and the fourth pattern is shorter than that of the second pattern. may Here, the first value advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot gaming state in which the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening is one of "02", "04", and "07". The second value advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state in which the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening is "10". The first pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB3-2, PB3-9, or the like. The second pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB1-8, PB1-9, or the like. The third pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB3-2. The fourth pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB3-9. The variable display period may be short if, for example, the effect state selection designated values 0C[H] and 0D[H] in the variable display control example AKC31.
With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of surprise when the first variable display results in a specific result, thereby enhancing the interest in the game related to the variable display.

[18] The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state in which the number of unit games is smaller than that of the first advantageous state, and the variable display pattern determination means executes variable display during the special state. When the number of times is less than the first number of times, one of a plurality of specific variable display patterns can be determined in response to the variable display that triggers the control to the first advantageous state, and the variable display during the special state can be determined. A special variable display pattern can be determined corresponding to the first execution count, and the special variable display pattern has a shorter variable display period than the average variable display period of the plurality of specific variable display patterns. good too. Here, the first advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state in which the maximum value of the number of openings of the big winning opening is "10". The second advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state in which the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening is one of "02", "04", and "07". The specific variable display pattern may be, for example, variation patterns PB3-9 to PB3-11. The special variable display pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB3-2, PB3-9, and the like. The variable display period is short, for example, in the case of the jackpot type KA15 in the variable display control example AKC21, and in the variable display control example AKC31, the variable display result is "jackpot" with the effect state selection specified values 0C [H] and 0D [H]. Any case is acceptable.
With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the first number of variable displays, thereby improving the interest in the game related to the variable display.

[19] The advantageous state includes a first-class advantageous state and a second-class advantageous state, and the variable display pattern determining means corresponds to the first number of variable display executions during the special state. A variable display pattern that can be notified by the notification means can be determined using the specific determination data, and when the number of times the variable display is performed during the special state is less than the first number, the normal determination data The normal determination data makes it possible to determine the first type variable display pattern in response to the variable display that triggers the control to the first type advantageous state, and the second type advantageous state. The second type variable display pattern can be determined in response to the variable display that triggers control to the state, and the data for specific determination is the case of the variable display that triggers control to the first type advantageous state and the second type variable display pattern. It is possible to determine a common type common variable display pattern in the case of variable display that triggers control to the type advantageous state, and to execute notification by the notification means in response to the variable display that does not trigger control to the advantageous state. and the common type variable display pattern may be included in the first type variable display pattern and the second type variable display pattern, and may have a shorter variable display period than the informing variable display pattern. Here, the first type advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state in which the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening is "02". The second type advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot gaming state in which the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening is "04". The specific determination data may be table data of a variation pattern determination table specified when, for example, the variation pattern types CB1-8, CB1-9, CB4-1, and CB4-2 are selected. The normal determination data may be table data of a variation pattern determination table that is specified when, for example, the variation pattern types CB2-1, CB3-2 to CB3-5 are selected. The first type variable display pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2. The second type variable display pattern may be, for example, variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-8. The type-common variable display pattern may be, for example, the variation pattern PB3-2. The notification variable display pattern may be, for example, variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9. The variable display period may be short if, for example, the variation pattern PB3-2 is compared with the variation patterns PB1-8 and PB1-9 in the variable display control example AKC32.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the data volume, increase the degree of surprise when the variable display results in a specific result, and improve the interest in the game related to the variable display.

[20] The variable display pattern determination means uses the specific determination data to determine a variable display pattern that can be notified by the notification means in response to the first number of variable display executions during the special state. The variable display pattern can be determined using normal determination data and can be determined using specific determination data when the number of variable display executions during the special state is less than the first number of times. The total number of variable display patterns may be less than the total number of variable display patterns that can be determined using normal determination data. Here, the specific determination data may be table data of a variation pattern determination table specified when, for example, the variation pattern types CB1-8, CB1-9, CB4-1, and CB4-2 are selected. The normal determination data may be table data of a variation pattern determination table that is specified when, for example, the variation pattern types CB2-1, CB3-2 to CB3-5 are selected. The fact that the total number is small is, for example, the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-11 in the variable display control example AKC21 and the variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2-3 in the variable display control example AKC31, which are compared to the total number "13". If the total number of PB1-8, PB1-9, PB3-2, and PB3-9 is "4", it will suffice.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the data capacity and improve the amusement of the game related to the variable display.

[21] In the first state, the probability of being controlled to be in an advantageous state is higher than in the normal state, and the variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state until the variable display is executed the first number of times. In the second state, the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state is the same as in the normal state, and the variable display is executed a second number of times in such a manner that the variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state. The variable display pattern determining means can determine the variable display pattern using the first determination data until the number of times the variable display is performed in the second state reaches the first number. Yes, after the number of executions of variable display during the second state exceeds the first number, the variable display pattern can be determined using the second determination data, and the variable display pattern can be determined using the second determination data The display pattern may have a shorter average variable display period than the variable display pattern determinable using the first determination data. Here, the first determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS04. The second determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS02. The fact that the average variable display period is short means that, for example, the variation pattern type CB2-1 includes the variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2-3, whereas the variation pattern types CB1-2 and CB1-3 include the variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2. It is acceptable as long as it does not include -3.
With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the variable display during the second state, thereby improving the game interest related to the variable display.

[22] The variable display pattern that can be determined using the first determination data is a variable display that can notify whether or not to execute a specific effect and control to an advantageous state after the ready-to-win state is established in the variable display. A variable display pattern that includes a pattern and is determinable using the second determination data may not include a rendering variable display pattern. Here, the specific effect may be, for example, super reach SPE, reach effect of SPF, or the like. The effect variable display pattern may be, for example, the variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2-3.
With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the variable display during the second state, thereby improving the game interest related to the variable display.

[23] The advantageous state includes a specific advantageous state in which a specific condition can be established, and the special state control means, based on the establishment of the specific condition during the specific advantageous state, shifts to the first special state after the specific advantageous state ends. controllable, based on non-satisfaction of a specific condition during a specific advantageous state, can be controlled to a second special state after the specific advantageous state ends, and the first special state and the second special state are controlled a first number of times; It is a state in which variable display is likely to be performed until variable display is performed, and the variable display pattern determining means selects the first The variable display pattern can be determined using the special determination data, and the second special determination data is used to vary the variable display pattern in response to the fact that the number of times the variable display is performed during the second special state is less than the first number of times. The display pattern can be determined, and corresponds to the case where the variable display is executed the first number of times during the first special state and the case where the variable display is executed the first number of times during the second special state. Therefore, the variable display pattern may be determined using the third special determination data. Here, the specific condition may be, for example, that the specific area passage flag is turned on. The specific advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot game state corresponding to jackpot types KA12 to KA15. The first special state may be, for example, a high-probability high base state with a time-saving counter initial value "70" corresponding to V winning. The second special state may be, for example, a low-probability-high base state with a time-saving counter initial value corresponding to no V winning, "70". The first special determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS03. The second special determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS04. The third special determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS08.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the data volume and appropriately perform the variable display up to the first number of times, thereby enhancing the interest in the game related to the variable display.

[24] A variable winning means having a specific area and capable of changing between a first change state in which game media can enter and a second change state in which game media cannot enter, wherein the specific area is set during a specific advantageous state. A specific condition is established by the passage of the game medium, and the first state is a state in which the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than in the normal state, and the variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, The second state may be a state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is the same as in the normal state, and in which variable display is more likely to be performed than in the normal state. Here, the specific area may be, for example, the V winning area 51 or the like. The first change state may be, for example, an open state. The second changed state may be, for example, a closed state. The variable winning means may be, for example, the special variable winning ball device 50 or the like.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the data volume and appropriately perform the variable display up to the first number of times, thereby enhancing the interest in the game related to the variable display.

[25] The advantageous state includes a special advantageous state in which a specific condition is difficult to be satisfied, and the special state control means, based on the establishment of the specific condition during the special advantageous state, shifts to a third special state after the special advantageous state ends. controllable, based on non-establishment of a specific condition during the special advantageous state, controllable to a fourth special state after the end of the special advantageous state, the third special state and the fourth special state being repeated a second number of times; It is a state in which variable display is likely to be performed until variable display is performed, and the variable display pattern determining means selects the first The variable display pattern can be determined using the special determination data, and the second special determination data can be used in response to the fact that the number of times the variable display is executed during the fourth special state is less than the first number of times. The display pattern can be determined, and corresponds to the case where the variable display is executed the first number of times during the third special state and the case where the variable display is executed the first number of times during the fourth special state. , the variable display pattern can be determined using the fourth special determination data, and when the number of times the variable display is executed during the third special state exceeds the first number of times, and when the variable display pattern is executed during the fourth special state It may be possible to determine the variable display pattern using common determination data when the number of times of execution exceeds the first number of times. Here, the special advantageous state may be, for example, a jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot types NA09 to NA11. The third special state may be, for example, a high-probability high-base state such as a time-saving counter initial value "10000" corresponding to V winning. The fourth special state may be, for example, a low-probability-high base state with a time-saving counter initial value corresponding to no V winning, "10000". The first special determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS03. The second special determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS04. The fourth special determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS09. The common determination data may be, for example, table data corresponding to the reference table TS02.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in data volume and appropriately execute variable display exceeding the first number of times, thereby improving the game interest related to variable display.

1... Pachinko game machine 4A... First special symbol display device 4B... Second special symbol display device 5... Image display device 11... Main board 12... Production control board 50... Special variable winning ball device 51... V winning area 100... Game Control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
special state control means capable of controlling a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state;
variable display pattern determination means capable of determining a variable display pattern;
an informing means capable of executing a plurality of types of informing including value informing of the value obtained by the player;
The special state control means is
when a specific condition is satisfied during the advantageous state, control is possible to a first special state after the advantageous state ends;
when the specific condition is not satisfied during the advantageous state, control to a second special state is possible after the advantageous state ends;
The first special state and the second special state are states in which variable display is likely to be executed until variable display is executed a first number of times,
The variable display pattern determining means
A variable display pattern can be determined using the first special determination data in response to the fact that the number of times variable display is performed during the first special state is less than the first number of times, and
A variable display pattern can be determined using the second special determination data in response to the fact that the number of times variable display is performed during the second special state is less than the first number of times, and
In response to the case where the number of times variable display is executed during the first special state is the first number and the case where the number of times variable display is executed during the second special state is the first number, a third the variable display pattern can be determined using the special determining data;
The third special determination data is data that enables determination of a notification variable display pattern capable of executing the value notification by the notification means,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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