JP2023013604A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest by a storage performance.SOLUTION: A game machine has a first part for storing a stock acquisition image and a second part for displaying a stock release cut-in image related to a stock image before starting a notice performance, can display the stock acquisition image in a read-ahead varying stock accumulation display area in a mode of a read ahead varying stock image in a read-ahead variation, and can display the stock acquisition image in the varying stock accumulation display area in a mode of the stock image in the variation in the first part, and can display the stock release cut-in image on an image display device in the second part. A degree of expectation toward a jackpot is higher when storing the stock acquisition image in a read-ahead variation and using the same for a target variation (the variation) than when storing the stock acquisition image in the variation and using the same for the variation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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.

In a pachinko game machine or the like as a game machine, for example, there is an effect of stocking characters at normal times, and a performance image in which the selected character mainly appears is disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2014-045833 A

The stock effect described in Patent Literature 1 also enhances the player's interest, but there is still room for improvement in the stock effect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to improve a gaming machine that executes a stock effect to enhance interest.

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player (for example, a big win, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
Equipped with production execution means (for example, production control CPU etc.) capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a notice effect such as a spinning effect, etc.),
It is possible to execute a storage effect (for example, stock effect etc.) that suggests that the specific effect will be executed before the specific effect is executed,
The storage effect is
Special images (for example, stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, stock images during prefetch fluctuation 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during a storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific effect is executed A first part that can be displayed for storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the stock effect period),
A second part (for example, a stock effect (I4) in FIG. 35, which is the period of
consists of
The production executing means is
The first part can be executed in a specific variable display (e.g., look-ahead variation, etc.) before a predetermined variable display (e.g., the variation, etc.) in which the specific effect is performed,
The first part can be executed in a predetermined variable display in which the specific effect is executed,
The display means is
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the special image is displayed in the first display mode (for example, the stock image during the foreseeing fluctuation) in the first display area (for example, the stock retention display area during the foreseeing fluctuation). can be displayed with
When the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, the special image can be displayed in a second display mode (such as a stock image) in a second display area (such as the stock retention display area during fluctuation). and
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, and then the second part is executed in the predetermined variable display and the specific effect is executed (for example, the stock effect is executed in the predictive fluctuation, and the stock image is released from the stock image Displaying a cut-in image, executing a spinning effect, etc.), the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, and then the second part is executed in the predetermined variable display and the specific effect is executed. There is a high expectation that the control will be in an advantageous state compared to when (for example, the stock effect is executed with the fluctuation, the stock release cut-in image is displayed from the stock image, and the spinning effect is executed, etc.).

According to this feature, when the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state is higher than when the first part is executed in the predetermined variable display. It is possible to draw attention to the timing at which the part is executed, and furthermore, the display area and display mode in which the special image is displayed differ depending on the timing at which the first part is executed, so the first part is executed in the specific variable display. can be suggested.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of production|presentation control main processing. It is a figure which shows an example of production|presentation control process processing. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a jackpot in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state, and the numerical range of loss with a time saving. It is explanatory drawing which shows a time saving frequency determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the name and content of each main control command; It is an explanatory view showing game control main processing. It is an explanatory view showing a special symbol normal process. It is an explanatory view showing a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows special design stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows special design stop processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of state transition in the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing about play time. It is explanatory drawing about play time. It is explanatory drawing about play time. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of pre-reading notice setting processing; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of variable display start setting processing; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetching notice execution setting process; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an image displayed on the image display device when a prefetching stock effect is executed as a prefetching preview effect; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a foretelling effect that is executed in correspondence with a character; It is an explanatory diagram when the look-ahead stock effect is executed. It is an explanatory diagram when the stock effect is executed with the variation. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram when the stock effect is executed as the advance notice effect in the fluctuation after the prefetching fluctuation after the prefetching stock effect is executed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a stock effect is executed in a variable display in which a spinning effect is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a stock effect is executed in a variable display in which a spinning effect is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a stock effect is executed in a variable display in which a spinning effect is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a stock effect is executed in a variable display in which a spinning effect is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a stock effect is executed in a variable display in which a spinning effect is executed; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a round and round effect when a stock effect is not executed in response to the round and round effect; It is explanatory drawing of the production|presentation which occurs in production|presentation round and round. It is explanatory drawing of the production|presentation which occurs in production|presentation round and round. It is explanatory drawing of the production|presentation which occurs in production|presentation round and round. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of types of candidate images displayed in a round and round effect; It is explanatory drawing about the execution time of promotion before round round production, round round production, and promotion after round round production. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of accompanying displays that may occur when multiple stock images are acquired; FIG. 10 is a detailed explanatory diagram of the accompanying display; It is explanatory drawing about the execution ratio of a stock production|presentation, and a big-hit expectation degree. It is explanatory drawing about the execution ratio of a stock production|presentation, and a big-hit expectation degree. It is explanatory drawing about the execution ratio of a stock production|presentation, and a big-hit expectation degree. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed by each stock character; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed by each stock character; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed by each stock character; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed by each stock character; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed by each stock character; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed by each stock character; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed by each stock character;

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(characteristic part 666SKY mode)

(SKY2021-666) The game machine of form 1-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player (for example, a big win, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
Equipped with production execution means (for example, production control CPU etc.) capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a notice effect such as a spinning effect, etc.),
It is possible to execute a storage effect (for example, stock effect etc.) that suggests that the specific effect will be executed before the specific effect is executed,
The storage effect is
Special images (for example, stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, stock images during prefetch fluctuation 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during a storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific effect is executed A first part that can be displayed for storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the stock effect period),
A second part (for example, a stock effect (I4) in FIG. 35, which is the period of
consists of
The production executing means is
The first part can be executed in a specific variable display (e.g., look-ahead variation, etc.) before a predetermined variable display (e.g., the variation, etc.) in which the specific effect is performed,
The first part can be executed in a predetermined variable display in which the specific effect is executed,
The display means is
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the special image is displayed in the first display mode (for example, the stock image during the prediction change) in the first display area (for example, the stock retention display area during the prediction change). can be displayed with
When the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, the special image can be displayed in a second display mode (such as a stock image) in a second display area (such as the stock retention display area during fluctuation). and
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, and then the second part is executed in the predetermined variable display and the specific effect is executed (for example, the stock effect is executed in the predictive fluctuation, and the stock image is released from the stock image display a cut-in image and perform a spinning effect), the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, and then the second part is executed in the predetermined variable display and the specific effect is executed. There is a high expectation that the control will be in an advantageous state compared to when (for example, the stock effect is executed with the fluctuation, the stock release cut-in image is displayed from the stock image, and the spinning effect is executed, etc.).

According to this feature, when the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state is higher than when the first part is executed in the predetermined variable display. It is possible to draw attention to the timing at which the part is executed, and furthermore, the display area and display mode in which the special image is displayed differ depending on the timing at which the first part is executed, so the first part is executed in the specific variable display. can be suggested.

The gaming machine of form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1, comprising light emitting means (eg, main lamp, frame lamp, etc.),
and a light emission control means (for example, a lamp control board, etc.) capable of controlling the light emission means,
The light emission control means controls when the special image in the first display mode is displayed in the first display area in the specific variable display and when the special image in the second display mode is displayed in the second display area in the predetermined variable display. When the special image is displayed, it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light in a different light emission mode (for example, a pink light emission mode, a purple light emission mode, a green light emission mode, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to specify the variable display in which the specific effect is executed by the light emitting mode of the light emitting means, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1, comprising sound output means (for example, a sound control board, etc.),
The sound output means outputs when the first part is executed and the special image is displayed in the specific variable display, and when the first part is executed and the special image is displayed in the predetermined variable display. , it is possible to output different types of effect sounds (for example, predetermined effect sounds and special effect sounds).

According to this feature, it is possible to specify whether the special image is displayed in the specific variable display or the predetermined variable display depending on the type of the effect sound, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-3,
Equipped with sound output means,
the special images include a first special image (eg, stock acquired image 666SKY005, etc.) and a second special image (eg, stock acquired image 666SKY008, etc.);
The sound output means outputs different types of effect sounds (for example, special effect sound A and special effect sound D) when the first special image is displayed and when the second special image is displayed. Output is possible.

According to this feature, it is possible to specify which of the first special image and the second special image is displayed according to the type of the effect sound, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-4,
The special images include a first special image (eg, stock image 666SKY05, etc.) and a second special image (eg, stock image 666SKY008, etc.),
When the second special image is displayed, the expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first special image is displayed,
The first special image and the second special image displayed in the first display mode in the first display area in the specific variable display have the same size, and in the predetermined variable display, the second display area. The first special image and the second special image that are displayed in the second display mode in the second display mode have different sizes (for example, the stock image in FIG. 29, etc.).

According to this feature, it becomes easy to specify whether the specific variable display or the predetermined variable display is performed by the sizes of the first special image and the second special image. It becomes easy to identify which of the two special images is an advantageous image.

The gaming machine of form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-5,
When the specific variable display ends and the predetermined variable display starts, a special effect (for example, a cut-in image, etc.) is executed, and the special image is displayed in the second display mode in the second display area.

According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect of the special effect when the special image is displayed from the first display area to the second display area.

The gaming machine of form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-6,
The special images include a first special image (eg, stock image 666SKY05, etc.) and a second special image (eg, stock image 666SKY008, etc.),
In the first display area, a first storage display position where the first special image can be stored and displayed (for example, the leftmost display position of the stock retention display area during the foreseeing fluctuation), and the second special image. There is a second storage display position where storage display is possible (for example, the rightmost display position of the stock storage display area during predictive fluctuation),
In the specific variable display, when the first special image is retained and displayed at the first retained display position and the second special image is not retained and displayed at the second retained display position, the second retained display position is displayed. It is possible to display a predetermined image (for example, a silhouette image) indicating that the second special image is not stored and displayed.

According to this feature, it is possible to preferably specify the status of the accumulation display in the first display area, and to increase the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-7,
a movable body (for example, the movable body 32, etc.);
A movable body control means (for example, a production control board, etc.) capable of controlling the movement of the movable body,
The second display area is provided within a range in which the movable body can operate,
The movable body control means restricts the movement of the movable body when the special image in the second display mode is displayed in the second display area (for example, when the stock image is stocked, the movement of the movable body is restricted). restrict the movement of the body 32, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the special image displayed in the second display area from becoming difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body.

(characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-667) The game machine of form 2-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player (for example, a big win, etc.),
Equipped with production execution means (for example, production control CPU etc.) capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a notice effect such as a spinning effect, etc.),
It is possible to execute a storage effect (for example, stock effect etc.) that suggests that the specific effect will be executed before the specific effect is executed,
The storage effect is
Special images (for example, stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, stock images during prefetch fluctuation 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during a storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific effect is executed A first part that can be displayed for storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the stock effect period),
A second part (for example, a stock effect (I4) in FIG. 35, which is the period of
consists of
The specific effect includes a first specific effect (for example, intense heat cut-in etc.) and a second specific effect (for example, spinning effect etc.),
The special images include a first special image (e.g. stock image 666SKY012 etc.), a second special image (e.g. stock image 666SKY010 etc.) and a third special image (e.g. stock image 666SKY009 etc.),
As an execution pattern of the storage effect,
a first execution pattern (e.g., FIG. 55, etc.) suggesting execution of the first specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect related to the first special image at a timing before the first specific effect is executed;
At the timing before the second specific effect is executed, a pre-stage effect related to the second special image is executed, and a second execution pattern suggesting execution of the second specific effect (for example, the spinning effect is the stock image 666SKY010 can also be executed, FIG. 30 etc.),
a third execution pattern (e.g., FIG. 50, etc.) suggesting execution of the second specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect related to the third special image at a timing before the second specific effect is executed;
there is
When the stored performance is executed in the first execution pattern, when the stored performance is executed in the second execution pattern, and when the stored performance is executed in the third execution pattern, the advantageous Expectations that are controlled by the state are different (for example, "heat cut-in">"strong SP reach transition">"title change (color)">"promotion after round and round production">"holdchange">"expectation up (star)” > “round and round production”, which is designed to have a high expectation for a big hit, such as the look-ahead in FIG. 49).

According to this feature, there are special images suggesting the first specific effect and special images suggesting the second specific effect. In addition, there are a plurality of types of special images for which the second specific effect is suggested, and the degree of expectation for being controlled in an advantageous state also differs depending on the type of the special image, so that the degree of attention to the special image is further increased. can be done.

The gaming machine of form 2-2 is the gaming machine according to form 2-1,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a third specific effect (for example, promotion after round and round effect) related to the second specific effect in the second specific effect,
When the second specified performance including the execution of the third specified performance is executed, the state is controlled to be more advantageous than when the second specified performance not including the execution of the third specified performance is executed. (For example, there is a first pattern that executes ``round and round production'' and a third pattern that does not include ``promotion before round and round production'' and includes ``promotion after round and round production'', When the variable display is executed according to the jackpot variation pattern, when the "round and round effect" is executed, the ratio of execution in the order of the 3rd pattern > the 1st pattern is high),
When the second special image is displayed without displaying the third special image, the state is more advantageous than when the third special image is displayed without displaying the second special image. Expectations to be controlled are high (for example, SKY1-1, SKY1-2, etc. in FIG. 49),
When the second specific effect and the third specific effect are executed during one variable display, the stored effect can be executed a plurality of times (for example, a pattern in which a plurality of stock images are stored is is existence, etc.), and
As an execution pattern of the stored effect, a pre-stage effect related to the second special image is executed at a timing before the third specific effect is executed, and a fourth effect suggesting that the third specific effect is executed. There is an execution pattern (for example, when the standby image changes to the stock release cut-in image, the dark effect is executed, and the stock image of "jam" is the target of the announcement, and the "round and round effect promotion" is executed, FIG. 52, etc.),
The retention effect according to the fourth execution pattern is executed after the retention effect according to the third execution pattern (for example, after the "round and round effect" is completed, the standby image displayed until (B11) is released as stock. While changing to a cut-in image, a darkening effect is executed, and "promoting after round and round effect", which the stock image of "jam" is targeted for notice, is executed, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the execution pattern when the stored effect is executed a plurality of times.

The gaming machine of form 2-3 is the gaming machine according to form 2-1 and form 2-2,
The execution period of the third specific effect is shorter than the execution period of the second specific effect. (For example, the execution time of the round and round effect is 7 seconds, and the promotion after the round and round effect is 5 seconds, etc.)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the extension of the execution period when the third specific effect is executed together with the second specific effect.

The gaming machine of form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-3,
The first specific effect is an effect that is not suggested by the second special image and the third special image, and is only suggested by the first special image (for example, intense heat cut-in, FIG. 55, etc.). be.

According to this feature, it is possible to heighten expectations when the first special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-4,
The specific effect includes a third specific effect (for example, pending change effect, etc.) and a fourth specific effect (for example, expectation level up (star), etc.),
The second special image includes, as a suggestion target, the third specific effect that is not a suggestion target of the first special image and the third special image (for example, a hold change effect that the "jam" stock image is a notice target). other stock images are not executed, etc.), and the third special image includes the fourth specific effect, which is not the suggestion target of the first special image and the second special image (for example, "Nana" stock images are subject to advance notice (stars), other stock images are not executed, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to heighten expectations when the second special image or the third special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-5,
Equipped with motion detection means (for example, push button 31B, etc.) that can detect the motion of the player,
The second specific effect is a effect that does not use the action detection means, and the first specific effect is an effect that uses the action detection means (for example, intense heat cut-in, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the special feeling of the first specific effect.

The gaming machine of form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-6,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a black effect, etc.) for emphasizing the preceding effect when executing the preceding effect,
The special effect is a effect that reduces the visibility of effect images other than the preceding image displayed by the preceding effect.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the preceding stage effect.

The gaming machine of form 2-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-7,
There is a case where the storage effect is not executed before the execution of the specific effect, and when the storage effect is executed, the expectation that the advantageous state is controlled is higher than when the storage effect is not executed (for example , When the variable display is executed according to the jackpot variation pattern, when the ``round and round effect'' is executed, the degree of expectation that the ``stock effect'' will be executed before the ``round and round effect'' is designed to be high. etc).

According to this feature, it is possible to heighten expectations when the retention effect is executed.

A plurality of the special images can be stored and displayed,
As an order in which a plurality of special images are stored and displayed, a first pattern for storing and displaying the first special image prior to the second special image or the third special image, and the second special image or the first special image. and a second pattern in which the first special image is retained and displayed after the third special image, and when the first special image is retained and displayed by the first pattern, the second pattern is displayed. The degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the 1 special image is stored and displayed. A design that raises the expectation that it will be controlled in an advantageous state to acquire a stock image that has a high expectation of a big hit by itself even at the timing).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the order in which the plurality of special images are stored and displayed.

(characteristic part 666SKY mode)

(SKY2021-668) The game machine of form 3-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player (for example, a big win, etc.),
Equipped with production execution means (for example, production system CPU etc.) capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a notice effect such as a spinning effect, etc.),
It is possible to execute a storage effect (for example, stock effect etc.) that suggests that the specific effect will be executed before the specific effect is executed,
The storage effect is
Special images (for example, stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, stock images during prefetch fluctuation 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during a storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific effect is executed A first part that can be displayed for storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the stock effect period),
A second part (for example, a stock effect (I4) in FIG. 35, which is the period of
consists of
The specific effect includes a first specific effect (for example, title change (color), etc.) and a second specific effect (for example, spinning effect, etc.),
The special images include a first special image (e.g. stock image 666SKY011 etc.), a second special image (e.g. stock image 666SKY010 etc.) and a third special image (e.g. stock image 666SKY009 etc.),
As an execution pattern of the storage effect,
a first execution pattern (e.g., FIG. 54, etc.) suggesting execution of the first specific effect by executing a preceding stage effect related to the first special image at a timing before the first specific effect is executed;
At the timing before the second specific effect is executed, a pre-stage effect related to the second special image is executed, and a second execution pattern suggesting execution of the second specific effect (for example, the spinning effect is the stock image 666SKY010 can also be executed, FIG. 50 etc.), and
a third execution pattern (e.g., FIG. 50, etc.) suggesting execution of the second specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect related to the third special image at a timing before the second specific effect is executed;
there is
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute the first part by a first pooled pattern that pools and displays the first special image and the second special image (for example, SKY2-2 in FIG. 48),
It is possible to execute the first part by means of a second retention pattern that retains and displays the second special image and the third special image (for example, SKY2-1 and SKY2-4 in FIG. 48),
When the first part is executed according to the second storage pattern, the expected degree of control to the advantageous state is higher than when the first part is executed according to the first storage pattern (for example, When the stock effect is executed with the ``round and round effect'' and the ``upgrade after the round and round effect'' as notice targets, SKY 2-4 that displays the accompanying display is likely to be selected, and the ``round and round effect'' and ``pending change'' are announced. When the stock effect is executed as a target, SKY 2-1, which does not display the accompanying display, is likely to be selected. In the case where "round and round direction" and "round and round direction promotion" are executed, even if the stock characters are the same, SKY2-4 is more likely to be selected than SKY2-1, etc.).

According to this feature, when a plurality of special images are stored and displayed, the second stored pattern is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than the first stored pattern. It is possible to draw attention to the retention pattern when multiple retentions are displayed.

The gaming machine of form 3-2 is the gaming machine according to form 3-1,
The time when the first specific effect is executed as the suggestion target of the first special image is higher than the time when the second specific effect is executed as the suggestion target of the second special image or the third special image. The degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state is high (for example, "hot cut-in">"strong SP reach transition">"title change (color)">"promotion after round and round production">"holdchange">"expectation The degree of expectation for a big hit is designed to be high in the order of "degree up (star)">"round and round production", such as the look-ahead in FIG. 49).

According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the first specific effect, which is the suggestion target of the first special image, is executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 3-3 is the gaming machine according to form 3-1,
When the second specific effect is executed as the suggestion target of the second special image, the state is controlled to be more advantageous than when the second specific effect is executed as the suggestion target of the third special image. (For example, it is designed so that the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "Rim">"Mumu">"Jam">"Nana", the look-ahead and the corresponding in FIG. 49, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the second special image and the third special image suggested the execution of the second specific effect, thereby increasing the amusement of the game.

The gaming machine of form 3-4 is the gaming machine according to form 3-1,
A plurality of the special images can be stored and displayed,
When a plurality of special images are stored and displayed, a special image (for example, accompanying display) can be displayed according to a combination of the special images.

This feature can draw attention to the combination of special images.

The gaming machine of form 3-5 is the gaming machine according to forms 3-1 to 3-4,
The special images include a first special image (for example, accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062, etc.) and a second special image (for example, accompanying display "EXCELLENT "666SKY063 etc.) and
Either the first special image or the second special image can be displayed by a combination of one of the special images (for example, a combination of stock images of Nana, Mumu, Jam, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to which special image is displayed when a plurality of special images are displayed in one combination.

The gaming machine of form 3-6 is the gaming machine according to form 3-5,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a black effect, etc.) for emphasizing the preceding effect when executing the preceding effect,
The special effect is a effect that reduces the visibility of effect images other than the preceding image displayed by the preceding effect.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the preceding stage effect.

(characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-669) The game machine of form 4-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player (for example, a big win, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
Equipped with production execution means (for example, production control CPU etc.) capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a notice effect such as a spinning effect, etc.),
It is possible to execute a storage effect (for example, stock effect etc.) that suggests that the specific effect will be executed before the specific effect is executed,
The storage effect is
Special images (for example, stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, stock images during prefetch fluctuation 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during a storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific effect is executed A first part that can be displayed for storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the stock effect period),
A second part (for example, a stock effect (I4) in FIG. 35, which is the period of
consists of
The special images include a first special image (eg, stock image 666SKY009, etc.) and a second special image (eg, stock image 666SKY010, etc.),
As the retained display pattern in the first part, there is a specific retained display pattern (for example, SKY2-1, SKY2-4, etc.) that retains and displays both the first special image and the second special image,
The display means can display a special image (for example, accompanying display) when the first part is executed according to the specific stored display pattern,
The case where the first part is executed according to the specific reserved display pattern and the special image is displayed is more advantageous than the case where the first part is executed according to the specific reserved display pattern and the special image is not displayed. Expectations to be controlled are high (for example, SKY2-1, SKY2-4, etc.).

According to this feature, when a plurality of special images are stored and displayed, it is possible to raise interest in the game by making the player pay attention to whether or not the special image is displayed and making the player expect that the special image will be displayed.

The gaming machine of form 4-2 is the gaming machine according to form 4-1,
The special images include a first special image (for example, accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062, etc.) and a second special image (for example, accompanying display "EXCELLENT 666SKY063 etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to which special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of form 4-3 is the gaming machine according to form 4-1,
The special image is displayed from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction (for example, displayed in a cut-in manner from the upper right side to the lower left side of the image display device 5).

According to this feature, it is possible to attract attention by giving a feature to the way the special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of form 4-4 is the gaming machine according to form 4-1,
The timing at which the special image is displayed is when a plurality of the special images are accumulated and displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, two stock images ("Nana" and "Jam") are displayed in the stock accumulation display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation. etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the timing at which a plurality of special images are stored and displayed.

The gaming machine of form 4-5 is the gaming machine according to form 4-1,
When the first special image is displayed and when the second special image is displayed, a sound effect that is output along with the display (for example, output in the order of "EXCELLENT">"GREAT">"GOOD" design for a longer period, etc.) are different.

According to this feature, it is possible to audibly recognize which special image has been displayed by changing the effect sound when the special image is displayed according to the type of the special image.

(characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-670) The game machine of form 5-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player (for example, a big win, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
Equipped with production execution means (for example, production control CPU etc.) capable of executing production,
The display means displays a plurality of types of candidate images (for example, presentation It is possible to display multiple candidate images with development destinations, etc.
The production executing means is
A determination effect (for example, spinning effect, etc.) for determining and displaying any one of the plurality of candidate images can be executed,
when the first candidate image is determined and displayed by the determination effect, a first corresponding effect (for example, SP reach A, etc.) can be executed;
A second corresponding effect (for example, SP reach B, etc.) can be executed when the second candidate image is determined and displayed by the determined effect,
Before executing the first corresponding effect or the second corresponding effect, it is possible to execute a promotion effect (e.g., promotion before spinning effect, promotion after spinning effect, etc.) during execution of the determination effect. and
A first timing before any one of the plurality of candidate images is determined and displayed in the decision effect (for example, promotion before round and round effect, FIG. 40 (D5)), and a plurality of candidate images in the decision effect The promotion effect can be executed at a second timing when one of the candidate images is determined and displayed (for example, promotion after spinning effect, FIG. 42),
In the decision effect, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the promotion effect is executed at the second timing than when the promotion effect is executed at the first timing (for example, , The execution pattern of "round and round production" is the first pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "promotion before round and round production" and "promotion after round and round production", and the first pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "promotion before round and round production" A second pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "promotion", a third pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "round and round production promotion" and includes "round and round production promotion", and a "round and round production before promotion". A fourth pattern that executes "round and round direction" including "promotion" and "round and round direction post promotion", and a fourth pattern that executes "round and round direction" including "round and round direction promotion" x 2 without "round and round direction promotion" There are 6 patterns, ie, 5 patterns and a 6th pattern for executing "round and round performance" including "promotion before round and round performance" and "promotion after round and round performance"×2. , when the "round and round effect" is executed, the ratio of execution in the order of 6th pattern > 5th pattern > 4th pattern > 3rd pattern > 2nd pattern > 1st pattern is high).

According to this feature, the expectation for the promotion production being executed during the execution of the decision production is given to increase the interest in the game, and further, the execution timing of the multiple promotion productions is provided and the degree of expectation is different. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the promotion performance is executed at the execution timing of , thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 5-2 is the gaming machine according to form 5-1,
When executing the promotion effect, it is possible to display a special image (for example, stock image 666SKY010, etc.) suggesting that the promotion effect is executed before the promotion effect is executed.

According to this feature, it is possible to heighten the sense of anticipation for execution of the promotion effect by means of the special image.

The gaming machine of form 5-3 is the gaming machine according to form 5-2,
The promotion effect can be executed multiple times in one variable display,
When the promotion effect is executed multiple times, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the promotion effect is executed once (for example, the execution pattern of "round and round effect" is " Execute the first pattern that executes ``Guru-Guru production'' that does not include ``Promotion before ``Guru-Guru'' and ``Promotion after ``Guru-Guru'' and ``Guru-Guru'' that includes ``Promotion before ``Guru-Guru'' and does not include ``Promotion after ``Guru-Guru'' A second pattern that executes a "round and round production" that does not include "promotion before round and round" and includes "promotion after round and round", and a pattern that includes "promotion before round and round" and "promotion after round and round" A fourth pattern that executes "round and round production", a fifth pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "promotion before round and round production" and includes "promotion after round and round production" x 2, "promotion before round and round production" and There are six patterns, including a sixth pattern for executing "round and round production" including "promotion after round and round production" x 2. When the variable display is executed according to the big hit variation pattern, when the "round and round production" is executed, the sixth pattern is executed. 6 pattern > 5th pattern > 4th pattern > 3rd pattern > 2nd pattern > 1st pattern are executed in this order.

According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of executions of the promotion effect and enhance the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 5-4 is the gaming machine according to form 5-3,
The promotion effect executed at the second timing has a longer execution period than the promotion effect executed at the first timing. is 3 seconds, etc.).

According to this feature, the degree of expectation that the promotion effect executed at the second timing is controlled to be in an advantageous state is high, and the execution period is long, so that the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of form 5-5 is the gaming machine according to form 5-2,
At the first timing, the promotion effect can be executed for a plurality of the candidate images (for example, promotion before round and round effect is a effect that can promote a plurality of candidate displays);
At the second timing, the promotion effect can be executed for the candidate image that has been determined and displayed (for example, the promotion after the spinning effect can be performed from the first candidate image (candidate image “weak SP” 666SKY040) stopped and displayed. is also an advantageous candidate image (candidate image “strong SP” 666SKY041) is stopped and displayed).

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by providing variations in the way the promotion effect is shown.

The gaming machine of form 5-6 is the gaming machine according to form 5-1,
At the first timing, the first object image (for example, the promotion image 666SKY053 is displayed, etc.) acts on the candidate image to perform the promotion effect,
At the second timing, a second object image (for example, a light beam 666SKY064 emitted from the eyes) acts on the candidate image, and the promotion effect is executed.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by providing variations in the way the promotion effect is shown.

(characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-671) The game machine of form 6-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player (for example, a big win, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
Equipped with production execution means (for example, production control CPU etc.) capable of executing production,
The display means displays a plurality of types of candidate images (for example, presentation It is possible to display multiple candidate images with development destinations, etc.
The production executing means is
A determination effect (for example, spinning effect, etc.) for determining and displaying one of the plurality of candidate images can be executed,
When the first candidate image is determined and displayed by the determination effect, a first corresponding effect (for example, SP reach A etc.) can be executed,
When the second candidate image is determined and displayed by the determination effect, a second corresponding effect (for example, SP reach B, etc.) can be executed,
Before executing the first corresponding effect or the second corresponding effect, it is possible to execute a promotion effect (e.g., promotion before spinning effect, promotion after spinning effect, etc.) for promoting the type of the candidate image during execution of the determination effect. and
As an execution pattern of the determination effect, a first pattern (for example, "round and round effect" in which the promotion effect is not executed) in which the second candidate image is determined and displayed without executing the promotion effect, and the promotion effect is executed. a second pattern for determining and displaying the second candidate image (for example, "round and round effect" for executing a promotion effect);
When the decision effect is executed in the second pattern, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the decision effect is executed in the first pattern (for example, even if the same candidate display Candidate display determined by "guruguru production" that executes promotion production has a higher expectation of big hit, etc.).

According to this feature, the game is played with a sense of anticipation for the execution of the promotion performance during the execution of the decision performance, and further, the game is played with the expectation that the decision performance will be executed in the second pattern. You can increase your interest.

The gaming machine of form 6-2 is the gaming machine according to form 6-1,
When executing the promotion effect, special images suggesting that the promotion effect will be executed before the promotion effect images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) can be displayed.

According to this feature, it is possible to heighten the sense of anticipation for execution of the promotion effect by means of the special image.

The gaming machine of form 6-3 is the gaming machine according to form 6-2,
The promotion effect can be executed multiple times in one variable display,
When the promotion effect is executed multiple times, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the promotion effect is executed once (for example, the execution pattern of "round and round effect" is " Execute the first pattern that executes ``Guru-Guru production'' that does not include ``Promotion before ``Guru-Guru'' and ``Promotion after ``Guru-Guru'' and ``Guru-Guru'' that includes ``Promotion before ``Guru-Guru'' and does not include ``Promotion after ``Guru-Guru'' A second pattern that executes a "round and round production" that does not include "promotion before round and round" and includes "promotion after round and round", and a pattern that includes "promotion before round and round" and "promotion after round and round" A fourth pattern that executes "round and round production", a fifth pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "promotion before round and round production" and includes "promotion after round and round production" x 2, "promotion before round and round production" and There are six patterns, including a sixth pattern for executing "round and round production" including "promotion after round and round production" x 2. When the variable display is executed according to the big hit variation pattern, when the "round and round production" is executed, the sixth pattern is executed. 6 pattern > 5th pattern > 4th pattern > 3rd pattern > 2nd pattern > 1st pattern are executed in this order.

According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of executions of the promotion effect and enhance the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 6-4 is the gaming machine according to form 6-3,
When the decision effect is executed in the second pattern, it is easier to determine and display the candidate image with advantageous content than when the decision effect is executed in the first pattern (for example, "round and round effect"). The more "post-promotion" is executed, the easier it is to display the candidates that can be expected to win big.

According to this feature, it is possible to heighten expectations for execution of the determination effect in the second pattern.

The gaming machine of form 6-5 is the gaming machine according to form 6-2,
When the determined effect is executed in the second pattern, it is easier to execute the advance notice effect with high expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the determined effect is executed in the first pattern ( For example, the more "promotion after round and round effect" is executed, the easier it is to determine and display the candidate display that can be expected to win a big hit, the candidate display has corresponding effects, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to heighten expectations for execution of the determination effect in the second pattern.

The gaming machine of form 6-6 is the gaming machine according to form 6-1,
When the second candidate image is decided and displayed by the decision effect, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first candidate image is decided and displayed by the decision effect (for example, There is a high expectation that the candidate images will be stopped and displayed in the order of “strong heat” > “strong SP” > “weak SP” > “powerful zone” > “opportunity” > “blank” in the target area 666SKY043),
When the decision effect is executed in the second pattern, the second candidate image is more likely to be decided and displayed than when the decision effect is executed in the first pattern (for example, "promotion after round and round effect"). ” is executed, it is easier to determine and display candidates that can be expected to win a big hit, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second pattern will be executed, thereby increasing the amusement of the game.

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

(Configuration 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.

Incidentally, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Incidentally, the variation includes a mode of blinking a certain symbol. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern which are executed in synchronization is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be 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. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

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, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 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.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in an OFF state, the movable pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable piece moves to the winning ball. It is close to the device 6A and becomes a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (the second start winning opening) by moving the movable piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state. It is also said that the mouth becomes open.) When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Below the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

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 upper left and right positions of the frame 3 for a game machine. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided to the left and right of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2. As shown in FIG.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32, which will be described later, is provided to operate according to the performance. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c are collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9 in some cases. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d include LEDs.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (hit ball supply tray) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

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

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main board 11 . The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting change-over switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the throwing rate in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 , such as at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11 , and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29 . The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. Consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls in the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls awarded to the second starting prize opening (electric chew) and the number of prize balls awarded to the large prize opening (attacker). The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 50Aa and long pieces 50Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(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 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . 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 game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern lost pattern) other than the normal pattern winning pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern lost". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during execution of the special game or the period when it is controlled to the jackpot game state described later (starting winning occurs, but it is based on the starting winning If the special game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". Incidentally, the "loss" in the pachinko game machine 1 includes a "time-saving loss" that is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time-saving state) without going through the big win game.

After the display result in the special game 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 formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

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 gaming 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.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided 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.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

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 time-saving state is also called a low probability / high base state, a variable probability state is a high probability / high base state, and a normal state is also called 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.

Incidentally, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). 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 game is "lost", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" (Also referred to as non-reach lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “reach lost”).

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., 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 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17 , and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an alternating current power supply such as AC 100 V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is switched to the power supply board 17 . It can be supplied to electrical parts including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a 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 main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power 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.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 31 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main substrate 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with 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 execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

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, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(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 game control main processing. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not satisfied. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the initialization process (step S6) is performed, and then the setting change process (step S7) is performed. The initialization processing in step S6 includes clear processing for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear processing.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is established, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop display of the winning symbols or the like, or display corresponding to the game stop state different from the losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is in the ON state and the setting key 51 is turned ON when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is on.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state is set in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 sets to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are sequentially updated and displayed. After that, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a game hall staff member or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is updated. turn off the When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting confirmation start command or a setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being checked or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17, for example. Therefore, if the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the step The setting change process of S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 to enable control to the setting confirmation state. If the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is off when the power supply is started, or if the setting key 51 is off, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery processing of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the jackpot game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending 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 storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be a "big hit" and the type of the big hit in the case of a "big hit" are determined by the display result. is determined (predetermined) before is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of a plurality of variation patterns using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is a "big hit". It is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". When the display result is "missing", when it is controlled in the time saving state or the variable probability state, and when the end of the number of cuts is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot opening post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

(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 the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the origin position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area 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 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S175 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving a performance control command designating the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4". Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed without receiving the command designating the start of the jackpot game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "lost", and the production process flag is set. is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. In the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to "5", which is the value corresponding to the ending production process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinguishing of the pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

This game machine executes variable display a predetermined number of times (in this example, 900 times) continuously in a low-probability state after power-on to the game machine (when RAM clear processing is executed) or after a big hit occurs. If the next big hit does not occur even if it is done, it may be controlled to the time saving state B (relief time saving state, also referred to as relief time saving state) among a plurality of kinds of time saving states. This relief time reduction is provided in order to rescue a player who did not get a big win despite playing the game for a long period of time (for example, to suppress the amount invested in the game). , in this example, it is a game state called "play time".

In the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the jackpot A among a plurality of types of jackpots, 110 times of variable display is performed in the time saving state A (low probability / high base state) among a plurality of types of time saving states, While the number of variable display times remaining from the end of the time saving state A to the arrival of the relief time saving is 790 times, if it is controlled to either the jackpot B or the jackpot C among multiple types of jackpots, the probability variable state (high probability / High base state) 110 times of variable display is performed, so the number of variable display times from after the end of the probability variable state to reaching the relief time reduction is 900 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times of variable display is 1100 times in the time saving state B (low probability/high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becoming “0”.

In the present embodiment, by displaying the shutter image on the entire screen of the image display device 5 in the variable display at the time of the relief time reduction arrival, in the variable display before the relief time reduction arrival, the normal state that was displayed as the background image After lowering the visibility of the corresponding first background image, the third background image corresponding to the relief time saving is displayed as the background image.

In this embodiment, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is formed in the left game area where game balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is It is formed in the right game area in which game balls can flow down. A game ball weakly launched by the shooting device flows down the first path in the left game area, and a game ball strongly launched by the shooting device flows down the second path in the right game area.

In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed with a first big winning hole and a second big winning hole along the flowing direction of the game balls. By driving a solenoid to open and close a door (not shown), the first big prize winning port can be changed between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter. there is By driving a solenoid to open and close a door (not shown), the second big winning opening can be changed between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter. there is

Furthermore, a first count switch 069SG023A capable of detecting game balls is provided in the first big prize opening, and a second count switch 069SG023B capable of detecting game balls is provided in the second big prize opening. there is

That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area (first route) can win the general winning hole 10, the first start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6A, and the right game area (second route ), the game ball flowing down wins the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10, the first big winning hole or the second big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7. As well as being able to pass through the passage gate 41 .

The switch circuit 110 in this embodiment is connected to the first count switch 069SG023A, the second count switch 069SG023B, and the jackpot start switch 069SG024 incorporated in the jackpot start gate 069SG042.

Between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7, a plurality of obstacle nails are arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area cannot win the second start winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area cannot win the first starting winning opening. there is

As shown in FIG. 9, at a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the present embodiment (for example, the lower left position of the game area), a first special figure capable of executing a variable display of the first special figure is provided. Design display device 069SG004A, second special design display device 069SG004B capable of executing variable display of the second special design, first reservation display device 069SG025A capable of displaying the number of first reservation memories, second display capable of displaying the number of second reservation memories 2 holding display device 069SG025B, normal pattern display device 069SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal patterns, normal pattern holding display device 069SG025C capable of displaying the number of normal pattern holding storage, number of rounds of the jackpot game during the big hit game (jackpot type ), a jackpot game state, a high probability/high base state (probability variable state), a low probability/high base state (time saving state), etc. Right-handed lamp 069SG132 that lights up, variable probability lamp 069SG133 that lights up when it is in a high probability / high base state (variable probability state), lights in a high probability / high base state (variable probability state) and a low probability / high base state (time saving state) A game information display section is provided in which time saving lamps 069SG134 are collectively arranged. When the game state is the normal state, the right-handed lamp 069SG132 exceptionally lights up from the timing when the variable display stops when the variable display results in a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main board 11 outputs game information (signals) to an external device such as a management computer of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed via a terminal board (not shown). An information output circuit for

In the present embodiment, a V winning opening and a discharge opening downstream of the V winning opening are provided in the second big winning opening. A variable V winning ball device (V lid) is provided upstream of the V winning opening. The variable V winning ball device changes between a closed state and an open state by means of a solenoid. That is, the game ball flowing down in the second big winning hole can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the open state, and can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the closed state. shall flow down to the outlet without being able to pass through the

As shown in FIG. 9, the main board 11 has a V switch 069SG023B1 that can detect, via a switch circuit 110, that a game ball has passed through a V winning hole provided downstream of the second big winning hole, A discharge switch 069SG023B2 capable of detecting that a game ball has passed through the discharge port is provided.

Also, the effect control board 12 is connected with a vibration motor 61 built in the push button 31B and a movable body motor 207 for operating the movable body 32 . In addition, the lamp control board 14 has a right-handed LED 069SG031 for prompting a right-handed operation, a first special symbol LED 069SG032 that lights up during variable display of the first special symbol, and a lighted during variable display of the second special symbol. The second special figure LED069SG033, the first pending storage LED069SG034A that lights when the first pending storage number is 1 to 2, and the first pending storage LED069SG034B that lights when the first pending storage number is 3 to 4 , a second pending LED 069SG035A that lights when the second pending memory number is 1 to 2, a second pending LED 069SG035B that lights when the second pending memory number is 3 to 4, and a push button 31B. A button LED 62, a movable body LED 208 built in the movable body 32, and frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 are connected.

FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 10A, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the variation pattern determination Numerical data representing the random number MR3, the random number MR4 for judging the result of the normal map display, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, each random number value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value within the range shown in FIG. 10A. The range of numerical values MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes programs read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by executing a random number generating program.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. The ROM 101 also stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and variable display of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern determination table that stores a plurality of types of variation patterns, etc., is stored.

FIG. 10B shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. As a special figure display result determination table, a special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure and A separate special figure display result determination table may be used with the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed, whether or not to control the variable display result as "big win" to the big win game state is determined based on the random number value MR1 for judging the special figure display result. It is a table where

In the special figure display result determination table, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a probability variable state (high probability state), for special figure display result judgment A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 of is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" or "loss".

In the special figure display result determination table, the table data showing the judgment value to be compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment determines whether or not to control the special figure display result to the big hit game state as "big hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) are special figures of "jackpot" assigned to display results. As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, compared to the determined probability (approximately 1/319.68), the probability that the special figure display result is set as "jackpot" and controlled to the jackpot game state becomes higher (approximately 1/80.02). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a probability variable state (high probability state), it is determined to control to a big hit game state compared to the normal state or time saving state. Judgment data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so as to increase the probability.

In the determination table stored in the ROM 101, in addition to the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. special symbol), in addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. abbreviated), etc.

Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball throwing rate) does not change according to the set value, but the probability of winning a big win (ball throwing rate) does not change according to the set value. ) may be changed.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIGS. 10(C1) and 10(C2) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for second special symbol) stored in ROM 101. FIG. Among these, FIG. 10 (C1) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) is a table of In addition, FIG. 10 (C1) shows the case of determining the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed) is a table.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot C based on a random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine

Here, the jackpot types in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10(D). In this embodiment, as the jackpot types, jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C are provided in which time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 110 variable displays after the jackpot game state ends. Also, these jackpots A, jackpots B, and jackpots C are maximized after the jackpot game ends by entering the V prize opening after the game ball enters the second jackpot in the first round of the jackpot game state. It is also a big hit in which probability variable control is executed over 110 variable displays.

In this embodiment, the open state of the variable V winning ball device (V lid) is a short open state (for example, 0.1 seconds) with a short open state period and a long open state with a long open period. state (eg, 15 seconds). In the big win A, the variable V winning ball device is in the short open state in the first round of the big winning game state, and in the big wins B and C, the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round of the big winning game state. and

In the jackpot game state by ``jackpot A'', the second big prize opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and the first big prize opening is advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in the "jackpot A", since the variable V winning ball device is in a short open state in the first round, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the V winning hole, and variable probability control cannot be executed. Since it cannot be expected, it becomes a substantial normal jackpot.

In the jackpot game state by the ``big win B'', the second big prize opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and the first big prize opening is advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in the "jackpot B", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so that it is extremely easy for the game ball to enter the V winning hole, and variable probability control can be executed. Since it can be expected, it will be a substantial hit.

In the jackpot game state by ``jackpot C'', the second big prize opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and the first big prize opening is advantageous to the player in the second to tenth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in the "jackpot C", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so that it is extremely easy for the game ball to enter the V winning hole, and variable probability control can be executed. Since it can be expected, it will be a substantial hit.

In this embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two or less jackpot types, or Four or more types may be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (C1), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 149 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (C2), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the big hit B. , and 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the game ball is likely to enter the V winning opening in the first round of the jackpot game state at a rate of 50%. Both the variable probability control and the time saving control are carried out after the end of the jackpot game. Furthermore, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the game ball is likely to enter the V winning opening in the first round of the big win game state with a probability of 100%, so that the probability change control is performed after the big win game ends. and time saving control are both implemented.

In this example, even in the case of a jackpot A, it is possible to win a V prize when the V lid is in a short-circuited open state, but it is extremely rare. Description will be made on the assumption that no V prize is won and the variable probability control is not executed. Also, even in the case of the big win B and the big win C, it is possible that the V prize cannot be won when the V lid is in the long open state, but it is extremely rare, so the big win B and the big win C are made. In this case, it is assumed that the V prize is won and the variable probability control is executed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for judging the jackpot type. It may be determined using MR1, which is a random value for determination.

In addition, in the present embodiment, for example, as the jackpot type for the second special symbol, a form having jackpots B and C capable of executing variable probability control and time saving control of 110 times after the end of the jackpot game state was illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the time saving control is performed 1009 times (probability variable state: 110 times + time saving state A: 899 times) jackpot D etc. may be provided, By doing this, the interest is improved because the next big hit is rich, and after the end of the big hit D, even if the probability change control ends without the big hit occurring in the 110 times probability change state, the time saving state A (low After executing variable display 899 times without a big hit in the high/high base state), it is controlled to the time-saving state B (relief time-saving state), which will be described later, only by executing the variable display once in the normal state. Therefore, interest increases.

(Time saving times)
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time reductions for each transition opportunity. As shown in FIG. 11, in this example, when the big hit A occurs and the game ball does not win in the probability variable region, (1) time saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) low probability control is performed. Time saving state A performed 110 times (in this example, it is controlled to the battle rush (BATTLE RUSH) with 110 times of time saving. In addition, either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball wins in the probability variable area In the case, (1) time-saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) variable-probability control is performed 110 times (in this example, extreme battle rush with 110 times of time-saving (pole/BATTLE RUSH)). Also, when the variable display is performed 900 times without being controlled to the big hit in the low-probability state, (1) the time-saving control is performed 1100 times, and (2) the low-probability control is performed 1100 times. Time-saving state B (in this example, 1100 times of time-saving play/1100 battle rush (play/1100 BATTLE RUSH)) is controlled.However, after the end of time-saving state B, it is controlled to a big hit in a low-probability state Even if the change is performed 900 times again, the time saving state B is not controlled again based on this.

In addition, when the lost symbol with time saving is stopped and displayed in the normal state, (1) time saving control is performed 1100 times, and (2) time saving state B (in this example, time saving control is performed 1100 times) 1100 times of play/1100 battle rushes) may be controlled. In this case, even if lost symbols with time saving are stopped and displayed in a high base state (probability variable state, time saving state), transition control of the game state is not performed (control is not performed to the time saving state of 1100 times of time saving). This is in order not to reduce the degree of relief for the player. For example, if it is configured to re-control to the time-saving state of 1100 times of time-savings based on the stopped display of the lost symbols with time-saving when being controlled to the probability variable state that tends to be a big hit, the player This is not preferable because it results in control from an advantageous state to a disadvantageous state. Therefore, only when the game state under control when the missing symbols with time saving are stopped and displayed is the normal state, the game may be controlled to the time saving state of 1100 times of time saving.

In addition, the relief time reduction arrival rate is a rate controlled to the time reduction state via the relief time reduction. Since the time-saving state via the relief time-saving is controlled by performing variable display n times (900 times in this example) without being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the relief time-saving arrival rate K is as follows. can be calculated as

K={(1−ML)̂n}×100

(K = time saving arrival rate, ML = jackpot probability, n = variable display count)
Specifically, for example, if the jackpot probability ML in the present embodiment is about 1/319, the relief short-time arrival rate K is 5.9%. In addition, in the case of a gaming machine in which setting values can be set, if the set value with a low jackpot probability is set so that the relief time-saving arrival rate is high, the player can be saved even with a set value with a low jackpot probability. can do.

(fluctuation pattern)
12 to 15 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern determination table according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 12 shows (A) a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of retained memories in the normal state is 0 to 2, and (B) is a variation pattern determination for loss when the number of retained memories is 3. A specific example of the table, (C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 12 (A), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories is 0 to 2, 97 determination values are assigned to non-reach B, and two to SP reach A is assigned, and SP reach B is assigned one determination value. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories is 3, 97 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach B, and 2 to SP reach A , and SP reach B is assigned one determination value.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for the big hit when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, 10 determination values are assigned to SP non-passing B, and SP reach A is assigned 40 determination values, and SP reach B is assigned 50 determination values.

In addition, FIG. 13 shows (A) a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories in the probability variable state is 0, and (B) is a variation for loss when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3. A specific example of a pattern determination table, (C) a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for a big hit when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 13 (A), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories is 0, 95 determination values are assigned to non-reach A, and 2 determinations are made to SP reach C A value is assigned, and three decision values are assigned to SP reach D. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3, 85 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach A, and non-reach A is assigned 10 determination values, SP reach C is assigned 2 determination values, and SP reach D is assigned 3 determination values.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13(C), in the big hit variation pattern determination table when the number of pending memories is 0, 5 determination values are assigned to SP non-passing A, and 80 to SP reach C. , and 15 judgment values are assigned to SP reach D.

In addition, FIG. 14 shows (A) a specific example of the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories in the time saving state A is 0, (B) is for loss when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3 A specific example of a variation pattern determination table, (C) a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for a big hit when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 14 (A), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories is 0, 95 determination values are assigned to non-reach A, and 5 determinations are made to SP reach E has been assigned a value. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3, 90 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach A, and non-reach A is assigned five determination values, and SP reach E is assigned five determination values.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for the big hit when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, five determination values are assigned to SP non-passing A, and SP reach E is assigned 95 decision values.

In addition, FIG. 15 shows (A) a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories in the time saving state B (relief time saving state) is 0, and (B) the number of pending memories is 1 to 3. A specific example of the variation pattern determination table for the loss of the case, and (C) a specific example of the variation pattern determination table for the big hit when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 are shown.

As shown in FIG. 15 (A), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of pending memories is 0, 97 determination values are assigned to non-reach A, and three determinations to SP reach D has been assigned a value. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for loss when the number of retained memories is 1 to 3, 97 determination values are assigned to ultra-short non-reach, SP reach D is assigned three judgment values.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15(C), 100 determination values are assigned to the SP reach D in the variation pattern determination table for the big hit when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for loss that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 in the probability variation state is about 8.2 seconds {((7s × 95) + (40 s × 2) + (25 s × 3)) ÷ 100 = 8.2}, the average time of the variable display time of the fluctuation pattern for loss that can be determined when the number of retained memories is 1 to 3 is about 4.8 seconds {((3s×85)+(7s×10)+(40s×2)+(25s×3))÷100=4.8}.

Here, assuming that the first variable display after the probability change state is started has a reserved memory number of 0, and the variable display of 2 to 110 times has a reserved memory number of 1 to 3, it is possible to determine in the probability change state. is about 4.83 seconds {(8.2+(4.8*109))/110=4.83}.

Also, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for the big hit that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 in the variable probability state is about 51.1 seconds {((22s × 5) + (55s × 80) + (40s × 15)) ÷ 100 = 51.1}, so the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for the big hit that can be determined in the variable probability state is about 51.1 seconds.

As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for loss that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 in the time saving state A is about 9.15 seconds {((7s × 95) + (50 s × 5)) ÷ 100 = 9.15}, the average time of the variable display time of the fluctuation pattern for failure that can be determined when the number of retained memories is 1 to 3 is about 5.55 seconds { ((3s*90)+(7s*5)+(50s*5))/100=5.55}.

Here, assuming that the number of retained memories is 0 in the first variable display after the time saving state A is started, and the number of retained memories is 1 to 3 in the variable display of 2 to 110 times, it is possible to determine in the time saving state A The average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for failure is approximately 5.58 seconds {(9.15+(5.55*109))/110=5.58}.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14 (C), the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for the big hit that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 in the time saving state A is about 62.8 seconds {(( 22s×5)+(55s×95))÷100=62.85}.

As shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and (B), the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for loss that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 in the time saving state B is about 7.54 seconds {((7s × 97) + (25 s × 3)) ÷ 100 = 7.54}, the average time of the variable display time of the fluctuation pattern for failure that can be determined when the number of retained memories is 1 to 3 is about 2.205 seconds { ((1.5s*97)+(25s*3))/100=2.205}.

Here, assuming that the number of retained memories is 0 in the first variable display after the time saving state B is started, and the number of retained memories is 1 to 3 in the variable display of 2 to 1100 times, it is possible to determine in the time saving state B The average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for failure is approximately 2.2 seconds {(7.54+(2.205*1099))/1100=2.20985}.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for the big hit that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 in the time saving state B is about 40 seconds. The average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for the big win that can be determined in the state B is about 40 seconds.

In this way, the number of fluctuation patterns for loss that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 is three for the probability variable state, two for the time saving state A, two for the time saving state B, and the number of pending memories is 1 to The number of variation patterns for loss that can be determined in the case of 3 is four for the variable probability state, three for the time saving state A, and two for the time saving state B.

In addition, the average time of the variable display time of the determinable deviation variation pattern is 4.83 seconds in the probability variable state, 5.58 seconds in the time saving state A, and 2.2 seconds in the time saving state B.

In addition, the number of big hit variation patterns that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 is three for the variable probability state, two for the time saving state A, and one for the time saving state B.
Also, the average time of the variable display time of the determinable big hit variation pattern is 51.1 seconds in the variable probability state, 62.8 seconds in the time saving state A, and 40 seconds in the time saving state B.

That is, the number of types of determinable loss variation patterns decreases in the order of probability variation state, time saving state A, and time saving state B (probability variation state> time saving state A> time saving state B), determinable loss variation pattern variable The average time of the display time is shortened in order of the variable probability state, the time saving state A, and the time saving state B (variable probability state>time saving state A>time saving state B).

In addition, the types of determinable jackpot variation patterns decrease in the order of variable probability state, time saving state A, and time saving state B (variable probability state > time saving state A > time saving state B), variable display of determinable jackpot variation patterns The average time of time is shortened in order of variable probability state, time saving state A, and time saving state B (variable probability state>time saving state A>time saving state B). In this way, the time saving state B has fewer variation pattern types and a shorter variable display period of 1 than the variable probability state and the time saving state A. That is, monotonous and efficient variable display is performed.

In addition, the number of types of variation patterns for loss and the number of types of variation patterns for big hits that can be determined exemplified a form in which the probability variation state is more than the time saving state A, but the time saving state A is more than the probability variation state Alternatively, the variable probability state and the time saving state A may be the same.

Further, various variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 are commonly used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Especially in the time saving state B, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Since the number of variable pattern types that can be determined is smaller than in the time saving state A and the average time of the variable display time is short, monotonous and efficient variable display is performed.

In addition, different variation pattern determination tables may be used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
In addition, when V winning occurs in the jackpot game state by "jackpot A", similarly to "jackpot B" and "jackpot C", the probability variable state in which the probability variable control and the time saving control are executed after the jackpot game state is completed. Since it is controlled, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In addition, when V winning does not occur in the jackpot game state by "jackpot B" or "jackpot C", time-saving state A in which only the time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends, similar to "jackpot A". , the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. That is, the variation pattern determination table does not use the variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type, and since an irregular state may occur in the jackpot game state, it is linked to the state after the jackpot game state. A variation pattern determination table based on

That is, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, a V winning opening) in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) V When a V winning occurs in a jackpot game state in which a prize can be won, control is performed to a probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game state, while when a V prize does not occur in a jackpot game state in which a V prize can be won, the game is controlled. In the one which is controlled to the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, and is controlled to the second time-saving state after the end of the big win game state when the V prize does not occur in the jackpot game state where it is difficult to win a V prize, The first time-saving state and the second time-saving state are common time-saving states, and the variable display period of 1 in the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state is the variable display of 1 in the time-saving state B of the present embodiment. Shorter than the period is preferred.

(Variation pattern without reach)
In the present embodiment, fluctuation patterns without reach ("shortened non-reach A, shortened non-reach B", "ultra-shortened non-reach", "non-reach A, non-reach B", "SP non-through A, SP non- Via B") is a variation pattern in which a combination of ornamental patterns indicating that the variable display result is ``losing'' or ``jackpot'' without establishing a reach after the variable display is started is displayed in a stopped state. "Shortened non-reach A, shortened non-reach B", "ultra-shortened non-reach", "non-reach A, non-reach B", "SP non-via A, SP non-via B" collectively simply "non-reach" or " It is also called "non-reach fluctuation pattern". In addition, "SP non-passing A, SP non-passing B" is a non-reach variation pattern for a big win in which reach or SP reach does not materialize.

In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns that do not involve reach, the variable display period is 7000 ms when it is determined to be the "non-reach A" fluctuation pattern, and the "SP non-via A" fluctuation pattern is determined. The variable display period is 7,000 + 15,000 ms, and the variable display period is 12,000 ms when the variation pattern is determined to be "non-reach B", and the variable display period is determined to be the "non-SP B" variation pattern. is 12,000 + 15,000 ms, the variable display period is 3,000 ms when it is determined to be the “shortened non-reach A” variation pattern, and the variable display period is 5,000 ms when it is determined to be the “shortened non-reach B” variation pattern. , the variable display period is 1500 ms when the variable pattern is determined to be "ultra-shortened non-reach". Of these, the variation pattern of "super-shortening non-reach" is a variation pattern that can be determined only in the time-saving state B, and when it is controlled to another game state (time-saving state A, probability variable state) in which time-saving control is executed The variable display period is shorter than any of the fluctuation patterns determined in .

(Variation pattern with super reach)
In the present embodiment, in the variation patterns with super reach ("SP reach A", "SP reach B", "SP reach C", "SP reach D", "SP reach E"), the reach state was established Later, as an SP reach effect, a rock-paper-scissors effect (SP reach A) for announcing whether or not a jackpot is won by playing rock-paper-scissors between a friend character and an enemy character, and a battle between a friend character and an enemy character. A battle performance (SP reach B to E) for informing whether or not a big win is won is executed by , and the final display result is fixed and stopped after the rock-paper-scissors performance or the battle performance is finished. Here, when the final display result is "lost", an effect (defeat effect) in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. On the other hand, when the final display result is a "big win", an effect (victory effect) in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is executed, or an effect (defeat effect) in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. After being executed, an effect (resurrection effect) in which the ally character revives and wins over the enemy character is executed.

In addition, the “variation pattern without reach” is a variation pattern in which the variable display result is displayed without the variable display mode of the decoration pattern becoming the predetermined reach mode. In addition, it includes a variation pattern in which the variable display result is displayed without the final reach mode even if there is a reach bias such as "reach notice" to be described later. In addition, the "variation pattern with super reach" means that the display result is displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes a predetermined reach mode, the reach effect develops, and the SP reach effect is executed. It is a variation pattern.

In addition, the super reach big hit variation pattern (SP reach A to E) is given in the big win game state after the variable display part in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed and the victory performance and the revival performance of the variable display part are completed. and a post-production part for identifiably announcing the scheduled number of put-out balls.

The variable display period of the variable display part is 45000ms for SP reach A, 80000ms for SP reach B, 40000ms for SP reach C, 25000ms for SP reach D, and 50000ms for SP reach E. For each type of SP reach A to E different. On the other hand, the execution period of the post-production part is 15000 ms, common to SP reach A to E. In the present embodiment, a predetermined period (for example, 15000 ms) in the variable display period is assigned to the post-effect part, but the predetermined period may differ according to the type of SP reach. Also, a fanfare period or the like in the jackpot game state may be assigned to the post-effect part.

In the present embodiment, all variation patterns involving reach are super reach variation patterns, and the normal reach variation pattern is not set, but the present invention is not limited to this, normal reach variation A pattern may be set.

(main control command)
FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the main control command in this embodiment. The main control command has, for example, a two-byte structure, where the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 16A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 16(A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

The command 8C00H is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the determination result (preliminary Different EXT data are set according to the determination result) and the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which one of a plurality of types of jackpot types should be set when the variable display result is "a jackpot."

Among the variable display result specifying commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result specifying command with a variable display result of "no". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result.
Command 8FXXH stops (confirms) the variable display of decorative patterns in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5, and starts the next variable display. It is a design determination designation command that designates a design determination period until it is done.

Among the symbol confirmation designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(C), the command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation A designation command that terminates the special symbol variation and sets the symbol confirmation period to 0.5 seconds. The command 8F01H is a design determination B designation command that terminates the special design variation and sets the design determination period to 20 seconds.

In the present embodiment, (i) when the relief time reduction is reached after the RAM clearing process is executed, and (ii) after the big hit, when the relief time reduction is reached with the variable display of 900 times, the relief time reduction arrival fluctuation , a pattern confirmation designation command in which different EXT data is set is transmitted. Specifically, (i) when the relief time reduction is reached after the RAM clearing process is executed, a symbol confirmation A designation command is transmitted in which the symbol determination period is 0.5 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival fluctuation. In addition, (ii) after the big hit, when the relief time reduction is reached with 900 times of variable display, a symbol determination B designation command is transmitted in which the symbol determination period is 20 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival fluctuation.

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

Command E1XXH is a remaining time saving frequency notification command for notifying the remaining time saving control frequency in the time saving state (time saving state A) excluding relief working time saving. Command E2XXH is a remaining probability variable count notification command for notifying the remaining probability variable control count in the probability variable state.

The command F100H is a right-handed LED lighting notification command for notifying lighting of the right-handed LED069SG031. The command F101H is a right-handed LED extinguishing notification command for notifying that the right-handed LED069SG031 is turned off.

Command 91XXH is a restoration time reduction time number designation command, and is an effect control command that designates the value of the relief time reduction counter by converting it into a hexadecimal number at the time of power restoration. In the restoration time reduction time count designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), each digit (first digit, second digit, third digit , fourth digit), different EXT data is set.
In the recovery time reduction time count designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), commands 9100H to 910FH are recovery time reduction time count designation 1 commands that specify the first digit of the value of the recovery time reduction count. . Commands 9110H to 911FH are restoration time reduction number designation 2 commands that designate the second digit of the value of the number of times of restoration. Commands 9130H to 913FH are recovery time reduction number designation 3 commands that designate the third digit of the value of the number of times of reduction in restoration time. Commands 9140H to 914FH are recovery time reduction number designation 4 commands that designate the fourth digit of the value of the number of times of reduction in restoration time.

The command 94XXH is a relief time reduction number designation command, and is an effect control command that designates the remaining variable display number (126 times or less) until relief time reduction is achieved. In the relief time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(E), different EXT data is set according to the remaining variable display number (126 times or less) until the relief time reduction is achieved.
In the relief time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (E), the command 9400H is a relief time reduction number A designation command that designates that the relief time reduction has been reached. Command 9401H is a relief time reduction number B designation command that designates that the remaining 1 to 125 times until the relief time reduction is reached. The command 947EH is a relief time reduction number C designation command that specifies that there are 126 remaining times until the relief time reduction is reached. The command 947FH is a relief time reduction number D designation command that specifies that the remaining 127 times or more is reached until the relief time reduction is reached.

Command 96XXH is a relief time reduction number 2 designation command, and is an effect control command that designates the remaining variable display number (number of times in units of 100) until relief time reduction is achieved. In the relief time reduction number 2 designation command, for example, a value corresponding to the remaining variable display number (number of times in units of 100) until relief time reduction is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of variable display times until the relief time reduction is 100 times, the command 9601H is transmitted as a relief time reduction number 2 designation command, and if the remaining variable display number is 700 times, relief A command 9607H is transmitted as a time saving number of times 1 designation command. Command 9F00(H) is a customer waiting demonstration display specifying command for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

(Game control main processing)
FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the game control main process in this embodiment. In this example, the processes of steps S1 to S7, the processes of steps S8 to S9, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 are the same as those shown in FIG.

In this example, when the production control command for instructing restoration from the power failure is transmitted in step S7, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction number counter for counting the number of remaining variable display times until the relief time reduction. Then, the value obtained by converting the current relief time reduction counter value into hexadecimal is set, and control is performed to transmit a recovery time relief time reduction number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0013).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to set a value corresponding to the current value of the relief time-saving number counter and transmit a relief time-saving number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0014). For example, when the current value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 125 times, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9401H as a relief time reduction number designation command. Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the recovery processing is executed, the relief time reduction number designation command is sent, and the remaining variable display up to the current relief time reduction You will be notified of the number of times.

In addition, in this example, when the power is restored, aside from the command at the time of restoration, the command for specifying the number of times of recovery and the number of times of recovery is transmitted. However, it is not limited to such a mode. . For example, in the EXT data of the recovery command (eg, power-on designation command) transmitted in step S7, a value corresponding to the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened may be set and transmitted. .

Also, when RAM clear is requested in step S3, when there is no backup data in step S4, when there is an abnormality in the backup RAM in step S5, in the initialization process of step S8, the area of the relief time reduction counter Perform clear processing on the included area.

Further, when the effect control command for instructing initialization is transmitted in step S9, the CPU 103 sets "900" to the relief time reduction number counter (step 069SGS0015). Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the game machine is powered on, "900" is set to the relief time reduction number counter. That is, in this example, after the RAM clearing process is executed when the power supply to the game machine is turned on, if the big hit does not occur even if the variable display is executed 900 times, the relief time is shortened and the time saving state B is controlled. will be In addition, in this example, since the effect control command for instructing initialization to be transmitted in step S9 corresponds to the initial value ("900") set to the relief time reduction number counter, the CPU 103 performs initialization. It is also possible to specify the initial value to be set to the relief time reduction number counter based on the transmission of the directed effect control command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction counter (“900” in this example), sets the value obtained by converting the current relief time reduction counter value into hexadecimal, and sets the relief time reduction counter. Control is performed to transmit the number-of-times designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0016).

In this way, the setting of the relief time reduction number counter is executed before the timer interrupt processing, which is the progress processing of the game, is executed, so that the variable display is not started before the relief time reduction number counter is set. Therefore, it is possible to reliably manage the number of times until relief time is shortened.

In addition, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed at the time of turning on the power to the gaming machine, the case of setting the relief time reduction number counter to "900" and initializing it is shown. Instead, the configuration may be such that the initial setting of the relief time reduction number counter is not performed when the RAM clear processing is executed. With such a configuration, the game can be started from the continuation of the value of the relief time reduction number counter of the previous day, so that the investment amount until the relief time reduction can be reduced and the player is not disadvantaged. be able to.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, only when the ON of the clear switch is detected (step S3; Yes) and the RAM clearing process is executed, the initial setting of the relief time reduction counter is not performed, and the RAM When an abnormality is detected (Steps S4 and S5; No) and the RAM clearing process is executed, it may be configured such that the initial setting of the relief time reduction number counter is performed.

(Time saving flag, variable probability flag)
In this Embodiment, when one of the conditions for being controlled by a time saving state is satisfied, a time saving flag can be set. There are a time saving flag A and a time saving flag B in the time saving flag. In the following description, erasing (or clearing) the flag may be referred to as resetting the flag.
The time saving flag A is set when it is controlled to the time saving state A via the jackpot A. This time-saving flag A is set when the big hit game state of the big hit A ends, and when the time-saving state A ends (when the big hit occurs during the time-saving state A, 110 times of time-saving control ends and the normal state is erased at a timing controlled by

The time saving flag B is set when it is controlled to the time saving state B controlled via the relief time saving. This time-saving flag B is when variable display is executed 900 times in which the display result does not become a big hit pattern after the RAM is cleared, or 900 times of variable display in which the display result does not become a big win pattern in a low probability state after the end of the big win game state. is executed, and when the time-saving state B ends (the timing of the big hit during the time-saving state B, the timing of the time-saving control ending 1100 times and being controlled to the normal state, etc.) .
The variable probability flag is set when the variable probability state is controlled. In this embodiment, when V is won in the first round of the jackpot game, when the jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled to the variable probability state, and a variable probability flag is set. This variable probability flag is erased at the timing when the variable probability state ends (the timing when the variable probability state becomes a big hit, the timing when the variable probability control is executed for the 110th time and the timing is controlled to the normal state, etc.). For example, the variable probability flag is erased based on the 110th time since the variable display is controlled to the variable probability state when step 069SGS69A in FIG. 19 described later is YES.

(Special pattern normal processing)
18 and 19 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step S110) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending memory number (step 069SGS51). Specifically, the count value of the combined reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is confirmed. If the combined reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 069SGS52). Specifically, it confirms whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the second reserved storage number is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). is set with data indicating "second" (step 069SGS53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step 069SGS54).

In this embodiment, the processing of steps 069SGS52 to S54 is executed, so that the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in the order in which the game ball wins the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. It may be configured as

Next, the CPU 103 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 069SGS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random random A numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 . In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 069SGS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage number buffer shift the contents of Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", 1 is subtracted from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter, and the contents of each save area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.
That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102. , is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n-1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n−1.

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

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step 069SGS57). Note that the CPU 103 saves the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for winning determination from the random number buffer area (step 069SGS61), and executes the big winning determination module (step 069SGS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the hit determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value with a hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit. In this case, if the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is not set (if it is in a low probability state), the CPU 103 uses the low probability jackpot determination value to perform the big hit determination. Further, if the variable probability flag is set (if the probability is high), the CPU 103 uses the high-probability big-hit determination value to perform the big-hit determination. The CPU 103 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit when the value of the hit determination random number matches one of the big hit determination values.

If it is determined to be a big hit (step 069SGS63; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit (step 069SGS64). The type (jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C) corresponding to the value matching the random number is determined as the jackpot type (step 069SGS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the random number for type determination extracted in the starting prize determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS70. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit (step 069SGS63; No), the process proceeds to step 069SGS66.
In this example, by performing the special symbol normal processing, the relief time reduction condition for controlling the relief time reduction regardless of the variable display result (big hit, loss) (the value of the relief time reduction counter is subtracted and becomes "0" ) can occur. In this example, the time-saving state A is entered based on the big hit A, and the time-saving state is based on the fact that the next big hit does not occur even after the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 900 times). Although it is controlled to B, it is assumed that the variable display result of the variable display in which the relief time saving condition is satisfied becomes a big hit. Therefore, when the variable display result of the variable display in which the relief time saving condition is established becomes a big hit, it is configured to control to the time saving state A based on the big win.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter for counting the number of times the variable display is executed during the time saving state is 0 (step 069SGS66). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving number counter (step 069SGS67), and confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS68). ). If the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a time saving end flag indicating that the time saving state is ended when the variable display ends (step 069SGS69).

In addition, in this example, steps 069SGS66 to 069SGSS69 are executed before the counting process of the number of times of variable display until relief time saving after step 069SGS71 to perform the subtraction process of the time saving number counter, but such processing It is not limited to modes. For example, after executing the counting process of the number of times of variable display up to relief time saving in step 069SGS71 and thereafter, the subtraction process of the time saving number counter may be executed. In this case, for example, if it is a variable display that will save time, if the subtraction process is performed after setting "110" to the time saving number counter (see step 069 SGS172), the value of the time saving number counter will be 1 extra. Since it will be subtracted, in the variable display which becomes relief time saving, 1 may be added again to the value of the time saving frequency counter after the subtraction process. Moreover, you may comprise so that "111" which is one more may be set to the number-of-times-savings counter beforehand.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable probability flag is set (step 069SGS69A). If the variable probability flag is set (that is, if the variable probability state), the process proceeds to step 069SGS84. In this example, by executing the process of step 069SGS69A, if it is in the variable probability state, the processing after step 069SGS70 (especially the processing of step 069SGSS71) is not performed, so when the gaming state is a variable probability state ( In this example, even if the variable display is executed during pole/battle rush, the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not subtracted. If the variable probability flag is not set (that is, if it is in the non-variable probability state), the process proceeds to step 069SGSS70.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag is set, the processing after step 069SGSS70 is not executed, and the process proceeds to step 069SGS84. is set, the process proceeds to step 069SGSS70, but the process of step 069SGSS71 may not be executed. That is, although the value of the relief time-saving number counter is not updated, the relief time-saving number designation command or the relief time-saving number 2 designation command corresponding to the value of the relief time-saving number counter that has not been updated may be transmitted.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (step 069SGS70; Yes). When the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (step 069SGS70; Yes), the process proceeds to step 069SGS84. If the value of the relief time-saving counter is 0 at this point, the timing after it has already been controlled to the time-saving state (time-saving state B) via the relief time-saving (time-saving state B or time-saving state B The timing is controlled to the normal state after 1100 fluctuations in ), and the big hit that triggers 900 to be set to the relief time reduction number counter has not occurred. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not 0 (step 069SGS70; No), the value of the relief time reduction number counter is subtracted by 1 (step 069SGS71). Further, in this example, by executing the process of step 069SGS71, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. , the value of the relief time reduction counter is uniformly updated.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 127 or more (step 069SGS72). If the value of the relief time-saving counter after subtraction is 126 or less (step 069SGS72; No), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time-saving counter to the EXT data, and produces a relief time-saving number designation command. Control for transmission to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 069SGS73). For example, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 1, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9401H as a relief time-saving number designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 126, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 947EH as a relief time-saving number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS74). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step 069SGS84. If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a relief time reduction determination flag indicating control to the time reduction state B at the end of fluctuation based on the occurrence of the relief time reduction (step 069 SGS75 ). Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (step 069SGS72; Yes), the CPU 103 uniformly sets 7FH as the EXT data, and issues a command 957FH as a relief time reduction number designation command for effect control. Control for transmission to the CPU 120 is performed (step 069SGS76). Next, the CPU 103 determines that the number of remaining variable display times until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 times (in this example, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, or 800 times) It is checked whether or not (step 069SGS77). Incidentally, whether or not the number of variable display times remaining until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 can be determined by confirming the value of the relief time reduction number counter. If the number of variable display times remaining until the relief time reduction is in units of 100, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter to the EXT data, and produces a relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Control for transmission to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 069 SGS78). For example, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 100, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9601H as a relief time-saving number 2 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 800, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9608H as a relief time-saving number 2 designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS84.
In this example, when the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) counts the number of remaining variable display times until the relief time reduction, and transmits a relief time reduction number designation command or a relief time reduction number 2 designation command is shown, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 side may be configured to count the number of remaining variable display times until relief time reduction and execute a fan effect or a countdown effect, which will be described later.
Also, for example, when the relief time reduction counter is set (set to "900") at the timing of the relief time reduction, and the relief time reduction is configured to occur continuously, only when the relief time reduction occurs for the first time It is configured to transmit a relief time-saving number designation command and a relief time-saving number of times 2 designation command, and when the relief time becomes short after the second time, it is configured not to transmit the relief time-saving number designation command and the relief time-saving number of times 2 designation command. good too.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type (step 069SGS84). In this case, for example, when it is determined to be a big win A, the special symbol stop pattern is determined to be "2", and when it is determined to be a big win B, the special symbol stop symbol is "3". When it is determined to be a big win C, the stop pattern of the special design is determined to be ``7'', and when it is determined to be a loss, the stop design of the special design is determined to be ``-''. Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined special symbol stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 069SGS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 069SGS86).

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing a special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol fixing period timer (step 069SGS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS132). .

If the value of the symbol fixed period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended yet), the special symbol stop processing is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag. It is checked whether or not it is set (step 069SGS133). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 counts the probability variable flag, the time saving flag A, the time saving flag B, the relief time saving determination flag, and the number of execution times of the variable display in the time saving state if it is set. The time saving number counter is cleared (step 069SGS134).
Next, the CPU 103 sets "900" to the relief time reduction number counter (step 069SGS135). Therefore, in this example, "900" is set to the relief time reduction number counter with the big hit as a trigger, and when the next big hit does not occur even if the variable display is executed 900 times in the low probability state after the big win game is over. will be a relief time reduction and will be controlled to the time reduction state B.

In this example, by executing the processing of step 069 SGS135, when a big hit is made, the initial setting is shown by setting "900" to the relief time reduction number counter at the start of the fanfare period of the big win. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, "900" may be set in the relief time reduction number counter during the round of the jackpot game, and "900" may be set in the relief time reduction number counter at the start or end of the ending period of the jackpot game to be initialized. can be configured to

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start turning on the right-handed lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS136). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed LED lighting notification command for notifying lighting of the right-handed LED 069SG031 to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS137).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a time timer before the opening of the big winning opening for measuring the time (fanfare time) before opening the big winning opening 069SG007A or the second big winning opening 069SG007B. (Step 069SGS139). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S144) (step 069SGS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (step 069SGS133; No), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the relief time reduction determination flag is set (step 069SGS170). If the relief time reduction determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the relief time reduction determination flag (step 069SGS171), and if it is set, sets the time reduction flag B and controls to the time reduction state (step 069SGS171A). . Then, "1100" is set in the time saving frequency counter (step 069SGS172).

Moreover, CPU103 performs control which transmits the time saving state B designation|designated command to CPU120 for production|presentation control (step 069SGS174). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS174A), and performs control to transmit a right-handed LED lighting notification command for notifying the lighting of the right-handed LED069SG031 to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069 SGS174B). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 069SGS175.

In addition, although this example shows an example in which the relief time reduction counter is not set only by controlling to the time reduction state B at the timing of the relief time reduction, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured to control to the time saving state B at the timing of the relief time saving and to set the relief time saving number counter (set "900"). According to such a configuration, it is possible to continuously generate the relief time reduction, and once the relief time reduction occurs, the time reduction state can be continued until a big hit occurs.
In addition, in this example, when setting the relief time-saving counter, "900" is set. ”, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when setting the relief time-saving number counter, "0" is set, and the value of the relief time-saving number counter is incremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed, and the value of the relief time-saving number counter becomes "900". It may be constructed so as to generate relief time reduction based on the fact.

In addition, in this example, by executing the process of step 069SGS172, it shows a case where 1100 times, which is a value larger than the variable display count (900 times) until relief time reduction occurs, is set as the time reduction count. , is not limited to such aspects. For example, in step 069SGS172, a value equal to or less than "900" may be set in the time saving number counter.

Further, in step 069SGS172, a value corresponding to a plurality of types of times of shortening of working hours may be set in the number of times of shortening of working hours counter. For example, when the first relief time is reduced, the time reduction counter is set to "110", and when the second relief time is reduced, the time reduction counter is set to "1100". good too.

Further, for example, it is configured to determine the number of times of time saving by performing a lottery process based on random numbers, and in step 069SGS172, a value corresponding to the number of times of time saving determined by the lottery process may be set in the time saving number counter. good. In this case, for example, the number of times of time saving may be determined to be 110 times with a probability of 10% and may be determined to be 1100 times with a probability of 90%. In addition, when the number of times of time saving is determined by lottery processing, the number of times of time saving may be determined by using the type determination random number used to determine the jackpot type and time saving type, or the number of times of time saving may be determined using a dedicated random number. You may

Moreover, if the relief time reduction determination flag is not set in step 069SGS170, CPU103 will confirm whether the time reduction end flag is set (step 069SGS141). If the time saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving end flag (step 069SGS142).

Next, the CPU 103 resets one of the time saving flags (one of the time saving flags A to B) that has been set, and terminates the time saving state (step 069SGS145). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to terminate lighting of the right-handed lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS150). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed LED extinguishing notification command for notifying the right-handed LED 069SG031 to be extinguished to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS151). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command (a kind of game state designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS152). Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS175.

In addition, in this example, by executing the processing of steps 069SGS141-S152, it shows the case where the right-handed notification is terminated with the transition to the normal state at the end of the symbol determination period in the time-saving final variation. It is not limited to any form. For example, it may be configured to shift to the normal state at the start of the fluctuation or at the start of the symbol fixed period in the time saving final fluctuation and end the right hitting notification.

Moreover, in step 069SGS141, if the time saving end flag is not set (step 069SGS141; No), it will transfer to step 069SGS175.

At step 069SGS175, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 069SGS175).

(state change)
Next, state transitions in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal state (low probability/low base state), when a big hit B occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, it is controlled to the probability variable state, and when a big hit A occurs. , It is controlled to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via the jackpot (low probability / high base state)). In addition, although not shown, even when the big hit B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) is controlled. Also, even if it is lost, if the relief time is shortened ((P) (P-1) after RAM clear processing or (P-2) after the probability change state ends, the next big hit will not occur When the number of variable displays reaches 900 times, or (Q) (Q-1) After 110 variable displays in time saving state A, the number of variable displays reaches 790 times without the next big hit. In case), it is controlled to the time saving state B (time saving state via relief time saving (low probability / high base state)).
Also, as shown in FIG. 22, in the variable probability state (high probability/high base state), when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability region, it is controlled to the variable probability state again. be. Although not shown, when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) is controlled.
Also, as shown in FIG. 22, in the time saving state A (low probability/high base state), when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, it is controlled to the probability variable state. be. Although not shown, when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) is again controlled. Further, in the time-saving state A, when the variable display is completed 110 times without the occurrence of a big hit, the state is controlled to the normal state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in the time saving state B (low probability/high base state), when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, it is controlled to the probability variable state. be. Although not shown, when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) is again controlled. Further, in the time-saving state B, when the variable display is completed 1100 times without occurrence of a big hit, the state is controlled to the normal state. Furthermore, even if it is lost, if the relief time is shortened ((P) (P-1) after RAM clear processing or (P-2) after the probability change state ends, the next big hit will not occur When the number of variable displays reaches 900 times, or (Q) (Q-1) After 110 variable displays in time saving state A, the number of variable displays reaches 790 times without the next big hit. In case), it is controlled to the time saving state B (time saving state via relief time saving).

In addition, in this example, when a big hit occurs during the time saving state B and the game ball does not enter the probability variable area, the case is uniformly shifted to the time saving state A, but only such a control mode can't For example, comparing the number of times the current number of times of saving time and the number of times of saving time corresponding to the case where the game ball does not enter the probability variable area (in this example, 110 times), the number of times the number of remaining times of the current time saving number is greater For example, the present time saving state B may be continued as it is.

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

(Explanation of play time)
Next, the feature of the "idle time" which is the time saving state B (relief time saving state) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. FIG. 23, (A1) and (A2) are diagrams showing an example of the case where "free time" is not installed, and (B1) and (B2) are diagrams showing an example of the case where "free time" is installed. FIGS. 24A to 24D are diagrams showing an example of deviation fluctuations in a normal state. 25, (E1) and (E2) are explanatory diagrams of free time in which the fluctuation efficiency is the same as in the normal state, and (F1) to (F4) are explanatory diagrams of the free time in this case in which the fluctuation efficiency is higher than in the normal state. . In addition, in FIGS. 23 to 25, for the convenience of explaining the features of the "play time", images for explanation that are different from the effect images explained below are used for explanation.

First, in the case of a pachinko game machine not equipped with the "play time" of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. Variable display was performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 900 times when the probability of a big hit is about 1/300, about 3 times the denominator of the probability of a big hit) without being controlled by a big win in low probability/low base state)). Even in this case, it is not controlled to "play time", that is, to reduce working hours. At this point, since the player has already got into the game about three times as much as the denominator of the probability of a big win, the player continues playing for a long time without getting a big win, and the investment is also increasing. However, this normal state (low-probability/low-base state) continues until a big win occurs, requiring further investment, which may significantly reduce the player's desire to play.
On the other hand, in the case of a pachinko game machine equipped with the "play time" of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Low base state))), when variable display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, about 2.5 to 3 times the denominator of the probability of a big hit) without being controlled for a big hit, it becomes "play time" and a specific number of times (for example, It will be controlled to the time saving state B over a variable display of about 3.8 times the jackpot probability denominator at maximum, such as 1100 times. At this point, the player has already been hooked about three times as much as the probability of a big win, so the player continues the game for a long time without getting a big win, and the investment is quite large. However, by controlling the "play time", that is, the time-saving state B, the additional investment is suppressed and the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit is increased, so that the decline in the willingness to play can be suppressed.
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24D, the player continues the game without a big win for a period from the end of the big win to the control to the "play time"("I'maddicted"), and during that period, various announcement productions are being carried out and continue to be agitated. Also, when the variable display is 900 times, for example, when the variable display is performed the first number of times (for example, 105 times) after the end of the big hit (see FIG. 24A), the variable display is performed the second number of times (for example, 213 times) (see FIG. 24B), and when the variable display is performed the third time (for example, 506 times) (see FIG. 882 times) is executed (see FIG. 24(D)), at least an effect with a high expectation of a big hit such as SP reach (for example, SP reach effect of "Gekiatsu") is executed a predetermined number of times, and these SP reach effects It's highly likely that she's feeling pretty down because she keeps getting off the hook.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25 (E1) (E2), even if it is finally controlled to "play time" (time saving state B) after 900 times of variable display, this time saving state B is the normal state ( If the variation efficiency is low, such as the low accuracy/low base state, the number of useless shots increases, which may lead to additional investment and prolonged play. In addition, since the SP ready-to-win effect is completely removed in the 900th variable display, the player is quite depressed.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 25 (F1) to (F4), the "play time" (time saving state B) of the present embodiment has a higher fluctuation efficiency than the normal state (low probability / low base state) Time saving Since it is in the state, the game can be continued while suppressing additional investment. In addition, the time-saving control is controlled to a big hit during the period controlled to the time-saving state B by executing the variable display a specific number of times (for example, 1100 times, the maximum number of times of about 3.8 times the probability of the big hit). Since there is a high probability (for example, about 97%) that the For example, if the probability of hitting the jackpot is 1/319.9, the probability of not hitting the jackpot with one variable display is about 99% {(319.9−1)÷319.9=0.996874}, and 1100 rotations The probability of not hitting the jackpot within that time is about 3% (0.996874^1100=0.031937). Therefore, the probability of hitting the jackpot within 1100 spins is about 97% (1-0.031937=0.968063).

In addition, in "play time", the variable display period of the selected variable pattern is short, so the variable display is more efficient than other time-saving states, so it is possible to efficiently digest the variable display and draw a big hit in a short period of time. In addition, it is an advantageous state in which there is a high possibility that an advantageous big win (for example, big win B, big win C, etc.) will be given to the player by making a big win in the second special game due to the right-handed game. be. In addition, since the advance notice effect and the SP ready-to-win effect, etc., which will be described later, are unlikely to be executed, and there are few opportunities to be aroused by the losing effect, it is possible to suitably suppress the decline in the desire to play. In other words, the "play time" of the present embodiment is different from the game state for waiting for the next big hit while enjoying the production, such as the variable probability state and the time saving state A. This is a game state in which priority is given to efficiently digesting and winning the next big hit.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the pre-reading notice setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, by checking whether at least one of the start winning designation command, the pattern designation command, the variation category command, or the pending memory number notification command is newly stored in the start winning reception command buffer It is possible to determine the presence or absence of If any command has not been newly received (step S702; No), the pre-reading notice determination process is terminated.

When it is determined that there is a received command in step S702 (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading announcement effect is already being executed (step S703).

In this embodiment, when the pre-reading foretelling performance is already being executed, the processing for further executing the fore-reading foretelling performance is not performed, and the fore-reading foretelling performance is executed in an already determined performance mode. On the other hand, when the pre-reading announcement effect is being executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display mode is determined to be "non-reach", the variable display result is determined to be "big hit". When a prize-winning determination result indicating that a variation pattern with or reach is determined is obtained, the pre-reading notice performance being executed may be switched to super reach or big hit notice performance. It should be noted that the pre-reading foretelling effect may be made executable regardless of the effect mode of the pre-reading foretelling effect that has already been executed.

If the pre-reading advance notice effect is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice restriction is in effect to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect (step S704). If the pre-reading notice is not restricted in step S704 (step S704; No), the order and content of the received command based on the occurrence of the starting prize are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the command was received normally. (step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the time of starting winning are in order, whether or not all have been received without omission, whether or not the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent, It is confirmed whether or not the contents of the win prize designation command and the reserved storage number notification command are consistent, and if even one of them is denied, it is determined that the command could not be received normally. It should be noted that it is not limited to determining that an abnormality has occurred when any one of them is denied. For example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two of them are denied. Alternatively, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when all are denied.

If it is determined that it has been received normally in step S707 (step S707; Yes), the variable category command up to the previous time stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is checked (step S708), and the current is "3" or "4", and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation category up to the last time is only those that are non-reach lost (step S709). That is, in this embodiment, when there are two or three pieces of pending data whose variable display results are "non-reach-losing", the pending data are used to execute the continuous advance notice effect.

It should be noted that if the number of reserved memories is sufficient to execute the continuous advance notice effect (for example, if it is 2 or more), the continuous notice effect may be executed. For example, other than the notice pattern in which the effect mode changes, such as the continuous notice effect (prefetch notice effect) of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 described later, the continuous You may make it perform a notice production. By doing so, it is possible to improve the overall execution frequency of the continuous advance notice effects.

In addition, in the case of executing a look-ahead foretelling performance other than the stop pattern foretelling, the continuous foretelling performance may be executed even when the variable display result includes holding data of ``no reach loss''. In this case, a reach may occur or a "jackpot" may occur during execution of the continuous advance notice effect, so an unexpected effect can be executed. When the continuous notice performance is executed when the variable display result is ``non-reach loss'', and the continuous notice effect is executed, for example, in the variable display with the reach, the continuous notice of the performance mode other than the stop symbol notice is performed. It suffices if the performance is selected. By doing so, it is possible to execute the continuous announcement effect regardless of the display result before the execution of the variable display to be read ahead.

For example, in the process of step S708, the number of data received up to one before the latest variation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the variation category specified by the variation category command to read. In the processing of step S709, it is determined whether the number of data is "3" or "4" based on the reading result in step S708, or whether the variable category corresponding to non-reach loss is specified (variation category command C600) only. determine whether
In step S709, if it is determined that the number of pending memories is "3" or "4" and the fluctuation category up to the previous time is only those that are non-reachable (step S709; Yes), look ahead Whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, and the pre-reading notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect in the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect are determined (step S710).

As an example, in the process of step S710, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice pattern. In the pre-reading notice determination table, according to the specified contents of the variable category command sent based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified, the numerical value to be compared with the random value for deciding the pre-reading notice type ( determined value) may be assigned to the determination result of "no execution" corresponding to the case of not executing the pre-reading notice effect, a plurality of pre-reading notice patterns in the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect, and the like. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetching notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for prefetching notice determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. , the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice pattern.

In the processing of step S710, the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice pattern may be determined.

Based on the determination by the process of step S710, it is determined whether or not it is "no execution" in which the pre-reading announcement effect is not executed (step S711). At this time, if it is other than "no execution" (step S711; No), a setting is made to start execution of the prefetching notice effect according to the determined prefetching notice pattern (step S712). In step S712, the number of pre-reading notice execution times counter indicating the number of times of variable display to execute the pre-reading notice effect is set as the count initial value, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the ON state, for example. Setting corresponding to the fact that the advance notice performance is being executed is performed. Also, the pre-reading notice pattern determined in step S710 and the pre-reading notice effect control pattern corresponding to the current number of special figure reservation storage are set.
After the process of step S712 is executed, or when it is determined in step S703 that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), or when it is determined in step S704 that pre-reading notice is restricted ( Step S704; Yes), when it is determined in step S709 that the current number of pending memories is not "3" or "4", or when it is determined that the fluctuation category up to the previous time is not limited to non-reach loss (Step S709; No), or when it is determined that "no execution" is made in step S711 (step S711; Yes), the latest starting winning designation command stored in the starting winning winning command buffer 194A is the first. It is determined whether or not it is a 1 start opening winning designation command (step S713).

When it is the first start winning designation command in step S713 (step S713; Yes), it corresponds to the fact that the special game using the first special figure is newly suspended as a hold display in the start winning prize storage display area. Control is performed to update the display portion to be displayed (step S714). In step S714, control is performed to update the pending display in the starting prize memory display area to a normal display mode (for example, round white display). After that, the pre-reading notice determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S713 that it is not the first start winning designation command (step S713; No), a special game using the second special figure is displayed as a pending display in the starting winning prize storage display area. Control is performed to update the display portion corresponding to the new suspension (step S715). In step S715, control is performed to update the pending display in the starting prize memory display area to a normal display mode (for example, round white display). After that, the pre-reading notice determination process is terminated.

When it is determined in step S707 that the command at the time of starting winning was not normally received (step S707; No), undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning ( step S731). For example, an undetermined information storage area may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning command buffer 194A, and the undetermined information of the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to "1" (or ON state). .

After executing the process of step S731, as the pending display in the start winning memory display area, the display parts showing the first special figure pending memory number and the second special figure pending memory number are respectively displayed in a common abnormal display mode (eg, a round gray display), and the display portion corresponding to the newly suspended display is also displayed in the common abnormal display mode (step S732). In addition, even if the starting opening winning designation command (first starting winning winning designation command or second starting winning winning designation command) cannot be received normally, the pending memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second If the pending memory number notification command) can be received normally, it is possible to specify the number of the first special figure pending memory and the number of the second special figure pending memory, so update the pending display in the normal display mode. good too. The abnormal display mode differs from the normal display mode in part or all of the display color, display shape, display characters, etc. of the display part, so that the command at the time of starting winning has been missed. It suffices if the information can be notified in a recognizable manner. It should be noted that while only the display portion corresponding to the newly put on hold is set to the abnormal display mode, the display modes of the other display portions may not be changed.

After executing the process of step S732, for example, setting the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the ON state, after setting the pre-reading notice limitation (step S733), the pre-reading End the advance notice determination process.

In such pre-reading notice determination processing, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the time of start winning is not normally received, the processing of step S710 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice performance is restricted not to be executed. As a result, for example, when it is not possible to normally receive a pending storage number notification command as pending storage information specifying that the number of first special pending storage or the number of second special pending storage has increased , it is possible to limit the execution of the look-ahead notice effect.

In addition, if only the starting point winning designation command is missing, if only the pending memory number notification command is missing, or if the starting point winning designation command and the pending memory number notification command do not match, It may be restricted so as not to execute the look-ahead foretelling effect. That is, when the reservation storage information designating recognizably which one of the first special figure reservation memory number and the second special figure reservation memory number has increased is missed, it is sufficient to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading announcement effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, thereby preventing the player from feeling distrustful.

For example, part or all of the reserved storage information that specifies recognizably which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as the starting entrance winning designation command and the number of reserved memory notification command In the event of a failure, execution of the pre-reading announcement effect may be restricted until the execution of the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the match between the look-ahead advance notice effect and the result of the variable display from becoming inconsistent, thereby preventing the player from feeling distrustful.

For example, when a part or all of the determination result information, such as a pattern designation command or a variable category command, which designates the determination result at the time of occurrence of the start winning prize so as to be recognizable, is missed, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the pending memory is terminated. You may restrict|limit not to perform a look-ahead advance notice production until. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the look-ahead advance notice effect and the result of the variable display, thereby preventing the player from feeling distrustful.

For example, when part of the judgment result information such as a pattern designation command or a variation category command is missed, even if the judgment result can be recognized by other judgment result information, the pre-reading notice effect based on the judgment result is not executed. can be restricted to As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading announcement effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, thereby preventing the player from feeling distrustful.

For example, when judgment results that can be recognized from multiple pieces of judgment result information, such as a pattern designation command and a variable category command, do not match, the pre-reading notice effect based on the judgment result that can be recognized by any of the judgment result information is restricted so as not to be executed. may As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading announcement effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, thereby preventing the player from feeling distrustful.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 8 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and determines that the special figure display result is "losing". It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "losing" (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11, the specified variation pattern determines whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" (step S523).

When it is determined in step S523 that it is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left finalized symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left finalized pattern determination table, etc., the left finalized decorative pattern to be stop-displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the finalized decorative patterns. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right finalized symbol, which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined right finalized symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. , etc., to determine the right finalized decorative design to be stop-displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative designs. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined decorative symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-definite pattern determination that is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium-definite pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. , etc., to determine the medium-determined decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative designs. In addition, in the processing of step S524, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbols of the non-ready-to-win combinations that are the predetermined chance symbols, corresponding to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

When it is determined in step S523 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of final stop symbols forming the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left and right finalized symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left and right confirmed pattern determination table, etc., among the confirmed decorative patterns, the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are stopped and displayed together. The decorative pattern with the same pattern number is determined. In addition, numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-definite pattern determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-definite pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is generated. By referring to it, among the confirmed decoration symbols, the middle confirmed decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined. Here, for example, when the pattern number of the middle fixed decorative pattern is the same as the pattern number of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern, when the fixed decorative patterns become a big hit combination, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to or from the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may not be a jackpot combination but be a ready-to-win combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative pattern, the difference (design difference) between the pattern numbers of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern may be determined, and the middle fixed decorative pattern corresponding to the pattern difference may be set. .

When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not "losing" (step S522; No), the final stop symbol combination that constitutes the jackpot combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determination symbol updated by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and then stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined big-hit finalized symbol determination table, the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are stopped and displayed. A decorative pattern with the same pattern number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variable" or "probability variable", or whether there is a promotion effect during the big hit, etc., a different decorative pattern may be determined as a fixed decorative pattern. good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-variable", any one decoration pattern is selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols, and it is determined as a fixed decoration design that constitutes a non-variable big hit combination. Just do it. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probability variable", any one decorative pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns or probability variable patterns, and a fixed decorative pattern constituting a non-probability variable jackpot combination or a probability variable jackpot combination is selected. should be decided. At this time, when the fixed decoration pattern of the non-probability variable big win combination is determined, the re-lottery performance during the variable display is not notified to the effect that it is controlled to the probability variable state, but is executed corresponding to the big win game state. What is necessary is just to notify that it is controlled to a variable probability state by promotion performance during a big hit. On the other hand, when the fixed decoration pattern of the variable probability big hit combination is decided, the effect of being controlled to the variable probability state is given in the re-lottery performance during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery performance.

After executing any one of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a pre-reading notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of pre-reading notice execution setting processing. In the pre-reading notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is ON (step S601). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), the pre-reading notice execution setting process is terminated.

If the pre-reading notice execution flag is ON (step S601; Yes), the value of the pre-reading notice execution count counter is subtracted by 1 (step S602). Then, based on the value of the counter for the number of times of execution of pre-reading notice and the set pre-reading notice effect control pattern, the setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect is performed (step S603).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the pre-reading notice execution count counter is 0 (step S604). If the value of the pre-reading notice execution count counter is not 0 (step S604; No), the pre-reading notice execution setting process is terminated.

If the value of the pre-reading notice execution count counter is 0 (step S604; Yes), the pre-reading notice execution flag is cleared to the off state (step S605). The case where the value of the pre-reading notice execution count counter is 0 means that the current change is the change targeted for the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect ends. After that, the pre-reading notice execution setting process is terminated.

After the pre-reading notice execution setting process is executed in step S535, whether or not to execute the notice effect during fluctuation and the notice pattern during change corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect during change when it is executed are determined (step S529). . As an example, in the process of step S529, as a table used for determining the presence or absence of the notice effect during change and the notice pattern during change, a previously prepared notice determination table during change is selected and set. In the fluctuation notice determination table, the numerical value that is compared with the random value for deciding the fluctuation notice type according to the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to the decision result of "no execution" corresponding to the case where the notice effect during fluctuation is not executed, and the notice pattern during fluctuation when the notice effect during fluctuation is executed. . After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variable notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the change notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of the notice effect during fluctuation and the notice pattern during fluctuation.

After executing the process of step S529, execution setting of other effects during variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting may be made to execute an effect different from the pre-reading forewarning effect and the during-fluctuation foretelling effect. As such an effect, for example, predetermined sound effects (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) are output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing when the variable display is started or during execution. A variable display result becomes a ``big hit'' by executing a predetermined mode of presentation including some or all of mode presentations and presentations in which a flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. A one-shot notification mode effect may be executed to immediately notify (deterministically notify) the event. Alternatively, as such an effect, a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a "big hit" may be displayed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit", for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined mode of presentation for liveliness. More specifically, it suffices if a predetermined mode of effect, such as a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 is illuminated, can be executed.

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the performance control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared special figure variation time performance control patterns corresponding to, for example, a variation pattern specified by a variation pattern specification command, and sets it as a use pattern. Further, for example, when a setting is made to execute a pre-reading announcement effect of character display announcement, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

After executing the process of step S531, for example corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set (step S532). . Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern etc. in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative design may be started in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

[Description of Characteristic Portion 666SKY]
Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 666SKY in the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. First, as a premise, many characters appear in this gaming machine. There are two types of characters: ally characters and enemy characters. A teammate character is a character that announces a big win by defeating an enemy character with an effect such as SP reach. The enemy character is a character that notifies of a loss by defeating an ally character in an effect such as SP reach. In other words, a character that the player wants to play an active part in the SP reach etc. (a character that leads to a big hit) is an ally character, and a character that the player does not want to play an active part in the SP reach etc. (a character that leads to a loss) is an enemy character. is. The types of characters are Mumu (666SKY073), Jam (666SKY045), Nana (666SKY042), Rim (666SKY004), Stocky (666SKY051), Enemy character (666SKY046), and Bakuchu (which will be described later in the blank image of the candidate display). character) exists. This game machine basically operates in situations where friendly characters are more advantageous than enemy characters (e.g., fighting and defeating enemy characters), and situations in which many effects related to characters (e.g., stock effects) are executed. is designed to have a higher expectation of a big hit. In addition, the characters also have compatibility with each other, and the combination of Nana-Jam, Nana-Mumu, and Nana-Mumu-Rim is a combination of characters with good compatibility, and there is a combination of characters with good compatibility regardless of whether it is an ally character or an enemy character. . In addition, there is a possibility that the accompanying display, which will be described later, will be displayed when the characters are compatible with each other.

This game machine is equipped with a stock effect (storage effect). The stock effect is a look-ahead pattern determined in the processing of S710 of the look-ahead notice setting processing described in FIG. The stock effect is an effect composed of a series of flows in which a stock (special image) is acquired and the stock is released to execute the effect corresponding to the stock. In addition, the stock period (storage period) is the period before the production that is executed when the stock is released starts. It refers to the period before execution. FIG. 29 is a diagram of an image displayed on the image display device when a "read-ahead stock effect" (a "stock chance" to be described later) is started as a look-ahead preview effect. First, the spherical image displayed in the center of the image display device 5 is called a stock acquisition image, which is an image displayed when the "stock rendering" is started, and has four modes of 666SKY005 to 666SKY008. . 666SKY017 is referred to as a stock staying display area during look-ahead variation, and is a display area in which a stock image acquired when a stock effect is executed during look-ahead variation can be retained and displayed as a look-ahead variation stock image during look-ahead variation. A stock image is an image that is displayed in response to execution of an advance notice effect such as a spinning effect, and can suggest the timing at which the advance notice effect to be notified is executed. The acquired stock image displayed during execution of the "look-ahead stock effect" is moved and displayed in the look-ahead fluctuation stock retention display area, and is displayed in a predetermined manner according to the aspect of the acquired stock image ("character" described later). At the position, it is displayed as a stock image during pre-reading fluctuation. For example, when the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 is displayed during the execution of the "look-ahead stock effect", the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 moves and displays toward the leftmost display position of the look-ahead fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY017, It changes to the stock image 666SKY001 during pre-reading fluctuation, and is displayed in a dwelling state. 666SKY027 is called the stock retention display area during the change, and the stock image acquired when the "stock effect" is executed during the change is displayed as the stock image until the execution timing of the "round effect" described later arrives. This is a display area in which stay display is possible. The acquired stock image displayed during the execution of the "stock effect" is moved and displayed in the fluctuating stock retention display area, and is displayed as a stock image at a predetermined display position according to the mode of the acquired stock image. be done. For example, when the stock acquisition image 666SKY006 is displayed while the "stock effect" is being executed, the stock acquisition image 666SKY006 moves and displays toward the second display position from the left of the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027, It changes to the stock image 666SKY010 and is displayed in a dwell state. In addition, four display positions (666SKY013 to 666SKY016) are provided in the fluctuating stock retention display area according to the four types of stock acquisition images. The stock image 666SKY006 changes to the stock image 666SKY009 and stays displayed, the stock image 666SKY006 changes to the stock image 666SKY010 at the display position 666SKY014 and stays displayed, and the stock acquired image 666SKY007 changes to the stock image 666SKY011 at the display position 666SKY015 and stays displayed. Then, the stock image 666SKY008 is changed to the stock image 666SKY012 at the display position 666SKY016 and displayed as staying. In addition, while the fluctuating stock staying display area 666SKY027 is always displayed during the foreseeing fluctuation or the relevant fluctuation, the foreseeing fluctuating stock staying display area 666SKY017 is not always displayed, but the "forecast stock effect" is displayed in the foreseeing fluctuation. Displayed during execution. While the sizes of the foreseeing changing stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004 displayed in the foreseeing changing stock staying display area 666SKY017 are the same, the sizes of the stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012 displayed in the changing stock staying display area 666SKY027 are the same. are not the same. Specifically, the stock images 666SKY009-666SKY011 have the same size, but the stock image 666SKY012 is designed to be larger than the stock images 666SKY009-011. This corresponds to the degree of expectation for a big win of a stock character, which will be described later, and it is easy to understand that the stock image 666SKY012, which has the highest degree of expectation for a big win, can be expected at a glance. The display area where the stock image during the foreseeing fluctuation is displayed is displayed in a different place from the display area where the stock image is displayed. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the display area where the stock image during the foreseeing fluctuation is displayed. Limited. Also, when stock images are stocked, the movement of the movable body 32 is similarly restricted. In addition, the movement of the movable body is not restricted when the stock image is not stocked during the prefetch fluctuation or the stock image is not stocked. As a result, it is possible to easily visually recognize the stock image during the prefetch fluctuation at any time.

FIG. 30 is a diagram of a character drawn in a stock image (also referred to as a "stock character") and an announcement effect executed corresponding to the character. In this embodiment, the stock acquisition image and the stock image have four types of modes in which the characters "Nana", "Jam", "Mumu", and "Rim" are drawn, and the "stock effect" is started. Expectations for subsequent big wins differ depending on which stock image with which character is drawn when the game is played. Specifically, it is designed so that the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the order of "Rim" > "Mumu" > "Jam" > "Nana". Therefore, the stock image of "Rim" is designed to be larger than the stock images of "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu" so that it is easy to visually understand that the expectation of a big win is high. In addition, the stock image is an image that is displayed to announce the execution of the notice effect (such as the “guruguru effect” described later) before the execution of the notice effect, and the stock image drawn in the stock image It is designed so that the type of notice effect to be notified is different depending on the type of character. For example, if you acquire a stock image of "rim" with the start of "stock effect", the image of "rim" will be displayed at the timing just before the notice effect such as "hot cut-in" or "strong SP reach" is executed. changes to a cut-in mode, which will be described later, and foretells that "hot cut-in" or "strong SP reach" will be executed. As a result, the player pays attention to the character drawn in the stock image when the "stock effect" is started, guesses the advance notice effect to be executed, and expects that the notice effect will be executed. will inflate. In addition, the notice effects that are subject to notice are "Guru Guru production", "Expectation level up (star)", "Guru Guru promotion after production", "Pending change", "Title change (color)", "Strong SP reach transition" , There are seven types of "hot cut-in", and if the variable display is performed according to the jackpot variation pattern, "hot cut-in" > "strong SP reach transition" > "title change (color)" > "round and round effect Post-promotion” > “pending change” > “expectation increase (star)” > “round and round production” are expected to hit the jackpot in this order. In addition, although it has been explained that the type of notice effect to be notified depends on the type of stock character, the same notice effect may be the subject of notice depending on the type of stock character. For example, "Nana" foretells that the notice effects of "Guru Guru production" and "Expectation level up (star)" (higher expectations than Guru Guru production) will be executed, and "Jam" is similar to "Nana". Similarly, in addition to foretelling the execution of ``Guru-guru production'', ``Promotion after ``Guru-guru production'' and the unique ``Title change (color)'' ), and ``Mumu'', like ``Nana'' and ``Jam'', foretells that ``Guruguru production'' will be performed, and like ``Jam'', ``Guruguru Advancement after production” and a unique “Title change (color)” (higher expectations than “Guru Guru production” and “Guru Guru production promotion”) will be performed. In addition, when the "round and round effect" is executed in the variation, the "round and round effect" is executed for both the stock image of "jam" and the stock image of "mumu", for example, with the "round and round effect" as the announcement target. There is no change to the cut-in mode at the timing immediately before. Also, even if any of the characters "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu" starts the "round and round effect", the mode of the stock release cut-in image executed before that will not change. In addition, when the stock image of "Mumu" is displayed with the "Guru Guru production" as the notice target, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the stock image of "Nana" or "Jam" is displayed. Designed to be tall. The image of "rim" can perform a different effect than the preview effect that can be performed by other stock images (other stock images cannot be performed, only "rim" can be performed). can be made to recognize the stock image of "rim" as something special. In addition, since it is possible to execute one common notice (swirling effect) such as "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu" and each unique notice (title change (color), pending change, etc.) It is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the image executes the announcement effect. As mentioned above, the degree of expectation for the production that the stock image foretells is as described above. Expectations for big wins vary by gender. For example, ``Nana'', ``Jam'', and ``Mumu'' are stored. In the case of pattern 1 to be executed, ``Nana'', ``Jam'', and ``Mumu'' are stored, and ``Nana'' is ``Guruguru production'', ``Jam'' is ``Promoted after Guruguru production'', In the case of pattern 2 in which "promotion after round and round effect" is executed, pattern 2 is more likely to be selected as an execution pattern that will result in a big win (there is a high degree of expectation for a big win). By doing so, it is possible to focus on the related effects and the effects executed by the stock image. In this case, there are effects that display characters and text in a way that blocks the screen, such as "cut-in image", "stock image open", "stock release cut-in image", "accompanying display", "heat cut-in", etc. It exists, but there is a background corresponding to the character or character behind the character or character (for example, a heart background for Nana's cut-in image), but the background is different from the corresponding character or character. If so, it may be a display with a higher expectation of a big hit than in the case of the corresponding background. As a result, when the player sees this presentation, the player feels uncomfortable, so that the player can pay more attention to the display.

FIG. 31 is a diagram when the "read-ahead stock effect" is started as a look-ahead notice effect in the look-ahead fluctuation. It should be noted that the "read-ahead stock effect" refers to the time from when the stock image is acquired in the pre-reading change before the change in which the notice effect such as "round and round effect" is executed, and before the notice effect corresponding to the stock image is executed. It is a preview production until the stock image is used. (A1) is a diagram showing a state in which the variable display is stopped with the number of pending memories being 3. FIG. 666SKY019 is a background stage name image indicating the background stage in which the user is currently staying. 666SKY020 to 666SKY022 are decoration patterns that can be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of special patterns. 666SKY023 is a regular small pattern that performs variable display corresponding to the variable display of the special pattern. 666SKY024 is the active display area. 666SKY025 is a pending display indicating that the current pending storage number is three. Note that the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027 is always displayed even during a period when the variable display is not performed, and the size, shape, etc. It is designed differently. (B1) is a diagram showing a situation when the number of pending memories is subtracted by 1 from 3 and variable display is started. Incidentally, in the active display area 666SKY024, an active display 666SKY026 is displayed along with the subtraction of the reserved storage number. (C1) is a diagram showing a situation when a "prefetching stock acquisition suggestion effect" is started as a prefetching notice effect. After the start of the variable display, the background stage image, the background stage name image 666SKY019, and the changing stock retention display area 666SKY027 start to be darkened to reduce visibility, and a "stock chance" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. A character image 666SKY028 is displayed, and further, a prefetch changing stock retention display area 666SKY017 is displayed. At this stage, since four silhouette images are displayed in the look-ahead changing stock retention display area 666SKY017, it can be easily understood that none of the stock images have been acquired yet. In addition, the character image 666SKY028 and the predictive changing stock retention display area 666SKY017 are displayed without deterioration in visibility due to the dark transition effect. As a result, the player can clearly grasp that the "look-ahead stock acquisition suggestion effect" has started. Further, a plurality of types of character forms of "Stock Chance" may be provided, and the degree of expectation for obtaining a stock image may be varied according to the character form. For example, the degree of expectation for obtaining a stock image may be higher when the chance mode "stock chance" is displayed than when the normal mode "stock chance" is displayed. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character mode of "Stock Chance" and enhance interest. Further, the display related to the effect that triggered the execution of the dark change effect may not be reduced in visibility. For example, as in (C1), when the character image 666SKY028 of "stock chance" is displayed, the dark effect is started, but since it is when the "forecast stock effect" is started in the look-ahead fluctuation, it is changed to "look-ahead stock effect". The related look-ahead fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY017 is not subject to the dark transition effect, and maintains normal visibility. In addition, the active display and the display of small patterns at all times are not subject to darkening effects and maintain visibility. As a result, it is possible not only to pay attention to the related display, but also to check the active display and the regular small pattern at any time, and to check that the change is being executed. In (D1), the character image 666SKY028 is hidden, and a display area 666SKY029 for informing whether or not a stock image can be acquired, a stock acquisition prompting image 666SKY030, and a button long-press operation prompting image 666SKY031 are displayed in the center of the image display device 5. It is the figure which showed the situation when it is displayed. When the player starts a long-pressing operation on the push button 31B according to the button long-pressing operation promotion image 666SKY031, the character is gradually drawn from the black aspect from the bottom to the top of the stock acquisition inciting image 666SKY030. When the state of the stock acquisition inciting image 666SKY030 changes to the state in which the character is completely drawn, the effect is successful. It is also possible to provide a plurality of modes of the button long-press operation prompting image 666SKY031, and to vary the degree of expectation for acquiring the stock image according to the mode. For example, even if the expectation for obtaining the stock image is higher when the chance-mode button long-press operation prompting image 666SKY031 is displayed than when the normal-mode button long-press operation prompting image 666SKY031 is displayed. good. This makes it possible to make the player pay attention to the aspect of the button long-pressing operation promotion image 666SKY031 and enhance interest. (E1) is a diagram showing the situation when the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed due to the success of the "predictive stock acquisition suggestive effect". The stock acquisition image 666SKY007 and the emphasis effect image 666SKY032 are displayed in the center of the image display device 5 when the aspect of the stock acquisition promotion image 666SKY030 changes to the aspect in which the character is completely drawn. When the stock acquisition image is displayed in the look-ahead fluctuation, the 'look-ahead stock presentation' is started by the 'look-ahead stock acquisition suggestion presentation' from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a predetermined effect sound capable of specifying that the stock image has been acquired is output. . The predetermined sound effect is output in the same way regardless of which of the stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008 is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately notify that the stock image has been acquired in the prefetch variation. Further, the aspect of the emphasized effect image 666SKY032 may be the same regardless of which of the stock acquired images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008 is displayed, or may be varied according to the type of character. (F1) is a diagram showing a situation when the acquired stock image 666SKY007 is moving toward the prefetch changing stock retention display area 666SKY017. The stock acquisition image 666SKY007 changes so as to gradually shrink as it moves toward the look-ahead changing stock retention display area 666SKY017, and finally the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 dedicated to the look-ahead variation stock retention display area 666SKY017. It is dwell-displayed at the display position (the second display position from the right). The darkening effect is continuously executed from the start of the "look-ahead stock acquisition suggestive effect" until the stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008 are retained and displayed at the display positions in the look-ahead changing stock retention display area 666SKY017. As a result, the player can continue to pay attention to the "look-ahead stock acquisition suggestion effect" and the "look-ahead stock effect". In addition, in the display area 666SKY017 where the stock image is not displayed, the silhouette image is continuously displayed in the display area 666SKY017, making it easy to grasp the acquisition status of the stock image. can do. (G1) is a diagram showing a situation when a prefetching changing stock image 666SKY003 is displayed in a prefetching changing stock retention display area 666SKY017 after the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed. After the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is moved and displayed toward the display position dedicated to the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 in the prefetch changing stock retention display area 666SKY017, the stock image 666SKY003 is displayed in the display position dedicated to the stock acquisition image 666SKY007. is displayed, then the active display 666SKY026 in the active display area 666SKY024 is hidden, and the variable display stops.

FIG. 32 is a diagram when the "stock effect" is started as the advance notice effect in the variation started when the game ball enters the first start winning hole when the number of pending memories is 0. FIG. In addition, "stock effect" means that the stock image is displayed before the notice effect such as "round effect" is executed in the fluctuation (also referred to as the change) in which the notice effect such as "round effect" is executed. It is a preview effect from when the stock image is acquired to when the stock image is used before the preview effect corresponding to the stock image is executed. As shown, (A2) to (C2) are diagrams showing the situation when the variable display is started with the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning hole and reach is established. (D2) is a diagram showing a situation when the "stock acquisition suggestion effect" is started as the advance notice effect after the ready-to-win state is established. A button single-pressing promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and when the player performs a single-pressing operation on the push button 31B in accordance with the button single-pressing promotion image 666SKY034, in the case of a successful effect, (E2 ), the dark effect is executed, and the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 and the emphasized effect image 666SKY032 are displayed in the center of the image display device 5 . When the stock acquisition image is displayed in the variation, a special effect sound that can specify that the stock image has been acquired is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the "stock acquisition suggestive effect". There are four types of special effect sounds, namely, special effect sounds A to D. When the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 is displayed, the special effect sound A is output, and when the stock acquisition image 666SKY006 is displayed, the special effect sound B is output. , the special effect sound C is output when the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed, and the special effect sound D is output when the stock acquisition image 666SKY008 is displayed. Note that the degree of recognition (loudness, loudness, etc.) of sound is high in the order of special effect sound D>C>B>A. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately notify that the stock image has been acquired in the variation. Further, a plurality of modes of the single-button-pressing promotion image 666SKY034 may be provided, and the degree of expectation for acquiring the stock image may be varied according to the modes. For example, even if the chance mode single-button-pressing promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed, the stock image acquisition expectation is higher than when the normal-mode single-button-pressing promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed. good. This makes it possible to make the player pay attention to the aspect of the button single-pressing promotion image 666SKY034, thereby increasing interest. (F2) is a diagram showing the situation when the cut-in image 666SKY035 is displayed after the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed. When the stock acquisition image is displayed in the variation, unlike the case where the stock acquisition image is displayed in the look-ahead variation, after the stock acquisition image is displayed, a cut-in image corresponding to the mode of the stock acquisition image is displayed. For example, if stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed, then cut-in image 666SKY035 is displayed as shown. The width of the display of the cut-in image 666SKY035 is displayed with a common size for all cut-in images, but it may be made larger or smaller so that a big win is more likely to occur. This allows attention to be paid to the cut-in image. After that, as shown in (G2), the cut-in image 666SKY035 is moved and displayed so as to be sucked in toward the display position 666SKY015 in the fluctuating stock retention display area 027, and then, as shown in (H2), the stock is displayed at the display position 666SKY015. Image 666SKY011 is displayed. Note that the image displayed after the stock acquisition image is displayed in the change is not limited to the cut-in image, and may be another image. For example, after the stock acquired image 666SKY007 is displayed, the stock character "Mumu" is displayed so as to pop out from the stock acquired image 666SKY007, and after "Mumu" moves toward the display position 666SKY015, it is displayed. Stock image 666SKY011 may be displayed at position 666SKY015.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a case where the "stock effect" is started as the foretelling effect in the post-forecasting change after the "predictive stock effect" is executed as the foreseeing foretelling effect in the foreseeing change. (A3) is the same as (E1) above. (B3) is the same as (F1) above. (C3) is the same as (G1) above. (D3) is a diagram showing a situation when, after the look-ahead variation is completed, a variation in which a foretelling effect such as "round and round effect" is executed is started. After the start of the variable display, the prefetching changing stock image 666SKY003 that was staying displayed in the prefetching changing stock staying display area 666SKY017 changes again to the stock acquired image 666SKY007, and the stock acquired image 666SKY007 moves toward the center of the image display device 5. A display that moves while being gradually enlarged is performed. As a result, the player can guess that the spinning effect will be executed in the variation. After that, the presentation progresses as shown in (E3) to (G3). In addition, in (C3) and (G3), when the prefetching changing stock image is staying displayed in the look-ahead changing stock staying display area 666SKY017 and the stock image staying in the changing stock staying display area 666SKY027. Occasionally, a light emitting effect using the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Specifically, normally, when the prefetching changing stock image is not staying displayed in the prefetching changing stock staying display area 666SKY017, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a light emission mode corresponding to the prefetching changing background stage image. When the prefetch changing stock image is staying displayed in the lookahead changing stock staying display area 666SKY017, the light emitting mode of the game effect lamp 9 is turned off. As a result, it is emphasized that the foreseeing changing stock image is staying displayed in the foreseeing changing stock staying display area 666SKY017, so that attention can be drawn to the future development of the effect. Further, normally, when no stock image is staying displayed in the fluctuating stock staying display area 666SKY027, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a light emission mode corresponding to the fluctuating background stage image. When the stock image is staying displayed in the staying display area 666SKY027, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a lighting mode corresponding to the stock character. For example, when the stock image 666SKY009 is staying displayed in the fluctuating stock staying display area 666SKY027, the game effect lamp 9 emits pink light, and when the stock image 666SKY010 is staying displayed, the game effect When the lamp 9 emits light in a purple light emission mode and the stock image 666SKY011 is staying displayed, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a green light emission mode, and when the stock image 666SKY012 is staying displayed, the game effect The lamp 9 emits light in a gold luminous manner. As a result, the presentation effect is enhanced when the stock image is staying displayed in the fluctuating stock staying display area 666SKY027, and at a glance which stock image is staying displayed in the fluctuating stock staying display area 666SKY027. can grasp. It should be noted that when the prefetching changing stock image is staying displayed in the prefetching changing stock staying display area 666SKY017, the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 is turned off, but this is not the only option. The game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit light in a light emission mode corresponding to the background stage image during the foreseeing fluctuation in the same manner as when the foreseeing fluctuation stock image is not staying and displayed in the stock staying display area 666SKY017, thereby reducing the cost of lamp production. You may do so.

FIGS. 34 to 38 are diagrams when the "stock effect" is executed in the variable display in which the "round and round effect" is executed. (A4) to (D4) are the same as (A2) to (D2) above. (E4) corresponds to the player's single-press operation on the push button 31B, and a black effect is executed, and the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 and the emphasized effect image 666SKY032 are displayed in the center of the image display device 5. It is the figure which showed the situation. After the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 is displayed, as shown in (F4) and (G4), the cut-in image 666SKY036 is displayed, and the cut-in image 666SKY036 moves toward the display position 666SKY013 within the fluctuating stock retention display area 027. It is displayed moving as if being sucked in. After that, as shown in (H4), the stock image 666SKY009 is displayed at the display position 666SKY013. (I4) is a diagram showing a situation when the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed at the timing of reach development. The stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is a change of the stock image 666SKY009 staying displayed at the display position 666SKY013. The stock release cut-in image is an image that is displayed immediately before the execution timing of the announcement effect targeted by the stock image. That is, the announcement effect for the announcement target is executed in response to the display of the stock release cut-in image. The mode of the stock release cut-in image differs depending on the type of stock character. Also, when the stock release cut-in image is displayed, a dark transition effect is also executed at the same time. Thus, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the advance notice effect. When the stock image takes the form of the stock release cut-in image, display the number of seconds in advance, count down, or display an indication that the stock image will take the form of the stock release cut-in image (e.g., "Change", character display such as "go"), or the stock image moves in a specific manner before the stock image is used (for example, the stock image moves up or down, or the stock image moves from the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during the change). moves out of the display area), the player may be notified of when the stock image will become the stock release cut-in image. As a result, it becomes easy to understand when the stock image will be used, and the amusement of the game can be improved. Also, the degree of expectation for a big win may be varied according to the size of the stock release cut-in image. For example, in (I4), the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed from the upper part of the background stage name image to the upper part where the stock image of "Mumu" is displayed in the changing stock retention display area 666SKY027. As a chance-up pattern controlled by , the stock release cut-in image is displayed on the entire screen, or conversely, even if the display is smaller than the stock release cut-in image displayed in (I4), it can be displayed as a chance-up pattern. good. This allows the player to watch when the stock image takes the form of the stock release cut-in image. (J4) is a diagram showing a situation when the "round and round effect", which is the target of the notice of the stock image, is executed. “Guru Guru production” is a candidate image “Good opportunity” 666SKY038, a candidate image “Powerful zone” 666SKY039, a candidate image “Weak SP” 666SKY040, a candidate image “Strong SP” 666SKY041, and a candidate image “Extreme heat”. " 666SKY054 are displayed in combination according to the degree of expectation of a big hit, and moving display is started in a predetermined manner (circling), and it is an effect to encourage which candidate image is to be stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. After the stop display of , the effect develops according to the content written on the stop-displayed candidate image. After the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed, the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027 is hidden, and the "round and round effect" in which the stock character "Nana" 666SKY042 appears is started. In other words, it is notified that the notice target of the stock image 666SKY009 was the "round and round effect", and the execution timing of the "round and round effect" is suggested. The stock character "Nana" is a character whose announcement target is either "Guru Guru production" or "Expectation level up (star)". ' is executed, the 'round and round effect' is executed in the effect mode in which 'Nana' appears. As a result, the relevance of the presentation is increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the "round and round effect" is an advance notice effect that can be executed even when the "predictive stock effect" or the "stock effect" is not subject to the advance notice (FIG. 39 described later). (K4) shows the situation when the candidate image "good opportunity" 666SKY038, the candidate image "powerful zone" 666SKY039, the candidate image "weak SP" 666SKY040, and the candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041 are moved and displayed in a predetermined manner. (L4) is a diagram showing the situation when the candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041 is stop-displayed and "SP ready-to-win effect B" is determined as the effect development destination. (M4) to (X4) are as shown. After (R4), if it is a big hit variation pattern, (U4) is executed. After (R4), (V4) is executed if it is a deviation variation pattern or a relief variation pattern. As in (T4) and (U4), as a result of SP reach B, after being notified of the big hit, the fluctuation progresses in the flow of (Y4) to (AA4). More specifically, as shown in (T4), the enemy character 666SKY046 falls down, the ally character 666SKY045 turns up with a happy face, and the character "Victory!" After that, as in (U4), the display (333) with all the decoration patterns is displayed while being highlighted on the background of (T4), so that all three patterns will be a big hit. You will be informed of what has happened. In the display of (U4), the characters "Victory!" are not displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the decorative pattern from becoming difficult to see due to the display of the characters. 34 to 38, character 666SKY045 is an ally character and character 666SKY046 is an enemy character when SP reach B is executed, but the ally character and the enemy character change depending on the reach. As in (V4) and (W4), as a result of SP reach B, after being notified of the loss, the fluctuation progresses in the flow of (AB4) to (AD4). More specifically, as in (V4), the enemy character does not fall down, the ally character is raised with a troubled face, and the characters "defeated..." are displayed, so that the player does not lose. After that, as in (W4), a display (343) in which the decorative patterns are not aligned is displayed on the background of (V4), thereby notifying that it is lost. In the display of (W4), the characters "defeat..." are not displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the decorative pattern from becoming difficult to see due to the display of the characters. After that, in the normal state, like (AB4), from the background corresponding to SP reach B of (W4) to the normal state background (background corresponding to the stage that was displayed when this change started) , and on top of that, a display (343) in which the decorative patterns are not aligned is displayed. After that, as in (AC4), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then, as in (AD4), the variation corresponding to the next start winning is started. As in (V4) and (X4), there is a pattern in which, as a result of SP reach B, after being notified of a loss, it is once shown as a loss and then a big hit is announced. The flow of relief effect is as shown in (AE4) to (AI4). It is desirable that the moving display of the “round and round effect” be more difficult to recognize than the candidate display that rotates or is randomly scattered and stopped. Further, the moving display of the "round and round effect" may be displayed by moving more violently than "Nana" displayed during the "round and round effect".

FIG. 39 is a diagram of the "round and round effect" when the "stock effect" is not executed in response to the "round and round effect". If the "stock effect" is not executed before the "round and round effect" is executed, the "round and round effect" is not executed in the effect mode in which the stock character appears in the "stock effect". That is, the player can easily determine whether or not the "stock effect" is executed before the "round and round effect" is executed by the effect mode of the "round and round effect". In addition, when the variable display is executed by the jackpot variation pattern, it is designed so that the degree of expectation that the "stock effect" will be executed before the execution of the "round effect" will be high when the "round effect" is executed. there is When the stock image is not stored and displayed and the "round and round effect" is started as shown in FIG. Disappears when started. As a result, it becomes clear that the stock image is not stored, and attention can be drawn to the "round and round effect". Also, the "round and round effect" is not the only target, and other effects may also be targeted.

40 to 42 are diagrams for explaining the effects that occur in the "round and round effect". ``Promotion before round and round production'' and ``promotion after round and round production'', which will be described later, are promotion effects that are executed within the ``round and round production'', and the promotion effects that are executed in the first half of the ``round and round production'' are called ``promotion before round and round production''. , the promotion effect executed in the latter half of the “round and round direction” is called “promotion after the round and round direction”. FIG. 40 is a diagram when "promotion before round and round effect" is executed in the "round and round effect". (A5) to (C5) are the same as (H4) to (J4) above. (D5) and (E5) are diagrams showing the situation when "promoting round and round before presentation" is executed. "Guru Guru pre-production promotion" is a notice effect that may be executed when the "Guru Guru production" is executed, regardless of whether or not the "Stock production" was executed in advance. This is a notice effect in which the content of the effect development destination written in each of the four candidate images is rewritten by displaying the promotion image 666SKY053 before the start of the moving display (twirling) of a predetermined mode. After the promotion image 666SKY053 is displayed so as to cover the candidate image "good opportunity" 666SKY038, the candidate image "powerful zone" 666SKY039, the candidate image "weak SP" 666SKY040, and the candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041, the candidate image "good opportunity" 666SKY038 is displayed. changes to a candidate image “powerful zone” 666SKY039, candidate image “powerful zone” 666SKY039 changes to candidate image “weak SP” 666SKY040, candidate image “weak SP” 666SKY040 changes to candidate image “strong SP” 666SKY041, The candidate image “strong SP” 666SKY041 changes to the candidate image “extreme heat” 666SKY054. After the execution of the "round and round pre-production promotion", the candidate image "good opportunity" 666SKY038 with the lowest degree of expectation for the big win as the destination of the production development is not determined. When the variable display is executed by the jackpot variation pattern, when the "round and round effect" is executed, the expectation that the "round and round pre-production promotion" is executed is higher than the expectation that the "round and round promotion before the round and round effect" is not executed. high. It should be noted that the "round and round pre-promotion" is a notice effect that is not included in the notice target of the "stock effect". (F5) to (H5) are diagrams showing the process from the start of moving display of four candidate images in a predetermined manner (circling) to the stop display. After the moving display of the candidate image "powerful zone" 666SKY039, the candidate image "weak SP" 666SKY040, the candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041, and the candidate image "hot heat" 666SKY054 is started, the moving display is gradually accelerated. After that, the stop display action by the stock character "Nana" is executed, and then the candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041 is stop-displayed in the target area 666SKY043. In the example shown in FIG. 40, only one candidate display can be promoted, but the "round and round before promotion" effect can promote a plurality of candidate displays. As a result, the candidate display before promotion and the candidate display after promotion can be noticed, and the interest in the game is improved.

FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are diagrams when "promotion after round and round effect" is executed in the "round and round effect". (A6) is a diagram showing a situation when the "stock acquisition suggestion effect" is started. (B6) to (E6) are diagrams showing the state of the "stock effect" when two stock images are acquired at the same time due to the success of the effect of the "stock acquisition suggestion effect". Based on the player's single-pressing operation on the push button 31B, the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 and the stock acquisition image 666SKY006 are simultaneously displayed, and the emphasis effect image 666SKY032 is displayed and a darkening effect is executed. It should be noted that the aspect of the emphasized effect image 666SKY032 displayed at this time may be different from the aspect when one stock acquisition image is displayed to give the player a special feeling. After that, after the cut-in image 666SKY057 is displayed in response to the simultaneous display of the acquired stock image 666SKY005 and the acquired stock image 666SKY006, the display positions 666SKY013 and 666SKY014 in the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027 are displayed. The stock image 666SKY009 is displayed at the display position 666SKY013, and the stock image 666SKY010 is displayed at the display position 666SKY014. In (C6), one cut-in image such as the cut-in image 666SKY057 is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a cut-in image may be displayed for each character. When displaying cut-in images for each character, they may be displayed at the same time or may be displayed at different timings. In this way, attention can be paid to the display of the cut-in image. (F6) to (N6) are diagrams showing the situation when the notice target of stock image 666SKY010, "after promotion of round and round effect", is executed in the notice target of "round and round effect" of stock image 666SKY009. . After the stock image 666SKY009 is changed to the stock release cut-in image, the “round and round effect” is started, and one of the four candidate images is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. ) to (L4) and (G5), but in this example, the stock image 666SKY010 was displayed before the start of the “round and round effect” that was the subject of the notice of the stock image 666SKY009. In the "round and round effect", the stock image 666SKY010 is changed to the standby image 666SKY058 and displayed. This prevents the stock image 666SKY010 from continuing to be displayed despite the fact that the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027 is hidden, and makes it possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity in the presentation. As for the standby image, the stock image changes to the standby image when some effect is executed (for example, round effect or SP reach). Also, in the target area 666SKY043, the candidate image 666SKY040 is temporarily displayed in a static state, but immediately after that, the standby image 666SKY058 changes to the stock release cut-in image 666SKY059, and a dark transition effect is executed, resulting in the stock image 666SKY010 (standby image 666SKY058). "Promotion after round and round production", which is the target of notice, is executed. ``Promotion after round and round effect'' is a effect that is executed only when the stock image 666SKY010 or the stock image 666SKY011 is displayed by the ``stock effect''. ) executes the “round and round effect” again, and is a notice effect of stopping and displaying in the target area 666SKY043 a candidate image that is always more advantageous to the player than the first time (higher expectation for a big hit). As in the first round and round effect, after the four candidate displays are redisplayed, a moving display in a predetermined mode is started, and the moving display gradually accelerates, and the stop display action by the stock character "Jam" is performed. A candidate image (candidate image “strong SP” 666SKY041) that is more advantageous than the candidate image (candidate image “weak SP” 666SKY040) that is stopped and displayed for the first time is stopped and displayed. The stop display action display by the stock character (in the example of FIG. 42, the light beam 666SKY064 emitted from the jam eye) is executed in common in the "round and round production" and "upgrade after round and round production", but it stops. The mode of the display action differs depending on the type of stock character ("Jam" or "Mumu"). As described above, the mode of promoting a candidate image is completely different between "promoting before round and round effect" and "promoting after round and round effect". Since the execution time is longer than that of the ``promotion before round and round production'', the degree of attention can be made different between the ``promotion before round and round production'' and the ``promotion after round and round production'', and interest can be enhanced. It should be noted that, although not shown, in one "round and round effect", both "promotion before round and round effect" and "promotion after round and round effect" can be executed. In addition, in the illustrated range, the "promotion after round and round effect" is executed only once, but before the "round and round effect" is executed, the stock image 666SKY011 is repeatedly displayed by the "stock effect". In that case, after the 1st round and round promotion, there is a possibility that the stock release cut-in with the stock character “Mumu” will be displayed and the second round and round promotion will be executed. . That is, the execution patterns of the "round and round production" are the first pattern that executes the "round and round production" that does not include the "promotion before the round and round production" and the "promotion after the round and round production", and the "round and round production" that includes the "promotion before the round and round production". A second pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "post-promotion", a third pattern that executes "round and round production" that does not include "round and round production pre-promotion" and includes "round and round production post-promotion", and a "round and round production A fourth pattern that executes "round and round direction" including "promotion before round and round" and "promotion after round and round", and a "round and round direction" that does not include "promotion before round and round" and includes "promotion after round and round" x 2 There are six patterns, that is, a fifth pattern and a sixth pattern that executes a "round and round effect" including "promotion before round and round effect" and "promotion after round and round effect"×2. When the variable display is performed according to the jackpot variation pattern, the ratio of execution in the order of 6th pattern > 5th pattern > 4th pattern > 3rd pattern > 2nd pattern > 1st pattern when "round and round effect" is performed is high (ie, the expectation of a big win is high). As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which execution pattern the "round and round effect" is executed, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Although not shown, it is designed to have a higher expectation of a big hit when "promoting after round and round performance" is executed rather than "promoting before round and round performance". As a result, the player can pay attention to when the promotion effect is executed. In addition, the candidate display decided in the "round and round effect" that does not execute the promotion effect and the candidate display decided in the "round and round effect" that executes the promotion effect are different. The candidate display determined in . As a result, the player can pay attention to the "round and round performance" and the promotion performance, and the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, compared to the "Guru Guru production" that does not carry out the promotion production, the candidate display that can be expected to hit the jackpot SP”) is likely to be determined and displayed. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the presence or absence of execution of the promotion performance, thereby improving the amusement of the game. Furthermore, the chance-up may be more likely to occur in the "round and round effect" in which the promotion effect is executed, as compared to the "round and round effect" in which the promotion effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether the "round and round effect" for executing the promotion effect or the "round and round effect" for not executing the promotion effect. In addition, the content of the effect displayed by the candidate display does not differ whether the promotion effect is executed or not. As a result, the data capacity of the gaming machine can be suppressed. Although it is described above that there is a possibility that the “round and round promotion after effect” is executed twice, the effect may be executed from the stock image with the lowest expectation of a big hit. For example, if you have acquired stock images "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu", and you execute stock effects that are all related to "Guru Guru production", the order will be "Nana" ("Guru Guru production" execution) → "Jam" (first execution of "promotion after round and round effect") → "mumu" (second time of "promotion after round and round effect"). By adopting such a specification, stock images to be used later can be paid more attention by using stock images in the order of low expectation of big hit, thereby improving amusement of the game. In addition, the more “promotion after round and round effect” is executed, the easier it is to determine and display the candidate display that can be expected as a big hit. As a result, the player can pay attention to the "promotion after round and round effect".

FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining types of candidate images displayed in the "round and round effect". When the candidate image "blank" is statically displayed in the target area 666SKY043, it notifies that the variation is a variation pattern that is not correct. When the candidate image “opportunity” is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043, it suggests that the expectation of a big win is low. The candidate image "powerful zone" suggests that a notice effect "powerful zone effect" will be executed when it is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. The candidate image "weak SP" suggests that a weak SP reach will be performed when it is statically displayed in the target area 666SKY043. The candidate image “weak SP” is an image corresponding to SP reach A. The candidate image “strong SP” suggests that strong SP reach will be performed when it is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. The candidate image “strong SP” is an image corresponding to SP reach B. When the candidate image "hot heat" is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043, it notifies that the variation is a big hit variation pattern. In addition, when the variable display is performed according to the jackpot variation pattern, when the “round and round effect” is performed, the target area 666SKY043 has the candidate images “extreme heat” > “strong SP” > “weak SP” > “powerful zone ” > “Opportunity” > “Blank” are expected to be stopped in this order.

FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the execution times of "promotion before round and round effect", "round and round effect", and "promotion after round and round effect". The execution time of the "round and round effect" (TB2 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2)) when the "round and round effect pre-promotion" and the "round and round effect after promotion" are not executed is 6 seconds. Specifically, TB2 is executed for 2 seconds, TB3 is executed for 1 second, TB4 is executed for 2 seconds, and TB5 is executed for 1 second. Also, the execution time of the "round and round effect" (TB1 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2)) when the "stock effect" is being executed with the "round and round effect" as the announcement target is 7 seconds. Specifically, TB1 is executed for one second, and TB2-TB5 are as described above. The execution time of "round and round direction" (TA2 to TA4 in FIG. 44(1), TB2 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2)) when "promotion before round and round effect" is executed and "promotion after round and round effect" is not executed is , 8 seconds. Specifically, TA2 is executed for 1 second, TA3 is executed for 0.5 seconds, TA4 is executed for 0.5 seconds, and TB2 to TB5 are as described above. In addition, when the "stock effect" is executed with the "round and round effect" as the announcement target, the "promotion before the round and round effect" and the "round and wave effect" (TA1 to TA4 in FIG. 44(1), TB2 in FIG. 44(2) ~TB5) has an execution time of 9 seconds. Specifically, TA1 is executed for 1 second, and TA2-TA4 and TB2-TB5 are as described above. Execution of "round and round performance" (TB2 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2), TC1 to TC4 in FIG. 44(3)) when "promotion before round and round performance" is not executed and "promotion after round and round performance" is executed. The time is 11 seconds. Specifically, TB2 to TB5 are as described above, TC1 is executed for 1 second, TC2 is executed for 1 second, TC3 is executed for 2 seconds, and TC4 is executed for 1 second. is executed. In addition, "round and round direction" and "promotion after round and round direction" (TB1 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2), TC1 in FIG. ~TC4) has a run time of 12 seconds. ``Guru-guru production'' when the ``promotion before round-guru production'' and the ``promotion after round-guru production'' are executed (TA2 to TA4 in FIG. 44(1), TB2 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2), TB2-TB5 in FIG. The execution period of TC1-TC4) is 13 seconds. In addition, when the "stock effect" is executed with the "round and round effect" as the notice target, the "promotion before the round and round effect", the "round and round effect", and the "promotion after the round and round effect" (TA1 to TA4 in FIG. 44 (1), The execution time of TB2 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2) and TC1 to TC4 in FIG. 44(3) is 14 seconds. Comparing each execution time, the execution time of ``Guru Guru production'' is longer than that of ``Promotion before Guru Guru production'', and the execution time of ``Guru Guru production'' is longer than that of ``Upgrade after Guru Guru production'', which has similar effects. Designed. As a result, when stock images are used in the same production (round and round production), if the same production content as the "round and round production" is used, the production time will be longer, and by performing the same production multiple times, the game will not be played. Although there is a possibility of spoiling the interest of the player, by making the performance time shorter than the specific performance (round and round performance), the performance can be visually recognized smoothly and the interest in the game is improved. In addition, the execution time is longer for “promoting after spinning” than “promoting before spinning”, and it is easy to understand that the “promotion after spinning” has higher expectations for a big hit. It is possible to create a sense of expectation rather than "promotion".

FIG. 45 is a diagram explaining accompanying displays that may be displayed when a plurality of stock images are acquired. As shown in (A7), a single-button-pressing promotion image is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and when the player performs a single-pressing operation on the push button 31B according to the single-button-pressing promotion image, (B7) As you can see, the two stock acquisition images ("Nana" and "Jam") are displayed at the same time, and the dark effect is started. After that, as shown in (C7), a cut-in image 666SKY057 related to the two stock acquisition images is displayed, and as shown in (D7), the cut-in image 666SKY057 is sucked into the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027. is displayed. After that, as shown in (E7), when two stock images ("Nana" and "Jam") are displayed in the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027, the accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 is displayed on the upper right of the image display device 5. The image is displayed in a cut-in manner from the side to the lower left side, and audio corresponding to the accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. After that, as shown in (F7), two stock images are displayed at display positions 666SKY013 and 666SKY015, and reach is established. (G7) is the situation when the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed at the timing of reach development. In the illustrated range, the accompanying display is displayed when two stock images are acquired simultaneously. Accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 can also be displayed when .

FIG. 46 is a diagram explaining in detail the accompanying display displayed in FIG. 45 (E7). Accompanying display is a display that may be displayed when multiple stock images are acquired in a predetermined combination, and when the accompanying display is displayed when multiple stock images are acquired in a predetermined combination It is designed so that the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is not done. There are three types of accompanying displays: accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061, accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062, and accompanying display "EXCELLENT" 666SKY063. Accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 may be displayed, for example, when stock image 666SKY009 and stock image 666SKY010 are acquired. Accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062 may be displayed, for example, when stock image 666SKY009 and stock image 666SKY011 are acquired. Accompanying display "EXCELLENT" 666SKY063 may be displayed, for example, when stock image 666SKY009, stock image 666SKY011, and stock image 666SKY012 are acquired. In this way, since the accompanying display displayed differs depending on the combination of acquired stock images, it is possible to draw attention to the combination of stock images. In addition, there are patterns in which the accompanying display is not displayed even if you have acquired multiple stock images, and cases where the accompanying display is displayed even if you have acquired multiple stock images, such as the combination of "rim", "mumu", and "jam". When the display condition is not satisfied, the accompanying display is not displayed, so that the user can guess the combination in which the accompanying display is displayed, thereby increasing interest. The display size of the accompanying display increases in the order of "EXCELLENT">"GREAT">"GOOD", and the larger the display size, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Also, when the accompanying display is displayed, the sound corresponding to the displayed accompanying display is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the output period is designed to be longer in the order of "EXCELLENT">"GREAT">"GOOD". ing. As a result, the types of accompanying displays can be discriminated not only visually but also aurally.

FIG. 47 is a diagram showing execution ratios of stock effects (including both "predictive stock effects" and "stock effects"). It can be seen that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher when the stock effect is executed than when it is not executed. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing combinations of stock images and presence/absence of accompanying display corresponding to each combination. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing the degree of expectation for a big win according to the combination of stock images. 48 and 49, in the variation (also referred to as the variation or target variation) in which the notice effect such as the "round effect" is executed, the notice effect such as the "round effect" is the target of the notice. "Guru Guru effect" in the look-ahead change that is executed before the change in which the notice effect such as "Guru Guru effect" is executed, rather than the case where the notice effect of the notice target is executed with the target change. It is designed so that the expectation of a big hit is higher when the stock image with the notice effect as the notice target is acquired and the notice effect of the notice target is executed with the target change after the prefetch change. Incidentally, when a different stock image is acquired in the target variation after the stock image is acquired in the look-ahead variation, the degree of expectation of the big win is referred to the expectation of the big win in the look-ahead. For example, when the stock image of the stock character "Nana" is acquired in the look-ahead variation and then the stock image of the stock character "Rim" is acquired in the target variation, the expected degree of big hit is 21.85%. As a result, attention is drawn to the timing at which the stock image is acquired, and the display areas indicating the acquisition of the stock image (the stock retention display area during prefetch fluctuation 666SKY017, the stock retention display area during the fluctuation 666SKY027) are the target fluctuation and the prefetch display area. The difference can suggest that it is a stock image acquired with look-ahead variation. Looking at SKY 1-1 to SKY 1-3 and SKY 1-4, the degree of expectation for a big hit of a single stock image is high in the order of "Rim" > "Mumu" > "Jam" > "Nana". Among them, the stock character "Rim" has the highest expectation of winning the stock image alone, and it is a combination that does not include the stock character "Rim", so the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher than when acquiring multiple stock images. It's becoming Thus, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the stock image 666SKY012 is retained and displayed. Furthermore, although not shown, there are multiple productions for the stock image alone. > "Hold change" > "Expectation increase (star)" > "Swirly production", so the expectation for a big hit is high, so for example, the pattern of SKY 1-4 ("Rim" alone) was selected. Occasionally, it is announced that "hot heat cut-in" or "strong SP reach transition" will be executed, and in the variable display by the jackpot variation pattern, "hot heat cut-in" is better than "strong SP reach transition" Easy to execute. Next, the degree of expectation for a big hit when a plurality of stock images are acquired is as follows: SKY2-1 to SKY4-3. Regarding the expected degree of winning the pattern of acquiring multiple stock images, for example, in SKY3-1 and SKY3-2 acquiring three stock images of stock characters “Nana”, “Jam”, and “Mumu”, the combination of stock characters are the same, but the degree of expectation for a big hit differs depending on the presence or absence of the accompanying display, and is designed so that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher in the pattern that displays the accompanying display. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the combination of stock images as well as whether or not the accompanying display is displayed. On the other hand, there are cases where the expectation of a big hit is higher in a pattern in which no accompanying display is displayed than in a pattern in which the accompanying display is not displayed. For example, SKY2-6 to SKY2-8, SKY3-4 to SKY3-6, which do not display accompanying displays, are expected to hit more than SKY2-4, SKY2-5, SKY3-2, and SKY3-3, which display accompanying displays. It has a high degree of design and indicates that it is advantageous for the player to acquire multiple stock images to include the stock character "Rim". In addition, SKY3-7 to SKY3-9 are patterns that acquire the stock image of the stock character “Rim” and display the accompanying display. different. This makes it possible to draw attention to which accompanying display is to be displayed. SKY4-1 to SKY4-3 indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit when all stock images are acquired. The degree of expectation for a big hit differs depending on the type of display. SKY4-3 is a pattern that is selected when the variable display is executed according to the jackpot variation pattern. Also, for example, when the stock effect is executed with the notice targets of "round and round effect" and "promotion after round and round effect", SKY 2-4 that display accompanying displays are likely to be selected, and "round and round effect" and "pending change" ' is the announcement target, SKY2-1, which does not display the accompanying display, is likely to be selected. This is based on the relevance of the preview effect that multiple stock images are targeted for preview, and if the highly related "round and round direction" and "round and round after promotion" are executed, the stock character will be the same. Even if there is, SKY2-4 is more likely to be selected than SKY2-1. As a result, it is possible to guess the advance notice effect to be executed based on the combination of the stock characters and the presence or absence of the accompanying display, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Also, the degree of expectation for a big win may differ depending on the order in which the stock images are acquired. For example, it is designed to increase the expectation of obtaining a stock image that has a high expectation of a big hit by itself at any timing, such as foreseeing, and the stock image is controlled in an advantageous state. You can improve your gaming interest.

Figures 50-56 detail the renditions that the stock image of each character can perform. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram of the "round and round effect". (A9) is a diagram showing a situation when the stock release cut-in image is displayed at the timing of reach development. In response to the display of the stock release cut-in image, the announcement effect for the announcement target is executed. The mode of the stock release cut-in image differs depending on the type of stock character. Also, when the stock release cut-in image is displayed, a dark transition effect is also executed at the same time. Thus, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the advance notice effect. (B9) is a diagram showing a situation when the "round and round effect", which is the subject of the notice of the stock image, is executed. After the stock release cut-in image is displayed, the fluctuating stock retention display area is hidden, and the "round and round effect" in which the stock character "Nana" appears is started. In other words, it is notified that the notice target of the stock image is the "round and round effect", and the execution timing of the "round and round effect" is suggested. The stock character "Nana" is a character whose announcement target is either "Guru Guru production" or "Expectation level up (star)". ' is executed, the 'round and round effect' is executed in the effect mode in which 'Nana' appears. As a result, the relevance of the presentation is increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the "round and round effect" is a notice effect that can be executed even when the "predictive stock effect" or the "stock effect" is not subject to the notice. (C9) is a diagram showing a situation when the candidate image "powerful zone", the candidate image "weak SP", the candidate image "strong SP", and the candidate image "very hot" are moved and displayed in a predetermined manner. , (D9), the moving display gradually accelerates, and the stop display action 666SKY056 by the stock character "Nana" is executed. It is the figure which showed the situation when "strong SP reach" is determined as a development destination. In addition to 'Nana', 'Jam' and 'Mumu' can also be executed in 'Guru Guru production'. , the stopping action differs depending on the character. As will be described later, "Jam" and "Mumu" can execute "promotion after round and round production", and the stop display action is also executed in "promotion after round and round production", but the stop display action is " An effect similar to the stop display action of each character executed in “Guru Guru Effect” is executed.

FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram of "expectation level up (star)". In (A10), the title of SP reach production B is displayed, and below the title, an image 666SKY068 indicating the degree of expectation of this reach is displayed in the form of a star, and this time SP reach production B is three Even the star of the eye is lit up, and a standby image of “Nana” is displayed in the lower right of the image display device 5 . In (B10), the title displayed in (A10) is displayed, and after a certain period of time (about 1 second) in which the player can recognize which SP reach effect is to be performed, the standby image 666SKY064 changes to the stock release cut-in image 666SKY065. As it changes, a darkening effect is executed, and the "expectation increase (star)", which is the notice target of the stock image of "Nana", is executed. At (C10), after the stock release cut-in image is displayed, the character "Nana" 666SKY042 is displayed, and at the same time, an effect image 666SKY066 that emphasizes the character "Nana" is displayed. After that, as shown in (D10), the character "Nana" acts on the image showing the expected level of reach, causing an effect 666SKY067, and as shown in (E10), the image 666SKY068 showing the expected level of reach has 3 stars. to 3.5. “Expectation level up (star)” is a production unique to “Nana”.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram of "promotion after round and round effect". (A11) and (B11) are diagrams of the "round and round effect". After the "round and round effect" ends, the standby image that had been displayed until (B11) changes to a stock discharge cut-in image and darkens. The effect is executed, and the "round and round effect post-promotion", which is the announcement target of the stock image of "jam", is executed. At (C11) to (F11), an effect similar to the "round and round effect" is executed. The difference from the "round and round effect" is that when the effect starts, in the "round and round" effect, the candidate display is stopped and displayed, whereas in the "round and round after promotion", the candidate display is displayed in a predetermined manner. It starts from the moving display. This is because there is a risk that the player's interest will decrease by showing the same production repeatedly in the flow from "round and round production" to "promotion after round and round production". The start timing of the production is intentionally different in order to convey what to do. "Mumu" can also be executed in ``promotion after round and round direction'', and the stop display action is also executed in ``promotion after round and round direction'', but the stop display action is executed in ``round and round direction''. A production similar to the stop display action of "Mumu" is executed.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram of the "suspension change effect". (A12) shows a state in which the title of the SP ready-to-win effect B is displayed, and a standby image of "jam" is displayed in the lower right of the image display device 5. FIG. The standby image displayed until (B12) is changed to the stock release cut-in image, and the darkening performance is executed, and the ``suspension change performance'' with the stock image of ``jam'' as the notice target is executed. After the stock release cut-in image is displayed, the character "jam" 666SKY045 is displayed and at the same time the effect image 666SKY066 emphasizing the character "jam" is displayed, as shown in (C12). After that, as in (D12), an effect 666SKY069 indicating that the character "jam" acts on the active display occurs, and as in (E12), the active display changes from the white active display 666SKY026 to the blue active display 666SKY070. do. The "holding change effect" is an effect unique to "jam".

FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of the "title change effect". (A13) shows a state in which the title of SP ready-to-play effect B is displayed, and a standby image of "Mumu" is displayed in the lower right of the image display device 5. FIG. The standby image displayed until (B13) is changed to a stock release cut-in image, and a darkening effect is executed, and a ``title change effect'' in which the stock image of ``Mumu'' is the subject of notice is executed. After the stock release cut-in image is displayed, as in (C13), the character "Mumu" 666SKY073 is displayed, and at the same time, an effect image 666SKY066 that emphasizes the character "Mumu" is displayed. Then, display 666SKY074 suggesting that "Mumu" changes the color of the title is displayed, and the display 666SKY074 that suggests that the color of the title changes as shown in (D13) acts on the title, and white characters are displayed. The title changed to the title 666SKY075 in red characters. "Title change production" is a production unique to "Mumu".

FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram of the "extreme heat cut-in effect". In (A14), the title of SP ready-to-play effect B is displayed, and the state in which the standby image 666SKY076 of "Rim" is displayed on the lower right of the image display device 5 is illustrated. At (B14), the battle effect of the SP ready-to-win effect B starts, and at (C14) and (D14), the battle starts, and the victory or defeat of the battle (judge effect of the big hit) is about to be decided. After the display of (D14) "Next time it's over!" When the stock release cut-in image and the dark effect are finished as in (F14), a button single-pressing promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed, and the push button 31B is pressed during the operation time indicated by the button single-pressing promotion image. At the moment when the operation is performed or the operation time indicated by the button single-press operation prompting image is over, the intense heat cut-in 666SKY078 is displayed as in (G14). This effect is executed between (P4) in FIG. 35 and (Q4) in FIG. The “hot cut-in production” is a production unique to “Rim”.

FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram of the "strong SP reach transition effect". (A15) shows a state in which the title of the SP ready-to-win effect A is displayed, and the standby image of "Rim" is displayed in the lower right of the image display device 5. FIG. In (B15), the rock-paper-scissors confrontation of the SP reach production A is about to begin, and in the rock-paper-scissors production, the friendly character "Mumu" challenges the enemy character "Jam" to rock-paper-scissors, and by winning the rock-paper-scissors, a big hit is reported. At the timing of moving to the rock-paper-scissors effect, the standby image of "Rim" changes to the stock release cut-in image as shown in (C15), and the darkening effect is executed. As shown in (D15), when the stock release cut-in image and the dark effect are completed, the button single-pressing promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed, and the push button 31B is displayed during the operation time indicated by the button single-pressing promotion image. , or at the moment the operation time indicated by the single-button-pressing promotion image ends, the screen 666SKY079 displaying the rim and the screen 666SKY079 displaying the jam are displayed as in (E15). It moves out of the area of the screen as if fading out, and a title display indicating that the SP ready-to-win effect B is started is displayed as in (F15). The "strong SP ready-to-win transition effect" is an effect to execute a ready-to-win effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than a ready-to-win effect that is always executed, and is an effect unique to the "rim". In FIG. 56, when the SP reach A is executed, the character "Mumu" is an ally character and the character "Jam" is an enemy character. 56, it is an enemy character. In this way, ally characters and enemy characters change depending on the reach.

(Regarding control when the stock effect is executed)
Regarding the flow of execution of the "predictive stock effect" described in FIG. 31 and the flow of execution of the "stock effect" with the variation described in FIG. Give an alternate explanation.

At the timing when the third suspension is started and won, as shown in FIG. 31 (A1), the pre-reading notice setting process of FIG. A decision is made to call it "stock production". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31(B1), at the timing when the hold shifts from the situation in FIG. , the set look-ahead pattern (“look-ahead stock effect”) is executed. By performing this process, the "prefetching stock effects" shown in FIGS. 31(C1) to (F1) are developed.

FIG. 32 (A2) shows the timing at which the start winning occurs in the situation where the number of pending memories is 0. At this timing, the variable display start setting process of FIG. 27 is executed, and in the process of S529, A decision is made to execute the "stock effect" as an advance notice. After that, the "stock effect" as shown in FIGS. 32(B2) to (G2) is developed.

As described above, in this gaming machine, it is decided to execute the "prefetching stock effect" in the prefetching notice setting process, and to execute the "stock effect" in the variable display start setting process.

(Regarding the production of the rim)
Although the effects that can be executed by the stock image of each character (productions in Figs. 50 to 56) are described, only the production of the stock image of "Rim" is designed to always display the button operation promotion effect. . As a result, the effect that can be executed by the stock image of "Rim" can be made to have a special feeling, and the game interest is improved. Also, the effect of the stock image of each character is designed so that the effect is always executed after the stock release cut-in image is displayed. As a result, it is possible to clearly determine at what timing the stock effect of each character is to be executed, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

(Relationship between “stock production” and play time)
As described above, this gaming machine has a state called play time, and the "stock effect" may be executed during the play time. When the "stock effect" is executed during the play time, the design may be such that the big win is determined when the "stock effect" is executed. In addition, since the variable time is designed to be short during the play time, the "read-ahead stock effect" may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to minimize the effect of arousing the player during the play time, and the player who has been playing the game for a long time in the normal state is not hit with a big win, and the player who has been playing the game for a long time is vainly aroused. Since the number of cases is reduced, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

Further, in the embodiments, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium, but the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium, and non-spherical game media such as medals can be used. may be

Further, in the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, for example, using gaming values. At the same time, a variable display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of individually identifiable patterns, thereby completing one game, and a prize is awarded according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. can also be applied to slot machines that can generate

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to enclosed gaming machines, slot machines, etc., in which game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. Also, the gaming machine capable of playing a game is at least one that performs a game, and is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and may be a general gaming machine.

1: Pachinko game machine 4A: First special symbol display device 4B: Second special symbol display device 5: Image display device 100: Game control microcomputer 120: Effect control CPU

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A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
display means;
and a production execution means capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
It is possible to execute a storage effect suggesting that the specific effect will be executed before the specific effect is executed,
The storage effect is
a first part capable of holding and displaying a special image during the holding period before the specific effect is executed;
a second part that suggests execution of the specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect related to the special image at a timing before the specific effect is executed;
consists of
The production executing means is
The first part can be executed in a specific variable display prior to a predetermined variable display in which the specific effect is executed,
The first part can be executed in a predetermined variable display in which the specific effect is executed,
The display means is
when the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the special image can be displayed in the first display mode in the first display area;
when the first part is executed in the predetermined variable display, the special image can be displayed in a second display mode in a second display area;
When the first part is executed in a specific variable display, and then the second part is executed in a predetermined variable display and the specific effect is executed, the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display and then performed. , the degree of expectation that the second part is executed in the predetermined variable display and that the specific effect is executed is higher than when the control is performed in an advantageous state;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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