JP2023021648A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can enhance merchantability.SOLUTION: Suggestion performance execution means can execute a first suggestion performance and a second suggestion performance which is longer than the first suggestion performance in an execution period as suggestion performances, and can execute the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance in a plurality of performance forms including a first performance form and a second performance form which is higher than the first performance form in a ratio at which the performance form is controlled so as to be brought into an advantageous state which is more advantageous than the first performance form. When the performance form is controlled so as to be brought into the advantageous state, and a ratio at which the second suggestion performance is executed in the second performance form is higher than a ratio at which the first suggestion performance is executed in the second performance form. Special performance execution means can execute a first special performance and a second special performance which is suggested with a content which is more advantageous than that of the first special performance as special performances, and can execute the second special performance at different ratios which differ in the cases that the number of times at which a suggestion performance is executed in the second performance form is a first number of times, and in the case that the number of times is a second number of times which is larger than the first number of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player.

A conventional gaming machine can execute a suggestive performance capable of suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state, and can suggest contents that are advantageous to the player and different from the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state. There are some that can execute a special effect (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-81122

However, in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in terms of increasing the marketability of a game machine that can execute suggestive effects and special effects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing marketability.

The game machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect capable of suggesting the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect that is advantageous to the player and that can suggest contents different from the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state;
with
The suggestive effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestive effect,
The plurality of types of suggestive effects are a first type that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state using a specific element, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state using a predetermined element different from the specific element. is classified into a second type that suggests
Each of the suggestive performance classified into the first type and the suggestive performance classified into the second type is expected to be controlled to the advantageous state in a first performance mode and the first performance mode, respectively. It can be executed in a plurality of production modes including the second production mode,
The special production execution means is
As the special effects, it is possible to execute a first special effect and a second special effect suggesting content more advantageous than the first special effect,
The second special effect can be executed at different ratios depending on whether the number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode is the first number of times or the second number of times is greater than the first number of times. and
a case where the suggestive effect classified as the first type is executed in the second effect mode; and a case where the suggestive effect classified as the second type is executed in the second effect mode; The ratio at which the second special effect is executed is different in
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode indicates not only whether or not the effect is controlled to be in an advantageous state, but also the advantageous contents for the player. Since the player's expectation can be heightened, the marketability of the gaming machine can be improved.

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.

1 is a front view showing a gaming machine in an embodiment; FIG. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which illustrates a production|presentation control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table of the second special symbol. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table, (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table, (E) is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot types. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area for game control. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect control data holding area, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a start winning command buffer. 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 a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of winning random number determination processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small-hit completion|finish process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing a release waiting period at the start of the jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the end conditions of a time saving state. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flowchart which shows an example of a chance up production|presentation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a chance up production|presentation determination process. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a determination ratio of levels to be notified in the level notification effect; It is explanatory drawing which shows the executable chance up production|presentation and its content. (A) is a timing chart of variable display in the variation pattern of super reach δ, and (B) is a timing chart of variable display in the variation pattern of super reach ε. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution period of each chance up production|presentation, and the output period of production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of the production|presentation pattern of each chance up production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of the production|presentation pattern of each chance up production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution period of each chance up production|presentation, and the ratio performed by the chance up pattern. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing determination ratios of types of chance-up coins when each chance-up effect is executed in a chance-up pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of execution of reach production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a small-hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a jackpot game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a jackpot game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a jackpot game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change production|presentation in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the big-hit game state in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the big-hit game state in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of the final alerting|reporting level in a modification. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the decision rate of the effect pattern of the telop effect and the cut-in effect and the decision rate of the type of the chance-up coin in the modified example.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

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

The game machine of form 1 is
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state or a small win game state) that is advantageous to a player,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, chance up effect) capable of suggesting the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state (for example, variable display start setting processing and variable display shown in FIG. 27 The part that executes the middle production process),
Contents that are advantageous to the player and different from the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state (for example, execution of a 10-round big win game when the variable display result is a big win or a small win, a big win game) A special effect that can suggest that time-saving control will be executed over a maximum of 99 variable displays later, and that there is a hold memory in which the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure hold memory, etc.) For example, a special effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display start setting process and the variable display during effect process shown in FIG. 27) capable of executing a level notification effect);
with
The suggestion effect execution means is
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect (e.g., button vibration effect, reach-time voice output effect) and a second suggestive effect (e.g., character display effect, title effect, etc.) having a longer execution period than the first suggestive effect. is executable and
The first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect are respectively controlled to the first effect mode (for example, non-execution or normal pattern shown in FIGS. 35 and 36) and the advantageous state rather than the first effect mode. It is possible to execute in a plurality of production modes including a second production mode with a high degree of expectation (for example, the chance up pattern shown in FIGS. 35 and 36),
The rate at which the second suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode when controlled to the advantageous state is the ratio in which the first suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode when controlled to the advantageous state. Higher than the execution rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, the rate at which the character display effect or the title effect is executed in the chance up pattern is The part where the button vibration effect and the voice output effect at reach are higher than the chance up pattern),
The special production execution means is
As the special effects, a first special effect (for example, a portion in which a low level such as 1 to 9 is notified as a level notification effect) and a second special effect suggesting content more advantageous than the first special effect (for example , a part where a level such as 10 to 49 is notified as a level notification effect) and
The number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode is the first number of times (for example, once) and the case of the second number of times (for example, two times) that is greater than the first number of times. , the second special effect can be executed at different ratios (for example, as shown in FIG. 38, the greater the number of times the chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern, the higher the level of 10 to 49, etc., is reported as the level notification effect. high percentage of
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode indicates not only whether or not the effect is controlled to be in an advantageous state, but also the advantageous contents for the player. Since the player's expectation can be heightened, the marketability of the gaming machine can be improved.

The game machine of form 2 is
When the number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode is the second number of times, the special effect executing means is configured to increase the number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode to the first number. It is possible to execute the second special effect at a higher rate than in the case of the number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 38, the higher the number of times of execution in the chance up pattern of the chance up effect, the higher the level notification effect 10 to 49 The part where the level of such as is reported is high),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the second special effect is more likely to be executed when the suggestive effect is executed more times than when the suggestive effect is executed fewer times, so that the player can respond to advantageous contents each time the suggestive effect is executed. Since the sense of anticipation can be increased step by step, the amusement of the game can be improved.

The game machine of form 3 is
Equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 8L and 8R) capable of outputting production sounds,
The sound output means is
When starting the first suggestive effect, it is possible to output the effect sound corresponding to the first suggestive effect over the first period (for example, as shown in FIG. When starting, the portion that outputs the effect sound over the period T1 from the start of these button vibration effects and the voice output effect at reach time),
When starting the second suggestive effect, it is possible to output the effect sound corresponding to the second suggestive effect over a second period shorter than the first period (for example, as shown in FIG. 34, character display When the effect or title effect is started, the part that outputs the effect sound for a period T2 that is shorter than the period T1 from the start of the character display effect or title effect),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when starting the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect, the player recognizes the start of the suggestive effect by outputting the effect sound corresponding to the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect. At the same time, the player recognizes that the output of these effect sounds has ended at the time of execution of the second period, thereby recognizing that the suggestive effect being executed is the second suggestive effect. Therefore, when the second suggestive performance is executed, the player can be made to pay attention to the suggestive performance earlier than when the first suggestive performance is executed, and the player can be directed to contents advantageous to the player. can raise the expectations of

The game machine of form 4 is
In a predetermined period (for example, the period from the start of the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach δ and super reach ε to the notification of the variable display result as the reach effect of each super reach) the second special effect at a different rate depending on whether the number of times the suggestive effect is performed in the second effect mode is the first number of times or when the second number of times is greater than the first number of times. can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 38, the higher the number of executions in the chance-up pattern of the chance-up effect, the higher the rate of level notification effect such as 10 to 49),
The suggestive effect includes a predetermined suggestive effect (for example, a change effect shown in Modification 1) different from the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect,
The suggestion effect execution means is
A first execution pattern in which the predetermined suggestive effect is executed from a first timing, which is a start timing before the predetermined period, during the predetermined period a portion to be changed before the variable display based on the hold display is executed), and a second execution pattern executed during the predetermined period from a second timing, which is the start timing during the predetermined period (for example, Modification 1). , when the suspended display is displayed as the active display (when the variable display based on the suspended display is executed), the portion that changes the display mode of the suspended display (active display)), and is possible and
The special production execution means is
When the predetermined suggestive effect is executed in the first execution pattern, the second special effect can be executed at a predetermined rate regardless of whether or not the predetermined suggestive effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 62(D) As shown, a portion where levels such as 10 to 49 are notified as level notification effects at a rate that is not related to changes in the display mode of the pending display),
When the predetermined suggestive effect is executed in the second execution pattern, the second special effect can be executed at a specific rate according to whether or not the predetermined suggestive effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 62(D) As shown, a portion where a level such as 10 to 49 is notified as a level notification effect at a rate related to the change in the display mode of the pending display (active display)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it becomes clear which of the execution of the predetermined suggestive performance is at the first timing and the second timing, which influences the execution of the second special performance, so that the confusion of the player is eliminated. It is possible to improve the presentation effect of the predetermined suggestive presentation while preventing it.

The game machine of form 5 is
The special production execution means is
It is possible to execute a third special effect suggesting content more advantageous to the player than the first special effect and the second special effect (for example, a portion in which a level such as 90 to 100 is notified as a level notification effect). can be,
The first special effect or the second special effect being executed can be changed to the third special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 63 and FIG. After 30 is notified, the part where levels such as levels 90 to 100 are notified in the reward acquisition effect),
The rate at which the first special effect changes to the third special effect when the first special effect is being executed is such that when the second special effect is being executed, the second special effect is the third special effect. Higher than the rate of change to the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 65 as a modification 2, when the level of 1 to 9 was notified as the level notification effect, the level of 10 to 49 as the level notification effect The portion where a level of 90-100 is reported at a higher rate than if the level had been reported),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even when the first special effect is executed, the player's expectation for the change to the third special effect can be maintained, so that the loss of interest in the game can be prevented. .

The game machine of form 6 is
The effect mode of the suggestive effect is a third effect mode in which the execution ratio is lower than the first effect mode and the second effect mode when being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. and as shown in FIG. 66(B), a part where the telop is displayed in rainbow color as a subtitle telop effect, and a part where a cut-in image is displayed in rainbow color as a cut-in effect),
The special effect executing means, when the suggestive effect is executed the first number of times in the third effect mode, is higher than when the suggestive effect is executed the second number of times in the second effect mode. The second special effect can be executed at a ratio (for example, when a rainbow-colored telop is displayed as a subtitle telop effect and a rainbow-colored cut-in image is displayed as a cut-in effect (subtitle telop effect and cut-in effect ), a rainbow-colored telop is displayed as a subtitle telop effect, and a red or gold cut-in image is displayed as a cut-in effect. In this case, if a red or gold telop is displayed as the subtitle telop effect and a rainbow-colored cut-in image is displayed as the cut-in effect, (either the subtitle telop effect or the cut-in effect, A portion where a high level band level such as 90 to 100 is notified as a level notification effect at a higher rate than when it is notified that it is controlled to a winning game state),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the suggestive effect is executed in the third effect mode, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

The game machine of form 7 is
The suggestive effect is a first-type suggestive effect (e.g., button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect) that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state using a specific element (e.g., display color or luminous color). , cut-in effect) and a second type of suggestive effect ( For example, voice output effect at reach time, character display effect),
The first type suggestive effect and the second type suggestive effect each include a plurality of types of suggestive effect (for example, the first type suggestive effect includes button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect, cut Including the in effect, the second type suggestive effect includes voice output effect at reach time, character display effect),
The number of suggestive effects of the first type that can be executed by the suggestive effect executing means is greater than the number of suggestive effects of the second type that can be executed by the suggestive effect executing means (for example, in FIG. 38(C) As shown, the first type suggestive effects are button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect, and cut-in effect, and the second type suggestive effects include voice output effect at reach time and character display effect. two parts),
The special effect executing means differs between when the first type suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode and when the second type suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode. The second special effect can be executed at a ratio (for example, when executing button vibration effects, title effects, subtitle telop effects, cut-in effects that suggest the degree of expectation of winning by color (display color or luminous color), color Non-white chance-up coins are displayed at a higher rate than during the execution of voice output production, production, and character display production, which suggests the degree of expectation of winning by other than (display image, output voice), that is, variable In the case where the display result is a big hit or a small hit, the part where the rate of reporting a higher level in the level reporting effect is set high),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible not only to determine whether or not the suggestive effect is controlled to an advantageous state simply by the number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode, but also to make the player feel a sense of anticipation by the suggested content. At the same time, since the player can be made to pay attention to the type of suggestion effect to be executed, the interest in the game can be improved.

The game machine of form 8 is
A specification capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects including a first specific effect (for example, a ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ) and a second specific effect (for example, a ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε) different from the first specific effect Effect execution means (for example, the part for the effect control CPU 120 to execute the variable display start setting process and the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 27),
The suggestive effect executing means can execute the suggestive effect a plurality of times during execution of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 33, character display effect and title effect are executed during the reach effect of super reach δ. It is possible, and during the reach production of super reach ε, the character display production, title production, subtitle telop production, and cut-in production can be executed),
When the first specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed, the number of times of the suggestive effect that can be executed differs (for example, as shown in FIG. 33, the fluctuation pattern of super reach δ When the variable display is executed, 4 effects are executed as chance-up effects, and when the variable display is executed with the variation pattern of super reach ε, 6 effects are executed as chance-up effects),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by executing the second specific performance rather than the first specific performance, the suggestion performance is executed more times during the execution of the second specific performance than during the execution of the first specific performance. Since is suggested, it is possible to make the player pay attention to both the first specific performance and the second specific performance to be executed and the number of times the suggestive performance is executed in the second performance mode. can be improved.

The game machine of form 9 is
The suggestive effect is a first type (e.g., button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect, cut-in Directing) including suggestive directing,
The first type suggestive effect includes the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect (for example, a portion including a button vibration effect and a caption telop effect),
The specific effect includes an introductory part (for example, an introductory part shown in FIG. 33) that is executed in an effect mode at least partially common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect, and the introductory part after the introductory part. a development part (for example, a development part (development part A and development part B) shown in FIG. 33) that is executed in a different performance mode between the first specific effect and the second specific effect,
The number of first-type suggestive effects that the suggestive effect executing means can execute in the introductory part is greater than the number of the first-type suggestive effects that the suggestive effect executing means can execute in the development part. (For example, as shown in Modified Example 5, in the introductory part, which is the first half of the reach effect of super reach δ and the reach effect of super reach ε, depending on the display color and light emission color, it will be in a big win game state or a small win game state. A portion that can perform more chance-up effects that suggest a controlled rate than the development part, which is the second half of the reach effects of super reach δ and the reach effects of super reach ε),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, more types of suggestive effects of the first type are executed in the introductory part than in the developing part after the introductory part. Since the suggestive rule can be easily recognized, the effect of the execution of the first type suggestive effect can be easily understood by the player, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

The game machine of form 10 is
The suggestive effect is a first-type suggestive effect (e.g., button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect) that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state using a specific element (e.g., display color or luminous color). , cut-in production),
The first type suggestive effect includes the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect (for example, a portion including a button vibration effect and a caption telop effect),
The specific effect includes an introductory part (for example, an introductory part shown in FIG. 33) that is executed in an effect mode at least partially common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect, and the introductory part after the introductory part. a development part (for example, a development part (development part A and development part B) shown in FIG. 33) that is executed in a different performance mode between the first specific effect and the second specific effect,
The first type suggestive effect executed in the development part of the first specific effect and the first type suggestive effect executed in the development part of the second specific effect have at least a part in common. (For example, as shown in Modified Example 4, the character display effect with the same effect mode can be executed in the introductory part of each ready-to-win effect),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the case of executing the first specific effect and the case of executing the second specific effect, in the developing part of each specific effect, at least part of the suggestive effect of the first type is common. , the player can easily recognize the suggestive performance of the first type, so that the effect of the suggestive performance of the first type can be accurately given to the player.

The game machine of form 11 is
The suggestive effect executing means can execute the second suggestive effect at a common rate when the first specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed (for example, FIG. 33 , FIG. 34, FIG. 35, and FIG. 36, when the reach effect of super reach δ is executed and when the reach effect of super reach ε is executed, button vibration effect, voice output effect during reach, Character display production and title production can be executed, and the determination ratio of the chance up pattern in these button vibration production, voice output production during reach, character display production, and title production is the same as when the reach production of super reach δ is executed and super reach ε. The part that is common with the execution of the reach production),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the second special effect is executed regardless of whether the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed, so that the player's interest in the game can be increased. can be improved.

The game machine of form 12 is
The specific effect executing means can execute the second specific effect at a higher rate than the first specific effect when being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the ready-to-win effect of super reach ε is executed. In the case, the part that is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state at a higher rate than when the reach effect of super reach δ is executed),
The special effect execution means can execute the second special effect at a constant rate regardless of which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed (the reach effect of super reach δ and the super A portion where levels such as 10 to 99 are notified as level notification effects at a constant rate regardless of which of the reach effects of reach ε is executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the player's expectation for the execution of the second special effect even during the execution of the first specific effect in which the rate of control to be in an advantageous state is lower than that during the execution of the second specific effect. Since the feeling can be maintained, it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest in the game.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the rear (rear, back) side, and the up, down, left, and right directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. Described as a standard. Incidentally, the front face of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is the facing face facing the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Also, in the description of each step in the flow chart, for example, "step S1" is abbreviated as "S1" or "003SGS1", "normal reach" is "N reach", and "super reach" is "SP reach". It is sometimes abbreviated as

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

In addition, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. 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. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. 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). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

At the bottom of the screen of the image display device 5, a display area (first special figure pending storage display area 5D, second special figure pending storage display area 5U ) is provided.

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 the game ball enters the first start winning hole, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start hole switch 22A provided in the winning ball device 6A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prizes As soon as the ball is paid out, 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. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B has, for example, a movable piece that can move forward and backward above the second starting winning hole. The upper part of the 2 start winning opening is covered and a closed state in which game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by retracting the movable piece from above the second starting winning opening. (It is also said that the second start winning opening is in an open state.). When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting hole switch 22A provided in the winning ball device 6A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prizes A second special game can be started as the balls are paid out. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to one provided with a movable piece as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

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 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the 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 a game ball enters the big winning hole, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first count switch 23 provided in the special variable winning ball device 7, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are detected. is 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.

In addition to the above-described first count switch 23, a second count switch 24 capable of detecting game balls is also provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 of this embodiment. The second count switch 24 is a switch for controlling to a big winning game state after the small winning game state by detecting a game ball entering a big winning opening in the small winning game state described later.

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 indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. 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.

Incidentally, the game area in this embodiment is an area formed on the left side of the image display device 5, and when the game balls flow down, these game balls are placed in the third area formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A. A left game area 2L that can win in the 1-start winning opening and an area formed on the right side of the image display device 5, which are formed by the variable winning ball device 6B as the game balls flow down. It is composed of a second starting winning hole and a right game area 2R that can win a special winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 and can pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

In addition, the normal state in this embodiment is a game state in which the player mainly hits the game ball toward the left game area 2L, and the time saving state, big hit game state, and small hit game state in this embodiment are the player's is a game state in which a game ball is launched toward the right game area 2R.

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 that operates according to the performance is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d.

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. 2).

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. 2).

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.

A button lamp 9e is provided on the push button 31B, and the button lamp 9e, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are collectively referred to as the game effect lamp 9. may be called. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, and the button lamp 9e include LEDs.

Further, the button vibration motor 33 is incorporated in the push button 31B. The push button 31B can be vibrated by driving the vibration motor 33 for button.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating 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 executed immediately) , 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 "per normal", open control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B (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 which the special game is running or during 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".

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 until the timing of the lapse of the open period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), whichever comes first. Continued. The open 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 open 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 (10 times or 4 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, the game may be controlled to a time-saving state according to the jackpot type.

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.

The time-saving state continues until one of the termination conditions, such as execution of the special game a predetermined number of times and start of the next jackpot game state, is established first. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut (number cut time reduction, 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 time-saving control is being executed is called a high-base state, and the state in which time-saving control is not being executed is also called a low-base 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 display corresponding to the variable display (holding 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 (holding display) to a mode different from the normal mode 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 substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming 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, an output 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 certain 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.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives a detection signal (a game ball is A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by passing or 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.

The output circuit 111 outputs a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door. transmit.

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 voice 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.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). 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. 4A 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. 3A, 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 (variable display time)) such as a design (also referred to as a production design). 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.

Command 8CXXH 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. , Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be when the variable display result is "big hit".

Among the variable display result specifying commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, command 8C00H is a first variable display result specifying command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specifying 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 specification 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 specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a fifth variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C06H is a fifth variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit D" and the big hit type determination result.

The command 8FXXH is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The design confirmation command is also a command for notifying the design confirmation period. 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, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. 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.

The command A0XXH is a win start specifying command (also called a "fanfare command") specifying display of an effect image indicating the start of a big win game. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is open in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the big winning opening to notify that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state. The command A3XXH is a win end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big win game.

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the jackpot state described later (for example, "1" to "10"). .

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure reserved storage number. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure pending storage number. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to report an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number.

Note that the commands shown in FIG. 3A are only examples, and some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, and these commands may be replaced with different commands. You can add different commands from For example, a prize ball number notification command for specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game ball entering each prize hole, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. You may make it provide the notification command etc. which notify the notification command of passing, and the remaining variable display frequency by which probability variation control and time saving control are performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for big hit type determination, random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, normal figure Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data representing part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby setting the random numbers MR1 to MR4. You may make it count the numerical data which show a part.

The random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a random number used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as the special figure in the special figure game as "big win" to the big win game state. It takes a value in the range from "0" to "65535". The random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is used to determine the jackpot type to be either "jackpot A" or "jackpot B" when the variable display result is "jackpot", and to determine the variable display result as "small hit". ” is a random value used to determine the small hit type in the case of “small hit A”, “small hit B”, “small hit C”, or “small hit D”, for example “0 ” to “299”.

The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine one of a plurality of types prepared in advance for the variation pattern in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. 997”.

The random number MR4 for judging the result of normal pattern display is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal pattern display device 20 in the normal pattern display is "win" or "lose". It is a random number that can be set, for example, in the range of "3" to "23".

The random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is a random number used to determine the initial value of the random number MR4, and ranges from "3" to "23", for example.

FIGS. 5A and 5B show variation patterns in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display is performed corresponding to each of the cases where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and the case where it is "reach". A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which normal reach reach performance is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach performance is performed. Although one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, five types of variation patterns of super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, super reach δ, and super reach ε are provided as super reach variation patterns, but the present invention is limited to this. Alternatively, six or more or four or less super reach fluctuation patterns may be provided.

In addition, in the present embodiment, only the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is provided in the small hit variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit variation pattern may be provided with both a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach performance is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach performance is executed.

Of these variation patterns, the variation pattern of the big hit and the variation pattern of the small hit are uniform for executing a blessing effect that congratulates the variable display result as a big hit after the same special variation time as the losing variation pattern. A special figure display time of 15 seconds is additionally provided.

Here, the big hit variation pattern, the small win variation pattern, and the losing variation pattern in this embodiment have a common period until the variable display result is notified, and the period until the variable display result is notified The length of the period prevents the player from recognizing in advance whether the variable display result is a big win, a small win, or a loss.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, as will be described later. Super reach, normal reach, non-reach in the order of variable display results are "big hit" and "small hit" Set so that the expectation of jackpot is high Because the determination ratio of each variation pattern is set, normal reach variation pattern and super In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation for big hits and the expectation for small hits.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and the type of variation pattern is first determined from the random value for determining the type of variation pattern, and then the determination You may make it determine the variation pattern which belongs to the classification which carried out.

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. In addition, the ROM 101 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 the variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

6 and 7 are explanatory diagrams of a method of determining a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is varied according to the special symbols of the variable display to be executed, the display result of the variable display, the number of pending memories, the game state, and the like.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, when the game state is the normal state (low base state) and the variable display result is the big win, the variation for the big win When the pattern determination table A is selected and the game state is the time saving state (high base state) and the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected and the game state is the normal state (low base state), and when the number of first special figure pending memories is 1 or less and the variable display result is a loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected, and the game state is the normal state (low base state) , and when the number of first special figure pending storage is 2 or more and the variable display result is lost, select the variation pattern determination table B for loss, and the game state is a time saving state (high base state) When the variable display result is a loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected.

In the big hit variation pattern determination table A, 1 to 20 out of 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determination random number MR3 are assigned to the normal reach big hit variation pattern PB1-1, and 21 to 370. is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern PB1-2, and 371 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern PB1-3.

In the big hit variation pattern determination table B, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determination random number MR3 are assigned to non-reach big hit variation patterns PB1-4.

In addition, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is a big hit in the normal state (at the time of the first hit), the symbol confirmation period based on these variation patterns is set to 0.5 seconds (special symbol stop shown in FIG. 18). (See 003 SGS209 of the process), the opening waiting period of the first round in the jackpot game state is set to 5 seconds (see FIG. 24). Furthermore, since these variation patterns are not subject to the execution of the chance-up effect, which will be described later, the symbol determination period based on the variable display when the variable display result of the first special symbol in the normal state results in a big hit, and the big win game. During the waiting period for opening the first round of the state, the level notification effect and the reward acquisition effect, which will be described later, are restricted so as not to be executed.

In this embodiment, during the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state, an effect suggesting that the variable display result will result in a big win, such as a chance-up effect, which will be described later, is not executed except for the ready-to-win effect. (See FIG. 28), but the present invention is not limited to this, and even during the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state, the chance-up effect or similar variable display result will be a big hit. It is also possible to make an effect suggesting that it can be executed other than the ready-to-win effect. Thus, when the chance-up effect can be executed during the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state, the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state is the first special symbol or the second in the time-saving state. The types of executable chance-up effects may be increased more than the variable display of special symbols. By doing so, in the variable display of the second special symbol in the time-saving state, the chance-up effect less than the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state is targeted for the level notified by the level notification effect described later. Since the processing can be performed, it is possible to prevent the processing of the level notification effect from becoming complicated.

Furthermore, as will be described later, the chance-up effect of this embodiment is also an effect in which chance-up coins used for the level notification effect are displayed by being executed in a chance-up pattern (see FIGS. 40 to 54). The present invention is not limited to this, and when the chance-up effect can be executed in the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state, the chance-up effect can be performed in the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state. The chance-up coin may not be displayed even if the chance-up pattern is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game due to the display of the chance-up coin in the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state in which the level notification effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the time saving state and the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected and the variation pattern is PB1-4. is determined by Since the variation pattern PB1-4 is set to 500 ms, which is shorter than the big hit variation pattern of the other first special symbols, the special figure variation time excluding the period of the blessing production is set to 500 ms. It is impossible to execute the chance-up production to be performed. Further, the symbol determination period based on the variation pattern PB1-4 is set to 0.5 seconds (see 003SGS209 of the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 18), and the opening waiting period of the first round in the jackpot game state is 5 seconds. (see FIG. 24). Therefore, during the pattern fixing period based on the variation patterns PB1-4 and the opening waiting period of the first round in the jackpot game state, the level notification effect and the reward acquisition effect, which will be described later, are restricted so as not to be executed.

In this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol (variable display by the variation pattern PB1-4) is executed in the time saving state and the variable display result becomes a big hit, the symbol determination period based on the variable display , but the present invention is not limited to this, and when variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the time saving state and the variable display result is a big hit. may execute the level notification performance during the pattern fixing period based on the variable display, and further execute the reward acquisition performance during the opening waiting period of the first round in the jackpot game state based on the variable display. In addition, when the level notification effect is executed in the pattern determination period based on the variable display by the variation patterns PB1-4, the level to be notified is 1 to 49 (Fig. 31 reference).

In the variation pattern determination table for loss A, 1 to 500 out of 1 to 997 that can be taken by the random number MR3 for determination of the variation pattern are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern PA1-1, and 501 to 900 Up to is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of normal reach, 901 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 out of super reach α, and 971 to 977 are out of super reach β fluctuation pattern PA2 -3.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss B, 1 to 500 out of 1 to 997 that can be taken by the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and 501 to 900 Up to is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of normal reach, 901 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 out of super reach α, and 971 to 977 are out of super reach β fluctuation pattern PA2 -3.

In the losing variation pattern determination table C, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern PA1-3.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the game state is normal state (low base state ) and the variable display result is a big win, the big win variation pattern determination table C is selected, and when the variable display result is a big win in the first to fifth variable displays after the end of the big win A game, A big win variation pattern determination table D is selected, and when the time saving state (high base state) after the end of the big win B to F big win games and the variable display result is a big win, the big win variation pattern determination table E is selected. When the game state is the normal state (low base state) in the variable displays except for the second to fifth variable displays after the big win A and the variable display result is the big win, the variation pattern for the small win. A determination table A is selected, and when the variable display result is a small win in the first to fifth variable displays after the end of the big win A game, a small win variation pattern determination table B is selected, and the big wins B to F are selected. When the time-saving state (high base state) after the end of the big win game and the variable display result is the small win, the small win variation pattern determination table C is selected, and the 2nd to 5th times after the big win A big win game. When the game state is the normal state (low base state) in the variable display excluding the variable display and the result of the variable display is loss, the variation pattern determination table D for loss is selected, and 1 after the end of the big win A game. When the variable display result is a loss in the variable display of ∼5 times, the variation pattern determination table E for loss is selected, and the time-saving state (high base state) after the big win B to F big win games is completed, and variable display. When the result is a big win, the big win variation pattern determination table F is selected.

In the big hit variation pattern determination table C, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determination random number MR3 are assigned to the non-reach big hit variation pattern PB3-1.

In the big hit variation pattern determination table D, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determination random number MR3 are assigned to the super reach γ jackpot variation pattern PB3-2.

In the big hit variation pattern determination table E, among 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determination random number MR3, 1 to 300 are super reach δ jackpot variation patterns PB3-3, 301 to 997 are super reach It is assigned to the ε jackpot variation pattern 3-4.

In the small hit variation pattern determination table A, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 that can be taken by the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are assigned to the non-reach small hit variation pattern PC3-1.

In the small hit variation pattern determination table B, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determination random number MR3 are assigned to the super reach γ small hit variation pattern PC3-2.

In the small hit variation pattern determination table C, 1 to 300 out of 1 to 997 that can be taken by the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are assigned to the super reach δ small hit variation pattern PC3-3, 301 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PC3-4 of the super reach ε small hit.

In the losing variation pattern determination table D, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determining random number MR3 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern PA3-1.

In the variation pattern determination table E for loss, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 possible for the random number MR3 for determination of the variation pattern are assigned to the variation pattern PC3-3 for the super reach γ small hit.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss, 1 to 700 out of 1 to 997 that can be taken by the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern PA3-2, and 701 to 960 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern judgment table PA3-4 of the super reach δ, and 961 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern judgment table PA3-5 of the super reach ε.

FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as the display result determination table, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. and the second special figure may use separate display result determination tables.

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the variable display result to a "jackpot" to a jackpot game state based on the random number MR1 for judging the special symbol display result. is a table.

In the 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 variable probability state (high probability state), random for special figure display result judgment A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to a special figure display result of "big win" or "losing".

In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as "big win" to the big win game state. It is data for judgment to be assigned. In the 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), "big hit" special figure display result assigned to. 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 (about 1/300 in this embodiment), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (about 1/30 in this embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability of determining to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or the time-saving state is higher. Judgment data is assigned to the decision result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so as to increase.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which hit determination values to be compared with MR1 are set. In the display result determination table, the variable display special design designation buffer (value set by the CPU 103 when executing the special design normal processing as a value designating the special design that executes the variable display) is 1 (first), that is, When the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and when the variable display special symbol designation buffer is 2 (second), that is, when the second special symbol is subject to variable display , a determination value for a big hit and a determination value for a small hit are set.

As shown in FIG. 8(A), when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first, the determination value corresponding to the big hit is set, but the determination value corresponding to the small hit is not set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is the object of variable display, only the big win can be won, and no small win will occur.

Further, when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the second, as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, the same judgment value as in the case where the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first is set. Even when the special symbols are variably displayed, a big win occurs with the same probability as when the first special symbol is variably displayed, and the judgment value is about 1/7 less. Since the determination value corresponding to the winning is set, when the second special symbol is the object of the variable display, the small winning is won with a probability (ratio) of about 1/7. there is

That is, when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big wins shown in FIG. Also, when MR1 coincides with any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIG. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8(A) indicates the probability (percentage) of a big hit and the probability (percentage) of a small hit. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern. Determining whether or not to make a small win means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state. It is also about deciding whether or not.

In this embodiment, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination table shown in FIG. A table is separately provided, and the determination of the big hit is made by using a common table for the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable display special symbol designating buffer. The determination of the small hit may be performed using a separate table only when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the second.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is not set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, that is, the small hit is won However, a part of the determination values other than the determination value corresponding to the big win may be set as the determination value corresponding to the small win so that the small win is won.

8B and 8C 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. 8(B) 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. 8(C) 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 B 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 In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(B) and (C), two types of big hits, big win A and big win B, are provided in the big win type determination table (for the first special symbol). On the other hand, the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only one kind of big hit, the big hit B. That is, the big win that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of the two types of big wins, namely, the big win A and the big win B, while when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Only the big win B is generated as the big win.

FIG. 8(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small win pattern, the type of the small win is set to a small win A or a small win B based on the random number (MR2) for judging the type of the small win. This table is referenced to determine In this embodiment, when the game ball passes the second count switch 24 during the small winning game of the small winning A, that is, when the V winning big winning occurs, the big winning game of the big winning C is executed. When the game ball passes the second count switch 24 during the small win game of the small win B, that is, when the V winning big win occurs, the big win game of the big win D as the big win type is executed. When the game ball passes the second count switch 24 during the small winning game of the small winning C, that is, when the V winning big winning occurs, the big winning game of the big winning E is executed. When a game ball passes the second count switch 24 during a small win D, that is, when a V winning big win occurs, a big win game with a big win F as the big win type is executed. It has become so. In other words, these jackpot CFs are not the jackpot types determined by the hit type determination random number MR2 extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game ball is placed in the second count switch during any of the small hits A to D. It is a jackpot type determined by passing through 24.

Here, the jackpot types in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8(E). is set.

Of these jackpots A to F, jackpot A is a jackpot in which four rounds (so-called four rounds) of changing the jackpot to a second state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot A, if the game state in which the jackpot A is won is the normal state, the variable display of the second special symbol is targeted once, and the game state in which the jackpot A is won is shortened. If it is in the state, the time saving control is executed seven times for the variable display of the second special symbol.

The big win B is a big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the big winning hole to the second state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, after the end of the big win game state of the big win B, until the special game is executed 99 times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special game is executed 99 times, the big win is won again. Time saving control is executed until occurs.

The big win C is a big win in which three rounds (so-called three rounds) of changing the big winning hole to the second state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot C, the jackpot is won again until the special game is executed seven times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special game is executed seven times. Time saving control is executed until occurs.

The big win D is a big win in which three rounds (so-called three rounds) of changing the big winning hole to the second state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot D, the jackpot is won again until the special game is executed 7 times or the special game is executed 99 times for the variable display of the second special symbol. Time saving control is executed until occurs.

The big win E is a big win in which 9 rounds (so-called 9 rounds) of changing the big winning hole to the second state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed. Further, after the end of the big win game state of the big win E, the big win is made again until the special game is executed seven times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special game is executed seven times. Time saving control is executed until occurs.

The big win F is a big win in which 9 rounds (so-called 9 rounds) of changing the big winning hole to the second state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot F, the jackpot is won again until the special game is executed 99 times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special game is executed 99 times. Time saving control is executed until occurs.

In addition, in the time saving state, a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state due to the increase in the probability of becoming a "normal hit". Therefore, in the time saving state and the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times immediately after the time saving state ends, when a big hit occurs as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol, and when the game ball is playing a small hit Since there is a case where a big hit is generated by winning a V prize at the time, a so-called continuous game state in which a big win game state is likely to occur continuously occurs.

In addition, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the big hit A, the number of special symbols games in which the time saving control is executed is set to one time, so that the variable display of the second special symbol and the one time The ratio of the variable display result to a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special pattern based on the maximum of four reserved memories that occurs during the variable display of the second special pattern (the above total of 5 times 2 The sum of the percentage of occurrence of a big hit in the variable display of special symbols and the percentage of occurrence of a big hit when a game ball wins V) is set to about 54%.

In addition, in the time saving state after the big hits C and E are finished, the number of special symbols games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 7 times. The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special pattern based on the maximum of four reserved memories occurring during the variable display of the second special pattern seven times (the above total 11 times The sum of the ratio of the occurrence of a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol and the ratio of the occurrence of a big hit when the game ball wins V) is set to about 82%.

In the time-saving state after the big hits B, D, and F are finished, the number of special symbols games in which the time-saving control is executed is set to 99 times, so that the 99 times of the second special symbols are variablely displayed. , The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories that occur during the variable display of the second special symbol 99 times (the above total The sum of the ratio of the occurrence of a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol for 103 times and the ratio of the occurrence of a big hit due to the game ball winning a V prize) is set to approximately 100%.

In this embodiment, six types of jackpot A to jackpot F are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and seven or more jackpot types may be provided. , five or less types may be provided.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a certain period of time (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 003SG150 as shown in FIG. there is The game control data holding area 003SG150 shown in FIG. It has a control timer setting section 003SG153, a game control counter setting section 003SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 003SG155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 003SG151A is a special feature that has not yet started although the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the prize ball device 6A and the start prize (first start prize) has occurred. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 003SG151A is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for variable display result determination, random number MR2 for winning type determination, random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment are held data. , until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit 003SG151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display (result)), which makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 003SG151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred, it has not started yet. It stores the pending data of the special symbol game (the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 003SG151B is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for variable display result determination, random number MR2 for winning type determination, random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment are held data. , until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 003SG151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display (result)), which makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In addition, hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning hole, and the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning hole The suspension information (second suspension information) based on the establishment of the second starting prize by chance may be stored in association with the suspension number in the common suspension storage unit. In this case, the starting opening data indicating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball passed through (entered) should be included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

The normal pattern pending storage unit 003SG151C stores the pending information of the normal pattern game which has not yet been started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 . For example, the general pattern reservation storage unit 003SG151C associates the game ball with the reservation number in the order in which it passed through the passage gate 41, and determines the general pattern display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 003SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 003SG152 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 003SG153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. For example, the game control timer setting unit 003SG153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 003SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control counter setting unit 003SG154 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 003SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update it by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 003SG154, a random number that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data representing the random numbers MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data representing each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software for updating the random count value separately from the numeric data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be software extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 003SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control buffer setting unit 003SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The ROM 121 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the production operation in addition to the production control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the performance control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that constitutes various performance control patterns, and the like. there is

As an example, in the ROM 121, the production control CPU 120 controls production operations by various production devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the production model, etc.). A performance control pattern table storing a plurality of types of performance control patterns to be used is stored. The performance control pattern corresponds to various performance operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is composed of data indicating the content of the control. The effect control pattern table may store, for example, a special figure variable display time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special figure variable display corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol that is the result of the special figure display. , such as the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, the reach performance, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, etc., or the various effect display operations without the variable display of the decorative pattern, etc. It is configured. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control contents of the effect operation to be the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice patterns for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations to be executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents.

The special figure variable display performance control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win performance control patterns in which the performance mode in each ready-to-win performance is different for each variation pattern for executing the ready-to-win performance.

In the RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the production operation, for example, a production control data holding area 003SG190 as shown in FIG. 10(A) is provided. The performance control data holding area 003SG190 shown in FIG. 10A includes a performance control flag setting unit 003SG191, a performance control timer setting unit 003SG192, a performance control counter setting unit 003SG193, and a performance control buffer setting unit 003SG194. there is

The effect control flag setting unit 003SG191 stores a plurality of types of effect operation states, such as the display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, and states that can be updated according to effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example. is flagged. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 003SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 003SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 003SG192 stores data indicating the timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting unit 003SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various production operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 003SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 003SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 003SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A as shown in FIG. In the start winning command buffer 003SG194A, the storage area (buffer number "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory Corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") are provided. In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A, the storage area (buffer number "2-1" to "2-4 ”) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed. When there is a start prize to the first start prize mouth or the second start prize mouth, start mouth prize designation command (first start mouth prize designation command or second start mouth prize designation command), pattern designation command and number of reserved memories Three commands called notification commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A are these starting entrance winning designation command, symbol designation command, reservation storage number notification command , and a storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage separately is secured.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and variable display of the highest reserved storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. , and the storage contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable display. It is designed to be cleared in the decorative design variation stop process executed when ending.

Furthermore, in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A of the present embodiment, a variable display corresponding panel and a second special The storage area for setting the panel pattern determined flag indicating that the pattern (panel pattern) of the panel corresponding to the figure reserved storage has already been determined, the buffer number "2-0" to " 2-4".

At the time of start winning to the first start winning opening, the effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of the start winning command buffer 003SG194A. Then, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning of the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer 003SG194A at the time of starting winning (the entry with the youngest buffer number). go. At the time of starting winning, from the starting opening winning designation command to the reservation storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the starting entrance winning designation command , the symbol designating command, and the pending storage number notification command.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 003SG194A shown in FIG. 10B is an entry (buffer number " 1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2-1") corresponding to the pending storage of the starting variable display is deleted. , and the storage contents of the entries after the pending storage of the starting variable display are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10(B), when the variable display of the decoration pattern of the first special figure reservation storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number "1" is deleted. ' are shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". , the commands stored in areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the effect control CPU120 executes the command analysis process (S75), it is determined whether or not the starting winning prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are received, and these commands is received, these commands may be stored at the beginning of the empty area of the start winning receive command buffer 003SG194A as a reserved memory for each special figure.

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 11 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. 11, 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), the random number circuit setting process (step S8) is executed after the restoration process (step S4) 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 restoration condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the random number circuit setting process (step S8) is executed after the initialization process (step S6). 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.

After executing the random number circuit setting process (step S8), the CPU 103 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 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 an 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 timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110, and It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the first 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". 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.

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 12 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 pre-reading and judging the display result and the 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 specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be 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 winning 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 a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any of the big-hit symbol, the small-hit symbol, and the missing 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 condition for starting 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". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative pattern), the form of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative pattern It designates 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 a process 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". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small win" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut 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 drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is finished.

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, a process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning hole is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening 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 a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of a round in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the number of executions reaches the upper limit execution number. 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 release 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 the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending production as a production operation for informing the end of the jackpot game state has passed, 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 end processing is terminated.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this small winning opening process, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Start winning judgment process)
FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the starting winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. In the starting winning judgment process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. (003SGS101). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (003SGS101; Y), the first special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (003SGS102). CPU103, for example by reading the 1st reservation memory number count value which is the storage value of the 1st reservation memory number counter provided in game control counter setting section 003SG154, it should have specified the number of the 1st special figure reservation memory. 003SGS102 when the first special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value (003SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 003SG155 is set to "1" (003SGS103) .

When the first starting port switch 22A is off in 003SGS101 (003SGS101; N), and when the number of first special figure reserved storage reaches the upper limit in 003SGS102 (003SGS102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by , it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is ON (003SGS104). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (003SGS104; Y), the second special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (003SGS105). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 003SG154, it is sufficient if it can specify the number of second special figure reservation memory. In 003SGS105, when the number of second special figure pending storage is not the upper limit (003SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 003SG155 is set to "2" (S106) .

After executing either of the processes of 003SGS103 and 003SGS106, the number of special figure pending storage corresponding to the starting opening buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting opening buffer, is updated so as to add 1 (003SGS107). For example, when the starting buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (003SGS108). For example, the total pending memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 003SG154, may be updated so as to add 1.

After executing the processing of 003SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the hit type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 003SG154. Numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for the fluctuation pattern determination and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (003SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as suspension information at the beginning of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (003SGS110). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 003SG151A, while when the start buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 003SG151B.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the result of the special figure display and the random number MR2 for judging the type of hit determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit". is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is "jackpot". The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of 003SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data representing all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the result of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time.

Following the processing of 003SGS110, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (003SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", by storing the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 for transmitting the first starting entry winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Make settings for sending the second start winning designation command. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

After the process of 003SGS111, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process (003SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (003SGS113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

After executing the processing of 003SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start buffer value is "1" (003SGS114). At this time, if the start buffer value is "1" (Y at 003SGS114), the start buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (003SGS115), and then the process proceeds to 2390SGS104. On the other hand, when the start buffer value is "2" (N at 003SGS114), the start buffer is cleared, and after initializing the stored value to "0" (003SGS116), the start winning process is executed. finish. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

(Random value determination process when winning a prize)
FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed by the 003SGS 112 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols is started, whether or not to control the special symbol display result (the variable display result of the special symbol) as "big win" to the big win game state by the special symbol normal processing. Whether or not to control to a small hit game state as a "small hit" is determined. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process of S112. Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display a big hit pattern or a small hit pattern as a special figure display result. As a result, before the start of the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning hole, that is, before the start of the variable display, it is determined whether or not the big win is to be made. Before, it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit", and based on this determination result, various chance up effects are executed as described later by the effect control CPU 120 etc. become.

15, the CPU 103 first selects and sets the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8A (003SGS121). After that, based on the starting buffer value and numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted at 003SGS109 in FIG. 14, it is determined whether it is within a predetermined jackpot determination range 003 SGS122). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of 003SGS121 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing point-by-point comparison. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum (lower limit) and maximum (upper limit) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum and maximum values of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "big hit".

When it is determined in 003SGS122 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that there is no jackpot during the variable display (003SGS122; N), it is determined whether or not the start buffer value is 1. (003 SGS123). When the start buffer value is 2 (003SGS123; N), the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted at 003SGS109 in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined small hit determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (003SGS124).

If the start buffer value is 1 in 003SGS123 (003SGS123; Y) or if the random number MR1 is not within the small hit determination range in 1003SGS124 (003SGS124; N), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the loss is performed. , the winning random number value determination process is terminated (003SGS125).

Also, if the random number MR1 is within the small hit determination range in 003SGS124 (003SGS124; Y), select the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the value of the random number MR2 for determining the type of hit is within the determination range of the small hit A (003SGS127). When the value of the random number MR2 is within the judgment range of the small hit A (003SGS127; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the 4 round big hit and the number of times of time saving is 7 times is won. The time random number determination process ends (003SGS128).

Further, when the value of the random number MR2 is not within the judgment range of the small win A, it is further judged whether or not the value of the random number MR2 is within the judgment value range of the small win B (003SGS129 ). When the value of the random number MR2 is within the judgment range of the small win B (003SGS127; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the 4-round big win and the number of times of time saving is 99 times is performed to win a prize. The time random number determination process ends (003SGS130).

Further, when the value of the random number MR2 is not within the judgment range of the small win B, it is further judged whether or not the value of the random number MR2 is within the judgment value range of the small win C (003SGS131 ). When the value of the random number MR2 is within the judgment range of the small win C (003SGS131; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command is performed according to the 10 round big win and the number of times of the time saving is 7 times, and the prize is won. The time random number determination process ends (003SGS132).

In addition, when the value of the random number MR2 is not within the judgment range of the small win C, the transmission setting of the pattern designation command corresponding to the 10-round big win and the number of times of time saving is 99 times is performed, and the random number at the time of winning is set. The determination process is terminated (003SGS133).

When the value of the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (003SGS122; Y), the jackpot type determination table shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C is selected (003SGS134). In step 003SGS134, if the starting buffer value is 1, the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8B is selected, and if the starting buffer value is 2, FIG. The jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in (C) may be selected. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number MR2 for judging the type of hit extracted at 003SGS109 in FIG. 14 is within the judgment range of the big hit A (003SGS135).

When the value of the random number MR2 is within the judgment range of the jackpot A (003SGS135; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the 4-round jackpot and the time-saving number of times is performed, and the random number judgment process at the time of winning is performed. is completed (003SGS136), and if the value of the random number MR2 is within the judgment range of the jackpot A (003SGS135; N), the symbol designation command transmission setting is made according to the 10-round jackpot and the number of times of time reduction 99 times. , the winning random number determination process is terminated (003SGS137).

In addition, the command set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing shown in FIG. 12 by the CPU 103 .

(Special pattern normal processing)
FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (step 003SGS161). The number of second special symbol pending storage is the number of pending storage of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the processing of step 003 SGS161, it is sufficient to read out the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting section and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

When the second special figure pending storage number is other than "0" at step 003SGS161 (step 003SGS161; N), the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the second special figure pending storage unit As, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for hit type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (step 003 SGS162). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Subsequent to the processing of step 003 SGS162, by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value and updating it, subtract 1 from the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number Update so as to allow, and update the data of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 003 SGS163).

Then, after updating the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer to "2" (step 003SGS164), it moves to step 003SGS169a.

On the other hand, at step 003SGS161, when the second special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 003SGS161; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 003SGS165). . The number of the first special symbol reserved memory is the number of reserved memory of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 003 SGS165, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0" good. Thus, the process of step 003SGS165 is executed when it is determined that the second special figure pending storage number is "0" at step 003SGS161, and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Determine whether or not As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, the special game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure. Execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the starting prizes are generated, and execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It should be possible to determine whether

When the first special figure pending storage number is other than "0" at step 003SGS165 (step 003SGS165; N), the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the first special figure pending storage unit As such, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for hit type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (step 003 SGS166). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Subsequent to the processing of step 003 SGS166, by subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value and updating it, etc., subtract 1 from the 1st special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number Update so as to allow, and update the data of the first special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 003 SGS167).

Then, after updating the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer to "1" (step 003SGS168), it moves to step 003SGS169.

In step 003 SGS169, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is a "big hit" or a "lose". to set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment stored in the variable random number buffer is used as the judgment assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit" and "loss". In comparison with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit" or "loss". In this step 003 SGS170, if the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination falls within the range of 1020 to 1079 or 13320 to 13586, it is determined as a "jackpot", and if not, the variable display special figure designation buffer determine the value. If the variable display special figure specified buffer value is 1, it is determined as "off", and if the variable display special figure specified buffer value is 2, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is in the range of 3276 to 42129 Determine whether or not it applies. If it does, it is determined as a "minor hit", and if it does not, it is determined as a "loss".

If it is judged to be a "jackpot" at step 003SGS170 (step 003SGS170; Y), the jackpot flag is turned on (step 003SGS172). At this time, one of the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C) is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types (step 003 SGS173). . For example, when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is 1, select and set the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8(B), and when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is 2 may be set by selecting the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8(C). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and "jackpot A" and "jackpot B" in the jackpot type determination table. Which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be determined according to which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type matches (step 003 SGS174).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 003 SGS174, the game state after the jackpot game state is finished is controlled to the time-saving state, and the maximum variable display frequency controlled to the time-saving state is determined in advance. become. Corresponding to the determined jackpot type, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value, which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 003 SGS175), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. For example, when the jackpot type is "jackpot A", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and when the jackpot type is "jackpot B", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "1". After the processing of step 003SGS175, the process proceeds to step 003SGS176.

Also, if it is not a "big hit" at step 003SGS170 (step 003SGS170; N), it is further determined whether or not it is a "small hit" (step 003SGS171). If it is not a "small hit" (step 003SGS171; N), proceed to step 003SGS176, and if it is a "small hit" (step 003SGS171; Y), turn on the small hit flag (step 003SGS171a ). At this time, a small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8(D) is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of small hit types (step 003 SGS171b). By referring to the small hit type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for hitting type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and "small hit A", " Depending on which of the judgment values assigned to each of the small win types of "small win B", "small win C", and "small win D" matches, it is determined which of the multiple types of small win types. (Step 003 SGS171c).

By determining the small hit type in the process of step 003 SGS171c, the big hit game state controlled by the game ball passing through the second count switch 24 during the small hit game is determined in advance. Corresponding to the small hit type determined in this way, for example by setting the small hit type buffer value which is the stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 003SGS171d), determined A small hit type is stored. As an example, if the small hit type is "small hit A", set the small hit type buffer value to "0", and if the small hit type is "small hit B", set the small hit type buffer value to "1" ”, and if the small hit type is “small hit C”, set the small hit type buffer value to “2”, and if the small hit type is “small hit D”, set the small hit type buffer value to “3” "And it is sufficient. After the processing of step 003SGS17d, the process proceeds to step 003SGS176.

In step 003 SGS176, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control the big hit game state or the small hit game state (whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is turned on). Determined special symbols are set corresponding to the determination result of the small winning type in the case of setting the big winning type or the small winning game state. As an example, in response to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is to be "missed", a special symbol indicating a sign of "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. Further, when it is determined at step 003SGS170 that the special figure display result is "jackpot", if the jackpot type at step 003SGS174 is "jackpot A", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is determined. Set as a special pattern. Further, when the jackpot type is "jackpot B", the special symbol indicating the number "2" is set as the fixed special symbol. Further, when it is determined in step 003 SGS171 that the special figure display result is "small hit", if the kind of small hit is "small hit A", a special symbol showing the number "3" is displayed. , Set as a fixed special symbol. In addition, when the small winning type is "small winning B", a special symbol indicating the number "4" is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, when the small winning type is "small winning C", a special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, when the small hit type is "small hit D", a special symbol indicating the number "6" is set as the fixed special symbol. Incidentally, these fixed special symbols are examples, and fixed special symbols other than these may be set, and a plurality of types of symbols may be set as the fixed special symbols.

After setting the fixed special symbol in step 003SGS176, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "1" which is the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 003SGS177), the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

It should be noted that when the reserved memory number of the special game using the first special figure in step 003SGS165 is "0" (step 003SGS165; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step 003SGS178), End the special symbol normal process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether or not the transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the command has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is completed.

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S111 of FIG. 13 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first selects one from a plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. (003SGS161). Then, the variation pattern is determined using the value of the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted in 033SGS109 of FIG. 14 and the selected variation pattern determination table (003SGS162).

Next, the CPU 103 uses the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Make settings for starting the variation of the special symbols so as to start any of the special symbols games. As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal to update the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal to update the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed (003SGS163).

Following the processing of 003SGS163, settings are made for transmitting various commands to be used at the start of fluctuation of special symbols (003SGS164). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the game state designation command, the first variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (top address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance, the game control buffer setting unit The data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the 003SG155. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 003SG155. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. In addition, various commands for which the transmission setting is performed are transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing shown in FIG. 4 by the CPU 103 .

After executing the process of 003SGS164, the special figure variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern, is set (003SGS165). The special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the stop display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). is the required time. Thereafter, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (003SGS166), the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

In addition, the command set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing shown in FIG. 12 by the CPU 103 .

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S113 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the symbol fixing period timer indicating that the variable display is stopped is in operation (033SGS201). When the pattern fixing period timer does not come out during operation (033SGS201; N), the special pattern stop pattern is derived and displayed (033SGS202), the transmission setting of the pattern fixing command is performed (033SGS203), and whether the jackpot flag is set. It is determined whether or not (003SGS204).

When the jackpot flag is set (003SGS204; Y), the jackpot type and game state are specified, and the jackpot type and game state thus specified are stored (003SGS204a), and if the time saving flag is set, the time saving flag. is cleared (003SGS205). Furthermore, according to the jackpot type, the transmission setting of the winning start 1 designation command or the winning start designation command and the transmission setting of the game state designation command indicating the normal state are performed (003SGS207, 003SGS208), and the pattern is determined according to the selected variation pattern. Set a period timer (003SGS209). For example, when the variable display is executed in the variation pattern corresponding to the first special symbol and a big hit is achieved, the symbol determination period timer is set according to 0.5 seconds as the symbol determination period, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display is executed with the corresponding variation pattern and a big win is achieved, a pattern fixing period timer corresponding to 20 seconds may be set as the pattern fixing period.

In addition, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a symbol determination command according to the value of the set symbol determination period timer (003SGS209a), and ends the special symbol stop processing.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set (003SGS204; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (003SGS210). If the small hit flag is gusseted (003SGS210; Y), the transmission setting of any of the hit start 3 designation command, the hit start 4 designation command, the hit start 5 designation command, and the hit start 6 designation command according to the small hit type (003SGS211), and determines whether or not the time saving flag is set (003SGS212).

When the time saving flag is set (003SGS212; Y), the value of the total time saving number counter indicating the total number of time saving times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is decremented by -1 (003SGS213). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is 1 (003SGS214). If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is 1 (003SGS214; Y), proceed to 003SGS216, and if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is 2 (003SGS214; N), the second indicating the time saving number of times of the second special design The value of the special figure time saving number counter is -1 (003SGS215) and proceeds to 003SGS216.

In 003SGS216, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the total time saving number counter or the second special figure time saving number counter is zero. When the value of the total time saving number counter or the second special figure time saving number counter is 0 (003SGS216; Y), along with clearing the time saving flag (003SGS217), the value of the total time saving number counter and the second special figure time saving number counter (003SGS217a) and proceed to 003SGS218. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is not set (003SGS212; N), if the value of the total time saving number counter and the second special figure time saving number counter is not 0 (003SGS216; N), proceed to 003SGS218.

In 003SGS218, the CPU 103 sets a symbol fixing period timer corresponding to the small hit. For example, in 003SGS218, if the variation pattern for which the variable display is executed is the variation pattern PC3-2 of Super Reach γ, the pattern determination period timer is set according to 0.5 seconds as the symbol determination period, and the variable display is performed. If the variation patterns are super reach δ and super reach ε variation patterns PC3-3 and PC3-4, a pattern fixation period timer corresponding to 20 seconds may be set as the pattern fixation period.

In addition, along with performing the transmission setting of the game state designation command and the second special figure time saving number of times notification command according to the state of the time saving flag (003SGS219), the processing of 003SGS209a is executed to end the special symbol stop processing.

Further, when the small hit flag is not set (003SGS210), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set (003SGS220). When the time saving flag is set (003SGS220; Y), the value of the total time saving number counter is decremented by -1 (003SGS221). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is 1 (003SGS222). If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is 1 (003SGS222; Y), proceed to 003SGS224, and if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is 2 (003SGS222; N), the value of the second special figure time saving counter - 1 (003SGS223) and proceed to 003SGS224.

In 003SGS224, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the total time saving number counter or the second special figure time saving number counter is zero. If the value of the total time saving number counter or the second special figure time saving number counter is 0 (003SGS224; Y), clear the time saving flag (003SGS225), the value of the total time saving number counter and the second special figure time saving number counter (003SGS226) and proceed to 003SGS227. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is not set (003SGS220; N), if the value of the total time saving number counter and the second special figure time saving number counter is not 0 (003SGS224; N), proceed to 003SGS227.

At 003SGS227, the CPU 103 sets a symbol fixing period timer corresponding to the loss. For example, in 003SGS227, a pattern fixing period timer may be set corresponding to 0.5 seconds as the pattern fixing period.

In addition, along with performing the transmission setting of the game state designation command and the second special figure time saving number of times notification command according to the state of the time saving flag (003SGS228), the processing of 003SGS209a is executed to end the special symbol stop processing.

Then, when the pattern fixing period timer is in operation (003SGS201; Y), the CPU 103, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the pattern fixing period timer has timed out (003SGS232). When the pattern fixing period timer has not timed out (003SGS232; N), the special pattern stopping process is terminated, and when the pattern fixing period timer has timed out (003SGS232; Y), whether or not the stopped pattern is a lost pattern. (003SGS233).

When the stop symbol is a lost symbol (003SGS233; Y), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated (003SGS324). If not (003SGS233; N), it is further determined whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (003SGS235). When the stopped pattern is a big win pattern (003SGS235; Y), a big win display time timer corresponding to the big win type is set (003SGS236), and a hit start designation command according to the big win type is set to be transmitted (003SGS237), The value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (003SGS238), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

In addition, when it is a stop pattern small winning pattern (003SGS235; N), a big winning display time timer corresponding to the small winning classification is set (003SGS239), and transmission setting of a winning start designation command corresponding to the small winning classification is performed. (003SGS240), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (003SGS241), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

(Small hit opening pretreatment)
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in 118 of FIG. 13 as the small hit opening pre-processing. In the small hit opening preprocessing, the CPU 103 first decrements the small hit display time timer by 1 (003SGS261), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timed out (003SGS262). When the small hit display time timer has not timed out (003SGS262; N), while ending the small hit opening preprocessing, when the small hit display time timer has timed out (003SGS262; Y), the big winning opening A value corresponding to a predetermined period is set in an open time timer for opening (003SGS263). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9" (003SGS264), which is the value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S119), and the small hit opening pre-processing ends.

(Processing during small hit opening)
FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in S119 of FIG. 003 SGS271). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the open time timer has timed out (003SGS272).

When the opening time timer has timed out (003SGS272; Y), it shifts to 003SGS285, and when the opening time timer has not timed out (003SGS272; N), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the big winning hole. (003SGS273). When it is time to open the big winning gate, the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 003SG083 for the big winning gate door 003SG711 to open the big winning gate (003SGS274). Then, the transmission setting of the designation command during the opening of the big prize winning opening corresponding to the round is performed (003SGS275), and the process proceeds to 003SGS276. It should be noted that the command for specifying during opening of the big winning opening, which is set for transmission in 003SGS275, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control process. If it is not the time to open the big winning slot (003SGS273; N), the process proceeds to 003SGS276 without going through 003SGS274 and 003SGS275.

At 003SGS276, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is time to close the big winning opening (003SGS276). When it is time to close the big winning gate (003SGS276; Y), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 003SG083 for the big winning gate door 003SG711 to close the big winning gate (003SGS277). Then, the transmission setting of the specified command after the opening of the big winning opening corresponding to the round is performed (003SGS278), and the process proceeds to 003SGS279. It should be noted that the command for specifying during opening of the big winning opening, which is set for transmission in 003SGS278, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control process. If it is not the closing timing of the big winning opening (003SGS276; N), the process proceeds to 003SGS279 without going through 003SGS277 and 003SGS278.

At 003SGS279, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the third count switch 003SG024B is turned on (003SGS279). When the third count switch 003SG024B is not turned on (003SGS279; N), the process during small hit opening is terminated, and when the third count switch 003SG024B is turned on (003SGS279; Y), the third It is determined whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the count switch 003SG024B has been turned on, that is, the game ball has passed through the third count switch 003SG024B is set (003SGS280). When the V winning flag is set (003SGS280; Y), the process during small hit opening is terminated, and when the V winning flag is not set (003SGS280; N), the V winning flag is set (003SGS281). .

And CPU103 performs the transmission setting of the V prize notification command with respect to the production|presentation control board 12 (003SGS282). Incidentally, the V winning notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control process (S27). In addition, when the large winning opening is open, the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 003SG083 for the large winning opening door 003SG711 to close the large winning opening (003SGS283), and clears the opening time timer (003SGS284). ).

Then, in 003SGS285, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "10" (003SGS285), which is a value corresponding to the small-hit end processing (S120), and ends the small-hit open processing.

(small hit end processing)
FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in S120 of FIG. 13 as the small-hit end processing. (003SGS301). When the small hit end display timer is not in operation (003SGS301; N), the small win flag is cleared (003SGS302), and transmission setting of a hit end designation command corresponding to the small win is set for the performance control board 12 (003SGS303). ). Incidentally, the hit end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control process (S17). Then, a value corresponding to the small-hit end display time is set to the small-hit end display timer (003SGS304), and the small-hit end processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is in operation (003SGS301; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by -1 (003SGS305). Then, it is determined whether or not the small-hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the small-hit end display timer has timed out (003SGS306). When the small hit end display time has not elapsed (003SGS306; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the third count switch 003SG024B is turned on (003SGS307). When the third count switch 003SG024B is not turned on (003SGS307; N), the small hit end processing is terminated, and when the third count switch 003SG024B is turned on (003SGS307; Y), the third count is already made. It is determined whether the switch 003SG024B has been turned on, that is, whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the third count switch 003SG024B is set (003SGS308). When the V winning flag is set (003SGS308; Y), the small winning end processing is terminated, and when the V winning flag is not set (003SGS308; N), the V winning flag is set (003SGS309).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (003SGS310), and ends the small winning ending process. Incidentally, the V winning notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control process (S17).

Also, when the small hit end display time has passed in 003SGS306 (003SGS306; Y), the CPI 103 determines whether or not the V prize flag is set (003SGS311). When the V winning flag is gusseted (003SGS311; Y), the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag and sets the big hit flag (003SGS312, 003SGS313). Then, the CPU 103 determines the big win type from "big win C" to "big win F" based on the small win type in which the V winning occurred (003SGS314). As for the jackpot type, as shown in FIG. 8(E), if the jackpot type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit A", the jackpot type is determined to be "jackpot C", and the V prize is determined. If the type of small hit that occurred is "small hit B", the type of big hit is determined to be "jack D", and if the type of small hit that generated the V prize is "small hit C", the type of big hit is determined to be "big win E", and when the minor win type in which the V winning is generated is "minor win D", the big win type is determined to be "big win F". Corresponding to the determined jackpot type, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value, which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 003SG155 (003SGS315), the determined jackpot type Store and go to 003SGS316.

After executing 003SGS315, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" (003SGS316), which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S114), and ends the small hit end processing.

In other words, in this characteristic portion 003SG, the game ball passes through the third count switch 003SG024B not only during the small winning game but also during the period until the small winning end display time after the small winning game ends. Therefore, even if the game ball enters the big winning hole just before the end of the small winning game, the game ball passes through the third count switch 003SG024B, so that the big winning game is executed after the end of the small winning end processing. It's like

In addition, when the V winning flag is not set in 003SGS311 (003SGS311; N), the CPU 103 clears the time saving flag (003SGS317) and clears the values of the total time saving counter and the second special figure time saving counter. (003 SGS318). That is, the game state is controlled from the time saving state to the normal state. Then, the transmission setting of the game state specifying command indicating the normal state is performed (003SGS319), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S110) (003SGS317), and the small End the winning end process.

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 13 as the jackpot ending process.

In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is in operation, that is, the timer is counting (003SGS321). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (003SGS321; N), a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (jackpot end display time) for performing the jackpot end display on the image display device 5 is set to the jackpot end display timer. set (003SGS322) and terminate the process.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is in operation (003SGS321; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (003SGS323). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big-hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big-hit end display time has elapsed (003SGS324). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (003SGS324; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stored jackpot type is jackpot A (003SGS325). When the jackpot type is jackpot A (003SGS325; Y), it is determined whether or not the game state in which the jackpot was won is normal (003SGS325a). When the gaming state in which the jackpot is won is the normal state (003SGS325a; Y), set "1" to the second special figure time saving counter and set "5" to the total time saving counter (003SGS326, 003SGS327). , 003SGS333. In addition, when the gaming state in which the jackpot is won is the time saving state (003SGS325a; N), the process proceeds to 003SGS331.

On the other hand, if the jackpot type is not jackpot A (003SGS325; N), it is determined whether the jackpot type is jackpot B, D, or F (003SGS328). If the jackpot type is one of the jackpots B, D, and F (003SGS328; Y), set "99" to the second special time saving number counter and set "103" to the total time saving number counter ( 003SGS329, 003SGS330), go to 003SGS339.

Furthermore, when the jackpot type is neither jackpot B, D, or F (003SGS328; N), the jackpot type is assumed to be jackpot C or jackpot E, and the process proceeds to 003SGS331. In 003SGS331, the CPU 103 sets "7" to the second special time saving number counter and sets "11" to the total time saving number counter (003SGS332, 003SGS333), and proceeds to 003SGS333.

In 003SGS333, the CPU 103 sets the transmission setting of the game state designation command according to the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game. In 003SGS333, the CPU 103 issues a second game state designation command if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot A, a third game state designation command if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot B, and a jackpot that has been executed. If the jackpot type of the game is jackpot C, the fourth game state designation command, if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot D, the fifth game state designation command, if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot E. If the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is the jackpot F, the sixth game state designation command 7 may be set to be transmitted. In addition, the game state designation command set for transmission in 003SGS333 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control processing shown in FIG.

After executing the processing of 003SGS333, the CPU 103 sets the time saving state variable display frequency counter to "0" and ends the jackpot end processing (003SGS334).

That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game of the jackpot A is, if the jackpot A is a jackpot won in the normal state, the variable display of the second special symbol once or The variable display of the first special design and the second special design is executed a total of 5 times (end condition 1), the variable display of the second special design is one time or the variable display of the first special design and the second special design is total. It is controlled to the big hit game state based on the variable display within 5 times (end condition 2), the variable display of the 2nd special design is 1 time or the variable display of the 1st special design and the 2nd special design is within 5 times in total. is controlled to a small winning game state based on the variable display of , and V winning does not occur during the small winning game state (end condition 3).

In addition, in the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game of the jackpot A, if the jackpot A is a jackpot won in the time-saving state, the second special pattern is variably displayed 7 times or the first special pattern and the second special pattern are variably displayed. is executed a total of 11 times (end condition 1), the big hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol within 7 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol within a total of 11 times be controlled to the state (end condition 2), a small hit game state based on the variable display of the second special symbol within 7 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol within a total of 11 times , and fulfilling any of the end conditions (end condition 3) that V winning does not occur during the small winning game state.

In addition, in the time saving state after any one of the big wins B, D, and F, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 99 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed a total of 103 times. (end condition 1), to be controlled to a big hit game state based on the variable display of the second special symbol within 99 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol within a total of 103 times. (end condition 2), controlled to a small winning game state based on the variable display of the second special symbol within 99 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol within a total of 103 times, and Satisfying one of the end conditions of not generating a V prize (end condition 3) during the small winning game state is terminated.

In addition, the time saving state after any one of the jackpot B, jackpot D, and jackpot F in this embodiment is the total of the variable display of the second special symbol 99 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Although the form of ending on the condition that it is executed 103 times has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and after any one of the jackpot games of the jackpot B, jackpot D, and jackpot F of the present embodiment, the time is reduced. Since the number of times of variable display controlled by the state is large, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed to some extent, it is not so disadvantageous to the player. The time saving state after the game may end on condition that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed a total of 99 times regardless of the number of variable display times of the second special symbol. By doing so, the termination conditions for the time-saving state after any one of the jackpot B, jackpot D, and jackpot F games can be simplified. The amount of data to be processed can be reduced.

In the time-saving state after either the jackpot C or the jackpot E, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 7 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed a total of 11 times ( End condition 1), it is controlled to a big hit game state based on the variable display of the second special symbol within 7 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol within a total of 11 times (end condition 2), controlled to a small winning game state based on the variable display of the second special symbol within 7 times or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol within a total of 11 times, and the small winning game Satisfying one of the end conditions (end condition 3) that no V winning occurs during the state ends.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, when the small winning game state is controlled in the time saving state after the big winning game of each big winning game, the game ball moves to the second count switch during the small winning game state. 24 (if V winning does not occur), the time-saving state is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. As for the time-saving states of the big wins A, big wins C, and big wins E in which the number of times of variable display is small and controlled to the time-saving state after the end of the big win game, the game ball did not pass the second count switch 24 during the small win game state. In this case, the control may be continued to the time saving state. By doing so, in the time-saving state after the big win B, big win D, and big win F, the chance up coin is not awarded during the variable display as will be described later, and the result of the variable display is a small win. In this case, it is possible to fraudulently avoid being controlled to a game state of a big win (for example, a big win with the number of rounds of 4 lands) disadvantageous to the player due to the player not intentionally generating a V prize. Furthermore, in a time-saving state after a big win A, a big win C, or a big win E, a V prize can be generated during a small win game due to a game machine trouble such as a game ball not being fired or a ball running out. Even if there is not, the possibility of being controlled to the small winning game state again by the variable display in the remaining time saving state can be left, so that the possibility that the player will be disadvantaged can be reduced and the game interest can be reduced. can suppress the decrease in

In addition, as shown in FIG. 24(A), in the first round of the jackpot game based on the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state, the opening waiting period of length S1 (for example, 5 seconds) from the jackpot game start timing. After passing through, the large winning opening is controlled from the closed state to the open state. The big winning hole controlled to the open state is controlled to the closed state again after 29 seconds or when 10 game balls enter the big winning hole. The first round ends by being controlled from the open state to the closed state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24(B), the first round of the big hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol in the time saving state and the big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the normal state or the time saving state In the first round of the game, after an opening waiting period of length S2 (for example, 20 seconds) which is longer than S1 from the start timing of the big win game, the big winning port is controlled from the closed state to the open state. It's becoming The big winning hole controlled to the open state is controlled to the closed state again after 29 seconds or when 10 game balls enter the big winning hole. The first round ends by being controlled from the open state to the closed state.

In particular, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the variable display of the first special symbol in the time saving state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed after the jackpot game ends in the opening waiting period of the length S2. In the big win game based on the variable display of the second special pattern, a continuous mode entry performance is executed to notify that the variable display result is controlled to a time-saving state in which the result of the variable display is more likely to result in a small win or a big win than in the normal state. In the opening waiting period of the length S2, the number of rounds of the big win game, the number of times of time saving given after the end of the big win game, and the second special figure holding memory have a holding memory in which the variable display result is a small win or a big win. It is possible to execute a reward acquisition effect that informs etc.

(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. 26 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. 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 initial 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, a 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 order (DI order). 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 receiving 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, 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.

(Production control process processing)
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 26 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pending display update process (step S161). In the pending display update process, for example, according to the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number stored in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A, the first special figure pending storage display area 5D, the second A process for displaying a pending display in the special figure pending storage display area 5U is executed.

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

The process of waiting for the start of variable display 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 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. Thereafter, 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 according to the 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 processing 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 per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command specifying the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated. It should be noted that the special figure hit waiting process in this embodiment is also a process of executing a level notification effect during the symbol fixing period when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the variable display of the second special figure.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 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. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit. In addition, the effect process during the big hit of the present embodiment is also a process of executing a continuous villa mode entry effect and a reward acquisition effect during the period from the start of the first round until the big winning opening is opened.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, 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. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Variable display start setting process)
Next, operation|movement of CPU120 for production|presentation control is demonstrated. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27. FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the first variable display start command is received (003SGS431). . When the first variable display start command reception flag is set (003SGS431; Y), the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A Various command data stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (003SGS432). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

When the first variable display start command reception flag is not set (003SGS431; N), it is determined whether the second variable display start command reception flag is set, that is, whether the second variable display start command is received. (003SGS433). If the second variable display start command reception flag is set (003SGS433; Y), the buffer number "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (003SGS434). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

If the second variable display start command reception flag is not set (003SGS433; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated.

After executing 003SGS432 or 003SGS434, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (003SGS435), and the stop design of the decorative design according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area. is determined (003SGS436).

Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε (003SGS437). If it is a variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε (003SGS437; Y), chance-up effect determination processing is executed to determine the effect pattern of each chance-up effect to be executed during variable display (003SGS438), 003SGS439. proceed to If the variation pattern is a variation pattern other than the super reach δ and the super reach ε, the process proceeds to 003SGS439.

In 003SGS439, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to each variation pattern. Then, the process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (003SGS440).

Each process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and data for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (numbers 1 to N). ing.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (003SGS441). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (003SGS442). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (003SGS443). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (003SGS444).

(Chance up production decision processing)
29 and 30 are flowcharts showing an example of the chance-up effect determination process shown in FIG. In the chance-up effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result from the variation pattern designation command read in the process of 003SGS435 (003SGS451), and determines whether the specified variable display result is a big win or a small win. (003SGS452). When the specified variable display result is a big win or a small win (003SGS452; Y), the number of rounds of the big win game to be executed after the end of the variable display is specified (003SGS453), and the number of times of time saving after the big win game is specified. (003 SGS454). In addition, the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the number of times of time reduction after the jackpot game are specified from the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number "2-0" of the start winning command buffer 003SG194A shown in FIG. 10(B), for example. do it.

Furthermore, the production control CPU 120 specifies the number of holding storages that will be a big hit or a small hit from the second special figure holding storage in the start winning time reception command buffer 003SG194A shown in FIG. determines the level to be notified in (003SGS456).

For example, as shown in FIG. 31, the number of rounds of the big-hit game executed after the variable display is four rounds, or the number of rounds of the small-hit game executed after the variable display (number of openings of the big-win opening in the small-hit game). ) and the total number of rounds of the big win game to be executed when the V winning occurs in the small win game is 4 rounds, and when the number of times of time saving after the big win game is 7 times, it is notified in the level notification performance. 80% of the level is determined in the 1 to 9 level band, and 20% in the 10 to 49 level band.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big winning game executed after the variable display is 10 rounds, or the round of the small winning game executed after the variable display (number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game) and the small winning game When the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the V prize is generated is 10 rounds and the number of times of time reduction after the jackpot game is 7 times, the level to be notified in the level notification performance is set at a rate of 10%. 1 to 9 level band, 30% to 10 to 49 level band, 30% to 50 to 89, 30% to 90 to 99 Decide on a level.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big winning game executed after the variable display is 4 rounds, or the round of the small winning game executed after the variable display (the number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game) and the small winning game When the total number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed when the V prize is generated is 4 rounds and the number of times of time reduction after the jackpot game is 99 times, the level range is 100% from 50 to 89. decide.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big winning game executed after the variable display is 4 rounds, or the round of the small winning game executed after the variable display (the number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game) and the small winning game The total number of rounds of the big win game to be executed when the V prize is generated is 4 rounds, the number of times of time reduction after the big win game is 7 times, and the big win or small win is stored in the second special figure reservation memory. If there is one or more reserved memory numbers that are different from each other, the level band of 50 to 89 is determined at a rate of 100%.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big winning game executed after the variable display is 10 rounds, or the round of the small winning game executed after the variable display (number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game) and the small winning game When the total number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed when the V prize is generated is 10 rounds and the number of times of time reduction after the jackpot game is 99, the level notified in the level notification performance is set at 50%. to determine the level range from 50 to 89, and determine the level range from 90 to 99 at a rate of 50%.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big winning game executed after the variable display is 10 rounds, or the round of the small winning game executed after the variable display (number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game) and the small winning game The total number of rounds of the big win game to be executed when the V prize is generated is 10 rounds, the number of times of time reduction after the big win game is 7 times, and the big win or small win is stored in the second special figure reservation memory. If there are one or more pending memories, the level to be notified in the level notification effect is determined at a rate of 50% to the level range of 50 to 89, and determined at a rate of 50% to the level range of 90 to 99. .

In the processing of 003SGS456, after the level band is determined, the level to be notified in the level notification effect is randomly determined from within the determined level band 10 to 49).

Also, in this embodiment, as described above, the level to be notified in the level notification effect is exemplified as being determined randomly from within the determined level band, but the present invention is not limited to this. , After determining the level band, the level to be notified in the level notification effect may be determined at a ratio according to the number of reserved memories that become a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure reserved memory within the level band. good. For example, if the number of pending memories that will be a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure pending memory is 2 or more, the number of pending memories that will be a big hit or small win in the second special figure pending memory is 1 or less. Higher levels within the determined level band may be set to be determined at a higher rate than in some cases. By doing so, when the player recognizes the level determination rule, even if a low level is notified in the level notification effect, the notified level will be higher than the specific level zone. If the player can determine that the level belongs to the player, the player can have a sense of expectation for the presence of a plurality of holding memories that become a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure holding memory, so that the game interest can be enhanced. can be improved.

Then, the number of rounds of the big winning game executed after the variable display is 10 rounds, or the round of the small winning game executed after the variable display (the number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game) and the small winning game When the total number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed when the V prize is generated is 10 rounds, and the number of reserved memories that become a big win or a small win exists in the second special figure reserved memory, The level to be notified in the level notification effect is determined to be 100 at a rate of 100%.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the level to be notified in the level notification effect is exemplified by determining the level with reference to the second special figure reservation storage, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the level to be notified in the level notification effect may be determined by referring to both the second special figure reservation storage and the first special figure reservation storage.

Also, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the button vibration effect according to the level determined in 003SGS456 (the level notified in the level notification effect) (003SGS457). As shown in FIG. 32, the button vibration effect in this embodiment is included in the chance-up effect. This is an effect in which the button lamp 9e) emits light in any one of white, blue, red, and rainbow colors.

As shown in FIG. 35(A), in step 003SGS457, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 1 to 9, the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white at a rate of 70%. , determines blue 7% of the time and red 23% of the time. Further, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 10 to 49, the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white at a rate of 65%, blue at a rate of 7%, and blue at a rate of 23%. A percentage determines red and a 5% percentage determines rainbow. Further, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white at a rate of 60%, blue at a rate of 7%, and blue at a rate of 23%. 10% of the time it decides on the rainbow. Further, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 90 to 99, the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white at a rate of 55%, blue at a rate of 7%, and blue at a rate of 23%. A percentage determines red and a 15% percentage determines rainbow. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white at a rate of 50%, blue at a rate of 7%, and red at a rate of 23%. , and is determined to be a rainbow at a rate of 20%. In the level notification effect of this embodiment, the pattern in which the button lamp 9e emits white light does not drive the button vibration motor 33, that is, the non-execution pattern in which the push button 31B does not vibrate and only emits light. is.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the emission color of the button lamp 9e has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS457 (003SGS458). If the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white in step 003SGS457 (003SGS458; N), proceed to 003SGS460. The type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be acquired after execution of the button vibration effect is determined according to the level to be notified (003SGS459), and the process proceeds to 003SGS460.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 1 to 9, the type (display color) of the chance up coin to be obtained after executing the button vibration effect is set to 85%. white, 13% red, and 2% gold. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the button vibration effect is white at a rate of 70%, and at a rate of 25%. Determine red, 4% gold, and 1% rainbow. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the button vibration effect is white at a rate of 50%, and at a rate of 15%. Determine red, 30% gold, and 5% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the button vibration effect is white at a rate of 25%, and at a rate of 10%. Red, gold 25%, and rainbow 40%. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the button vibration effect is red at a rate of 5%, gold at a rate of 15%, and gold at a rate of 80%. Determine each to the rainbow in proportion. The chance-up coin in this embodiment is an image showing that the chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern, and also indicates the degree of expectation of the level notified in the level notification effect (expected level increase value). It is also an image to

Next, at 003SGS460, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the voice output effect at the time of reach and the effect according to the level determined at 003SGS456 (the level notified in the level notification effect) (003SGS460). As shown in FIG. 32, the ready-to-win voice output effects and effects in the present embodiment are effects included in the chance-up effect, and "reach!" and "chance!" , ``Extremely hot!'' and voice output.

As shown in FIG. 35(B), in step 003SGS460, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 1 to 9, display and voice output of "Reach!" is determined at a rate of 65%. The display and voice output of "Chance!" are determined at a rate of 12%, and the display and voice output of "Gekiatsu!" are determined at a rate of 23%. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the display and voice output of "Reach!" The audio output is determined, and the display and audio output of "Gekiatsu!" are determined at a rate of 27%. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the display and voice output of "Reach!" The audio output is determined, and the display and audio output of "Gekiatsu!" are determined at a rate of 31%. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the display and voice output of "Reach!" The audio output is determined, and the display and audio output of "Gekiatsu!" are determined at a rate of 39%. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the display and voice output of "Reach!" is determined at a rate of 45%, and the display and voice output of "Chance!" , determines the display and voice output of “Gekiatsu!” at a rate of 39%.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a voice output other than "Reach!" has been determined in step 003SGS460 (003SGS461). If the voice output of "reach!" is determined in step 003SGS460 (003SGS461; N), proceed to 003SGS463, and if voice output other than "reach!" The type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after executing the reach-time voice output effect is determined according to the level (003SGS462), and the process proceeds to 003SGS463.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(B), if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 1 to 9, the type (display color) of the chance up coin to be obtained after executing the voice output effect at reach 98% determines white and 2% red. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the voice output effect at reach time is white at a rate of 79% and 20%. Decide on red by percentage and gold by percentage of 1%. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the voice output effect at reach time is white at a rate of 69% and 10%. Red by percentage, gold by 20%, and rainbow by 1%. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the voice output effect at reach time is white at a rate of 60% and 5%. Red by percentage, gold by 15%, and rainbow by 20%. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the reach-time voice output effect is white at a rate of 30%, red at a rate of 2%, and 8. % and 60% to gold and 60% to rainbow, respectively.

Next, at 003SGS463, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the character display effect according to the level determined at 003SGS456 (the level notified in the level notification effect) (003SGS463). Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 32, the character display effect in this embodiment is a effect included in the chance-up effect. This is an effect that displays one of C.

In addition, the introduction part of each reach effect of super reach δ and ε is the same as the display mode of the image displayed by the image display device 5, the light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9, and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Part. On the other hand, the development part (details will be described later), which is the second half of the super reach δ and ε each reach effect, includes the display mode of the image displayed on the image display device 5, the light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L, 8R. The sounds output from are different parts.

As shown in FIG. 35(C), in step 003SGS463, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 1 to 9, display of character A is determined at a rate of 60%, and display of character A is determined at a rate of 10%. The display of character B is determined by the percentage, and the display of character C is determined by the percentage of 30%. Also, if the level notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the display of character A is determined at a rate of 55%, the display of character B is determined at a rate of 11%, and the rate of 34%. to determine the display of character C. Also, if the level notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the display of character A is determined at a rate of 50%, the display of character B is determined at a rate of 12%, and the rate of 38%. to determine the display of character C. Also, if the level notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the display of character A is determined at a rate of 45%, the display of character B is determined at a rate of 13%, and the rate of 42%. to determine the display of character C. If the level notified in the level notification effect is 100, the display of character A is determined at a rate of 40%, the display of character B is determined at a rate of 14%, and the display of character C is determined at a rate of 46%. to decide.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display of a character other than the character A has been decided in step 003SGS463 (003SGS464). If the display of character A is determined in step 003SGS463 (003SGS464; N), the process proceeds to 003SGS466, and if the display of characters other than character A is determined in step 003SGS463 (003SGS464; Y), depending on the notification level The type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be acquired after execution of the character display effect is determined (003SGS465), and the process proceeds to 003SGS466.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(B), if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 1 to 9, the type (display color) of the chance up coin to be obtained after executing the character display effect is 98%. and 2% to red. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the character display effect is white at a rate of 79%, and at a rate of 20%. red and gold at a rate of 1% respectively. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the character display effect is white at a rate of 69%, and at a rate of 10%. Determine red, 20% gold, and 1% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the character display effect is white at a rate of 60%, and at a rate of 5%. Determine red, 15% gold, and 20% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after executing the character display effect is white at a rate of 30%, red at a rate of 2%, and red at 8%. Gold in percentage and rainbow in percentage of 60% respectively.

Next, at 003SGS466, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the title effect according to the level determined at 003SGS456 (the level notified in the level notification effect) (003SGS466). As shown in FIG. 32, the title effect in this embodiment is included in the chance-up effect, and is displayed at the beginning of the development part, which is the latter half of each reach effect of super reach δ and ε. It is a production that displays the reach title in white, red, or gold.

As shown in FIG. 36A, in step 003SGS466, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 1 to 9, the title display color is determined to be white at a rate of 55%, and 40%. 5% decides on red and 5% decides on gold. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the title display color is determined to be white at a rate of 50%, red at a rate of 44%, and red at a rate of 6%. decide on money. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the title display color is determined to be white at a rate of 45%, red at a rate of 48%, and red at a rate of 7%. decide on money. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the title display color is determined to be white at a rate of 40%, red at a rate of 52%, and red at a rate of 8%. decide on money. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the display color of the title is determined to be white at a rate of 35%, red at a rate of 56%, and gold at a rate of 9%.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the title display color has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS466 (003SGS467). If the title display color is determined to be white in step 003SGS466 (003SGS467; N), proceed to 003SGS469. Accordingly, the type (display color) of chance-up coins to be obtained after the execution of the title display effect is determined (003SGS468), and the process proceeds to 003SGS469.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 1 to 9, the type (display color) of the chance up coin to be obtained after the title effect is executed is set to 85%. Decide on white by percentage, red by 13% and gold by 2%. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after the title effect is executed is white at a rate of 70% and red at a rate of 25%. , gold at a rate of 4%, and rainbow at a rate of 1%. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after the title effect is executed is white at a rate of 50% and red at a rate of 15%. , 30% gold, and 5% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after the execution of the title effect will be white at a rate of 25% and red at a rate of 10%. , 25% gold, and 40% rainbow. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the title effect is red at a rate of 5%, gold at a rate of 15%, and gold at a rate of 80%. to determine each rainbow.

Then, in 003SGS469, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command read in 003SGS435, and determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of the super reach ε ( 003 SGS469). When the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach δ (003SGS469; N), proceed to 003SGS476, and when the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach ε (003SGS469; Y), 003SGS456 (003SGS470). Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 32, the subtitle telop effect in this embodiment is a effect included in the chance-up effect, and is displayed during the execution of the development part, which is the latter half of each reach effect of super reach δ and ε. It is an effect that displays the subtitles that are displayed in either white, red, or gold.

As shown in FIG. 36(B), in step 003SGS470, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 1 to 9, the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white at a rate of 50%, Red is determined 44% of the time and Gold is determined 6% of the time. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white at a rate of 45%, red at a rate of 48%, and red at a rate of 7%. to decide on gold. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the display color of the caption telop is determined to be white at a rate of 40%, red at a rate of 52%, and red at a rate of 8%. to decide on gold. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white at a rate of 35%, red at a rate of 56%, and red at a rate of 9%. to decide on gold. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white at a rate of 30%, red at a rate of 60%, and gold at a rate of 10%. .

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display color of the subtitle telop has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS470 (003SGS471). If the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white in step 003SGS470 (003SGS471; N), proceed to 003SGS473, and if the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be other than white in step 003SGS470 (003SGS471; Y), notify The type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after execution of subtitle telop effect is determined according to the level (003SGS472), and the process proceeds to 003SGS473.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 1 to 9, the type (display color) of the chance up coin to be obtained after executing the subtitle telop effect is set to 85%. white, 13% red, and 2% gold. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the subtitle telop effect is white at a rate of 70% and white at a rate of 25%. Red, 4% gold, and 1% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the subtitle telop effect is white at a rate of 50%, and at a rate of 15%. Determine red, 30% gold, and 5% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the subtitle telop effect is white at a rate of 25%, and at a rate of 10%. Red, gold 25%, and rainbow 40%. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the type (display color) of the chance up coin to be acquired after executing the subtitle telop effect is red at a rate of 5%, gold at a rate of 15%, and gold at a rate of 80%. Determine each to the rainbow in proportion.

At 003SGS473, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the cut-in effect according to the level determined at 003SGS456 (the level notified in the level notification effect) (003SGS473). As shown in FIG. 32, the cut-in effect in this embodiment is a effect included in the chance-up effect, and is displayed at the end of the development part, which is the latter half of each reach effect of super reach δ and ε. It is an effect that displays the cut-in image in white, red, or gold.

As shown in FIG. 36(C), in step 003SGS473, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any one of 1 to 9, the display color of the cut-in image is determined to be white at a rate of 45%. , determines blue 7% of the time and red 48% of the time. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the display color of the cut-in image is determined to be white at a rate of 40%, blue at a rate of 8%, and blue at a rate of 52%. Decide on red by percentage. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the display color of the cut-in image is determined to be white at a rate of 35%, blue at a rate of 9%, and blue at a rate of 56%. Decide on red by percentage. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white at a rate of 30%, blue at a rate of 10%, and blue at a rate of 60%. to select red. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white at a rate of 25%, blue at a rate of 11%, and red at a rate of 64%. .

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display color of the cut-in image has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS473 (003SGS474). If the display color of the cut-in image is determined to be white in step 003SGS473 (003SGS474; N), proceed to 003SGS476. The type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be acquired after execution of the cut-in effect is determined according to the notified level (003SGS475), and the process proceeds to 003SGS476.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 1 to 9, the type (display color) of the chance up coin to be obtained after executing the cut-in effect is set to 85%. white, 13% red, and 2% gold. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after the execution of the cut-in effect is white at a rate of 70%, and at a rate of 25%. Red, 4% gold, and 1% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 50 to 89, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after the execution of the cut-in effect is white at a rate of 50%, and at a rate of 15%. Determine red, 30% gold, and 5% rainbow. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 90 to 99, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the cut-in effect is white at a rate of 25%, and at a rate of 10%. Red, gold 25%, and rainbow 40%. Also, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 100, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the cut-in effect is red at a rate of 5%, gold at a rate of 15%, and gold at a rate of 80%. Determine each to the rainbow in proportion.

Then, in step 003SGS4766, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of each determined effect chance-up effect. In addition, the execution setting (003SGS477) of the level notification effect according to the level determined in 003SGS456 (the level to be notified in the level notification effect), the level to be notified, the time saving state after the jackpot game, the jackpot in the second special figure reservation memory or Execution setting of the reward acquisition effect (003SGS478) is performed according to the number of reserved memories that become a small hit, etc., and the chance-up effect determination processing is ended.

In addition, when the variable display result is a loss in 003SGS452 (003SGS452; N), the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the button vibration effect (light emitting color of the button lamp 9e) in accordance with the variable display result being a loss. Determine (003SGS481). As shown in FIG. 35A, in step 003SGS481, the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white at a rate of 90%, blue at a rate of 9%, and red at a rate of 1%. decide.

In other words, in the button vibration production of the present embodiment, the push button 31B emits white light (the push button 31B does not vibrate), suggesting that the variable display result will be a big win or a small win at a low rate. When the button 31B emits blue light, it suggests that the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit at a higher rate than when the push button 31B emits white light, and when the push button 31B emits red light, the push button 31B emits blue light. The variable display result suggests a big win or a small win at a higher rate than when the push button 31B emits light, and the push button 31B emits rainbow color light to make the variable display result a big win or a smaller win than when the push button 31B emits red light. A high percentage of hits are suggested (expectations of hits based on luminescent colors in button vibration effects: rainbow > red > blue > white).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the emission color of the button lamp 9e has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS481 (003SGS458). If the emission color of the button lamp 9e is determined to be white in step 003SGS481 (003SGS458; N), proceed to 003SGS460. The type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be acquired after the execution of the button vibration effect is determined according to the result of the variable display being a loss, and the process proceeds to 003SGS484.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), if the variable display result is a failure, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the button vibration effect is white at a rate of 34% and white at a rate of 33%. Decide on red by percentage and gold by percentage of 33%.

Next, at 003SGS484, the effect control CPU 120 determines the voice output effect at the time of reach and the effect pattern of the effect according to the result of the variable display being a loss (003SGS484).

As shown in FIG. 35(B), in the step 003SGS484, the display and voice output of "Reach!" determines the display and voice output of "Chance!", and determines the display and voice output of "Gekiatsu!" at a rate of 1%.

In other words, the reach-time voice output effect and effect in the present embodiment suggests that the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit at a low rate when the voice output and display of "reach!" Suggests that the most variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit by the voice output and display of "!" >Voice Output and Display of "Chance!" >Voice Output and Display of "Reach!").

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a voice output other than "reach!" has been determined in step 003SGS484 (003SGS485). If the voice output of "reach!" is determined in step 003SGS484 (003SGS485; N), proceed to 003SGS487, and if voice output other than "reach!" If the result is a loser, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after execution of the voice output effect at reach time is determined (003SGS486), and the process proceeds to 003SGS487.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(B), the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after executing the reach-time voice output effect is changed to white at a rate of 34% according to the result of the variable display being lost. , 33% red and 33% gold. In addition, if the level to be notified in the level notification effect is any of 10 to 49, the type (display color) of the chance up coin acquired after executing the voice output effect at reach time is white at a rate of 79% and 20%. Decide on red by percentage and gold by percentage of 1%.

Next, at 003SGS487, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the character display effect in response to the result of the variable display being lost (003SGS487).

As shown in FIG. 35(C), in step 003SGS487, character A is displayed at a rate of 90% and character B is displayed at a rate of 9%, depending on the result of the variable display being a failure. is determined, and the display of character C is determined at a rate of 1%.

In other words, the character display effects of this embodiment suggest that the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit by displaying the character A in the background at the lowest rate, and the character C is displayed in the background. The variable display results suggest that the result will be a big win or a small win at the highest rate (hit expectation for each character displayed in the character display effect: character C display>character B display>character A display).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display of a character other than the character A has been decided in step 003SGS487 (003SGS488). If it is determined to display character A in step 003SGS487 (003SGS488; N), the process proceeds to 003SGS490, and if it is determined to display a character other than character A in step 003SGS487 (003SGS488; Y), the variable display result is incorrect. Depending on the event, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be acquired after the execution of the character display effect is determined (003SGS489), and the process proceeds to 003SGS490.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(B), the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the character display effect is changed to white at a rate of 34%, 33 % to red and 33% to gold.

Next, at 003SGS490, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the title effect according to the expected variable display result (003SGS490).

As shown in FIG. 36A, in step 003SGS490, the display color of the title is determined to be white at a rate of 90% and red at a rate of 9% according to the expected variable display result. Decide and decide to gold at a rate of 1%.

In other words, the title display effect of the present embodiment suggests that the title is displayed in white to indicate that the variable display result will be a big hit or a small win at the lowest rate, and the title is displayed in gold to suggest that the variable display result will be a big win or a small win. It suggests that the result will be a big win or a small win at the highest rate (expectation of winning for each display color of title in title presentation: gold>red>white).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display color of the title has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS490 (003SGS491). If the title display color is determined to be white in step 003SGS490 (003SGS491; N), the process proceeds to 003SGS493, and if the title display color is determined to be something other than white in step 003SGS490 (003SGS491; According to the fact that it should be, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the title display effect is determined (003SGS492), and the process proceeds to 003SGS493.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), according to the expected variable display result, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the title effect is changed to white at a rate of 34% and white at a rate of 33%. red and 33% gold, respectively.

Then, in 003SGS493, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command read in 003SGS435, and determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of the super reach ε ( 003 SGS493). If the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach δ (003SGS493; N), proceed to 003SGS476, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach ε (003SGS493; Y), variable Depending on whether the display result is a failure, the subtitle telop effect effect pattern is determined (003SGS494).

As shown in FIG. 36B, in step 003SGS494, the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white at a rate of 90% and red to gold at a rate of 1%.

In other words, the subtitle telop display effect of the present embodiment suggests that the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit at the lowest rate by displaying the telop in white, and the telop is displayed in gold It suggests that the display result will be a big win or a small win at the highest rate (expectation of winning for each display color of telop in subtitle telop presentation: gold>red>white).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display color of the caption telop has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS494 (003SGS495). If the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be white in step 003SGS494 (003SGS495; N), proceed to 003SGS497, and if the display color of the subtitle telop is determined to be other than white in step 003SGS494 (003SGS495; Y), variable display. If the result is a loss, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after execution of the subtitle telop effect is determined (003SGS476), and the process proceeds to 003SGS497.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), according to the result of the variable display being a failure, the type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after execution of the subtitle telop effect is changed to white at a rate of 34%, and 33%. % to red and 33% to gold.

At 003SGS497, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the cut-in effect according to the result of the variable display being a loss (003SGS497).

As shown in FIG. 36(C), in step 003SGS497, in response to the variable display result being a failure, the display color of the cut-in image is determined to be white at a rate of 90% and white at a rate of 9%. It decides on blue and decides on red at a rate of 1%.

In other words, the cut-in display effect of the present embodiment suggests that the cut-in image is displayed in white and that the variable display result will be a big win or a small win at the lowest rate, and the title is displayed in red. indicates that the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit at the highest rate (expectation of hit for each display color of title in title presentation: red>blue>white).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display color of the cut-in image has been determined to be other than white in step 003SGS497 (003SGS498). If the display color of the cut-in image is determined to be white in step 003SGS497 (003SGS498; N), proceed to 003SGS476. The type (display color) of the chance-up coin to be obtained after the execution of the cut-in effect is determined according to the variable display result being a loss (003SGS499), and the process proceeds to 003SGS476.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), according to the result of the variable display being a loss, the types (display colors) of the chance-up coins to be obtained after the execution of the cut-in effect are changed to white at a rate of 34%, 33 % to red and 33% to gold. After that, the steps 003SGS476 to 003SGS478 are executed as described above, and the chance-up effect determination processing ends.

As described above, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach δ of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Reach voice output effect, effect, character display effect during the execution of the introductory part that is the first half of the reach effect, and title effect at the beginning of the development part (development part A) that is the latter half of the reach effect respectively. It's becoming Further, when the variable display result is a big win or a small win, after the big win is reported as a ready-to-win effect, the blessing effect is executed until the variable display stop timing, and the patterns from the variable display stop timing to the start timing of the big win game. A level notification effect is executed during the fixed period.

Also, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach ε of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. During the execution of the introductory part, which is the first half of the output effect, effect, and reach effect, the character display effect is performed, and the title effect is performed at the beginning of the development part (development part B), which is the latter half of the reach effect, and the development is the latter half of the reach effect. During execution of the part (advancement part B), a subtitle telop effect is performed, and at the end of the development part (advancement part B), which is the latter half of the ready-to-win effect, a cut-in effect is performed. Further, when the variable display result is a big win or a small win, after the big win is announced as a ready-to-win performance, the blessing effect is executed until the variable display stop timing, and the symbols from the variable display stop timing to the big win game start timing. A level notification effect is executed during the fixed period.

As shown in FIG. 33(C), among these chance-up effects, the execution period of the button vibration effect, the voice output effect at reach time, and the effect is L1, and the character display effect and the title effect are longer than L1. The cut-in effect is set to L3 whose execution period is longer than L2, and the subtitle telop effect is set to L4 whose execution period is longer than L3.

In addition, these button vibration effects, voice output effects during reach, effects, character display effects, title display effects, subtitle telop effects, and cut-in effects can also be effects that output sound effects corresponding to each effect from the start timing of each effect. be. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 34(A) to 33(DE), a button effect and a voice output effect at the time of reach are performed, and the effect is performed over a period T1 from the start timing of each effect. , and for the character display effect and the title effect, the effect sound corresponding to each effect is output over a period T2 shorter than T1 from the start timing of each effect. Furthermore, in the cut-in performance, a performance sound corresponding to the cut-in performance is output over a period T3 shorter than T2 from the performance start timing, and in the caption telop performance, a period T4 shorter than T3 from the performance start timing. A sound effect corresponding to the subtitle telop effect is output over the entire period. That is, in the chance-up effect in the present embodiment, the longer the execution period of the effect, the shorter the output period of the effect sound corresponding to each effect is set.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 35 to 37, when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, the levels notified in the level notification effect are in the same range (for example, 1 to 9, 10 to 49, 50). ~ 89, 90 to 99, 100), the chance-up effect with a shorter effect execution period is the normal pattern (in the case of button vibration effect, white light emission (vibration of push button 31B is not executed), reach voice If it is an output production, production, the voice output and display of "reach!", If it is a character display production, the character A is displayed. If the cut-in effect is displayed, the cut-in image is displayed in white), and conversely, the chance-up pattern (button start Illumination in blue, red, and rainbow colors for production, voice output production during reach, voice output and display of "chance!" C display, the title is displayed in red or gold for title effects, the telop is displayed in red or gold for subtitle telop effects, and the cut-in image is displayed in blue or red for cut-in effects) The ratio of execution in is set high.

This is set so that the longer the output period of the effect sound that is output at the start of each chance-up effect, the higher the chance-up effect that the chance-up effect is executed in the normal pattern. Also, the shorter the output period of the effect sound that is output at the time, the higher the chance-up pattern execution ratio of the chance-up effect is set.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C, when the variable display result is a big win or a small win, the types (display colors) of chance-up coins that can be obtained after execution of each chance-up effect are as follows. The higher the level to be notified in the level notification effect, the higher the percentage of red, gold, or rainbow color determined. That is, when the chance-up coins are displayed in red, gold, and rainbow colors, it is suggested that the level notified in the level notification effect is higher than when the chance-up coins are displayed in white. In particular, when the chance-up coin is displayed in gold, it suggests that the level notified in the level notification effect is high at a higher rate than when the chance-up coin is displayed in red, and the chance-up coin is displayed in red. When displayed in rainbow color, it is suggested that the level notified in the level notification effect is higher at a higher rate than when the chance up coin is displayed in gold (the chance up coin Expectation of high-level notification by display color: rainbow > gold > red > white).

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 38(A) to 38(C), the chance-up effects of this embodiment include button vibration effects, title effects, subtitles, etc. that indicate the degree of expectation of winning by color (display color or light emission color). It is divided into telop production, cut-in production, and reach-time voice output production, production, and character display production that suggests the degree of expectation for hitting by other than color (displayed image, output voice). Of these, the type of chance-up coin when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in button vibration effects, title effects, subtitle telop effects, and cut-in effects that indicate the degree of expectation of winning by color (display color or luminous color). When the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the reach-time voice output effect, effect, and character display effect that suggests the degree of hit expectation by the determination ratio of (display color) and other than color (display image, output voice) When comparing the decision ratio of the type (display color) of the chance up coin, the button vibration effect, title effect, subtitle telop effect, and cut-in effect are higher than the reach voice output effect, effect, and character display effect. It is possible to decide the type (display color) of the chance up coin by the ratio other than white. Furthermore, when the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 10 or higher, button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect, and cut-in effect are more chances than reach-time voice output effect, effect, and character display effect. A high percentage of coin types (display colors) can be set to rainbow colors.

In other words, in this embodiment, when executing button vibration effects, title effects, caption telop effects, and cut-in effects that suggest the degree of expectation of winning by colors (display colors and luminous colors), other than colors (images to be displayed, output Voice output that suggests the degree of expectation of winning by the voice output) Chance up coins other than white are displayed at a higher rate than when executing production, production, character display production, that is, the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit In this case, the rate at which a higher level is notified in the level notification effect is set high.

As described above, in this embodiment, the chance-up effect determination process is executed within the variable display start setting process. That is, at the start of the variable display, the presence or absence of the chance-up effect execution, the effect pattern, and the level notification effect are notified. By determining the level, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the chance-up effect, the effect pattern, and the level to be notified in the level notification effect at an appropriate ratio according to the start of the variable display, thereby reducing the processing load of the CPU 103. In addition, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects due to the complication of processing.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, by executing the chance-up effect determination process in the variable display start setting process, whether or not to execute the chance-up effect and the effect pattern are determined at the start of the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance-up effect determination process is executed in the variable-display effect process (see FIG. 27). Presence or absence and production patterns may be determined. For example, by executing the chance-up effect determination process when, for example, 10 seconds have passed since the start of the variable display, even if the variable display is the first variable display in the time saving state, it is within 10 seconds. With reference to the pending memory generated in the above, whether or not each chance-up effect is executed, the effect pattern, the level to be notified in the level notification effect (in particular, there is a pending memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the pending memory. Since it is possible to determine the level 100) indicating that, it is possible to suitably execute each chance-up effect and level notification effect.

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39 to 55, description will be given of effects in the variable display of super reach δ and super reach ε in this embodiment. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 59, in the time saving state, the small winning game state, and the big winning game state, the game ball is always directed toward the right game area 2R for the player in the lower right part of the image display device 5. A right hitting promotion image is displayed to prompt the player to hit the ball. The right-handed promotion image is an image that is hidden when the game state is controlled to the normal state.

First, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, variable display is started in the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε. At this time, when the push button 31B emits white light and the push button 31B does not vibrate, the button vibrates as shown in FIGS. The chance up coin is never displayed after the performance is executed.

On the other hand, when the push button 31B emits light in colors other than white (blue, red, rainbow) as the button vibration effect, as shown in FIGS. 40(A-4) to 40(A-8). , based on the execution of the button vibration effect, the notification icon 003SGIA corresponding to the effect pattern of the button vibration effect executed in the image display device 5 is displayed (in FIG. The case where the button 31B emits red light is exemplified). Then, after a specific period of time has passed since the notification icon 003SGIA started to be displayed, the notification icon 003SGIA changes to a chance-up coin. Then, the chance-up coin is moved and displayed at the standby position of the chance-up coin, which is the right end portion of the display area of the image display device 5 . Thereafter, the display of the chance up coin is maintained. It should be noted that the specific period from when the notification icon 003SGIA is displayed to when the notification icon 003SGIA changes to a chance-up coin is a period that does not impede the effect that will be executed thereafter. A sufficient period (for example, 2 seconds) for visually recognizing the character information described in 003SGIA may be used.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, when the variable display progresses and the game becomes ready-to-win, the ready-to-win voice output effect and effect are executed. At this time, if the voice output and display of "reach!" A chance up coin is not displayed (additionally displayed) after execution of the voice output effect.

On the other hand, when voice output and display of "chance!" As shown in FIG. 42 ( In B-7), the voice output effect at the time of reach, and the case where the voice output and display of "chance!" are executed as the effect are illustrated). Then, after a specific period of time has elapsed since the notification icon 003SGIB was displayed, the notification icon 003SGIB changes to a chance-up coin. Then, the chance-up coin is moved and displayed at the waiting position of the chance-up coin, which is the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 (if the chance-up coin is already displayed, the chance-up coin displayed at the bottom is displayed). It is displayed moving under the up coin). Thereafter, the display of the chance up coin is maintained.

When the ready-to-win voice output effect and effect are completed, the ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ or the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε is started. The reach effect of super reach δ in this embodiment is roughly divided into an introduction part and a development part (development part A), and the reach effect of super reach ε is roughly divided into an introduction part and a development part (development part). B). Of these, the introductory part is a production part that is executed in a common production mode for the reach production of super reach δ and the reach production of super reach ε, and is a development part (development part A) in the reach production of super reach δ. and the development part (development part B) in the ready-to-reach production of super reach ε is a production part executed in a different production mode.

When the introduction part is started in the ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ or the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε, character display effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 . At this time, if the character A is displayed as the character display effect, chance-up coins are displayed after the character display effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 43(C-1) to 43(C-4). There is no (additional display).

On the other hand, when the character B or the character C is displayed as the character display effect, as shown in FIGS. 44(C-5) to 44(C-8), the character display effect is executed. , the notification icon 003SGIC corresponding to the effect pattern of the character display effect executed in the image display device 5 is displayed (FIG. 44(C-7) illustrates the case where the character B is displayed as the character display effect). Then, after a specific period of time has passed since the notification icon 003SGIC was displayed, the notification icon 003SGIC changes to a chance-up coin. Then, the chance-up coin is moved and displayed at the waiting position of the chance-up coin, which is the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 (if the chance-up coin is already displayed, the chance-up coin displayed at the bottom is displayed). Moved under the up coin). Thereafter, the display of the chance up coin is maintained.

After the end of the character display effect, if the variable display is a variable display according to the variation pattern of super reach δ, the process proceeds to development part A, which is the second half of the reach effect of super reach δ. In the development part A, a battle between the friend character and the enemy character A is performed. When the development part A starts, a title display effect is executed. At this time, if the title is displayed in white as the title display effect, chance up coins are displayed after the title display effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. (additional display).

On the other hand, when the title is displayed in red or gold as the title display effect, as shown in FIGS. The notification icon 003SGID corresponding to the effect pattern of the title display effect executed in the image display device 5 is displayed (Fig. 46 (D-6) illustrates the case where the title is displayed in red as the title display effect). Then, after a specific period of time has elapsed since the notification icon 003SGID was displayed, the notification icon 003SGID changes to a chance-up coin. Then, the chance-up coin is moved and displayed at the waiting position of the chance-up coin, which is the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 (if the chance-up coin is already displayed, the chance-up coin displayed at the bottom is displayed). Moved under the up coin). Thereafter, the display of the chance up coin is maintained.

After the title display effect ends, a battle between the friend character and the enemy character A is executed as shown in FIGS. 47(E-1) to 47(E-7). At this time, if the variable display result is a big win or a small win, after the ally character wins against the enemy character A and the fact that the variable display result is a big win or a small win is reported, a decorative pattern is displayed as a blessing effect. An effect indicating that the same number has been collected is executed, and the variable display stops (see FIGS. 47(E-4) to 47(E-6)).

On the other hand, if the result of the variable display is a loss, the fact that the friend character is defeated by the enemy character A informs that the result of the variable display is a loss, and the variable display stops (see FIG. 47 (E-7)). . If the result of the variable display is lost, the chance-up coin displayed at the standby position is hidden when the variable display stops.

Further, after the character display effect is finished, if the variable display is a variable display according to the variation pattern of super reach ε, the process proceeds to development part B, which is the second half of the reach effect of super reach ε. In the development part B, a battle between the friend character and the enemy character B is performed. When the development part B is started, a title display effect is executed. At this time, if the title is displayed in white as the title display effect, as shown in FIGS. 48(F-1) to 48(F-3), chance up coins are displayed after the title display effect is executed. (additional display).

On the other hand, when the title is displayed in red or gold as the title display effect, as shown in FIGS. The notification icon 003SGID corresponding to the effect pattern of the title display effect executed in the image display device 5 is displayed (Fig. 48 (D-6) illustrates the case where the title is displayed in red as the title display effect). Then, after a specific period of time has elapsed since the notification icon 003SGID was displayed, the notification icon 003SGID changes to a chance-up coin. Then, the chance-up coin is moved and displayed at the waiting position of the chance-up coin, which is the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 (if the chance-up coin is already displayed, the chance-up coin displayed at the bottom is displayed). It is displayed moving under the up coin). Thereafter, the display of the chance up coin is maintained.

After the title display effect ends, a battle between the ally character and the enemy character A is executed as shown in FIGS. 50(G-1) and 50(G-2). During the execution of the battle, a voice output corresponding to the line of the ally character is executed, and subtitle telop presentation is executed to display the subtitle telop of the line of the ally character. At this time, if the subtitle telop is displayed in white as the subtitle telop effect, chance up coins are displayed after the subtitle telop effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 50(G-3) to 50(G-4). It is not displayed (additionally displayed).

On the other hand, when the subtitle telop is displayed in red or gold as the subtitle telop effect, as shown in FIGS. Then, the notification icon 003SGIE corresponding to the effect pattern of the subtitle telop effect executed in the image display device 5 is displayed (FIG. 51 (G-7) illustrates the case where the subtitle telop is displayed in red as the subtitle telop effect). Then, after a specific period of time has passed since the notification icon 003SGIE was displayed, the notification icon 003SGIE changes to a chance up coin. Then, the chance-up coin is moved and displayed at the waiting position of the chance-up coin, which is the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 (if the chance-up coin is already displayed, the chance-up coin displayed at the bottom is displayed). It is displayed moving under the up coin). Thereafter, the display of the chance up coin is maintained.

Then, when the subtitle telop effect ends and the development part B approaches the final stage, a cut-in effect is executed. At this time, if the cut-in image is displayed in white as a cut-in effect, chance up coins are given after the cut-in effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. It is not displayed (additionally displayed).

On the other hand, if the cut-in image is displayed in red or gold as a cut-in effect, it means that the cut-in effect has been executed, as shown in FIGS. Based on this, the notification icon 003SGIF corresponding to the effect pattern of the cut-in effect executed in the image display device 5 is displayed (FIG. 53(H-6) illustrates the case where the cut-in image is displayed in red as the cut-in effect. ). Then, after a specific period of time has elapsed since the notification icon 003SGIF was displayed, the notification icon 003SGIF changes to a chance-up coin. Then, the chance-up coin is moved and displayed at the waiting position of the chance-up coin, which is the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 (if the chance-up coin is already displayed, the chance-up coin displayed at the bottom is displayed). Moved under the up coin). Thereafter, the display of the chance up coin is maintained.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 54(I-1) to 54(I-6), when the variable display result is a big win or a small win, the variable display result After it is announced that is a big hit or a small hit, an effect showing that the same number of decorative symbols are arranged is executed as a blessing effect, and the variable display stops (Fig. 54 (I-3) to Fig. 54 ( See I-5)).

On the other hand, if the result of the variable display is a loss, the fact that the friend character is defeated by the enemy character B informs that the result of the variable display is a loss, and the variable display stops (see FIG. 54 (I-6)). . If the result of the variable display is lost, the chance-up coin displayed at the standby position is hidden when the variable display stops.

In the present embodiment, as the reach effects of super reach δ and super reach ε, it is exemplified that the result of the variable display is lost due to the defeat of the friend character by the enemy character. As the reach performance of these super reach δ and super reach ε, a pattern (so-called resurrection pattern) may be provided in which a friendly character revives after being defeated by an enemy character and wins the enemy character. . By doing so, even if the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, until the variable display is stopped, that is, until the chance up coin is hidden, the ally character is revived and defeated by the enemy character. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation.

In addition, in this embodiment, when it is notified that the variable display result is lost due to the friend character being defeated by the enemy character as a reach effect of super reach δ or super reach ε, the variable display is stopped and chance up coins are given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance-up coin may be hidden when it is notified that the variable display result is lost as a ready-to-win effect. Furthermore, at the timing when the chance up coin is hidden, the display of the image displayed as a reach effect will also end, and the normal background image (background image in the time saving state) will be displayed and the decorative pattern will be displayed in combination. may

By doing so, even if it is notified that the variable display result is lost as a ready-to-win effect, the chance up coin is displayed until the variable display stop timing, so that the recovery pattern described above can be used. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that there is a possibility that a big win or a small win will be notified.

As described above, when the variable display is executed with the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε and the result of the variable display is a big win or a small win, the level notification effect is executed during the symbol fixing period of the variable display. be. As the level notification effect, first, as shown in FIGS. 55(J-1) to 55(J-3), the image display device 5 executes the level notification effect (FIG. 55 (J-2)) is displayed, after which the display of "Level up Chance!" , a message indicating that the higher the number of chance-up coins acquired (displayed) is, the higher the level of the character tends to be (displayed as "The more coins acquired during fluctuation, the more chance!").

Next, as shown in FIGS. 55(J-4) and 55(J-5), all the chance-up coins displayed after execution of each chance-up effect during variable display on the image display device 5 are highlighted. be done. At this time, these chance-up coins are displayed in the color when they are displayed, so that the player can roughly grasp the level notified in the level notification effect by the number and display color of these chance-up coins. can be done.

Then, when the chance-up coin displayed during the variable display is highlighted, the level notification effect is started as shown in FIGS. 55(J-6) to 55(J-7). In the level notification effect, first, the image display device 5 displays a friend character of level 1, and then displays an operation promotion image prompting the player to operate the push button 31B.

At this time, when the player operates the push button 31B or when the push button 31B operation acceptance period ends, the level of the teammate character displayed on the image display device 5 is changed in step 003SGS456 of the chance-up effect determination process. up to the specified level. As a result, the player is notified of the final level of the teammate character. For example, as shown in FIG. 55(J-8), first, the player operates the push button 31B, or when the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B ends, the first level is raised. be done. At this time, an aura 5o is displayed around the ally character, and the size of the aura indicates the current level. After that, as shown in FIGS. 56(J-9) to 56(J-16), the displayed chance-up coins act on the level display in order from the top to level up the character. The aura 5o increases according to the character's level.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (J-17), after the level-up due to the action of the last chance-up coin is completed, the level determined at the start of the variable display is reached (the final level is reached). After displaying a message indicating that, the state shifts to a big win game state.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 57(J-18) and 57(J-19), when the chance up coin is not displayed at the time of FIG. 55(J-7), the player presses the push button 31B. Alternatively, the level determined at the start of the variable display is displayed and the aura 5o corresponding to the level is displayed in response to the expiration of the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B. Then, after displaying that the level determined at the start of the variable display has been reached (reached the final level), the game shifts to the jackpot game state.

In this embodiment, the size of the aura 5o indicates the level of the friendly character in the level notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of or in addition to the size, the color, shape, etc. of the aura 5o may be used to indicate the level of the friendly character.

Next, a description will be given of the performance mode of the small win game state and the big win game state when the variable display is executed in the variation pattern of the super reach δ or the super reach ε and the result of the variable display is a big win or a small win.

When the variable display is executed in the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε and the result of the variable display is a small hit, after the above-mentioned level notification effect is executed in the pattern fixing period, the state of the small win game is entered. controlled. In the small winning game state, as shown in FIG. 58 (K-1), the second count switch 24 is launched by hitting the game ball toward the right game area 2R for the player in the central part of the image display device 5. A V prize promotion display (a rightward arrow and a display of "Aim for V!") is displayed to urge the game ball to pass through (V prize). Also, in the lower left part of the image display device 5, a level notification image indicating the level notified in the level notification effect is displayed.

In the small winning game state, when the game ball enters the big winning hole while the big winning hole is open, and furthermore, when the game ball passes the second count switch 24 (when V winning occurs), FIG. 58 ( As shown in K-2), instead of the V winning promotion display, the V winning notification image indicating that the game ball has passed the second count switch 24 is displayed on the image display device 5 . Thereafter, based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second count switch 24 in the small winning game state, it is controlled to the big winning game state after the small winning game state.

In addition, in the small winning game state, when the opening of the big winning hole ends and the small winning game state ends, and the game ball does not pass through the second count switch 24, as shown in FIG. 58 (K-3) Then, in the image display device 5, a warning image warning the player to let the game ball pass through the second count switch 24 is displayed so as to overlap the V winning promotion display. Also, at this time, a timer image indicating the remaining opening period of the big winning opening is displayed at the lower right end of the image display device 5 .

Then, when the game ball passes through the second count switch 24 after these warning image and timer image are displayed, the image display device 5 changes to the V prize promotion display as shown in FIG. 58 (K-2). After the V winning notification image indicating that the game ball has passed the second count switch 24 is displayed, the game is controlled to the big winning game state after the small winning game state. On the other hand, when the big winning opening is closed without the game ball passing through the second count switch 24 after the warning image and the timer image are displayed, the game state is controlled from the small win game state to the normal state. . At this time, as shown in FIGS. 58(K-4) and 58(K-5), in the image display device 5, after the display of the V winning promotion display, the timer image, and the level notification image is finished, these Instead of the V prize promotion display, the timer image, and the level notification image, a left-handed promotion image is displayed to prompt the player to hit the game ball toward the left game area 2L. In addition, the left-handed promotion image is displayed after the game state is controlled to the normal state, and then the variable display of the remaining second special figure reserved storage is all finished, or the variable display of the first special figure is started. It should be terminated on that basis.

Next, when variable display is executed with the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε and the variable display result is a big hit, or next, variable display is performed with the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε. is executed and the variable display result becomes a small win, and when the game ball passes through the second count switch 24 in the small win game state, the game ball is controlled to the big win game state.

During the period before the opening of the big winning opening in the first round of the big winning game state, a reward acquisition effect is executed. The reward acquisition effect of the present embodiment is a effect in which the ally character battles with different enemy characters, and the number of rounds of the big win game is notified in small portions as a result of each battle. In addition, in the reward acquisition effect, after the end of the big win game, the second special figure hold memory has a hold memory in which the variable display result is a big win or a small win, and after the end of the big win game, the variable display is performed a maximum of 99 times. To notify that time-saving control is executed over a long period of time, that is, that a variable display result becomes a big win or a small win without almost certainly controlling a game state to a normal state in a time-saving state after the end of the big win game.例文帳に追加There is also

As the reward acquisition effect, as shown in FIG. 59(L-1), first, the image display device 5 executes the reward acquisition effect (“V-COMBO occurs! Defeat the enemy and get the reward!”). display) is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 59(L-2), the lower left portion of the image display device 5 displays the level of the friend character notified by the level notification effect, and the upper right portion of the image display device 5 displays the reward. The number of remaining battles (4 times in the initial display) to be executed as an acquisition effect is displayed. Further, in the center of the image display device 5, an image in which the friend character and the enemy character A face each other is displayed, and the first battle is started.

As the first battle, as shown in FIGS. 59(L-3) to 59(L-4), an operation prompting the player to operate the push button 31B at the central portion of the image display device 5 is performed. A promotional image is displayed. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B, or when the push button 31B operation accepting period ends without the player operating the push button 31B, an image of the ally character defeating the enemy character A is displayed. , the number of remaining battles displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 is updated by subtracting one. Further, as shown in FIG. 59(L-5), when the ally character defeats the enemy character A, 1 round is reported as the number of rounds of the big win game. Further, at this time, on the right side of the image display device 5, the display of the same number of star images as the number of rounds notified as the number of rounds of the big win game (one in this embodiment) is started, and the first battle is started. ends.

After the end of the first battle, an image in which the friend character and the enemy character B face each other is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the second battle is started. As the second battle, as shown in FIGS. 59(L-6) to 59(L-7), an operation prompting the player to operate the push button 31B at the central portion of the image display device 5 is performed. A promotional image is displayed. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B, or when the push button 31B operation accepting period ends without the player operating the push button 31B, an image of the ally character defeating the enemy character B is displayed. , the number of remaining battles displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 is updated by subtracting one. Further, as shown in FIG. 59 (L-8), when the friend character defeats the enemy character B, one round is added as the number of rounds of the big win game. Furthermore, at this time, on the right side of the image display device 5, the additional display of the same number of (one in this embodiment) star images as the number of rounds notified as the number of rounds of the big win game is started. Battle ends.

After the second battle is over, an image in which the friend character and the enemy character C face each other is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the third battle is started. As the third battle, as shown in FIGS. 60(L-9) to 60(L-10), an operation prompting the player to operate the push button 31B at the central portion of the image display device 5 is performed. A promotional image is displayed. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B, or when the push button 31B operation acceptance period ends without the player operating the push button 31B, an image of the ally character defeating the enemy character C is displayed. , the number of remaining battles displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 is updated by subtracting one. Further, as shown in FIG. 60 (L-11), when the friend character defeats the enemy character C, one round is added as the number of rounds of the big win game. Further, at this time, on the right side of the image display device 5, additional display of the same number of rounds (one in this embodiment) as the number of rounds of the big win game is started. Battle ends.

After the third battle is over, an image in which the friend character and the enemy character D face each other is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the fourth battle is started. As the fourth battle, as shown in FIGS. 60(L-12) to 60(L-13), an operation prompting the player to operate the push button 31B at the central portion of the image display device 5 is performed. A promotional image is displayed. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B, or when the push button 31B operation accepting period ends without the player operating the push button 31B, an image of the ally character defeating the enemy character D is displayed. , the number of remaining battles displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 is updated by subtracting 1 (the number of remaining battles is updated to 0).

When the number of rounds of the big win game is 4 rounds, the number of times of control to the time saving state after the big win game is 7 times at maximum, and there is no reserve memory in which the variable display result is a big win or a small win in the second special figure reserve memory. , as the fourth battle, as shown in FIG. 61 (L-15), one round is added as the number of rounds of the big win game. Further, at this time, on the right side of the image display device 5, additional display of the same number of star images as the number of rounds notified as the number of rounds of the big win game (in this embodiment, one) is started, and these star images are displayed. The total number of displayed images informs the player that the big win game is a 4-round big win.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big hit game is 10 rounds, the number of times that the time saving state is controlled after the big win game is 7 times at maximum, and the second special figure holding memory has a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. If not, as the fourth battle, as shown in FIG. 61 (L-16), 7 rounds are added and notified as the number of rounds of the big win game. Further, at this time, on the right side of the image display device 5, additional display of the same number of star images as the number of rounds notified as the number of rounds of the jackpot game (seven in this embodiment) is started, and these stars are displayed. The total number of displayed images informs the player that the jackpot game is a jackpot of 10 rounds.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big hit game is 4 rounds, the number of times that the time saving state is controlled after the big win game is 7 times at maximum, and the second special figure holding memory has a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. If there is one or more, or the number of rounds of the big hit game is 4 rounds, the number of times that the time saving state is controlled after the big win game is 99 times at maximum, and the variable display result is a big hit or a small one in the second special figure reservation memory. If there is no pending memory that will be a hit, as the fourth battle, as shown in FIG. 61 (L-17), one round is added as the number of rounds of the big win game, and after the big win game ends The time-saving state continues until the variable display of the second special pattern becomes a big hit or a small hit (if the number of times controlled to the time-saving state after the big hit game is 99 times at maximum, the time-saving state after the big hit game ends An image (“V” image in this embodiment) is displayed to notify that the variable display of the second special symbol is likely to continue until a big hit or a small hit. As will be described later, the "V" image is an image that may be displayed even when there is a holding memory for a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure holding memory. In other words, the "V" image continues with an extremely high probability until the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit in the time saving state after the end of the big win game, or in the second special figure reservation memory. This is an image for notifying that there is a reserved memory that will be a big hit or a small hit.

Furthermore, at this time, in the right part of the image display device 5, along with the image of the same number of stars as the number of rounds notified as the number of rounds of the big win game (one in this embodiment), the time saving state after the end of the big win game The additional display of "V" is started to notify that the variable display of the second special symbol will continue until a big win or a small win, and the total number of these star images displayed will give the player the big win game. It is a 4-round big hit, and the time-saving state after the end of the big-hit game continues until the variable display of the second special pattern becomes a big hit or a small hit (the maximum number of times that the time-saving state is controlled after the big win game is 99 times. In some cases, it is notified that the time-saving state after the end of the big win game is likely to continue until the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big win or a small win).

Incidentally, the "V" image in this embodiment is an image that continues to be displayed even after the end of the big win game, and the variable display result corresponding to the "V" image is the big win or the small win. It is also an image that disappears when the display ends. In addition, in the variable display in which the variable display result corresponding to the "V" image is a big win or a small win, the variable display is a variable display corresponding to the "V" image. The "V" image may be highlighted at a timing prior to the notification of the small hit, and the stop symbol may be a symbol ( For example, three images of "V") may be displayed as stop symbols.

Further, as described above, the "V" image is an image that continues to be displayed in the time-saving state at the end of the jackpot game. may be displayed differently. For example, during the big win game, the time saving state after the end of the big win game continues until the variable display of the second special pattern becomes a big win or a small win, or the second special symbol holding memory contains a big win or a small win. The image of "V" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 in order to produce a feeling of blessing informing that there is a big hit. In the time-saving state after the game, the image is displayed at the end of the image display device 5 so as not to hinder the performance executed during the time-saving, or the image is displayed as a smaller image than during the big win game. may also be displayed in a form with low visibility. In addition, in the variable display corresponding to the image of "V", the variable display of the image of "V" is also required to make the player recognize that the variable display corresponds to the image of "V". may be displayed in a mode with higher visibility than before the start of , or the display in a mode with lower visibility described above may be continued.

In addition, the number of rounds of the big hit game is 10 rounds, the number of times that the time saving state is controlled after the big win game is 7 times at maximum, and the second special figure holding memory has a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. If there is one, or the number of rounds of the big win game is 4 rounds, the number of times that the time saving state is controlled after the big win game is 99 times at maximum, and the variable display result in the second special figure reservation memory is a big win or a small win. If there is no pending memory, as the fourth battle, as shown in FIG. 61 (L-18), 7 rounds are added as the number of rounds of the big hit game, and after the end of the big hit game The time saving state continues until the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit (if the number of times controlled to the time saving state after the big win game is 99 times at maximum, the time saving state after the big win game is the first 2. An image (“V” image in this embodiment) is displayed to inform that the variable display of the special symbols is likely to continue until a big win or a small win is achieved. Furthermore, at this time, in the right part of the image display device 5, along with the image of the same number of stars (7 in this embodiment) as the number of rounds notified as the number of rounds of the big win game, the time saving state after the end of the big win game The additional display of "V" is started to notify that the variable display of the second special symbol will continue until a big win or a small win, and the total number of these star images displayed will give the player the big win game. 10 rounds are a big hit, and the time saving state after the end of the big win game continues until the variable display of the second special pattern becomes a big hit or a small hit (the number of times that the time saving state is controlled after the big win game is up to 99 times. In some cases, it is notified that the time-saving state after the end of the big win game is likely to continue until the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big win or a small win).

In addition, if the number of rounds of the big hit game is 10 rounds and there are two holding memories in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure holding memory, as the fourth battle, as shown in FIG. As shown in (L-19), 7 rounds are added as the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game ends, the variable display result is a jackpot two or more times in the variable display based on the second special figure reservation memory. Alternatively, as an image notifying that it will be a small hit, the same number of "V" images as the number of holding memories that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit are displayed in the second special figure holding memory. Further, at this time, on the right side of the image display device 5, along with the image of the same number of stars as the number of rounds notified as the number of rounds of the big win game (seven in this embodiment), the second feature is displayed after the end of the big win game. As an image notifying that the variable display result is a big win or a small win two or more times in the variable display based on the figure holding memory, the number of holding memories in which the variable display result is a big win or a small win in the second special figure holding memory The additional display of the same number of "V" is started, and the total number of displayed star images indicates to the player that the jackpot game is a jackpot of 10 rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled to the normal state. It is notified that it is controlled to the big winning game state or the small winning game state two or more times.

In addition, after the end of these reward acquisition effects, opening of the big winning opening of the first round as a big winning game is executed.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, battles between friendly characters and enemy characters A to D are executed four times as reward acquisition effects, and in each battle, friendly characters defeat enemy characters A to D. Although the form in which the number of rounds during the jackpot game is notified according to the defeat has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. A case may be provided in which the number of rounds during a big win game is not reported due to being knocked down.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, battles between friendly characters and enemy characters A to D are executed four times as reward acquisition effects, and in each battle, friendly characters defeat enemy characters A to D. Although the form in which the number of rounds during the jackpot game is notified according to the defeat has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rounds are notified according to the enemy characters A to D defeated by the friendly characters. The expected value of the numbers can be different.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, a battle between a friend character and enemy characters A to D is executed four times as a reward acquisition effect, and in the fourth battle, the friend character defeats the enemy character D. Depending on the defeat, after the end of the big hit game, there is a holding memory that is controlled to a time saving state over a maximum of 99 times of variable display, and that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure holding memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is controlled to a time-saving state over a variable display of up to 99 times after the end of the winning game, or to hold the second special figure. It may be possible to notify in the first to third battles that there is a pending memory in which the variable display result is a big win or a small win.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, battles between friendly characters and enemy characters A to D are performed four times as reward acquisition effects. Depending on the defeat of ~D, the number of rounds of the big win game and after the end of the big win game are controlled to a time-saving state over a maximum of 99 variable displays, and the variable display result is a big hit in the second special figure reservation memory. Although the form in which it is possible to notify that there is a reservation memory that will be a small hit or a small hit is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. By defeating an enemy character or an ally character, control is performed in a time-saving state over a maximum of 99 variable displays after the end of the big win game, and the variable display result in the second special figure reserve memory becomes a big win or a small win. An enemy character that is certain to have a memory may be provided.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the variable display of the variable patterns of the super reach δ and the super reach ε, the variable display result is a big win or a small win as a chance-up effect. Suggestive button vibration effects, voice output effects during reach, effects, character display effects, title effects, subtitle telop effects, and cut-in effects can be executed, and in addition to these chance-up effects, the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. When it becomes, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the time saving control is performed over the variable display up to 99 times after the big hit game, the variable display result becomes the big hit or the small hit in the second special figure reservation memory, etc. It is possible to execute a level notification effect as an effect that suggests.

As production patterns for these chance-up productions, there are provided a normal pattern and a chance-up pattern suggesting that the variable display result will be a big win or a small win at a higher rate than the normal pattern.

In addition, the higher the level notified as the level notification effect, the higher the rate at which 10 rounds are notified as the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the rate at which time-saving control is performed over a maximum of 99 variable displays after the jackpot game, the second It is set so that the ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit or a small hit in the special figure holding memory is high.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, in each chance-up effect, the higher the level notified in the level notification effect, the higher the chance-up pattern execution is determined. In other words, in the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach δ and super reach ε, the number of times the chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern is the first number (for example, once or twice). When the second number of times (for example, three times or more) is larger than the first number of times, higher levels such as levels 90 to 99 are notified at a higher rate in the level notification effect.

In other words, in this embodiment, the number of times chance-up effects such as button vibration effect, voice output effect at reach time, effect, character display effect, title effect, subtitle telop effect, cut-in effect, etc. are executed according to the chance-up pattern, It is not only whether to be controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state, but also that the number of rounds in the case of being controlled to the big win game state is 10 rounds and the number of times of variable display in which the time saving control is performed is up to 99. Since it is suggested that the variable display result in the second special figure reservation memory will be a big win or a small win, etc., the number of rounds in the case of being controlled to the big win game state is 10 rounds, Since the number of times of variable display for which the time saving control is performed is 99 times at maximum, and the variable display result in the second special figure holding memory becomes a big hit or a small hit, etc., the player's expectation can be increased. It is possible to improve the marketability of the pachinko machine 1 while improving the game interest.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 35 to 37, in each chance-up effect, the longer the effect execution period is, the higher the chance-up pattern execution rate is set, so the chance-up effect with a longer effect execution period is set. Since the performance can make it easier for the player to recognize that the chance-up pattern is executed, the performance effect of these chance-up performances (especially subtitle telop performance and cut-in performance with a long performance execution period) can be improved. can.

In addition, in this embodiment, according to the level notified in the level notification effect, the number of rounds in the case of being controlled to the jackpot game state is 10 rounds, and the number of times of variable display in which the time reduction control is performed is up to 99 times. and that the variable display result in the second special figure reservation memory is a big hit or a small hit at different ratios, but the present invention is not limited to this, level notification The target suggested according to the level notified in the production is that the number of rounds in the case of being controlled to the jackpot game state is 10 rounds, the number of times of variable display in which the time reduction control is performed is up to 99 times, In addition to or instead of contents related to the game such as the variable display result being a big win or a small win in the second special figure reservation memory, a performance such as a performance with a low execution ratio being executed during the big win game. The content may be related to

In addition, in this embodiment, the higher the number of times each chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern, the higher the rate in which a high level (for example, 90 to 99) is notified in the level notification effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and the lower the number of times each chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern, the higher the rate at which a high level (for example, 90 to 99) is notified in the level notification effect. can be By doing so, even when each chance-up performance is executed in a normal pattern, a 10-round big win game is executed when the variable display result is a big win or a small win. The player's expectations for the fact that the time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 99 times of variable display after the game, and that the second special figure reservation memory has a reservation memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, etc. Since each chance-up performance can be maintained, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of game interest due to execution of each chance-up performance in the normal pattern.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34, in each chance-up effect, it is possible to output effect sounds corresponding to each effect from the start of the effect, and the output period of these effect sounds is the length of the execution period of each effect. half proportional. That is, the output period of the effect sound is set longer for the chance-up effect with the shorter effect execution period, while the output period of the effect sound is set shorter for the chance-up effect with the longer effect execution period. Therefore, in each chance-up effect, the player can be made to recognize the start of each chance-up effect by outputting the effect sound.

Furthermore, for example, the player can stop the chance-up effect being executed by finishing the output of the effect sound at an earlier timing than the execution of the effect such as the button vibration effect, the voice output effect at reach time, and the effect. Since it can be recognized that it is a production with a longer execution period than production, a cut-in production, a button vibration production such as subtitle telop production, a voice output production at reach time, and a production, character display production, title production, cut-in production, When subtitle telop effects, etc. are executed, button vibration effects, voice output effects during reach, and character display effects, title effects, cut-in effects, subtitle telop effects, etc. are played earlier than when effects are executed. 10 rounds of jackpot games are executed when the variable display result is a jackpot or a small hit, and time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 99 variable displays after the jackpot game. That is, the expectation of the player can be heightened with respect to the fact that the second special figure reservation memory has a reservation memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit.

In this embodiment, in the chance-up effect, the output period of the effect sound is longer as the effect execution period is shorter, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the chance-up effect, The output period of the game effect lamp 9 may be set to be longer for an effect with a shorter effect execution period. In particular, in the effects (character display effect, title effect, cut-in effect, subtitle telop effect) whose effect execution period is longer than the button vibration effect, the voice output effect at reach time, and the effect (character display effect, title effect, cut-in effect, caption telop effect), the game effect lamp 9 is turned on only at the start of the effect. After that, the game effect lamp 9 may not emit light until the performance is finished.

Furthermore, in the effects (character display effect, title effect, cut-in effect, subtitle telop effect) whose effect execution period is longer than the button vibration effect, the voice output effect at reach time, and the effect (character display effect, title effect, cut-in effect, caption telop effect), the light emitting area of the game effect lamp 9 is changed to the button. It may be smaller than the light-emitting area of the game effect lamp 9 in the vibration effect, the voice output effect at reach time, and the effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 38(A) to 38(C), the chance-up effect in the present embodiment includes button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect, cut-in effect, etc., depending on the display color and emission color. There are effects suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit, and effects suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit by a mode (output sound and displayed image) different from the color such as voice output effect, effect, character display effect at the time of reach. there is Here, when the button vibration effect, title effect, subtitle telop effect, and cut-in effect are executed in the chance-up pattern, when the reach-time voice output effect, effect, and character display effect are executed in the chance-up pattern Chance up coins can be displayed in colors other than white at a higher rate than. In particular, when the level to be notified in the level notification effect is 10 or higher, the button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect, and cut-in effect are more chances than the reach-time voice output effect, effect, and character display effect. A high percentage of coin types (display colors) can be set to rainbow colors.

In other words, in this embodiment, when executing button vibration effects, title effects, subtitle telop effects, and cut-in effects that suggest the degree of expectation of winning by colors (display colors and luminous colors), other than colors (images to be displayed, output Voice output that suggests the degree of expectation for a hit by a voice that indicates the degree of expectation of winning Chance-up coins other than white are displayed at a higher rate than during execution of production, production, and character display production, that is, the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. In this case, the rate at which a higher level is notified in the level notification effect is set high. Therefore, not only whether or not each chance-up performance is controlled to be in an advantageous state simply by the number of times each chance-up performance is executed in the chance-up pattern, but also the 10-round big win game when the variable display result is a big win or a small win. is executed, time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 99 variable displays after the big hit game, there is a reservation memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure reservation memory, etc. The player can have a sense of anticipation for the game, and the chance-up effect that is executed suggests the degree of expectation for a big win by the display color and light emission color of button vibration effect, title effect, caption telop effect, cut-in effect, etc. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether it is a performance or whether it is a performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit by a mode different from the color of the voice output performance, performance, character display performance, etc., at the time of reach, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can improve.

In addition, in this embodiment, when executing button vibration effects, title effects, subtitle telop effects, and cut-in effects that suggest the degree of expectation of winning by colors (display colors and luminous colors), other than colors (images to be displayed, output When the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, a higher level is notified in the level notification effect than when the variable display result is a big hit or a small win than when the reach-time voice output effect, effect, and character display effect is executed. Although a form in which the ratio is set high is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and button vibration effects, title effects, and captions suggesting the degree of expectation of winning by color (display color or luminous color) When executing the telop effect and cut-in effect, the variable display result is more than when the reach-time voice output effect, effect, and character display effect is executed, which suggests the degree of hit expectation by means other than color (displayed image, output voice). In the case of a big win or a small win, the rate at which a higher level is notified in the level notification effect may be set low.

In addition, in this embodiment, a high level such as 90 to 100 is set in the level notification effect according to the number of times the chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern and in which chance-up pattern each chance-up effect is executed. Although the form in which the level of the level band is notified at different rates has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. The level to be notified in the level notification effect may be determined based on the sum of the numerical values corresponding to the up patterns. In this case, for example, the button vibration effect, title effect, subtitle telop effect, cut-in effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning by color (display color or luminous color), and other than color (image to be displayed, voice to be output) ), the numerical value to be added as the level may be changed for the ready-to-win voice output effect, the effect, and the character display effect suggesting the degree of expectation of winning.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 33(A) and 33(B), in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach δ, button vibration effect, voice output effect at reach time, effect, character display effect, and title effect are totaled. While it is possible to execute four chance-up productions, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach ε, in addition to button vibration production, voice output production at reach time, production, character display production, title production, subtitle telop A total of six chance-up effects including effects and cut-in effects can be executed. In other words, the variable display with the variation pattern of the super reach δ can perform the chance-up effect four times, and the variable display with the variation pattern of the super reach ε can perform the chance-up effect six times. From this, it is suggested that when the reach effect of super reach ε is executed, the chance-up effect is executed more times than when the reach effect of super reach δ is executed, so super reach ε It is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the ready-to-win performance of the super ready-to-win performance and the ready-to-reach performance of the super reach δ is executed and the number of times the chance-up performance is executed in the chance-up pattern, thereby improving the game amusement.

In this embodiment, the number of executions of the chance-up effect is changed for the variable display of the super reach δ and the variable display of the super reach ε that can be executed in the time saving state, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the number of executions of the chance-up effect may be changed for the variable display of the reach that can be executed in the normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of executions of the chance-up effect that can be executed in the variable display of super reach ε is greater than the number of times of execution of the chance-up effect that can be executed in the variable display of super reach δ. The invention is not limited to this, and the variable display of the super reach δ and the variable display of the super reach ε may have the same number of executions of the executable chance-up effect, or the variable display of the super reach ε. may be smaller than the number of chance-up effects executable in the variable display of super reach δ.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 33, 34, 35, and 36, when the ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ is executed and when the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε is executed, the button vibration effect and the time of reach Voice output effects, character display effects, and title effects can be executed. These button vibration effects, voice output effects during reach, character display effects, and the determination ratio of the chance up pattern in the title effects are when the reach effect of Super Reach δ is executed. and when the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε is executed, so even if either the reach effect of super reach δ or the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε is executed, 90 to 100 etc. in the level notification effect Since the player can be made to pay attention to the fact that the level of the high level band can be notified, the interest in the game can be improved.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, the rate of determination of the chance-up pattern in the button vibration effect, the voice output effect at the time of reach, the character display effect, and the title effect is determined when the reach effect of super reach δ is executed and when the reach effect of super reach ε is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least a part of the chance up pattern determination ratio in the button vibration effect, the voice output effect at reach time, the character display effect, and the title effect may be different between when the ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ is executed and when the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε is executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the chance-up pattern in the button vibration effect, the ready-to-win voice output effect, the effect, the character display effect, and the title effect is the reach effect of the super reach δ and the reach effect of the super reach ε. Although the form common to the execution time has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decision ratio of the chance up pattern in these button vibration effects, voice output effects during reach, character display effects, and title effects is super. The execution time of the ready-to-reach effect of the reach δ and the time of executing the ready-to-reach effect of the super reach ε may be different. By doing so, depending on whether the button vibration effect executed before the start of the ready-to-win effect and the voice output effect at the time of ready-to-reach are executed in the chance up pattern, the reach effect of super reach δ is performed after that. or super reach ε to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to which production pattern these chance-up effects are to be executed, and increase the interest in the game. can improve.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, in the ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ, button vibration effect, voice output effect at reach time, effect, character display effect, and title display effect can be executed as chance-up effects. In the reach effect of reach ε, button vibration effect, voice output effect at reach time, effect, character display effect, title display effect, subtitle telop effect, and cut-in effect can be executed as chance up effects. In addition, chance up coins are given according to the number of times the chance up pattern of these chance up effects are executed, and the final level in the level notification effect is suggested by the number of given chance up coins and the display color. That is, 10 rounds of jackpot games are executed when the variable display result is a jackpot or a small hit, time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 99 variable displays after the jackpot game, and the second feature It is suggested that there is a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the figure holding memory. On the other hand, no matter which one of the ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ and the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε is executed as the ready-to-reach effect, the chance-up coin is not awarded in response to the execution of the ready-to-reach effect, that is, super reach. Levels such as 10 to 99 are reported as level notification performances at a constant rate regardless of which of the ready-to-win performance of δ and the ready-to-reach performance of super reach ε is executed, so that a big win game state and a small win game state are notified. To maintain a sense of expectation for a high level to be notified in a level notification performance even when a ready-to-reach performance of super reach δ is executed with a rate of state control being lower than that of ready-to-reach performance of super reach ε. It is possible to improve the game interest.

In this embodiment, chance-up coins are given according to the chance-up pattern execution of the chance-up production. Although a form that can suggest that a high level is notified in the production has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance up coin is also given by executing the reach production of super reach ε. That is, it may be possible to suggest that a high level is notified in the level notification effect by executing the reach effect of super reach ε.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. be

For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the image display device 5, the mode of displaying the pending display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended in the first special figure pending storage display area 5D and the second special figure pending storage display area 5U However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 1, as shown in FIG. may be provided with an active display area 5S, and the pending display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be displayed as the active display in the active display area 5S.

Further, in the case where the active display can be displayed in addition to the pending display, a big hit can be obtained according to the display mode of the pending display and the active display, and the timing at which the display mode of the pending display and the active display changes. You may make it the ratio controlled by a game state and a small-hit game state differ.

For example, as shown in FIG. 62(B), for pending display and active display when the variable display result is incorrect, the final display mode is white at a rate of 90%, blue at a rate of 9%, and blue at a rate of 1%. Decide on red by percentage. On the other hand, regarding the pending display and active display when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, the final display mode is white at a rate of 5%, blue at a rate of 15%, red at a rate of 75%, and red at a rate of 75%. Determine the rainbow color by the ratio of

In addition, when the variable display result is wrong and the final display mode of the pending display or active display is determined to be other than white, if the final display mode is blue, the timing of changing to blue is suspended at a rate of 95%. 5% of the time during active display, and if the final display mode is red, the timing of changing to red is determined 50% of the time during pending display, and 50% of the time is active. Decide while viewing. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a big win or a small win and the final display mode of the pending display or active display is determined to be other than white, if the final display mode is blue, the timing of changing to blue is set at a rate of 40%. is determined during pending display, 60% during active display, and if the final display mode is red, the timing for changing to red is determined during pending display at a rate of 20%, and 80%. If the final display mode is rainbow color, the timing of the change to red is determined during pending display at a rate of 10%, and determined during active display at a rate of 90%. .

As described above, when it is possible to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a change effect) that changes the degree of expectation controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state depending on the display mode of the pending display or the active display and the change timing of the display mode may include the change effect in the chance-up effect in the present invention. Furthermore, even if the change effect is included in the chance-up effect, whether or not the chance-up coin is awarded (additionally displayed) may be changed according to the timing at which the display mode of the pending display or the active display changes. good. For example, as shown in FIG. 62(D), when the pending display of the target of the change effect is executed during the pending display (before the variable display of super reach δ and super reach ε is executed). does not grant chance-up coins according to the execution of the change effect (notifies a level in a high level band such as 90 to 99 as a level notification effect at a rate that is not related to the execution of the change effect), and changes If it is executed when the pending display of the target of the effect is displayed as an active display (during the execution of variable display of super reach δ and super reach ε), chance up coins are given according to the execution of the change effect. (Information of a high level band such as 90 to 99 is performed as a level notification effect at a rate corresponding to the execution of the change effect).

By doing so, it becomes clear which of the change in the display mode of the pending display and the change in the display mode of the active display affects the effect result of the level notification effect, thereby confusing the player. It is possible to improve the production effect of the change production while preventing this.

In addition, in this modified example and the above-described embodiment, a form in which variable display can be executed in the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ε in the time saving state was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, In the time-saving state, variable display may be made possible even with a variation pattern of super reach other than the variation patterns of super reach δ and super reach ε. In this way, in the time-saving state super reach δ and super reach ε fluctuation patterns other than the super reach ε fluctuation pattern also when the variable display can be executed, these super reach δ and super reach ε super reach other than the fluctuation pattern During the variable display with the fluctuation pattern, it is possible to execute change effects for both the pending display and the active display, while during the variable display with the super reach δ and super reach ε fluctuation patterns, only the active display It is also possible to make it possible to execute the change effect for the , and not to execute the change effect for the pending display. By doing so, super reach production other than super reach δ and super reach ε is executed in the time saving state, and the game interest can be improved, and the super reach δ and super reach ε are variable in the variation pattern. During display, by making it possible to execute a change effect only for the active display, it is possible to easily draw the player's attention to the active display, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ or the super reach ε, the level is notified by executing the level notification effect during the symbol fixing period, 10 rounds of the jackpot game is executed when the result of the variable display is a jackpot or a small hit in the reward acquisition effect executed during the jackpot game according to the notified level, and variable display is performed up to 99 times after the jackpot game. A form that suggests that the time saving control is executed over and that there is a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure holding memory is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. 63(A) to 63(G) and FIGS. 64(A) to 64(F), a low level such as 9 or 30 is displayed in the level notification effect. When notified, a higher level may be notified in the first to third battles in the reward acquisition presentation.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 65, when the level notified in the level notification effect is the lowest level band such as 1 to 9, the level is higher than when the level notified in the level notification effect is 10 to 49 etc. , a very high level band, such as a level of 90 to 100, may be notified at a high rate. By doing so, even if a low level band level such as 1 to 9 is notified in the level notification effect, the level is changed to a high level band level such as 90 to 100 during the reward acquisition effect. Since it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation for the promotion, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest in the game.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a normal pattern and a chance-up pattern suggesting that the ratio of control to the big-hit game state or the small-hit game state is higher than the normal pattern is provided as the production pattern of the chance-up production. , In some of the chance-up effects, a definite pattern (e.g., rainbow-colored light emission in the button vibration effect) that notifies that it is controlled to a big hit game state or a small hit game state is exemplified. The invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 3, fixed patterns may be provided in other chance-up effects (in FIGS. 66(A) and 66(B), subtitle telop effects and cut As a fixed pattern of the in effect, the form of rainbow color display of the telop and rainbow color display of the cut-in image is exemplified). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 66A and 66B, it is desirable to set the determination ratios of these fixed patterns to a sufficiently low value (for example, 1%) as well as the determination ratios of other effect patterns. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 66(A) and 66(B), when it is possible to decide the rainbow color display of the telop and the rainbow color display of the cut-in image, see FIGS. , the rate at which rainbow-colored chance-up coins are displayed after execution of subtitle telop effects and cut-in effects is much higher than the rate at which chance-up coins in other display modes are displayed (Fig. 66 (C ) and 90% in FIG. 66(D)).

In addition, in this modification 2, after a relatively low level such as 1 to 49 is once notified in the level notification effect, compared to the rate at which level 100 is notified in the level notification effect, finally in the reward acquisition effect The rate at which level 100 is notified may be set high. By doing so, even when a relatively low level such as 1 to 49 is notified in the level notification performance, the player's expectation for the notification of level 100 is effectively maintained. can be done.

In addition, in the examples shown in FIGS. 63(A) to 63(G) and FIGS. 64(A) to 64(F), during the reward acquisition effect, the level notified in the level notification effect is two or more steps higher. By being promoted to the level of the level band, it is possible to accurately increase the player's attention to the increase in the level in the reward acquisition effect. is not limited to, and the level band to be raised in the reward acquisition effect may be only one step.

Furthermore, if a rainbow-colored telop is displayed as a subtitle telop effect, or if a rainbow-colored cut-in image is displayed as a cut-in effect, red or gold telops are displayed as a subtitle telop effect, or As a cut-in effect, rainbow-colored chance-up coins may be additionally displayed at a higher rate than when a red or gold cut-in image is displayed, especially at a rate of more than double. By doing so, when a rainbow-colored telop is displayed as a subtitle telop effect and a rainbow-colored cut-in image is displayed as a cut-in effect (both the subtitle telop effect and the cut-in effect are in the jackpot game state or the small game state). When it is notified that it is controlled to a winning game state), if a rainbow-colored telop is displayed as a subtitle telop effect and a red or gold cut-in image is displayed as a cut-in effect, red as a subtitle telop effect or gold telop is displayed and a rainbow-colored cut-in image is displayed as a cut-in effect, (either the subtitle telop effect or the cut-in effect is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state. is notified), a high-level band level such as 90 to 100 is notified as a level notification effect at a higher rate than the case where is notified), so the player pays attention to the fact that the chance-up effect is executed in a fixed pattern. It is possible to make it possible to improve the game interest.

In addition, in this modification 3, the level notified in the level notification effect is low as the chance-up effect is executed in the effect pattern in which the control to the big win game state or the small win game state is performed at a low rate. It is suggested that the higher the level reported in the level notification performance, the higher the chance-up performance is executed in the performance pattern in which the control to the big win game state or the small win game state is performed at a high rate. In particular, when the chance-up performance is executed with a performance pattern for informing control to the big winning game state or the small winning game state, 2 when the chance-up performance is executed with another performance pattern. It is suggested that the level notified in the level notification effect is high at a rate of twice or more, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern of the chance-up effect is a jackpot game. Even if a plurality of performance patterns with different execution ratios are provided regardless of the state or the ratio of control to the small winning game state, and the level notified in the level notification performance can be suggested simply by which performance pattern is executed. good.

Furthermore, in the present modified example 3 and the above-described embodiment, the number of times the chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern and the level notification effect are notified in accordance with which chance-up pattern each chance-up effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the level notified in the level notification effect is determined only by the number of times the chance-up effect is executed in the chance-up pattern. may suggest.

In addition, in this embodiment, both the ready-to-reach production of super reach δ and the ready-to-reach production of super reach ε are provided with the same introduction part of the production mode, and the development part of different production modes is provided in both the ready-to-reach productions. In the introductory part of both reach effects, it is possible to execute a character display effect in which the effect mode is the same as a chance-up effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 4, character display The effect may be an effect that can be executed in the introductory part of each ready-to-win effect. In this way, the development part (development part A) of the ready-to-reach production of super reach δ and the development part B which is a development part of the ready-to-reach production of super reach ε which is a development part different in production mode from the development part A. By making it possible to execute the character display performance with the same performance mode in (1) and (2), the player can easily recognize the character display performance, so that the performance effect of the character display performance can be accurately given to the player.

In the modification 4, the character display effect is executed in the same manner in the developing part of the ready-to-win effect of super reach δ and the developing part of the ready-to-win effect of super reach ε. However, character display effects that are partially different may be executed in the development part of the ready-to-reach effect of super reach δ and the development part of the ready-to-reach effect of super reach ε.

Further, in this embodiment, variable display can be executed, and when the game ball is controlled to a small winning game state as a result of the variable display, a big winning game is played based on the game ball passing through the second count switch 24 in the big winning opening. Although the embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called 1-type 2-type machine) that can be controlled in state has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display can be executed and the variable display can be performed. As a result, when it is controlled to the jackpot game state, it is possible to execute a game machine (so-called probability variable machine) that is controlled to the probability variable state after the jackpot game state ends, or a variable display, and the jackpot game state as a result of the variable display The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine (a gaming machine having a so-called small-hit rush function) in which the number of game balls that enter the big winning opening in the small-hit game state increases at least in part when controlled.

Incidentally, when the present invention is applied to the above-described definite variable machine, depending on the level notified by the level notification effect of the present invention, the ratio controlled to the definite variable state after the end of the big hit game, It is controlled to the definite variable state after the end of the big hit game A variable number of times of display or the like may be suggested.

Further, when the present invention is installed in a gaming machine having the above-described small-hit rush function, the number of game balls entering the big-winning opening in the small-hit game state after the big-hit game ends increases (shifts to the small-hit rush state). ) etc. may be suggested.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in the introduction part, which is the first half of the reach effect of super reach δ and the reach effect of super reach ε, the ratio of control to the big win game state or the small win game state depending on the display color or the light emission color is changed. Although a form in which the suggested chance-up effect is not executed has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 5, the first half of the reach effect of super reach δ and the reach effect of super reach ε is introduced. In the part, the chance-up effect suggesting the ratio of control to the big win game state or the small win game state by the display color or the light emission color is the second half of the reach effect of super reach δ and the reach effect of super reach ε. It may be possible to execute more parts than the development part. By doing so, not only is it controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state depending on the number of times the chance up performance is executed in the chance up pattern, but also whether the variable display result is a big win or a small win. 10 rounds of jackpot games are executed when it becomes, time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 99 variable displays after the jackpot games, and the variable display result is a jackpot or a small hit in the second special figure reservation memory. This is a performance suggesting that the player's expectation for the presence of a winning pending memory, etc. is held, and that the chance-up performance to be executed is controlled to a big win game state or a small win game state depending on the color. Since it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not there is, the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of the game medium, but the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. In addition, one game is completed by deriving a variable display result to a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of individually identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which prizes can be generated.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect capable of suggesting the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect that is advantageous to the player and that can suggest contents different from the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state;
with
The suggestive effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestive effects,
The plurality of types of suggestive effects are a first type that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state using a specific element, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state using a predetermined element different from the specific element. is classified into a second type that suggests
Each of the suggestive performance classified into the first type and the suggestive performance classified into the second type is expected to be controlled to the advantageous state in a first performance mode and the first performance mode, respectively. It can be executed in a plurality of production modes including the second production mode,
The special production execution means is
As the special effects, it is possible to execute a first special effect and a second special effect suggesting content more advantageous than the first special effect,
The second special effect can be executed at different ratios depending on whether the number of times the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode is the first number of times or the second number of times is greater than the first number of times. and
a case where the suggestive effect classified as the first type is executed in the second effect mode; and a case where the suggestive effect classified as the second type is executed in the second effect mode; The ratio at which the second special effect is executed is different in
A gaming machine characterized by:

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