JP5882832B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that, when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, displays a symbol in a manner that displays a result of a lottery after a symbol change display.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, it is determined whether or not there is a lottery element that is a big hit or a lottery element that is highly likely in the memory that is digested after the big hit game by pre-reading during the big hit game, and so on When a lottery element is present, a gaming machine is known that teaches the fact that a big hit game is being executed (for example, Patent Document 1).

  According to the technique of Patent Document 1, a notice is not executed only when a big hit random number is acquired, but even when there is a random number that is selected as a variation mode that is outlier but highly likely to be a big hit. It is considered that this can be taught during the execution of the game, and the range of effects during the big hit game can be expanded.

  In addition, as a gaming machine of this type, when it is determined that a lottery element that is a big hit has been stored by prefetching, the content of the already stored lottery element is replaced, and each time these lottery elements are consumed, A gaming machine in which a series of stories are displayed toward the lottery element to be prefetched is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 2).

  According to the technique of Patent Document 2, if a video having a story is continuously displayed in each variable display period, the player can determine that the probability that a big hit will occur increases, and thus has a story. It is considered that interest in a moving image can be increased depending on whether the moving image is displayed continuously.

  Further, as another prior art, a technique is disclosed in which a regular version of a story effect and a simplified version of a story effect are prepared in advance (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

  The technique of Patent Document 3 displays a prestored story one story at a time in a big role. For example, if the number of times the third story is displayed, it corresponds to 15 rounds of big hit In this case, the regular version of the story is displayed, and in the case of hitting 2 rounds, the regular version of the digest version is displayed.

  For this reason, according to the technique of Patent Document 3, not only the regular version of the story is simply displayed continuously, but also the simplified version of the story is displayed as appropriate, even if it corresponds to a big hit of two rounds. Since the number of chapters will progress, it is considered that the tiredness of the story production can be suppressed while effectively using the latter chapters.

  Further, as another prior art, in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) called a frequency cut probability change machine, the variation time depends on whether or not the specified number of times within a limit number of times that the high probability time shortening state continues is exceeded. There is a gaming machine having a different (variation pattern) (see, for example, Patent Document 4).

In the technique of Patent Document 4, the variation time in the first half of the high probability time shortening state (ST section) is set shorter than the variation time in the normal time, and the second half is set longer than the variation time in the normal time. .
In general, a player is strongly aware that as the number of fluctuations in a special symbol approaches the maximum number of fluctuations (the number of fluctuations at which the ST section ends), the player moves to a low-probability gaming state by reaching the maximum number of fluctuations. Tend to face. In this regard, according to the technique of Patent Document 4, since the second half of the high probability time shortening state is set to a fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time in the normal time, it is assumed that the maximum fluctuation number is approaching. However, it is considered that the player can face the game while having a sense of expectation that the high probability gaming state is maintained.

JP 2010-246982 A JP 2011-149 A JP 2010-273877 A JP 2011-45444 A

  Each of the above-mentioned prior arts, by pre-reading, suggests subsequent winnings during the execution of the jackpot game, or by devising the contents of the story production, broadening the range of the game machine production, There is an advantage in improving.

  Here, as shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 4, there is a game machine (so-called ST machine) called a frequency cut probability change machine. Such a count cut probability changing machine is a gaming machine in which a high probability state continues after the end of the big hit game, up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). In the case of the number cut probability change machine, after the big hit game is finished, basically it will enter the high probability state at a rate of 100%, so the gameability aiming for the next big hit (rensou) before the predetermined number of times is over It becomes.

  Since the frequency cut probability changer has such a gameability, as a fundamental feature, the chance zone ends when the limit number (ST number) becomes “0”, and as a result, the expectation of consecutive jackpots Will become extremely low, and will shift to a disadvantage for the player.

  In such a turn-off probability change machine, the focus is on how many times the big hit game continues, and if lucky, the range of lottery elements stored during the big hit game after the end of the big hit game There are also cases where the big hit game is continued by winning the internal lottery immediately (so-called “reserved renso”, “reservoir renso”).

In this case, as in the technique of Patent Document 1, a pre-determination process based on prefetching can be executed to produce an effect suggesting that an in-memory game is generated during the execution of the big hit game.
However, there is a problem that the look-ahead effect performed during the big hit game is monotonous and is not interesting. Moreover, such a pre-reading effect is not linked with the effect in the high probability time shortening state, but is an abrupt effect, and there is a risk of getting bored.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of realizing an unprecedented way of showing a storage in a storage game machine in a gaming machine equipped with a count change probability change.

The present invention employs the following means for solving the above problems. In addition, the wording in the following brackets is an illustration to the last, and this invention is not limited to this.
Solution 1: The game machine of the present solution means an internal lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to a player's profit (for example, a profit that an operation opportunity of a variable winning device is generated) when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game. When the internal lottery is executed, a pattern (for example, a symbol visually recognized) is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time, and the internal lottery is displayed (for example, in advance) A symbol display means for stopping and displaying (determining display) the symbol in a manner associated with winning), and changing a predetermined effect symbol corresponding to the symbol variation display by the symbol display means within at least the variation time After executing the variable display effect to be displayed, the symbol effect is executed to execute the stop display effect for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in response to the symbol stop display by the symbol display means. And a special game having a different benefit to be given to the player according to the winning type of the symbol displayed in a stopped state, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner by the symbol display unit. After the special game is executed by the special game execution means and the special game execution means, the internal lottery execution means performs until the number of changes after special game corresponding to the number of times of display of the symbol changes reaches a specific number. At the time of the internal lottery, at least a normal probability of winning a win is transferred from a low probability state to a high probability state of winning with a higher probability than the low probability state, and the lottery opportunity is generated at least at a normal frequency To shift from a non-time shortening state to a time shortening state in which the lottery opportunity can be generated more frequently than this non-time shortening state. High probability time shortening state transition means for transitioning to a higher probability time shortening state, and when transitioning to a high probability time shortening state by the high probability time shortening state transition means, the high probability time shortening state starts and ends Section setting means that divides the section until completion into at least an introduction section, a first half section, and a second half section, and a section effect execution that executes a section presentation that causes at least a friend character and an enemy character to appear in the first half section and the second half section And when the winning result is obtained in the internal lottery in the first half section, the teammate character and the enemy character are battled during execution of the special game, and the symbol display means stops the display. By winning or losing the ally character and the enemy character according to the winning type of the symbol, If the result of winning in the internal lottery is obtained in the latter half section, and the acquired profit teaching effect execution means during special gaming that executes the acquired profit teaching effect during the special game of the content that teaches the magnitude of the profit that can be obtained, While the symbol is changed by the symbol display means, the teammate character and the enemy character are played against each other and the friend character is won by the enemy character, and the symbol display means is stopped and displayed according to the winning type of the symbol. Variations for executing the obtained profit teaching effect during the variation of the content that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by stopping and displaying the effect symbol in a specific winning mode or a winning mode other than the specific winning mode By means of the medium acquired profit teaching effect executing means and the special game acquired profit teaching effect executing means, If the winning result was obtained in the internal lottery in the introduction section after the special game where the effect of winning the game was executed, the winning result was obtained in the internal lottery in the introduction section. During the execution of the special game, which is triggered by this, the enemy character that is different from the enemy character that the teammate character has won battles with the teammate character, and the symbol display means stops the symbol of the symbol Another enemy character battle effect execution means for executing a different enemy character battle effect with a content that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by winning or losing the friend character and the other enemy character according to the winning type And the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character by means of executing the acquired profit teaching effect during the special game. When the winning result is obtained in the internal lottery in the introduction section after the end of the special game that has been executed, the winning result is obtained in the internal lottery in the introducing section During the execution of the special game to be executed, the same enemy character that is the same as the enemy character defeated by the ally character and the ally character are battled, and according to the winning type of the symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means The same enemy character battle effect execution means for executing the same enemy character battle effect of the content that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by winning or losing the friend character and the same enemy character, and the variation Win by the internal lottery in the introduction section after the end of the special game, which is executed after the medium acquisition profit teaching effect is executed When the result is obtained, the symbol display means stops the display by the symbol display means without performing the battle effect by the characters during the change of the symbols by the symbol display means. A non-competitive production execution means for executing a non-competitive production of contents that teach the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by stopping and displaying the production design in a specific winning mode or a winning mode other than the specific winning mode; It is a gaming machine equipped with.

A game by the gaming machine of the present invention proceeds, for example, along the flow shown below.
(1) When a lottery trigger occurs during a game (a prize is generated at the upper start prize opening, a prize is awarded at the lower start prize opening), an internal lottery (special symbol lottery) related to the player's profit is executed. .
(2) When the internal lottery of the above (1) is executed, the symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery. It takes a certain amount of time (fluctuation time and stop display time) from the start of the symbol display to the stop display. Once the symbol display is started, the stop display is completed. The next lottery will not be held until

(3) An effect symbol change display effect (effect symbol scroll display effect) is executed within the change time of (2) above, and an effect symbol stop display effect (effect) within the stop display time of (2) above. The symbol stop display effect) is executed.

(4) When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner according to the above (2), a special game having a different profit to be given to the player is executed according to the winning type of the symbol that is stopped and displayed. For example, if a symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to a 5-round jackpot as a winning type of the symbol, a 5-round jackpot game is executed, and a symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to a 16-round jackpot as a winning type of the symbol. , 16 round big hit game is executed. Special games are basically 5 round jackpots, 16 round jackpot games, etc., but even 16 round jackpots include jackpots and the like that can obtain substantially the same profit as 5 round jackpots.

(5) After the special game according to the above (4) is finished, the low probability state is changed to the high probability state until the post-special game variation count corresponding to the symbol variation display count reaches a specific number (for example, 84 times). In addition to the transition, the non-time shortening state is shifted to the time shortening state. That is, when this process is executed, after the special game is over, the state is shifted to the high probability time shortening state.

  Here, “high probability time shortening state” means that the winning probability of the internal lottery (special symbol lottery) is set to a high probability (for example, low probability of 1/300 → high probability of about 1/30) The winning probability of the lottery (normal symbol lottery) is set to a high probability (for example, low probability of 25/251 → high probability of about 249/251), and the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, 0. 25). Is set to an extended opening time (for example, about 2.5 seconds and opened twice), in which a so-called electric chew support is performed. It is.

(6) And when shifting to the high probability time shortening state according to the above (4), the section from the start to the end of the high probability time shortening state is the introduction section (first section, immediately connected section), the first half It is divided into a section (second section) and a latter half section (third section). For example, if all sections in the high probability time shortening state are 84 fluctuation sections, the introduction section can be the first to fourth fluctuations, and the first half section should be the fifth to 33rd fluctuations. The second half can be from the 35th to the 84th change. In addition, each section of the introductory section, the first half section, and the second half section should have the introduction section first, then the first half section, and finally the second half section. The number of changes in each section should be changed appropriately. Can do. Further, an intermediate section can be provided between the first half section and the second half section.

(7) In the first half section and the second half section of (6) above, a section effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character appear is executed. For this reason, in the first half section and the second half section, the game progresses due to the relationship between the teammate character and the enemy character, and the range of game effects can be expanded accordingly.

[First half section winning]
(8) When winning in the first half of the above (6), an effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other is executed during execution of the special game. Then, according to the winning type of the symbol stopped and displayed in (2) above, the teammate character and the enemy character are won or lost, and the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game is taught by the winning or losing. For example, if a teammate character wins an enemy character, it is transmitted to the player that it is a 16-round jackpot, and if a teammate character is defeated by an enemy character, it is transmitted to the player that it is a 5-round jackpot.

[Lottery selection]
(9) When winning in the latter half of the above (6), during the change of the design, the effect that the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is executed and the effect that the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed. . Then, according to the winning type of the symbols that are stopped and displayed by (2) above, the effect symbols are selected according to a specific winning mode ("7"-"7"-"7") or a winning mode other than the specific winning mode ("7 "5"-"5"-"5" other than "-" 7 "-" 7 "), the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game is taught. For example, if three effect symbols of 7 are collected, it is transmitted to the player that 16 rounds have been won, and if three effect symbols other than 7 are collected, it is transmitted to the player that 5 rounds have been won.

  In this way, in this solution, as a way of showing the magnitude of profits obtained by special games, when winning in the first half section, the size of profits is expressed by the result of the match during the special game, and in the second half section In this case, the size of the profit is expressed by the winning aspect of the production symbol.

  For this reason, when winning in the first half section, the effect during the special game becomes an important effect, and when winning in the second half section, the effect during the change of the symbol becomes an important effect. Therefore, the point to be noticed by the player differs depending on which section is won, and a new game can be exhibited there.

  Then, on the premise of such gameability, when the big hit is made within the range of the lottery elements stored during the big hit game after the end of the big hit game (in the case of consecutive games in the memory), this solution means The following playability is demonstrated.

[First half section winning → Victory production during big role → Introduction section winning]
(10) When winning in the introductory section after the end of the special game in which the effect that the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed according to (8) above, the enemy character that the teammate character won during the execution of the special game An effect is performed in which different enemy characters and teammate characters battle each other. Then, the enemy character battle directing of the content that teaches the magnitude of the profits obtained by the special game by winning or losing the ally character and another enemy character according to the winning type of the symbol stopped and displayed by the above (2) Is executed. For this reason, when another enemy character battle effect is executed, it is possible to give the player the impression that the battle effect continues with a new enemy character.

[First half section elected → Leading medium defeat production → Introduction section elected]
(11) If you win in the introductory section after the end of the special game where the effect that the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character according to (8) above is executed, An effect is performed in which the same same enemy character and teammate character are played against each other. And, by winning or losing a friendly character and the same enemy character according to the winning type of the symbol that is stopped and displayed by (2) above, the same enemy character battle effect that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game Is executed. For this reason, when the same enemy character battle effect is executed, it is possible to give the player an impression that the battle effect continues with the enemy character that was previously defeated. In other words, it is possible to give the player an impression of re-challenge (revenge) on the enemy character that was previously defeated.

[Latter half section winning → Introduction section winning]
(12) When winning in the introductory section after the end of the special game that is executed after execution of the in-flight acquired profit teaching effect in (9) above, the effect of the battle by each character is executed during the change of the symbol Without the display, the profit obtained by the special game can be obtained by stopping and displaying the effect symbol in a specific winning mode or a winning mode other than the specific winning mode according to the winning type of the symbol stopped and displayed in (2) above. A non-competitive effect that teaches the size of the game is executed. For this reason, when a non-competitive performance is executed, it is impossible to give the impression that the battle performance has continued with the enemy character, but for the player, the impression that a big hit game has occurred continuously is given. Can be given.

  As described above, in the present solution, the patterns of the in-memory villa are classified into the following three patterns. In other words, the details of the three patterns are [A] winning in the first half section and performing the winning role in the leading role, and the pattern winning in the introduction section and [B] winning in the first half section and performing the defeating role in leading role The pattern won in the introduction section and the pattern [C] won in the second half section and won in the introduction section.

  In the pattern [A], an effect of playing against another enemy character is executed while the jackpot game is being executed, and in the pattern [B], an effect of playing against another enemy character is executed while the jackpot game is being executed. Is done. In this case, in any case, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the effect of the battle continued.

  On the other hand, in the pattern [C], the effect of the battle by each character is not executed during the change of the symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific winning manner or the like. In this case, it is possible to give the player the impression that the big hit game has continued.

  In this way, according to this solution, how to show the big hit in the state with high probability shortening, how to show the effect during the big hit game, how to show the in-memory renso, By making the way of showing different depending on the situation (type of jackpot and jackpot section), it is possible to realize a novel way to show the recreational memory in the memory and improve gameplay be able to.

  Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present solution solves a plurality of types of variation patterns including a special variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed in advance for the variation pattern of the symbol that is variably displayed by the symbol display unit. A variation pattern determining means for selectively determining one of a plurality of types of the variation patterns defined by the variation pattern defining means when executing the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. And a variation pattern restricting means for restricting the type of the variation pattern that can be selected by the variation pattern determining means to the special variation pattern for the introduction section.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) As for the pattern variation pattern, a plurality of types of variation patterns including a special variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed (for example, a variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed to about 1 second regardless of the number of memories) are defined in advance. Has been.
(2) At the start of symbol variation display, any one variation pattern is selectively determined from among the plurality of variation patterns defined in (1) above.
(3) For the introduction section, the type of variation pattern that can be selected by (2) is restricted to the “special variation pattern” of (1).

As described above, in the present solution, the variation pattern to be selected is limited to the special variation pattern as a result of the regulation of the variation pattern for the introduction section.
Here, since the special variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed, the variation time of the symbol in the introduction section is always a fixed variation time.

In this way, in the present solution, a special variation pattern with a fixed variation time is selected for the introduction section, so that it is possible to ensure a production scale as intended in advance.
Also, by making the variation seconds of the introduction section extremely short (for example, about 1 second), it is possible to achieve high-speed digestion of the lottery elements stored during the big hit game, and enter the first half section The game efficiency can be improved by compressing the time until the game is completed.

  Solving means 3: The gaming machine of the present solving means is the solving means 1 or 2, wherein the introduction section has an upper limit number of lottery elements to be used for the internal lottery after the high probability time shortening state is started. This is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a section until a variable display of the number of times matching the above is executed.

In the gaming machine of the present solution, the introduction section is a section until the variable display of the number of times matching the upper limit number of symbol storage is executed. Here, the maximum number of lottery elements stored is, for example, four per symbol, and if there are two symbols, the upper limit may be eight.
Here, the introduction section can be a section extending over the upper limit number of memories, but this time the introduction section is extended and the entry into the first half section is delayed accordingly. In addition, during the execution of the special game, usually, lottery elements are stored up to the upper limit number of memories, and it is sufficient to set the section up to the upper limit number of memories as the introduction section. On the other hand, if the introduction section is a one-variation limited section or the like, there may be a situation in which the introduction section becomes too short to fully fulfill the role of the introduction section.
Therefore, in the present solution, the role of the introduction section is clarified by setting the introduction section as the section limited to the upper limit number of lottery elements, and each section in the high probability time shortening state is balanced. It can be.

  Solution 4: The gaming machine of the present solution is common during the display of the change of the symbol in each time in the introduction section in the solution means 3 when a result of non-winning is obtained in the introduction section in the internal lottery. By using the effect image, at least the high probability time shortening state transition teaching effect that teaches the transition to the high probability time shortening state is executed, while the winning result is obtained by internal lottery in the introduction section. In the case where the high probability time shortening state transition teaching effect executed during the symbol variation display is interrupted in the middle, the introduction section for executing the winning effect different from the high probability time shortening state transition teaching effect A gaming machine characterized by further comprising performance execution means.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) When a result of non-winning is obtained in the introduction section, it is instructed to shift to at least a high probability time shortening state by using a common effect image during each variation display of the introduction section. A high probability time shortening state transition teaching effect is executed.
(2) On the other hand, when a winning result is obtained in the introduction section, the high-probability time shortening state transition teaching effect of (1) is interrupted halfway and the effect at the time of winning is executed.

  Therefore, according to the present solution, if the winning section is not won, the high probability time shortening state transition teaching effect is executed, so that the player recognizes again that the high probability time shortening state starts from now on. Can be made. Actually, the high probability time shortening state has already been started.

  On the other hand, when winning in the introduction section, the high-probability time shortening state transition teaching effect is interrupted and the effect at the time of winning is executed, which can surprise the player and create a new game Can demonstrate its sexuality.

  Solving means 5: The gaming machine of the present solving means is that in the solving means 4, when the introduction section effect executing means wins in the introduction section after winning in the first half section, the enemy character as the effect at the time of winning On the other hand, when winning in the introduction section after winning in the latter half section, an effect indicating that the profit obtained by the special game is added as the effect at the time of winning is executed. It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) When winning in the introductory section after winning in the first half section, an effect of causing an enemy character to appear as an effect at the time of winning is executed.
(2) On the other hand, when winning in the introduction section after winning in the second half section, an effect indicating that the profit obtained by the special game is added as an effect at the time of winning is executed.

For this reason, according to this solution, in the case of (1), it is possible to give the player an impression that the effect of the battle by each character is continued, and in the case of (2), the special game is continued. An impression can be given to the player before the jackpot game is started.
Therefore, even when winning in the introduction section in the same way, it is possible to change the contents of the effect that is changing depending on whether the previous special game was won in the first half or in the second half The game can be improved by the difference.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when winning in the introduction section after the end of the jackpot game, depending on the situation of the previous jackpot game, the effect of playing each character during the jackpot game is executed, or the battle by each character Since the effect design is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner without executing the effect, it is possible to realize an unprecedented way to show the in-memory recreational resort.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a power-off occurrence check process concretely. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation determination process at the time of acquisition. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of a loss (low probability non-time shortening state and normal area). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of a loss (high probability time reduction state and introduction area). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time reduction state / first half section). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time reduction state / intermediate section). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of a loss (high probability time shortening state / latter half area). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability non-time shortening state / final section). It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortened state / normal section). It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state and introduction section). It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / first half section). It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time reduction state / intermediate section). It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / second half section). It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table (a high probability non-time shortening state and the last section). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol memory | storage area shift process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an area management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big prize opening / closing operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an end process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an area setting process. It is a continuation figure showing an example of a production picture corresponding to change display and stop display of a special symbol. It is a continuation figure showing the flow of reach production performed at the time of big hit (winning). FIG. 22 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big-bodied performance executed during a big hit game when “16 rounds probable big hit” is met (1/2). FIG. 22 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big-bodied performance executed during a big hit game when “16 rounds probable big hit” is met (2/2). It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production of the first half section of battle mode. It is a continuation figure showing the example of production at the time of winning in the first half section of battle mode. It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big-game production performed at the time of winning in the first half section of battle mode (1/2). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed at the time of winning in the first half section of battle mode (2/2). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production of the middle section of battle mode (at the time of non-winning) (1/2). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production (at the time of non-winning) of the middle section of battle mode (2/2). It is a continuation figure showing the example of production (at the time of winning) of the middle section of battle mode. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production of the latter half section of battle mode. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of presentation at the time of winning in the latter half section of battle mode (1/3). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of presentation at the time of winning in the latter half section of battle mode (2/3). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of presentation at the time of winning in the latter half section of battle mode (3/3). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production of the introduction section of battle mode (1/2). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production of the introduction section of battle mode (2/2). It is a continuation figure showing the example of production of the last section of battle mode. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a working memory production management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect design change pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit hour variation production pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the effect pattern selection process at the time of the big hit according to a section. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the fluctuation | variation effect pattern selection process at the time of loss. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | generation pattern selection process at the time of deviation | shift according to a section. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process at the time of variable winning apparatus operation | movement. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a battle character selection effect selection process. It is the table | surface which showed the various parameters and effect content after the big hit game completion. It is the table | surface which showed the production | presentation content at the time of winning in an introduction area.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Among these, the outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which wood is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame assembly 2 uses fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game hall. Are fixed.

  The other glass frame unit 4, tray unit 6, and plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the right edge (left edge in FIG. 2) of the plastic frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, the glass frame unit 4 and the right edge (back side) of the outer frame assembly 2 are each provided with a locking tool (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame assembly 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of a game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates to open the glass frame unit 4 and the tray unit 6 together with the plastic frame assembly 7. It becomes a state. When these are entirely opened from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the glass frame unit 4 is unlocked while the plastic frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. Further, when the glass frame unit 4 is opened, a lock mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 6 is exposed. If the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the plastic frame assembly 7.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board unit 8 as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically oval window 4a formed at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 in an openable / closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and this game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the game board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape projecting from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper dish 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower plate 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper plate 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are separated from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. It is paid out to the dish 6b or the lower dish 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  Further, an upper dish ball removal lever 6d is installed on the front surface of the tray unit 6 in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal button 6e is provided in the center of the lower dish 6c. is set up. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by sliding the upper plate ball removing lever 6d leftward, for example. Further, the player can, for example, push down the lower dish ball removal button 6e to drop the game balls stored in the lower dish 6c downward and discharge them. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6. The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises along the left edge of the game board unit 8, and is guided into an outer band (not shown) and thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill.

[Configuration of the board]
In the game area 8a, a starting gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 24, an upper starting winning port 26, a variable starting winning device 28, a variable winning device 30, and the like are installed. The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, or the normal winning ports 22, 24, the upper starting winning port 26, and the variable starting winning device during operation. Win 28 (enter a ball). The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the winning game balls are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through a through hole formed in the game board.

  The variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner), and accordingly, the lower start winning port 28a can be awarded. (Ordinary electric appliance). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right movable pieces 28b, and these movable pieces 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown in the figure, the left and right movable pieces 28b are in the closed position with the tip facing upward, and at this time, winning to the lower start winning opening 28a is impossible (a state in which there is no gap through which game balls can flow). ing. On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right movable pieces 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width of the lower start winning port 28a is expanded to the left and right. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can flow in, and generates a win to the lower start winning port 28a. The arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed in the game board unit 8 is basically a mode in which it is easy to guide the flow of the game ball toward the variable start winning device 28, but the game ball is always The flow does not flow into the variable start winning device 28, but the flow is generated randomly.

  The variable winning device 30 operates when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning) and wins a big winning opening (no reference sign). Make it possible (special electric equipment, special winning event generation means). The variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a, and this opening / closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, winning in the big winning opening is always impossible (the big winning opening is closed). When the variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge as a hinge, thereby opening the large winning opening (open state). During this time, the variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, and can generate an event of winning a prize winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the special winning opening.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32. In addition, all game balls that have been driven into the game area 8a, including the game balls won in the upper start prize opening 26, the variable start prize device 28, and the variable prize device 30, are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8. . The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

  The game board unit 8 is provided with, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a at the lower right position in the window 4a, as well as a first special symbol display device 34 and a second special symbol display device 35. A first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, a second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a, and a game state display device 38 are provided (normal symbol display means, special symbol display means, lottery element storage means). Of these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs).

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (lower right position in the window 4a). The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variation state and stop state of the special symbol by, for example, 7 segment LEDs (with dots), respectively (symbol display means).

  Further, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a have 0 to 4 each, for example, depending on a display mode constituted by a combination of extinction or lighting and blinking of two lamps (LED). Is stored (memory number display means). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are turned off, 0 stored number is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is turned on, 1 stored number is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is stored. For example, four are displayed.

  The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is changed to the display mode after being incremented one by one in the sense of memorizing that a winning is generated each time a game ball flows into the upper start winning opening 26. (Up to a maximum of four), every time the change of the special symbol is started with the winning, the display mode is changed by one by one. The second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is incremented by one in the sense of memorizing that a winning occurs each time a game ball flows into the variable starting winning device 28 (lower starting winning port). It changes to the display mode (up to a maximum of 4), and changes to the display mode after being reduced by one each time the change of the special symbol is triggered by the winning. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first start symbol 26 is in a state where the first special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). Even if a game ball flows in, the display mode does not change. In addition, when the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port) in a state in which the second special symbol can already start to change (during stop display). The display mode does not change even if a game ball flows into (). That is, the number of memories (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of each special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, 35a is the number of winnings that have not yet started to change in the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Represents.

  The game state display device 38 includes four LEDs corresponding to, for example, jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38c, and a short time state display lamp 38d. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol are described. The symbol operation memory lamp 35a and the game state display device 38 are attached to the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[Other configuration of game board unit: see FIG. 1]
Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with the effect unit 40 from the center position to the right side portion. The effect unit 40 has an upper edge portion 40a that functions as a guide member that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and includes various decorative parts 40b and 40c on the inner side. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board unit 8 by three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a stunning operation by emitting transmitted light from, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like). . In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols. . In this way, the game board unit 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface (design of a cell plate (not shown)) and the decoration of the effect unit 40.

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball that has rolled on the rolling stage 40e will eventually flow into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40f is formed at the center of the rolling stage 40e. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40f easily flows into the upper start winning opening 26 directly below the ball discharge path 40f. Become.

  In addition, a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) is attached to the interior of the effect unit 40 together with a movable body 40g (for example, a heart-shaped ornament). The effect movable body 40g can execute an effect accompanied by an operation of a tangible object in addition to an effect using an image by the liquid crystal display 42 and an effect by a light emitter. Due to the effects using these movable bodies 40g, it is possible to demonstrate appealing power different from the effects using two-dimensional images. A production example using the movable body 40g will be described later.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
In the glass frame unit 4, glass frame top lamps 46 and 48 and glass frame side lamps 50 are installed at a plurality of locations so as to surround the glass unit 8 as components for production. In addition, a tray lamp 52 is installed in the tray unit 6, and the tray lamp 52, the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, and the glass frame side lamp 50 are integrally connected on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in appearance. Designed as if it were.

  The various lamps 46 to 52 described above perform effects by, for example, light emission (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like) of built-in LEDs. In addition, a pair of left and right glass frame speakers 54 and a glass frame middle speaker 55 are built in the center of the glass frame unit 4, and the saucer speaker 6 has a saucer speaker 56 on the right side of the lower plate 6c. Built in. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 (operation input receiving means) is installed at a position in front of the upper tray 6b. The player operates the effect switching button 45 to switch the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42), for example, while the symbol is changing, during the big hit confirmation display, or during the big hit game It is possible to generate some effects (various notice effects, probable promotion effects, etc.).

  Further, a jog dial 45a is installed around the effect switching button 45 so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input receiving means, rotary selector). The player can select a favorite enemy character image from among a plurality of enemy character images displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, for example, by rotating the jog dial 45a.

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 4).

  The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference sign), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is an interface for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game of the pachinko machine 1 is performed. Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the progress state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. ing.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. In addition, the ground wire 166 is connected to a ground terminal that is also installed in the island facility, thereby securing the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 (main control computer) that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. Yes. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74, a RAM ( RWM) 76 and other semiconductor memories are integrated as an LSI. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for the big symbol determination of the special symbol lottery or the normal symbol lottery, and the random number generated here is generated. Is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with an upper start winning port switch 80, a lower start winning port switch 82, and a count switch 84 corresponding to the upper start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30, respectively. ing. Each start winning port switch 80, 82 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the upper start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a). The count switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 30 (large winning opening) and counting the number. Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a winning port switch 86 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning ports 22 and 24. Here, a configuration using a common winning opening switch 86 for all the normal winning openings 22 and 24 is given as an example, but for example, separate winning opening switches 86 are installed on the left and right sides of the board, and the left winning opening switch is provided. In 86, a winning of a game ball for the normal winning ports 22, 24 located on the left side of the board surface is detected, and in the right winning port switch 86, a winning of a game ball in the normal winning port 24 located on the right side of the board surface is detected. Also good.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). In the present embodiment, a winning detection signal from the gate switch 78, the count switch 84, and the winning opening switch 86 is transmitted via the panel relay terminal plate 87 and the panel relay terminal plate 87 due to the configuration of the game board unit 8. Are provided with wiring patterns and connection terminals for relaying each winning detection signal.

  The above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a and game The state display device 38 is controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 35, and 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, and 35a are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the display substrate 89 through the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a big prize opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. These solenoids 88 and 90 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open and close (activate) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 respectively. The solenoids 88 and 90 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. Then, a contact signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door opening information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is equipped (special privilege grant means). The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the above external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full tank switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. Further, when the lower plate 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, so that even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the launch control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Further, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs an operation of continuously (intermittently) launching the game balls one by one toward the game area 8 as described above. Note that the game ball is fired at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. To do. In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). In addition, switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 are mounted on the lending / return switch board 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended. And the return switch board 123 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120 to the CR unit. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. In addition, when no valuable medium is inserted into the CR unit, or when the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (value medium). Display for urging the user to input.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 (effect control computer) as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered with the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp drive circuit 132 and an acoustic drive circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 to emit various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. Or a process of actually outputting sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  The effect control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other via, for example, a communication harness (not shown). However, the communication between these is performed only in one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the reverse direction is not performed. The communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus widths of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and each driver IC (I / O). A serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, and the tray lamp 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board unit 8. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30, or the like. Here, although the example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136 is given, a saucer illuminated board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is interposed via the saucer illuminated board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output. .

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, and 56. Also, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is sent to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Entered. Furthermore, the jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. . In addition, although the example which connected the effect switch button 45 and the jog dial 45a to the glass frame decor substrate 136 is given here, when the above-described saucer decor board is installed, the effect switch button 45 and the jog dial 45a are the saucer decor. It may be connected to the substrate.

  In addition, a panel board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a movable body solenoid 57 is connected to the panel board 138 in addition to the panel lamp 53. The movable body solenoid 57 drives the movable body 40g via a link mechanism (not shown), for example. The driving signal from the lamp driving circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 and the movable body solenoid 57 via the panel electric decoration board 138, respectively.

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display screen is visible through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board unit 8. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cold cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using various lamps 46 to 53 and speakers 54, 55, and 56 as described above, and production control by image display using the liquid crystal display 42. . The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data on the VRAM 156 for each frame (still image per unit time) in a frame buffer, and each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 is expanded based on the buffered image data. Drive individually.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 (power supply control means) is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 164 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  5 and 6 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: Also, the main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the previous power-off occurrence.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when the working memory number is increased, and the action memory number. (Decrease effect command, count counter remaining command, special game state designation command, etc.). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the operation memory count effect display mode, the sound output content, and the various lamps being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. Light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. Further, the main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 6 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in drive voltage). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the big prize opening solenoid 90, etc., and the entire area excluding the backup validity judgment flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76. Is backed up, and the sum result value is stored in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the above effective value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, jackpot determined random numbers (hardware random numbers) and various random numbers excluding hit determined random numbers (hardware random numbers) corresponding to ordinary symbols (for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) Is generated in the program. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range by another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 8). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter (all The random number of may not be the target). The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 8), and therefore overlap (conflict) ) To prevent the above). As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit determined random number and the hit determined random number are hardware random numbers generated by the random number generator 75, and the update cycle is faster than the timer interrupt cycle (for example, several ms). Since it is (for example, several μs), it is not necessary to update the big hit determined random number and the initial value of the hit determined random number.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this processing are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 8). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a procedure example of the power-off occurrence check process.
Step S130: First, the main control CPU 72 sets a condition for checking the occurrence of power interruption. This check condition can be set as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output, for example.

  Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power-off detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power-off detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly illustrated, the main power-off detection switch is mounted on the main controller 70, for example, and this main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is monitored. When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power-off detection signal is output. Note that the main power-off detection switch may be built in the power control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power-off detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

  Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether or not the result is 0. If the on-counter value is not yet 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and reconfirms the main power-off detection switch input port. When the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S136.

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the test signal terminal and the command control signal in addition to the output port corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the big prize opening solenoid 90 as described above.

Step S138, Step S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76 in units of 1 byte, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. .
Step S142: When the calculation of the sum is completed for all the areas (Step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU 72 stores “01H” indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop, and stops all other processes in preparation for shutting off the main power supply. After the main power is cut off, the backup power is supplied from a backup power circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70), so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power is turned off. Held without. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum added) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. The stored memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming the normality of the checksum in the previous reset start process (FIG. 5).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, an input state (ON / OFF) of a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and a winning detection signal from the upper starting winning port switch 80, the lower starting winning port switch 82, the count switch 84, and the winning port switch 86. Lead.

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the determination of an event occurring during the game is made based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning opening switch 80, and the lower starting winning opening switch 82. Depending on the event that occurred, further processing is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 or the lower starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 performs internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that an event that triggers the event (lottery opportunity) has occurred. Further, when a passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Of these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, or the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 34. (2) The variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 35 are controlled, and the operation of the variable winning device 30 is controlled according to the display result. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and operates the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. Or control. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204). The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece actuating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls is issued. Output.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in port output request buffer.

  In this embodiment, among the various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. Various jackpot information can be provided (external information signal output means). In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) or internal Recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate a small hit (a hit where the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a “big hit” even if it is not winning Can be aggregated and managed. Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently hit Or can recognize whether or not each symbol is currently in a shortened state of the symbol variation time. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail.

  Step S209: Further, the main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). These are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol. The lighting state of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, etc. is controlled. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer is output to the port in the previous special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206). The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs the drive signals, test signals, and the like of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special prize opening solenoid 90 stored in the port output request buffer to the port.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) in steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processing are incorporated in the main loop of the CPU and executed. There are also known programming examples.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 8). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol (the first event is generated). When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input (second event occurs) from the lower start winning port switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Here again, the details of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no input of a winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 30 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current number of normal symbol working memories is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, obtains a random number per normal symbol To do. Further, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol operation memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 8).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 9). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (the number of sets) of big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections (for example, 2 bytes each) for each symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol), and each section contains a big hit decision random number and a big hit symbol random number. Each can be stored as a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the upper limit (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 9). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol operation memory number counter is stored, for example, in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 8).

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of first lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. In the case where the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S34: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random value related to the variation condition of the first special symbol (variation pattern determination element acquisition). means). Similarly, these random number values are acquired by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. Then, when the main control CPU 72 acquires the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, it saves them in the transfer destination address.

  Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and these random numbers are stored in the empty section in the area. Are stored as a set (storage means). The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section. Note that the random number storage area is read out in a FIFO (First In First Out) format.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is in operation of the time reduction function or whether it is a big hit. If the time reduction function is not in operation other than the big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S37 and S38. If the time reduction function is in operation or is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the pre-reading effect is not performed during the big hit. In addition, when the operation memory of the first special symbol and the operation memory of the second special symbol both remain except during the big hit, the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol (the second special symbol). This is because the operation of the variable start winning device 28 is performed frequently, especially during the operation of the time shortening function. In addition, while the time shortening function is activated, the special symbol variation time is shortened, and the normal symbol winning probability is high (for example, low probability is about 25/251 → about 249/251), and In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, about 10 seconds when not in operation → about 1 second) and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, about 0.3 seconds when not in operation → 2 .5 seconds), and the number of times of release increases (for example, increases from 1 to 2 when not in operation), so that the game ball can be fired for a long time (all memory of normal symbols is interrupted and variable) As long as the change of the second special symbol is prioritized, the operation memory is less likely to be interrupted (so-called electric chew support) unless the start winning device 28 is interrupted for a period of time until the operation is stopped. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be determined (fluctuated) in the order in which the prizes are generated, without providing a priority order. Note that step S36 may be divided into, for example, step S36a for determining “time reduction function in operation” and step S36b for determining “big hit”.

  Step S37: When the time shortening function is not activated (step S36: No), the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the first special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the first special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, and thereby the production contents This is for determination (so-called “look ahead”). The specific processing contents will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S38: After returning from the at-acquisition effect determination process, the main control CPU 72 next sets the upper bytes (for example, “B8H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command for the first special symbol. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the first special symbol”. Since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), the upper byte is combined with the lower byte, for example. Will be generated.

  Step S38a: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. Specifically, for the preceding value (for example, “BBH”) of the upper byte representing the type of command, a 1-word length in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte. A production command is generated. At this time, for the lower byte, the second place is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “result (change information) due to increase in number of working memories”. That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, it indicates that the current working memory number has become “01H” as a result of increasing by one from the previous working memory number “00H”. Similarly, if the lower byte is “02H” to “04H”, it is increased by one from the previous working memory numbers “01H” to “03H”, so that the current working memory number is “02H” to “02H”. 04H ". The preceding value “BBH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

  Step S39: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the special figure destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38, the effect command for increasing the number of working memories generated in step S38a, and the start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124. (Memory number notification means).

  When the above procedure is completed or the first special symbol operation memory number has reached 4 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 9). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S40: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol actuated memory number counter represents the number (number of sets) of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter reaches the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 9). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S41 and thereafter.

  Step S41: The main control CPU 72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similarly to the previous step S31 (FIG. 10), the lighting state of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 8) based on the counter value added here. Will be.

  Step S42: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of second lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S32 (FIG. 10) described above.

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S33 (FIG. 10) described above.

  Step S44: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number regarding the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 (variation pattern determination element acquisition means). The acquisition of these random values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 10) described above.

  Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and these random numbers in the empty section in the area Are stored as a set (storage means). The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 10) described above.

  Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is a big hit. If it is not a big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S46 and S47. Conversely, if it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the pre-reading effect is not performed during the big hit.

  Step S46: When it is other than big hit (step S45a: No), next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the second special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of the change) based on the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number of the second special symbol obtained in the previous steps S42 to S44, respectively, It is for judging. Here, it is determined only in the previous step S45a whether or not the big hit is made, and the operating state of the time reduction function is not determined. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game other than the big hit, the first special In order to change the second special symbol over the symbol, the result of the internal lottery is determined in advance for the second special symbol, regardless of the operating state of the time reduction function, except during the big hit, and the result is pre-readed. This is because it can be used. The specific processing contents will be described later.

  Step S47: After returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper byte (for example, “B9H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the second special symbol”. Similarly, since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous effect determination processing at the time of acquisition (step S46), for example, one word is synthesized by combining the upper byte with the lower byte. A long command will be generated.

  Step S48: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for increasing the number of working memories with respect to the second special symbol. Here, a one-word-length production command in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) representing the command type. Is generated. Similarly, for the second special symbol, the second place of the lower byte is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “a result of an increase in the number of working memories (change information)”. it can. The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is a working memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S49: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. As a result, preparation for transmitting a special figure destination determination effect command, an operation command for increasing the number of operating memories, a start opening winning sound control command, and the like regarding the second special symbol to the effect control device 124 is performed (memory number notification means). . When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9).

[Acquisition process during acquisition]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of the effect determination process at the time of acquisition. The main control CPU 72 executes this acquisition effect determination process in the first special symbol memory update process and the second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 10 and step S46 in FIG. 11) (predetermined determination). Execution means). As described above, this process is executed for each of the first special symbol (when winning the upper start winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when winning the variable start winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to a process related to the first special symbol and a process related to the second special symbol. Hereinafter, the contents of the processing will be described along each procedure.

  Step S50: The main control CPU 72 sets the lower byte (for example, “00H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command (point determination information). The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (at the time of loss).

  Step S52: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot determination random number as the first determination random value. The random numbers to be loaded here are those stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 10) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 11). .

  Step S54: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (here, the lower limit value or less) (lottery result destination determining means). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register, and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is 0 or a positive value from the value of the flag register, for example. As a result, if the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S80.

  Step S80: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern information preliminary determination process at the time of deviation (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the variation pattern destination determination command described above for the variation time at the time of disconnection. In the variation pattern destination determination command generated here, prior determination information regarding the variation time (or variation pattern number) particularly when the “time reduction function” is activated is reflected. For example, if the current state is when the “time reduction function” is activated, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the “out-of-reach fluctuation fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)” based on the loaded reach determination random number. Judge whether there is. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to “outlier reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “short-time / non-shortening fluctuation time”. In the case of reach variation, it is also possible to determine a “reach group (type of reach)” from the reach mode random number and generate a variation pattern destination determination command from the result. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to the “outlier reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “short / mid-shortening fluctuation time”. Alternatively, if the current state is when the “time reduction function” is inactive (low probability state), the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the “normally out of reach reach fluctuation” based on the loaded reach determination random number. It is determined whether or not. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to “normally deviation reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normally deviation reach fluctuation time”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to “normally deviation reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normal deviation fluctuation time”. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above. In this process, the main control CPU 72 may generate a change pattern destination determination command for the change pattern at the time of small hit, similarly to the above-described process at the time of loss.

  When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 ends the acquisition-time effect determination process, and returns to the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12). On the other hand, if it is determined in the previous step S54 that the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but within the range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S56.

  Step S56: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when there is a winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although the fluctuation has not yet started. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, if the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to “probability variation”, for example, the probability state schedule flag “A0H” is set. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a high probability state is to be set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the jackpot determined random number acquired after the jackpot determined random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, and the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to "non-probable (normal) symbol", the probability state For example, “01H” is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a normal (low) probability state is set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit determination random number acquired after this big hit determination random number. If the winning value does not exist in the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). Further, the value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example. Here, an example is given in which the advance hit determination is strictly performed using the “probability state schedule flag”. However, when the advance hit determination is simply performed based on the current probability state, step S56 and the subsequent steps are performed. Step S58, step S60, step S62, step S76, etc. may be omitted.

  If the probability state schedule flag has not yet been set (step S56: No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S66.

  Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the comparison value for the next low probability (normal time) in the A register. The low probability comparison value is also defined in advance according to the winning probability at the low probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  Step S68: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the “current probability state flag”. This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (probably changing), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is a high probability (probably changing), the value “01H” is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low (normally), the value of the state flag is reset (“00H”). ").

  Step S70: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded current special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high probability (No Then, step S64 is executed.

  Step S64: The main control CPU 72 sets a comparative value for high probability. As a result, the low-probability comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high probability comparison value is defined in advance according to the winning probability at the high probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not yet set and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability and the next step S72 is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not represent a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

  Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is out of the winning value range (lottery result destination determination means). That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Similarly, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is a negative value (<0) from the value of the flag register, and if the result is that the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes) ), The main control CPU 72 executes the above-described variation pattern information preliminary determination process (step S80). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but is within the range (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S74.

  Step S74: The main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot symbol type determination process. This process is for determining the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit decision random number. For example, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot symbol random number for each symbol stored in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 10) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 11). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as in step S54 described above, and it is determined from the result whether the jackpot type corresponds to “non-probable variation (normal) symbol” or “probability variation symbol”. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

  Step S76: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents “non-probable change (normal) symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “01H” in the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value represents “probability variation symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “A0H” in the probability state schedule flag. As a result, in the subsequent processing, it is determined that “flag set has been completed” in step S56.

  Step S78: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. As the special symbol destination determination value, for example, “01H” is set when it corresponds to “non-probable (normal) symbol”, and “A0H” is set when it corresponds to “probable variation”. In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data “00H” set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

  Step S79: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern information prior determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the above-described variation pattern destination determination command for the variation time at the big hit. In the variation pattern destination determination command generated here, for example, prior determination information related to the reach variation time (or variation pattern number) at the time of big hit is reflected. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above.

  The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set (before the internal first hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed. However, when the previous hit determination is performed only with the current probability state as described above, it is not necessary to execute the following step S56, step S58, step S60, step S62, and step S76.

  Step S56: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that a value has already been set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), it next executes step S58.

  Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets a low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

  Step S60: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads a “probability state schedule flag”. The probability state schedule flag is for setting a probability state in a subsequent determination based on the immediately preceding determination result as described above, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. . If the probability state based on the immediately preceding destination determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), “A0H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag as described above. If the probability state based on is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), “01H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

  Step S62: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high-probability schedule (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high-probability schedule ( No) Next, step S64 is executed, and a comparative value for high probability is set.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is a high probability, the next step S72 and subsequent steps after rewriting the comparison value for the high probability. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a schedule with a high probability but a schedule with a normal (low) probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 performs a step. S64 is skipped and the subsequent step S72 and subsequent steps are executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make a prior jackpot determination in consideration of subsequent changes in internal state (normal probability state → high probability state, high probability state → normal probability state) based on the previous determination result. .

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 10) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a variable winning device management process. This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of (Step S5000). First, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started changing display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed with reference to the flag one by one. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation to prepare conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5000: The variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a 16-round big hit mode, an opportunity to shift from a normal state until then to a big hit gaming state (a special gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set in the variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the variable winning device management process, the large winning opening solenoid 90 is excited for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until nine winnings are counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, 5 times, 16 times), As a result, the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 30 to win the game balls intensively, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls (special game execution means). Note that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 at the time of the big win is referred to as “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 16 times, these may be collectively referred to as “16 rounds”. In the present embodiment, not only 16 round big hits but also multiple types of 5 round big hits are provided as the big hit types. Moreover, about 16 round big hits and 5 round big hits, a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) may be provided therein.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening / closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 performs the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 for one round. Each time it is finished, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big player) only for that round.

  When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduction state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, time reduction function operation flag) ( High probability time shortening state transition means). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about ten times higher than usual (specific game state transition means, high probability state transition means, high probability state setting means). Further, in the “time reduction state”, the time reduction function is activated, and the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability as described above, and the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is reduced. Is extended and the number of times of opening increases (so-called electric Chu support is performed). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for the above “16 round jackpot”, for example, (1) “16 round probable jackpot” is provided as a plurality of winning types (there may be more). In addition to the “16 round jackpot”, (2) “5 round probability variable jackpot” is provided as a plurality of winning types (there may be more).

  The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, “16 round probability variation jackpot” corresponds to the jackpot of “16 round probability variation symbol”, and “5 round probability variation jackpot” corresponds to the jackpot of “5 round probability variation symbol”. Therefore, hereinafter, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

[16 rounds probable design]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “16 round probability variation symbol” in the previous special symbol stop display processing, an opportunity to shift from the normal state to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). . In this case, a special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until the 16th round. The jackpot game of this “16-round probability variation pattern” is to give 16 rounds (prize balls) to the player. Further, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. In this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the game up to that point, the “time reduction function” is activated after the big hit game is finished, so that the “time reduction state” is transferred. A privilege is given to the player.

[5-round probability variation pattern]
In addition, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “5-round probability variation symbol” in the previous special symbol stop display processing, an opportunity to shift from the normal state to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game execution) means). In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until the fifth round. The big hit game of the “5-round probability variation pattern” is to give the player 5 balls (prize balls) for 5 rounds. Further, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. In this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the game up to that point, the “time reduction function” is activated after the big hit game is finished, so that the “time reduction state” is transferred. A privilege is given to the player.

  In any case, if the winning symbol falls under any of the above “16-round probability variation symbols” or “5-round probability variation symbols”, the player is given a privilege to shift the internal state to the “high probability state” after the big hit game ends. Is granted. In addition, if the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state” and the winning symbol at that time corresponds to either “16 round probability variation symbol” or “5 round probability variation symbol”, the “high probability state” will be maintained even after the jackpot game ends. Is continued (resumed).

[Small hits]
Further, in the present embodiment, small wins are provided as winning types other than non-winning. When winning a small winning game, a small winning game is performed separately from the big winning game, and the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed (special game executing means). That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit state in the special symbol stop display process, the small hit game (the variable winning device 30 is activated in the normal probability state or the high probability state). (Game) is executed (in this embodiment, no small hit is set for the second special symbol). In such a small win game, the variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but hardly wins a big winning opening. In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability variation function” does not operate and the “time reduction function” does not operate, so “high probability state” and “time reduction state” The privilege to transfer to is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win a small hit in the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” will not end after the game of that small hit, and even if you win a small hit in the “time reduction state” The “time reduction state” does not end after the end of the small hit game (except when the upper limit is reached). In the present embodiment, the game specification for setting a small hit is used, but it may be a game specification for not setting a small hit.

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. At the time of return, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on).

  On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 preferentially reads out the lottery random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, which corresponds to the second special symbol. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol. In addition, the program which reads a random number in the order memorize | stored simply may be sufficient, without providing the priority order according to such special symbols. Further, in this processing, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value from the working memory number counter (the one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, which has been subjected to the random number shift) stored in the RAM 76, and subtracts it. The later value is set to “Number of working memories at start of change”. Thereby, the display mode of the number stored by the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 8). . When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (internal lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal probability state. The If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution). means). The “small hit” here is other than non-winning (out of), but is different from “big hit”. That is, “big hit” generates an opportunity (game milestone) to shift to the above “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small hit” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the variable winning device 30 as in the case of “big hit”. The range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), or may be the same. In any case, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance in the program. Each of them may be written in the ROM 74, read out, and the big hit determination may be performed while comparing with the random value.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of losing) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the center It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the lighting display of the bar "-"). In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the fluctuation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol (fluctuation pattern selection means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss differs depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “time reduction state”. Check if it exists. In the “time reduction state”, except for the case where reach fluctuation is basically performed, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is set to a shortened time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) (shortening fluctuation time determination means) ). In addition, even if not in the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is based on, for example, “the number of operating memories at the start of fluctuation display (0 to 3)” set in step S2200, except when the reach fluctuation is performed. (For example, the number of working memories at the start of variable display 0 to about 12.5 seconds, the number of operating memories at the start of variable display 1 to about 8 seconds, the number of operating memories at the start of variable display 2 to 5 → About 3 seconds, the number of working memories at the start of variable display is 3 → 2.5 seconds). Note that the symbol stop display time at the time of disconnection is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of disconnection) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is a non-winning result, for example, a “reach effect” is generated and the control is performed so that the “reach effect” is not generated. It is said. The “variation pattern selection table at the time of loss” preliminarily defines variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of effects such as “non-reach effect” and “reach effect”. One of the fluctuation patterns is selected from the inside. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, and the like.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of sections corresponding to the gaming state are prepared, and the content of the variation pattern selected according to the staying section is also different. The following is an overview of the various sections.

(1) Normal section It is in a low probability state with respect to the special symbol lottery, and is also in a low probability state (state without electric Chu support) with respect to the normal symbol lottery. When the player starts playing with the pachinko machine 1, the game proceeds from the normal section.

(2) Introductory section When the special symbol lottery is in a high probability state, the normal symbol lottery is also in a high probability state (with electric Chu support), and the number of fluctuations after the special game takes a value of “1 to 4” It is.

(3) First half section When the special symbol lottery is in a high probability state, the normal symbol lottery is also in a high probability state (with electric support), and the number of fluctuations after the special game takes a value of “5-33” It is.

(4) Intermediate section This is a case where the special symbol lottery is in a high probability state, the normal symbol lottery is also in a high probability state (with electric support), and the number of fluctuations after the special game takes a value of “34”. .

(5) Second half section When the special symbol lottery is in a high probability state, the normal symbol lottery is also in a high probability state (with electric Chu support), and the number of fluctuations after the special game takes a value of “35 to 84” It is.

(6) Final section When the special symbol lottery is in a high probability state, the normal symbol lottery is in a low probability state (state without electric Chu support), and the number of fluctuations after the special game takes a value of “85 to 88” It is.

  These various sections are sections managed by the main control CPU 72, and the main control CPU 72 determines a variation pattern according to the stay section (section setting means). Confirmation of the current stay section can be realized by confirming the section management status. Here, the “section management status” is a variable that holds an identification number corresponding to each section, the value is set after the end of the big hit game, and the value is updated when a specific number of fluctuations is reached. Is done. A unique identification number is assigned to each section, and the main control CPU 72 can confirm the current stay section by referring to the value of the section management status.

[Example of variation pattern selection table for loss]
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (low probability non-time shortened state / normal section).
This selection table is a table that is used when the low probability non-time shortened state (normal section) is off (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “1” to “8” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  Fluctuation pattern numbers “1” to “5” correspond to fluctuation patterns that are out of reach without performing a reach effect, and fluctuation pattern numbers “6” to “8” are fluctuation patterns that are out of reach after reaching. It corresponds. The variation pattern selection table may have different table contents depending on the number of operation memories at the start of variation (the same applies hereinafter).

  Here, the length of the set fluctuation time is greatly different between the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern. That is, the “non-reach variation pattern” basically corresponds to a short variation time (for example, about 3.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds depending on the number of working memories), whereas the “reach variation pattern” This corresponds to a long fluctuation time (for example, about 30 seconds to 150 seconds) more than twice as long.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “2” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time shortening state / introduction section).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the introduction section of the high probability time shortening state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means).
Here, the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation in the introduction section of the high probability time shortening state is set to the same fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time is about 1 second, for example) in order to realize high-speed fluctuation. In the table configuration, a predetermined variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern 101) is selected.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “101” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value. The non-reach fluctuation pattern 101 is a special fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is fixed, and the fluctuation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time shortened state / first half section).
This selection table is a table to be used at the time of losing in the first half section of the high probability time shortening state (in the case of non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “21” to “28” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  All of the variation pattern numbers “21” to “28” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without a reach effect. However, since the variation pattern numbers “21” to “28” are non-reach variations due to time shortening variations, a shortened variation time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) is set as the variation time in the normal state. .

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “22” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / intermediate section) at the time of loss.
This selection table is a table to be used at the time of losing in the intermediate section of the high probability time shortening state (when it is not won) (fluctuation pattern defining means).
Here, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the deviation in the intermediate section in the high probability time shortening state is set to the same fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time is about 30 seconds, for example) in order to secure the production scale in the intermediate section. The selection table has a table configuration for selecting one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern 41).

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “41” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value. The non-reach fluctuation pattern 41 is a special fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is fixed, and the fluctuation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time shortening state / second half section).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the latter half section of the high probability time shortening state (in the case of non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “61” to “68” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “61” to “65” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers “66” to “68” are variation patterns that are out of reach after reaching. It corresponds. However, since the variation pattern numbers “61” to “65” are non-reach variations due to time shortening variations, a shortened variation time (for example, about 3.0 seconds) is set as the variation time in the normal state. .

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “62” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability non-time shortened state / final section).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of a loss in the last section of the high probability non-time shortened state (when it is a non-winning state) (variation pattern defining means).
Here, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the deviation in the last section of the high probability non-time shortened state is set to the same fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time is, for example, about 20 seconds) in order to secure the production scale in the last section. This selection table has a table configuration for selecting one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern 81). Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “81” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random value. The non-reach fluctuation pattern 81 is a special fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is fixed, and the fluctuation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

[See Fig. 14: Special symbol change pre-processing]
The above steps S2404 and S2405 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case other than non-winning), but the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes). The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, there are roughly two types of winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. The two types of breakdown are “5-round probability variation” and “16 round probability variation”. Note that each of the two types of winning symbols may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, in the case of “5 round probability variation symbol”, “5 round probability variation symbol 1”, “5 round probability variation symbol 2”, “5 round probability variation symbol 3”, and so on.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the winning symbol selected at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is different. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the winning symbol to be selected depending on whether the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[First Special Symbol Big Stop Stop Symbol Selection Table]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means) shown in FIG. decide.

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value for each winning symbol, and each distribution value “80”, “20” is the ratio when the denominator is 100. Equivalent to. In the second column from the left, “5 round probability variation symbols” and “16 round probability variation symbols” corresponding to the distribution values are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of “5-round probability variable design” is 80/100 (= 80%), and the ratio of “16 round probability variable design” is 100 minutes. 20 (= 20%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a jackpot symbol random number. Therefore, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol for the first special symbol as a whole is 100%.

  In any case, if the current jackpot result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table To select the winning symbol selectively. Further, in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “01H” and “02H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to the selection table. For this reason, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and “5-round probability variable symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H01H” It will be.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Time reduction]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of time reductions (limit number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions is given 84 times, regardless of whether the “5-round probability variation symbol” or “16 round probability variation symbol” is met.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means) shown in FIG. decide.

  Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value by winning symbol, and each of the distribution values “20” and “80” is the case where the denominator is 100. It corresponds to the ratio. Similarly, in the second column from the left, “5-round probability variation symbol” and “16 round probability variation symbol” corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting “5-round probability variation symbol” is 20/100 (= 20%), and the rate of selecting “16 round probability variation symbol” is It is 80/100 (= 80%). Therefore, also for the second special symbol, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol as a whole is 100%.

  When the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol with the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table To decide. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above MODE value-EVENT value. Among these, the MODE value “B2H” of the upper byte is the one selected when the winning symbol of the second special symbol is the current winning symbol. It represents that. Further, the EVENT values “01H” and “02H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to the selection table. For this reason, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and “5-round probability variation symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command will be described as “B2H01H”. .

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Time reduction]
The fourth column from the left (right column) of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table shows the value of the number of short hours given after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions is given 84 times, regardless of whether the “5-round probability variation symbol” or “16 round probability variation symbol” is met. The number of time reductions given is the same as in the case of a big hit with the first special symbol.

  Note that the selection ratio of the winning symbol differs between the first special symbol and the second special symbol as described above, for example, for the following reason. That is, when shifting to the “high probability state” or “time shortening state”, the variable start winning device 28 operates more frequently than in the normal time (when the time shortening function is not activated), so the second special symbol The working memory of is difficult to break. And in this embodiment, since the memory about the second special symbol is preferentially consumed over the first special symbol, especially if the selection ratio of “16 round probability variation big hit” is increased for the second special symbol, The “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” make it easier to win the “16 rounds probable big hit”, so there is an advantage that the player's profit can be increased accordingly.

[See Fig. 14: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variation time in the variation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In general, in the case of big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of loss is determined.

  In this embodiment, if the result of the internal lottery corresponds to 16 rounds probable big hit or 5 rounds probable big hit, for example, a “reach effect” is generated to control the big hit or “reach effect” is generated. The control which makes a big hit without doing it is performed. In the “big hit variation pattern selection table”, variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of “reach effects” are defined. A variation pattern will be selected. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, and the like. Also, when winning with the time shortening function activated, a variation pattern with a short variation time (a variation pattern without a reach effect) may be selected without selecting a variation pattern with a long variation time. Good.

[Example of big hit fluctuation pattern selection table]
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortened state / normal interval).
This selection table is a table used when winning 16 rounds or 5 rounds in a low probability non-time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “13” to “20” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “13” to “20” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed.

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “14” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / introduction section).
This selection table is a table that is used when a 16-round big hit or a 5-round big hit is won in the introduction section of the high probability time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means).
Here, the variation pattern at the time of winning in the introduction section of the high probability time shortening state is the same variation pattern (variation time) in order to realize high-speed variation and to secure a dramatic measure for sudden big hits. Is set, for example, about 10 seconds), and this selection table has a table configuration for selecting one predetermined variation pattern (variation pattern 201 per non-reach).

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “201” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value. The variation pattern 201 per non-reach is a variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed, and the variation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortened state / first half section).
This selection table is a table used when winning 16 round big hits or 5 round big hits in the first half of the high probability time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The “variation pattern numbers” “33” to “40” are assigned to the respective “comparison values”.

  The variation pattern numbers “33” to “40” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit without performing the reach effect. That is, when the variation pattern numbers “33” to “40” are selected, the reach effect is not performed, so that a big hit is achieved in a relatively short variation time (about 10 seconds to 20 seconds).

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “34” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / intermediate section).
This selection table is a table used when a 16-round big hit or a 5-round big hit is won in an intermediate section in a high probability time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means).
Here, the variation pattern at the time of winning in the middle section of the high probability time shortening state is set to the same variation pattern (variation time is about 10 seconds, for example) in order to secure a dramatic measure for a big hit. The selection table has a table configuration for selecting one predetermined fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern 51).

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “51” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value. The variation pattern 51 per non-reach is a variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed, and the variation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state / second half section).
This selection table is a table used when a 16-round big hit or a 5-round big hit is won in the latter half of the high probability time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “73” to “80” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “73” to “80” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed. That is, when the variation pattern numbers “73” to “80” are selected, a reach effect is performed, so that a big hit is obtained with a relatively long variation time (for example, 60 seconds or more).

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “74” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability non-time shortened state / final section).
This selection table is a table used when the 16th round big hit or the 5th round big hit is won in the final section in the high probability non-time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means).
Here, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss in the final section of the high probability non-time shortening state is the same fluctuation pattern (variation time is about 10 seconds, for example, in order to secure a dramatic measure for a big hit in the final section. This selection table has a table configuration for selecting one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern 91). Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “91” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random value. Note that the non-reach fluctuation pattern 91 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is fixed, and the fluctuation time is not shortened depending on the number of memories.

[See Fig. 14: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines that the game state flag is selected when the winning symbol type (hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410 is either “5 round probability variation symbol” or “16 round probability variation symbol”. As a result, the value (01H) of the probability variation function activation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (high probability state transition means, probability variation function activation means).

  Further, the main control CPU 72 determines that when the type of winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 (stop number at the time of big hit) is either “5 round probability variation symbol” or “16 round probability variation symbol”, The value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag is set as a game state flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time shortening state transition means, time shortening function operation means).

  In the process of step S2414, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol selection table at small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of small hitting is only one type of “twice open small hitting symbol”. However, other types such as “one time opening small hit symbol” and “three times opening small hit symbol” may be prepared. As described above, “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not an opportunity for the subsequent state to change to “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, and thus is essential for this type of pachinko machine. A “one-time small hit symbol” can be provided without being bound by the definition of “two rounds (two times open) or more”.

  Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern selection means). ). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern can be selected in the case of a small hit, or a variation pattern equivalent to that in the normal variation can be selected.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the stop symbol number at the time of small hit. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit). At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Figure 13: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the timer according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter value). Decrement the counter value. Then, while referring to the value of the timer counter, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol variation display as described above until the value becomes zero. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (steps S2404, S2407, and S2410 in FIG. 14). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag.

[Special symbol memory area shift processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage area shift process. When the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than “0” in the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing (step S2100: Yes in FIG. 14), the main control CPU 72 Executes this special symbol storage area shift process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2210: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the operation memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol that is preferentially consumed is “0”. At this time, if the value of the operation memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol is “1” or more (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S2212.

  Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 designates the second special symbol as a special symbol for shifting the storage area. This designation is performed, for example, by setting “02H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2214: On the other hand, when the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol is “0” (step S2210: Yes), the main control CPU 72 uses the first special symbol as a special symbol to be shifted in the storage area. Is specified. The designation in this case is performed, for example, by setting “01H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2216: The main control CPU 72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM 76 for the target special symbol designated in either step S2212 or step S2214. The details of the specific processing are as already described in the previous special symbol change pre-processing.

  Step S2218: Next, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the operation memory counter for the target special symbol. For example, if the target to shift the current storage area is the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Step S2220: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “the number of operation memories at the start of fluctuation” from the value of the operation memory counter after the subtraction. Here, for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the value of the operation memory counter may be added and the “number of operation memories at the start of change” may be set.

Step S2222: Further, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the special symbol to be shifted in the current storage area is the second special symbol.
Step S2224: When the target is the second special symbol (step S2222: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the working command when the number of working memories is reduced for the second special symbol. The effect command set here is also generated as a one-word-length command, but its structure is in contrast to the above-described “effect command when increasing the number of working memories”. That is, the production command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is lower than the value of lower bytes (for example, “00H” to “03H” that represents the number of working memories after reduction with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) of the upper bytes representing the command type. )) And an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “decrease in the number of working memories accompanying consumption” is further added (logical sum) to the lower byte value. Therefore, for the lower byte, the second value becomes “1” by ORing the added value “10H”, and this value represents “the result (change information) due to the decrease in the number of working memories”. It will be a thing. In other words, if the lower byte of the command is “13H”, it means that the number of working memories up to the previous time “4” (command notation is “14H”) is reduced by one, so that the current working memory number is “3” (command The notation is “13H”). Similarly, if the lower byte is “12H” to “10H”, it means that the number of working memories “3” to “1” up to the previous time (command notation is “13H” to “11H”) is decreased by one respectively. This indicates that the current operation memory number is “2” to “0” (command notation is “12H” to “10H”). The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S2226: If the current target is the first special symbol (Step S2222: No), the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for reducing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. The command in this case is the same as the above except that the preceding value is a value (for example, “BBH”) indicating that the previous value is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S2228: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process. This process is for transmitting the production command for reducing the number of working memories set in the previous step S2224 or step S2226 to the production control device 124 (memory number notification means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 14).

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 13) and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process in the next interrupt cycle.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command and a stop display time end command. The symbol stop command and the stop display time end command are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. In addition, the main control CPU 72 erases the symbol changing flag here. The “stop display time end command” is a command indicating that the stop display time of the special symbol has ended (elapsed).

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to “variable winning device management process”. The main control CPU 72 executes processing for setting various functions to non-operation in this processing. Specifically, the probability variation function is deactivated and the time reduction function is deactivated. Thereby, before the special game (big player) is started, the state is shifted to the low probability non-time shortening state.
Step S4400: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the continuous operation number status according to the type of jackpot symbol. For example, when the type of jackpot symbol is “16 round probability variation symbol”, a value corresponding to “16 rounds” is set in the continuous operation count status. When the type of jackpot symbol is “5 round probability variation symbol”, a value representing “5 rounds” is set in the continuous operation count status. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that the big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: The main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 14). For example, when the type of jackpot symbol is “16 round probability variation symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “16 rounds”. When the type of jackpot symbol is “5-round probability variation symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “5 rounds”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set. If the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and is simply shifted (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

  Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “small hit start (during small hit)” as an internal state flag for control. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that a small hit is being made. The state command representing the small hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4608: The main control CPU 72 executes section management processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 executes processing for managing various sections such as a normal section, an introduction section, a first half section, an intermediate section, a second half section, and a final section. The contents of the section management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the number cut counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter values are set in the probability variation count area and the time reduction count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, since the so-called frequency cut probability change function is employed, when shifting to the “high probability state” and “time reduction state”, the frequency cut counter for the high probability state has a predetermined numerical value (for example, 88 times). Is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 84 times).

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the count cut counter value is not 0 (No), after generating the count cut counter value command, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets a flag at the time of turning off the number of times function. In the present embodiment, since the turn-off counter relating to the high probability state and the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 88 times and 84 times), the time shortening function operation flag after the special symbol fluctuates 84 times after the special game. Is reset, and the probability variation function activation flag is reset after the special symbol has changed 88 times after the special game. Thereby, the time shortening state and the high probability state are ended through the special symbol stop display. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process.

[Section management processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the section management process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S4660: The main control CPU 72 loads the variation pattern selection counter value from the RAM 76, and checks whether or not the variation pattern selection counter value is greater than “0”. Here, the “variation pattern selection counter value” is a variable that is referred to when shifting each section managed by the main control CPU 72. Note that the setting of the variation pattern selection counter value is performed in an interval setting process (FIG. 38) described later.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is larger than “0” (step S4660: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4662. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is not larger than “0”, for example, when the variation pattern selection counter value is “0” (step S4660: No), the main control CPU 72 Return to the special symbol stop display process (FIG. 30).
The case where the variation pattern selection counter value is “0” means that the user is staying in the normal section (normal mode).

  Step S4662: The main control CPU 72 executes a process of decrementing (decrementing by 1) the variation pattern selection counter value.

Step S4663a: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the variation pattern selection counter value is “84”.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is “84” (step S4663a: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4663b. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is not “84” (step S4663a: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S4663b.

  Step S4663b: The main control CPU 72 executes processing for updating the section management status. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a value corresponding to the first half section in the section management status. As a result, the fluctuation state in the introduction section is completed, and the movement in the first half section is shifted to.

Step S4664: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the variation pattern selection counter value is “55”.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is “55” (step S4664: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4666. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is not “55” (step S4664: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S4666.

  Step S4666: The main control CPU 72 executes a process for updating the section management status. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a value corresponding to the intermediate section in the section management status. As a result, the fluctuation state in the first half section is completed, and the movement in the middle section is shifted.

Step S4668: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the variation pattern selection counter value is “54”.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is “54” (step S4668: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4670. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is not “54” (step S4668: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S4670.

  Step S4670: The main control CPU 72 executes processing for updating the section management status. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a value corresponding to the second half section in the section management status. As a result, the fluctuation state in the intermediate section is completed, and the transition to the fluctuation in the second half section is made.

Step S4672: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the variation pattern selection counter value is “4”.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is “4” (step S4672: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4674. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is not “4” (step S4672: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S4674.

  Step S4674: The main control CPU 72 executes processing for updating the section management status. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a value corresponding to the last section in the section management status. As a result, the fluctuation state in the second half section is completed, and the movement in the last section is shifted to.

Step S4676: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the variation pattern selection counter value is “0”.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is “0” (step S4676: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4678. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern selection counter value is not “0” (step S4676: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S4678.

Step S4678: The main control CPU 72 executes processing for updating the section management status. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a value corresponding to the normal section in the section management status. As a result, the fluctuation state in the last section ends, and the transition to the fluctuation in the normal section is made.
When the above procedure is finished, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol stop display process (FIG. 30).

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 8) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

  Among these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are the first special symbol display device 34, the second, as already described. Generates drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol operation memory number display lamp 35a. And output processing.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38c and the time reduction state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the time reduction function activation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38c. The probability variation state display lamp 38c remains lit until the jackpot game related to the special symbol is started or until the probability variation function is turned off after the variation display of the special symbol is performed a specified number of times. Can be switched to (off). On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal for the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output.

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number status. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a and 38b corresponding to the jackpot symbol designated by the value of the continuous operation number status is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation count status designates “16 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “16 rounds (16R)”. Further, if the value of the continuous operation count status specifies “5 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38a representing “5 rounds (5R)”.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device management process. The variable winning device management process includes a gaming process selection process (step S5100), a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a special winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a special winning opening closing process (step S5400), and an end. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the variable winning device 30 has not started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects the large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the winning opening opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and has completed the winning opening opening / closing operation process. Then, the special winning opening closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big prize opening / closing operation process and the big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5500) as the next jump destination. . Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big prize opening pattern setting process]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed and the time for each opening at the time of big hit or small hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5202: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a big game, that is, whether or not the big hit flag value (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5212. Note that this procedure may be rewritten to refer to the value of the small hit flag (however, the logic of Yes / No is reversed).

[Procedure for jackpot]
First, the procedure for the big hit is as follows.
Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes a design-specific release pattern setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning pattern opening pattern (number of times of opening for each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, and the number of counts in one round (maximum) according to the current winning symbol. Set the number of winnings). Note that the opening pattern for each winning symbol is as described in the item “plural winning types” in the special symbol game process (FIG. 13). In addition, the interval time between rounds is set to about several seconds (for example, 2 seconds to 2.5 seconds) for, for example, the “5 round probability variation symbol” and the “16 round probability variation symbol”. Note that the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is, for example, 9 for all winning symbols, but winnings rarely occur during an extremely short opening (about 0.1 seconds) ( Not impossible but extremely difficult).

  Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in the current jackpot game based on the jackpot winning symbol selected in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 14). Specifically, if the large category “16 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 16 times. If “5 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to five. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program (“4” for 5 times, “15” for 16 times).

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit opening timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. If a value of about 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit release timer, the release time is a sufficient time (for example, a launch control board) that the big winning opening is easily generated during one release. The set 174 is a time during which 10 or more game balls are fired, preferably 6 seconds or more. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit release timer is set to 0.1 seconds, the release time is short (becomes difficult) even if it is not possible to win a big prize opening during one opening. This is a time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than a game ball firing interval by the firing control board set 174).

  Step S5210: The main control CPU 72 sets a big hit interval timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the waiting time between rounds of big hits.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing.

[Procedure for small hits]
Step S5212: On the other hand, in the case of a small hit (step S5202: No), the main control CPU 72 sets a “small hit opening pattern”. In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hit opening pattern”, for example, an opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” is set for the first time and the second time. Since “small hit” has no concept of “round”, “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” and “second open”.

  Step S5214: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of times that the special winning opening is opened based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5212, for example, two times. The number of releases set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S5216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hit release timer, and in such an open time, most of the winnings at the big prize opening occur during one open. No (becomes difficult) short time (for example, a time shorter than one second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between game balls fired by the launcher unit).

  Step S5218: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting interval timer. The timer value set here is a waiting time for each time when the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 2 seconds, for example.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the large winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing. Then, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening / closing operation process.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening / closing operation process. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. Thereby, the variable prize-winning apparatus 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer set in the previous special winning opening release pattern setting process (step S5208 or step S5216 in FIG. 34) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5308. Execute.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 30 (open winning opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 84 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round in the big hit, one in the small hit) as described above. If the count has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, since the jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 repeatedly executes the procedure of the above steps S5302 to S5310.

  If it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has expired (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5312. Note that the release at the time of the small hit is that the value of the release timer is set to a short time, and therefore, the main control CPU 72 normally confirms that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S5310 before step S5306. In most cases, it is determined that the opening time has ended.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 or step S5218 in FIG. 34). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316.

  Step S5316: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not it is in a big role (during big hit game). If the current game is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5318. On the other hand, if the current game is a small hit (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5318: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. Note that the value of the number-of-releases counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

  Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the number set within the current round. Here, the reason why the “number of times set in the current round” is determined is to deal with an opening pattern of “opening the variable winning device 30 multiple times within one round of big hit”, for example. . In the present embodiment, since such an open pattern is not particularly employed, the “number of times set in the current round” is set once for each round. Accordingly, since the counter value reaches the set number of times in one opening / closing operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S5322.

  If a pattern in which a plurality of opening / closing operations are repeated in one round as described above is employed, the counter value has not yet reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process, the jump destination is set to the big winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, and thus the procedure from step S5302 to step S5320 is repeatedly executed. As a result, the increment of the number-of-releases counter proceeds in step S5318, and when the counter value reaches the set number of times (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5322: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process, and returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening closing process.

[Large prize closing process]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a special prize closing process. This special winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the variable winning device 30 or terminating the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5401: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game is a big game (big hit game), and if it is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5402.

  Step S5402: The main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the value of the round number counter is “1” at the stage where the first round ends and the second round is reached.

  Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the incremented round number counter value has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value (1-14) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1-14 after 1 subtraction) (No) Next, step S5405 is executed.

  Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process as described above. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current number of rounds based on the received round number command.

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big prize opening / closing operation process.

  Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 33). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5402 to S5408. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (5 times or 16 times).

  When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: YES), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

  Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the end process.

  Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

[Small hit]
On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the procedure is as follows (special operation execution means).
Step S5411: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current game is not playing a major role (step S5401: No), the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the number-of-releases counter.

  Step S5413: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the set number of times of release. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5214 in FIG. 34). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5416.

Step S5416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening / closing operation process.
Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 33). Then, after the execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, and goes through the above steps S5401 to S5413 (No) to step S5416. Step S5408 is repeatedly executed. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable prize device 30 is repeatedly executed until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of times of opening (2 times).

  When the actual number of times of opening at the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S5413: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5414.

  Step S5414, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the end process when the release counter is reset (= 0).

  Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

〔End processing〕
FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the end process. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable prize apparatus 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, and if the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5503. To do.

  Step S5503, Step S5504: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main control CPU 72 deletes “big hit” from the internal state flag and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing. The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the continuous operation number status.

  Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the big hit other setting process (step S2414 in FIG. 14) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function activation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the probability variation number (for example, 88 times). The set value of the probability variation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number cut counter value. The probability variation number set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. In this embodiment, since a substantial upper limit is set for the high probability state, the winning result may not be obtained in the high probability state and the state may return to the low probability state (so-called frequency cut probability changer; ST machine). . If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508, but since the probability variation ratio is 100% in the present embodiment, step S5508 is always performed. Executed.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is also set in the big hit other setting process (step S2414 in FIG. 14) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the number of time shortening (for example, 84 times). The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  Step S5514: Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, a state designation command representing “normal” is generated as the gaming state when the big hit flag is reset or the big game ends. If the high-probability state function activation flag is set, a state designation command indicating “high probability” is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “reduced time”. A state designation command representing “medium” is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  The procedure so far is a big hit, but in the case of a big hit (step S5502: No), the following procedure is executed.

  Steps S5520 and S5522: In the case of a small hit, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H) and deletes “small hit” from the internal state flag. It should be noted that in the case of a small hit, the internal condition device does not operate in particular, so such a procedure is merely for the purpose of erasing the flag.

  Step S5515: The main control CPU 72 executes section setting processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 executes processing for setting various sections and setting a variation pattern selection counter value. The contents of the section setting process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S5516: After the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S5518: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 13) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol variation pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process.

[Section setting processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the section setting process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

Step S5600: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to either “5 round probability variation symbol” or “16 round probability variation symbol”.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to either “5 round probability variation symbol” or “16 round probability variation symbol” (step S5600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5602. On the other hand, if the winning symbol of this time is confirmed that the winning symbol of this time does not correspond to either “5 round probability variation” or “16 round probability variation”, that is, if it corresponds to the small hit (Step S5600: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the end processing (FIG. 37).

Step S5602: The main control CPU 72 sets a value corresponding to the introduction section in the section management status.
Step S5604: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets “88” as the variation pattern selection counter value. The set variation pattern selection counter value is decremented by 1 each time the special symbol is stopped and displayed once. Through such processing, the main control CPU 72 can make the selected variation pattern a normal variation or a special variation (variation pattern regulating means).

When the section management status value is set or updated, the main control CPU 72 generates a section management status command reflecting the value. The section management status command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the end process (FIG. 37).

[Example of production image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with some examples. As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. (Design display means). However, as described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol itself are lighted and blinked by 7-segment LEDs, so that they have poor appeal. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect symbol is performed as described above.

  The effect designs include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is a design of a picture card with a character attached together with the numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Among these, for the left effect symbol, a symbol row is arranged in ascending order of “1” to “9”, and for the middle effect symbol and the right effect symbol, the numbers are “9” to “1”. ”Are arranged in descending order. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

  FIG. 39 is a continuous diagram showing examples of effect images corresponding to the change display and stop display of special symbols. Here, an example of the change display effect and the stop display effect performed using the effect symbol is shown for the variation of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (out). This variable display effect is performed between the start of the variable display of the special symbol (here, the first special symbol, but may be the second special symbol) and the stop display (including the fixed stop). It corresponds to a series of productions. Further, the stop display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols. Here, before explaining the specific contents of the control processing, the basic flow of the change display effect and stop display effect for each change employed in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before change display]
39 (A): For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to fluctuate (a state where the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped.

  In addition, on the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, markers indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (reference numerals M1 and M2 are attached in the figure) are displayed. . These markers M1 and M2 indicate the number of operating memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponding to the respective display numbers (the number of displays of the first special symbol operating memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operating memory lamp 35a). The number of displays is increased or decreased in conjunction with the change in the number of working memories during the game. In addition, for the markers M1 and M2, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed as, for example, a circle (◯) in order to facilitate visual discrimination, and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart It is displayed with the shape. In the example of (A) in FIG. 39, all four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are not displayed (in broken lines). This indicates that the number of working memories of the second special symbol is 0 (stored number display effect execution means).

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, for example, the fourth symbol (reference numerals Z1 and Z2 are added in the diagram) is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are “fourth effect symbols” following the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and are displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbols. Note that the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are simple marks (for example, “□” figure) with colors, and for example, changing the display color can express a variable display. The fourth symbol Z1 corresponds to the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponds to the second special symbol.

  Further, the fourth symbols Z1, Z2 are stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation. This is to objectively clarify that the result display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is actually “5 round big hit” or “16 round big hit” instead of “out of”, the 4th pattern is displayed in a manner corresponding to them (for example, blue display color or red display color). Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Variable display production start]
39 (B): For example, in synchronization with the start of the change of the first special symbol, the change display effect is started by the scroll change of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (the symbol effect). Execution means). In other words, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is scrolled (flowed) in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins. In the figure, the effect symbol variation display is simply indicated by a downward arrow. Also, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), and at this time, an image (background image) that is the background of the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen in an easily visible state. Has been.

  The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if the evening is cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, “normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the “normal mode” corresponds to a normal state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is inactive and the probability fluctuation function is inactive. In addition to this, various modes are provided for effects, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode (status display effect execution means). The difference between these modes may correspond to an internal “time reduction state” or a “high probability state”. The mode corresponding to each internal state will be further described later. Although not specifically illustrated here, a mode in which a notice effect is performed by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like on the display screen after that is also possible.

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbol Z1 expresses the variation display by changing its display color.

[Left design stop]
39 (C): For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) has elapsed, the left effect design stops changing first. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “8” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Example of production when the number of working memories decreases]
Here, as shown in (B) of FIG. 39, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one as the fluctuation starts, the number of markers M1 displayed is linked accordingly. It is reduced by one. For example, if there are four working memories so far, only the oldest (older) memory number display is hidden in the marker M1, and an effect consumed by the internal lottery is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the number of working memories for the first special symbol has decreased.

  In the example of (C) in FIG. 39, since the first operation memory in the storage order is consumed and the remaining number becomes three, the three markers M1 remaining on the screen are each one by one. An effect of shifting in the direction (here left direction) is performed. As a result, the context of the change in the number of working memories can be accurately expressed in the production, and the player can be intuitively and easily informed that the working memory has been consumed and decreased by one. it can.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 39 (D): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Since it has already been determined that the reach state does not occur at this point, it is almost clear on the appearance that the current fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means, for example, that once the design symbol representing the number “7” stops, the design symbol slips by one symbol and the design symbol representing the number “8” stops, thereby developing reach It is to do. Alternatively, once the design symbol representing the number “9” stops, the design symbol that represents the number “8” stops as the design sequence slips by one symbol in the opposite direction. is there. In addition, for example, when a production symbol representing a completely different number such as “5” is temporarily stopped and a character appears on the screen and the right production symbol row is changed again, the number “8” is changed. There is also a pattern in which the effect design to be expressed stops and develops to reach.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 39 (E): The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the current internal lottery is non-winning and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner, the staging display effect is also performed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner. Is called. That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of the effect symbols is “8”-“1”-“3”. Since this is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to the normal “out of range”. At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation.

  The above is an example of the change display effect and the result display effect (during non-winning) performed using the effect symbol for each change. Through such an effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning, and finally the result of the internal lottery can be clearly taught in the effect.

  In addition, the above example is for the case of non-winning, but at the time of a big win (winning), after the reach effect is executed during the variable display effect, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a big win mode in the result display effect. At this time, the stop display mode of the effect symbol basically corresponds to the winning symbol (stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35) selected internally by the main control CPU 72. Selected.

[Production example at the time of big hit]
FIG. 40 is a continuous diagram showing the flow of reach production executed at the time of big hit (winning). Here, in addition to the reach effect, a variable display effect, a stop display effect, and a notice effect are included. In addition, in this effect example, an example of the result display effect when the fact that it corresponds to “probability big hit (specific type)” is not disclosed will be described. In addition, an example of the notice effect (the notice effect before the occurrence of reach, the notice effect after the occurrence of reach) executed during the variable display effect will be described.

  In the following reach production, the first special symbol display device 34 (or the second special symbol display device 35 may be used), after the variation display by the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is performed, the first special symbol is “5 round big hit” Stopped in the “16 round big hit” mode (eg 7-segment LED “self”, “yo”, “mouth”, “」 ”,“ F ”,“ E ”,“ L ”,“ Γ ”, etc.) (Reach effect execution means). In addition, in FIG. 40, each production | presentation symbol is simplified and shown only as the number. The markers M1 and M2 and the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are not shown here. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the flow of production.

[Variable display effects]
In FIG. 40 (A): The left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are vertically arranged on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol). The variable display effect is started by scrolling in a direction (for example, from top to bottom).

[Preliminary production before reach (first stage)]
In FIG. 40 (B): Next, in a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first stage pre-reach notice effect using the character image (picture card) is performed. This pre-reach pre-announcement effect is a pre-announcement effect in which the change of the mode progresses in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages (for example, 2 to 5 stages) according to a predetermined order. The pattern image used in the pre-reach notice effect is located in front of the effect pattern that is displayed on the screen in a variable manner, for example, so as to appear suddenly from the left edge of the screen (other appearance modes) May be.) Note that the “pre-reach notice” means that a reach or a big hit is announced before any effect symbol is stopped and displayed. By executing such a “pre-reach announcement effect”, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may develop into a reach = the possibility of a big hit increases” is obtained.

[Advance notice before the reach occurs (second stage)]
In FIG. 40 (C): After the first stage of the pre-reach notice effect is executed, the change of the pre-reach notice effect proceeds to the second stage. Here, an effect using a character pattern image different from the previous one is performed as the notice effect before the occurrence of reach in the second stage. Specifically, another pattern image additionally appears from the right end of the screen, and is displayed so as to overlap the front of the previously displayed pattern image. The picture image displayed at this time is larger in size than the picture image displayed previously. And the effect by the sound output that the character expressed by the picture image emits a dialogue (for example, “I will reach” etc.) is also performed.

  Such a pre-reach notice announcement effect (second stage) using the second pattern image is one step further from the pre-reach notice effect (first stage) performed in FIG. It is a development type. In general, it may be expressed as “step-up notice” or the like, referring to the “pre-reach notice notice effect” that develops in this way. Here, an example is given in which the second-stage pattern image appears in the pre-reach notice effect, but the third-stage, fourth-stage, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. There may be. Further, for example, the size may be enlarged each time the third, fourth, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. Even at this stage, the variation display of the effect symbols is continued. In any case, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a high possibility (expectation) that this change will be a big hit by making the change in the aspect of the pre-reach notice effect to more stages. (For example, the maximum expectation is suggested when progressing to the fifth stage).

[Stop of left design]
In FIG. 40 (D): The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and then the variable display of the left effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “6” is stopped at the upper left position of the screen, and the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the lower left position.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 40 (E): Subsequently to the left effect symbol, for example, the change display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “6” is stopped at the lower right position, and the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the upper right position of the screen. On the diagonal line (on two diagonal lines), two types of reach states of the numbers “6” — “being changed” — “6” and “7” — “being changed” — “7” have occurred. On the screen, an image that emphasizes two diagonal lines that are in a reach state on a diagonal line is displayed together. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” Is performed. Furthermore, in this example, since there are two candidates of numbers “6” and “7” for the medium effect design (so-called double reach and double template), it is a highly anticipated reach state. In this embodiment, even if the number “6” is aligned or the number “7” is aligned, the probability variation is a big hit. Can be held by a person.

  After the reach state occurs, the reach production at the time of winning is executed (however, at this point in time, the winning result has not yet been expressed). In the reach production, only the production symbols corresponding to the tempered numbers (here, “6” and “7”) are displayed on the screen, and the others are not displayed. At this time, the effect symbols may be displayed in a reduced state at the four corners of the screen.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs (first time)]
In FIG. 40, (F): After a reach state has occurred, for example, an image representing a “heart” figure forms a group, and a post-reach notice effect (first time) is performed that passes diagonally on the screen. . In this case, the image of the “heart group” is suddenly displayed on the screen so that the visual appeal to the player can be enhanced. By executing such a notice effect after the visually lively reach occurs, the player can have an even greater expectation.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 40 (G): Following the announcement effect after the first reach, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “8” are displayed in a three-dimensional column on the screen. There is an effect in which numerical images are erased from the screen in the order of “2”, “3”, “4”. Such an effect is also intended to suggest (imply) or remind the player that the number “6” or “7” is a “hit” if it remains unerased to the end. Done in If the number “5” is erased and “6” remains in front of the screen, it is “big hit”, and even if the number “6” is erased and “7” remains in front of the screen, it is “big hit”. However, if the number “7” is also erased, it means “out of place”. In this case, for example, the number “8” is displayed on the screen after the number “7” is deleted. Therefore, during this time, the numbers “2”, “3”, “4”,... Are erased in order, and as the number “5” approaches, the player's tension and expectations The feeling will also increase. After this, for example, if up to the number “4” is erased on the screen, the next time the number “5” is finally erased, the possibility of a “hit” will increase. A feeling increases at a stretch.

[Preliminary notice after the occurrence of reach (second time)]
In FIG. 40 (H): When the reach production is approaching the final stage, the image of the character is suddenly displayed on the screen as if it is split into a large image, and the content that the character emits some dialogue (or silently) (The content may be a smile) The notice effect (second time) is performed after the occurrence of reach (cut-in effect). At this time, for example, the content of the reach effect is a development that “if the number“ 5 ”is erased, then the possibility of a big hit of“ 6 ”-“ 6 ”-“ 6 ”increases” ”. Therefore, by causing a character image to appear greatly at this timing, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “may be a big hit” is obtained.

  As a reach production different from the above, for example, if “numbers“ 2 ”to“ 6 ”are erased and the number“ 7 ”is left unerased at the end,“ 7 ”-“ 7 ”- There is also a development that “7 will be a big hit”. When the character image appears at such a timing, an effect can be obtained in which the player can have a sense of expectation that “there may be a big hit due to the effect design of 7”.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 40 (I): The last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In this example, since the winning symbol internally corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol”, the production symbol representing an odd number “7” on the production is stopped and displayed at the center of the screen this time. There is an effect instructing the player that “successful winning with 7 performance symbols”.

  In FIG. 40 (J): For example, a confirmed stop display is also performed for a result display effect as an effect symbol substantially in synchronization with the confirmed stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The effect design fixed stop display is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle, and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such confirmation stop display, the player can be informed that the final winning type has been confirmed in the production. Further, in this case, the fourth symbol Z1 or the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, red display color) corresponding to “16 round probability variation big hit”.

  In addition, if the result of the internal lottery is non-winning, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the off symbol, so that the staging display effect is also performed in a manner of deviation in the same manner. Execution means). In this case, by displaying numbers “5” and “8” other than “6” and “7” in the center of the screen, unfortunately, an effect is provided informing that the current change did not result in a big hit. Such an effect is executed as an “out of reach reach effect”.

[Director during big role]
FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the big role effect executed during the big hit game in the case of “16 rounds probable big hit”.

[At the start of one round]
In FIG. 41 (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen, and an effect image unique to the jackpot game (for example, Female character) is displayed. In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, the number “7”) is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. Thus, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously teach the player that “16 rounds probable big hit”.

[14 rounds, game explanation production]
In FIG. 41 (B): In the 14th round of the jackpot game, an explanation effect of the game method is executed. Specifically, images of the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and an image (an arrow image) that prompts the jog dial 45a to rotate left and right is displayed in the surrounding area. Also, on the liquid crystal screen, an image is displayed in which a female character utters a word (“Turn the jog and select an opponent!”) Explaining the operation method. Such a game explanation effect enables a game method to be transmitted in an easy-to-understand manner to a player who plays a game for the first time.

[15 rounds, battle character selection effect]
In FIG. 41 (C): In the 15th round of the jackpot game, a battle character selection effect is executed to select an enemy character to be a battle opponent after the jackpot game ends. At this time, the enemy character images that can be selected are only enemy character images that have not yet won. Therefore, an arbitrary enemy character image can be selected from all the enemy character images S1 to S6 at the first hit.

[Opponent selection screen]
At this time, six types of enemy character images S1 to S6 are displayed in the liquid crystal screen. Of the six types of enemy character images S1 to S6, a target mark TM is displayed around the character image S1 at the upper left in the figure. The target mark TM is a mark for the player to select a favorite enemy character image, and the enemy character image inside the target mark TM is a selection target.

[Selection processing]
In FIG. 42 (D): When the player rotates the jog dial 45a to the left or right, the target mark TM is moved according to the operation input (target mark movement effect). In the illustrated example, the player rotates the jog dial 45a to the right five times so that the target mark TM is aimed at the enemy character image S6 at the lower right end.

  In this state, when the player presses down the effect switching button 45, the enemy character image S6 at the right end of the lower stage on which the target mark TM is aimed becomes the opponent selected by the player. If the player does not operate the effect switching button 45, it is considered that the enemy character image to which the target mark TM is aimed at the end of the 15th round is selected by the player.

Thus, in this embodiment, the player can select a favorite enemy character image by operating the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a, and the selected enemy character has shifted to a high probability time shortening state. It becomes an opponent at the time. Here, it is assumed that the enemy character image S6 is selected by the player.
In the case of 16 rounds probable big hit, the opponent character selection effect is executed in the 15th round, but in the case of 5 rounds probable big hit, the opponent character selection effect is executed in the 4th round.

[16 rounds]
In FIG. 42 (E): After this, the big hit game proceeds smoothly and shifts to the final 16 rounds. At this time, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND16” is displayed on the screen, and a unique effect image is displayed during the big hit game. In addition, the above-mentioned effect symbol (number “7”) as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

  Further, an effect is produced in which the ghost of the umbrella expressed by the enemy character image S6 selected by the player emits the line “Thank you!”. This effect makes it possible to impress the player with the enemy character image S6 that will be the next opponent.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 42 (F): At the timing when the big hit game ends (during the end process), the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the drawing, the text information “Battle mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when it enters into battle mode, the production | generation according to area which becomes a different production aspect according to the area in battle mode is performed. Further, at least in the first half section and the second half section, a section effect for causing a teammate character or enemy character to appear is executed (section effect execution means). Hereinafter, the example of the production | presentation of the effect according to area performed in the first half area of a battle mode, an intermediate | middle area, the latter half area, an introduction area, and the last area is demonstrated.

[Example of the first half of the battle mode]
FIG. 43 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect in the first half section of the battle mode. The battle mode is a mode that is shifted to after a big hit game of “16 rounds probable big hit” or “5 rounds probable big hit”, and corresponds to a high probability state and a time shortened state. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  43 (A): For example, by performing the first variation display after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the “first half section of the battle mode”. The background image of the first half of the battle mode is an image of a scene in which fireworks are launched in the night sky in order to deeply impress that the degree of expectation for jackpot (renso expectation) is relatively high. In the example shown in the figure, a friend character image (first effect image) T is displayed on the back side, and an enemy character image (second effect image) S6 selected by the player is displayed on the near side. They are facing each other. Also, the teammate character represented by the teammate character image T is displayed with an aura similar to a flame.

  Here, in the “battle mode”, the effect that the friend character and the enemy character are played against each other is displayed and executed on the screen, so the effect display effect is executed with the effect design reduced at the upper left corner of the screen. ("Fluctuating"-"Fluctuating"-"Fluctuating").

  In FIG. 43 (B): Since the first change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("2"-"5"-"6 "). Further, in the illustrated example, the teammate character image T is displayed in the foreground, the enemy character image S6 selected by the player is displayed on the back side, and the two are facing each other.

  In FIG. 43 (C): When the next fluctuation is started, the second fluctuation display is performed after the end of the big hit game. In the illustrated example, the teammate character image T is displayed on the right side, and the enemy character image S6 selected by the player is displayed on the left side. Further, the teammate character image T is displayed in a manner in which his / her right hand is raised, and an effect in which the teammate character represented by the teammate character image T makes an attack against the ghost of the umbrella is executed.

In this way, in the first half of the battle mode, the allied character is displayed by giving an aura to the ally character represented by the ally character image T, or the ally character actively launches an attack. The image T is displayed in a dominant mode (first display mode) over the enemy character image S6. On the other hand, with respect to the ghost of the enemy character, an effect that sheds tears or runs away is executed, so that the enemy character image S6 is displayed in a manner inferior to the teammate character image T.
With such a production mode, since the confrontation has just started in the first half section, it is possible to give the player a sense that he can win with a margin.

  The first half of the battle mode continues until the special symbol fluctuates 33 times after the jackpot game ends unless the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning.

[Examples of winning during the first half]
FIG. 44 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect at the time of winning in the first half section of the battle mode.
With regard to the big hit effect in the first half of the battle mode, in order to improve the feeling of speed in the high probability time shortening state, if the movable body for production 40g is dropped and a special effect design is stopped and displayed, it will be a big hit. . Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  (A) in FIG. 44: Variation display of effect symbols is started in the first half section of the battle mode. Further, in the illustrated example, the teammate character image T is displayed in the foreground, the enemy character image S6 selected by the player is displayed on the back side, and the two are facing each other. At this time, an effect is performed in which the ghost of the umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6 looks upwards and notices something.

  In FIG. 44 (B): Here, it is assumed that the special symbol variation this time corresponds to winning. If it does so, the effect that the movable body 40g will fall to the center part of the liquid crystal display 42 will be performed. At this time, an image showing a state where lightning or explosion has occurred is also displayed as a background image.

[Stop display effect]
(C) in FIG. 44: All effect symbols stop in synchronization with the special symbol stop display. In the illustrated example, the special effect design having the characters “battle” is stopped at the center position on the screen. In addition, the effect design of the number “1” is stopped at the left position on the screen, and the effect design of the number “5” is stopped at the right position on the screen.

  Then, as shown in this example, by stopping the special effect design to the medium effect design, it is possible to teach (suggest) the player that it is a certain hit. However, in such a special effect design, since the winning design is not clear in the production, it is possible to improve the tension in the subsequent jackpot production.

[Example of the production of the big director performance performed when winning in the first half section]
FIG. 45 and FIG. 46 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the effect of the big role effect executed at the time of winning in the first half section of the battle mode.
If the winning result is obtained by internal lottery in the first half of the game, the teammates and the enemy character will be matched while the big hit game is running, and the team will win or lose the enemy character and the enemy character according to the winning type. Then, an acquired profit teaching effect during special game is executed (taught means for executing acquired profit teaching effect during special game) that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained by the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, if the teammate character wins the enemy character, it is transmitted to the player that the round is 16 rounds, and if the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character, it is transmitted to the player that the round is 5 rounds. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

[Round 1]
45 (A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen, and the battle effect of the big game is started. In the illustrated example, an image of an umbrella ghost S6 that is an enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, an image of a female character T that is an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and the character “VS” is displayed in the center of the screen. An image is displayed. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle effect will be started.

  In addition, at the lower right corner position of the screen, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, a special effect symbol) is displayed. In this way, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “winning with the special effect symbol”.

[2nd round]
In FIG. 45 (B): When the second round of the big hit game is started, the battle effect in the big role is specifically advanced. In the example shown in the figure, an effect in which the ghost S6 of the umbrella moves from the left side to the right side is performed. Then, there is an effect in which the friend character T is surprised to escape from the haunted umbrella S6 and disappears to the right side of the screen.

[3rd round]
(C) in FIG. 45: When the third round of the big hit game is started, the battle effect in the big role is specifically advanced. In the example shown in the figure, the female character T takes out a round fan (weapon), and an effect in which a flame (aura) appears is shown.

[Round 4]
In FIG. 45 (D): In the fourth round of the jackpot game, the ghost U6's haunted S6 delivers a special technique that makes the long tongue pop out of the mouth, and the female character T greets the special technique with a fan. Yes. If the umbrella ghost S6 wins in this state, it means that it was a big hit with a 5-round probability variable symbol, and if the female character T wins, it means that it was a big hit with a 16-round probability variable symbol.

[5th round (at the time of winning the 5th round)
In FIG. 46, (E): In the case of winning with a five-round probability variation symbol, a defeat effect is executed in the fifth round. Specifically, the haunted umbrella S6 is displayed in a large size and the female character T is displayed in a small size together with the characters “defeated ..” (a teammate character defeat effect).

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 46, (F): At the timing when the big hit game of five rounds is completed (during the end process), the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the drawing, the text information “Battle mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[5th round (at the time of winning 16 rounds)
In FIG. 46 (G): On the other hand, in the case of winning with the 16-round probability variation symbol, the victory effect is executed in the fifth round. Specifically, the female character T is displayed large together with the characters “Victory !!”, and the ghost umbrella S6 is displayed small (a teammate character victory effect).

[15th round, directing character selection]
In FIG. 46 (H): Then, when the jackpot game proceeds smoothly, in the fifteenth round of the jackpot game, a battle character selection effect is executed to select an enemy character to be a battle opponent after the jackpot game ends. Is done. At this time, the enemy character images that can be selected are only enemy character images that have not yet won. For this reason, in the illustrated example, the enemy character image S6 corresponding to the ghost of the umbrella that has already won cannot be selected. Here, it is assumed that the enemy character image S3 is selected by the player.

[16 rounds]
In FIG. 46 (I): In the 16th round of the jackpot game, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND16” is displayed on the screen. Further, the special effect symbol as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

  Further, an effect is produced in which the panda expressed by the enemy character image S3 selected by the player emits the line “Thank you!”. This effect makes it possible to impress the player with the enemy character image S3 that will be the next opponent.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 46 (J): At the timing when the big hit game ends (during the end process), the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be shifted to after this is executed. In the example shown in the drawing, the text information “Battle mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Example of production in the middle section of battle mode]
47 and 48 are continuous diagrams showing an example of the production in the middle section of the battle mode (when not winning). Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 47 (A): All effect symbols are stopped and displayed because the 33rd variation (when not winning) has ended since the end of the big hit game ("1"-"2"-"3") . Further, in the illustrated example, the teammate character image T is displayed in the foreground, the enemy character image S6 selected by the player is displayed on the back side, and both face each other.

(Door closing effect)
In FIG. 47 (B): The 34th variation display is started after the end of the big hit game as the next variation. In this case, assuming that the background image so far corresponds to the “first half section”, doors (襖) appear from both sides of the display screen during the special symbol variation display, and a stunning closing effect is performed at the center. Is called. Such a door closing effect is performed for the purpose of attracting the player's eyes by temporarily covering the display screen so far.

(Door opening production)
(C) in FIG. 47: Next, the closed door moves quickly to the left and right of the display screen, and an effect (door opening effect) representing the operation of opening the door is performed. Such a door opening effect is performed, for example, in the sense that the player is interested in the result of the opening of the door.

[Start of power-up production]
In FIG. 47 (D): When the door is opened, the enemy character image S6 is displayed alone, and an effect is generated in which an abnormality occurs in the ghost of the umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6.

[Continuation of power-up production]
(E) in FIG. 48: Then, an effect is performed in which the ghost of the umbrella expressed by the enemy character image S6 sticks out its tongue from its mouth and swings left and right.

[Continuation of power-up production]
(F) in FIG. 48: Next, the ghost of the umbrella expressed by the enemy character image S6 gradually increases, arms appear from the torso, and the appearance changes and looks violent. .

[Continuation of power-up production]
In FIG. 48 (G): The haunted umbrella haunted until now spreads its own umbrella to the maximum, four arms appear from the torso, and the umbrella haunting moves around the surroundings. The

[End of power-up production]
In FIG. 48 (H): The ghost of the umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6 glares at the ally character represented by the ally character image T, and the ally character looks up at the ghost of the umbrella. The In addition, since the 35th change (during non-winning) after the end of the big hit game is ended, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"1"-"5").

  In this way, in the middle section of the battle mode, the ghost of the umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6 is executed by performing an effect of enlarging or making the umbrella ghost represented by the enemy character image S6 enormous. Is changed from the inferior mode to the dominant mode. That is, in the middle section of the battle mode, the superiority / inferiority relationship between the teammate character image T and the enemy character image S6 is reversed.

  This makes it possible to give the player a sense that the battle of tension will start in the middle section because the ghost of the umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6 changes from the inferior mode to the dominant mode.

[Example of production in the middle section of battle mode]
FIG. 49 is a continuous diagram illustrating an effect example (during winning) in the middle section of the battle mode. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 49 (A): All effect symbols are stopped and displayed due to the end of the 33rd variation (during non-winning) after the end of the big hit game ("1"-"2"-"3") . Further, in the illustrated example, the teammate character image T is displayed in the foreground, the enemy character image S6 selected by the player is displayed on the back side, and both face each other.

(Door closing effect)
(B) in FIG. 49: The 34th variation display is started after the end of the big hit game as the next variation. In this case, assuming that the background image so far corresponds to the “first half section”, doors (襖) appear from both sides of the display screen during the special symbol variation display, and a stunning closing effect is performed at the center. Is called.

  However, the door image used in this door closing effect is given a specific pattern, and by displaying such a specific pattern different from normal, Can suggest that something is different from the usual intermediate interval.

(Door opening production)
(C) in FIG. 49: Next, the closed door quickly moves to the left and right of the display screen, and an effect (door opening effect) representing an operation in which the door is greatly opened is performed. Such a door opening effect is performed, for example, in the sense that the player is interested in the result of the opening of the door.

[Direction at the time of winning]
In FIG. 49 (D): In the illustrated example, when the door is opened, the effect symbols corresponding to the numeral 3 are already stopped and displayed in a state where three effect symbols are already aligned.

  In this way, when the winning is luckily in the intermediate section, the power-up effect of the enemy character image S6 is not executed, but the sudden winning effect is executed. It is possible to dispel the feeling of losing that it has been reached and to surprise the player.

[Example of production in the second half of battle mode]
FIG. 50 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect in the latter half of the battle mode. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 50 (A): For example, by performing the 35th variation display after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the effect symbols is performed in the state of “the second half section of the battle mode”. The background image of the second half of the battle mode has images such as “sand beach”, “sea”, and “mountain” as motifs to deeply impress that the expectation of jackpot (rensou expectation) has decreased. It is a background image. Further, in the example shown in the figure, the teammate character represented by the teammate character image T is chased by the ghost of the giant umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6, and the stage of running away from right to left on the screen is executed. Has been.

  In FIG. 50 (B): Since the 35th change (during non-winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("5"-"4"-"1 "). In the example shown in the figure, the teammate character image T is displayed large in the center of the screen, and the teammate character represented by the teammate character image T sheds tears.

  (C) in FIG. 50: When the next fluctuation is started, the 36th fluctuation display after the end of the big hit game is performed. In the example shown in the figure, the teammate character represented by the teammate character image T is chased by a huge umbrella ghost represented by the enemy character image S6, and the stage of running away from left to right on the screen is executed. Has been.

  In this way, in the second half of the battle mode, an effect is performed in which the teammate character represented by the teammate character image T sheds tears or the teammate character is chased by the ghost of the umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6. Thus, the teammate character image T is displayed in a mode (second display mode) inferior to the enemy character image S6.

As a result, since the number of fluctuations has accumulated a considerable number of times in the second half section, it is possible to give the player a sense that there is an imminent danger of shifting to a low probability state.
Then, the second half of the battle mode continues until the special symbol fluctuates 84 times after the jackpot game ends unless the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning.

51 to 53 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effects during winning in the latter half of the battle mode.
If the result of the internal lottery is obtained in the second half of the section, while the special symbol changes, the friendly character and the enemy character will be played against each other and the friendly character will win the enemy character, and the directing pattern will be selected according to the winning type. Is displayed in the selected winning mode or in a winning mode other than the specified winning mode, the acquired profit teaching effect during the change that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game is executed (the acquired profit teaching during the change) Production execution means).

  In this embodiment, for example, if there are three production symbols of 7 (stop display in a specific winning mode), it is transmitted to the player that 16 rounds are big hit, and three production symbols other than 7 are collected (specification). (Stop display in a winning mode other than the winning mode), the player is informed that it is a big hit of 5 rounds.

  In addition, with regard to the big hit effect in the second half of the battle mode, in order to brake the feeling of speed in the high probability time reduced state and execute the battle effect carefully, the ally character represented by the ally character image T and the enemy character A battle reach production where the enemy character represented by the character image is played is executed, and if the ally character wins during the battle reach production, it is a big hit. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 51, (A): Fluctuation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of “the second half section of the battle mode”. Further, in the example shown in the figure, the teammate character represented by the teammate character image T is chased by the ghost of the giant umbrella represented by the enemy character image S6, and the stage of running away from right to left on the screen is executed. Has been.

  In FIG. 51 (B): For example, an effect is produced in which the female character T utters the line “I will settle”! By executing such an effect, it is possible to give the player a sense that it may be a big hit.

  In FIG. 51C, for example, an “umbrella ghost” image S6 appears on the left side of the screen, a “female character” image T appears on the right side of the screen, and an image of the character “VS” in the center of the screen. The production that appears. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle reach effect will be started. It should be noted that a reach state has occurred in the effect symbol that is variably displayed at the upper left of the screen ("7"-"fluctuating"-"7").

  In FIG. 52 (D): After that, the battle reach effect is specifically advanced. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is performed in which the haunted umbrella S6 greatly expands the umbrella toward the female character T. Then, there is an effect in which the female character T is surprised to escape and disappears to the right side of the screen.

  In FIG. 52 (E): This time, the female character T takes out a round fan (weapon), and an effect is produced in which a flame (aura) appears.

  In FIG. 52 (F): An enormous umbrella ghost S6 performs a special move that causes a long tongue to pop out of the mouth, and the female character T greets the special move with a fan. In this state, if the ghost U6 of the umbrella wins, it will be lost, and if the female character T wins, it will be a win. Therefore, this situation is the final stage of battle reach production, and is the most exciting part as a game.

  In FIG. 53 (G): At the final stage of the battle reach effect, the cut-in notice effect is executed. In the example shown in the figure, three female characters are displayed in a diagonally cut area on the screen, and a scene in which all female characters are praying with their hands together is displayed.

  In FIG. 53 (H): When the female character T is displayed large and the umbrella ghost S6 is displayed small together with the characters “Victory!”, It means that it is a win (winning character). Victory production). At the upper left corner position of the screen, the stop display effect is executed with the effect symbol reduced ("7"-"7"-"7"). However, all of the three production symbols are displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the production symbols is not completely stopped. At this time, the special symbol is in a changing state.

  At the time of non-winning (at the time of a loss), the haunted umbrella S6 is displayed together with the characters “defeated ...”, the female character T is displayed small, and the effect design is reduced in the upper left corner of the screen. A stop display effect is executed (for example, “7”-“6”-“7”).

  In FIG. 53 (I): Then, an effect is performed in which the female character T pushes up one arm upward and emits the line “Iccho Arigato!”. As a result, the player can feel the afterglow of “winning the ghost of an umbrella”, and the satisfaction of the player can be improved. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Congratulation” is displayed to congratulate the jackpot.

  Then, the stop display effect is also performed for the effect symbol substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed in a state where the effect symbol is completely stopped without shaking. By performing such a stop display effect, the player can be informed that the final winning type has been confirmed on the effect. After that, the big hit gaming state is entered, and the big-game effect is executed on the screen. It should be noted that the large-acting performance performed after this is not the large-scaled performance with the battle effects shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, but the large-scale performance without the battle effects shown in FIGS. 41 and 42.

[Examples of the battle section introduction section]
FIG.54 and FIG.55 is a continuous figure which shows the example of an effect of the introduction area of battle mode.
When the result of non-winning is obtained by internal lottery in the introduction section, by using a common effect image (image that teaches entering the battle mode) during each variation display of the introduction section, A high-probability time shortening state transition teaching effect that teaches that at least the transition to the high-probability time shortening state is performed is performed (introducing section effect executing means).

  On the other hand, when the winning result is obtained by internal lottery in the introduction section, the high-probability time shortening state transition teaching effect is interrupted and the winning effect different from the high-probability time shortening state transition teaching effect is executed (Introduction section effect execution means). Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  54 (A): For example, by performing the first variation display after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of the “battle mode introduction section”. In the introduction section of the battle mode, the instruction screen “battle mode entry” displayed at the end of the big hit game is displayed as it is in order to teach the player that the battle mode will be started. The effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner in a reduced state at the upper left corner of the screen ("Fluctuating"-"Fluctuating"-"Fluctuating").

  In FIG. 54 (B): Since the first change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("2"-"2"-"3 "). In the illustrated example, the explanation screen “battle mode entry” is displayed as it is.

  54 (C): When the next fluctuation is started, the second fluctuation display is performed after the big hit game ends. In the illustrated example, the explanation screen “battle mode entry” is continuously displayed. At this time, a cracked image is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. As a specific form of production, a bullet is fired from the front of the liquid crystal screen, the bullet penetrates the liquid crystal screen, and the production is performed as if the liquid crystal screen was perforated. .

  FIG. 55 (D): Then, an effect is produced in which cracks (cracks) entering radially centering on the through hole gradually spread over the entire liquid crystal screen.

  In FIG. 55 (E): If the previous jackpot was won in the first half and the previous jackpot was a 16-round probable variation, the teammate character will be the enemy character during the previous jackpot game. Directing to win. And in this case, the effect at the time of winning in the introduction section is an effect in which glass fragments are shattered and piled up in the lower area of the liquid crystal screen, and at the same time, the next enemy character Panda S3 appears. Production is performed.

  Then, during the subsequent big hit game, the panda S3 and the ally character T, which are different from the ghost U6 of the umbrella that the ally character T has won, are played against each other, and the ally character T and the panda S3 are matched according to the winning type. By winning or losing, another enemy character battle effect is executed that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained from the big hit game (another enemy character battle effect execution means). Specifically, if the ally character T wins the panda S3, the player is informed that the 16 rounds probable big hit is given to the player, and if the ally character T is defeated by the panda S3, the player knows that the ally character T is defeated by the panda S3. Communicated.

  In FIG. 55 (F): If the previous jackpot was won in the first half and if the previous jackpot was a 5-round probable variation, the ally character became an enemy character during the previous jackpot game. The defeat production is being executed. And in this case, the effect at the time of winning in the introductory section is the effect that the glass fragments are shattered and piled up in the lower area of the LCD screen, and at the same time, the ghost S6 of the umbrella that is the defeated enemy character The production that appears again is executed.

  Then, during the subsequent big hit game, the ghost S6 of the umbrella that the ally character T has defeated and the ally character T will face each other, and the ally character T and the ghost S6 of the umbrella will be won or lost according to the winning type. As a result, the same enemy character battle effect is executed (the same enemy character battle effect execution means) which teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained from the jackpot game. Specifically, if the ally character T wins the umbrella ghost S6, the player will be informed that the 16 rounds probable big hit will be transmitted to the player, and if the ally character T loses the umbrella ghost S6, it will be a 5 round probable big hit. Is transmitted to the player.

  In FIG. 55 (G): If the previous big hit was won in the second half and this big hit was a 5-round probability variable design, glass fragments shattered in the lower area of the LCD screen. The effect which piles up and is performed is performed, and the effect which is stopped and displayed by the aspect in which three effect symbols of 5 are arranged at the same time is executed. In other words, in the case of winning in the introduction section in this case, during the change of the special symbol, the effect of the battle by each character (the effect in which each character appears) is not executed, and the effect symbol is 3 according to the type of winning. By stopping and displaying all together, an effect that teaches the amount of profit obtained by the big hit game is executed (non-matching effect executing means).

  In addition, in this case, the effect at the time of winning is an effect indicating that the profit obtained from the special game is added (character information of the added bonus is displayed). Although not shown in particular, if the previous jackpot was won in the second half and this jackpot corresponds to a 16-round probability variable symbol, it is based on an aspect where three effect symbols of seven are arranged. An effect that is stopped and displayed is executed.

  And, since the above-mentioned effect at the time of winning is an effect that the explanation screen “Battle mode entry” is broken and executed (the effect that the high-probability time shortening state transition teaching effect is interrupted and executed), Surprise can be given to the player, and new gameplay can be exhibited. Such an effect at the time of winning continues as long as the winning in the introduction section continues.

  In FIG. 55 (H): On the other hand, when the current variation is a deviation variation, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner ("2"-"3"-"4"). In the illustrated example, the explanation screen “battle mode entry” is displayed as it is. In addition, the introduction section of the battle mode continues until the special symbol changes four times after the end of the big hit game, unless the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning.

[Example of the last section of battle mode]
FIG. 56 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the final section of the battle mode. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  56 (A): For example, by performing the 85th variation display after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of “the final section of the battle mode”. In the final section of the battle mode, in order to deeply impress that the big hit expectation (renso expectation) has become extremely low, there is a state where the ally character represented by the ally character image T is lying pronely It is expressed.

  56 (B): Then, the image of the effect switching button 45 is displayed on the lower left side of the teammate character lying down on the prone position represented by the teammate character image T, and the player presses the press of the effect switching button 45. An effect that prompts the user is performed.

[When winning]
56 (C): If the special symbol variation this time corresponds to winning, the movable body 40g is completely up to the center of the liquid crystal display 42 when the effect switching button 45 is pressed. The effect of falling on is executed. At this time, an image showing a state where lightning or explosion has occurred is also displayed as a background image.

  56 (D): All effect symbols are stopped and displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol stop display ("5"-"5"-"5").

[When not winning]
56 (E): On the other hand, when the change of the special symbol this time does not correspond to the winning, even if the effect switching button 45 is pressed, the movable body 40g does not fall. In the example shown in the figure, three round figures are displayed over the teammate character image T, and it is expressed that the current variation corresponds to non-winning.

  56 (F): All effect symbols are stopped and displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol stop display ("2"-"4"-"6").

  In this way, the player is prompted to input an operation using the effect switching button 45, and if the player hits the jackpot, an effect drop effect is executed. Therefore, the player can use the effect switching button 45 to enter the game. It gives motivation to participate and provides surprises and fun to the game.

  The final section of the battle mode continues until the special symbol fluctuates 88 times after the jackpot game is finished unless the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, and then returns to the normal mode (normal section).

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effect, reach effect, pre-reach notice effect, memory number display effect, section-by-section effect, big effect, etc. are all controlled through the following control process.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a period of several tens of μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes command reception process (step S400), working memory effect management process (step S401), effect symbol management process (step S402), display output process (step S404), lamp driving process (step S406), and acoustic driving. This includes a subroutine group of processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number increases, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number decreases, a start port Winning sound control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, variation pattern command, variation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, state designation command, round number command, error notification command, jackpot end effect command, number cut There are a counter value command, a change pattern destination determination command, a stop display time end command, a section management status command, and the like.

  Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the execution of the above-described stored number display effect and the pre-reading notice effect using the markers M1 and M2. The contents of the working memory effect management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the result display effect using the effect symbols, and controls the effect contents during the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects effect patterns of various notice effects (notice effect before reach occurrence, notice effect after reach, etc.). The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) with basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , An operation memory effect pattern number, a prefetch notice effect pattern number, a change effect pattern number, a change notice effect number, a background pattern number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (the display control CPU 146 and the VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed effect content (effect executing means).

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, BGM, sound data, etc. during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect) to the sound drive circuit 134. Instruct. Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the driving IC of the movable body 40g. The movable body 40g operates using the movable body solenoid 57 as a drive source, and performs an effect in synchronism with the display of the image by the liquid crystal display 42 as described above or independently.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the action memory effect management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Working memory production management process]
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the working memory effect management process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories has been received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the effect command at the time when the number of working memories increases is stored. When it is confirmed that the production command when the number of working memories increases is saved (step S700: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S702. When it is not possible to confirm that the production command when the number of working memories increases is saved (step S700: No), the production control CPU 126 does not execute step S702.

  Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect selection process when the number of working memories increases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect for displaying the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored. When it is confirmed that the production command when the number of working memories decreases is saved (step S704: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S706. If it is not possible to confirm that the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored (step S704: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S706.

Step S706: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect selection processing when the number of working memories decreases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect of sliding the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 57).

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of effect symbol management processing. The effect symbol management process includes an execution selection process (step S500), an effect symbol change pre-process (step S502), an effect symbol change process (step S504), an effect symbol stop display process (step S506), and a variable winning device operation. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the situation has not yet started the variation display effect, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation processing (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol variation in-process has been completed, As a jump destination, the effect symbol stop display in-progress process (step S506) is selected. Further, the variable winning device operating process (step S508) is selected as a jump destination only when the variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 13) is selected in the main control CPU 72. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.), or the effect pattern for the notice effect (the reach other than the pre-reading notice effect pattern). Pre-occurrence notice pattern, reach notice notice pattern, etc.). In addition, the production control CPU 126 also performs demonstration production control when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and an effect corresponding to the result is displayed. The control information on the contents (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the result display effect using the effect symbols and moving images in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the result display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) ends the variable display effect that has been actually executed within the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the result display effect. As a result, the result display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be effectively taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (execution of the symbol effect) means). However, in the present embodiment, at the time of a small hit, the result display effect is executed in a manner similar to or approximated to the loss.

  Step S508: In the variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. In this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the prominent effect according to various conditions (for example, winning type). For example, in the case of 16 round big hits, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 16-round big role effect pattern as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). . As a result, the image of the prominent effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses.

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the command for demonstration effect is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 57) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 57). To do.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not saved (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. Note that whether or not the current variation is off can be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. In other words, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the outlier normal variation or outlier reach variation, it can be determined that the current variation is outlier. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of sync.

  Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command at the time of small hit is left, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. Whether or not the current variation is a big hit can also be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the big hit variation, it can be determined that the current variation is a big hit. If the current stop symbol command corresponds to the jackpot symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a jackpot.

  Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, “C0H00H” to “D0H7FH”). The effect pattern number is prepared in advance corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 can select an effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time by referring to an effect pattern selection table (not shown). it can. The production pattern numbers may be prepared in pairs with the variation pattern commands, or a plurality of production pattern numbers may be prepared for one variation pattern command.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), changes the effect schedule (change time, reach type, and reach occurrence timing) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, and stops. The display mode and the like are determined. Note that the types of effect symbols determined here correspond to the “combination of symbols at the time of a small hit”.

  The above procedure corresponds to the case of “small hit”, but in the case of hitting 5 round big hit or 16 round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is “big hit” in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit hour fluctuation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, “E0H00H” to “F0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. Note that, in the big hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched for each big hit stop symbol.

  In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. In other words, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a shift in step S604 (Yes), it next executes step S612.

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes a deviation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command (for example, “A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern numbers at the time of losing are classified into “ordinary deviation fluctuation”, “short-time deviation fluctuation”, “outlier reach fluctuation”, and the like, and a fine reach fluctuation pattern is defined in “outlier reach fluctuation”. Note that which effect pattern number is selected by the effect control CPU 126 is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of detachment is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, occurrence of reach) , Reach type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “7”-“2”-“4”, etc.).

  When any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes a notice selection process (notice effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The content of the notice effect is determined based on, for example, the result of internal lottery (winning or non-winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). As described above, the notice effect is for notifying the player of the possibility that the reach state will occur during the variable display effect, or for notifying that there is a possibility that it will eventually be a big hit. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be low at the time of non-winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be relatively high to increase the player's expectation at the time of winning. Further, the effect control CPU 126 selects the notice effect pattern according to the stay section such as the first half section. For example, the effect control CPU 126 may not select the notice effect in the introduction section, the intermediate section, the last section, or the like.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 59), the variation display effect and the result display effect are executed based on the actually selected variation effect pattern (effect execution means), and various A notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern. In addition, various stay mode effects are executed based on the background (stay) mode pattern selected here (effect execution means).

[Big hit variation pattern selection process]
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the big hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

Step S800: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the internal state is a high probability state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command.
As a result, if the internal state is a high probability state (Yes), the presentation control CPU 126 executes step S802, and if the internal state is not a high probability state, that is, if the internal state is a low probability state (No). The effect control CPU 126 executes step S804.

  Step S802: The effect control CPU 126 executes section-by-section big hit effect pattern selection processing (section-by-section effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. The type of effect symbol determined here constitutes the above “hit combination”.

  Further, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern according to the stay section. The effect control CPU 126 can confirm the stay section by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the section management status command. Then, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern that will be a big hit through an accessory fall effect or the like if it is the first half section, and an effect pattern that becomes a big hit after the door opening / closing effect if it is an intermediate section. In the latter half section, an effect pattern that is a big hit after the reach effect is selected, and in the last section, an effect pattern that is a big hit is selected through the accessory fall effect.

Step S804: The effect control CPU 126 executes a low probability state big hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. The type of effect symbol determined here constitutes the above “hit combination”. In this process, the winning pattern is selected in the low probability state (normal section), and therefore an effect pattern that is a big hit after the reach effect is selected.
And after finishing the process of either step S802 or step S804, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-process (FIG. 60).

[Processing pattern selection for big hits by section]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the section-by-section big hit effect pattern selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S810: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the stay section is an introduction section. The stay period can be confirmed by the section management status command stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 130.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is the introduction section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S812. When it is confirmed that the stay section is not the introduction section (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S816. Execute.

  Step S812: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the previous winning is winning in the first half section and the previous winning symbol corresponds to a 16-round probability variable symbol. To confirm in which section the previous winning event was won and to check which symbol the previous winning symbol was in, information on the staying section and information on the winning symbol at the time of the previous winning are stored in the RAM 130. This can be realized by memorizing.

  As a result, when it is determined that the previous winning is the winning in the first half section and the previous winning symbol corresponds to the 16-round probability variation symbol (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S822, When the winning is the winning in the first half section and it is not determined that the previous winning symbol corresponds to the 16-round probability variation symbol (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S814.

  Step S814: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the previous winning is a winning in the first half section, and whether or not the previous winning symbol is a 5-round probability variable symbol.

  As a result, when it is determined that the previous winning is the winning in the first half section and the previous winning symbol corresponds to the 5-round probability variation symbol (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S824, When the winning is the winning in the first half section and it is not determined that the previous winning symbol corresponds to the 5-round probability variation symbol (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S826.

Step S816: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the stay section is the first half section.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is the first half section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S828, and when it is confirmed that the stay section is not the first half section (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S818. Execute.

Step S818: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the stay section is an intermediate section.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is an intermediate section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S830. When it is confirmed that the stay section is not an intermediate section (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S820. Execute.

Step S820: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the stay section is the second half section.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is the second half section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S832, and confirms that the stay section is not the second half section, that is, the stay section is the last section. In the case (No), the production control CPU 126 executes step S834.

Step S820: The effect control CPU 126 executes a first introduction section big hit effect pattern selection process. Specifically, a process for selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG.
Step S824: The effect control CPU 126 executes a second introduction section big hit effect pattern selection process. Specifically, a process for selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG.
Step S826: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process at the time of third introduction section big hit. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (G) in FIG. 55 is executed.

Step S828: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process for the first half section big hit. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG. 44 and the like is executed.
Step S830: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process at the time of intermediate section big hit. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG. 49 and the like is executed.

Step S832: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process for the second half section big hit. Specifically, a process for selecting an effect pattern shown in FIGS.
Step S834: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process at the time of the last section big hit. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (A), (B), (C), and (D) in FIG. 56 is executed.

  Then, when any one of steps S822 to S834 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the big hit time changing effect pattern selection process (FIG. 61).

[Variation production pattern selection process during loss]
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the above-described variation effect pattern selection processing at the time of loss. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

Step S850: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the internal state is a high probability state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command.
As a result, if the internal state is a high probability state (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes Step S852, and if the internal state is not a high probability state, that is, if the internal state is a low probability state (No). The effect control CPU 126 executes step S854.

  Step S852: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process at the time of deviation for each section (section-specific effect execution means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72.

  Further, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern according to the stay section. The effect control CPU 126 can confirm the stay section by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the section management status command. Then, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern that is non-reachable in the first half section, and selects an effect pattern in which the power-up effect is executed after the door opening / closing effect in the intermediate section. In addition, if the latter half section, the effect pattern that is lost after the non-reach and reach effects is selected, and if it is the last section, the effect pattern that is shifted without executing the accessory drop effect is selected.

Step S854: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect selection process at the time of low probability state deviation. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. In this process, since it is a loss in the low probability state (normal section), an effect pattern that is not performed without executing the reach effect is selected, or an effect pattern that is lost after the reach effect is executed is selected. .
And after finishing the process of either step S852 or step S854, the production control CPU 126 returns to the production symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 60).

[Processing pattern selection process when off by section]
FIG. 64 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the above-described section-specific effect pattern selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S860: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the stay section is an introduction section. The stay period can be confirmed by the section management status command stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 130.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is the introduction section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S868. When it is confirmed that the stay section is not the introduction section (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S862. Execute.

Step S862: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the stay section is the first half section.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is the first half section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S870. When it is confirmed that the stay section is not the first half section (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S864. Execute.

Step S864: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the stay section is an intermediate section.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is the intermediate section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S872, and when it is confirmed that the stay section is not the intermediate section (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S866. Execute.

Step S866: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the stay section is the second half section.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stay section is the second half section (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S874 and confirms that the stay section is not the second half section, that is, the stay section is the last section. In the case (No), the production control CPU 126 executes Step S876.

Step S868: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process when the introduction section is shifted. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (A), (B), etc. in FIG. 54 is executed.
Step S870: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process at the time of deviation from the first half section. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (A), (B), etc. in FIG. 43 is executed.

Step S872: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process when the intermediate section is shifted. Specifically, a process for selecting an effect pattern shown in FIGS. 47 and 48 is executed.
Step S874: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process at the time of a shift from the latter half section. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (A), (B), etc. in FIG. 50 is executed.
Step S876: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process when the last section is shifted. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in (A), (B), (E), and (F) in FIG. 56 is executed.

  Then, when any one of steps S868 to S876 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the off-time variation effect pattern selection process (FIG. 63).

[Processing when the variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the above-described process when the variable prize apparatus is activated. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S900: The effect control CPU 126 executes an active role effect selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a selection process of the prominent effect according to the winning symbol and the number of rounds. Specifically, the production control CPU 126 selects the big-game production without the battle production shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 according to the previous jackpot section or the previous jackpot symbol, or shows in FIG. 45 and FIG. Or select a big role production accompanied by a battle production. In addition, when executing this step for the first time in the same round, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern of a prominent effect corresponding to the currently executing round. On the other hand, when this step is executed for the second and subsequent times in the same round, the process of selecting the effect pattern of the active role effect to be executed in the same round has already been completed. To do.

  Step S902: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning is the first winning (so-called first winning). The confirmation of whether or not it is the first win can be determined to be the first win if it is a win in a state where the count-off counter relating to the high probability state is 0.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning is the first winning (step S902: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S904. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the current win is not the first win, that is, it is a continuous win (step S902: No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S904.

  Step S904: The effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the current winning is a 16-round probability variable symbol winning in the first half section, a 16-round probability varying symbol winning in the introduction section after the first half winning section, or a second half winning section. To check. These are cases where an effect that the ally character wins the enemy character in some form is executed.

  As a result, it is confirmed that this win is a 16-round probable symbol win in the first half, a 16-round probable symbol win in the first half, or a second half win When it has been done (step S904: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S906 and step S908. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the current winning condition satisfies any of the above conditions (step S904: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute steps S906 and S908, and the effect symbol management process (FIG. 59). Return to.

  Step S906: The effect control CPU 126 sets the completion flag of the currently selected enemy character to ON. Specifically, the completion flag of the enemy character selected by the player during the previous big hit game is set to ON. The enemy character completion flag is stored in the RAM 130 for each enemy character, and the initial value is set to “0”. When an effect of winning the enemy character is executed, the enemy character completion flag is a value indicating completion. “1” is set.

Step S908: The effect control CPU 126 executes a battle character selection effect selection process. The effect control CPU 126 executes this processing when it is determined that the currently executed round corresponds to a specific round (15 rounds if 16 rounds probable big hit is 4 rounds if 5 rounds probable big hit). Note that the details of the specific control will be described later using still another flowchart.
When the above process is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 59).

[Competitor character selection effect selection processing]
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the battle character selection effect selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S951: First, the effect control CPU 126 loads the enemy character status value from the RAM 130. This makes it possible to recognize which enemy character image is the currently selected enemy character image. Here, the “enemy character status” is a variable that holds an identification number corresponding to the enemy character image selected by the player during the first jackpot game, and the enemy character is selected during the jackpot game. The value is updated each time. Each enemy character is assigned a unique identification number, and by referring to the value of the enemy character status, it is possible to confirm which enemy character is currently selected by the player. If no enemy character has been selected yet, that is, until the first winning, a value indicating that no enemy character has been selected is stored in the value of the enemy character status. Also, once you enter the high-probability time reduction state and then move to the low-probability non-time reduction state, there is a value indicating that no enemy character is selected in the enemy character status value. Stored.

  Step S952: Next, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect for displaying the remaining character and the target mark. Specifically, for the display of the remaining character image, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for displaying a character image whose completion flag is OFF based on the value of the completion flag of the enemy character.

  Step S953: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the jog dial 45a has been operated by the player. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the rotation signal from the jog dial 45a is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame lighting board 136.

  When it is determined that the jog dial 45a has been operated (step S953: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes the process of step S954. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jog dial 45a is not operated (step S953: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute the process of step S954.

  Step S954: The effect control CPU 126 executes target mark movement effect selection processing. Specifically, processing for selecting an effect for moving the target mark is executed in accordance with the rotation signal from the jog dial 45a.

  Step S955: The effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the enemy character determination condition is satisfied (for example, whether or not the specific round in which the effect of selecting the enemy character is executed has ended, or the effect switch button 45 is pressed by the player. Confirm whether or not.

  When the above determination condition is satisfied (step S955: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes the process of step S956. On the other hand, when the determination condition is not satisfied (step S955: No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to step S952 and repeats the processing so far.

  Step S956: The effect control CPU 126 executes an enemy character status update process. Specifically, a value (identification number) corresponding to the character image in which the target mark is finally displayed is set in the enemy character status.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 65).

[List of parameters and effects after the big hit game]
FIG. 67 is a table showing various parameters and effect contents after the big hit game ends. This will be specifically described below.

  In the left column of the list, “internal state” regarding the winning probability of special symbols and normal symbols, “variation count” of special symbols after the end of jackpot game, special symbols that are set after the end of jackpot game are displayed once stopped A “variation pattern selection counter value” that is decremented each time it is played, “various sections” that can be transferred during the game, and “effect contents” that are executed while the special symbol is changing are shown.

  As shown at the top of the list, the first state to the first 84th variation is the internal state with a high probability time shortening state, and the second state is the 85th to 88th variation, and the internal state is a high probability non-time shortening state. , “After the 89th fluctuation”, the internal state becomes a low probability non-time shortened state.

  As shown in the second column from the left in the list, the variation pattern selection counter value takes the value of “88 to 85” in “variation 1st to variation 4th” after the big hit game is over. In this case, the introduction section is set as the section, and the introduction effect of the content that teaches entering the high probability time reduction state is executed as the effect content.

  As shown in the third column from the left of the list, after the end of the big hit game, in the “fifth variation to the thirty third variation”, the variation pattern selection counter value takes a value of “84 to 56”. In this case, the first half section is set as the section, and as the contents of the effect, an effect in which the teammate character predominates is executed.

  As shown in the fourth column from the left of the list, the variation pattern selection counter value takes the value “55” at the “34th variation” after the end of the big hit game. In this case, an intermediate section is set as the section, and the effect that the enemy character powers up is executed as the effect content.

  As shown in the fifth column from the left of the list, after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern selection counter value takes the value of “54 to 5” at “35th variation to 84th variation”. In this case, the second half section is set as the section, and the effect that the teammate character is inferior is executed as the effect content.

  As shown in the second column from the right of the list, the variation pattern selection counter value takes a value of “4 to 1” at “the 85th variation to the 88th variation” after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the last section is set as the section, and the effect that the ally character falls is performed as the effect content.

  As shown in the right column of the list, after the end of the big hit game, the “variation 89th and later” counter value for variation pattern selection takes a value of “0”. In this case, the normal section is set as the section, and the normal mode effect is executed as the effect content.

[List of production contents at the time of introduction section selection]
FIG. 68 is a list showing the contents of effects when winning in the introduction section. This will be specifically described below.

In the left column of the list, “5-round probability variation symbol” and “16 round probability variation symbol” corresponding to the previous jackpot symbol are shown.
In the upper column of the list, “first half section” and “second half section” corresponding to the previous jackpot section are shown. The “intermediate section” and “final section” are not included in the list, but if the previous big hit section is “intermediate section” or “final section” ”And“ second half section ”can be regarded as winning, and the production in the introduction section can be executed.

(1) When the previous jackpot symbol is “5-round probability variation symbol” and the previous jackpot segment is “first half zone” In this case, an effect is performed in which the same enemy character appears while the special symbol changes, Special effect symbols are stopped and displayed.

(2) When the previous jackpot symbol is “16 round probability variation symbol” and the previous jackpot segment is “first half segment” In this case, an effect in which another enemy character appears while the special symbol changes, Special effect symbols are stopped and displayed.

(3) When the previous jackpot symbol is either “5 round probability variation symbol” or “16 round probability variation symbol”, and the previous jackpot segment is “second half segment”. A bonus effect is executed, and the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a set of three.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, when winning in the introduction section after the end of the jackpot game, depending on the type of the previous jackpot section or the previous jackpot, the effect of playing each character during the jackpot game is executed In addition, since the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner without performing the effect of the battle by each character, it is possible to realize an unprecedented way to show the recreation in memory.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. The aspect of the effect mentioned in one embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the aspect of the effect described above.

  The images given in other production examples are merely examples, and these can be appropriately modified. Further, the structure, board surface configuration, specific numerical values and the like of the pachinko machine 1 are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

  In the embodiment described above, the example of the effect of powering up the enemy character in the intermediate section has been described. However, the effect of powering down the ally character in the intermediate section may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which two types of character images such as an ally and an enemy are displayed has been described. However, it is possible to execute an effect in a high probability time shortened state using one effect image. In this case, for example, the effect image is displayed in a dominant manner in the first half section, the effect of powering down the effect image is executed in the intermediate interval, and the effect image is displayed in an inferior aspect in the second half interval. do it.

  In the embodiment described above, an example in which a character image is used as an effect image has been described. However, the effect image may correspond to a background image. In this case, for example, a clear sky background image is displayed as an effect image in the first half section, a cloudy background image is displayed as an effect image in the intermediate section, and a rainy background image is displayed as an effect image in the second section. Can do.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board unit 8a Game area 20 Start gate 26 Upper start prize port 28 Variable start prize device 28a Lower start prize port 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 First special symbol display device 35 Second special symbol Symbol display device 34a First special symbol operation memory lamp 35a Second special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 45 Effect switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (5)

An internal lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to the player's profit when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
When the internal lottery is executed, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a mode representing the result of the internal lottery after the symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time triggered by this,
At least within the variation time, after executing a variation display effect that displays a predetermined effect symbol in a variable manner corresponding to the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, the effect corresponding to the symbol stop display by the symbol display means A symbol effect execution means for executing a stop display effect for stopping and displaying the symbol;
A special game execution that executes a special game with different profits to be given to the player according to the winning type of the symbol that is stopped and displayed, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner by the symbol display means Means,
At the time of the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery execution means, after the special game is completed by the special game execution means, until the number of fluctuations after the special game corresponding to the number of times of display of the symbols reaches a specific number From the low-probability state in which the lottery opportunity is generated at least at a normal frequency, while shifting from the low-probability state in which the winning is obtained with a probability of high to the high-probability state in which winning is obtained with a high probability compared to the low-probability state A high probability time shortening state transition means for transitioning to a high probability time shortening state by transitioning to a time shortening state in which the occurrence of the lottery trigger is possible at a high frequency compared to this non-time shortening state;
When shifting to the high probability time shortening state by the high probability time shortening state transition means, the section from the start to the end of the high probability time shortening state is divided into at least an introduction section, a first half section, and a second half section. Section setting means;
Section effect execution means for executing a section effect that causes at least a friend character and an enemy character to appear in the first half section and the second half section;
When the winning result is obtained by the internal lottery in the first half section, the teammate character and the enemy character are matched against each other during execution of the special game, and the symbol winning displayed by the symbol display means is stopped. Acquired profit teaching effect during special game that performs the special profit acquisition effect during special game by teaching the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by winning or losing the enemy character and the enemy character according to the type Execution means;
If the winning result is obtained by the internal lottery in the second half section, the teammate character and the enemy character are played against each other and the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character while the symbol display means changes the symbol. The special symbol is obtained by stopping and displaying the effect symbol in a specific winning mode or a winning mode other than the specific winning mode according to the winning type of the symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means. Fluctuating acquired profit teaching effect execution means for executing the acquired profit teaching effect during fluctuation of the content that teaches the magnitude of profit;
When the result of winning in the internal lottery is obtained in the introductory section after the end of the special game in which the effect that the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed by the acquired profit teaching effect execution means during the special game In the introduction section, another enemy character and the ally character that are different from the enemy character won by the ally character during the execution of the special game, which is executed when the winning result is obtained in the internal lottery And telling the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by winning or losing the teammate character and the other enemy character according to the winning type of the symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means. Another enemy character battle effect execution means for executing another enemy character battle effect of the content,
When the result of winning in the internal lottery is obtained in the introductory section after the end of the special game in which the effect that the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character is executed by the acquired profit teaching effect execution means during the special game The same enemy character and the ally character that are the same as the enemy character defeated by the ally character during execution of the special game that is executed when the winning result is obtained in the internal lottery in the introduction section And telling the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by winning or losing the teammate character and the same enemy character according to the winning type of the symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means Same enemy character battle effect execution means for executing the same enemy character battle effect of the content,
If the winning result is obtained in the internal lottery in the introduction section after the special game is executed after the fluctuation-acquisition profit teaching effect is executed, during the change of the symbol by the symbol display means In accordance with the winning type of the symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means without executing the battle effect by each character, the effect symbol is selected in a specific winning mode or a winning mode other than the specific winning mode. A gaming machine comprising: a non-matching effect executing means for executing a non-matching effect with a content that teaches the magnitude of the profit obtained by the special game by stopping display. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A variation pattern defining means for preliminarily defining a plurality of types of variation patterns including a special variation pattern in which a variation time is fixed for the variation pattern of the symbol that is variably displayed by the symbol display means;
A variation pattern determining means for selectively determining any one of the plurality of types of the variation patterns defined by the variation pattern defining means when executing the symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
The game machine further comprising: variation pattern restriction means for restricting the type of the variation pattern that can be selected by the variation pattern determination means to the special variation pattern for the introduction section. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The introduction section is
The gaming machine is a section from when the high probability time shortening state is started to when a variable display of the number of times matching the upper limit number of lottery elements stored for use in the internal lottery is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
When a result of non-winning is obtained by an internal lottery in the introduction section, by using a common effect image during the display of the variation of the symbol each time in the introduction section, at least the high probability time shortened state High probability time shortening state transition teaching effect that teaches the transition is performed, while the high probability that is executed during the symbol variation display when the winning result is obtained by internal lottery in the introduction section A gaming machine, further comprising introduction section effect execution means for interrupting the time shortening state transition teaching effect halfway and executing the effect at the time of winning different from the high probability time shortening state transition teaching effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The introduction section effect executing means is
When winning in the introductory section after winning in the first half section, when performing in the introductory section after winning in the second half section Is a game machine that executes an effect indicating that a profit obtained by the special game is added as an effect at the time of winning.