JP6535444B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine, for example.

  For example, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, during the ending effect after the big hit, variable display is performed with a reduced symbol (also referred to as a small symbol) which is a effect symbol smaller than a normal decorative symbol.

JP, 2011-240057, A

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the processing load can not be reduced because the combination of the stop symbols in the out-of-out fluctuation is determined at each variable display.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the processing load relating to the determination of the combination of the identification information derived and displayed.

(1) In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the game machine of the present invention,
It is advantageous for the player when the combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means (for example, effect display device 9) for performing variable display of a plurality of identification information becomes a specific combination (for example, "666") It is possible to control to an advantageous state , and when a special condition is satisfied, the probability that the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state up to the special number of times after the end of the advantageous state is a predetermined probability A gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a high special state ,
Variable winning means that can change to an open state where game media can easily enter;
After the end of the advantageous state, when the special condition is satisfied, the variable display is performed up to the first number of times equal to or less than the special number, and when the special condition is not satisfied, the variable display is performed. At least one of the control to increase the frequency at which the variable winning means is in the open state, or the control to increase the period in which the open state is to be performed, up to a second number of times which is at most a maximum and less than the first number. High release control means for performing the high release control as
Suggestive effect means for performing a suggestive effect suggesting the remaining number of times of variable display in which the high open control is executed;
Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that does not indicate the remaining number of times of variable display for which the high open control is performed;
Equipped with
The identification information includes a normal mode and a mode having low visibility by being smaller than the normal mode,
A predetermined effect (for example, whether the screen can be divided by one variable display or not) for informing whether or not the specific combination is derived and displayed when the special effect is performed (for example, in the special effect mode) In the variable display where the display effect of notifying whether or not is performed and the specific combination is not derived and displayed on the variable display means, the identification information (for example, reduced design) of the aspect having low visibility is the specific combination Deriving and displaying a combination (for example, “656”) which constitutes a part but does not constitute the specific combination as a whole
When the special effect is being performed (for example, in the special effect mode), the predetermined effect (for example, a display effect for notifying whether or not the screen is broken in one variable display) is not performed and the variable display is performed. In the variable display in which the specific combination is not derived and displayed on the means, the same combination (for example, "136") is derived and displayed in each variable display for the identification information (for example, reduced symbol) of the aspect having low visibility .
When the specific combination is derived and displayed on the variable display means before the number of times of execution of the variable display of identification information after the establishment of the specific condition reaches a predetermined number, the variable display is performed after the establishment of the specific condition the have line once the temporary stop and re-variable display of the number of times corresponding to the difference number between the variable display of the execution times and the predetermined number of identification information to a specific combination is derived displayed to the means,
If not controlled in the special state after the end of the previous SL advantageous conditions, the suggested presentation means, the number of executions of the variable display to execute the suggested effect up to the second number of times at the maximum,
When controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, the specific effect means may perform the variable display up to the difference number corresponding to the difference between the first number and the second number at the maximum. The specific effect is executed, and the suggested effect means is characterized in that the suggested effect is performed until the number of times of execution of the variable display exceeds the number of times of the difference up to the first number.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the determination of the combination of the identification information derived and displayed.

(2) In addition, the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) where the player plays a game, and variable display of a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each (for example, variable of first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) It is advantageous for the player when the specific display result (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the variable display means (the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9) for displaying. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state),
The specific display result on the variable display means before the number of times of execution of the variable display of identification information after the establishment of the specific condition (for example, after the end of the probability variation big hit) reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, a specific number of times (15 times)) Corresponds to the difference between the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information and the predetermined number of times until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means after the specific condition is derived and displayed. The temporary stop and the re-variable display (for example, pseudo continuous change) are performed once (for example, as shown in FIG. 30) as the temporary stop and the re-variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 30) Change)).

  According to such a configuration, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform, and the interest in the timing at which the display result is derived can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2), the advantageous for the player during the period from the end of the specific gaming state until the number of times of execution of the variable display of identification display reaches a specific number (for example, 85 times). Advantageous state control means (for example, processing of setting 100 or 85 to the fluctuation number counter in S156 or S156a) to control to a state (for example, a short time state);
In the state where the advantageous state control means is controlled to the advantageous state, the number notification means (for example, the number of remaining times until the number of times of execution of the variable display of identification display reaches the specific number) The effect symbol variation start process and the like of S801 are further included) which executes the effect based on the remaining time short number notification control pattern selected in the time reduction effect control pattern selection process (S5083).

  According to such a configuration, since the remaining number of times notified is the same in the case where the gaming state is the high probability high base and the case where the gaming state is the low probability high base, discouragement of the player can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), the notification means displays the variable display means until the number of times of execution of variable display of identification information after the establishment of the specific condition reaches the predetermined number. The effect is displayed so that the variable display variation time of each identification information to be executed until the specific display result is derived and displayed is the same (for example, the specific number in FIG. Change))),
After the variable display of identification information is started, the change time (for example, the big hit change time shown in FIG. 8) from the display of the specific display result to the notification of control to the specific game state is the variable time It sets according to the total fluctuation time of the variable display of the identification information of each time performed until the said specific display result is derived | led-out displayed on a display means.

  According to such a configuration, the fluctuation time can be determined based on the result of the big hit lottery, and the process for determining the fluctuation time can be simplified. Further, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform, and the interest can be improved.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (2) to (4), the variable display means is configured to display the specific display result until the number of times the variable display of identification information after the establishment of the specific condition is performed reaches the predetermined number. The stop mode of the display result when the derivation display is not performed (for example, the effect at the time of disconnection in the specified number of periods) and the temporary stop mode (temporary continuous change effect) for temporarily stopping temporarily are the same mode.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the variable display means, and to make it difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot is a big hit or not by the number of fluctuations on the way to the predetermined number of times. Can improve interest.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to (2), after the specific gaming state is over, the number of times of execution of the variable display is at most a special number (for example, 100 times set as the fluctuation number count of S156). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probability change state or the like) in which the probability (for example, jackpot probability etc.) to be controlled to the specific gaming state is higher than a predetermined probability (for example, low probability or the like) Etc.) and changes between an advantageous state (eg, open state etc.) where game media (eg, game balls etc.) easily enter and a disadvantageous state (eg closed state etc.) where game medium does not enter or is difficult to enter Variable winning means (eg, variable winning ball device 15 etc.) and after the end of the specific gaming state, when the special condition is satisfied, the number of times of execution of the variable display is at most the first number of times less than the special number For example, when the special condition is not satisfied up to 100 times etc.), the second number of times the variable display is performed at most and less than the first number is set as the fluctuation number count of S156a, for example. High opening control means for executing at least one of control for increasing the frequency at which the variable winning means is in an advantageous state, and control for prolonging the advantageous state until 85 times or more). If the special gaming state (for example, a probability change state etc.) is not controlled after the end of the specific gaming state, the number of times of execution of the variable display reaches the second number (for example, 85 times etc.) at the maximum Up to the second number of times when the high open control by the high open control means is being executed (for example, in all variable display in a low probability high base state) First effect control means (for example, time-saving effect control pattern selection processing) which executes an effect (for example, an effect using the remaining-time short-time notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining-time short number), etc. (S5083) effect pattern start processing of S801 to execute the effect by the notification time control pattern remaining time short-run, etc.) and after the end of the specific gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state (for example, a probability change state etc.) And the number of times of execution of variable display is at most equal to the difference (eg, 15 times) between the first number (eg, 100 times) and the second number (eg, 85 times). When the high open control is performed up to the difference number of times (for example, around 15 times, 15 times in this embodiment, etc.) (for example, 1st to 15th times in the high probability high base state) In the display etc.), perform the rendering by the specific rendering mode (the mode using the remaining short number non notification control pattern) (for example, the rendering using the remaining short number non notification control pattern not notifying the current remaining short number) When the high open control is executed up to the first number of times (for example, 100 times or more) at the maximum, the number of times of execution of variable display exceeds the number of times of difference (for example, 15 times or more) An effect that suggests the remaining number of variable display up to the first number (for example, in the 16th to 100th variable display in the high probability high base state) (for example, the remaining number of short times notifying the current number of short times) Second effect control means (for example, the odd number non-informing system selected in the probability variation effect control pattern selection process (S 5084) for executing effects using the notification control pattern) Characterized in that it comprises the S802 performance symbols change during processing, etc.) and to perform an effect by either the pattern or the remaining time reduction number notification control pattern.

  According to such a configuration, when the special gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state after the termination of the specific gaming state, the remaining number (for example, the remaining 85 times to one remaining) suggested by the effect is special after the termination of the specific gaming state When the game state is not controlled, it becomes the same as the remaining number (for example, the remaining 85 times to the remaining 1 time) suggested by the effect. In other words, there is no difference between the remaining number of appearances when the special gaming state is not controlled after the end of the specific gaming state and the residual number of appearances when the special gaming state is controlled after the specific gaming state ends. . Therefore, discouragement of the player when not controlled to the special gaming state can be alleviated.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship of the time at the time of change, the time of big hit fluctuation time, and the number of times of big hit pseudo run fluctuation in each specific frequency. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between the game state after a definite variation big hit, and the judgment table used for selection of a change pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between the game state after a big hit normally, and the judgment table used for selection of a change pattern. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a field which saves data, such as a random number corresponding to suspension storage in the game control microcomputer side. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the random number used with a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart which shows time reduction production control pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart which shows a probability variation production control pattern selection process. It is a figure showing an example of an effect at the time of being controlled from a big hit game state to a time saving state. It is a figure showing an example of an effect at the time of being controlled from a big hit game state to a definite change state. It is a figure showing an example of an effect at the time of being controlled from a big hit game state to a definite change state. It is a timing chart for explaining the fluctuation time in specific number of times.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. It is provided with a variable display unit (variation display unit) that executes variable display of identification information and derives and displays a display result, and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit As long as it is a gaming machine to be controlled, any gaming machine may be used.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit classification table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play space is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (games described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting a bat, and the like. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 See) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the inside of the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 122 or the like. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 124 is provided. The push button 124 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 124 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 124 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the stick controller is provided as the operation means operable by the player is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, a simple push button, lever switch, jog dial, etc. may be used as the operation means. Other operation means may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as a variable display portion capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of effect symbols as plural types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information of the second symbol.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and provided on the display screen is a effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Be In the effect symbol display area, symbol display areas are formed in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect), "left", "middle" and "right", are variably displayed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the fluctuation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is executed by the second special symbol display 8b. Since the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display when the variable display of the special symbol is performed, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b When it is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as the advantageous state in which the player is given an advantageous value (favorable value).

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the display in which the fluctuation of the effect pattern not being stopped yet is continuing. It is a display state in which the state or all or part of the production symbols are synchronously changed while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state in which the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas, and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, the effect which is different from usual may be done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when they appear, as compared to the normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information capable of identifying each is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small-sized display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numerals 0-9. In addition, the second special symbol display (the second special symbol display (second) to the right of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each Variation display unit 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numerals 0-9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variation indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition which is the execution condition of the change display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the 1st start winning opening 13 or the 2nd start winning opening) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state in which the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the fluctuation display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the open wing pieces on the left and right of the second starting winning opening 14 close the second starting winning opening 14, so the gaming ball is the second starting winning opening I do not win 14 In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win). However, even in such a case, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. Is desirable. Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the fluctuation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second The start condition of 2) is satisfied, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern as the symbol of. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8 b and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage count are provided. ing. In addition, an area (summed pending storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total pending memory number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeat continuation control is also referred to as round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, any jackpot type is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol capable of identifying each of the effect display devices 9 is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of fluctuating display of the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When the game ball passes the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous for the player for a predetermined number of times. Changes to a player's open position. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "card unit") that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table in FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in big hit ( The number of rounds), the open time of each round, and the number of times saved are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is put into the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has elapsed, or, In response to the establishment of the open end condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the closed state is established. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) where the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as a special gaming state as compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state which is not a definite change state) The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the representation pattern is shortened as compared with the non-time-short state in addition to the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to be in the time saving state independently of the probability change state.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so when it becomes the time saving state, the effective start winning is likely to occur and the big hit game may be performed. Increase.

  In addition, the type (class) of the big hit which does not shift to a definite change state after being controlled by the big hit game state of 15 rounds among "big hit" is called "usually big hit".

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, accompanying the probability changing state. In some cases, control may be performed to a power control support state that facilitates (higher entry, higher frequency) winning on the device 15.

  Here, the electronic Chu support control will be described. As the electric chew support control, the control (normal symbol shortening control) to reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbol (time from the start of fluctuation display to the derivation display of display result) and derive the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (control to increase the number of times of release) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning to the second start winning opening 14 As a result, the game ball is more likely to get a start winning (the condition for executing variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is more likely to be established). In addition, when the frequency of winning on the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such control, the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of gaming balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of firing balls. The ratio "base" is referred to as the "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 15, ie, the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

  In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability state)" and "low probability state (non-probability state)" are used as terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and terms as a combination of base states are indicated. , "High base state (power chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-power chew support control state)" are used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the terms “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base state”, “high probability low base state”, and “low probability low base status” are used as terms indicating the combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use the "high probability high base state". The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpots of 15 rounds, a plurality of jackpots, usually a jackpot and a probability variation jackpot, are provided.

  Usually, the big hit is a big hit controlled to the non-probability state, the short time state, and the electronic chew support control state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. The probability variation big hit is a jackpot in which control to shift to a probability variation state, a short time state, and a power tues support control state (high probability high base state) is performed after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state.

  In the probability variation big hit, either the condition that the definite change state, the time saving state, or the electronic control support state is performed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier Continue until the other condition is met. In addition, in a normal big hit, the time until the time saving state is executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 85 times, or the condition until the next big hit occurs until the earlier condition is satisfied continue. As described above, the number of variable display in which the time saving state continues is also referred to as the time saving number. The normal jackpot may be controlled to be a jackpot controlled to the non-probability state, the non-time-short state, and the power-less support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control), a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number value based on the fact that the start winning is when the numerical data is read out (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning prize ball device 15, and the output circuit 59 which drives the solenoid 21 which opens and closes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms the big prize mouth in accordance with the command from the game control microcomputer 560 It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which fluctuates and displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 has the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

  The effect control command for instructing effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay substrate 77 which allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31. Is received and the variable display control of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Perform various effect control such as controlling the sound output of

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port 105. Do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 124 has been detected, from the push sensor 120 via the I / O port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (type, normal big hit, and any kind of probability variation big hit) and the big hit symbol (for big hit type determination, for big hit symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR 4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR 5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for random 4 initial value determination).

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific gaming state, a plurality of types, usually a big hit and a probability variation big hit, are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined to be any of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  In addition, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Determine the fluctuation pattern of As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the feature of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit, the variation patterns are classified into a normal reach variation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach variation pattern type with super reach. Such fluctuation pattern types are selected at a predetermined ratio. Further, if it is a loss, it is classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type that is a fluctuation pattern type without a reach, a normal reach fluctuation pattern type, and a super reach fluctuation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state (in the time saving state, compared with the time non-time saving state). When the time saving state is set by setting that the rate at which the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is set high, compared with the time not being the time saving state. , Fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern classification is set by the fact that the selection ratio differs when the number of pending storages of each special symbol which fluctuates indicates more than predetermined number and when it is less than predetermined number, When the number of pending storages of each special symbol to display variable is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the number of pendings reduction control in which the fluctuation time is shortened is executed as compared with the case where the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may do so.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state, that is, a non-probability change state). A big hit determination table used in a normal state (at a non definite change state).

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit judgment value in the normal time jackpot determination table, and it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation big hit judgment table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big change judgment big hit judgment table is changed to the big hit judgment value (usually called the big hit judgment value or the 1st big hit judgment value) common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal time big hit judgment table Due to the addition of the unique big hit judgment value, a large number (10 times the number) of big hit judgment values (referred to as a positive change time jackpot judgment value or a second big hit judgment value) greater than the probability change time big hit judgment table is set. . As a result, in the probability change state, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is as shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the shown big hit judgment values, it is decided to make it a big hit (usually a big hit or a probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as the first suspension storage) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol is It is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when it is performed. FIG. 5C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as a second suspension storage) based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol is Is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed).

  Each of FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C) special symbol big hit classification determination table is a random number (Random 1) for big hit classification determination when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit design. Based on the above, the type of the big hit is determined to be either “normal big hit” or “probably big hit” and is referred to determine the big hit symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit classification determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit design determination value) for determining the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normally big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a big hit type big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the big hit type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches as the big hit type, and the value of random 1 matches as a big hit symbol Determine the jackpot design that has been made. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5C have the same proportion determined as the probability variation big hit. However, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, a variation pattern table used to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIGS. 6 and 7 are tables showing the variation pattern table used to determine the variation pattern.

  In FIG. 6, as a variation pattern table, (a) is usually a first judgment table for deviation, (b) is a second judgment table for deviation, (c) is a first judgment table for time deviation, and (d) is time The second determination table at the time of disconnection, (e) shows the determination table at the time of the specific number of occurrences. In FIG. 7, as a variation pattern table, (a) is a normal big hit time determination table, (b) is a probability change big hit time determination table, and (c) is a specific number of big hit time determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6E and FIGS. 7A to 7C is stored in the ROM 54, and is selected according to the gaming state, and the variation pattern type and the variation pattern are determined (determined Used to

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern type, and variation indicating the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. And a pattern determination table.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not become reach. Also, “normal reach” in each of the tables in FIGS. 6 and 7 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach that does not execute particularly dramatic effects when the state of reach is reached. "Super reach" indicates a fluctuation pattern for performing reach effect for displaying a special effect image when reaching the reach state. Furthermore, in the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “special variation” indicates a variation pattern in which an effect according to the specific number is performed.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the proportion to be selected as a big hit is high compared to “normal reach” and the reliability as a big hit is high.

  The "displacement" is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "displacement". The “normal jackpot” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of “normal jackpot”. The "probable variation big hit" is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of "probable variation big hit". For each variation pattern, the variation time is shown in parentheses.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern of "super reach A off" shown in the "variation pattern" column is shown to be "variation pattern of super reach A as a result of out-of-page indication".

  In the tables of FIGS. 6 and 7, the columns described as “random 2 number” and “variation pattern type” are as a variation pattern type determination table portion indicating the relationship between “random 2 number” and “variation pattern type” Is a column showing the function of For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are divided into a plurality of numerical ranges for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal" and "reach". It is allocated. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the value of the random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing is a judgment value of “reach” allocated to 80 numerical values out of 251 numerical values of 1 to 251. If any numerical value is met, it is determined to be "reach" as the variation pattern type.

Also, in the tables in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the columns described as "random 3 number" and "variation pattern" indicate the relationship between "random 3 number" and "variation pattern" as a variation pattern determination table unit It is a column showing a function. The variation patterns indicated correspondingly to the various types of the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking Fig. 6 (a) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the "reach" type are "normal reach out", "super reach A out", "super reach B out", and "super reach C out"".

  All the values of random 3 (1 to 220) are divided into a plurality of numerical value ranges and allocated to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking Fig. 6 (a) as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of "reach" is determined, "normal reach deviates" according to the value of random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The variation pattern is selected and determined from among Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, and Super Reach C Loss.

  Here, each of the super reach A to C is a reach variation pattern in which the presentation mode and the variation time related to the reach state are different.

  The relationship between the long and short of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is set to be such that normal fluctuation <normal reach <super reach A <super reach B <super reach C. Therefore, the normal fluctuation that does not reach the reach state is set to have a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern that reaches the reach state. Further, among the fluctuation patterns to be in the reach state, the normal reach is set to have a fluctuation time shorter than that of the super reach fluctuation pattern.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. In the non-time-short state, when the fluctuation display result is out, the first out-of-normal determination table of FIG. 6A and the second out-of-normal determination table of 6 (b) are selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is released, the time determination out time determination table of FIG. 6 (c) or the time reduction out time second determination table of FIG. 6 (d), or FIG. The specific number of times of is selected when the deviation determination table. However, the determination table of FIG. 6 (e) may be selected only for the variable display in the specific number (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit. Further, although it has been described that the specific number of times in FIG. 6E can be selected only in the case of 15 times as the specific number of times after the probability variation big hit ends in the deviation time determination table, it is limited to 15 times after the probability variation big hits end Alternatively, for example, any 15 times of the period in which the high base state continues or 15 times before the end of the high base state may be set as the specific number. Moreover, it is good also not only limiting to 15 times after a definite variation big hit end, for example, making 20 times after a definite variation big hit end into a specific number of times. Furthermore, when the fluctuation pattern is not distinguished between the normal deviation time and the time reduction time, it is not necessary to provide the time reduction second determination table of FIG. 6D.

  For the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variation display results in the non-time-short state become off, according to the combined reserve storage number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, usually the first decision table or Normally, the second determination table is selected at the time of deviation.

  Specifically, when the variable display result is lost in the non-short time state, when the total number of pending storages is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3), the first out-of-time determination table is normally selected, while the total number of pending storages Is usually equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 3), the second determination table at the time of out-of-focus is selected. In the normal out-of-time second determination table, the selection ratio of reach variation pattern types is higher than that in the normal out-of-shift first determination table, and the selection ratio of normal reach variation patterns among the change pattern types of reach is set higher ing. As a result, when a shift occurs in the non-short time state, the rate at which a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is selected becomes high based on an increase in the number of suspended memories, and the average time of fluctuation time becomes short. In response, the on-hold number reduction control is performed to reduce the fluctuation time.

  In addition, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variation display results in the short time state (high base state), the last one time variable display when the short time state (high base state) ends Basically, the first judgment table is selected at the time of day except for. The selection ratio of reach variation pattern types is set higher in the time-decision-time first determination table, as compared with the normal-time-deviation first determination table and the normal-time-deviation second determination table. As a result, when a shift occurs in the time saving state, the ratio in which a variation pattern having a short variation display is selected is higher than in the non-time shortening state, and the average time of the variation time is shortened. Is done.

  And, with regard to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variable display results in the short time state (high base state), the last one time variable display when the short time state (high base state) ends , The second judgment table at the time of day is selected. In the time-decision-time second determination table, the selection ratio of reach variation pattern types is higher than the time-saving-time first determination table, and among reach variation pattern types, the selection ratio of super reach having a long fluctuation time is high It is set. As a result, when the last one time variable display at the end of the short time state (high base state) results in a deviation, the average time of the selected fluctuation time becomes longer than that of the previous short time state. During the variable display, the number of occurrences of start winnings (in particular, starting winnings to the second start winning opening 14), that is, the degree of expectation that the number of holding storage information (in particular, second holding storage information) increases.

  And for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, exceptionally, when the variation display results in the variation display in the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit, the determination number of times for the specific number of times decision table selected Be done. The variation count determination table in the specific count is set according to the specific count. For example, “special variation missing” (variation time 2 seconds) for the specific count is 1 to 14 times, but the specific count is 15 The “special fluctuation out of phase” (10 seconds of fluctuation time) is set for each time. Here, the “special change” having a change time of 2 seconds is a change pattern that executes an effect that can be recognized as the same effect as the effect of the pseudo continuous change at the time of a big hit as described below from the player. As a result, it is possible for the player to recognize the same effect without making a distinction between the effect when it is out of the specified number of times and the effect of the pseudo continuous change which is executed as a big hit.

  Further, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows.

  When the variation display result is usually a big hit for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, basically, except for the above specified number of times (15 variation times after the end of the probability variation big hit), basically, the normal of FIG. 7 (a) Select the jackpot judgment table.

  When the variation display result is a probability variation big hit for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, basically the probability variation shown in FIG. 7 (b) except for the above-mentioned specified number of times (15 variation counts after the end of the probability variation big hit) Select the jackpot judgment table.

  In the determination table of FIG. 7 (b) selected when the big hit is a definite variation big hit, compared to the determination table of FIG. 7 (a), which is usually selected when the big hit is a big hit, The data is set such that the rate at which the type of reach effect of super reach is selected is high. As a result, the percentage at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the percentage of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher when the probability change big hit is compared to when the big hit normally. The reach effect of the reach can be performed to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

  Also, when the variable display result is usually a big hit or a definite variation big hit, exceptionally, the specific number of times shown in FIG. 7 (c) in a specific period until a specific number (15 times) of variation display is performed after the definite variation big hit ends. A big hit judgment table is selected. The specific number of big hit time judgment table is set with different fluctuation patterns according to the specific number of times. For example, if the specific number of times is 1 time, “special fluctuation big hit + pseudo continuous fluctuation × 14 times”, the specific number of times is 14 times If there is "special variation big hit + pseudo continuous variation × 1 time", if the specified number is 15 times, "special variation big hit" is set respectively. Here, the “simulated continuous change” is an effect in which the fluctuation display of the production symbol is temporarily stopped with the symbol as the nonspecific display result once in the effect display device 9 and then the fluctuation of all the fluctuation displays is executed again. One fluctuation time of “pseudo series fluctuation” shown in FIG. 7C is set to 2 seconds, and fluctuation time of “special fluctuation big hit” is set to 10 seconds. Therefore, for example, the fluctuation time in the case of one specific number of times is "special fluctuation big hit" (10 seconds) + "pseudo continuous fluctuation" (2 seconds) x 14 times = 38 seconds, and the specific number of times is 14 times. The fluctuation time is "special fluctuation big hit" (10 seconds) + "simulated continuous fluctuation" (2 seconds) x 1 time = 12 seconds.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the off time fluctuation time, the big hit time fluctuation time, and the big hit time pseudo continuous fluctuation number in each specific number of times. The out-of-time variation time shown in FIG. 8 is 10 seconds for 15 times, with 2 seconds for each of 1 to 14 specific times. On the other hand, the big hit time fluctuation time is shortened by 2 seconds every time the specified number increases, and when the specified number is 1 time, the fluctuation time is 38 seconds, but when the specified number is 15 times, the fluctuation time is 10 seconds It has become. The big hit time fluctuation time becomes shorter as the specific number of times increases, because the number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation is reduced to 14 times or 0 times. This makes it possible to produce the same variation time regardless of the number of times the jackpot occurs or 15 times out of the effect for a specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit The derived timing can be made uniform. Specifically, after the end of the big change big hit, the presentation time becomes 38 seconds of the big hit time fluctuation time of the first specific count when the big hit in the first specific count, and when the big hit in the 14th specific count, the off time fluctuation After performing the time (2 seconds) 13 times, the specific number 14 of the big hit time fluctuation time of 12 seconds is performed, for a total of 38 seconds. In addition, when it becomes big hit or break in the specified number 15 times, the presentation time after the probability variation big hit end, after performing the variation time fluctuation time (2 seconds) 14 times, then the specified number 15 times big hit time or break time fluctuation time 10 seconds are performed and it becomes a total of 38 seconds. As described above, in the effects for a specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit, the variation time is the same 38 seconds even if the big hit occurs any number of times or 15 times deviates.

  In the specific number of big wins determination table of FIG. 7C, although it has been described that selection is possible only in the case of 15 as the specific number of times after the probability variation big hit ends, it is limited to 15 times after the probability variation big hits end Alternatively, for example, any 15 times of the period in which the high base state continues or 15 times before the end of the high base state may be set as the specific number. Moreover, it is good also not only limiting to 15 times after a definite variation big hit end, for example, making 20 times after a definite variation big hit end into a specific number of times.

  Further, in the determination tables of FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B, and FIG. 6C, which are selected when they become out of position, the selection ratio of super reach is: super reach A> super reach B> super The data is set to be selected in a high-low relationship such as reach C. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B selected at the time of the big hit, the relationship of heights such that the selection ratio of super reach is super reach A <super reach B <super reach C The data is set to be selected by. As a result, since the selection ratio of the super reach is different at the time of the big hit compared to the time of the drop, the type of the super reach can increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  Also, in the determination table of FIG. 7 (b) selected when becoming a probability variation big hit, the selection ratio of super reach is different compared to the determination table of FIG. 7 (a) which is normally selected when becoming a big hit ( For example, since the selection ratio of Super Reach C is high), the type of Super Reach can increase the player's expectation for a certainty big hit.

  Next, the relationship between the gaming state (big hit probability and base) and the variation pattern table used to select the variation pattern will be described. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the gaming state after the probability variation big hit and the determination table used to select the variation pattern. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the gaming state after the normal big hit and the determination table used to select the variation pattern. In FIGS. 9 and 10, (A) the number of changes after the end of the jackpot gaming state, (B) the jackpot probability, (C) the base, and (D) the fluctuation pattern used for the fluctuation display of the special symbol (at the time of determination of departure). The table is shown as time passes.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit, when the variation display (variation display in which the display result becomes the variation) continues, the variation of the maximum of 100 times occurs It is controlled to the high probability state and the high base state until the display is performed. In such a high base state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning hole 14) becomes high. In addition, after the big hit gaming state of the definite variation big hit, the period of the specified number of times (15 times), as mentioned above, the same fluctuation time even if the big hit occurs any number of times or 15 times it is missed continuously And the timing at which the display result is derived is uniform. In addition, the period of the specific number of times (15 times) is called a specific effect among the effects of the period of a maximum of 100 times of out-of-out variation display.

  As for the variation display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 9 (D), the period of the specific number of times (15 times) is determined using the determination number of out-of-time determination table (FIG. 6 (e)) The variation pattern is determined using the first determination table (FIG. 6C) at the time of time shift out of the high base state period c :. In addition, exceptionally, as shown immediately before the end of the high base state of FIG. 9 (D), the special one when it is determined that the final one time variable display at the end of the high base state is out. Regarding symbols, the selection ratio of the fluctuation display with a long fluctuation time is set to c: higher than the time-decisioning first judgment table (FIG. 6C) d: the time-saving second judging table (FIG. 6D) Use) to determine fluctuation patterns. Then, after shifting from the high base state to the low base state, a: using the first determination table for normal deviation (FIG. 6A) or b: using the second determination table for normal deviation (FIG. 6B) Will be determined. As a result, for the variation display of the special symbol, after the transition from the high base state to the low base state, the variation pattern is determined using the same determination table regardless of the number of variation displays, so the process for determining the variation pattern is It can be made not to be complicated.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the normal big hit, when the out-of-out change display (the change display in which the display result is lost) continues, a maximum of 85 times It is controlled to the high base state until the outlier display is performed. In such a high base state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning hole 14) becomes high. It should be noted that there is no specific number of times (15 times) as in the case of the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit.

  As for the variation display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 10 (D), the variation pattern is determined using the first judgment table (FIG. 6 (c)) in the high base state period c: time saving. In addition, exceptionally, as shown immediately before the end of the high base state of FIG. 10 (D), the special one when it is determined that the final one time variable display at the end of the high base state is out. Regarding symbols, the selection ratio of the fluctuation display with a long fluctuation time is set to c: higher than the time-decisioning first judgment table (FIG. 6C) d: the time-saving second judging table (FIG. 6D) Use) to determine fluctuation patterns. Then, after shifting from the high base state to the low base state, a: using the first determination table for normal deviation (FIG. 6A) or b: using the second determination table for normal deviation (FIG. 6B) Will be determined. Thereby, for the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the same judgment table regardless of the number of fluctuation display even after shifting from the high base state to the low base state after the big hit usually It is possible not to make the process for making complicated.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 11 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the presentation display 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the numbers. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbol.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command 95XX (H) is a command indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning when the starting winning combination is generated (a command at the time of winning determination result designation command), and among the determination results at the time of winning, It shows the determination result of a predetermined type such as the type of jackpot.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically taken for a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game control can be performed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, initialization processing at normal time, gaming state recovery processing at times other than normal, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern The determination of the type of the object, the update process of various random numbers such as the change pattern determination), and the update process of the initial value random number (update process of the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for determination per symbol).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (S22). With regard to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Run.

  Further, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as a random number per symbol for determination and a random number for big hit classification determination used for game control (random number update processing for determination: S23) . The CPU 56 further performs processing of updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state Update accordingly.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (S29).

  In addition, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of a big hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for controlling the determination of the fluctuation pattern and the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control of transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol variation processing (S303) is processing for advancing the process to the special symbol stop processing when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), when the lapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is counted by the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b A process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. The special winning opening open process (S306) performs control to transmit the effect control command of the round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening, etc. It is a process. When the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end processing. The big hit end process (S307) is a process that performs control or the like to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passage process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 turns on the first start port switch 13a. It is confirmed whether or not (S211). If the first starting port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first pending storage for counting the first number of pending storages) Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (S212). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (S213).

  Here, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data (hold storage information) such as random numbers corresponding to hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data (hold storage information) such as random numbers corresponding to hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  As shown in FIG. 15, on the side of the game control microcomputer 560, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first storage number (4 in this example) in the first storage buffer as the first storage means. Is secured. Further, in the second holding storage buffer as the second holding storage means, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second holding storage number is secured. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer store data such as a random R (big hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number.

  In such a first determination result suspension storage buffer, suspension storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second determination result suspension storage buffer, determination result suspension storage data corresponding to suspension storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is stored (stored). With regard to the following description regarding pending storage, it may be indicated that "information on pending winning" is stored in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in this way as "stored on hold".

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process to determine in advance at the time of the start winning the fluctuation display result when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S215). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning combination designation command (S216). In addition, when the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command in the pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first starting port switch is not in the on state, or if it is determined in S212 that the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit, or, the first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending storage for counting the second number of pending storages) Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (S222). If the value of the second pending storage number counter is 4, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area of the second hold storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process to determine in advance at the start winning the fluctuation display result when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning combination designation command (S226) and ends the processing.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing special symbol normal processing (S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  If there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a depending on whether the data indicating the "first" is set to the special symbol pointer or the data indicating the "second" is set. The variable display of the second special symbol display in the second special symbol display 8b is performed using a common processing routine. When data indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display variable display of the first special symbol line is a line based on the pending storage data stored in the first pending storage buffer. It will be. On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the second special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 8b based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer Is done.

  If at least one second hold storage data exists in the second hold storage buffer under the control of S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage is It is executed prior to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first storage.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages of 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Are stored in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second holding storage number = 1 in the second holding storage buffer. It is stored in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the pending storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and for each saving area in the first pending storage buffer. Shift the content. If the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective save areas in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  The count value of the total pending storage number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the combined pending storage number is decremented by 1 (S57). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the pending storage number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer 100 for effect control based on the value of the pending storage number counter of the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S60). In this case, when the value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first number of pending storage number designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second pending storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be made common to the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (big hit determination random number) from the hold storage buffer and executes the big hit determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the starting opening switch passing processing and S224 of the starting opening switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, I do. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number and determining that a jackpot will occur if they match. That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination.

  In the process of jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is configured to be higher than in the non-probability change state (normal game state and time saving state) ing. Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When the game is in the idle state or the short time state, the process of determining the big hit is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, the probability change flag is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and then, the condition that the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) or the condition that the next big hit is determined, whichever is earlier When one of the conditions is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is reset at the timing of the stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is a jackpot (S71). The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. 5 (C) One of the tables for determination is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (B).

  Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "second", the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (C).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and uses the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 for holding storage A jackpot type and a jackpot symbol corresponding to a value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer are determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit symbol differs for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that it is possible to prevent the game control from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type to the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as the big hit type data. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, the symbol "-" which is an out symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. If the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol determined in S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. If the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variation jackpot", "7" is decided as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (S301) in the special symbol process processing.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). If the big hit flag is set, it is determined that a big hit is to be made, and the CPU 56 displays the big hit type information stored in S74 and the specified number (15 times) of variable display after the probability variation big hit. As a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the information of the specific number variation flag indicating whether or not to be applicable, shown in FIG. One of the normal big hit time determination table, the probability variation big hit time determination table, and the specific number of big hit time determination tables is selected.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is checked whether the specific number variation flag is set (S93). The specific number fluctuation flag is set when the jackpot type stored in S74 described above is "probably variable jackpot". When it is time of fluctuation display of the specified number of times when the specified number fluctuation flag is set, the specified number of big hit judgment table of Figure 7 (c) is selected (S96), fluctuation according to the value of the specified number counter mentioned later A pattern is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114. Specifically, in S97, when the value of the specific number counter is 5, the fluctuation pattern “special fluctuation big hit + pseudo continuous fluctuation x“ specific number of times is “5” in the specific number big hit judgment table of FIG. "10 times" is selected.

  If the specific number variation flag is not set in S93, it is checked whether the big hit is a big hit normally based on the big hit type data stored in S74 (S94). When it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected (S98), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is not the normal big hit in S93, that is, when it is the definite variation big hit in the elimination method, the definite variation big hit time judgment table of FIG. 7B is selected (S95), and the process proceeds to S114.

  If the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, if it is an off state, it is checked whether the specific number variation flag is set (S99). If the specific number variation flag is set in S99, the process proceeds to S108 described later. On the other hand, when the specific number fluctuation flag is not set in S99, it is checked whether the time saving flag is set (S100). When the time saving flag is not set, the base status is low, and the total number of pending storages (the total number of pending storages before subtraction according to S57, that is, the start condition of the variable display is satisfied based on the count value of the combined pending storage counter It is checked whether or not the total number of pending storages) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, three) (S101). If the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number (three), the first out-of-normal-time determination table of FIG. 6A is selected (S102), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number (three), the second judgment table for normal deviation at the time of FIG. As a result, when the total number of pending storages when the variable display start condition is satisfied is a predetermined number (three) or more, the number of pendings is reduced by selecting the determination table so that the average time of the variation time becomes short. Control is performed.

  If the time saving flag is set in S100, it is in the high base state, and it is checked whether the time saving end times flag is set (S104). The time saving end times flag, when it is confirmed that the 100th variable display is executed in the high base state in the next variable display after the probability change big hit in S148 of the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 18 described later (99th change It is set when it is confirmed that the 85th variable display is executed in the high base state in the next variable display after the end of the display) or the normal variable hit (at the end of the 84th variable display). When the time saving end times flag is not set, the current fluctuation display is not the 100th after the probability change big hit in the high base state or the 85th change display after the normal big hit, so the time reduction in FIG. The determination table is selected (S105), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time saving end times flag is set, the current fluctuation display is the high base state fluctuation display of 100 times after the probability change big hit or 85 times after the big hit normally, so the time reduction of FIG. The second determination table is selected (S106), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the specific number fluctuation flag is set in S99 described above, the specific number at the time of the specific number in FIG. 6E is selected (S108), and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value of the specific number counter described later is selected. It selects (S109) and progresses to S114. Specifically, in S109, when the value of the specific number counter is 5, the variation pattern “special variation missing” is selected among the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. If the value of the specific number counter is 15, the variation pattern “special variation missing” having the specific number “15” is selected from the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. 6 (e).

  Thereby, before performing the fluctuation display, as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern according to the gaming state, based on the selection condition of the determination table as described above, FIG. One of the determination tables shown in 7 is selected as the variation pattern table.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) corresponding to the current variable display, and performs S95, S96, S102. , S103, S105, S106 or S108 by referring to the data of the variation pattern type determination table unit in the determination table selected in the processing of the variation pattern type according to the value of random 2 to any one of a plurality of types. It determines (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) corresponding to the current fluctuation display, and performs S95, S96, S102, S103, S105. In the determination table selected in the process of step S106 or S108, data corresponding to the variation pattern type determined in step S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types according to the value of random 3. One of them is determined (S115).

  Next, control is performed to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the variation of the special symbol is started (S117). For example, by setting the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the variable display is performed as described above in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Start it. When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is started, and the data indicating the "second" to the special symbol pointer Is set, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 4 designation command for designating the display result according to the type of the jackpot determined or the CPU 56 determines the hit. The control of transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 11) is performed.

  In the special symbol variation process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variation time timer by 1, and when the variation time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304) Update to a value and proceed to special symbol stop processing.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (S304) in the special symbol process processing.

  In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control processing of S32 to end the variation display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b Control to derive and display the stop symbol is performed (S131). In addition, when the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and the second symbol is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b is ended. Further, a symbol determination designating command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thus, the symbol determination designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, if the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the flag set among the probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S134), and the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the type of the hit determined. The jackpot start 1 designation command, the jackpot start 2 designation command, or the jackpot start 3 designation command is set either (big hit start designation command) (S135).

  As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is normally a jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is a definite variation big hit, send a big hit start 2 designated command. Whether the jackpot type corresponds to which type is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the special winning opening control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the special winning opening control timer is decremented by one, and when it becomes 0, the special winning opening is opened and the round is started.

  Further, the open pattern data stored in the above-mentioned ROM 54 is referred to according to the big hit type specified by the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55, and the number of times of release (for example, 15 times or 2 times) Data indicating an open mode such as an open time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) or an interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds or 0.5 seconds) is set in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of release is set in the number of times of release counter for counting the number of times of release. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 is in a state corresponding to a short time flag indicating that it is a short time state, or a specific number (15 times) after the probability change big hit end. It is confirmed whether the specific number fluctuation flag indicating is set (S139). When neither flag is set in S139, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), and ends the processing.

  On the other hand, when one of the flags is set in S139, the CPU 56 counts the variation display count of the special symbol after the end of the big hit gaming state (probable variation big hit, normal big hit) which is a short time state. The value is decremented by one (S140). The fluctuation number counter is a value corresponding to the number of continuations (100 times) of the definite change state and the short time state in the big hit end processing (S307) at the end of the big hit gaming state of the definite variation big hit, as described later In the big hit end process (S307) at the end of the gaming state, it is set to a value corresponding to the number of continuations of the time saving state (85 times), and is decremented and updated in S140 each time the variable display is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the specific number counter for counting the number of times of displaying the variation of the special symbol a specific number of times after the end of the big hit gaming state (probable variation big hit) which is a definite change state and a short time state (S140a). The specific number counter is set to a value corresponding to the specific number (15 times) from the end of the probability change big hit in the big hit end processing (S307) at the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability change big hit, as described later. Every time S is executed, the subtraction is updated in S140.

  A big hit (probable big hit) becoming a definite change state and a short time state The short time state (high base state) after the big hit gaming state end is either until the fluctuation display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs It is necessary to continue until the condition of Further, in the variable display of a specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit, it is necessary to determine a change pattern different from the change pattern in the time saving state. Furthermore, the time saving state (high base state) after the big hit gaming state ending of the big hit (usually a big hit) which becomes the time saving state is either until the variable display is executed 85 times or until the next big hit occurs. It is necessary to continue until the condition is established.

  In the present embodiment, management of the high base state continuation period (period for performing fluctuation display 100 times or 85 times) is divided into the fluctuation frequency counter and the specific frequency counter, and the specific frequency after the probability variation big hit ends An example of management and management was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and management of the high base state continuation period (period of performing variable display 100 times or 85 times) and management of the specific number of times after the probability change big end is performed using one fluctuation number counter. May be

  Then, it is checked whether or not the specific number fluctuation flag is set (S141). In a state where the specific number fluctuation flag is not set in S141 (S141: N), it is confirmed whether the value of the fluctuation number counter is 1 or not (S142). It is recognized whether it is the end of the 99th or 84th variable display of the variable display. When the value of the fluctuation number counter is 1, next fluctuation display time is short and low base to select a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time at a special rate at the next 100 or 85 fluctuation display. Set the time saving end times flag to specify that it is 100 times or 85 times variable display in the state (S143), and update the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the value of the fluctuation counter is not 1 in S142, it is confirmed whether the value of the fluctuation counter is 0 or not (S144), and 100 or 85 fluctuation displays in the time saving state and the low base state. It is recognized whether it is the end time of the 100th or 85th fluctuation display (the fluctuation display which becomes a loss) among them. When the value of the fluctuation number counter is 0, it is necessary to end the definite change state and the short time state. First, the probability change flag is reset (S145), and the time saving flag is reset (S146). As a result, the gaming state transitions from the high probability high base status in the high probability state and the short time status to the low probability high base state in the non positive condition state and the short status state to the low probability low base state from the low probability state and the non short status state. . Then, in response to transition to such a state (low probability low base state), a normal state designation command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S 147), and the process proceeds to S 144. Thereby, the normal state designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

  Then, the time saving end times flag is reset (S148). Further, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), and the processing is ended.

  When it is determined that the specific number variation flag is set (S141: Y) in S141 described above, after confirming that the value of the specific number counter is 0, after the probability variation big hit end Check whether it is within the specified number of times (15 times). When the value of the specific number counter is not 0, it is determined that the period of the specific number (15 times) has not ended, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152) ) And end the process. On the other hand, when the value of the specific number counter is 0, it is determined that the specific number (15 times) period is over, the specific number fluctuation flag is reset (S151), and the special symbol process flag is processed as a special symbol. The value is updated to the value corresponding to (S300) (S152), and the process is ended.

  As a result of the variable display, when it becomes a big hit, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big hitting end processing (S307) is executed, control to the big hit gaming state Be done.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end processing in the special symbol process processing. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the value of the big winning opening control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S150). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S151). If it has not, the process is ended. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S152).

  Next, it is checked whether the type of the big hit to be finished corresponds to a definite big hit (S153). In S153, the type of the big hit is confirmed based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55. If the type of the big hit to end is not a definite big hit, the erasure method is usually a big hit, and the odd flag is not set to set the low probability state and the short time state after the big hit gaming state ends, but the short time flag is set (S 155 b ). Then, “85 (times)” is set in the fluctuation number counter in order to manage the time saving state after the end of the normal big hit as described above, and the fluctuation pattern selection immediately before the end of the high base state, etc. (S156a ). Usually, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, control for transmitting the time saving state designating command is performed (S158a), and the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the type of the big hit to be finished is a definite variation big hit, the definite variation flag is set (S154) and the short saving flag is set (S155) in order to set the high probability state and the short time state. Then, set "100 (times)" in the fluctuation number counter to manage the definite variation state and time reduction state after the definite variation big hit end as mentioned above, and to manage the variation pattern selection just before the high base state termination. Then, in order to manage a specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit, the specific number counter is set to "15 (times)" (S156).

  Then, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, while transmitting the probability change state designation command (S157), control for transmitting the time saving state designation command is performed (S158), and the process proceeds to S159. At S159, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S159), and the processing is ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, when the timer interruption flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. A process (for example, a process of storing data capable of specifying the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 102) is performed (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

  Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol for the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle symbol for the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol for the production symbol The random number updating process is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating the random number SR2 for advance notice effect processing and the various random numbers including SR3 for symbol change effect determination (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 is generated by the count of a random counter which updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at a certain timing.

  Further, a pending storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the first pending storage display unit 18c and the second pending storage display unit 18d (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first pending storage number in the first pending storage display unit 18c in response to the first pending storage number data stored in the first pending storage number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second pending storage number in the second pending storage display unit 18 d in response to the data of the second pending storage number stored in the above-described second pending storage number storage area. Then, it transfers to S702.

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the rendering devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various types of rendering control according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 21 is a view showing random numbers used in the effect control board. SR1-1 to SR1-3 are stopped and displayed in each symbol display area of "left", "middle" and "right" in the display area of the effect display device 9 as a stop symbol which is a variable display result of the effect symbol. It is a random number used to determine the effect pattern (final stop pattern). The final stop symbols are three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right" when the variable display of the effect symbols is finished. In addition, the combination of the big hit symbols of the production symbols is determined by any one of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3.

  The random number SR2 for advance effect processing is a random number used to determine the contents of the effect when performing the advance effect of the display result in the effect of the variable display. Further, the symbol change effect determination random number SR3 is a random number used to determine a pseudo continuous symbol at the time of symbol change effect in the symbol change effect.

  Each of SR1-1 to SR3 is repeatedly added and updated within the counting range shown in the figure at a predetermined timing in the random number update process of S706. For example, SR1-1 is updated every 33 msec, SR1-2 is carried by SR1-1, SR1-3 is added and updated at each carry of SR1-2, updated from 0 and updated to its upper limit of 9, It is updated from 0 again after being done.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of the processes in S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the notice effect processing S800a is performed before any one of S800 to S807. The notice effect processing S800a is processing for performing the notice effect of the display result of the started variable display before the change is stopped, and the details will be described later. Further, in the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second The control regarding the fluctuation display of the production design synchronized with the fluctuation of the special design is also executed in one production control process processing.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for performing a process of checking whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process shifts to rendering symbol variation start processing.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling to start the change display of the effect symbol (decorative pattern). The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration pattern) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. The in-round process (S805) is a process of performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end processing. The post round process (S806) is a process of performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect processing (S807) is processing for performing display control to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. Control of the rendering device (component for rendering) such as the rendering display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the process table.

  The process table is configured of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is to be out (S500). Whether or not it is determined to be out is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specific command storage area. If it is determined to be out of position, it is checked whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S501). Whether or not the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, it is checked whether the command corresponding to the special fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S505). Whether or not a command corresponding to the special variation pattern is received is determined, for example, by data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined in the process of S505 that it is not a special variation pattern, the display result of out of reach is determined as the final stop of the effect pattern using the out-of-pattern determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S503), and to S507 move on. In the off symbol determination data table, numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S503, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at predetermined timings, and a symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data is left and middle, respectively, using the data table for determining the outlying symbols. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in the fluctuation display result of the right effect symbols. Thus, when determining the combination of non-reach losing symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number accidentally matches the combination of the big hit symbols, the correction is made to become the combination of the missing symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting one symbol). Also, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be the reach symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach out-of-out symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by 1 symbol) and each stop symbol Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S501 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the rendering symbol constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S504), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S504, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at predetermined timings, and the symbols corresponding to the random numbers extracted from SR1-1 are used using the data design table for determining the outlying symbols. A symbol corresponding to a random number determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state and corresponding to the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Also in this case, when it happens to be a combination of big hit symbols, each stop symbol is determined by correcting (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol) so as to become the combination of the out symbols.

  If it is determined in the process of S505 that the command corresponding to the special variation pattern has been received, the stop symbol of the effect design constituting the combination of the special symbols is determined (S506), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S507, it is determined such that the stop symbol of the detachment and the symbol to be temporarily stopped (the stop symbol of the pseudo continuous change) become the same symbol (for example, "136"). It is possible to extract numerical data (random numbers) from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at predetermined timing as in the case of other stop symbols, and determine the stop symbol using the data table for determining the off symbols. .

  In addition, when it is not determined to shift in the process of S500 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (S501), the effect control CPU 101, according to the type of big hit, a combination of big hit symbols The stop symbol of the effect symbol to be configured is determined (S502), and the process proceeds to S507.

  In S502, a combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. The type of big hit from among the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit based on which display result specification command of the display result 2 specification command and the display result 3 specification command is stored in the display result specific command storage area If it is determined that it is decided to make a big hit in a definite variation, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of the SR1-1 and the big variation in a big design (for example, left, Using the data table (table for determining the probability of big hit symbol design) with the relationship between the middle and the right with the odd number combination such as "7,7,7" etc., any positive variation big hit symbol from the extracted value Select and decide the combination of Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a big hit normally, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a big hit symbol (for example, left, middle, etc. Using the data table (usually a big hit design determination table) in which the right is set to a relation of "4, 4, 4", etc. with an even number of square eyes, a combination of any of the normal big hit symbols from the extraction value Choose and decide. The symbol determined in this manner is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after effect setting processing (S507) for performing processing for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, processing such as determination of the content of the pseudo connected suggestion effect, etc.) is performed, the process proceeds to S508.

  In S508, one of a plurality of effect control patterns is selected as an effect control pattern (S508). In S508, the symbol variation control pattern table according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and various effect control (rendering operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S507, etc. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when fluctuation of the effect design is started to when the finalized design symbol becoming the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Data indicating the control content of the various rendering operations such as the variable display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the effect of the pseudo ream, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the advance effect Multiple types of patterns are stored.

  In addition, each design fluctuation control pattern, for example, the production control process timer set value, the production control process timer determination value, the production display control data, the voice control data, the lamp control data, and the variation display of the production symbol The control data for controlling the various rendering operations according to the contents are included, and the contents of the various rendering control, the switching timing of the rendering control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S508 is selected (S509). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S510).

  When the process of S510 is executed, the rendering device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) Control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to VDP 109 in order to cause an effect display device 9 to display an image (including an effect pattern) according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver substrate 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during effect symbol fluctuation (S802). A change start process is executed (S513). And, the effect design fluctuation start processing ends.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect control pattern selection process. The effect control pattern selection process is a process executed in step S508 of FIG. In the effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether the gaming state is the time saving state (step S5081).

  If it is determined that the gaming state is the short time state (step S5081; YES), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the gaming state is the probability change state (step S5082).

  If it is determined that the gaming state is not a probability change state (step S5082; NO), the CPU for effect control 101 executes time-saving effect control pattern selection processing (step S5083).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing time-saving effect control pattern selection processing. The time-saving effect control pattern selection process is a process executed in step S 5083 of FIG. In the time reduction effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the value of the fluctuation number counter is the same value as the time reduction count initial value (for example, 85 times) (step S811). ).

  When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation count counter is the same value as the time reduction count initial value (for example, the value of the fluctuation count counter is 85) (step S811; YES), the CPU 101 for effect control notifies the current big hit end The chance mode rush control pattern to be used at the time of setting is selected and set as an effect control pattern to be used (step S812). For example, the effect control CPU 101 may select a chance mode entry control pattern stored in advance in the ROM 102 and set it as an effect control pattern to be used. By setting the chance mode entry control pattern in this manner, it is possible to inform the player that the time saving state, which is the high base state, is started after the current big hit ends.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the remaining-time short-time notification control used when notifying the current remaining short-time frequency according to any fluctuation pattern of the time-decisioning first determination table of FIG. 6C. The pattern and the effect control pattern are selected and set as use patterns (step S813). In the case where the current remaining number of short times is one, the effect control CPU 101 notifies one remaining short number according to any variation pattern of the second judgment table at time out of time in FIG. 6D. The remaining-time short-time notification control pattern and the effect control pattern, which are often used, are selected and set as use patterns. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to store a plurality of remaining effects stored in advance in the ROM 102 in accordance with the effect control pattern according to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the number of remaining time shorts, etc. Among the time reduction notification control patterns, the remaining time reduction control information may be selected to set the current remaining time reduction, and set as a usage pattern. Then, the effect control pattern selection process is ended. That is, in the time saving state, usually, the remaining short number of times is reported from the beginning to the end after the big hit end (the remaining 85 times to the remaining 1 time).

  If it is determined in step S811 that the value of the fluctuation count counter is not the same as the short time count initial value (for example, the value of the fluctuation count counter is 84 to 1) (step S811; NO), the effect control CPU 101 According to the fluctuation pattern, the remaining-time short-time notification control pattern and the effect control pattern are selected and set as use patterns (step S813), and the effect control pattern selection process is ended.

  Referring back to FIG. 24, when it is determined in step S5082 that the gaming state is a definite change state (step S5082; YES), the CPU for effect control 101 executes a probability change effect control pattern selection process (step S5084).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the probability variation effect control pattern selection process. The probability variation effect control pattern selection process is a process executed in step S 5084 of FIG. In the probability variation effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether the value of the variation frequency counter is a value larger than the time saving count initial value (for example, 85 times) (step S821).

  When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the short time count initial value (for example, 85 times) (for example, the value of the fluctuation number counter is 100 times to 86 times) (step S821; YES), effect control The CPU 101 causes the remaining number of short times not to be notified and the specific number of times to be used when not notifying the current remaining short number of times according to any of the fluctuation patterns of the judgment number of deviation table shown in FIG. A corresponding effect control pattern is selected as a use pattern (step S822). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 selects one of a plurality of remaining short time non notification control patterns stored in advance in the ROM 102 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and sets it as the specific number. It may be selected and set as a use pattern together with the corresponding effect control pattern. Then, the effect control pattern selection process is ended. By setting the remaining short number of times non-informing control pattern in this way, it is selected to display an image which is not notified of the remaining short number of times during the variable display in the specific number of times (15 times). In addition, the effect control pattern of the period of the specific number of times (15 times) may be, for example, an effect control pattern for performing an effect simulating an effect during “big hit”. In addition, the remaining-time short-time non-notification control pattern does not notify the current remaining-time short number at all, for example, and notifies the current remaining-time short number in an inconspicuous aspect such as a small symbol or transparent symbol It is also good. In addition, the remaining-time short-time non-informing control pattern may be, for example, one involving control of a bonus.

  If it is determined in step S 821 that the value of the fluctuation count counter is not larger than the short time count initial value (for example, the value of the fluctuation count counter is 85 to 1) (step S 821; NO), the CPU 101 for effect control It is determined whether the value of the fluctuation number counter is the same value as the time saving count initial value (step S823).

  If it is determined in step S823 that the value of the fluctuation count counter is the same value as the short time count initial value (for example, the value of the fluctuation count counter is 85) (step S823; YES), the effect control CPU 101 enters the chance mode. The control pattern is selected and set as an effect control pattern to be used (step S824). For example, the effect control CPU 101 may select a chance mode entry control pattern stored in advance in the ROM 102 and set it as an effect control pattern to be used. By setting the chance mode entry control pattern in this way, it can be seen as if the big hit gaming state has ended now.

  If it is determined in step S823 that the value of the fluctuation count counter is not the same value as the short time count initial value (for example, the value of the fluctuation count counter is 84 times to 1), or following step S824, the CPU 101 for effect control 6 (c), according to any variation pattern of the first determination table at the time of short time use, the remaining time shortness notification control pattern and the production control pattern used when notifying the current remaining time short number Is selected and set (step S825). In the case where the current remaining number of short times is one, the effect control CPU 101 notifies one remaining short number according to any variation pattern of the second judgment table at time out of time in FIG. 6D. The remaining-time short-time notification control pattern and the effect control pattern, which are often used, are selected and set as use patterns. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to store a plurality of remaining time short stored in advance in the ROM 102 in response to the effect control pattern and the remaining number of short times according to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Among the number notification control patterns, the remaining number short notification control pattern for notifying the current remaining number of shorts may be selected and set as a usage pattern. Then, the effect control pattern selection process is ended. That is, after the definite variation big hit ends, the number of times the remaining short number of times is informed is usually started from the same number (the remaining 85) as in the case of the big hit by excluding the specific number of periods.

  When it is determined in step S5081 in FIG. 24 that the gaming state is not the short time state, the CPU for effect control 101 selects and sets the effect control pattern according to the fluctuation pattern to execute other effects (step S805). The control pattern selection process ends. For example, the effect control CPU 101 may select one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored in advance in the ROM 102 and set it as a use pattern, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. Depending on such a set, the control content of the effect in the variable display is determined.

  In the following description, effects performed by the execution of the above process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of effects when controlled from the big hit gaming state to the short time state. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of effects in the case of being controlled from the jackpot gaming state to the probable change state. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of effects in the case of being controlled from the jackpot gaming state to the probable change state. Each of the images in FIGS. 27 to 29 is an image displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. The arrow in each image represents that the effect pattern is changing.

  When the variation display result is “big hit”, an image notifying “big hit” is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. After that, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, but until the end of the big hit gaming state, the display area of the effect display device 9 notifies round digestion as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 28 (a). The image to be displayed (the image during the big hit) is displayed.

  Normally, when the gaming state is controlled to the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the short time state starts (for example, the remaining short time is 85 times), the display area of the effect display device 9 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, an image notifying the chance mode entry (an image of the chance mode entry after the big hit ends) is displayed, and in the subsequent variable display (for example, the remaining number of short times is 85 times to 1), FIG. As in the above, an image (image of chance mode (time saving) start) including the display of "time saving" indicating the time saving state and the display of "remaining 85 times" indicating the remaining number of times is displayed.

  If the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state and the time reduction state after the end of the probability variation big hit gaming state, after the big hit gaming state is ended (FIG. 28 (a)), the remaining number of short times is the same value as the time count initial value 28 (b) (image of specific start after the big hit end) in the display area of the effect display device 9 until it becomes (for example, the remaining number of short times is 100 times to 86 times), FIG. 28 (c) (FIG. As shown in Figure 29 (d1) (image of notification of specific effect result (when missing)), and Figure 29 (d2) (image of notification of specific effect result (when big hit)), the number of remaining times is short. The image is displayed.

  Furthermore, the effect performed between the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit is the effect such that the same fluctuation time will be obtained regardless of the number of times the jackpot occurs or 15 times off. In addition, the effect of the specific number of times (15 times) after the definite variation big hit end is a specific effect among the effects of 100 time saving states. Specifically, in the case of deviation within a specific number of times, the effect performed between the specific number of times (15 times) is that the character hammers the screen 15 times with a hammer as shown in FIG. 28 (b) and FIG. 28 (c) Each time the panel is hit and hit with a hammer, the crack on the screen increases, but eventually the screen does not break, and the display result of the off-set is displayed (FIG. 29 (d1)). On the other hand, in the case of a big hit within the specified number of times, the effect performed during the specified number of times (15 times) is that the character strikes the screen 15 times with a hammer as shown in FIG. 28 (b) and FIG. Each time the hammer is hit, the crack on the screen becomes large and the screen is finally broken, and the display result of the big hit is displayed (FIG. 29 (d2)).

  In the effect performed between the specified number of times (15 times), the effect that the same fluctuation time is obtained even if the big hit occurs any number of times or 15 times off is performed, but the timing for the control It demonstrates using a chart. FIG. 30 is a timing chart for explaining the fluctuation time after a specific number of times. First, in the example shown in FIG. 30, in the case of a big hit at the first variation count after the end of a definite variation big hit, the variation of "special variation big hit + pseudo run variation x 14 times" in the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. A pattern is selected, and a pseudo continuous change indicated by a broken line is performed 14 times, and an effect of becoming a big hit is performed by the effect of the special change. During the period of the pseudo continuous change indicated by the broken line, as shown in FIG. 28 (b) and FIG. 28 (c), the character strikes the screen 14 times with a hammer. The screen is hit to produce a big hit, as shown in FIG. 29 (d2). In addition, in FIG. 30, in order to make the pseudo-series fluctuation shown by the broken line intelligible, the line showing the middle of the quasi-series fluctuation is described as being shifted from the line showing the middle of the variation (actual variation).

  Next, in the example shown in FIG. 30, in the case of a big hit at the sixth variation count after the end of the probability variation big hit, the first variation count to the fifth variation count in FIG. The variation pattern of “special variation big hit + pseudo continuous variation × 9 times” is selected in the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. 7C at the sixth variation count. Therefore, after the variable display at the time of the outset is performed five times, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation indicated by the broken line is performed nine times as the variable display of the big hit at the sixth time, and the effect of becoming the big hit is performed by the special fluctuation. Here, as for the effect of the variable display at the time of disconnection, an effect that the character strikes the screen with a hammer is performed as shown in FIG. 28B and FIG. In the variation display at the time of the sixth big hit, as shown in FIG. 28 (b) and FIG. 28 (c), the effect of pseudo continuous change in which the character strikes the screen nine times with a hammer is performed. The character strikes the screen with a hammer and the effect shown in FIG. 29 (d2) is made.

  Similarly, in the example shown in FIG. 30, in the case of a big hit at the 11th variation number after the definite variation big hit end, after the variation display at the time of losing is performed 10 times, a pseudo shot shown by a broken line as the 11 th variation display of the big hit. The continuous change is performed four times, and the effect of becoming a big hit is performed by the effect of the special change.

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 30, in the case of a big hit at the 15th variation number after the end of the probability variation big hit, the first variation number to the 14th variation number in FIG. The variation pattern of “special variation big hit” is selected in the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. 7C at the 15th variation count. Therefore, after the variable display at the time of the outset is performed 14 times, as the display of the big hit at the 15th time, the effect of becoming a big hit is performed by the effect of the special change without the pseudo continuous change. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 28 (b) and FIG. 28 (c), the effect of the character striking the screen with a hammer is performed 14 times, as the effect of the variable display at the time of disconnection, and the variable display at the 15th big hit As a special variation effect, the character hits the screen with a hammer and the effect shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 30, if the deviation occurs 15 times after the end of the probability change big hit, the fluctuation display is performed 14 times, and then the 15th is displayed as the fluctuation display of the deviation shown in FIG. 29 (d1). Special effects such as shown in the out of effect production is performed.

  Effects that are performed during the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the probability variation big hit, as shown in FIG. Further, since the effect of the variable display at the time of disconnection and the effect of the pseudo continuous change are the same effect, the player recognizes that the display result is notified after 15 times of the variable display is performed. It can be done. In other words, even if it is a big hit at the first variation count after the end of a definite big hit, it is a pseudo character that the character strikes the screen 14 times with a hammer even if a big hit at the 15 variation counts after the final big hit. After the effect of the continuous fluctuation or the effect of the fluctuation display at the time of disconnection (FIGS. 28B and 28C) is performed, the effect shown in FIG. 29D2 which is a big hit is performed. Therefore, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform.

  Here, the effect of the variable display at the time of disconnection is the effect that the character strikes the screen with a hammer as shown in FIG. 28 (b) and FIG. The symbol to be played is also the same "136", but it is not limited to this, and different symbols may be used for the symbol to be stopped and the symbol to be temporarily stopped. Moreover, the effect performed between the specific number of times (15 times) is an image notifying of the digestion of the round in the "big hit" displayed before the gaming state is controlled to the definite change state (FIG. 28 (a)) It may be an image that imitates. Specifically, the character in the "big hit" imitates a screen where the hammer strikes a pig, and the character strikes the screen with a hammer. Also, for example, the effect performed between the specific number of times (15 times) is not an image that does not report the current remaining certainty variation number at all, and reports the current remaining short number of times in an inconspicuous aspect such as a small symbol or transparent symbol. The image may be

  Referring back to FIG. 29, when the number of remaining short times becomes equal to the time count initial value (for example, the number of remaining short times is 85), as shown in FIG. An image (an image of the chance mode entry) notifying the same chance mode entry as in 27 (b) is displayed, and in the subsequent variable display (for example, the remaining number of short times is 85 times to 1), as shown in FIG. As described above, an image (an image of chance mode (high probability / time short) start) including the display of “time short middle” indicating the time saving state and the display “remaining 85 times” indicating the remaining short time is displayed. In addition, the presentation which reports chance mode entry is a presentation performed after a specific presentation.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed before reaching the specific number of times (15 times) after the end of the big variation hit, the big hit after the big variation end The pseudo continuous fluctuation of the number of times corresponding to the difference number between the number of fluctuation and the specific number of times until the display result is derived and displayed is performed.

  According to such a configuration, the number of times of the variable display when the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed until the number of times of the variable display reaches the specific number of times after the end of the probability change big hit includes the number of pseudo continuous change If you count, it will always be a certain number of times. In other words, the number of fluctuations less than the specified number is compensated by the pseudo-series fluctuation. For this reason, by using the pseudo-link fluctuation, it becomes possible to execute a series of effects using the same number of fluctuation opportunities regardless of how many times the variable display causes a big hit. Also, the player can be made to think that the big hit is derived and displayed after the same number of fluctuations. That is, the timing at which the display result is derived can be made uniform. As a result, it is possible to improve interest in the timing at which the display result is derived.

  In addition, the CPU 56 controls the time saving state (high base state) which is advantageous for the player from the end of the big hit to 85 times or 100 times of fluctuation number, and the effect control CPU 101 is controlled to the time saving state. In this state, the remaining number of short times until reaching 85 or 100 times of fluctuation is displayed and notified in the display area of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 27 (c) or 29 (f).

  According to such a configuration, since the remaining number of times notified is the same in the case where the gaming state is the high probability high base and the case where the gaming state is the low probability high base, discouragement of the player can be reduced.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect (for example, the specific number of times in FIG. 6 (e) deviates so that the fluctuation time of each variable display at the time of disconnection becomes the same time (2 seconds) during the specific number of times (15 times). The “time change table” “special change out of time” is performed, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display that becomes the big hit among the specified number of times (15 times), the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed as the big hit fluctuation time shown in FIG. It sets according to the total fluctuation time (for example, 38 seconds) of each fluctuation time performed until it is carried out.

  According to such a configuration, the fluctuation time can be determined based on the result of the big hit lottery until the fluctuation number reaches the specific number, and the process for determining the fluctuation time can be simplified. it can.

  In addition, during the specified number of times (15 times), the effect design of each variable display at the time of disconnection and the effect pattern of the pseudo continuous change are the same mode.

  According to such a configuration, the processing load on the CPU for effect control 101 can be reduced, and it is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot is a big hit or not by the number of fluctuations on the way to the predetermined number. The interest can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the end of the specific gaming state, the number of times of execution of the variable display is up to the special number (for example, 100 times set as the fluctuation number count of S156). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probability change state or the like) in which the probability (for example, jackpot probability etc.) to be controlled to a specific gaming state is higher than a predetermined probability (for example, low probability or the like) Etc.) and changes between an advantageous state (eg, open state etc.) where game media (eg, game balls etc.) easily enter and a disadvantageous state (eg closed state etc.) where game medium does not enter or is difficult to enter Variable winning means (eg, variable winning ball device 15 etc.) and after the end of the specific gaming state, when special conditions are satisfied, the number of times of execution of variable display is at most the first number of times less than the special number (example For example, when the special condition is not satisfied up to 100 times etc.), the second number of times the variable display is performed at most and less than the first number (for example, 85 times set as the fluctuation number count of S156a High opening control means that executes at least one of control to increase the frequency of the variable winning means to be in an advantageous state, or control to lengthen the period to become an advantageous state, etc. It is not controlled to a special game state (for example, a probability change state etc.) after the end of the state, and the number of times of execution of the variable display is up to a second number (for example, 85 times etc.) by the high opening control means An effect that indicates the remaining number of variable displays up to the second number of times (for example, in all variable displays in a low probability high base state) when high open control is being executed (for example, First effect control means (for example, time-shortage effect control pattern selection process (S 5083) to execute the effect using the remaining-time short-time notification control pattern to notify the current remaining-time short-time number) In the case of being controlled to a special game state (for example, a probability change state etc.) after the termination of the specific game state and the effect pattern variation start process of S801 to execute the effect by pattern, the number of times of execution of variable display is maximum The difference number (eg, around 15 times) corresponding to the difference (eg, 15 times, etc.) between the first number (eg, 100 times, etc.) and the second number (eg, 85 times, etc.) Specific effect mode (remaining short-time non-notification control pattern) when high open control is performed up to) (eg, in the 1st to 15th variable display in the high probability high base state) While executing the effect by the mode using the run (for example, the effect that uses the remaining short number non notification control pattern that does not notify the current remaining short number of times etc.), the number of times of execution of the variable display When high open control is executed up to the first number of times (for example, 100 times etc.) up to the maximum number of times (eg, 16 times to 100 times of variable display in high probability high base state etc.) And second effect control means for executing an effect (for example, an effect using a notification time control pattern indicating the current remaining number of short times) indicating the remaining number of variable display up to the first number of times (For example, in S802, the effect is executed by either the remaining short number of non notification control pattern or the remaining short number of short notification control pattern selected in the probability variation effect control pattern selection process (S 5084) Characterized in that it comprises a output symbol variation during processing, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, when the special gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state after the termination of the specific gaming state, the remaining number (for example, the remaining 85 times to one remaining) suggested by the effect is special after the termination of the specific gaming state When the game state is not controlled, it becomes the same as the remaining number (for example, the remaining 85 times to the remaining 1 time) suggested by the effect. In other words, there is no difference between the remaining number of appearances when the special gaming state is not controlled after the end of the specific gaming state and the residual number of appearances when the special gaming state is controlled after the specific gaming state ends. . Therefore, discouragement of the player when not controlled to the special gaming state can be alleviated.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below. The following modifications may be combined with each other.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 changes the number of times until the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed after the definite variation big hit is completed during the specific number of times after the high probability high base condition. The configuration has been described in which the pseudo continuous variation is performed for the number of times corresponding to the difference between the number of times and the specific number of times. However, the CPU for effect control 101 is not limited to this, and for example, the configuration may be applied even during a specific number of times after the end of the big hit (low probability high base state). Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, after the big hit, the remaining short time notification is performed during the first change, and after the probability change big hit, the remaining short time notification is performed during the next fluctuation after the specific number of changes. Notification of remaining short time may be performed later.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 makes the screen hit with the hammer 15 times by the character, and the screen crack becomes large every time it strikes with the hammer, but eventually the screen does not break and the display result of the off It has been described that an effect (FIG. 29 (d1)) or an effect (FIG. 29 (d2)) in which the screen is finally broken and the display result of the big hit is finally displayed. However, the effect control CPU 101 is not limited to this, and the character strikes the screen 15 times with a hammer, and the result display of whether or not the screen is finally broken is a push button 124 (see FIG. 1). It may be an effect performed by pressing. That is, when the push button 124 is pressed within the operation valid period, the result display may be performed at the timing when the push button 124 is pressed, or when the push button 124 is not pressed within the operation valid period. The result display may be performed at the timing when the operation effective period has elapsed.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs the number of times of variation until the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed after the definite variation big hit is finished during the specific number of times after the high probability high base condition. The configuration has been described in which the pseudo continuous variation is performed for the number of times corresponding to the difference between the number of times and the specific number of times. However, the CPU for effect control 101 is not limited to this, and for example, after the 50th variable display after the end of the probability variation big hit (high probability high base state), a specific number of times (for example, up to 20 times 70) In between, the configuration may be applied. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 may apply the configuration regardless of the gaming state after a big hit (whether high or not, high base, etc.), for example, when the number of pending storages becomes maximum The configuration may be applied to

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs the number of times of variation until the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed after the definite variation big hit is completed during the specific number of times after the high probability high base condition. The configuration has been described in which the pseudo continuous variation is performed for the number of times corresponding to the difference between the number of times and the specific number of times. However, the effect control CPU 101 is not limited to this. For example, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether to apply the configuration according to the type of the big hit. Specifically, when there is a big hit category such as 16R big hit and 8R big hit and 2R big hit as the advantage of the (normal or definite variation) big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control, after the big hit ends in the 16R big hit case. Although the configuration is applied, it may be determined that the configuration is not applied to the 8R jackpot or 2R jackpot after the end of the jackpot. Furthermore, even if the effect control CPU 101 changes the specific number of times (for example, 30 times in the case of 16R big hit, 15 times in the case of 8R big hit, 10 times in the case of 2R big hit, etc.) according to the type of big hit. The type of effect (for example, in the case of the 16R big hit, the effect that the character shoots the target with a gun, in the case of the 8R big hit, the effect that the character strikes the screen with a hammer, etc.) may be changed. In addition, when the number of consecutive houses is a big hit (for example, the second and subsequent big hits in the high base), the configuration may be applied after the end of the big hit. Furthermore, the effect performed during the specific number of times after the big hit ends may be any effect that is a series of effects among the specific number of times, and may be, for example, an effect such as a story completed in 15 times.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the fluctuation time of each fluctuation display at the time of disconnection is the same time (2 seconds), and the total fluctuation time (for example, 38 seconds) until the display result of the big hit is derived after the probability change big end It has been described that the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display, which is a big hit, is set to be. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation time of each fluctuation display at the time of disconnection, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display to be the big hit may be indefinite, for example, the fluctuation time by lottery using the fluctuation pattern table for high base May be determined. Further, the total variation time does not necessarily have to be constant until the display result of the big hit is derived after the end of the definite variation big hit, and may be changed according to the number of times of the big hit.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the effect of the variable display at the time of disconnection executed by the effect control CPU 101 and the effect of the pseudo continuous change are the same as shown in FIGS. 28 (b) and 28 (c). In the effect of hitting the screen with a hammer, it was explained that the symbols to be stopped and the symbols to be temporarily stopped are the same "136". However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect control CPU 101 produces effects such that the symbols to be stopped and the symbols to be temporarily stopped have different values for each change count, and the symbols to be stopped and the symbols to be temporarily stopped. You may perform the production | presentation which becomes a different value. In this case, depending on the symbols to be displayed (the symbols to be stopped and the symbols to be temporarily stopped), the degree of expectation for the big hit may be changed. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 may execute the effect using a special symbol (for example, a character symbol or the like) instead of a normal symbol (for example, a number) for displaying a symbol to be stopped and a symbol to be temporarily stopped. Furthermore, the period from the symbol to be stopped at the time of departure to the start of the next variation display may be the same time as the period from the symbol to be temporarily stopped to the start of the next pseudo-series variation or may be different time .

  (7) In the above-mentioned embodiment, if the CPU 56 sets the specific number fluctuation flag in S93 and S99, the specific number of specific fluctuations is detected regardless of whether the first special symbol fluctuation or the second special symbol fluctuation is made. It demonstrated as a structure which selects a determination table. However, the CPU 56 is not limited to this. For example, in the case of only the first special symbol variation or only the second special symbol variation, it may be configured to select the determination table of the specific number of times.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, when the variation is started in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence, Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (so-called second if it does not reach) Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (so-called second stop if it does not reach) Command) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the change time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer is notified of the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. As described above, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, pre-reading determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and effects of pre-reading notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

(9) In the embodiment described above, the combination of the final stop symbols when the display result in the special variation shown in FIG. 6 (e) is out during execution of the specific effect after the big hit end shown in FIGS. Although the combination is always “136”, a display effect (for example, FIG. 28 (b)) that does not perform the fluctuation display of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) of the normal size even in the state other than the execution of the specific effect During the special effect mode which is the display effect of the screen configuration as shown in (c), each combination of the final stop symbols in the non-reach out-of-out fluctuation is reduced for each reduced symbol with low visibility of the player. ) May always be the same combination (eg, “136”). Specifically, in the process of step S503 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 23 in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs a variation pattern command indicating a non-reach out-of-page variation and a display result specification command indicating an offset. Based on the reception, the combination of the final stop symbols for the reduced symbols may be uniquely determined to a predetermined combination (e.g., "136") indicating that the symbol is out.
Further, a display effect for notifying whether or not the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 6 (a) is a big hit as the display effect performed during the above-mentioned special effect mode in the fluctuation of reach deviation (for example, FIG. 28 (b) And (c), when the display effect of notifying whether the screen is broken by one change as the display effect of the screen configuration as shown in (c)), the combination of the final stop symbols for the reduced symbols of the change is It is good also as a combination (for example, "656") which enables a person to visually recognize reach loss.
Here, in the above-described embodiment, in the case of simultaneously displaying the effect design (decorative design) of the normal size and the reduced design on the effect display device 9, step S503 of the effect design fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In the processing of, the combination of the final stop design for the effect design (decorative design) of the normal size in the non-reach out of change fluctuation was determined based on the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 shown in FIG. The same combination as the combination of the production design of the normal size becomes the combination of the final stop design of the reduced design.
That is, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the combination of the final stop design of a reduction design is determined by the lottery based on a random number, in this modification (9), in the case of non-reach out-of-out fluctuation, it is unambiguous Determine the stop symbol. By this, the process of step S503 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 23 can be simplified, and the processing burden on the determination of the combination of the identification information to be displayed can be reduced.
The special effect mode of this modification (9) is an effect mode that may be executed in any of the gaming states of the low base state, high base state, high probability state and low probability state. Further, the special effect mode of the modification (9) may be executed during a plurality of variable display periods or may be performed with only one variable display.
Furthermore, in the special effect mode of this modification (9), a reach effect is performed in which a part of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) of a normal size is displayed in a reach mode (for example, 6 (in-shift pattern) 6). When notification is given in the reach effect, the same combination (e.g., 656) as the combination of the reach of the normal size of the effect pattern used in the reach effect may be used as the final stop symbol combination of the reduced symbol.

  (10) In the above-mentioned modification (9), in the special effect mode in which the variation display of the effect design (the decoration pattern) of the normal size is not performed, in the case of non-reach out-of-range fluctuation, stop based on the fluctuation pattern Although the symbol is determined unambiguously, the invention is not limited to this example, and the stop symbol may be unambiguously determined based on the fluctuation pattern and even if it is not during the special effect mode.

  (11) In the above-mentioned modified example (9) and modified example (10), although the example which used the reduction design as a design with low visibility was explained, the visibility of the display of the translucent display which raised the transparency of the display You may use it as a low pattern.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as substrates on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. Two substrates with the second effect control substrate may be provided.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, as shown in FIG. Sound / lamp substrate) having a function by the circuit mounted on the audio output substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, etc., or the circuit mounted on the audio output substrate 70 and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 The effect control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the control, the microcomputer 100 executes control relating to voice control and lamp control, and further changes the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. It may be sent to the Even in that case, the sound control board 100 and the lamp driver are similar to the display control according to the play control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate. In the case of such a configuration, the various types of determination made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the embodiment described above may be similarly made to be performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or sound output Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the substrate 70, the lamp driver substrate 35, or the sound / lamp substrate may be used.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the game machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize is described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is played for the player according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the operation of firing the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board forming a game area in which a game ball is struck is attached to a game slot provided with a launcher and a ball payout device, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The basic functions of the above may be shared, and only the game board, which is the characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, the gaming board which is the characteristic configuration of the game is referred to as a gaming machine.

  (13) The embodiment described above can be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the embodiments described above are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device or the like, and a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. It does not matter if it is distributed by pre-installing it in. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter. Also, the embodiment of the game is not limited to one that is executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but may be executed by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (14) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided the regular big hit of 15 rounds and the definite variation big hit of 15 rounds as a big hit classification was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if there are three or more rounds of jackpot types, as in the case of providing 15 rounds of jackpots, 10 rounds of jackpots, 5 rounds of jackpots, and 2 rounds of jackpots. Good. In that case, for example, the type of the big hit, the big hit type group (for example, 15 round big hit, 10 round big hit) and the big hit type group where the winning ball is hard to be obtained (for example, 5 rounds) Big hit, 2 round big hit) and the second special symbol is set so that the percentage of big hit types of big hit type groups where it is easy to get a prize ball will be higher than the first special symbol You may

  (15) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is a probability change big hit, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, unconditionally into a probability change state An example of controlled stochastic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to be a probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 A type of probability change state control may be performed.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, the “ratio (probability, probability)” has been described by taking a predetermined value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, 0% may be used as the “proportion (proportion, probability)”. For example, in the case where "the occurrence rate of one is higher than the occurrence rate of the other" by comparing the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state 1 with the occurrence rate of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period, Also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (17) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display devices, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

When the combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information becomes a specific combination, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player , and a special condition is satisfied. Is a gaming machine which controls the special state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than a predetermined probability until the number of times of execution of the variable display reaches the special number of times after the end of the advantageous state .
Variable winning means that can change to an open state where game media can easily enter;
After the end of the advantageous state, when the special condition is satisfied, the variable display is performed up to the first number of times equal to or less than the special number, and when the special condition is not satisfied, the variable display is performed. At least one of the control to increase the frequency at which the variable winning means is in the open state, or the control to increase the period in which the open state is to be performed, up to a second number of times which is at most a maximum and less than the first number. High release control means for performing the high release control as
Suggestive effect means for performing a suggestive effect suggesting the remaining number of times of variable display in which the high open control is executed;
Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that does not indicate the remaining number of times of variable display for which the high open control is performed;
Equipped with
The identification information includes a normal mode and a mode having low visibility by being smaller than the normal mode,
In the variable display in which the specific combination is not derived and displayed on the variable display means, the predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the specific combination is derived and displayed is performed when the special effect is performed. The identification information of the low visibility aspect is derived and displayed a combination that constitutes a part of the specific combination and does not constitute the specific combination as a whole,
In the variable display in which the predetermined effect is not performed and the specific combination is not derived and displayed on the variable display means when the special effect is performed, in each variable display, the identification information of the aspect in which the visibility is low Derivate and display the same combination ,
When the specific combination is derived and displayed on the variable display means before the number of times of execution of the variable display of identification information after the establishment of the specific condition reaches a predetermined number, the variable display is performed after the establishment of the specific condition Temporarily stopping and re-varying display the number of times corresponding to the difference between the number of times of execution of variable display of identification information until the specific combination is derived and displayed on the means and the predetermined number of times;
When not being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, the suggestion effect means executes the suggestion effect up to the second number of times of execution of the variable display,
When controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, the specific effect means may perform the variable display up to the difference number corresponding to the difference between the first number and the second number at the maximum. A game machine characterized by executing a specific effect, and the suggested effect means executing the suggested effect until the number of times of execution of variable display exceeds the number of times of difference up to the first number of times .