JP6565745B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball or a game medal as a game medium.

In general, pachinko gaming machines and the like are provided with a main control board that controls the game and a sub-control board that performs control processing based on commands from the main control board. And among these, as a sub control board of a pachinko game machine, a payout control board, an effect control board, various display control boards, an electrical decoration control board, an acoustic control board, etc. can be illustrated. Further, in pachinko gaming machines and the like, the production control board determines the variation pattern related to the production, the mode of the notice production, and the like based on a command (command) from the main control board (Patent Document 1). (See paragraph 0067).
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-208536

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described above, the preference of the gaming machine is improved by diversifying the production. For this reason, it is desirable that the control mode for determining the notice or reach effect mode be easy to cope with the diversification of the effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can easily cope with diversification of effects.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a main control means (such as a main board) for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means (such as a sub-main board) that receives an effect control command (such as a main command) from the main control means and performs control processing according to the effect control command;
An effect display means (such as an effect display device) for executing the effect display determined by the effect control means,
The main control means includes
When a game ball launched into the game area flows down the game area and enters a start opening (first start winning opening, second start winning opening, etc.), based on the game ball entering the start opening, Winning lottery (big hit lottery, etc.) and random number values for determining fluctuation patterns (winning random number, fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired, and using the acquired random number value, big hit lottery and fluctuation pattern lottery (main fluctuation pattern lottery, etc.) And a special symbol for indicating the result of the big win lottery is stopped after the variable display, and if the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, a special symbol is given to the player after the special symbol is stopped. Execute special games that can give
If the start condition of the special symbol variation display is not satisfied even if the game ball wins the start opening, the special symbol hold storage information including the jackpot random number value is reserved and stored within a predetermined number,
The production control means includes
An effect capable of displaying at least a change display and a stop display related to the notification of the result of the jackpot lottery on the effect display means based on the information on the random number value transmitted from the main control means (main change pattern or the like). Execute the symbol display,
There is a variation effect content determination process related to determination of at least a part of the effect content at the time of the variation display of the effect symbol,
The variation production content determination process is as follows:
Based on the information on the random number value, a sub variation pattern determination process for determining a sub variation pattern related to the flow of production until the stop display including the presence or absence of reach,
Based on the sub variation pattern determined in the sub variation pattern determination process, the production scenario (the trump card scenario, the notice scenario, the SP scenario, etc.) related to the production that occurs until the production symbol is stopped and displayed is determined. Directing scenario decision processing to
For each of the production scenarios determined in the production scenario decision process, the big hits using the lottery tables (such as the notice lottery table or the SP reach lottery table selected based on the result of the reliability route lottery) are different. An individual production variation determination process for determining an individual production variation for reporting the degree of expectation,
The effect scenario determined in the effect scenario determination process includes a pre-reach effect block (blocks 1 to 6 in the advance notice scenario) related to the stop display of the effect symbol or the occurrence of the reach, and the occurrence of the reach. And a post-reach production block (blocks 7 and 8, etc. of the advance notice scenario)
Prior to the execution of the individual effect variation determination process, the table expectation degree related to the lottery table when the individual effect variation is determined for each of the pre-reach effect block and the post-reach effect block ( A table expectation level determination process for determining a combination of the advance notice L to H and the reach L to H related to the reliability route by lottery ;
In the determination of the individual effect variation, the effect content to be executed is determined based on the effect scenario using the lottery table corresponding to the table expectation level determined in the table expectation level determination process for each effect scenario. It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can easily cope with diversification of effects.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the function of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main board | substrate structures of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the basic functional means of a main board | substrate, a sub main board | substrate, and a sub sub board | substrate. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a main control display apparatus, (b) is a graph which shows the relationship between each indicator lamp and name in a main control display apparatus. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the change of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display during the stop of an effect symbol similarly. (A) is a chart showing a success / failure determination table, and (b) is a chart showing a deviation variation pattern table. (A) is a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the first lottery, (b) is a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the second lottery, and (c) is a small hit symbol determination table used at the time of a small hit. It is a chart. (A) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of loss, (b) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at 16R big hit, (c) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at 4R big hit and small hit. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process in a main board | substrate. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control start process following FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the game progress interruption process in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off process in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the submain initial setting process in a submain board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a sub main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main command reception process in a sub main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a sub main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the notice lottery management process in the timer interruption process of a sub main board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various lottery until the production determination in a sub main board | substrate according to a system | strain. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows sub variation pattern lottery, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of a sub variation pattern. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the variation group lottery classified by additional information, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of an additional information pattern. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the variation group lottery classified by reach, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of the variation pattern classified by reach. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows reliability path | route lottery, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of a reliability path | route. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows trump card scenario lottery, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of trump card scenario. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a notice scenario lottery, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of a notice scenario. These are explanatory drawings showing SP scenario lottery. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows news notice lottery, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of news notice. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows SP variation lottery, (b) is a chart which shows the selection ratio of rescue reach. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect in case of a trump card scenario "with". (A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect following FIG.26 (c). (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of production in the case of a trump card scenario "present".

Examples of pachinko gaming machines according to the present invention will be described below. Here, first, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described, and then the gaming procedure, effects, control mode, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
<Basic configuration of pachinko machine>

  FIG. 1 shows a front configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming board 50 is mounted on a gaming machine frame 11 described later. Among these, the game board 50 has different components such as accessory devices and designs depending on the model of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the gaming board 50 can be separated from the gaming machine frame 11 by releasing the electrical connection relationship and the structural connection relationship with the gaming machine frame 11.

  Further, by sharing the structural and electrical connection relationship with the gaming machine frame 11 for a plurality of types of gaming boards 50, it is possible to change the so-called model in which the gaming machine frame 11 is shared between different models. Yes. In the following, the gaming machine frame 11 will be described first, and then the board configuration of the gaming board 50 will be described.

  The gaming machine frame 11 described above has an outer frame 12, a front frame 13, and a lower front plate 14. Furthermore, a glass door 15 and a dish unit 16 are mounted on the front frame 13. Among these, the outer frame 12 is a rectangular frame used for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a predetermined position in the island facility in the game hall (game store). As shown in FIG. The front frame 13 having the door 15 and the dish unit 16 and the above-described lower front plate 14 have an opening portion whose front side is closed.

  The front frame 13 has a structure having an outer shape that matches the opening of the outer frame 12, and is attached to the outer frame 12 via hinge mechanisms 15A and 15B shown on the left side in FIG. The front frame 13 is opened from the closed state with respect to the outer frame 12 by swinging forward with the left edge in FIG. 1 as a fixed end and the right edge as a free end.

  The locking of the front frame 13 to the outer frame 12 and the release from the outer frame 12 are performed via a lock device (not shown). That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the cylinder portion 17 of the locking device is disposed on the free end side of the front frame 13, and the cylinder portion 17 covers the lower part of the front frame 13. 16, the keyhole is directed to the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Then, when the game shop clerk inserts the key into the key hole of the 17 parts of the cylinder and rotates this key, for example, counterclockwise, the free end side of the front frame 13 is released from the lock device, and the front frame 13 is in the open state. Become.

  With respect to such a front frame 13, the lower front plate 14 described above does not have a configuration for opening and closing like the front frame 13, and is fixed to the outer frame 12 so as not to move. The lower front plate 14 always closes the lower end of the front surface of the outer frame 12.

  The glass door 15 disposed at the front portion of the front frame 13 and the dish unit 16 are attached to the front frame 13 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). Further, both the glass door 15 and the dish unit 16 can swing independently with the left edge in FIG. 1 as a fixed end and the right edge as a free end. Then, the glass door 15 and the dish unit 16 are brought into an open state by, for example, a game shop clerk swinging horizontally forward and swinging backward from the open state to be locked to the front frame 13. It will be in a closed state.

  The locking of the glass door 15 to the front frame 13 and the release from the front frame 13 are performed via the aforementioned locking device (not shown). That is, when a game shop clerk inserts a key into the key hole of the above-described cylinder 17 and turns this key, for example, in the clockwise direction opposite to when the front frame 13 is opened, the free end side of the glass door 15 is locked. The glass door 15 is opened.

  Further, by opening the glass door 15, a locking mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 16 appears and can be operated, and an operation part (not shown) of this locking mechanism can be operated by a game shop clerk in a downward direction, for example. By performing the pushing operation, the dish unit 16 is opened.

  Further, the glass door 15 holds, for example, two parallel transparent plates so as to be detachable. When the glass door 15 is in a closed state, the gaming board 50 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through these transparent plates. I am doing so. As the transparent plate, in addition to a glass plate, a transparent resin plate or the like can be used.

  The dish unit 16 has an upper ball dish 18, a lower ball dish 19, a firing handle 20, and the like on the front surface thereof. Among these, the upper ball tray 18 stores the game balls, supplies the game balls to the launching device 43 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) operated via the launch handle 20, and plays the games to the lower ball tray 19. Mechanisms for various functions such as ball discharge are provided. The lower ball tray 19 stores game balls, receives game balls sent from the upper ball tray 18, and stores game balls in a ball box (so-called dollar box) placed outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. Mechanisms for various functions such as discharge are provided.

  In this embodiment, various speakers 21 are provided in the upper corner of the glass door 15, the lower front plate 14, and the like, and through these speakers 21, depending on the gaming state, the production pattern, and the like. BGM and various sound effects are output.

  Furthermore, an operation button 22 that can be operated by the player is provided at a portion of the upper ball tray 18 facing the player. The operation button 22 is provided on the outer wall surface of the upper part of the upper ball dish 18 and is located near the center of the upper ball dish 18 in the left-right direction. Further, the operation button 22 includes an operation button light emitter therein, and performs light output according to the effect pattern to be executed.

Note that the operation button 22 may be protruded upward in a predetermined case using a drive source such as a motor. Although not shown, a cross key is provided in addition to the operation button 22, and the player can set various environments by using the cross key. The contents of the environment setting can be exemplified by volume adjustment of the speaker 21, brightness adjustment or light amount adjustment of an effect display described later, or change of an effect mode described later.
<Back view of pachinko machine>

  Next, a basic configuration on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a set base 31 having a game ball passage for guiding or collecting game balls is attached to the back of the front frame 13, and a gaming machine is provided below the set base 31. A power supply unit 32 for supplying power to the whole and a payout control board 103 for controlling the gaming machine frame side are attached. On the back side of the game board 50, a main board (main control board) 102 that performs overall control of the entire game, and a sub board 104 that executes effect control based on control commands from the main board 102 are set base 31. Are provided in a positional relationship corresponding to the openings.

  In the set base 31, a prize ball tank 33 is provided above the opening. The prize ball tank 33 stores game balls which are supplied from the island facility and become prize balls. Further, below the prize ball tank 33, a prize ball passage 34, a payout unit 35, and a prize ball discharge passage 36 are provided.

  The payout unit 35 communicates with the prize ball passage 34 and can discharge the balls stored in the prize ball tank 33 downward in units of one ball. Further, the prize ball discharge passage 36 guides the game balls flowing down from the payout unit 35 to the ball bowl (the upper ball dish 18 or the lower ball dish 19) as a prize ball.

  The power supply unit 32 described above is provided at a lower left portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the back as shown in FIG. The power supply unit 32 converts AC power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine into various voltages used in the gaming machine and supplies it to the payout control board 103, the main board 102, the sub board 104, and the like. The power supply unit 32 is provided with a power switch 40 that is a tilt switch.

  The above-described payout control board 103 is disposed at the lower right portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the back as shown in FIG. The payout control board 103 has a payout control function for controlling the payout unit 35 in accordance with a command relating to payout from the main board 102 and a loan request from the outside. The payout control board 103 also has a launch control function for controlling the launch device 43 so as to launch a game ball into the game area with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the launch handle 20 (see FIG. 1).

  The above-mentioned main board 102 is disposed at the center lower part on the back side of the game board 50, and is mainly used for various lottery functions, control functions for the payout control board 103 and the sub board 104, and the like. 10 has a central processing function. The above-described sub-board 104 is disposed at the center upper part on the back side of the game board 50 and mainly has a function for controlling various effects described later.

For the above-described sub-board 104, a main sub-board (sub-main board 301 in this embodiment) responsible for the main function of effect control and a sub-sub-board specialized for a specific effect function such as image creation (this implementation). In the example, it is divided into the sub-sub board 302), but the term “sub-board” includes these. In addition, an external relay terminal board 46 that relays signals from the main board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like to devices outside the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided at the upper right portion on the back side of the set board 31.
<Board configuration of game board>

  Next, the game board 50 described above and components (board surface parts) arranged on the board surface of the game board 50 will be described. In this embodiment, the game board 50 is composed of a plurality of parts made of a transparent resin material (for example, a transparent acrylic resin). The game board 50 is formed in a plate shape, and has a game ball passage for guiding the game ball to the back side of the game board 50, a predetermined space, and the like. The gaming board 50 is attached to the front frame 13 of the gaming machine frame 11 with the board surface on which various board surface parts are mounted facing forward, and is closed by the glass door 15 in a closed state. The front is covered. Further, on the front side of the game board 50, a game area 52 is defined by combining an inner rail and an outer rail formed in a curved belt shape.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game area 52 includes a first start winning port 62 and a second starting winning port 63, a first big winning port 91 and a second big winning port 92, a left operating port 68a and a right operating port. 68b, a plurality of general winning ports 72, an out port 58, and the like. Further, the game area 52 is provided with an effect display device 60 composed of a liquid crystal display device capable of performing display for effects, a center ornament 64 for decorating the periphery of the effect display device 60, and the like.

The game area 52 is provided with a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown). Further, a main control display device 53 is provided outside the game board 50 at the lower left of the game area 52. A specific configuration and function of the main control display device 53 will be described later. Moreover, the above-mentioned board surface structure of the game board 50 can differ variously according to the game property etc. which were employ | adopted for the pachinko game machine 10, for example. Other embodiments related to the board configuration will be described later.
<Functions of panel parts>

  Next, specific functions and configurations related to the individual panel parts described above will be described. First, the first start winning opening 62 is a start winning opening relating to the first game, and is of a type that always opens the entrance of the game ball and does not change the size of the entrance of the game ball. Further, the first start winning opening 62 has a first start winning detection device 74 (sensor) that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start winning opening 62, and the output signal of this sensor is the same as that described above. The main board 102 is input.

  The aforementioned second start winning opening 63 is a start winning opening relating to the second game. The second start winning port 63 is a normal electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip” or “electric chew”), and a blade (opening operation) when a normal symbol to be described later is stopped and displayed in a winning manner ( (Opening and closing blades). Then, the second start winning opening 63 is expanded by opening and closing the opening and closing blades for a predetermined time based on the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 63. It becomes possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 63 includes a second start winning detection device 75 (sensor) and a normal electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the above-described opening and closing blades. . The output signal of the second start winning detection device 75 is input to the main board 102.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types are provided as modes in which the second start winning opening 63 is opened. These opening modes include a relatively short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds) (referred to as “short opening” or “short opening”), or a relatively long time (for example, about 5 seconds). There are modes (referred to as “long open”, “long open”, etc.). It is also possible to provide a middle opening mode set at the opening time between short opening and long opening. Various opening modes related to the second start winning opening 63 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the aforementioned general winning opening 72 includes a general winning detecting device 73 (sensor) for detecting the entering of a game ball. The output signal of the general winning detection device 73 is input to the main board 102.

  When the general winning detection device 73 is shared by the plurality of general winning ports 72, the game balls that have entered the plurality of general winning ports 72 are gathered at the place where the general winning detection device 73 is arranged and detected. Is possible. It is also possible to group the plurality of general winning openings 72 for each positional relationship or for each number of prize balls (common winning detection device 73 is shared). A specific aspect relating to the payout of prize balls will be described later.

  The aforementioned first grand prize winning opening 91 has an opening formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape. Further, the first grand prize winning opening 91 includes a first opening / closing door (not shown) for opening and closing the above-described opening. Then, the first grand prize winning opening 91 performs an opening operation in a predetermined manner when a predetermined hit occurs.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first large winning opening 91 is a first large winning detecting device 78 for detecting the entering of a game ball and the first large opening / closing door that opens and closes the first opening / closing door. A prize opening solenoid 80 is provided. Among these, the first grand prize detection device 78 has a sensor for detecting a game ball entering the first grand prize opening 91, and its output signal is input to the main board 102.

  The aforementioned second grand prize winning opening 92 has an opening formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape. Furthermore, the second grand prize winning opening 92 includes a second opening / closing door (not shown) for opening and closing the above-described opening. Then, the second grand prize opening 92 performs an opening operation in a predetermined manner when a predetermined hit occurs.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second large winning opening 92 is a second large winning detecting device 79 for detecting the entering of a game ball and the second large opening for opening and closing the second opening / closing door. A prize opening solenoid 81 is provided. Among these, the second grand prize detection device 79 has a sensor for detecting a game ball entering the first grand prize winning port 91, and an output signal thereof is input to the main board 102.

  In this embodiment, decorative plates 91b and 92b are respectively provided in front of the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second big winning prize port 92. The decorative plates 91b and 92b are made of a transparent material so that the player can visually recognize the first opening / closing door, the second opening / closing door, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. . In addition, characters and figures for decorating the game area 52 may be drawn on each decorative board, but in this case, characters and figures are also displayed in the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second grand prize winning port 92. It is desirable that the level of the game ball that has entered is not disturbed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the left working port 68a includes a left passage detecting device 69a, and the right working port 68b includes a right passage detecting device 69b. Further, these passage detection devices 69a and 69b have sensors for detecting the passage of game balls at the corresponding operation ports 68a and 68b. And the output signal of the sensor in each passage detection device 69a, 69b is input into the main board 102, and each passage detection device 69a, 69b changes the output signal of a sensor according to the presence or absence of a ball.

  The center decoration 64 has a production function and the like, and an LED substrate on which a large number of chip-type LEDs are mounted is provided inside the center decoration 64. Then, by driving the LED of the center decoration 64, the light of the LED passes through the center decoration 64, and the center decoration 64 performs the light decoration.

  Further, the center decoration 64 is provided with movable effect members 93, 94, etc., and these movable effect members 93, 94 constitute a gimmick for effect. Further, a game ball passage portion 65 is formed in the right part of the center decoration 64 when viewed from the front, and the center decoration 64 has a function of the flow path of the game ball in addition to the above-described effect function. Have.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control display device 53 described above has a large number of 7-segment display bodies and LED indicator lamps arranged on a symbol display board (main symbol display board) 256. The main control display device 53 includes a normal symbol display unit 59 that displays the above-described normal symbols, a first special symbol display unit 70 that displays a first special symbol (described later) corresponding to the first game, and a second game. A second special symbol display unit 71 for displaying a second special symbol corresponding to (described later) and other various display units are formed. The normal symbol display unit 59 described above constitutes a normal symbol display device. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display part 70 comprises the 1st special symbol display apparatus, and the 2nd special symbol display part 71 comprises the 2nd special symbol display apparatus. Details of each display unit formed in the main control display device 53 will be described later.

In the following, the normal symbol is “normal”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “first special” or “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol is “second special”. Or “Special Figure 2”. Further, the first special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol 1” or “symbol 1”, and the second special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol 2” or “symbol 2”.
<Basic game procedure>

  Then, the game procedure in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. First, in a situation where a game ball is supplied to the upper ball tray 18, when the player operates and turns the launch handle 20, the upper ball tray 18 has a strength according to the rotation angle. The game balls stored in are fired one by one at predetermined intervals. The game balls are guided by the inner rail and the outer rail described above, reach the upper part of the game area 52, and are discharged to the game area 52 from between the inner rail and the outer rail.

  In a normal game, the player launches so that the game ball flows down on the left side of the game area 52, and aims at the first start winning opening 62 located at the lower center of the game area 52. Such a mode of launching mainly using the left side of the game area 52 is called left-handed. In addition, while the player operates the launch handle 20, the launch of the game ball is repeated at a predetermined time interval (for example, an interval not exceeding 100 shots per minute) by the launch device 43 described above. Then, the game ball continuously released to the game area 52 falls in a direction according to factors such as speed and incident angle (or reflection angle) while interfering with a plurality of game nails and windmills.

  When the game ball falls into various winning ports such as the general winning port 72 and the first start winning port 62 described above, the ball is detected and the payout control of the game ball is performed. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 18 as prize balls via the above-described payout unit 35 according to the type of the winning opening entered. In addition, when the upper ball tray 18 is filled with many game balls and the subsequent game balls that have been paid out cannot enter the upper ball tray 18, these game balls are guided to the lower ball tray 19 as overflow balls. .

  In addition, the game balls dropped into various winning holes become safe balls and are guided from the front side to the back side of the game board 50. In addition, the game ball that has not become a safe ball reaches the lower end of the game area 52, falls into the out port 58, and is guided to the back side of the game board 50. Then, the game ball that has reached the back side of the game board 50 is guided downward through a predetermined guide rod or game ball passage in the set base 31, and from the pachinko game machine 10 toward the above-mentioned island facility side. Discharged.

  Unlike the winning opening that generates the safe ball, the left operating port 68a and the right operating port 68b are gates through which game balls pass. In the following description, the left operation port 68a and the right operation port 68b are referred to as “winning ports”, and the terms “incoming”, “entering ball”, and “winning” in this embodiment are “passing” related to the gate. Including meaning.

  When a game ball enters the operation port (here, the left operation port 68a or the right operation port 68b), the main control is performed if a predetermined variation start condition (a general-purpose variation start condition) described later is satisfied. On the display device 53, a normal symbol (described later) is variably displayed. The normal symbol displayed on the main control display unit 53 indicates the result of random number lottery (ordinary drawing lottery) executed based on the entrance to the operation port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time. The

  When a game ball enters a starting port (here, the first starting winning port 62 or the second starting winning port 63), a predetermined variation start condition (special figure variation start condition) as will be described later is satisfied. For example, a special symbol (described later) is variably displayed on the main control display device 53. The special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 shows the result of random number lottery (big hit lottery) executed based on the entrance to the starting port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time. .

  In the above-described effect display device 60, effect display related to the special symbol is performed. This effect display is different depending on whether the special symbol is variably displayed or stopped, and whether the special symbol's stop display mode is a big hit or off. In relation to this, the production of various aspects determined in advance is performed.

  In the special game, a unit game in which the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened is repeated a plurality of times. Furthermore, there are special games in which a unit game is repeated a maximum number of times, and a unit game is repeated a number of times less than the maximum number of times. As the maximum number of times, 16 times (16R (round)) can be exemplified, and as the number of times less than the maximum number, 4 times (4R) can be exemplified.

  In each unit game, when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are detected at the corresponding grand prize opening (the first grand prize opening 91 or the second grand prize opening 92), or are opened and predetermined. When a time (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses, the end condition is satisfied, and the corresponding big prize opening is closed.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, a game characteristic in which a plurality of (here, two) games corresponding to the conventional first type pachinko gaming machine are mixed is employed. That is, in the present embodiment, the plurality of games described above can be divided into a first game in which the first start winning opening 62 is used and a second game in which the second start winning opening 63 is used. The second game is prioritized over the first game, and the first game and the second game are not executed simultaneously.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the specific game may be executed after the special game is ended, depending on the result of the big hit lottery. This specific game is in a mode different from the above-mentioned special game and is in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In the present embodiment, a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”), a variation time shortening game (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”), and an easy-to-enter game are provided as specific games.

  When the specific game is executed, an effect for urging the player to make a right turn is executed by an image or sound of the effect display device 60. Then, when the player increases the amount of rotation of the launch handle 20 clockwise to increase the firing force and launches the game ball toward the area on the right side of the game area 52, the game ball passing above the center ornament 64 is Then, it enters the game ball passage portion 65 of the center decoration 64 and flows down the center decoration 64. Further, the game ball released from the center ornament 64 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and other structures.

  A part of the large number of game balls emitted from the center decoration 64 passes through the right operation port 68b (see FIG. 1) and is detected by the right passage detection device 69b (see FIG. 3). As described above, when the game ball passes through the right operation port 68b, the above-mentioned normal symbol is variably displayed on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6 (a)) for a predetermined time, and the normal symbol variation display is displayed. When stopped in a predetermined hit mode, the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63 is expanded for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball reaching the right side of the game area 52 can be guided to the vicinity of the second start winning opening 63 and the second big winning opening 92 by a nail or the like. One or a plurality of game balls can enter the second start winning opening 63 when the ordinary electric accessory at the winning opening 63 is expanded once. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a time is added during the specific game, and during the time reduction, the normal electric accessory is opened and extended, and the above-described long opening is easily performed.

In addition, when a big hit occurs and a special game is executed, the first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 are opened. During this special game, the player is right-handed. Is possible. In this case, before starting the special game, it is conceivable to execute an effect that prompts the player to make a right strike using an image or sound of the effect display device 60.
<Type of jackpot>

  Next, the types of jackpots in the first game and the second game described above will be described. First, in this embodiment, as a big hit, a big hit that repeats the aforementioned unit game 16 times (hereinafter also referred to as “16R big hit” as appropriate) or a big hit that repeats a unit game four times (hereinafter also referred to as “4R big hit” as appropriate). Is provided. These jackpot lottery modes will be described later.

  The above unit game is started in conjunction with the opening of the first grand prize opening 91 (or the second big prize opening 92) in a special game, and when a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) has elapsed, When a predetermined number (for example, 9 or more) of game balls have dropped into the winning opening 91 (or the second large winning opening 92), the first large winning opening 91 (or the second large winning opening 92) is closed. To do. A special game that repeats such unit games is based on a game that accompanies a so-called out-of-ball game with the aim of allowing a player to acquire a game ball. Furthermore, among the various big hits, the 16R big hit and the 4R big hit are intended to cause the player to acquire a relatively large number of game balls.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as one kind of big hit, it is possible to provide, for example, a 16R big hit or a part of the 16R big hit that does not change reliably (16R normal or 4R normal). In addition, for example, even if it is 16R big hit, the opening period of the first big winning opening 91 (or the second big winning opening 92) is short, and it is possible to acquire only the same number of balls as the 4R big winning (16R Probability change (actual 4R)) can be provided, or even in the case of 4R big hit, it is possible to provide a thing in which it is almost impossible to get a start (4R no start).

  In the present embodiment, the specific gaming state such as the above-described probability change and time reduction occurs for all the big hits. For this reason, all of the 16R big hits in this embodiment are 16R big hits with probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability variation”), and all 4R big hits are 4R big hits with probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “4R probability variation”). Called).

However, the combination of the big hit, the probability change, the time reduction, etc. is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and various combinations can be employed. For example, it is possible to provide a big hit that does not give at least one of the privilege functions such as probability change, time saving, and easy entry game. More specifically, it is conceivable to provide a big hit with only a probability change or a big hit with only a short time. Furthermore, the type of jackpot can be made different depending on the difference in the duration of probability change or the difference in duration of the shorter time. Further, when the electric chew support is executed during the short time, the “short duration duration” can be rephrased as “the duration of the electric chew support”. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that only the electric Chu support is executed out of the time reduction and the electric Chu support.
<Hits other than jackpot>

In this embodiment, small hits are provided as types of hits other than big hits. In the first game (or second game), when this small hit occurs, the first big prize winning port 91 (or the second big prize winning port 92) is opened once, for example. The small lottery mode will be described later.
<Main control display device>
<< Configuration of main control display device >>

  Next, the aforementioned main control display device 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control display device 53 is configured by arranging a segment display body and a large number of LED indicator lamps on a symbol display board 256 and overlapping a transparent plate in front of various display bodies. Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the main control display device 53 has a first status indicator lamp 231 and a second status indicator lamp 232 in order from the left in the upper left part of the symbol display board 256 when viewed from the front. The main control error indicator lamp 233 is provided.

  The first status indicator lamp 231 constitutes a digit in the form of a number “1” by arranging two linear LED segments in a line. The second status indicator 232 is a combination of seven linear LED segments to form a digit “8”. Further, the main control error indicator lamp 233 is configured by a circular main control error indicator lamp dot attached to the lower right of the second status indicator lamp 232.

  The first status indicator lamp 231 and the second status indicator lamp 232 described above can display numbers 0 to 19, alphabet letters, hyphens and other symbols by selectively lighting the LEDs of each segment. It has become. Furthermore, it is possible to display more various information by blinking the LED and changing the blinking pattern. The first status indicator lamp 231 and the second status indicator lamp 232 are used, for example, to display the number of rounds when a big hit occurs in the first game or the second game described above and a special game is executed. . Further, the main control error indicator lamp 233 can be used for, for example, display relating to an error.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6A, on the symbol display board 256, two, four, ten, and ten LED indicator lamps are arranged horizontally at a predetermined pitch from the top. The total 26 LED indicator lamps are the remaining parts on the symbol display board 256 relative to the part where the first status indicator lamp 231, the second status indicator lamp 232, and the main control error indicator lamp 233 are arranged. Are neatly arranged. Here, in FIG. 6A, for convenience of explanation, symbols A to Z are described on a total of 26 LED indicator lamps. And in the following description, the LED indicator lamps may be distinguished by reference numerals A to Z given in FIG.

  These LED indicator lamps A to Z can also display predetermined information in accordance with the presence or absence of lighting or a blinking pattern. FIG. 6B shows a relationship between the LED indicator lights A to Z shown in FIG. Among these, the LED indicator lamps A to C are a normal symbol memory display first LED, a normal symbol memory display second LED, and a normal symbol display LED according to a normal symbol described later. The LED indicator lamps D and E are a third status indicator lamp and a fourth status indicator lamp, and the LED indicator lamp F is a right-handed indicator lamp that is lit, for example, when the right-handing is to be performed. Among these, the third state indicator lamp (D) is used to display the operation state of the probability variation function related to the special symbol, and the fourth state indicator lamp (E) is the operation state of the probability variation function related to the normal symbol. Used for display.

  Further, eight LED indicators G to N constitute a first special symbol display unit 70, and LED indicator lights O and P respectively include a first LED for first special symbol memory display and a first special symbol memory. This is the second LED for display. The eight LED indicators Q to X constitute a second special symbol display unit 71, and the LED indicator lamps Y and Z are a second special symbol memory display first LED and a second special symbol memory, respectively. This is the second LED for display. In FIG. 6 (a), the normal symbol display unit 59, the first special symbol display unit 70, and the second special symbol display unit 71 are provided with reference numerals, and the respective LED indicator lamps are enclosed by brace symbols. It shows.

  The above-described normal symbol display unit 59 is configured by one LED indicator lamp C, and the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed by the operation mode of the LED indicator lamp C. As an operation of the normal symbol display unit 59, it is possible to distinguish and display a large number (for example, three or more) types of information depending on differences in lighting and blinking, differences in blinking cycle, and the like. In addition, from the viewpoint of clarity related to the stop display of the normal symbol, it is desirable to display the lottery result related to the normal symbol by turning on or off. For this reason, the number of the LED indicator lamps which comprise the normal symbol display part 59 may be made into 2 or more, for example, and the stop symbol of a normal symbol may be represented by the combination of lighting and light extinction.

  The above-mentioned first special symbol display unit 70 can change and stop the display of the first special symbol related to the first game by the operation mode of the eight LED indicator lights GN arranged in a line in the horizontal direction. It has become. The first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 70 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, and its variation display is predetermined. When the game is stopped in the winning mode, a big hit occurs and a special game is executed. The first special symbol display unit 70 displays 256 (= 2 ^ 8) types at the maximum in combination with lighting and extinguishing of the LED indicator lights G to N when the first special symbol is stopped. Identification information can be displayed.

  Similarly, the second special symbol display unit 71 described above displays a maximum of 256 (= 2 ^ 8) types of identification information according to the operation modes of the eight LED indicator lights Q to X arranged in a line in the horizontal direction. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control display device 53 having such a configuration is electrically connected to the main board 102 described above. Various display units in the main control display device 53 are controlled by the main board 102. In FIG. 3, only the normal symbol display unit 59, the first special symbol display unit 70, and the second special symbol display unit 71 among the various display units in the main control display device 53 are shown.
<< Functions of main control display device >>

  When the game ball passes through the aforementioned operation port (the left operation port 68a or the right operation port 68b), the normal symbol display unit 59 blinks, and the normal symbol variation display is executed. Then, when a predetermined variation time (ordinary variation time) elapses after the normal symbol variation display is started, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed. And, if the normal symbol is displayed in an out-of-phase (out-of-phase) mode, if there is a ball entering the subsequent operating port after the elapse of a predetermined stop time (ordinary stop time), it is normal The next variable display related to the symbol is started. In addition, when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit mode (a hit mode), the display shifts to the next fluctuation display in the same manner as in the case of losing, while the normal symbol hits and stops first. Depending on the mode, the second start winning opening 63 performs an opening operation for a predetermined time.

  Moreover, the first LED for normal symbol memory display and the second LED for normal symbol memory display which are LED indicator lamps A and B are one set of two, and the combination of turning off, lighting and blinking of the two LEDs, A numerical value from 0 to 4 can be displayed.

  The number of holdings related to this general symbol lottery is the number of game balls that have passed through the left working port 68a (or the right working port 68b) during fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol variation display has not yet been executed. The number of lotteries is shown. In other words, if the previously performed symbol variation has not ended, the variation start condition is not satisfied, and when the symbol variation ends, the variation start condition is satisfied, and the lottery result stored on hold ( Based on the result of the pending lottery), a new symbol variation will be started. The upper limit of the number of holds is four, and the hold storage is not performed more than four.

  For example, when the number of hold is 0 (no hold), the display of numerical values of 0 to 4 by the first LED (A) for normal symbol memory display and the second LED (B) for normal symbol memory display is turned off. However, in the case where the number of holdings is 1, it is possible to perform in such a manner that either one is turned on and the other is turned off. In addition, when the number of holds is 2, both are lit, when the number of holds is 3, one of them is lit and the other blinks, and when the number of holds is 4, both are blinked. Can be displayed.

  Regarding the display of the number of reserved first special symbols by the first special symbol display unit 70 described above, two LEDs, a first special symbol memory display first LED (O) and a first special symbol memory display second LED (P). Is performed by displaying a numerical value of 0 to 4 as a set. Regarding the display of the number of second special symbols held by the second special symbol display unit 71, two of the second special symbol memory display first LED (Y) and the second special symbol memory display second LED (Z) are 1 This is done by displaying numerical values from 0 to 4 as a set.

  1st LED (O) for 1st special symbol memory display and 2nd LED (P) for 1st special symbol memory display, or 1st LED (Y) for 2nd special symbol memory display, and 2nd LED for 2nd special symbol memory display The display of the numerical values of 0 to 4 by (Z) is, for example, the display of the number of holdings in the same manner as in the case of the above-mentioned first LED (A) for normal symbol memory display and second LED (B) for normal symbol memory display. Can be done.

In addition, when it becomes the game situation which should perform the above-mentioned right strike, the display in the predetermined | prescribed aspect using the right strike indicator lamp F of the main control display apparatus 53 (refer Fig.6 (a)) is performed. In this embodiment, the right-handed instruction lamp F is set to be turned off when left-handed, which is a game situation to be left-handed, and to be lit when right-handed, which is a game situation to be right-handed.
<Configuration and basic display contents of production display device>

  Next, the configuration of the effect display device 60 described above and a basic display example of the effect display device 60 will be described. In this embodiment, a large-sized (for example, about 15 inches) liquid crystal display is used as the effect display device 60. In the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, other effect displays such as an effect display for the first special symbol or the second special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 and a story display are performed. Although various images are displayed on the effect display device 60, here, basic effect display directly related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol will be described.

  As described above, when the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the main control display device 53, the effect display device 60 produces an effect as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). Variation display of the symbol 190 is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect design 190 includes a left effect design 190a, a middle effect design 190b, and a right effect design 190c.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the production symbol 190 has nine types of element symbols (symbol element production symbols) having the meanings of the numerals “1” to “9”. Details of the above-described element design will be described later.

  With the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the main control display device 53, the above-mentioned effect symbol 190 is variably displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7A). In the present embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbols is such that the left effect symbols 190a to the right effect symbols 190c are individually moved in the vertical direction (vertical scrolling), and the above-described element symbols are made to appear in the display area 194 sequentially. It is executed by.

  Further, the effect symbol 190 may constitute a so-called “reach” combination as an intermediate stage of variable display. In this “reach”, two of the effect symbols 190 (here, the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c) are, for example, “7” and “7” having the same number of symbols, the same meaning, Alternatively, the combination is configured with symbols having a predetermined relationship. Furthermore, in this “reach”, the remaining one symbol (in this case, the middle effect symbol 190b) other than the effect symbols 190a and 190c that constitute the reach combination is in a variation state that cannot be combined with other effect symbols. It has become.

  Note that various types of “reach” and other various types can be adopted as the display mode of the effect design 190, and details of the various display modes will be described later. Further, in the effect display device 60, various effects are performed in addition to the effects by the effect symbol 190, and details thereof will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 60 uses a liquid crystal display. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other types of display bodies such as a mechanical drum body and an LED display body are used. It may be a thing. Furthermore, the effect display device 60 is not limited to the one provided with only one display body, and may be configured by a combination of a plurality of display bodies.

Furthermore, it is also possible to provide such an additional display body as a movable effect member and configure a gimmick with the additional display body. Normally, an additional display body is arranged outside the display area 194 so as not to obstruct the visual recognition of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, and a predetermined effect pattern is executed. In some cases, it is conceivable that an additional display body appears in front of the display area 194.
<Electric configuration of pachinko machines>

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. Here, the main components of the electrical configuration are extracted and described. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply board 251, a payout control board 103, a main board 102, a sub main board 301, and the like. Among these, the above-described payout control board 103 and the like are connected to the power supply board 251, and the payout control board 103 is connected to the main board 102, the launching device 43, and a lending device connection terminal board (not shown) such as a game ball. ) Etc. are connected. The main control display device 53 and the sub main board 301 are connected to the main board 102, and the sub sub board 302 is connected to the sub main board 301.

  The power supply board 251 among the various configurations described above is provided in the power supply unit 32 (see FIG. 2). Although not shown, the payout control board 103 is also connected with a status display unit used for displaying the type of error, a card unit for executing monetary processing related to ball lending and ball lending processing, and the like. . Furthermore, a ball operation board or the like used for the ball operation is connected to the above-described rental device connection terminal plate (not shown) such as a game ball. Further, the above-described launching device 43 is connected to a touch switch (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown) and the like provided on the launching handle 20 (see FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 102 is connected to the main control display device 53, the passage detection devices 69a and 69b, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, and the first through the various game board connection boards (not shown). Start winning detection device 74, second start winning detection device 75, general winning detection device 73, first big winning detection device 78, second big winning detection device 79, first big winning port solenoid 80, second big winning port solenoid 81, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor (not shown), and the like are connected.

  The sub-main board 301 is connected to various production devices via various relay boards (not shown). Examples of the equipment for production include LED boards for various types of illumination in the center decoration 64, various movable body motors of the movable production members 93 and 94, LED boards for illumination in the gaming machine frame 11, and the gaming machine frame 11. An example of the frame motor for production provided can be given. Here, examples of the electrical decoration in the gaming machine frame 11 include those performed by the dish unit 16 and those performed by the button device provided with the operation buttons 22 in addition to those performed by the glass door 15 described above. . The frame motor described above is used for driving a movable effect member (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-sub board 302 is connected to the liquid crystal unit 42 provided in the effect display device 60 described above, various speakers 21, and the like. Various speakers 21 may be connected to the sub-main board 301 described above.

  Next, the configuration of the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a CPU (main CPU) 501, a ROM (main ROM) 502, and an RWM 503 are mounted on the main board 102. Among these, as the CPU 501, for example, a central processing unit in a CPU device (CPU device) in which resin packaging is performed can be used. The “ROM” and “RWM” described in this embodiment are comprehensive concepts including both those built in the CPU device and those externally attached to the CPU device.

  Further, although not shown, in the CPU device mounted on the main board 102, in addition to the CPU 501, a control clock generation circuit, a random number clock generation circuit, a random number circuit for 16-bit random numbers, an 8-bit random number Random number circuit and the like. Among these, the random number circuit for 16-bit random numbers and the random number circuit for 8-bit random numbers are for generating hardware random numbers that are built-in random numbers.

  The main board 102 is equipped with an input / output port 505 for inputting / outputting data to / from devices outside the main board 102. Furthermore, although not shown, various circuit portions such as an interrupt circuit and a timer circuit are formed on the main substrate 102.

  The ROM 502 described above stores a game program for the CPU 501 to perform processing related to the game, predetermined control data, and the like. The RWM 503 stores data necessary for various processes, data generated during the process, and the like so that the CPU 501 can execute the game program.

  Subsequently, a CPU (payout CPU) 511, a ROM (payout ROM) 512, and an RWM 513 are mounted on the payout control board 103. Among these, as the CPU 511, for example, a central processing unit in a CPU device (CPU device) in which resin packaging is performed can be used. The ROM 512 stores a payout program for the CPU 511 to perform processing related to payout, predetermined control data, and the like. Further, the RWM 513 described above stores rewritable data necessary for various processes and data generated during the process when the payout program is executed by the CPU 501.

  The sub-main board 301 includes a CPU (sub-main CPU) 521, a ROM (sub-main ROM) 522, a work RWM 523, an input port 527, an output port 528, a bus line (not shown), and the like. . The output side of the main board 102 is connected to the input side of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RWM 523, the output port 528, and the like are connected to the output side of the input port 527.

  The CPU 521 of the sub main board 301 controls the display of the effect display device 60 based on the effect display command (command) for symbol display transmitted from the main board 102. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RWM 523 is for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. Memory.

  Note that transmission / reception of data between the main board 102 and the sub-main board 301 is performed in a one-way communication (one-way communication) from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. Therefore, information held by the main board 102 cannot be referred to by the sub main board 301 unless the main board 102 transmits the information to the sub main board 301.

  The sub-sub board 302 includes a CPU 531, a work RWM 532, a program ROM 533, a sound ROM 534, a character ROM 535, an image controller (VDP) 536, a sound control circuit 537, an input port 538, an output port 539, and a bus line (not shown). It has. Further, the image controller (VDP) 536 includes a video memory 540. The output side of the sub-main board 301 is connected to the input side of the input port 538, and the devices such as the CPU 531, the work RWM 532, and the program ROM 533 are connected to the output side of the input port 538.

The video memory 540 described above is a memory for storing display data displayed on the effect display device 60, and the display content (frame image) of the effect display device 60 is rewritten by rewriting the content of the image data in the video memory 540. ) Is changed. The character ROM 535 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the effect display device 60. The image controller 536 adjusts the operation timing of each of the CPU 531, the video memory 540, and the output port 539 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video memory 540 from the character ROM 535 at a predetermined timing. Furthermore, the effect is displayed on the effect display device 60 by superimposing the symbols in the order of layers in which priorities are determined in advance.
<Power supply and data backup>

  The power supply board 251 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and an initialization switch circuit unit 543 having an initialization switch 544. The power supply unit 541 supplies a predetermined amount of voltage for driving various switches, motors, logic circuits, and the like to the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 through the power supply path (not shown). 103 and other predetermined devices.

  The initialization switch circuit unit 543 includes a circuit that outputs an initialization signal for clearing backup data to the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 when the initialization switch 544 is pressed when the power is turned on. .

  As described above, the RWM 503 in the main board 102 can hold (backup) data by being supplied with the backup voltage from the power board 251 even after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. That is, the RWM 503 is provided with a backup area 503a in addition to a memory and an area (not shown) for temporarily storing various data. This backup area 503a has a stack pointer or the like when the power is cut off when the power is cut off (when a power interruption occurs) due to the occurrence of a power failure (including a so-called instantaneous power failure due to a momentary voltage drop). This is an area for storing values such as registers and I / O. Then, with the normal power-on or power failure cancellation, the state of the main board 102 and the like is returned to the state before power-off based on the information in the backup area 503a.

  In addition, the RWM 513 on the payout control board 103 can also hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power board 251 after the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, similarly to the RWM 503 on the main board 102. It has become.

  The aforementioned main board 102 is provided with a power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 that monitors the power interruption due to the power failure as described above. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 monitors the DC stable (for example, 30 volts) voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 541 of the power supply board 251, and when this voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, When the occurrence of interruption is detected, the above-described power interruption signal is output. Based on the input of such a power interruption signal, the CPU 501 of the main board 102 and the CPU 511 of the payout control board 103 execute a predetermined power-off process.

  Next, basic functions of the main board 102 will be described. The main board 102 according to the present embodiment performs various functions such as a ball entry determination, a lottery, and a command transmission, for example, by the functions of the above-described components (see FIG. 4).

  FIG. 5 shows representative functional means in each of the main board 102, the sub main board 301, and the sub sub board 302. Among these, the main board 102 includes the entrance determination means 110, the first lottery means 111, the second lottery means 112, the general drawing lottery means 113, the hold control means 114, the main display control means 115, the special game control means 116, Specific game control means 117, opening / closing control means 118, prior information notification means 119, main command transmission means 120, and the like are provided. Then, the main board 102, by these functional means, as described in order below, lottery concerning special symbols, lottery concerning ordinary symbols, hold control, main control display, special games, specific games, opening / closing control, advance information Execute notifications and so on.

The above-described winning determination means 110 is configured to input a game ball into each winning opening (each operation opening, various starting winning openings, various large winning openings, general winning openings, etc.) from sensors provided at each winning opening. Judgment is made based on the output signal.
<< Lottery function for special design >>

  The aforementioned first lottery means 111 executes the first lottery based on the ball entering the first start winning opening 62. The first lottery unit 111 has functions of a first lottery value acquisition unit 121, a first winning / failure determining unit 122, a first symbol determining unit 123, and a first pattern determining unit 124. The result of the first lottery is represented by the first special symbol stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 70 of the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6A).

  Similarly, the above-described second lottery means 112 executes the second lottery based on the ball entering the second start winning opening 63. The second lottery means 112 has functions of a second lottery value acquisition means 125, a second winning / failure determining means 126, a second symbol determining means 127, and a second pattern determining means 128. The result of the second lottery is represented by the second special symbol stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display unit 71 of the main control display device 53 described above.

  The first lottery value acquisition means 121 provided in the first lottery means 111 described above, when the ball enters the first start winning opening 62, the value of the big hit random number related to the first lottery is used as the first winning / failing lottery value. Get as. Also, the second lottery value acquisition means 125 provided in the second lottery means 112 described above receives the value of the big hit random number related to the second lottery as the second winning or failing chance when the player enters the second starting prize opening 63. Obtained as a lottery value.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot random number acquired as the first winning / failing lottery value and the jackpot random number acquired as the second winning / failing lottery value are represented by a hardware random number (hard random number) and a software random number (soft random number). It is generated by the calculation (addition) used. As the hardware random number, for example, a built-in random number generated by a 16-bit random number circuit is used, and as the software random number, a value updated for each interrupt by a random number generation program in software is used. Note that one of hardware random numbers and software random numbers may be used.

  The first winning / failing judging means 122 in the first lottery means 111 makes a judgment of winning / notifying based on the first winning / notifying lottery value, and whether or not the first winning / losing lottery value corresponds to a predetermined value (winning value) to win Judging. Similarly, the second winner determination unit 126 in the second lottery unit 112 performs a hit determination based on the above-described second winner / lottery value, and the second winner / lottery value becomes a predetermined value (winning value) that is a hit. Judge whether it is applicable. In the success / failure determination by the first success / failure determination unit 122 and the second success / failure determination unit 126, the determination result determination table (FIG. )) Is used. Here, the normal time big change big hit shown in FIG. 8A is a random value range that is always big hit, and the big change big hit is a random value range that is big hit only at the probability change. It is shown that.

  The first symbol determination means 123 in the first lottery means 111 and the second symbol determination means 127 in the second lottery means 112 are those in the case where either of the big wins is won in the big win lottery related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol The type of special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 9). The jackpot symbol determination table for the first lottery defines the relationship between the symbol lottery value, which is a random value (symbol random number) related to symbol determination, and the type of special symbol.

  Here, the symbol lottery value may also be referred to as “design random number per symbol” or “symbol random number” related to the special symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the winning type includes a small hit, and the first symbol determining means 123 and the second symbol determining means 127 are special in the case of winning a small hit in the big hit lottery relating to the special symbol. The symbol type is determined based on the small hit symbol determination table (see FIG. 9C).

  The symbol lottery value is acquired in response to a ball entering the start winning opening, as in the case of the above-mentioned winning / closure lottery value. In addition, the special symbol type is associated with the winning type, and is associated with the acquired symbol lottery value, so that the type of the big hit or the presence / absence of the small hit is determined.

  The first pattern determining means 124 in the first lottery means 111 and the second pattern determining means 128 in the second lottery means 112, based on the special pattern variation pattern table, the variation pattern of the special symbol in the corresponding special symbol display unit. decide. The special figure variation pattern table defines the relationship between a large number of special figure variation patterns and a pattern lottery value that is a random value (variation pattern random number) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol.

  The pattern lottery value is acquired in response to a ball entering the start winning opening, similarly to the above-described winning / closure lottery value. Furthermore, the variation patterns related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are, for example, according to various game situations such as a big hit, a loss, a reach, a short time, a hold number, a number of changes after a big hit, etc. A plurality of different special figure variation pattern tables are provided.

  The variation pattern related to the special symbol (special symbol variation pattern) defines the time (variation time) from the start of the variation to the stop in the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure variation pattern defines various variation times, for example, from several seconds to several tens of seconds depending on the type. That is, each special symbol variation pattern has a variation time defined as an end condition for variation display. In the first special symbol display unit 70 or the second special symbol display unit 71 (see FIG. 6A). The special symbol is displayed in a stopped state after the specified variation time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display.

For many of the special figure fluctuation patterns to be selected when the time is short, the fluctuation time is set shorter than that of the special figure fluctuation patterns to be selected when the time is not. However, special figure fluctuation patterns that can be selected when the number of suspensions is four at non-short hours include those with short fluctuation times compared to specific special figure fluctuation patterns at the time reduction. Yes.
<< Various lottery functions related to normal symbols >>

  Next, the above-described ordinary drawing lottery means 113 will be described. The ordinary drawing lottery means 113 includes an ordinary figure lottery value acquiring means 129, an ordinary figure determination / notification determining means 130, an ordinary symbol determining means 131, and an ordinary figure pattern determining means 132. When the entrance determination unit 110 detects the passing of the game ball at each of the operation ports 68a and 68b, the base drawing lottery means 113 draws the normal symbol lottery (the base drawing lottery) based on the detection result. ).

  In this general drawing lottery, a general drawing lottery value, which is a random number (normal symbol random number) related to a normal symbol, is acquired by the general symbol lottery value acquisition unit 129, and the general symbol determination table 131 stores the general symbol determination table. Referenced. In the common figure determination table, the correspondence between the common figure lottery values and the types of normal symbols is defined. Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol linked to the standard drawing lottery value is a hit, and if the hit is true, the hit type is determined. Is done.

  In addition, a common pattern pattern lottery value is acquired upon entering the left working port 68a or the right working port 68b, and a variation related to the normal symbol is performed by the general pattern pattern determining unit 132 using the acquired common pattern pattern lottery value. A pattern (common figure variation pattern) is determined. Each normal map variation pattern is associated with a general map pattern lottery value, which is a random number related to the normal map variation pattern (general pattern variation pattern random number), and is associated with the acquired general map pattern lottery value, and the state of the game The customary pattern variation pattern according to is determined.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the common figure lottery value and the common figure pattern lottery value, which are random numbers related to normal symbols, are created using only software random numbers.
<< Functions related to holding special symbols >>

  Next, the above-described hold control unit 114 will be described. The holding control unit 114 includes a first holding unit 133, a second holding unit 134, and a general drawing holding unit 135. Of these, the first holding means 133 is acquired by entering a ball when the predetermined start condition for the first special symbol is not satisfied when a new ball enters the first start winning opening 62. In addition, information (first special figure holding storage information) related to various random numbers (first winning / losing lottery value, first symbol lottery value, etc.) is temporarily stored. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the hold related to the first special symbol is set to four, and the hold related to the first special symbol is possible within a range not exceeding this upper limit value.

  The first special symbol or the second special symbol generated before the above-mentioned entrance is completed after the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that was executed when the above-mentioned entrance was made ends. In the case where there is no hold related to, the change start condition related to the first special symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol change related to the first special symbol is permitted.

  The above-described second holding means 134 is also acquired by entering a ball when the predetermined start condition for variation according to the second special symbol is not satisfied when a new ball enters the second start winning opening 63. In addition, information related to various random numbers (second winning / failing lottery value, second symbol lottery value, etc.) is temporarily stored.

  When the change display of the second special symbol that has been executed when the above-mentioned entry is completed, the change start condition related to the second special symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol change related to the second special symbol is established. Will be allowed. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the hold related to the second special symbol is set to four similarly to the first special symbol.

In the case of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described above, when the symbol for starting the special game is stopped and controlled to the special game, the variation start condition is determined after the special game is ended.
<< Functions related to holding regular symbols >>

  Next, the above-described ordinary map holding means 135 will be described. The general-purpose holding means 135, when there is a ball entering at the operation ports 68a and 68b (see FIG. 1), if the predetermined variation start condition related to the normal symbol is not satisfied, Information related to the drawing lottery value etc. (usually reserved storage information) is temporarily stored. Then, until the variation start condition is satisfied, the variation display of the normal symbol related to the above-mentioned entry is not permitted. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the normal symbol is set to four, and the normal symbol can be reserved within a range not exceeding the upper limit value.

When the normal symbol change display that was executed when the above-mentioned entry was made ends, and the normal electric accessory is not activated, the change start condition for the normal symbol is satisfied, and the new normal symbol Will be permitted.
<< Functions related to main control display >>

  Next, the main display control means 115 will be described. The main display control means 115 includes a first special figure control means 136, a second special figure control means 137, a general figure control means 138, a hold display control means 139, and other display control means 140. Among these, the first special symbol control means 136 follows the variation pattern of the first special symbol determined by the first lottery means 111, and the first special symbol display unit 70 (see FIG. 6A) displays the first special symbol control means 136. Symbol variation display (for example, blinking display in which LED indicators M and N are blinked every 100 msec) is performed. Then, when the variation time determined by the variation pattern has elapsed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the first special symbol display unit 70 with the determined symbol.

  Furthermore, the second special symbol control means 137 follows the variation pattern determined by the second lottery means 112 according to the variation pattern determined by the second lottery means 112 if the above-described variation start condition relating to the second special symbol is satisfied. In FIG. 6A, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the variation time determined by the variation pattern has elapsed, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol in the second special symbol display unit 71.

  Further, the normal symbol control means 138 follows the normal symbol display unit 59 (see FIG. 6 (FIG. 6)) according to the variation pattern of the normal symbol determined by the general symbol lottery means 113 if the above-described change start condition relating to the normal symbol is satisfied. In a), normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, when the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the normal symbol display unit 59 with the determined symbol.

Furthermore, the hold display control means 139 displays the number of holds related to the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol described above. Then, the number of the reserved numbers is displayed on the first special symbol storage display unit (LED display lamps O and P) and the second special symbol storage display unit (LED display) of the main control display device 53 shown in FIG. Lamps Y, Z) and the normal symbol memory display (LED display lamps C, D). The other display control means 140 controls the display on the main control display device 53 other than the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the normal symbol, and the various hold displays described above.
<< Functions related to special games >>

Next, the special game control means 116 will be described. The special game control means 116 determines that the special game operation condition is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped in the predetermined big hit mode when the big hit is made, and the predetermined game operation condition is determined according to the type of the big hit as described above. A special game that is released in a manner is executed.
<< Functions related to specific games >>

  Next, the specific game control means 117 will be described. The specific game control means 117 performs control related to the above-described probability change, time reduction, and the like. The specific game control means 117 shifts the game state after the end of the special game to a probable change state or a short time state according to the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is attached to all types of jackpots, and is continued until the total number of times of variation display after the special game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). During the probability changing state, the winning probability of the big hit by the first lottery means 111 and the second lottery means 112 is maintained at a higher value than in the normal time when the probability is not changed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the time reduction state continues until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of end conditions (for example, 100 times) from the end of the special game. Is done. Furthermore, during the time reduction, the first pattern determination means 124 and the second pattern determination means 128 may change the time variation pattern so that the variation display time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is substantially shorter than the normal state. Select.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the easy-to-enter game is executed as the specific game, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is facilitated, and the open / close blades arranged at the entrance of the second start winning opening are Easy to open. The opening / closing control of the opening / closing blades is controlled by an opening / closing control means 118 described later.
<< Functions related to open / close control >>

Next, the aforementioned opening / closing control means 118 will be described. The opening / closing control means 118 controls the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing blade) of the second start winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 118 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory at the second start winning prize port 63. Further, the opening / closing control means 118 performs control for sending an opening instruction to the first grand prize port solenoid 80 and the second grand prize port solenoid 81 in the special game, and the first grand prize port 91 and the second grand prize port. 92 is opened.
<< Functions related to prior information notification >>

  Next, the above-described advance information notification unit 119 will be described. The prior information notifying means 119 is acquired regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the pitch is put on hold when the first start winning slot 62 or the second start winning slot 63 is pitched. Further, a process for transmitting information related to various random number values to the sub board (here, the sub main board 301) as prior notification information is performed.

  As the above-mentioned prior notice information, each of the above-mentioned winning / losing lottery values (first winning / notifying lottery value or second winning / notifying lottery value), each symbol lottery value (first symbol lottery value or second symbol lottery value), each pattern Examples of information include what kind of success / failure range, symbol range, and pattern range the lottery value (first pattern lottery value or second pattern lottery value) belongs to.

Note that transmission of such advance notification information enables various pre-reading effects on the sub-board 104 side. And as a pre-reading effect, a hold notice, a continuous notice, etc. can be illustrated, but these details are mentioned below.
<< Functions related to command transmission >>

Next, the main command transmission unit 120 will be described. The main command transmission unit 120 transmits a command (main command) from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301. The command transmission from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 is performed including various information at various timings such as at the time of starting winning a prize, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, at the time of stopping the change of the special symbol, or when the big hit occurs. .
<Basic function of sub-board>

  Next, basic functions of the sub-board 104 will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub board 104 includes a sub main board 301 and a sub sub board 302, and performs various functions such as command reception from the main board 102, effect pattern determination, effect display control, and effect execution.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub main board 301 includes a main command receiving unit 141, an effect pattern determining unit 142, a sub main command transmitting unit 143, and the like. Further, the sub-main board 301 is provided with functional means such as sound control means 144 for controlling speaker output and the like, and light control means 145 for controlling game effect lamp output and the like.

  The effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining unit 142 includes a display effect displayed on the effect display device 60, and information specifying a sound effect and a light effect performed together with the display effect as necessary. During the fluctuation display of the symbol 190, an effect that suggests the high expectation level of the big hit is executed. Here, the “expectation” in this embodiment can be rephrased as “reliability”.

  When the effect pattern is determined by the effect pattern determining unit 142, effect pattern information indicating the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the sub-sub board 302 as a sub-main command via the sub-main command transmitting unit 143. Further, the command transmitted from the sub main board 301 to the sub sub board 302 includes sound information and the like in order to read out sound data, lamp data, and the like from the ROM of the sub sub board.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-sub board 302 includes sub-main command receiving means 146, effect execution control means 147, and the like. In the sub-sub board 302, the production execution control means 147 sequentially outputs necessary image data to the liquid crystal unit 42 (see FIG. 4) based on the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301, thereby forming an animation image. Then, the effect display device 60 displays the effect animation.
<Specific aspects related to specific games>

Next, a specific aspect of the specific game described above will be described. In the present embodiment, as described above, as a specific game, the special symbol probability variation function (probability variation), the special symbol variation time shortening function (time reduction), and the easy entry game (ordinary symbol probability variation function, The function of shortening the time to change the normal symbol and the function of extending the opening of the normal electric accessory are provided. In this embodiment, at least one of these various specific games is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery (a special symbol stop display symbol) or the game result during the big hit.
<< Probability game >>

  The probability change described above is to change the probability state of the game related to the special symbol after the big hit so that the probability of occurrence of the big hit is higher than the normal probability state. In the present embodiment, the continuation period (probability variation period) of the probability variation state is determined based on the number of special symbol variations.

The number of changes in the special symbol is determined as one time from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display. In the present embodiment, in the probability variation period, the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the special game ends is set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). The function that allows the probability variation period to end before the next big hit occurs in this way can be referred to as, for example, ST or number cut probability variation.
<< Variation time reduction game >>

  The above-mentioned time reduction is to shorten the variation time of the special symbol (first special symbol and second special symbol) in the main control display device 53 as compared with the case of the normal game. Here, “substantially shortening” is not always shorter than normal games in all cases, and in some cases, when the variation time of special symbols is equivalent to normal games or longer than normal games It can mean that According to this short time, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, even if a winning to the start winning port (the first starting winning port 62 and the second starting winning port 63) continuously occurs, a special symbol is generated. The change display and stop display of symbols can be smoothly advanced at short intervals, and it is possible to secure many opportunities for lottery lotteries.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the duration of the short time state (short time period) is determined on the basis of the number of changes in the special symbol, similarly to the probability variation state. In this embodiment, the time-saving state is continued until the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the special game ends reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times).

  In this embodiment, the probability variation period and the short time period are set to the same period, but the probability variation period and the short time period may be different from each other. For example, it is possible to set the probability variation period to 104 times and the short time period to 100 times. Further, the probability variation period and the short time period are not limited to being constant. For example, the probability variation period can be any of 4, 25, 100, etc., depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred. Also, the short time period can be set to any one of 25 times, 50 times, 75 times, 100 times, etc., depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred.

  It is also possible to provide a so-called falling lottery function. Examples of the falling lottery include the following. For example, after the probability variation and time reduction reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) less than the above-mentioned maximum number of variations (here, 100 times), for each variation of the special symbol until the maximum number of variations is reached, A lottery (specific game end lottery) is executed as to whether or not to end the probability change and time saving. When the specific game end lottery is won, the probability change and the time reduction are ended, and the game state from the next change returns to the normal state without the probability change and the time reduction.

Furthermore, it is not limited to executing both probability change and time saving, and it is also possible to execute only one of them in a specific game. For example, depending on the type of jackpot that has been won, it is possible to give only a short time and not to give a probability change, or to give only a probability change without giving a time reduction.
<< Easy entry game >>

  Next, the above described easy entry game will be described. This easy-to-enter game is a game state in which the function related to the ordinary electric accessory is advantageously set for the player, and the opening mode of the second start winning opening 63 can accept the game ball more easily than usual. is there. When the easy-to-enter game is executed, the control mode such as the short time related to the normal symbol, the probability variation related to the normal symbol, the open extension related to the normal electric accessory, or the combination of these control modes is used. The ease of entering the start winning opening 63 is enhanced, and an easy entry state is formed.

  Among the various control modes described above for normal symbols, the short time for normal symbols is a control mode in which the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shorter than the normal state, and the probability variation for normal symbols is the probability of winning for normal symbols. Is a control mode (probability change related to normal symbols) that improves the level of the normal state. Furthermore, the opening extension related to the ordinary electric accessory is a control mode in which the opening time of the second start winning opening 63 is opened (long opening) longer than the opening (short opening) in normal time (non-specific game). is there.

  As described above, the easy entry game during a specific game according to the present embodiment uses the three functions of normal symbol time reduction, probability change of open lottery, and open extension of normal electric winnings. Easier to enter 63. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which one or two of these three functions are used to improve the ease of entering the second start winning a prize opening 63. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which switches between the period which implements at least one of three functions, and the period which is not implemented according to a gaming state.

The duration of such easy-to-enter game can be determined based on the short period of time related to the special symbol. For example, it is possible to adopt a control mode in which the easy-to-enter game is continued during the short time related to the special symbol, and the easy-to-enter game is ended when the short time related to the special symbol ends. In such a case, a normal symbol variation pattern (ordinary symbol variation pattern) in which the symbol variation starts after the special symbol time has ended is provided for normal times (non-specific games). It is possible to be determined from among the variation patterns.
<Main effects on pachinko machines>
<< Basic display mode of production design >>

  Next, main effects of various effects executed by the sub main board 301 and the sub sub board 302 based on commands from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 will be described. Here, first, a basic display mode of the above-described effect design 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) will be described.

  The effect symbol 190 is variably displayed on the effect display device 60 as the special symbol is variably displayed on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 7A). Furthermore, the effect symbol 190 is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7B) as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the main control display device 53.

  The stop symbol displayed when the effect symbol 190 is stopped includes a combination of three symbols: a left effect symbol 190a, a middle effect symbol 190b, and a right effect symbol 190c. If the result of the big hit lottery on the main board 102 is a big win, for example, a combination of the three-colored gazes such as “777” and “555” is used as a stop symbol representing the big hit. Is displayed. Also, if the result of the big hit lottery is out of place, for example, “767”, “928”, “331”, etc. The symbol 190 is stopped and displayed.

  Here, “stop symbol” and “symbol stop” in the present embodiment mean that the three effect symbols 190 are “fixed stop”. That is, even if the three effect symbols 190a to 190c are displayed in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 in a state where, for example, a combination such as “767” or “928” is maintained, the “determination stop” alone It does not correspond to what you did. A state in which the production symbol 190 does not reach the “definite stop” while maintaining the combination in this way can be referred to as a “temporary stop” state.

  As a display mode of such “temporary stop”, for example, a state in which the production symbol 190 is oscillating (shaking) in small increments can be exemplified. A temporary stop mode in which the production symbol 190 is oscillating in small increments while maintaining the combination can be referred to as a “sway fluctuation” mode. As an aspect of the production pattern 190 in the “temporary stop”, vertical or horizontal linear movement, horizontal rotational movement, and the like can be exemplified, and the movement range can be exemplified by several millimeters.

  Moreover, as a display mode of the above-mentioned “determined stop”, a state where all effect symbols 190a to 190c are stopped while maintaining a combination through a temporary stop state can be exemplified. Furthermore, during this “determination stop”, it is possible to perform an effect indicating that the determination has been stopped. Then, as an effect indicating that it has been confirmed and displayed, an effect that shines light on the effected symbol 190 that maintains the state of confirmed stop for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second) or that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. Etc. can be illustrated.

  In addition, in the above-described “reach” display mode, there may be a case where an effect design maintaining the reach combination is displayed in the above-mentioned “temporary stop” mode. Then, after the reach display by this “temporary stop”, the symbols that have been displayed in a variable manner (in this case, the medium effect design 190b) constitute a combination of outliers (a combination of outlier reach), and “temporarily stop”. An effect can be illustrated in which “determination stop” is performed while keeping the change and the variable display ends. In addition, from the state in which the three effect symbols 190a to 190c perform “temporary stop” by the combination of the outlier reach, the medium effect symbol 190b resumes the fluctuation and the reach effect is highly reliable (reliability related to the big hit A production (second-half reach) such as a relatively high degree) can be exemplified.

  Note that the scroll display mode of the effect symbol 190 is not limited to the above-described vertical scroll, and various display modes can be employed. Further, as another display mode, for example, a mode of performing variable display by rotating (rotating) the right performance symbol 190c from the left performance symbol 190a individually around the vertical axis can be exemplified. Further, for example, the left effect design 190a to the right effect design 190c are sequentially fed out in the display area 194 while being enlarged along the straight or curved trajectory from the rear to the front, that is, from the back to the front of the screen. A display mode such as can be exemplified. Furthermore, it is also possible to adopt a scroll display mode in which the effect design directed from the rear to the front descends from the upper side to the lower side.

  7A and 7B illustrate a display mode in which the combination of effect symbols 190 is stopped and displayed only in the middle in the vertical direction of the display area 194, and the effective line is in the horizontal direction. There is only one line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of effective lines may be 2 lines or 5 lines.

Further, in FIG. 7 (b), the left effect design 190a to the right effect design 190c are simplified by only numbers in a predetermined font, but the effect design 190 means a predetermined symbol such as a number. It can be configured by a combination of a portion (an element symbol that is a symbol element effect design described above) and a portion (an element symbol that is a non-symbol element effect symbol) composed of a picture that represents something other than a predetermined symbol. And as a part which consists of a picture which expresses other than a predetermined symbol, various design pictures, a person picture, and these combinations etc. can be illustrated, Furthermore, various design pictures and a person picture combined with a symbol are animated. It is also possible.
<< Example of production pattern >>

  Next, the effect pattern described above will be described. A large number of effect patterns are provided in a state associated with a variation pattern determined by the main board 102. Further, the effect pattern includes an effect pattern including the effect symbol 190. More specifically, the production pattern defines a production process such as a change process from the start of change to a change stop for the selected production symbol 190, a background displayed in combination with the production symbol 190, and story development. Yes. The production patterns include those corresponding to “with reach” and “without reach” described above.

  Among these, when the effect pattern “with reach” is executed, a reach effect that is a big hit if another effect symbol (in this case, the medium effect symbol 190 b) is arranged is performed on the effect display device 60. When the result of the winning / losing lottery relating to the special symbol is a big hit, the display of the rough eyes such as “777” and “333” corresponding to the type of the big win is performed by the effect symbol 190 that has been confirmed and stopped. Further, when the result of the lottery determination relating to the special symbol is a loss, for example, a combination indicating a loss such as “767” or “515” is performed by the effect symbol 190 that has been confirmed and stopped.

  Furthermore, when the production pattern of “no reach” is executed, for example, “928”, “331”, and the like, a combination without reach in which the left production design 190a and the right production design 190c are not a combination of reach, This is performed by the production symbol 190 that has been confirmed and stopped.

Some of these performance patterns have various long and short variation times. Particularly, the variation pattern of “with reach” includes one having a variation time of several minutes. In the present embodiment, “no reach”, “normal reach”, “super reach (reach with high hitting reliability)” in the variation pattern (see FIGS. 10A to 10C) related to the special symbol described above. A non-reach production pattern, a normal reach production pattern, and a super reach production pattern are provided. For example, a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one effect pattern, and the number of effect patterns is more diverse than the above-described change patterns. Furthermore, “super reach” can be rephrased as “SP (special) reach”.
<< Holding effect display related to special design >>

  Next, the hold display (hold effect display) related to the special symbol performed in the effect display device 60 will be described. In the lower part of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a first hold number display unit 196 indicating the number of hold of the winning lottery value in the first game, A second number-of-holds display section 197 that indicates the number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in two games is displayed. Here, in order to simplify the explanation and illustration, each hold display is represented by a perfect circle, but the hold display may be performed by a combination of other shapes and colors, a character image, an animation, or the like.

  In this embodiment, when a hold related to the first game occurs, a predetermined hold display is performed on the first hold number display section 196 described above. Further, when the number of holds increases, a hold display is added. When the number of holds reaches the upper limit, as shown in FIG. 7A, four hold displays are performed in the first hold number display section 196.

  Further, the hold display in the first hold number display section 196 can be performed from the first display position to the fourth display position. That is, the first hold number display unit 196 includes the first display position to the fourth display position, and the rightmost part of the first hold number display unit 196 when viewed from the player is the first display position. It has become. A second display position, a third display position, and a fourth display position are provided in order toward the left end. Further, hereinafter, the hold display performed from the first display position to the fourth display position will be referred to as “hold 1”, “hold 2”, “hold 3”, and “hold 4”, respectively.

  For example, in the effect display device 60, in the situation where the effect symbol 190 related to the first game is being performed and one hold display is not performed on the first hold number display unit 196, the hold is generated. Then, the hold display is performed at the first display position on the right end (the position of the above-described “hold 1”). At this time, it is assumed that no other hold display has been performed yet, and “Hold 2” to “Hold 4” have not occurred. In this situation, when “hold 1” is generated, if the hold is further generated, the display related to the generated hold is performed at the position of “hold 2” to the left of “hold 1”. Then, when “hold 1” and “hold 2” are displayed, and “hold 3” and “hold 4” are not displayed, if a further hold occurs, “hold 3” is displayed according to the number of holds that have occurred. Or “Hold 4” is displayed.

  Then, if the change display that was executed when “Hold 1” occurs and other change start conditions related to the first game are also satisfied, the above-described hold memory information related to “Hold 1” is stored. At the stage of digestion, the “hold 1” hold display moves to the right side of the first hold number display section 196. The variation information display unit 195 is provided on the right side of the first hold number display unit 196. The variation information display unit 195 is an area for displaying information (variation information) related to the variation display being executed at that time. That is, the hold display of “hold 1” moves to the change information display unit 195 and changes to the change information display 198 when the change display related to the corresponding hold storage information is executed.

  Here, when the hold display of “hold 1” is moved to the change information display unit 195, display elements such as a size, a color, and a form related to the item may be changed. In the example of FIGS. 7A and 7B, the size is increased when the hold display of “HOLD 1” is changed to the change information display 198.

  As described above, when the hold display in “hold 1” moves to the fluctuation information display unit 195, the standby order of the subsequent hold display is advanced, and “hold 2” is shifted to the position of “hold 1”. Further, when “Take 3” or “Take 4” exists, “Take 3” is shifted to the “Take 2” position, and “Take 4” is shifted to the “Take 3” position. If a further hold occurs in such a situation, a new “hold 4” occurs and the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If no new hold is generated, the hold display is shifted with the start of the next variable display, and the standby order of each hold is advanced.

  In addition, it can be understood as a hold effect in a broad sense, including the state of change from the hold display in “hold 1” to “hold 4” to the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195. Not only this, but also the hold display in “hold 1” to “hold 4” is set as the hold display, and the state changed to the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195 is not included in the hold display. It is also possible.

  In addition, when the variation display related to the production symbol 190 is not performed, and the number of holds is 0, and there is a ball in the first start winning opening 62, the display of “hold 1” is not performed, and the variation information The change information display 198 is directly performed on the display unit 195. And only in such a case, it is possible to handle such that the fluctuation information display 198 in the fluctuation information display section 195 is not included in the hold display.

  Then, although the above-mentioned 2nd reservation number display part 197 is demonstrated, description is abbreviate | omitted about the point similar to the 1st reservation number display part 196. FIG. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the second number-of-holds display unit 197 is located on the opposite side of the first number-of-holds display unit 196 (on the right side as viewed from the player) with the variation information display unit 195 described above interposed therebetween. ) Are arranged in a color different from the first reserved image so that the relationship of “Take 1” to “Take 4” is targeted.

  Further, the hold display can be performed in a manner corresponding to various game states. For example, when the probability of a big hit lottery is a normal probability and a high probability, and when the display mode is controlled to be different, the display mode of each other can be changed.

Further, the positional relationship between the first hold number display unit 196, the second hold number display unit 197, and the variation information display unit 195 is not limited to the above-described one, and the second game is played as in this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine of the type that does not execute in priority to one game but displays the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol 190 in the order of occurrence of the start winnings relating to the first game and the second game, the variation information display section Eight on-hold displays may be arranged on the left side of 195.
<< Reservation pre-reading effect related to special design >>

  Next, a reservation prefetch effect that is one of the notice effects (prefetch effects) related to the special symbol will be described. This reserved pre-reading effect is an effect that is executed based on the above-described reserved memory information (first special figure reserved memory information or second reserved memory information). Furthermore, the hold prefetching effect uses the above-mentioned prior information notification function, and a reach or a big hit occurs for a hold that is digested later than the effect currently performed using the effect symbol 190 or the like. It is performed as an effect that suggests the expectation of doing.

  For example, regarding the hold display generated at the position of “hold 3” in the first hold number display unit 196 described above, the green hold display is performed unlike the display (for example, blue) which is the basic display mode described above. This shows that the degree of expectation such as the occurrence of reach is higher than in the case of a normal blue mode. In addition to the colors of blue and green, display modes such as yellow, red, gold, rainbow, and predetermined patterns are provided. Expectations of big hits in the order of yellow, red, gold, rainbow, and predetermined patterns rather than green There is an effect that shows that the degree is high.

  Here, as a display mode of the above-mentioned “predetermined pattern”, an animal pattern such as a giraffe, a display mode including a predetermined character image, and the like can be exemplified. It is also possible to employ not only the color and pattern of the hold display but also items other than the perfect circle shape, person images, and the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform a pre-reading effect by combining the various display modes described above with a mode in which blinking or light emission is performed. In addition, a hold that has hit a prefetch effect including a hold prefetch effect can be referred to as “trigger hold”, for example.

  The pre-reading effect related to the hold as described above may be performed in the second game. Regarding the second game, in addition to the basic color (orange), display modes such as red, gold, rainbow, and a predetermined pattern can be provided. In addition, as the hold display related to the second game, it is also possible to adopt items other than the perfect circle shape, person images, and the like.

  Further, the pre-reading effect using the hold display in the first game and the second game as described above can be referred to as “hold change” or the like. Such “holding change” includes a display mode different from the basic display mode as described above from the beginning of the occurrence of the hold, and a change in display mode at the timing after the occurrence of the hold. is there.

  Among these, as an indication of the change in the display mode at the timing after the occurrence of the hold, for example, the hold is generated and the hold display is started, the hold is digested, and the hold display is, for example, “hold 2”, An example in which the hold display changes while proceeding with “hold 1” can be exemplified. Then, for example, when a hold occurs, the hold display is performed in blue (orange in the case of the second game) at the position “Hot 3”, and when moving to the position “Hold 1”, other colors such as green are displayed. Is changed.

  In addition, in both the first game and the second game, when the change information display 198 is displayed, the hold display is changed from a basic color to a display mode such as red, gold, rainbow, a predetermined pattern, or the like. There are cases where the degree of expectation of jackpot is expressed by changing to a display form such as a non-circular item or a person image.

  Furthermore, the following can be illustrated as a control aspect which concerns on the above hold changes. For example, when a hold occurs, a lottery (hold change pattern lottery) for determining an effect pattern (hold change pattern) of the hold change is performed. The hold change pattern lottery uses a hold change pattern table. In this hold change pattern table, the presence or absence of a hold change and when to execute a hold change (when there is a hold change), what timing Items relating to the determination of the production pattern, such as what display mode to execute, are defined. In addition, as the hold change pattern, one for the first game and one for the second game are defined.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of holdings in “holding 1” to “holding 4” that correspond to the holding change, it is possible to cancel one of the holding pre-reading effects. More specifically, for example, when “hold 4” occurs, the hold related to “hold 4” hits the hold change pattern that changes to green, and any of the holds that have occurred first If the holding change pattern that changes to a rainbow color is hit, the holding relating to the above-mentioned “hold 4” can be exemplified by canceling the holding change and not executing it.

Furthermore, for example, when “Hold 4” occurs as in the above example, the hold related to “Hold 4” hits the hold change pattern that changes to the rainbow color, and all the hold that has occurred previously However, if the change does not change up to the rainbow color and changes only on hold until green or the like, the hold that has occurred can be exemplified by canceling the change on hold and not executing it.
<< Continuous notice concerning special design >>

  Next, as another pre-reading effect pattern, a continuous notice (continuous effect) related to a special symbol will be described. There are genuine and pseudo-continuous notices. Of these, the genuine continuous notice means that a continuous notice effect is produced over a plurality of variable displays related to special symbols. ing. In addition, the pseudo continuous notice means that an intermittent notice effect (pseudo continuous notice) is performed such that there is a plurality of special symbol fluctuations for one change display related to the special symbol.

  As the above-mentioned “continuous notice”, for example, the character who is the main character in the story on the stage moves to different rooms sequentially for the room that is the final destination for each change of the special symbol. Such a thing can be illustrated. In addition, the “continuous notice” in other aspects is that the main character is to win against the different enemies and aim at the enemy as the final goal for each change of the special symbol. Can also be illustrated.

  Further, the genuine continuous notice described above (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “continuous notice”) can be performed based on the prior notice information transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. More specifically, for example, based on the prior notification information received when the “hold 3” suspension occurs, the sub-main board 301 has an effect pattern corresponding to the variable display related to the special symbol after that. For example, it is possible to select a content including a continuous notice over three fluctuation displays.

  Then, when the hold for one time is exhausted and the hold for the above-mentioned “hold 3” is shifted to the position of “hold 2”, the first one of the effect patterns related to the selected continuous notice is displayed. An effect pattern related to the notice is executed. Further, when the hold is sequentially digested and the hold display is moved from “Hot 2” to “Hold 1”, the second notice of the three times is executed, and the fluctuation information display from “Hold 1”. When moving to section 195, the final third notice is executed.

  In the sub-main board 301, the change pattern related to the change display executed when the above-described “hold 3” hold occurs, and “hold 2” or “hold 1” generated before that. It is also possible to check the hold storage information. In other words, when the above-mentioned “hold 3” hold occurs, information indicating that a predetermined reach effect with a high jackpot reliability is executed or a big hit is generated among various stored information. If there is information indicating that the event is to be performed, it is possible to cancel the effect pattern related to the continuous notice selected when the “hold 3” hold occurs.

  In addition, as the above-described pseudo continuous notice (hereinafter may be referred to as “pseudo continuous notice”), reach display is intermittently performed a plurality of times in an effect pattern related to a single variable display of a special symbol. Such a case, a case where a character repeats an action a plurality of times, a case where a temporary stop and re-variation of the effect design 190 are repeated, and the like can be exemplified.

Note that the contents of the continuous notice as described above are merely examples, and various contents other than those described can be adopted as the contents of the continuous notice.
<< Directing design related to normal design >>

  Next, an effect related to the above-described normal symbol will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect display related to the normal symbol is not performed. However, the effect related to the normal symbol can be performed as a part of the effect in the effect display device 60. And when performing the effect display of a normal symbol in this way, as the effect symbol, for example, it is conceivable to perform a display that can discriminate between a loss and a winning type.

  Further, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is configured by a combination of a plurality of display bodies, a relatively large display body and a smaller display body (or a plurality of display bodies) may be provided. It is possible. The large display body can be referred to as, for example, “main display body” or “main liquid crystal”, and the small display body can be referred to as, for example, “sub display body” or “sub liquid crystal”. Furthermore, when the relatively small display body as described above is provided, the effect design (199) related to the normal design may be displayed on the small display body, for example. In addition, for example, an LED display light that is a set of two may be provided in a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, and this may be used as an effect symbol display device related to a normal symbol.

In addition, when performing an effect using the effect symbol related to the normal symbol, the hold effect display related to the normal symbol can be performed as a part of the effect on the effect display device 60. In addition, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is configured by a plurality of display bodies such as a large display body and a small display body, the effect hold display related to the normal symbol is, for example, a small display. You may make it display on a body. In addition, for example, an LED indicator lamp which is a set of two LED lamps is provided at a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, and thereby, an effect display of the number of holdings related to the normal symbols “1” to “4” is performed. Also good.
<< Direction related to limited frequency pattern >>

  Next, an effect related to the limited frequency pattern (hereinafter referred to as “limited frequency pattern effect”) will be described. The limited frequency pattern effect is provided as a part of the aforementioned effect pattern. Further, the limited frequency effect pattern effect is an effect set so as to easily appear in a predetermined gaming state corresponding to the variation pattern determined in a specific period by the pattern determining means of the main board. The content of this limited frequency pattern effect is an effect content indicating a specific tendency. As the content of the limited frequency pattern effect, for example, a predetermined variation pattern in a specific variation during a short-time game is used on the main board. An example of such a decision that always generates a highly reliable reach as an effect can be given.

In addition, as a gaming situation in which a limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, at the start of the game, immediately after a predetermined effect pattern is executed (for example, immediately after a small hit or no hit), during a predetermined effect mode (probability change, For example, during the short-time game mode) or immediately after the end of the special game. In addition to these, as a gaming situation in which the limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, when the number of holds related to the first game (or the second game) reaches a predetermined number (for example, four), The case where it does not exist can also be illustrated.
<< Direction related to the operation of ordinary electric equipment during non-time-saving games >>

  Next, an effect related to the long opening of the ordinary electric accessory will be described. In the present embodiment, an effect (long-opening effect) related to the long opening (normally long opening) of the second start winning opening 63 during normal times (during non-short-time games) is the effect display device 60, the speaker 21, etc. May be executed using. Then, as the long opening effect related to the normal long opening, the opening lottery effect indicating whether or not the normal long opening is executed, and the long opening effect executed in response to the result of the opening lottery effect (Open lottery result production) is provided. In the following, the normal long open may be simply referred to as “long open”.

  Among these, as an opening lottery effect, for example, an effect of content for encouraging the expectation that a normal long-time opening will be performed in the stage of fluctuation of a normal symbol or before the start of fluctuation can be exemplified. More specifically, for example, whether a specific character appears in the lower corner of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 or the like, and whether or not an area for displaying the above-described second reserved number display section 197 can be secured. For example, the state can be displayed as a moving image.

  In addition to the effect patterns described above, it is possible to employ a display that directly displays the state of the lottery. As such a direct opening lottery effect, for example, a movie display related to a lottery such as roulette, fortune, or two-digit symbol matching can be exemplified. Furthermore, in the case of winning the normal long open in the above-mentioned normal symbol winning lottery, the open lottery effect with the content indicating the winning is executed, and in the case of not winning the normal long open, it is off. It is conceivable to perform an open lottery effect with the content indicating “”.

  Furthermore, it is possible to set various relationships between the contents of the opening lottery effect and the opening pattern of the second start winning opening 63. For example, an effect using roulette is adopted as the contents of the open lottery effect, and “open”, “×”, “chance”, “reach”, etc. are assigned to the options provided as roulette eyes. Then, when the normal long opening is not won, the state where “×” is selected as the content of the opening lottery effect is displayed, and the second start winning opening 63 is not opened, or only the short opening is performed. Like that.

  Further, when the normal long opening is hit, an effect that “open” is selected in the roulette is executed, and the long opening is always performed. In addition, in the production related to the production design 190, when the production of the content that develops in stages, the production of the content that develops into super reach, or the like is executed, It may be possible to display a state in which “chance” or “reach” is selected and not to open the second start winning opening 63 or to perform only short opening.

In addition, such a long opening effect may be performed in association with the above-described hold related to the normal symbol. That is, the hold lottery value related to the normal symbol is preliminarily determined during the hold, and a long opening effect having a meaning such as a notice or a hit may be executed with a predetermined probability according to the predetermination result. Such a notice effect by prior determination is included in the above-mentioned “prefetching effect”. Such a pre-reading effect related to the normal symbol can be performed in the same manner as a pre-reading effect related to the special symbol described later, and in this embodiment, prior notice information related to the passage of the operation port (68a or 68b). (Normal symbol prefetch command) is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301.
<< Direction using operation buttons >>

  Next, an effect using the operation button 22 (see FIG. 1) described above (hereinafter referred to as “button effect”) will be described. When the button effect is executed, the operation button 22 is pressed by the player and exhibits a function of giving the player a feeling that he / she participates in the game effect or the lottery. is there. As the button effect, for example, in the process of changing the effect symbol 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B), “Push”, “sequential hitting” are displayed on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 together with the symbol of the operation button 22. For example, it is possible to exemplify performing a guide display for prompting an operation such as a character such as “Please press” or “Long press” or a moving image of an indicator indicating the remaining time.

  Furthermore, examples of the button effect include an effect in which a character makes a comment when a player operates the operation button 22 in accordance with the above-described guide display, and an effect in which an ally character attacks an enemy character. Moreover, when the operation button 22 is operated, the above-described movable effect member 93 or the like is activated to notify that reach is reached. Furthermore, a button effect may be performed during the reach effect. In this case, when the operation button 22 is operated, the above-described movable effect member 93 or the like is activated to expect a big hit.

  Further, regarding the above-described operation button 22, the operation of the operation button 22 is normally disabled, but the button operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 22 is enabled during the button production. The button operation effective period is a predetermined time set in advance.

  The operation button 22 is combined with a vibration motor or a solenoid (not shown) to vibrate the operation button 22, or the operation range of the operation button 22 is expanded using a drive source such as a motor. It is also possible to adopt a production mode in which 22 is projected and retracted. Further, when the operation button 22 is projected and retracted, the amount of protrusion can be set relatively large (for example, about 5 to 10 cm).

Further, the operation button 22 is not limited to a small external dimension (for example, about several centimeters), but may be a hemispherical form having about a dozen centimeters. In addition, various types of operation input devices such as the operation buttons 22 can be employed. For example, an operation handle of an automobile, an operation lever of an aircraft, a model of a character related to the production contents. (Figures) can also be used. It is also possible to provide a relatively small operation button 22 and an operation lever or the like so that they can be used properly according to the situation such as the production content.
<< Direction when jackpot occurs >>

  Next, an effect when a big hit occurs will be described. The effects when a big hit occurs include effects before the start of a special game (start demonstration), effects during a special game (round effect), effects after a special game (end demo), and the like.

  When the above-mentioned production symbol 190 is confirmed and stopped, a display indicating that the big hit is started is performed with a sound such as a fanfare. Further, it is possible to exemplify a content in which a right-handed guidance effect is executed as an instruction for how to hit during a special game, and the player is guided to increase the amount of rotation of the firing handle 20 to make a right-handed strike.

  As an effect during the above-mentioned special game, a moving image whose contents cannot be viewed unless the player has won a big hit can be exemplified. At this time, predetermined music is output from the aforementioned speaker 21 (see FIG. 1). Furthermore, as a video during the special game, for example, a scene in which a predetermined character in a play picture adopted for the production of the pachinko gaming machine 10 fights a rival enemy or a state of enjoying a trap Can be exemplified.

  In addition, the change of the round during the special game is, for example, “1R”, “2R”,... At the corner (for example, the upper right corner) of the display area 194 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). , “15R”, “16R” can be notified. Further, as a part of the effect during the special game, for example, it is possible to display the number of occurrence of the big hit when the big hit occurs during the specific game and the big hits are continuous.

  In the present embodiment, all types of big hits are accompanied with benefits such as probability change and time saving, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is possible to provide big hits without probability change. And if the type of jackpot includes a jackpot that does not involve a probability change, the notification as to whether or not it will be a probability change after the end of the special game is not notified until a specific round during the special game or the end of the special game It is also possible to do so.

  As a modified example, in a pachinko machine that does not involve a probable change due to a special bonus game, the game ball is moved to a predetermined area (probability variation) at a predetermined timing such as before the start of a special game, during a special game, or at the end of a special game. It is also possible to adopt a control mode such as a certain change when detected in the function operation area) or an effect corresponding to the control mode.

  In this case, for example, a ball entry device having a detection area for a game ball (herein referred to as “V ball entry device”) is added to the inside of the second major winning opening 92 in the game area 52 (see FIG. 1). Provide. Furthermore, at a predetermined timing of the special game, the V-entry device is set in a state in which a game ball can be received. In this state, when a game ball is detected by the V-entry device, the probability state thereafter is a probabilistic state. In addition, the player is informed that a privilege that is probable has been obtained.

  Subsequently, examples of the effects after the special game include those related to the result of the effects during the special game. More specifically, the content etc. which a winner expresses an emotion according to the result of the battle between characters can be illustrated. Such an effect after the special game can also be called an ending effect.

Furthermore, examples of the effects after the special game include a display that additionally displays the number of consecutive big hits, and a display that displays the number of prize balls acquired by the player through the special game at that time. It is also possible to additionally display the number of occurrences of jackpots when jackpots occur during a specific game and the jackpots continue. In addition, regarding the success of the big hit, when the number of occurrence of the big hit reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), it is possible to execute an effect pattern that is not selected before that.
<Various commands transmitted from the main board to the sub main board>

  Next, various commands transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 will be described. In the following description, the command relating to the ordinary electric accessory and the other main commands will be described separately, but here, the main command other than the command relating to the ordinary electric accessory will be described first. First, as command transmission timing, during initial screen display, during customer waiting demo (standby demo), at the time of special symbol change start, at the time of special symbol determination, at the time of special symbol determination, at the time of jackpot start demonstration, There are times when the jackpot is open, the jackpot is closed, the winning demonstration is over, and the jackpot is ended. Among these, the initial screen display is a period from when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on until the customer waiting demonstration starts and enters a steady state. In addition, command transmission is performed in any case at the time of start winning, at the time of power failure recovery, and at the time of error detection. Furthermore, command transmission is executed even when the RWM is cleared.

  Among these, commands for RWM clear include commands for effect display initialization, effect LED initialization, and various errors. The effect indicator initialization command is for displaying a predetermined effect symbol on the effect display device 60. The effect LED initialization command is to turn on a part of the game effect lamp when communication is normal. The various error commands are used for effect display according to the error state.

  As a customer waiting demo command, there is a customer waiting demo command. The customer waiting demo command is used to set the effect display device 60 and the game effect lamp for the customer waiting demo and erase the sound.

  As a command at the time of starting the symbol change of the special symbol, the number of symbols 1 stored, the number of symbols 2 stored, the communication inspection 1, the communication inspection 2, the number of times of production A to Z, the production selection state 0 to 2, the variation additional information, the design 1 production There are commands for pattern, symbol 2 effect pattern, symbol 1 character effect, symbol 2 character effect. The symbol 1 memory number command indicates the reserved memory number of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 memory number command indicates the reserved memory number of the second special symbol. The communication check 1 command and the communication check 2 command are for confirming whether or not normal communication is being performed. The various commands of the production times A to Z indicate the number of productions according to the above-described limited frequency table, and the various commands of the production selection states 0 to 2 indicate the types of production according to the limited frequency table. Is. The fluctuation additional information command indicates information for adding an element (effect component) for suggesting, for example, a big hit expectation degree in the effect pattern. The symbol 1 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the second special symbol. Is. The symbol 1 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the second special symbol. is there.

  As a command for determining a special symbol, there are a symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and a symbol 2 effect pattern stop command. The symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command are for stopping the effect symbol 190 based on the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively.

  The commands for determining a special symbol include: 0 fluctuation time reduction (low probability), fluctuation time reduction times A to Z (low probability), 0 fluctuation time reduction (high probability), and probability fluctuation ( Command). These are for transmitting a command relating to the gaming state at that time, and are used for the production mode display, the short-time display, and the like.

  As the command for the big hit start demonstration, there are a symbol one big hit start demonstration, a symbol two big hit start demonstration, and a command for specifying a launch position. The symbol 1 jackpot start demo command and the symbol 2 jackpot start demo command are for displaying a start demo based on the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The launch position designation command is used to notify the launch position when the player places a game ball between the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second big prize winning port 92 by so-called left-handed or right-handed. belongs to.

  The commands for opening the jackpot medium / large prize winning opening include the commands of symbol 1 big hit middle demo 1-16 and symbol 2 big hit middle demo 1-16. These are for displaying effects based on the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As a command at the time of closing the jackpot, the winning prize closing command is available. This is for displaying the special prize closing effect.

  As the command for the big hit end demo, there are an end demo per symbol 1 command and an end demo per symbol 2 command. These are for displaying a winning end demonstration effect based on the winning symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As a command at the time of starting winning a prize, there are a command of winning notice (per notice notice effect), symbol notice (per symbol notice effect), change notice (pattern notice effect), symbol 1 memory number, symbol 2 memory number. Each command of the advance notice, the symbol notice, and the change notice is a command (prefetch command) related to the prefetch effect described above by the prior information notifying unit 157. The winning advance notice command is used to transmit a random number range of pass / fail random numbers, and includes information on pass / fail according to the lottery probability. The symbol advance command is for transmitting a random number range of symbol random numbers, and includes information related to the hit type. Furthermore, the change notice command is for transmitting a random number range of the change pattern, and can be used to specify the type of change pattern group (no reach, normal reach, super reach, etc.). The command for the number of stored symbols 1 and the number of stored symbols 2 is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this embodiment, as a result of the lottery determination, information such as the presence / absence of a pre-reading effect and a period is transmitted to the sub-main board 301 by each command of hitting notice, symbol notice, and change notice.

  As the command at the time of power interruption return, communication inspection 1, communication inspection 2, game state A to E for power interruption recovery, production times A to Z, production selection states 0 to 2, design 1 character production, design 2 character production, There are commands for the power failure return state, special symbol 1 state upon power interruption return, special symbol 2 state upon power interruption return, launch position designation, errors a to d, symbol 1 memory count, symbol 2 memory count.

  The commands of the communication inspection 1 and the communication inspection 2 are for confirming whether or not normal communication is being performed. The commands for the game states A to E for power interruption return are for transmitting different commands depending on the game state at the time of power interruption. The commands for the number of performances A to Z indicate the number of times related to the performance according to the above-described limited frequency table, and the commands for the effect selection states 0 to 2 indicate the types of effects according to the limited frequency table. is there. The symbol 1 character effect and the symbol 2 character effect command are for transmitting commands corresponding to the symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The power interruption return state command is used to transmit a different command depending on whether or not a hit is being made. Commands for special symbol 1 state at power interruption return and special symbol 2 state at power interruption return are sent according to the status of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, such as waiting, changing, and hitting. Is for. The launch position designation command is for designating an appropriate launch position according to the situation as described above. Errors a to d are for transmitting the presence and type of error. The command for the number of stored symbols 1 and the number of stored symbols 2 is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
<Main control processing of main board>

  Next, main control processing in the main board 102 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Prior to the description, the terms “special electric accessory”, “condition device”, and “substantial action continuous operation device” used below will be described. Each of these represents a conceptual device in the control process of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and among these, the “special electric accessory” operates the first grand prize port 91 and the second major prize port 92. It will be. The “condition device” is activated when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the “actual accessory continuous actuating device” is to operate a special electric accessory continuously several times. It is something that can be done.

The main control processes of the pachinko gaming machine 10 described here are the control start process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the game progress interrupt process shown in FIG. 13, and the power-off process shown in FIG. Is executed in the main board 102.
<Control start processing>

The control start process shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 is a control process that is started after a security check using the manufacturing code of the CPU 501 is performed by turning on the pachinko gaming machine 10, and this control start process will be described later. After executing the necessary settings (S1 to S4) when the power is turned on, the operation state of the initialization switch 544 (S5), the power-off information flag (power-off confirmation information) in the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8) Corresponding to the value and the addition result (checksum data) of the RWM area, processing at the time of power-off recovery (S9 to S17), processing at initialization of the RWM (S24 to S26), time setting for game progress interruption The process (S27), the circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)) and the like are executed.
<< Settings required at power-on >>

  As necessary settings at power-on, stack pointer setting (S1), interrupt mode setting (S2), and access permission to RWM 503 are set (S3), and then the internal registers are initialized ( S4).

Among these, in the process of setting the stack pointer (S1), in order to secure the stack area, the stack pointer is set as the initial value of the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is set at a specific address. Next, in the interrupt mode setting (S2), a mode of a predetermined number is set, and in the access permission setting (S3) of the RWM, access permission data is set in a predetermined register to permit access to the RWM. To do. As a result, the maskable interrupt is set to a specific interrupt mode and the CPU built-in RWM is permitted access. Further, in the setting of the internal register (S4), various corresponding setting values such as a game progress interrupt use setting value and a clock source selection value are set using the internal register initial setting table. The interrupt in the main board 102 will be described later.
<< Confirmation of RWM clear switch operation status >>

  In the confirmation process (S5) of the operation state of the initialization switch 544, the state of the output signal of the initialization switch 544 input via the input port is confirmed. It is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch has been pressed (turned on). If it has not been pressed (S5: NO), the value of the power-off information flag during the power interruption status determination process (S6 to S8) to be described later The process proceeds to the determination process (S6). On the other hand, if the initialization switch 544 has been pressed (S5: YES), the RWM initialization process (S24 to S26) is performed.

Here, it is determined that the initialization switch 544 has been operated when the RWM clear switch bit of the corresponding input port is determined to be on for five consecutive times. In addition, the determination of whether or not the initialization switch 544 has been pressed is performed only once at this time, and is not performed thereafter.
<< Situation confirmation process at power interruption >>

  In the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8) when the initialization switch 544 is not operated, the value of the power interruption information flag is read, and whether the read value matches predetermined power interruption normal data. It is determined whether or not (S6). The power-off normal data is stored when the power-off process is normally performed when a power-off (power-off) that turns off the power occurs.

  If the value of the power-off information flag matches the power-off normal data (S6: YES), checksum data is calculated (S7). In the checksum data calculation process, although not shown, an initial value is set as the checksum data, a predetermined calculation is performed on the checksum data, and the checksum data after the calculation is 0. A determination is made as to whether or not.

If the checksum data is not 0 (S8: NO), that is, if the resumption preparation process execution condition is not satisfied, the RWM head high is set above the reference value of the relative address. The process proceeds to the initialization process (after S24). On the other hand, when the checksum data is 0 (S8: YES), the process proceeds to power-off recovery processing (S9 to S17) described later.
<< Processing at power-off recovery >>

  In the process at the time of power-off recovery, the value of the stack pointer buffer is set in the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is restored to the value stored at the time of power-off (S9). Furthermore, in order to inspect the communication line between the main board 102 and the sub board 104, a request to send an effect control command to the sub board 104 is made (S10, S11), a decoration lamp (game effect lamp) and a sound effect (sound) In order to return the effect of (effect) to the state before the occurrence of the power interruption, a request to transmit the effect control command to the sub-board 104 is made (S10, S11). In addition, in order to make a request for a command corresponding to the number of suspended balls in the special symbol display device, a symbol memory count command request process is executed (S12).

  Further, the solenoid is returned to the output state before the occurrence of power interruption (S13). Specifically, the open / closed state of the second start winning port 63, the first big winning port 91, and the second big winning port 92 is returned to the state before the power is turned off.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the subsequent special symbol setting process (S14), and information on the operating state of the probability variation function of the special symbol display device (70, 71) is set. Next, the power recovery setting (S15), the data storage process (S16), and the detection setting (S17) for abnormality of the communication line with the payout control board are executed.

  Subsequently, in the process of starting the game progress interrupt process, in order to start the game progress interrupt, the address of the PTC0 counter setting register is set, and the count value of a predetermined size (corresponding to about 4 ms here) is set to the PTC0 counter. It is set in the register (S18). As a result, a game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms.

  Then, processing for restoring various registers other than the flag register is executed (S19), and processing for determining whether or not the state when the power interruption has occurred is interrupt enabled (S20) is executed. If the interrupt is prohibited when the power is turned off (S20: NO), the flag register is restored (S21), and the control process is turned off based on the restart index information set in the stack pointer. Return to processing of the address to be returned before occurrence. On the other hand, if the interrupt is permitted when the power is turned off (S20: YES), the flag register is restored (S22), the interrupt permission is set (S23), and then set to the stack pointer. Based on the restart index information, the control process is returned to the process to be returned before the occurrence of the power interruption.

Here, the flag register is restored separately from the other registers. The flag register stores game state information such as probability change and the control processing is turned off as much as possible. This is because it is performed immediately before returning before the occurrence of.
<< Process when RWM is initialized >>

  In the RWM initialization process (S24 to S28), after clearing the RWM area (S24), initial setting of the RWM (S25), initialization of the effect display (effect display device 60) (S26), and Time setting for game progress interruption (S27) is performed. Among these, in the process of clearing the RWM area (S24) to initial setting of the RWM (S25), clear data (00H) is set in all areas of the RWM, and the clear data is stored as the reference value of the relative address. Is incremented by one. Further, bit 7 of the reference value is inspected, and the inspection result is determined. If the inspection result is 0 in the inspection result determination process, the process returns to the process of storing the clear data in the reference value, and the address of the initialization data setting table is set. Thereby, the initial value of RWM is set. Note that the clearing of the RWM area is not limited to that performed for all areas. For example, only a part of the area where specific information is stored or only an area excluding an unused area is cleared. Also good.

  Note that “H” described at the end of the numerical value, such as “00H” that is the value of the clear data described above, indicates that the numerical value is expressed in hexadecimal. Further, in this embodiment, a numerical value representing a hexadecimal number is attached with a symbol “H”, a numerical value representing a binary number is attached with a symbol “B”, and a symbol indicating such a notation is added. It is assumed that the numerical values not shown are expressed in decimal numbers.

In the initialization of the effect display (S26), command request data setting is performed using the address of the effect initial command setting table as an argument to initialize the effect display device 60, and to make a command transmission request for error status and illegal prize ball monitoring information. Execute the process.
<< Timing setting process for game progress interruption >>

In the time setting process for game progress interrupt (S27), in order to start the game progress interrupt, a count value of a predetermined size is set in the corresponding counter setting register, and a game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms, for example. .
<< Circulation process >>

  After the time setting for game progress interruption (S27), preparation for recursion (restart) of a predetermined timer which is an interrupt processing time monitoring means and update of random number related values used for generating initial values of various random numbers are performed. Circulation processing (S32 (S28 to S31)) is executed. In this circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)), in order to manage gaming machines, interrupts are first prohibited (S28). Further, in preparation for recurring the interrupt processing time monitoring means, a predetermined value as the first recursion information is set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means clear register (S29). The first recursive information is a predetermined value such as 55H.

  Then, an initial value random number update process is executed (S30), and the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. Thereafter, after permitting the interrupt (S31), the process returns to the interrupt prohibition (S28) again, and the subsequent processes (S28 to S31) are sequentially repeated to circulate the control process.

Each time the interrupt permission (S28) is executed, the above-described game progress interrupt becomes possible, and the game progress interrupt process is repeated every predetermined period (here, 4ms period) based on the period information set in S27. .
<< Initial value random number update process >>

In the initial value random number update process (S30), since the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated, the random number is updated from the initial value random number update table. The number of times is acquired, and the initial random number is updated for the number of times of update.
<Game progress interrupt processing>

  Next, the game progress interrupt process repeated at a cycle of 4 ms based on the period information set in the process of time setting for game progress interrupt (S27) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the game progress interrupt processing, setting of interrupt operation conditions (S41, S42), recursion of the interrupt processing time monitoring means (S43), management of gaming machines (S45 to S70), interrupt permission ( S71) is performed in order to return to the process before the game progress interruption occurs.

  Specifically, in the interrupt operation condition setting process (S41, S42), in order to clear the interrupt flag, the interrupt operation condition setting value is stored in the game progress interrupt control register (S41), and the interrupt operation condition setting is performed. The value is set in the control register corresponding to the predetermined input terminal (S42). Thereafter, the second recursion information is set (S43), and the second recursion information is further set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means register (S44).

  In the management of gaming machines (S45 to S70), the following processing is executed in order to manage gaming machines.

First, an input process (S45) is executed to monitor the input of a specific signal. What is monitored here is the various switches attached to the game board surface, the pan full switch, the open signal, the magnetic detection signal, the radio wave detection signal, the glass non-detection signal, and the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal It is.

  Subsequently, various random number update processing (S46) is executed to update the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number. Further, an initial value update type random number update process (S47) is executed to update the random numbers per ordinary symbol, the symbol random numbers per special symbol, and the soft random numbers per special symbol. Next, an initial value random number update process (S48) is executed to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol. Further, in order to update the 2-byte timer, a timer subtraction process (S49) is executed, and in order to set an effective period of the second start winning opening 63, an effective period setting process (S50) of the second start opening is executed. .

  Further, a winning monitoring process (S 51) is executed to store the number of times a prize ball is paid out, create an output request for board external information, and send a command to be sent to the sub-board 104. Subsequently, in order to control the payout control board 103, a prize ball control process (S52) is executed.

  Next, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate (operating ports 68a, 68b), in order to store a random number related to the normal symbol, a normal symbol operating gate monitoring process (S53) is executed, and the normal symbol display device or In order to perform the process related to the normal symbol electric accessory, the normal symbol control process (S54) is executed. Further, the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S55) is executed in order to monitor the normal symbol variation start. In addition, in order to monitor the winnings of the first starting winning port 62 and the second starting winning port 63 of the game ball, the starting port monitoring control process (S56) is executed, and the first special symbol display unit 70 or the second special symbol is executed. In order to perform the process which concerns on the display part 71, a special symbol control process (S57) is performed. Subsequently, in order to perform the process related to the special electric accessory, the special electric accessory control process (S58) is executed, and the process related to the validity period of the first grand prize port 91 or the second grand prize port 92 is performed. The special winning opening valid period setting process (S59) is executed, and the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S60) is executed to monitor the fluctuation start of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Next, anomaly detection processing (S61) is performed to monitor magnetism, disconnection / short circuit / power supply monitoring, radio wave monitoring, glass frame set / game board frame open / closed status monitoring, and paired glass monitoring Then, in order to detect an abnormality in the incoming ball passage time, an incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S62) is executed. In addition, in order to make a display request for the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device, a game state display process (S63). ) And a handle state signal inspection process (S64) is executed in order to monitor the touch state (including the operation amount state) of the firing handle 20. In addition, special symbol display, normal symbol display, special symbol display device (70, 71) display of the number of active reserve balls, normal symbol display device display of the number of active reserve balls, game state display, special electric accessory LED output processing (S65) is executed in order to display the number of times of continuous operation and error display.

  Subsequently, a firing control signal output process (S66) is executed in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, and a test signal output process (S67) in order to create and output a signal to be output to the test apparatus. Execute. Further, in order to output the output data of the normal electric accessory solenoid, the first big prize opening opening solenoid, and the second big prize opening opening solenoid, the solenoid output processing (S68) is executed, and an effect control command is transmitted. The effect control command transmission process (S69) is executed, and the external information output process (S70) is executed to output signals to the external terminals (various external output terminals of the external relay terminal board 46 (see FIG. 2)).

Thereafter, the interrupt permission (S71) is executed, and the control process returns to the return (RET). Then, using the remaining time until the next game interrupt is executed, the above-described circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)) of the control start process is executed.
<< Direction control command transmission process >>

  In the effect control command transmission process (S69), the transmission request of the command to be transmitted to the effect control board is inspected, and when it is determined that there is a transmission request, the requested command data is acquired and the used command buffer is cleared. Then, MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data is acquired, MODE data is output, MODE data is held, EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data is acquired, and EVENT data is output sequentially. The transmission timing of the command data is defined by the effect data strobe, and a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) after the on time (here, 2 μs or more) of the effect data strobe signal is the effect data holding time.

  In the inspection of the command transmission request, the value of the command request writing position (area) is compared with the value of the command request reading position (area), and if the values do not match, it is determined that there is a command transmission request. To obtain the requested command data, add the calculated value of the address stored in the command request reading position and the logical product of the position correction bit data and the address of the command buffer. Is command data. After obtaining the calculated address value stored at the command request reading position, the command request reading position is incremented by 1 in order to update the contents of the command data reading position. In clearing the command buffer, the command buffer in which the acquired command data is stored is cleared to 0 in order to clear the command buffer.

In acquiring MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, the upper order of the acquired command data is set as MODE data. In outputting the MODE data, after the acquired MODE data is output to the effect command output port, a strobe output process is executed to output the effect data strobe. In holding the MODE data, a wait is performed for a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) in order to hold the MODE data. In the acquisition of EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, the acquired command data lower order is defined as EVENT data. In outputting EVENT data, after the acquired EVENT data is output to the same effect command output port as described above, strobe output processing is executed in order to output the effect data strobe.
<< Control Mode Related to Command Transmission Timing >>

In the present embodiment, the effect control command output from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 is temporarily stored in the command buffer in response to a command request before transmission. The command buffer is obtained by causing a plurality of buffers to function as a ring buffer. In the control processing for command transmission (in this case, the production control command transmission processing (S69)), the command buffer is executed once in the order stored in the command buffer. In the game progress interruption process, one command is taken out from the command buffer and transmitted. It is also possible to adopt a method in which a command set with a high priority is transmitted first. In various control processes, when a command that needs to be transmitted is generated, it is possible to transmit the command as needed. When such a method is adopted, during one game progress interruption process, for example, an effect command is transmitted collectively in one control processing module such as an effect control command transmission process (S69). Instead, each time a command needs to be transmitted, command transmission is performed sequentially within each control processing module. For this reason, it is difficult for a situation in which command transmission is carried over to the next game progress interrupt process. For example, there is no delay in the command at the time of starting winning and the command transmission at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, and quick command processing is possible.
<< Power-off process >>

Next, a power-off process that is executed when a power-off occurs will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the power-off process, the data of all the used registers is saved in the RWM (S81), and the interrupt enable / disable state before the power-off is saved (S82). Further, it is determined whether or not the power-on normal information is stored in the RWM (S83). If not stored (S83: NO), the power-off abnormality information is stored in the RWM (S84). The process proceeds to the RWM access prohibition process (S88). On the other hand, if it is stored (S83: YES), the value of the stack pointer is stored in the stack pointer buffer (S85), the information about normal power interruption is stored in the RWM (S86), and the RWM checksum is calculated. The checksum data is saved (S87). Then, access to the RWM is prohibited (S88), and the CPU 501 is waited for resetting while looping the control process.
<< Control mode related to variation pattern lottery >>

  Next, various aspects related to the variation pattern lottery will be described. Any one of the variation pattern determination modes described here may be selected and applied in one pachinko gaming machine 10 or may be used in combination as appropriate. And when using a some aspect together, it is possible to use an aspect properly, for example based on elements, such as a success / failure result.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the determination of the variation pattern includes the result of success / failure, the number of reserved balls, a special symbol (which may be a symbol group), and a variation pattern selection state (special symbol status information). Although used as an element, a variation pattern corresponding to a combination of these determining elements is selected. Then, with the determination of the variation pattern, the variation time associated with the variation pattern is determined. Further, in the present embodiment, regarding the determination of the variation pattern, the determination elements are different depending on whether the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit or not. In other words, in the case of a big hit, a variation pattern is selected from among the performance patterns (such as special symbol status information), the special symbol group, and the random number of success / failure, which are linked to them. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a variation pattern is selected from among those linked to these based on the production state, the number of reserved balls, and the random number of success / failure. Of these, in the case of a big win, for the variation pattern that gives the re-lottery time in the production, the re-lottery time is given based on the production state (whether there is a specific production, etc.) and the special symbol group. The presence / absence is determined, and the determined result is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301.

  Further, when determining the variation pattern and the variation time, it is possible to determine the subsequent variation time according to the determined effect pattern number (in other words, the contents of the effect pattern). For example, when the selected variation pattern corresponds to the limited frequency pattern effect, it is conceivable that the extension of the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is determined afterwards.

  In addition, as described above, by setting the command of variation additional information as the command at the time of starting the symbol variation of the special symbol, during the variation time previously determined in relation to factors such as gaming state and winning symbol, An effect such as a notice can be added. When determining the total variation time in this manner, it is possible to create various variation patterns while reducing the number of variation patterns provided in advance as follows. That is, considering the case of performing the above-described pseudo continuous notice (so-called “pseudo sequence”), if the variation pattern of the pseudo sequence is simply set individually, the same number of variation patterns as the number of types of effects are provided in advance. It is necessary to keep. When all the production patterns are prepared individually as described above, the total number of variation patterns becomes large, for example, reaching a number exceeding 256. For this reason, in order to provide an identifiable code for a large number of variation patterns, it is necessary to increase the number of bits and the number of bytes for representing the code as compared with the conventional case.

  However, by using fluctuation additional information (fluctuation addition pattern), it is possible to connect the fluctuation additional information drawn by random numbers, for example, to a relatively small number of basic fluctuation patterns and form a fluctuation pattern afterwards. It is. As a result, a new variation pattern can be formed by combining the variation patterns, so that a variety of variation patterns can be created without excessively increasing the number of variation patterns provided in advance. Note that the random value related to the variation additional information can also be transmitted as a pre-reading effect command from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 when the start winning is generated. In addition, when the limited frequency pattern effect is executed, it is also possible to set the appearance probability of the variation addition pattern so that the variation addition information is easily added. In addition, to further give an example of using variation additional information, when “777”, which is a probable variation symbol, is displayed from the beginning as the combination of the production symbol 190, the variation additional information is not set and the combination of the production symbol 190 is used. Once “666”, which is a non-probable variable symbol, is displayed, an effect until the result of whether or not to promote it to “777” is displayed (for example, an effect of fluctuation fluctuation or development of a fluctuation mode). For example, an effect to express) is performed by setting variable additional information.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the number of reserved balls as an element, and the variation pattern table to be referenced differs depending on the number of reserved balls. The variation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0-4. The reason why the variation pattern table corresponding to the hold 4 is provided in addition to the four holds 0 to 3 is as follows. For example, consider a case where a new variation display is started from a situation where the number of held balls is four and the number of held balls is three. A state in which the number of reserved balls is 3 at the stage where the control process during the game progress interrupt process being executed at that time does not yet lead to the determination of the variation pattern which is the process during the subsequent game progress interrupt process When a new start win occurs, the number of reserved balls is added to 4 when the variation pattern is determined. Therefore, a fluctuation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0 to 4 so that such a situation can also be used as an element for determining the fluctuation pattern.

Further, the variation pattern random number acquisition timing can be the variation pattern lottery time. In other words, the fluctuation pattern random number is not a random number related to the operation of an accessory such as a special electric accessory. Therefore, as an element for performing an appropriate game, for example, when aiming for a fair game compared to a random number or the like The need to provide constraints is reduced. Therefore, it is conceivable that the fluctuation pattern random number is not acquired at the time of starting winning a prize, and for example, the fluctuation pattern random number is acquired and stored at the time of fluctuation pattern lottery as a separately provided timing. By doing so, the number of information to be stored at the time of starting winning a prize can be reduced, and the capacity of the program and memory can be reduced.
<< Control mode related to design designation >>

In the lottery of symbols, the symbol determination table to be used is determined based on the value of the upper byte of the code indicating the symbol random number, and then the symbol is determined from the determined symbol determination table based on the value of the lower byte of the symbol random number. Is also possible. In this embodiment, since the numerical range of the design random number is set to “0 to 999”, the binary code code of these numerical values can be used. By doing so, the capacity of the memory and program can be reduced. In addition, the game state such as the number of rounds and the number of times reduced is assigned to the winning symbol (which may be a symbol group), and the number of subsequent rounds and the number of reduced times are determined according to the winning symbol. May be. By doing so, it is not necessary to store and control data unique to the gaming state, and the capacity of the memory and program can be reduced. Furthermore, information (game state designation information) that conveys the game state to a command that conveys a symbol or the like from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 (for example, each command of the symbol 1 effect pattern and the symbol 2 effect pattern in this embodiment). ) Can also be added. This command is not sent to the sub-main board 301 immediately after being created, but is created and temporarily stored, and is sent to the sub-main board 301 after waiting for a predetermined timing.
<Main control processing of sub-board>

Next, main control processing of the sub-board 104 will be described. Here, as main control processing, various interrupt processing, which is exception processing, and processing related thereto will be described with reference to FIGS.
<< Interrupt factor and priority level >>

  First, in this embodiment, in the sub main board 301 constituting the sub board 104, a predetermined signal (reset signal) to a reset terminal provided in the CPU 521 is given as an interrupt factor (factor generation source) with the highest priority by the CPU 521. There are inputs and various abnormalities. Of these, the reset signal is input when the power is turned on, when an external reset is performed, or when the watchdog timer has timed out, etc. (See FIG. 15) is executed.

  On the other hand, an interrupt when various abnormalities occur is executed depending on whether or not the watchdog timer function (watchdog function) is set to be valid. In other words, if the watchdog function is enabled, the CPU 521 shifts to, for example, a predetermined infinite loop so that the processing time exceeds the set time of the watchdog timer when a target abnormality occurs. To do. When a runaway is detected due to a timeout in the watchdog function, a sub-main initial setting process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed. When the above-described various abnormalities and reset signal input occur simultaneously, priority is given to reset by reset signal input (sub-main initial setting processing).

  Another interrupt generation factor in the sub main board 301 is reception of a command (main command) from the main board 102. Whether a command is being received from the main board 102 is determined by detecting the rise of the strobe signal (effect data strobe signal) from the main board 102. When this main command reception interrupt occurs, a main command reception process (see FIG. 17) described later is executed. In the main command reception process, if the command is received normally without any problem, the contents of the received command are stored in the command buffer (command ring buffer), and the command analysis process is performed in the main process (FIG. 16). In the main loop processing (circulation processing in S124 to S132). The priority level of the main command reception interrupt is set to the next highest level 7, which is the highest priority mentioned above.

  Further, when the watchdog function described above is set to be effective, an interrupt is detected when the CPU 521 detects a runaway without intentionally processing time-out as in the case of various abnormalities described above. (Runaway detection interrupt) occurs, and a sub-main initial setting process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed. The priority level of such a normal watchdog timer interrupt is level 3 which is four steps lower than level 7 described above. In this embodiment, interrupts at levels 4 to 6 between level 3 and level 7 are not executed.

  Another interrupt generation factor is transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302. The interrupt related to transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302 (sub-sub-command reception interrupt) occurs when a reception command (sub-sub-command) from the sub-sub board 302 is input. The received command from the sub-sub board 302 is to notify the sub-main board 301 that the command has been normally received when the sub-sub board 302 receives a command (sub-main command) from the sub-main board 301. When an interrupt related to transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302 occurs, command transmission / reception management processing is executed. The command transmission from the sub main board 301 to the sub sub board 302 is performed when the monitoring toggle signal from the sub sub board 302 is normally sent, as will be described later. The priority of interrupts related to transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302 is level 2.

  Another interrupt generation factor is communication with the sub-sub board 302. An interrupt related to communication with the sub-sub board 302 (sub-sub communication interrupt) is generated every predetermined period (500 μs in this embodiment) as will be described later. Then, when an interrupt related to communication with the sub-sub board 302 occurs, communication processing with the sub-sub board 302 is executed. The priority order of the interrupt related to communication with the sub sub board 302 is the same level 2 as that of the interrupt related to transmission / reception with the sub sub board 302 described above.

Furthermore, other interrupt generation factors include communication with the RTC clock (real-time clock), generation of timer interrupts (sub-main timer interrupts), interrupt requests for various lamps, etc., and these have the lowest priority. 1 is set. Among these, at the time of interruption related to communication with the RTC clock, communication processing with the RTC clock is executed. The timer interrupt described above is for use in general game effects such as solenoid output processing, motor output processing, game timer management processing, and the like. The timer interrupt is started immediately by the setting at initialization (initial setting), and the timer interrupt is repeated every predetermined period (about 1 ms in this embodiment). When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) described later is executed.
<< Sub-main initial setting process >>

  When the power of the sub-main board 301 is turned on as in the case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the sub-main initial setting process shown in FIG. 15 is executed. In this sub-main initial setting process, first, a predetermined address is set as a stack pointer (S101), and then all interrupts are prohibited until various initial settings are completed (S102). Further, in the hardware initial setting process (S103), basic settings related to hardware (register setting, port initialization, etc.) are performed, and in the RWM initialization process (S104), RWM initialization is performed according to predetermined conditions. Is done. In this RWM initialization, initial values are prepared for variables with initial values, and zeros are cleared for variables without initial values. In the RWM initialization process (S104), ROM data (control program or the like) is expanded to the RWM.

  Further, in S105, interrupts other than reception of the main command are prohibited, and then a power failure recovery error detection process (S106) for setting various error information is executed. In this power failure recovery error detection process (S106), a process according to circumstances such as game characteristics is performed. That is, the sub main board 301 has a function for dealing with various errors including vibration errors and radio wave errors. However, functions for dealing with these various errors are selected in advance, and the error detection function is exhibited only for errors that are validated. For example, whether or not a predetermined hit occurs when a game ball passes through a specific area, such as a so-called one-and-two-type type combining so-called one-type and two-type game characteristics, or a so-called ball accuracy spec. In models where the value is determined, the vibration error detection function is effective. However, as in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the type in which the winning lottery is performed only by random lottery, even if it has a vibration error detection function, the function is selectively disabled in advance. Therefore, no special measures are taken for vibration errors.

  Subsequently, in the all lamp turn-off process (S107), a turn-off request is made to turn off all the lamps, and in the watch dog timer operation start process (S108), based on the setting to use the watch dog timer as a watch dog timer, The watchdog timer is started. In FIG. 15, the main processing (S109) is described as being connected to the processing from S101 to S108, but the processing from S101 to S108 is the sub-main initial setting processing, and the main processing (S109). Is performed after the sub-main initial setting process (S101 to S108). Furthermore, in the main process (S109), management of the main process of the game is performed, and details of the main process (S109) will be described later.

After the main process (S109), a sleep process (S110) is arranged. Normally, since the main process (S109) does not return to the reset operation for performing the sub-main initial setting process, the sleep process (S110) is not executed. However, as shown by the broken arrow in the figure, When this sleep process (S110) is to be executed for some reason, a transition to the low power consumption mode is performed.
<< Main processing on sub-main board >>

  In the above-described main process (S109), as shown in FIG. 16, the RWM allocation address acquisition process (S121) is executed. In this RWM allocation address acquisition process (S121), the program area expanded in the RWM is checked. The leading address of the expanded program area is acquired so that it can be performed.

  Next, all interrupts are permitted to enable interrupts in the subsequent processing (S122). Further, in the device initialization process (S123), various devices such as motors, solenoids, and lamps are initialized. In the subsequent watchdog clear process (S124), if the setting to use the watchdog timer has been made, the watchdog timer is cleared. Further, in the symbol update process (S125), the off symbol associated with the effect symbols 190a to 190c is determined by the counter.

  As the counter used here, a three-digit counter from “111” to “999” can be exemplified. For example, when the acquired counter value is “757”, the effect symbols 190a to 190a displayed to be stopped are displayed. It is possible to set 190 to “757”. When the acquired counter value is a combination of squares such as “111”, a numerical value of a predetermined digit can be offset, for example, “121”, to obtain a combination of deviations.

  This symbol update process (S125) may not be executed depending on the employed symbol determination method. For example, when a lost symbol is determined by lottery, it is not executed. As a specific example, there is data of a lottery sheet (lottery table) incorporating all symbol combinations, and using the lottery sheet, The control mode to be determined can be exemplified.

  In the subsequent error presentation management process (S126), the error state is monitored, and various error notifications are executed according to the monitoring result. Further, the push button monitoring control process (S127) is for control related to the operation button 22 described above, which is an effect sub-button (push button), and corresponds to the input state (operation state) of the operation button 22. Execute the process.

  Next, in the notice lottery management process (S128), a lottery for determining the notice effect is executed. The lottery of the notice effect is determined by the efficiency of the loop process (main loop process) described later in the main process (S109). In order to increase efficiency), it is divided into several times. That is, when multiple announcement effects are executed during one change, the lottery process for multiple announcement effects is not performed all in one main loop, but multiple main loops. It is executed after multiple lotteries divided into two. Also, the lottery timing is related to the notice effect appearance timing during the change. For example, for a notice effect that appears at a relatively early timing such as immediately after the start of fluctuation, the priority of the lottery time is set high, and image control is performed as soon as possible by performing lottery at the timing according to the priority. A command can be transmitted to the sub-sub board 302 on the side. Various processes performed in the notice lottery management process (S128) will be described later.

  Next, in the device management process (S129), when there is a device operation request such as a real time clock (RTC), a lamp, a motor, a solenoid, or a lamp, a process for operating the corresponding device is executed. .

  Further, in the command analysis process (S130), it is necessary to start a process for responding to the command (main command) received from the main board 102, or when the command data exists in the command buffer, the command analysis is performed. Do. When the command is analyzed (S131: YES), the process returns to the watchdog clear process (S124), and the main loop is executed. Immediately after receiving the command from the main board 102, command data is in the command buffer, so the main loop is executed, and the process returns to the processing after the watchdog clear process (S124). However, if the command buffer becomes empty before the main loop is repeated until the next timer interrupt to be described later is executed, there is no need for command analysis, and command analysis is not performed. In such a case, the process does not proceed to the main loop (S131: NO), and using the generated time, the random number update process (S132) having a lower priority than the command analysis is executed. This random number update process (S132) is a soft random number update process. Further, in this command analysis process (S130), a variation pattern (a “sub variation pattern” to be described later) in the sub main substrate 301 is determined. In addition, when a lottery sheet (lottery table) data incorporating all symbol combinations is used and a control mode is adopted in which a lottery sheet is used to determine the off symbol, an effect is produced by command analysis processing (S130). Determine the design.

  With regard to these command analysis processing (S130, S131), in other words, for a certain command, immediately after receiving the command, the main processing does not proceed to the processing arranged here (random number update processing (S132) in this case). The other processes (S124 to S131) in the loop process (S124 to S132) are repeated, and if there are no more commands in the command buffer, the process proceeds to the processes arranged thereafter. As a result, the command analysis process for a certain main command is performed. Immediately after the start of (S130), command analysis is executed. Therefore, the program module does not proceed to the program module arranged later, and if command analysis is not performed in the command analysis process (S130), the program module arranged later is moved to. It can be said that it is advancing. Note that, for example, when a process such as checksum calculation is performed after the process of determining whether or not the command has been analyzed (S131), this process is also executed immediately after receiving the command, similar to the random number update process (S132). It can be said that the process is not performed.

In the random number update process (S132), the lottery random number (software random number) related to the effect is updated, and each time the random number update process (S132) is executed, the software random number related to the sub main board 301 becomes a new value. Updated to The values that are sequentially updated in the random number update process (S132) are used as random numbers for lottery of various effects in the aforementioned notice lottery management process (S128). Further, the value generated in the random number update process (S132) is calculated for the lottery through calculation with hardware random numbers for lottery of various effects as in the generation of the predetermined random number in the main board 102 described above. Sometimes used as a random number.
<< Main command reception processing >>

  Next, processing for receiving a main command from the main board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the command input value is confirmed (S141). As for command input, there is a risk of reading failure due to noise or the like, so the input value is not fixed until the same value is read twice. Specifically, the command data is read up to five times, and the process of determining the input value is executed when the same value is read twice. If the command input value is not fixed (S141: NO), the main command reception process is exited and the process returns to the original process before the occurrence of the interrupt.

  When the command input value is confirmed (S141: YES), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first command (S142), depending on the determination result of whether it is the first command or the second command. The process branches. The main board 102 transmits a 1-byte command in one command transmission, but the command from the main board 102 has a 2-byte configuration of MODE data and EVENT data. is necessary. Therefore, from the main board 102, the upper byte command (MODE command) is transmitted the first time, and the lower byte command (EVENT command) is transmitted the second time. In the sub-main board 301 that has received the command, if the most significant bit of the command data is “1”, it is determined as the first command (MODE command), and if the most significant bit is “0”, the second command (EVENT command).

  If the received command is the first command (S142: YES), the first command is temporarily saved (S148) and stored. Here, the temporary is a storage area for temporarily saving a value.

  Further, the current value of the hard random number 1, which is a predetermined hardware random number, is latched and held in a buffer on the software (S149), and then the process exits the main command reception process and returns to before the occurrence of the interrupt. . Here, the hard random number 1 is latched every time the command (first command) of the main board 102 is received as in S149 so that the cycle of the random number is not formed. In other words, a random number that eliminates periodicity by creating a numerical value using the reception of the first command generated at random timing, and using the numerical value at that time at a predetermined lottery timing for production, etc. Can be acquired.

  Although hardware random numbers are generated using a high-speed counter, some periodicity may occur if the acquisition timing is not random. However, since the first command from the main board 102 is received by the sub-main board 301 at irregular timing due to winning of a game ball or the like, there is little possibility that a cycle will occur. Therefore, the sub-main board 301 generates a hardware random number using command reception as described above, and eliminates the periodicity that is performed in the main board 102.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S142 that the received command is not the first command (S142: NO), the second command is received. When the second command is received, it is confirmed whether or not the first command has been received (S143). If the first command has not been received (S143: NO), the main command reception process is exited and the process returns to the original process.

  If the first command has been received (S143: YES), a command write pointer is acquired (S144). Here, the command write pointer indicates the reading position in the command ring buffer, and the acquisition of the command write pointer acquires data from the reading position indicated by the command write pointer.

  Further, the first command and the second command normally received at this time are stored in the command ring buffer for analysis processing (S145). The stored data is analyzed in the command analysis process (S130) of the main process (see FIG. 16). Then, the command write pointer is updated (S146), and the above-described temporary first command is cleared (S147). Here, the update of the command write pointer is a process of updating one read position of the command ring buffer. The process of clearing the temporary first command is to clear the first command stored in S148.

In this embodiment, the set of two element commands (first command and second command) is set to one set (one set), and the hard random number 1 is latched in response to the reception of the first command. Latch processing can be performed in a processing system (S148, S149) different from the processing after receiving the second command (S143 to S147), and the processing after receiving the second command can be completed quickly.
<< Sub-main timer interrupt processing >>

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process occurs every 1 ms, which is a predetermined period. Since this timer interrupt process is a level 1 interrupt process with the lowest priority, as shown in the figure, first, an interrupt with a priority level of 2 or higher is permitted (S161). Further, port input processing (S162) is executed, and port data input processing and output processing are performed. In this port input processing (S162), processing for confirming ports connected to various sensors (magnetic sensor, vibration sensor, etc.) (input processing) and connection to various devices (motor, solenoid, lamp, etc.) Information is output from the port (output processing).

  In the port input process (S162), in addition to these ports, a process related to a power supply voltage monitoring port to which a signal indicating a power outage (power outage signal) is input is also performed. . When this power interruption signal is input, the processing of the CPU 521 prohibits all interrupt processing and shifts to transfer processing for backing up stored information. The backup function of the sub main board 301 will be described later.

  Subsequently, device control data output processing (S163) is executed, and device control data output for driving various motors, solenoids, lamps, and the like is performed. For example, in the device management process (S129) of the main process shown in FIG. 16, if a drive control pattern for demagnetizing for 100 ms is determined after excitation for a predetermined motor for 100 ms, this device is determined. In the control data output process (S163), a time counting process of 100 ms is performed.

  Further, the effect timer update process (S164) is executed, and the timer value update process (S165) for measuring a predetermined timing in each effect is performed. Then, the button control timer is updated, and the effective time management timer for managing the period during which the operation of the push button (operation button 22) is effective is updated.

  Next, the task control counter is updated (S166), and the control counter (multitask counter) used for a predetermined plurality of tasks is updated. This control counter updates the count value once every 1 ms, which is the timer interruption period, with 16 times as one unit. In the present embodiment, the task control counter sequentially counts values from 0 to 15 every 1 ms, and loops counting the values from 0 to 15.

  Further, as one of the predetermined tasks, a game related lamp can be exemplified. Many game effect lamps are driven in synchronism with images on the effect symbol display device 60, and the display switching of one frame (one unit image frame) of the moving image is about 16 ms or about 32 ms (about 33 ms). In some cases (in this embodiment, 16 ms). For this reason, the control counter is designed so that the generation period of the control counter related to the game effect lamp forms a relationship such as an integral multiple or a fraction of an integer with the control unit time (16 ms or 32 ms) in the moving image display. ing. As a result, it is easy to design a lamp effect that matches the timing with the image.

  As for the control counter, for example, if a certain process related to the game effect lamp is performed at an interval of 16 ms, the process is performed at a timing when the value of the control counter becomes one predetermined value such as 3 . In addition, processing performed at intervals of 8 ms, such as image CPU runaway monitoring processing described later, is processed at two timings where the difference is 8, as in the case where the control counter is 1 and 9. Done.

  In addition, when the period generated by the control counter is set to a relatively short period such as one period (1 ms) of a timer interrupt (sub-main timer interrupt), for example, about 30 seconds as in error notification control. If the control for counting a relatively long time is performed, the data length to be secured for counting 30 seconds is increased, and the number of necessary memories is also increased. For this reason, while setting the cycle of the control counter to be longer than one cycle (1 ms) of the timer interrupt, the relationship between the control cycle related to the other effect (image effect) to be superimposed and the integer multiple or 1 / integer In order to achieve this, the cycle in which the control counter makes a round is set to a predetermined cycle (16 ms in this case). As another use of the control counter updated in the task control counter update process (S166), there is runaway monitoring (described later) for the sub-sub board 302.

  Next, the image CPU runaway monitoring process (S167) is executed, and the runaway monitoring process for the image CPU of the sub-sub board 302 is performed. Here, in this embodiment, the CPU of the sub-sub board 302 is integrated with the image controller 526 in FIG. As described above, the sub-sub-board 302 outputs a predetermined signal (monitoring toggle signal) that repeats on and off for each frame display of moving image control. When the toggle signal from the sub-sub board 302 does not change continuously for a predetermined period (for example, 1600 ms corresponding to about 50 to 100 frames), it is determined that an abnormality such as a runaway of the image CPU has occurred, A reset signal (external reset signal) is transmitted from the main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302. In the sub sub board 302, after receiving this reset signal, a reset process (sub main initial setting process) for initializing the state of the sub sub board 302 is executed.

  As described later, the monitoring of the toggle signal as described above is performed once for every eight timer interrupts (8 ms). In addition, the above-described control counter is used to determine that the monitoring cycle has come. Here, the monitoring period is set to 8 ms because monitoring is performed at a period shorter than the display period (16 ms or 32 ms) related to one frame of the image, so that monitoring is always performed once during the display period of one frame. This is to make it happen. Furthermore, another reason for setting the monitoring period to 8 ms is that the update timing of the control counter can be used by setting it to 1 / integer of the period generated by the control counter. is there.

Following this image CPU runaway monitoring process (S167), an error management timer process (S168) is executed. In this error management timer process (S168), the error management timer is subtracted, and a predetermined process is executed when a timeout occurs. Examples of the process at the time-out include a process for terminating the error notification described above. This error management timer counts once for every 16 timer interrupts, and the process related to error management using the error management timer is also included in the predetermined tasks using the control counter described above. One. When this error management timer process ends, the process returns to the original process before the timer interruption in the sub-main main process (see FIG. 16). Here, since the target of interrupt permission is limited in S161 described above, illustration is omitted, but after all interrupts are permitted, the process returns to the sub-main main process.
<< Communication processing with sub-sub board >>

Next, communication processing with the sub-sub board 302 will be described. Command transmission (sub-main command transmission) from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302 generates an interrupt (sub-communication interrupt) related to communication with the sub-sub board 302 at regular intervals (500 μs in this case) This is performed by executing communication processing with the sub-sub board 302 each time. In the communication processing with the sub-sub board 302, the buffer check is sequentially performed to confirm the existence of data to be transmitted, and if there is data, this data is read. Then, the read data is set in the transmission buffer, the setting related to command transmission is updated, and the communication process with the sub-sub is completed.
<< Command transmission / reception management process >>

Further, when the sub main board 301 transmits a command to the sub sub board 302, the received command (sub sub command) indicating that the command (sub main command) has been normally received from the sub sub board 302 side is the sub main board 301. It is transmitted to the substrate 301 side. In this command transmission / reception management process, a command is read, a command analysis is executed, and then the command is saved. When receiving a sub-subcommand, command reception interrupt processing is executed in the sub-sub-board 302. This command reception interrupt processing sets a flag for executing command reception interrupt processing in the above-mentioned sub-communication interrupt. It is executed by. That is, since the input of the sub-subcommand from the sub-sub board 302 is generated after the transmission of the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301, the command reception interrupt process is incidental to the process related to the sub-communication interrupt. It is supposed to be.
<< Control processing on sub-sub board >>

In the sub-sub board 302, similarly to the sub-main board 301, a sub-sub initial setting process that is started after the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the sub-sub initial setting process, and a sub-sub timer interrupt that is generated at a predetermined cycle with respect to the main process A timer interrupt process that is executed along with the sub main command, a sub main command reception process that is an interrupt process that occurs when the sub main command is received, and the like are executed. Among these, in the sub-main command reception process, when the sub-main command is received from the sub-main board 301, there is a process of transmitting the above-described reception command (sub-sub command) indicating that the sub-main command has been normally received. Executed.
<Various processes related to the preliminary lottery on the sub main board>

  Next, characteristic matters in the present embodiment regarding the notice lottery management process (S128) in the main process (see FIG. 16) of the sub-main board 301 described above will be described. In the notice lottery management process (S128) in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub variation pattern determination process (S171), the production scenario determination process (S172), the table expectation level determination process (S173), and the individual An effect variation determination process (S174) is provided.

  Among these, the sub variation pattern determination process (S171) is information (variation pattern information, first pattern variation pattern or first variation diagram variation pattern) transmitted from the main board 102 at the start of variation. Based on the additional variation information), a variation pattern (sub variation pattern) related to the production is determined, and the flow of production until the end of the variation display including the presence or absence of reach (until the final stop) is determined. The above-mentioned “production flow” is configured by elements such as a lively announcement effect (described later), the number of pseudo-continuations (pseudo-continuous notice), the presence / absence of reach, and the like.

  The effect scenario determination process (S172) described above determines an effect scenario based on the sub variation pattern determined in the sub variation pattern determination process (S171). A plurality of the production scenarios are associated with information of one sub variation pattern. Each production scenario is divided into a plurality (8 in this embodiment) of production blocks. As will be described later, each production block is related to a relationship executed in time series or a predetermined plurality of blocks (for example, Blocks 1-4) are executed simultaneously. In each effect scenario, the types of effects that occur from when the effect symbol 190 fluctuates to when it is stopped (determined stop), the notice effects that are executed, the order of execution of the notice effects, and the presence / absence of reach using the above-mentioned blocks Etc. are determined.

  Furthermore, each effect scenario is provided with an effect block (pre-reach effect block) related to the occurrence of reach by the effect symbol 190 and an effect block (post-reach effect block) related to the occurrence of reach. For example, among the eight effect blocks in the present embodiment, the first to sixth effect blocks can be pre-reach effect blocks, and the seventh and eighth effect blocks can be post-reach effect blocks. And as a usage mode of the production block when the reach does not occur, the sub-variation pattern executed at that time covers from the variation start to the variation stop (definite stop) by the first to sixth production blocks, For example, the seventh and eighth effect blocks may be blocks that are not used.

  Subsequently, the above-described table expectation degree determination process (S173) is a “table expectation degree” that becomes a selection element of tables used in various lotteries before an individual effect variation determination process (S174) described later is executed. Is determined. In this embodiment, the “table expectation” is determined for each of the pre-reach effect block and the post-reach effect block described above, and the combination of the “table expectation” for the effect before and after reach is a “reliability” described later. "Route" is configured.

  In addition, the “table” in the above “table expectation” means a lottery table for determining the individual notice effect for the pre-reach effect block described above, and for the post-reach effect block described above, It means a lottery table for determining individual reach production.

The above-described individual effect variation determination process (S174) is to determine the final effect content (effect variation) for the effect whose basic content is determined in the aforementioned effect scenario. And in this individual production | generation variation determination process (S174), according to the table expectation degree determined by the above-mentioned table expectation degree determination process (S173), it respond | corresponds about additional production components, such as a notice effect and reach production. An effect pattern to be executed is determined using a predetermined lottery table. The details of the various lotteries performed in these processes (S171 to S174) and the lottery table used will be described later.
<Determination of production pattern including additional elements>

  Next, in the present embodiment, among the above-described effect patterns, the determination of effect patterns related to the occurrence of reach will be described more specifically. As described above, the sub main board 301 (see FIG. 4) receives various commands from the main board 102 (see FIG. 4), and based on the received various commands, the special figure fluctuation pattern (first special figure fluctuation pattern). Alternatively, an effect pattern corresponding to the second special figure variation pattern) is determined.

  As a command transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301, for example, at the time of starting the symbol change of the special symbol, the number of symbols 1 stored, the number of symbols 2 stored, the communication inspection 1, the communication inspection 2, and the production are described above. Examples include commands A to Z, effects selection states 0 to 2, variation additional information, symbol 1 effect pattern, symbol 2 effect pattern, symbol 1 character effect, and symbol 2 character effect.

  Among these, as described above, the variation additional information command indicates information for adding an element (effect component) for suggesting, for example, a jackpot expectation degree in the effect pattern. As described above, the symbol 1 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 effect pattern command is a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the second special symbol. Is for sending. Further, the symbol 1 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the second special symbol. Is.

  Further, as described above, the command for starting the big hit includes the symbol 1 big hit start demonstration, the symbol 2 big hit start demonstration, and the command for designating the launch position. The symbol 1 jackpot start demo command and the symbol 2 jackpot start demo command are for displaying a start demo based on the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  And including the ones illustrated here, during the initial screen display, during the customer waiting demo (standby demo), when the special symbol changes, when the special symbol is confirmed, when the special symbol is confirmed, the big hit demo The command that can be used for production will be sent according to various situations such as when the jackpot medium and large prize opening is closed, when the big hit middle and big prize opening is closed, at the end of the hit demonstration, at the end of the big hit end demonstration, etc. It has become.

  In executing various effects, command transmission from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302 is also performed as described above. The command (sub-main command) from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302 includes various types of information related to the effect. Information included in the sub-main command includes “a variation pattern related to the effect”. , Information related to various notices (preliminary information of the production scenario decided to be executed and variation information of individual production related to the notice), information related to various types of reach (information indicating the type of reach production decided to be executed, reach) Variation information of each notice during the performance) and other information (information specifying the synchronization timing of the lamp and the speaker, etc.).

  Here, the above-mentioned “variation pattern related to performance” is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern (the first special figure fluctuation pattern or the second special figure fluctuation pattern) from the main board 102 and is a random value related to the special figure fluctuation pattern. Is used as an argument to determine the variation time and the like related to the production pattern. In many cases, the change time related to the effect pattern can be considered as the time from the start of change of the effect symbol 190 to the final stop in the visually recognizable device such as the effect display device 60.

  In the following description, the above-described special figure variation pattern, which is a variation pattern determined by the main substrate 102, is referred to as a “main variation pattern”, and a variation pattern determined by the sub-main substrate 301 (a variation pattern related to effects) is “ This is referred to as “sub-variation pattern”.

Next, the determination of the effect pattern performed on the sub main board 301 will be described. The determination of the effect pattern in the sub-main substrate 301 is performed through a plurality of lottery processes that can be classified as follows. That is, in this embodiment, the lottery process for determining the production pattern is divided into “stop symbol lottery”, “other independent lottery”, and “notice scenario lottery” as shown in the order from the top in FIG. Can do. Hereinafter, each of these lotteries will be described.
<Stop design lottery>

  Among these, the “stop symbol lottery” shown in the upper part of FIG. 20 is the above-mentioned effect symbol 190 (here, the left, middle, and right effect symbols) with respect to the main variation pattern determined by the main board 102 as described above. 190a to 190c) stop patterns (here, each effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped) are drawn. In the stop symbol lottery, the effect symbol 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) to be confirmed and stopped is in an out-of-phase (combination) mode and in a win mode (combination). The stop symbols are drawn by lottery.

And, as shown in FIG. 20, as the confirmed stop mode of the effect symbol 190 determined by the “stop symbol lottery”, as long as it is an outlier mode, there is no reach without additional notice effect. Such as a lag (so-called “slack”), a reach by the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c having the meaning of the number “1”, a chance eye (“331”, the same system (same color) symbol stop), etc. It can be illustrated. In addition, unlike the reach mode, the symbol called “chance” is a loss in which the left and right symbols are different, and indicates that the change executed after stopping is an opportunity (opportunity). Yes, it is selected as a lottery target only when the pre-reading effect is changing. In addition, the reach symbol combination and the chance symbol combination are excluded from the selection targets of the outlier symbol combination table so that they are not selected as stop symbols in the case of so-called outliers.
<Single lottery>

  Subsequently, the “other independent lottery” shown in the middle of FIG. 20 is performed independently of the main variation pattern determined by the main board 102 regardless of the result of the “notice scenario lottery” described later. It is. Here, the meaning of “single lottery” is related to the result of each lottery, such as a combination of stop symbols determined in the above-mentioned “stop symbol lottery” or a notice scenario determined by the “notice scenario lottery” described later. It is not attached.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the “other independent lottery” includes “reliability route lottery” and “single notice lottery”. Among these, the “reliability route lottery” is to draw a variety of advance notice and reach reliability routes (described later). The “reliability route lottery” is performed independently of the “notice scenario lottery” as described above, but the “variation lottery” determined in relation to the result of the “notice scenario lottery” It influences the determination of SP reach.

  On the other hand, the above “single notice lottery” means a notice lottery included in “other independent lottery”, and examples thereof include various kinds of pre-read lotteries. Here, the pre-read lottery means a lottery for determining whether or not to execute various pre-read effects such as the above-described hold change and continuous notice. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is not limited to the prefetch lottery as the “individual notice lottery”, but also includes a type of prefetch lottery that is linked to the “notice scenario lottery” described later. It may be.

In addition, the “single notice lottery” may include other types of notice lotteries other than the look-ahead lottery. And as other types of notice lotteries other than the pre-read lottery, for example, when the above-described limited frequency pattern effect can be used as a notice, it is determined whether to execute the limited frequency pattern effect (lottery) Can be illustrated.
<Notice scenario lottery>

  Subsequently, the aforementioned “notice scenario lottery” shown in the lower part of FIG. 20 is performed based on the sub variation pattern determined by the sub variation pattern lottery on the sub main board 301 (hereinafter referred to as “sub variation lottery”). It is what is said. Further, this “notice scenario lottery” is to determine a notice scenario as the above-mentioned production scenario. This notice scenario is associated with various “variation lotteries” to be described later.

  In other words, this “notice scenario lottery” is executed based on the main variation pattern transmitted from the main board 102 to determine the notice scenario. In the example in FIG. 20, the notice scenario that can be determined by the “notice scenario lottery” is divided into blocks 1 to 8 that are a plurality of effect blocks. Here, the effects of blocks 1 to 8 determined by this “notice scenario lottery” are blocks 1 to 6 (first to sixth effect blocks) as pre-reach effect blocks in this embodiment, and block 7 , 8 (seventh and eighth effect blocks) are post-reach effect blocks.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the blocks 1 to 6 are divided according to the tendency of the production contents, and “Buzzing A”, “Buzzing B”, “Pseudo 1 Main A”, and “Pseudo 1 Main” respectively. "System B", "Pseudo 2 effect", "Pseudo 3 effect", "SP reach", and "cliff reach".

  Among these, the production of the “liveness system A” of the block 1 and the production of the “liveliness system B” of the block 2 are the basic predetermined production (basic production (here, blocks 3 to 6 are performed). The content is to add liveliness to the production)). Here, as the above-mentioned basic effects, for example, a background image corresponding to a plurality of effect modes provided, an effect symbol 190 as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, an animation image by a character, characters, etc. Examples include a display with a basic object such as a telop to be displayed, and an effect by linked sound and light. Here, the above-described effect mode can also be referred to as an “effect category”.

  In addition, various aspects can be adopted as the production of the above-mentioned “lively system A” and “lively system B”. For example, a relatively short cut-in video with respect to a predetermined basic effect Also, those that display a relatively long story video or the like, and those that display an effect display imitating a flame at the peripheral portion of the display area 194 can be exemplified as lively effects. Moreover, it is also possible to make the effect that operates the various movable effect members described above in a predetermined manner as a lively effect.

  These lively effects may be additionally executed in any of the aforementioned “no reach” and “reach” effects. Further, even in the case of “with reach”, it may be executed at any stage before or after the reach display by the effect symbol 190 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the lively effects are classified so as to be distinguished from the “lively system A” effects and the “lively system B” effects as described above. For this reason, for example, it is possible to set the lively system effect related to the cut-in video as described above as “lively system A” and the lively system effect related to the story video as “lively system B”.

  Next, among the “notice scenario effects” in FIG. 20, the effects of “pseudo 1 main system A”, “pseudo 1 main system B”, “pseudo 2 effect”, and “pseudo 3 effect” in blocks 3 to 6 are The classification of effects related to the above-described pseudo-continuous notice (so-called “pseudo-ream”). Of these, “pseudo 1 main system A” and “pseudo 1 main system B” can also be collectively referred to as “pseudo 1 production”.

  Subsequently, “SP reach” relating to block 7 in FIG. 20 means the above-mentioned “special reach”. Furthermore, the effect of “SP reach” is an increase in the degree of expectation for jackpots as compared with a predetermined predetermined reach effect (basic reach effect). In addition, various aspects of the “SP reach” effect can be adopted. For example, compared with the basic reach effect of a relatively short time (for example, about 10 seconds), a long time ( (For example, several tens of seconds), a display that displays a predetermined image object in a mode (for example, red, gold, rainbow, or a predetermined pattern) that indicates a high expectation degree of jackpot, or a combination of these Etc. can be illustrated.

  In this embodiment, the “SP reach” includes both the “strong reach” and the “weak reach” described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only “strong reach” of “strong reach” and “weak reach” can be set to “SP reach”. In addition, “SP reach” may include “super 1”, “super 2”, and “super 3”, which are part of the above-described reach mode. Furthermore, the reach corresponding to “SP reach” is, for example, “super 2” and “super 3” of “super 1”, “super 2”, “super 3”, or “super 3” only. It is also possible to do.

  Subsequently, “cliff reach” according to block 8 in FIG. 20 shows one aspect of a special reach production. In this embodiment, since the scene setting of the production is a cliff, “cliff reach” Name is attached. In FIG. 20, this “cliff reach” is given as an example, and it is shown that a special reach that is distinguished from the “SP reach” of the block 7 is provided. The “cliff reach” can be positioned as a special item in the “SP reach” and assigned to the block 7. It is also possible to assign a reach of other contents to the block 8.

In addition, the blocks 1-8 shown in FIG. 20 show an example, for example, it is possible to make the number of blocks less than 8 or 9 or more. Furthermore, “liveness system A”, “liveness system B”, “pseudo 1 main system A”, “pseudo 1 main system B”, “pseudo 2 effect”, “pseudo 3 effect” shown as effects related to each block, “SP reach”, “cliff reach”, etc. are also examples, and the correspondence relationship between each block 1-8 and these effects is different, or effects classified in other forms are assigned to each block Is possible.
<< Variation lottery >>

  Subsequently, in the lower part of FIG. 20, the “variation lottery” shown on the right side of the above-mentioned notice scenario lottery is performed as each notice lottery performed in association with the above “notice scenario lottery”. As shown in FIG. 20, a notice effect such as “eye catch notice” is provided for “liveness system A” of block 1, and “liveness system B” of block 2 is “ Preliminary effects such as “Puzzle notice” are provided. Further, for the “pseudo 1 main system A” of the block 3, a notice effect such as “news notice” is provided, and for the “pseudo 1 main system B” of the block 4, “conversation notice” or the like. The notice directing is provided.

  The block 5 “pseudo 2 effect” is provided with a notice effect such as “conversation long notice”, and the block 6 “pseudo 3 effect” is provided with a notice effect such as “incident reasoning notice”. Is provided. Furthermore, for “SP Reach” in block 7, a notice effect such as “rescue reach” is provided, and for “cliff reach” in block 8, a notice effect such as “cliff reach (mode 1)” is provided. Is provided.

Here, the description of “cliff reach (mode 1)” in FIG. 20 indicates that “cliff reach” is provided for each of the plurality of production modes, and that “cliff reach” in mode 1 is included. ing. Moreover, various things can be employ | adopted as each above-mentioned notice effect corresponding to each block 1-8, However, The content of a part of notice effect is mentioned later.
<Multi-layer structure related to notice lottery>

  Various lotteries on the sub-main substrate 301 as described above have the following multilayer structure. In other words, the lottery for determining the production pattern on the sub-main board 301 can be divided into three layers from layer 1 to layer 3. Of these, the hierarchy 1 can include “stop symbol lottery”, “reliability route lottery”, and “sub-variable lottery” shown in FIG. Further, among the lotteries belonging to the hierarchy 1, the “sub-variable lottery” shown in the lower part of FIG. 20 may be the hierarchy 1A, and the “reliability path lottery” shown in the middle part of FIG. 20 may be the hierarchy 1B. Is possible.

  In addition, “single notice lottery” of “other independent lottery” shown in the middle of FIG. 20 and “notice scenario lottery” shown in the lower part of FIG. The above-mentioned “variation lottery” associated with the “notice scenario lottery” can be included in the hierarchy 3.

  In the present embodiment, “stop symbol lottery” and “sub variation lottery” in level 1 are performed in the sub variation pattern determination process (S171) among the processes shown in FIG. Is possible. In this embodiment, the “notification scenario lottery” in the hierarchy 2 is performed in the production scenario determination process (S172), and the “reliability route lottery” in the hierarchy 1 is performed in the table expectation degree determination process (S173). Is called. Furthermore, the hierarchy 3 “variation lottery” is performed in the individual effect variation determination process (S174).

  Subsequently, “sub-variation lottery”, “reliability route lottery”, “stop symbol lottery”, “notice scenario lottery”, and “ The “variation lottery” will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, the “sub-variation lottery” which is the hierarchy 1A is a sub-variation pattern lottery (see FIG. 21), additional information-specific variation group lottery (see FIG. 22), reach-specific variation group lottery. (See FIG. 23). Furthermore, the “reliability path lottery”, which is the hierarchy 1B, predetermines a tendency relating to the reliability prior to the “variation lottery” performed later.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, the “notice scenario lottery” of level 2 is a trump card scenario lottery (see FIG. 25), a notice scenario lottery (see FIG. 26), and an SP scenario lottery (see FIG. 27) trump card. Scenario lottery (see FIG. 25), notice scenario lottery (see FIG. 26), and SP scenario lottery (see FIG. 27) are included. Further, “variation lottery”, which is level 3, includes news notice lottery (see FIG. 28) and SP variation lottery (see FIG. 29), as shown in FIGS.

  Furthermore, the sub variation pattern lottery (see FIG. 21), the additional information variation group lottery (see FIG. 22) and the reach variation group lottery (see FIG. 23) in the “sub variation lottery” described above determines the sub variation pattern. Further, lottery is performed based on the determined sub variation pattern. Also, in the “notice scenario lottery”, the trump scenario lottery (see FIG. 25), the notice scenario lottery (see FIG. 26), and the SP scenario lottery (see FIG. 27), the result of the trump scenario lottery (see FIG. 25) When “Yes” is set, a notice scenario is determined, and an SP scenario is further determined as necessary.

Further, the news notice lottery (see FIG. 28) in the “variation lottery” and the SP variation lottery select the lottery table based on the results of the above “notice scenario lottery” and the above “reliability route lottery”, It determines the effect of SP reach. In the following, these various types of lottery will be described.
<Sub-variable lottery (Level 1A)>
<< Sub-variation pattern lottery >>

  Of the various lotteries described above, the sub variation pattern lottery shown in FIG. 21 distributes the sub variation patterns using the random number value of the main variation pattern as an argument based on the main variation pattern determined by the main board 102 as described above. It is. As described above, the main variation pattern is determined for each determinant corresponding to various game situation differences such as, for example, big hit, out of reach, presence / absence of reach, degree of reach development, presence / absence of time reduction, number of holds, etc. A plurality are provided.

  That is, it can be said that the main variation pattern is provided separately according to the development mode (development path) of the production. For this reason, the sub variation pattern determined in association with the main variation pattern is determined according to the development mode (development path). Based on the sub variation pattern lottery, the following variation group lottery by additional information (see FIG. 22), variation group lottery by reach (see FIG. 23), and the like are executed.

  For example, as shown in the left chart (main fluctuation chart) in FIG. 21A, main fluctuation patterns 1 to 760 (MH1 to 760) are selected as main fluctuation patterns (MH) determined in the main board 102. It is assumed that 760 pieces are provided. These main fluctuation patterns (MH1 to 760) are further subdivided from the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation patterns (see FIGS. 10A to 10C), and further, without distinguishing between right and wrong or different types of hits. It can be said that they are arranged in order from the top to the bottom in the table with reference numerals “1” to “760”.

  Here, in the table of the main fluctuation (MH) on the left side in FIG. 21, the main fluctuation patterns 1 to 760 are simply referred to as “fluctuation pattern 1 (MH1)” to “fluctuation pattern 760 (MH760) so that the notation is not redundant. ". Further, in the table of the main fluctuation (MH), the description of the main fluctuation patterns 21 to 759 is omitted as “etc.”.

  As described above, the special symbol variation time is defined in these main variation patterns 1 to 760, and the special symbol variation time differs depending on the selected main variation pattern. In the present embodiment, for example, out of the main fluctuation patterns 1 to 760 in the table on the left side in FIG. 21, the main fluctuation pattern 4 (MH4) is a plurality of main fluctuation patterns having a fluctuation time of 12 seconds. One of them.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the main fluctuation pattern of 12 seconds, it is possible to provide main fluctuation patterns (MH) such as 3 seconds, 6 seconds, 9 seconds, 15 seconds, 18 seconds, and 21 seconds. is there. Further, as described above, each of the main fluctuation patterns 1 to 760 (MH1 to 760) includes, for example, various types such as a big hit, a loss, the presence / absence of reach, the extent of reach development, the presence / absence of time reduction, the number of holds, etc. It is possible to provide a plurality of decision elements corresponding to different game situations.

  Subsequently, as shown in the chart on the right side in FIG. 21A (sub fluctuation (SH) chart), sub fluctuation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404) are determined as sub fluctuation patterns determined in the sub main board 301. ) 1404 are provided. These sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404) are associated with the main variation patterns 1 to 760 (MH1 to 760) in a predetermined relationship. The types of sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404) are different depending on differences in various factors such as the variation time, the result of the lottery determination, and the presence or absence of reach.

  In the sub-variation (SH) table on the right side of FIG. 21, the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 are simply referred to as “variation pattern 1 (SH1)” to “variation pattern 1404 (SH1404)” so that the notation is not redundant. It is described. Further, in the sub-variation table, descriptions of sub-variation pattern 21 (SH20) to sub-variation pattern 1403 (SH1403) are omitted as “etc.”.

  Also, here, the sub variation pattern 4 (SH4) and the sub variation pattern 5 (SH5) are linked to the main variation pattern 4 (MH4), and the variation time is 12 seconds. . Then, the sub variation pattern 4 (SH4) is a non-reach out of the way (so-called “does”) without additional notice effect, and has a variation time of 12 seconds. Furthermore, the sub variation pattern 5 (SH5) is also a sub variation pattern with a variation time of 12 seconds and with reach.

  That is, the sub variation pattern 4 (SH4) and the sub variation pattern 5 (SH5) are common in that both are sub variation patterns linked to the main variation pattern 4 (MH4). 4 (SH4) corresponds to “out of” corresponding to no reach, and the variation pattern 5 (SH5) corresponds to “reach”.

  Here, only two sub fluctuation patterns (SH4 and SH5) are used as the sub fluctuation patterns associated with the main fluctuation pattern 4 (MH4) so that the description is not complicated. It is also possible to set the number of linked sub-variation patterns to three or more. Also, the number of sub variation patterns associated with one main variation pattern may be one.

  Subsequently, the chart of FIG. 21B is for simply explaining the numerical value allocation (arrangement number) related to the distribution of the main variation pattern (MH) and the sub variation pattern (SH) of FIG. belongs to. That is, in the chart of FIG. 21B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the main fluctuation patterns 1 to 760 (MH1 to 760), and the vertical axis (front side) represents the sub fluctuation pattern 0 described above. ~ 1404 (SH0 to 1404).

  Here, the sub variation pattern SH0 represents a dummy variation. This “dummy variation” is produced in the effect main pattern 301 until the above-described special symbol design command (the command for stopping the effect pattern related to the symbols 1 and 2) is received from the main substrate 102. Is used when the display must be performed in a special manner.

  For example, when a power failure occurs during fluctuation of a special symbol and the power interruption is restored after that, control based on the remaining fluctuation time is performed on the main board 102 side based on the backed up data. Is called. However, if there is no data backup function on the side of the sub-main board 301 and the remaining time of the fluctuation time cannot be grasped, simply displaying the state in which the production symbol 190 is stopped is as follows. It can be considered that the production display becomes unnatural and gives the player an uncomfortable feeling. Therefore, by providing such a variation pattern of the dummy variation, it is possible to display the variation of the effect symbol 190 even in a predetermined case such as when the power interruption is restored as described above, and to prevent the production display from feeling uncomfortable. doing. In this dummy variation, no effect based on additional variation information such as advance notice or reach is performed.

  In FIG. 21B, the main variation patterns 1 to 760 are represented as MH1 to 760, and the sub variation patterns 0 to 1404 are represented as SH0 to S1404. Further, in FIG. 21B, the description of the main variation patterns 9 to 759 (MH9 to 759) and the description of the sub variation patterns 20 to 1403 (SH20 to 1403) are omitted as “etc.”, respectively. .

  In addition, numerical values such as “32768”, “20000”, “12768”, “10000”, and “2768” in FIG. 21B are associated with the main variation patterns 1 to 760 (MH1 to 760). The sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404) are allocated. In FIG. 21B, for example, the main variation pattern 1 (MH1) is associated with the sub variation pattern 1 (SH1), and similarly, the main variation pattern 2 (MH2) and the main variation pattern 3 (MH3). ) Indicates that sub variation pattern 2 (SH2) and sub variation pattern 3 (SH3) are associated with each other.

  Further, in FIG. 21B, the main variation pattern 4 (MH4) is linked with two sub variation patterns, that is, the sub variation pattern 4 (SH4) and the sub variation pattern 5 (SH5), and the main variation pattern 5 (MH5). ) Indicates that three sub variation patterns 6-8 (SH6-8) are linked.

  Further, the denominator related to the number of sub-variable lotteries shown in FIG. 21B is “32768” which is 2 15. In FIG. 21 (b), sub-variation patterns 1 to 3 (SH1 to 3) of main variation patterns 1 to 3 (MH1 to 3) are each set to 100 by lottery with “32768” as the numerator and denominator. It is shown to be selected in a percentage (in a 1: 1 relationship).

  In FIG. 21B, for the main variation pattern 4 (MH4), the sub variation pattern 4 (SH4) and the sub variation pattern 5 (SH5) are “20000/37268” and “17268/37268”, respectively. The main variation pattern 5 (MH5) is selected in proportion, and the sub variation patterns 6 to 8 (SH6 to 8) are selected in proportions of “10000/37268”, “10000/37268”, and “17268/37268”, respectively. Has been shown to be.

It should be noted that the relationship between the main variation pattern (MH) and the sub variation pattern (SH) described here is simplified so as not to make the description complicated. The number of sub variation patterns associated with one main variation pattern is not limited to the number of 1 to 4, and can be 5 or more. Further, the number assigned to the sub variation pattern is not limited to an integer multiple such as “10”, “100”, or “1000” such as “10000” or “20000”.
<< Varying group lottery by additional information >>

  Subsequently, along with the above-described sub variation pattern lottery (see FIG. 21), the variation group lottery by additional information included in the above-mentioned “sub variation lottery” which is the hierarchy 1A will be described with reference to FIG. This additional information-specific variation group lottery is based on sub variation patterns 1-1404 determined by the sub-main board 301 as described above (SH1-1404 in the left chart in FIG. 22A). Using the numerical value as an argument, the additional information variation pattern is distributed according to the development path from the additional information variation group (FH) shown in the chart on the right side of FIG. Here, the “sub-variation” chart on the left side in FIG. 22A is the same as the “sub-variation” chart on the right side in FIG.

  The chart of “variation group classified by additional information” shown on the right side in FIG. 22A shows a predetermined number of additional information variation patterns arranged from top to bottom. In the chart of “variation group classified by additional information” in FIG. 22A, 18 additional information variation patterns (FH1 to 18) are shown.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the additional information variation patterns (FH1 to 18) shown in the chart of “variable groups classified by additional information” in FIG. Yes. In the chart of “variation group by additional information” in FIG. 22 (a), each additional information variation pattern is “12 seconds—when elucidating (probability of hitting without changing ball)”, “15 seconds— "At the time of elucidation or battle", "18 seconds SP-weak", "specific chance SP-strong", "pseudo 2: 12 seconds A · SP-all", "pseudo 2: 15 seconds A · SP-all", " “Pseudo 2: 18 seconds A · SP-all”, “Pseudo 2: 12 seconds + zone seconds B · SP-all”, “Pseudo 2: 12 seconds C · SP−weak”, “Pseudo 2: 15 seconds C · SP” -Weak "," Pseudo 2: 18 seconds C / SP-weak "," Pseudo 3: 12 seconds AC / SP-strong "," Pseudo 3: 15 seconds AC / SP-strong "," Pseudo 3: 18 seconds AC "SP-strong", "pseudo 3:12 seconds + zone-BB-SP-strong", "pseudo 3:12 seconds CC-SP-strong", "pseudo 3: 1" Seconds CC · SP- strength ", each name with the" pseudo 3:18 seconds CC · SP- strength "is attached.

  Here, in the names of the additional information variation patterns (FH1 to 18), the parts such as “12 seconds”, “15 seconds”, and “18 seconds” represent the variation time specified by the sub variation pattern (SH). Yes. In addition, the parts such as “At the time of elucidation”, “Battle”, and “Specific chance” represent the difference in the story in the production, such as a scene where the mystery is solved, a battle scene, or a scene that represents a special opportunity. It has become a thing. Furthermore, the “SP” portion indicates that it corresponds to special reach, and “weak” and “strong” indicate that it corresponds to the above-described weak reach and strong reach. “All” represents all “SP” including weak reach and strong reach.

  Furthermore, in the name of the additional information variation pattern, the portions of “pseudo 2” and “pseudo 3” correspond to “pseudo 2” and “pseudo 3” of “notifying a lottery scenario” shown in the lower part of FIG. Is. Also, “12 seconds A”, “15 seconds A”, “18 seconds A”, “12 seconds C”, “15 seconds C”, “18 seconds C”, “12 seconds AC”, “15 seconds AC”, “18 seconds AC”, “12 seconds + zone seconds B”, “12 seconds + zone−BB”, “12 seconds CC”, “15 seconds CC”, “18 seconds CC” have respective variable times. It represents the difference in the type of production.

  Subsequently, the chart of FIG. 22B is for simply explaining the allocation (number) of numerical values related to the distribution of the sub variation pattern and the additional information variation pattern (FH0 to 18) of FIG. It is described in. That is, in the chart of FIG. 22B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the above-described sub fluctuation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404), and the vertical axis (front side) represents the above-described additional information fluctuation pattern. (FH1-18) is shown. In FIG. 22B, the descriptions of the sub-variation patterns 3 to 300 (SH3 to 300) and 309 to 1403 (SH309 to 1403) are omitted as “etc.”, respectively.

  Also, the numerical value “32768” in FIG. 22B is assigned to the additional information variation patterns (FH1 to 18) associated with the sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to SH1404). FIG. 22B shows, for example, that the additional information variation patterns (FH1 to 5) are associated with the sub variation patterns 301 to 305 (SH301 to 305), respectively. Furthermore, in FIG. 22B, the additional information variation pattern (FH12) is associated with the sub variation pattern 306 (SH306), and the additional information variation pattern (FH9) is associated with the sub variation pattern 307 (SH307). It is shown that.

  Furthermore, the denominator related to the number of entries in the variation group lottery classified by additional information shown in FIG. 22B is “32768” which is 2 to the 15th power. In FIG. 22B, the additional information variation patterns (FH1 to 5, FH9, FH12, and FH18) for the sub variation patterns 301 to 308 (SH301 to 308) and the sub variation pattern 1404 (SH1404) are as follows. Each is shown to be selected at a rate of 100% (in a 1: 1 relationship).

Note that any one of the additional information fluctuation patterns (FH1 to 18) may be assigned to all the sub fluctuation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404). In this case, for example, as the additional information variation pattern, it is conceivable to provide a dummy variation additional information variation pattern (FH0) to which no special effect is added. Moreover, you may make it provide the sub fluctuation pattern (SH) to which the additional information fluctuation pattern (FH1-18) is not allocated. Furthermore, the relationship between the numbers of the sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404) and the additional information variation patterns (FH1 to 18) does not necessarily require a 1: 1 relationship.
<< Change group lottery by reach >>

  Next, the reach-specific variation group lottery included in the above-mentioned “sub-variation lottery”, which is the hierarchy 1A, together with the aforementioned sub-variation pattern lottery (see FIG. 21) and additional information-specific variation group lottery (see FIG. 22). 23 will be described. As described above, the reach-specific variation group lottery is based on the sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404 on the left side of FIG. 23A) determined by the sub main board 301. Using a numerical value as an argument, one of the reach-specific variation patterns (RH) shown in the chart on the right side of FIG. 23A is determined for each SP reach. Here, the “sub-variation” chart on the left side of FIG. 23A is the same as the “sub-variation” chart on the left side of FIG. 21A and FIG. 22A.

  The chart of “variation groups by reach” shown on the right side in FIG. 23A describes a predetermined number (here, 300) of variation patterns RH1 to 300 by reach from the top to the bottom. In the chart of “variation group by reach” in FIG. 23A, some of the variation patterns by reach (here, RH9 to 291) are omitted as “etc.”. The number of reach-specific variation patterns may be less than 300, or 301 or more.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, identification names that enable the distinction of effect contents are given to the reach-specific variation patterns RH1 to 300 shown in the chart of “variation groups by reach” in FIG. In the chart of “variation group by reach” in FIG. 23 (a), the variation patterns RH1 to RH1 by reach are “3 seconds variation”, “6 seconds variation”, “9 seconds variation”, “12 seconds”. “Change”, “12 seconds change: for hold 0”, “15 seconds change”, “18 seconds change”, and “21 seconds change” are respectively named.

  Further, in the chart of “variation group by reach” in FIG. 23A, the names of the variation patterns RH9 to RH291 by reach are omitted. Further, in the chart of “variable group by reach” in FIG. 23A, RH292 to 300 are “fourth case: notice premiere”, “fourth case: police mission premiere”, “fourth case: pigeon whistle”.・ Hospital Mission Premier ”,“ Weak SP → Cliff Challenge Success ”,“ Fourth Case: Missing the First Mission (Clear) → Cliff Challenge ”,“ Fourth Case: Missing the First Mission (Missing) → Missing the Second Mission ( The name is attached to the “Cliff Challenge”, “Fourth Case: Suddenly, Last Mission → Successful Cliff Challenge”, “Success in Elucidation”, and “Fourth Case: Normal Prediction”.

  Here, among the names of the variation patterns by reach, “3 seconds variation”, “6 seconds variation”, “9 seconds variation”, “12 seconds variation”, “12 seconds variation”, “15 seconds variation”, “18 seconds” The portions of “variation” and “21-second variation” represent differences in the variation time. Further, a part such as “hold 0” indicates that it corresponds to the number of holds (in this case, the number of holds is 0). Names such as “Fourth Incident: Notice Premier”, “Fourth Incident: Police Mission Premier”, and “Fourth Incident: Pigeon Flute / Hospital Mission Premier” are based on story differences in premium production (premium production). It has become.

  Furthermore, “Weak SP → Cliff Challenge Success”, “Fourth Case: First Mission Off (Outside) → Cliff Challenge”, “Fourth Case: First Mission Off (Outside) → Second Mission Off (Outside) → Cliff Names such as “Challenge” and “Fourth Case: Suddenly / Last Mission → Successful Cliff Challenge” indicate a transition (development) from the production of the name before “→” to the production of the name after “→”. ing. A name such as “success at the time of elucidation” represents a result on a story in the production, and a name such as “fourth case: normal suspicion” is then set to a predetermined gaming state (here, “so-called suspicion”). It represents that the production is to be. Note that “surprising accuracy” means a probability change that is started without explicitly indicating that the probability change will occur.

  Next, the chart of FIG. 23B is for simply explaining the allocation (number) of numerical values related to the distribution of the sub-variation pattern and reach-specific variation patterns (RH1 to 300) of FIG. It is described in. In the chart of FIG. 23B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the above-described sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404), and the vertical axis (front side) represents the above-described variation pattern by reach (RH1). ~ 300). In FIG. 23B, the description of the reach-specific variation patterns RH9 to 291 is omitted as “etc.”.

  In addition, the numerical value “32768” in FIG. 23B is assigned to the reach-by-reach variation pattern associated with each of the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404). FIG. 23B shows that, for example, each of the sub variation patterns 301 to 304 (SH301 to 304) is associated with each reach variation pattern (RH1 to RH4). Further, in FIG. 23B, the reach variation pattern RH295 is associated with the sub variation pattern 305 (SH305), and the reach variation pattern RH8 is associated with the sub variation pattern 306 (SH306). It is shown.

  Also, the denominator related to the number of reachable variable group lotteries shown in FIG. 23B is “32768” which is the power of 2 to the 15th power. In FIG. 23B, for each of the sub variation patterns 301 to 308 (SH301 to 308) and the sub variation pattern 1404 (SH1404), the reach variation patterns RH1 to 8, RH293, RH295, and RH300 are 100, respectively. It is shown to be selected in a percentage (in a 1: 1 relationship).

Note that any one of the variation patterns by reach (RH1 to 300) among the variation patterns by reach (RH1 to 300) may be assigned to all the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404). Further, sub-variation patterns to which reach-by-reach variation patterns RH1 to R300 are not assigned may be provided. Further, the relationship between the numbers of the sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404) and the reach-specific variation patterns (RH1 to RH300) does not necessarily require a 1: 1 relationship.
<Reliability route lottery (tier 1B)>

  Next, the reliability route lottery of the hierarchy 1B included in the above-mentioned “other independent lottery” (see FIG. 20) will be described based on FIG. As described above, the reliability route lottery is a single lottery for the “notice scenario lottery” shown in FIG. Then, the reliability (reliability route) determined in the reliability route lottery is an expectation degree (table) to be referred to in the advance notice or SP reach determination in the variation lottery (see FIGS. 28 and 29) described later. Expectation).

  As described above, the reliability route lottery is based on the sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404 in the left chart in FIG. 24A) determined by the sub main board 301 in FIG. 24A. A reliability route pattern is determined from the reliability routes (SK) shown in the right diagram. Here, the chart of “sub-variation” on the left side in FIG. 24A shows the “sub-variation” shown on the left side in FIG. 21A, FIG. 22A, and FIG. It is the same as the chart.

  The chart of “reliability path” shown on the right side in FIG. 24A shows a combination of jackpot reliability (table expectation) from the advance notice to reach production for the aforementioned SP reach. That is, the chart of “reliability path” in FIG. 24A shows nine combinations of the notice L, notice M, notice H, and reach L, reach M, reach H. Further, the symbols “L”, “M”, and “H” described above indicate the degree of reliability. And among these, “L” indicates that the reliability is relatively low (stop reliability), and “M” indicates that the reliability is relatively medium (medium reliability). It is). “H” indicates that the reliability is relatively high (high reliability). Here, “notice” in FIG. 24 indicates the effects executed in the pre-reach effects of blocks 1 to 6 (pre-reach effect blocks) of the aforementioned effect scenario, and “reach” is a block. 7, 8 (effect block after reach), that is, an effect executed after reach.

  For example, in the case where a notice of jackpot expectation is performed according to the color of the display object, for example, when the notice L is determined, only the blue or green display, which is the basic display mode described above, is performed. Thus, a table used in the variation lottery is set, and display of yellow, red, or the like indicating the expected degree of jackpot is not executed. In this case, it is conceivable that display modes representing a high degree of expectation such as yellow and red are excluded from the selection target in advance from the variation lottery table.

  Further, when the notice M is selected, display of yellow or red is executed, and display of blue or green with low expectation and display of high expectation such as gold or rainbow are not executed. In addition, when the notice H is selected, display of high expectation such as gold or rainbow is executed, and display of medium expectation or low expectation below red is not executed. In addition, between “L” and “M”, some display modes such as green are commonly used, and between “M” and “H”, some display modes are displayed in yellow. It is conceivable to employ them in common.

  Furthermore, “L”, “M”, and “H” are determined with the aim of optimizing the production. For example, “L” is less than 40% of the big hit reliability and “M” is the big hit reliability. It is conceivable to set it from 40% to less than 70%, and further to set “H” to a big hit reliability of over 70%. In addition to this, for example, “L” should be less than 50% of the big hit reliability, “M” should be less than 80% from the big hit reliability of 50%, and “H” should be more than 80% of the big hit reliability. Etc. are also conceivable.

  Further, in the chart of “reliability path” in FIG. 24A, “notice L” indicates that the notice is low reliability, and “notice M” indicates that the notice is medium reliability. Show. “Notice H” indicates that the notice is highly reliable. Furthermore, in the chart of “reliability path” in FIG. 24A, “reach L” indicates that the reach is low-reliability, and “reach M” indicates that the reach is medium-reliability. Show. “Reach H” indicates that the reach is highly reliable.

  Then, the combination (SK1) of “notice L” and “reach L” shown at the top of the “reliability path” chart in FIG. 24 (a) produces the low-reliability reach through the low-reliability notice. Represents a combination in which “notice L” and “reach M” (SK2) represent a combination in which a medium-reliability reach effect is performed after a low-reliability notice. Furthermore, a combination (SK3) of “notice L” and “reach H” represents a combination in which a high-reliability reach effect is executed after a low-reliability notice.

  In addition, the combination of “notice M” and “reach L” (SK4) shown in the chart of “reliability path” in FIG. The combination of “notice M” and “reach M” (SK5) represents a combination in which a medium reliability reach effect is executed after a medium reliability notice. Furthermore, the combination of “notice M” and “reach H” (SK6) represents a combination in which a high-reliability reach effect is executed after a medium-reliability notice.

  In addition, the combination of “notice H” and “reach L” (SK7) shown in the chart of “reliability path” in FIG. A combination of “notice H” and “reach M” (SK8) represents a combination in which a medium-reliability reach effect is executed after a highly reliable notice. Furthermore, the combination (SK9) of “notice H” and “reach H” represents a combination in which the production of the high-reliability reach is executed through the high-reliability notice.

  Next, the chart of FIG. 24B is a diagram for simply explaining the allocation (number) of numerical values related to the distribution of the sub-variation patterns and the reliability paths (SK1 to 9) of FIG. It is described. In the chart of FIG. 24B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the above-described sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404), and the vertical axis (front side) represents the reliability paths SK1 to 9 described above. Is shown.

  In addition, numerical values such as “10000”, “12768”, “8768”, “8000”, “4000”, and the like in FIG. 24B are associated with each of the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404). Assigned to the reliability routes SK1 to SK9. In FIG. 24B, for example, the sub-variation pattern 1 (SH1) has a reliability route SK5 by a combination of “notice M” and “reach M”, and “notice H” and “reach H”. SK9, which is a reliability route based on the combination of "", is associated with each other.

  Further, in FIG. 24B, sub-variation pattern 2 (SH2) and sub-variation pattern 3 (SH3) are combined with “SK1”, “preliminary notice”, which is a reliability route by a combination of “notice L” and “reach L”. It is shown that SK2 that is a reliability route by a combination of “L” and “reach M” and SK3 that is a reliability route by a combination of “notice L” and “reach H” are associated with each other. . FIG. 24B shows that the reliability paths SK1 to SK5 are associated with the sub variation patterns 4 to 6 (SH4 to 6), respectively.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 24B, the reliability paths SK4 to SK6 are associated with the sub variation pattern 7 (SH7), and the reliability paths SK4 to SK9 are associated with the sub variation pattern 8 (SH8). It is shown. FIG. 24B shows that reliability paths SK5, SK6, SK8, and SK9 are associated with the sub variation pattern 1404 (SH1404), respectively.

  Also, the denominator related to the number of entries in the reliability path lottery shown in FIG. 24B is “32768” which is the power of 2 to the 15th power. FIG. 24B shows that, for example, the reliability paths SK5 and SK9 are selected at a ratio of “10000/37268” for the sub variation pattern 1 (SH1). In FIG. 24B, for example, for the sub variation pattern 2 (SH2) and the sub variation pattern 3 (SH3), the reliability routes SK1 to SK1 are “12768/37268” and “10000/37268”, respectively. ”And“ 10000/37268 ”.

  Further, in FIG. 24B, for example, for the sub variation patterns 4 to 6 (SH4 to 6), the reliability paths SK1 to SK5 are “12768/37268”, “8000/37268”, and “8000/37268”, respectively. ”,“ 4000/37268 ”, and“ 4000/37268 ”. For other sub-variation patterns, the associated predetermined reliability route is selected at a predetermined rate.

Note that the relationship between the sub-variation pattern and the reliability path described here is simplified so that the description is not complicated. In addition, it is not always necessary to associate reliability paths with all sub-variation patterns. For example, it is possible not to associate reliability paths with some sub-variation patterns. Also, the number assigned to each reliability route is not limited to an integer multiple of 10, 100, or 1000, such as “4000”, “8000”, “10000”, and the like. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in SK4, 7, and 8, the selection target is one having a lower reach reliability than that of the advance notice. It is preferable not to select. By doing in this way, it can prevent that the expectation of the player raised before developing to reach is denied during reach production.
<Notice scenario lottery (tier 2)>

Next, “notice scenario lottery” (see FIG. 20) included in the above-described hierarchy 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the “notice scenario lottery” is executed through the “trumpet scenario lottery” shown in FIG. Therefore, prior to the description of the “notice scenario lottery”, the “trump scenario lottery” shown in FIG. 25 will be described. In addition, “Trump”, the name of “Trump scenario lottery”, applies to the expression such as the characters who put out the trump, use the trump, put out their hands, or use a strong hand. It is the name given to be there.
<< Trump card lottery >>

  As described above, the trump card scenario lottery shown in FIG. 25 is based on the sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404 in the left chart in FIG. 25A) determined by the sub main board 301. One or a plurality of trump scenarios (KF) are distributed from a plurality of trump scenarios (groups) shown in the chart on the right side of FIG. 25A using a random value as an argument. Here, the “sub-variation” chart on the left side of FIG. 25A is the same as the “sub-variation” chart described so far (see FIG. 21A, etc.).

  The chart of “Trump scenario” shown on the right side of FIG. 25A describes the application mode of the trump scenario and a predetermined number (14 here) of trump scenarios KF1 to KF14 arranged from top to bottom. . In the chart of “Trump scenario” in FIG. 25A, the “None” trump scenario KF0 indicating that the effect related to the trump scenario is not applied, and the effect related to the trump scenario can be applied 13. Types of trump scenarios KF1-13 are shown.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, an identification name that allows the contents of the effects to be distinguished is assigned to each effect shown in the chart of “Trump scenario” in FIG. In the chart of “Trump scenario” in FIG. 25A, trump scenarios KF0 to 13 are “None”, “Notice → Mission 1”, “Notice → Mission 2”, “Notice → Last mission”, "Notice → Weak SP", "Notice → Rescue", "Notice → Persuasion", "Notice → Cliff", "Weak SP → Cliff Charging", "Weak SP → Rescue", "Weak SP → Persuasion", "Weak “SP → cliff”, “notice → weak SP → persuasion”, and “notice → weak SP → cliff”, respectively.

  Here, “None” for the trump card scenario in FIG. 25A indicates that there is no application of effects related to the trump card scenario as described above. Further, “→” in the name of the trump card scenario indicates a transition (development) from the production of the name in the previous stage to the production of the name in the subsequent stage of “→”. In addition, the names of “Mission 1”, “Mission 2”, “Last Mission”, “Rescue”, “Convince”, “Cliff”, and “Cliff Charging” in the name of the trump scenario It is based on. Further, “SP” indicates that it corresponds to special reach, and “weak” indicates that it corresponds to the aforementioned weak reach.

  Subsequently, the chart of FIG. 25B briefly describes the numerical value allocation (arrangement number) related to the distribution of the sub-variation patterns SH1 to 1404 and the trump card scenarios KF0 to KF13 of FIG. It is described in. That is, in the chart of FIG. 25B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the above-described sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404), and the vertical axis (front) does not apply the trump scenario. The application mode of each trump scenario and the trump scenarios KFA1 to KFA1-13 that can be selected when applied (when the trump scenario is “present”) are shown together with KF0 as “None”. In FIG. 25B, the descriptions of the sub-variation patterns 3 to 300 and 309 to 1403 (SH9 to 1403) are omitted as “etc.”, respectively.

  In addition, numerical values such as “12768”, “10000”, “8768”, “8000”, “4000”, and the like in FIG. 25B are associated with each of the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404). Are allocated to the trump card scenarios KF0-13. Here, in order not to complicate the explanation, it is assumed that the concept of “Trump Scenario” includes the case where the application of the trump scenario is “None” (A0).

  In FIG. 25B, for example, the sub-variation pattern 301 (SH301) includes “None” described above as the KF0 trump scenario, “Notice → rescue” that is the KF5 trump scenario, and the KF10 trump scenario. It is shown that “weak SP → persuasion” is associated with each other.

  Further, in FIG. 25B, the sub-variation pattern 302 (SH302) and the sub-variation pattern 303 (SH303) include “None”, “Notice → Mission 1”, “Notice” as trump scenarios of KF0-2. → Mission 2 ”is shown to be linked. In FIG. 25B, sub-variation pattern 304 (SH304) and sub-variation pattern 305 (SH305) are added to “None”, “Notice → Mission 1”, “Notice” which are trump scenarios of KF0 to KF4. “Mission 2”, “Notice → Last Mission”, and “Notice → Weak SP” are associated with each other.

  Further, FIG. 25B shows sub-variation pattern 306 (SH306) with “None”, “Notice → Mission 1”, “Notice → Mission 2”, “Notice → It is shown that “last mission” and “notice → rescue” are associated with each other. In FIG. 25 (b), sub-variation pattern 307 (SH307) includes KF3, KF5, and KF6 trump card scenarios “notice → last mission”, “weak SP → rescue”, and “notice → persuasion”, respectively. It is shown that it is tied.

  Further, in FIG. 25 (b), sub-variation pattern 308 (SH308) is added to “notice → last mission”, “notice → rescue”, “notice → persuasion”, and “notice” as trump scenarios of KF3 and KF5-9. It is shown that “→ cliff”, “weak SP → cliff drifting”, and “weak SP → rescue” are associated with each other. FIG. 25 (b) shows that the sub-variation pattern 1404 (S1404) is linked to “notice → weak SP → cliff”, which is a trump card scenario of KF13.

  In addition, the denominator relating to the number of trump card scenario lotteries shown in FIG. 25 (b) is “32768” which is 2 to the 15th power. In FIG. 25B, for example, for the sub variation pattern 1 (SH301), the trump card scenarios KF0, KF5, and KF10 are in the ratio of “12768/32768”, “10000/37268”, and “10000/37268”, respectively. Shown to be selected. In FIG. 25B, for example, for the sub variation pattern 302 (SH302) and the sub variation pattern 303 (SH303), trump scenarios KF0 to KF2 are “12768/32768”, “10000/37268”, It is shown that it is selected at a ratio of “10000/37268”.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 25 (b), for example, for the sub variation pattern 304 (SH304) and the sub variation pattern 305 (SH305), trump scenarios KF0 to KF4 are “8768/32768”, “8000/32768”, It is shown that the selection is made in the ratio of “8000/37268”, “4000/37268”, “4000/37268”. In addition, with respect to the other sub-variation patterns, the associated predetermined trump scenario is selected at a predetermined ratio.

  The relationship between the sub variation pattern (SH) and the trump card scenario (KF) described here is simplified so that the description is not complicated. And it is not always necessary to link the trump scenario (KF) to all the sub variation patterns (SH). For example, the trump scenario (KF) is associated with some sub variation patterns (SH). It is also possible not to do so. Also, the number assigned to each trump card scenario (KF) is not limited to an integer multiple of 10, 100, or 1000, such as “4000”, “8000”, “10000”, etc. Absent.

In such a trump scenario lottery, when the trump scenario “None” is selected (in the case of KF0), the predetermined flag (determination effect execution decision flag) is not set, and the value of this flag remains 0. Become. However, when the trump scenario “Yes” is selected in the trump scenario lottery (in the case of KF1 to 13), a promotion effect execution determination flag (hereinafter referred to as “promotion effect determination flag”) is set, and the flag value is 1 The trump card scenario lottery for determining whether or not to set the promotion effect determination flag is performed before the notice scenario lottery described later. An example of the effect when the promotion effect determination flag is set will be described later with reference to FIGS.
<< notice scenario lottery >>

  Subsequently, the notice scenario lottery shown in FIG. 26 is based on the sub variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to SH1404 in the left chart in FIG. 26A) determined by the sub main board 301 as described above. One notice scenario is distributed from among a plurality of notice scenarios (YS) shown as an example in the chart on the right side of FIG. 26A using a random number value of a variation pattern as an argument. Here, the “sub-variation” chart on the left side of FIG. 26A is the same as the “sub-variation” chart described above (see FIG. 25A, etc.).

  The chart of “notification scenario” shown on the right side in FIG. 26A shows an example of a scenario table determined according to the lottery result of the trump card scenario lottery (see FIG. 25) described above. That is, in FIG. 26 (a), as an example of the “notice scenario”, a predetermined trump scenario (in this case, the play mode 1) is selected from a predetermined number of notice scenarios to be selected. Here, what is selected when KF = 0) is determined is shown. In the advance notice scenario lottery, there are different scenario tables for the case where the lottery result of the trump scenario lottery (see FIG. 25) is the predetermined first result and the other predetermined second result. It has come to be used.

  As the first result, the “none” trump scenario KF0 in the trump scenario lottery (see FIG. 25) described above can be exemplified as a part thereof. Further, in the first result, among the trump card scenarios KF1 to KF13 (see FIG. 25) in the case of “present”, “weak SP → **” (“**” indicates an arbitrary effect) It is conceivable to include KF8 to 11 with the name of.

  On the other hand, as the above-mentioned second result, among the “Yes” trump scenarios KF1 to KF13 in the above-mentioned trump scenario lottery (see FIG. 25), “notice → **” (“**” is an arbitrary effect. It is conceivable to include KF1-7, KF12, and KF13 with names of

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a plurality of (for example, three) each of the case where the lottery result of the trump card scenario lottery (see FIG. 25) is the first result and the case where the lottery result is the second result. A scenario table is provided. And as a plurality of scenario tables in the case of the 1st result or the 2nd result, what was prepared in plurality for every production mode can be illustrated, for example. More specifically, for example, it is conceivable that the respective notice scenario tables are provided for the modes 1 to 3 related to the first result, and the respective notice scenario tables are provided for the modes 1 to 3 for the second result. . Further, the table may be switched depending on whether or not prefetching is being executed.

  The chart of “notification scenario” shown on the right side in FIG. 26A is a predetermined one effect mode among the scenario tables used when the first result is obtained in the trump card scenario lottery (see FIG. 25). An example of what is provided for use is shown. As shown in the figure, in this scenario table, columns of blocks 1 to 8 are arranged in the row direction, and individual notice scenarios YS1 to YS20 are shown in the column direction.

  Among these, the blocks 1 to 8 arranged in the row direction correspond to the blocks 1 to 8 shown for the “notice scenario lottery” in FIG. 20 described above. The main part of the effect determined by the notice scenario lottery is configured by the notice effect assigned to the blocks 1 to 8.

  For example, the notice scenario YS1 in the chart on the right side in FIG. 26A is “eye catch notice”, “none”, “news notice”, “none”, “none”, “none” in the order of blocks 1-8. , “None”, “None”. This is the configuration of the notice scenario YS1 in which block 1 is “eye catch notice”, block 2 is “none”, block 3 is “news notice”, and blocks 4 to 8 are “none”. It is shown that.

  As described above (see FIG. 20), the blocks 1 to 8 are “lively system A”, “lively system B”, “pseudo 1 main system A”, “pseudo 1 main system B”, “pseudo 2 effect”, “Pseudo-3 effect”, “SP reach”, and “cliff reach” are expressed. In the above-described notice scenario YS1, “eye catch notice” is executed as “liveness system A” that is block 1, and “liveness system B” that is block 2 is not executed. Also, this notice scenario YS1 executes “news notice” as “pseudo 1 main system A” which is block 3, and “pseudo 1 main system B”, “pseudo 2 effects” and “pseudo 2” which are blocks 4 to 8. “3 production”, “SP reach”, and “cliff reach” are not executed. Further, the notice scenario YS1 is a combination of “eye catch notice” and “news notice”.

  In addition, regarding the difference in various notice effects such as “eye catch notice” and “news notice” shown in the diagram of the scenario table on the right side of FIG. 26 (a), after explaining the configuration of each notice scenario YS1-20, The explanation is given. Further, various aspects of various notice effects will be described later.

  In the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 26A, the notice scenarios YS2 to YS4 execute “eye catch notice” in the same manner as the notice scenario YS1 described above in block 1, and block 2 is set to “none”. In block 3, “specific chance production”, “puzzle notice”, and “experience workshop notice” are executed, and blocks 4 to 8 are set to “none”.

  Furthermore, in the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 26 (a), the notice scenarios YS5 to 8 have “None” for block 1 (lively system A) and “Puzzle notice” for block 2 (lively system B). Executed, executed “news notice”, “specific chance production”, “puzzle notice”, and “experience workshop notice” in block 3 (pseudo 1 main system A), and blocks 4 to 8 were set to “none” It has become.

  In the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 26A, the notice scenarios YS9 and YS10 have block 1 (lively system A) as “eye catch notice” and block 2 (lively system B) as “puzzle notice”. Is supposed to be executed. Further, in the notice scenarios YS9 and YS10, the block 3 (pseudo 1 main system A) is set to “none”, and the block 4 (pseudo 1 main system B) executes “conversation notice” and “hand notice of the trump card god” respectively. The blocks 5 to 8 are “none”.

  In the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 26A, the notice scenario YS11 designates blocks 1 to 4 as “eye catch notice”, “puzzle notice”, “news notice”, and “subliminal notice”, respectively. The blocks 5 to 8 are “none”.

  Further, in the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 26 (a), in the notice scenario YS12, blocks 1 to 3 are set to “none”, and blocks 4 and 5 are set to “conversation notice” and “conversation long notice”, respectively. The blocks 6 to 8 are set to “none”.

  In the scenario table shown in the chart on the right side of FIG. 26 (a), in the notice scenarios YS13 to YS17, block 1 and block 2 are set as “eye catch notice” and “puzzle notice”, respectively, and block 3 is set as “none”. Yes. Further, in the notice scenarios YS13 to 17, the blocks 4 to 6 are set as “conversation notice”, “conversation long notice”, and “case reasoning notice”, respectively. In the notice scenarios YS13 to YS17, the block 7 is set to “police search reach”, “tracking reach”, “discovery reach”, “inference reach”, and “rescue reach”, and the block 8 is set to “none”.

  In the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 26A, the notice scenario YS18 sets block 1 and block 2 as “eye catch notice” and “puzzle notice”, respectively, and block 3 as “none”. Further, in the notice scenario YS18, the blocks 4 and 5 are set as “conversation notice” and “conversation long notice”, the blocks 6 and 7 are set as “none”, and the block 8 is set as “cliff reach (direction mode 1)”. Yes.

  In the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 26 (a), the notice scenario YS19 sets block 1 and block 2 as “eye catch notice” and “puzzle notice”, respectively, and blocks 3 to 5 as “none”. Yes. Further, in the notice scenario YS19, the blocks 6 to 8 are set as “reason reach”, “rescue reach”, and “cliff reach (direction mode 1)”, respectively. Further, in the scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side in FIG. 26A, the notice scenario YS20 sets all the blocks 1 to 8 to “none”.

  Next, predetermined ones of the various notice effects described above (see the diagram on the right side in FIG. 26A) will be described. Of the various notice effects, “eye catch notice” is for outputting effects such as short-time images and sound effects for drawing the player's attention. And as a short-time image | video, the title display etc. which concern on the story employ | adopted as production can be illustrated, and the music etc. which concern on a story can be illustrated as a sound effect.

  The above-mentioned “news notice” has a content in which an announcer communicates news in a news program. In the “news notice”, the degree of expectation of the jackpot changes according to the content that is conveyed, and a predetermined notice effect (for example, an effect that the announcer starts reading the next manuscript as “following news…”) By combining, it always shifts to pseudo-continuous production (production of pseudo-continuous notice). In addition, in the “news notice”, if a predetermined display object (object) related to the premium appears in the video, it is sure to be a big hit.

  The above-mentioned “conversation long notice” has a content in which characters in a video talk with each other. Then, when the reach is displayed and a predetermined number of conversations (for example, the third) are performed, an “eye catch notice” appears, and a pseudo-continuous effect is entered. Here, in the notice scenario shown in FIG. 26A, the “eye catch notice” executed in conjunction with the “eye catch notice” relating to block 1 and the “conversation long notice” relating to block 5 described above. It has a different production mode. More specifically, it is assumed that the “eye catch notice” of block 1 is an effect by sound and is executed (combined) simultaneously with the effects of blocks 3 and 4, and “ For example, the “eye catch notice” may be a cut-in of a video at the time of development from a conversation notice or the like together with a sound output.

  Here, various configurations and contents of the notice effect can be adopted. Furthermore, it is possible to display objects such as articles and dialogue characters in a manner corresponding to the degree of expectation of jackpot during various notice effects. Further, for example, in the chart on the right side in FIG. 26A, as shown in block 3 (puzzle notice) of the notice scenario YS3 and block 2 (puzzle notice) of the notice scenario YS5, one kind of notice effect is provided. It is also possible to assign to different blocks in the previous notice scenario.

  Next, the chart of FIG. 26 (b) is a diagram for simply explaining the sub-variation pattern of FIG. 26 (a) and the numerical value allocation (arrangement number) relating to the distribution of each notice scenario (YS1 to 20). It is described. That is, in the chart of FIG. 26B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the above-described sub fluctuation patterns 1-140 (SH1 to 1404), and the vertical axis (front) represents the front in FIG. The notice scenarios YS1 to YS20 defined in the scenario table shown on the right side are shown. In FIG. 26B, the description of the sub-variation patterns 9 to 1403 (SH9 to 1403) is omitted as “etc.”, respectively.

  In addition, numerical values such as “12768”, “10000”, “8768”, “8000”, “4000”, etc. in FIG. 26B are linked to each of the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404). Assigned to the given notice scenario (YS1-20). FIG. 26B shows, for example, that the sub-variation pattern 1 (SH1) is associated with the notice scenarios YS1, YS5, and YS10 among the notice scenarios YS1 to YS20. .

  Further, in FIG. 26 (b), the sub-variation patterns 2 (SH2) and the sub-variation pattern 3 (SH3) are associated with the notice scenarios YS1 to 3, respectively, and the sub-variation patterns 4 to 6 (SH4 to 6) shows that the notice scenarios YS1 to YS5 are associated with each other.

  Further, in FIG. 26B, the sub-variation pattern 7 (SH7) is associated with the YS4-6 notice scenario, and the sub-variation pattern 8 (SH7) is associated with the YS4-9 notice scenario. It is shown that the notice scenario of YS14-19 is linked to the fluctuation pattern 1404 (SH1404).

  In addition, the denominator related to the number of places in the notice scenario lottery shown in FIG. 26B is “32768” which is 2 15. In FIG. 26B, for example, for the sub-variation pattern 1 (SH1), the notice scenarios YS1, YS5, and YS10 are “12768/32768”, “10000/37268”, and “10000/37268” respectively. Shown to be selected. In FIG. 26B, for example, for sub-variation pattern 2 (SH2) and sub-variation pattern 3 (SH3), the notice scenarios YS1 to YS1 are “12768/32768”, “10000/37268”, It is shown that it is selected at a ratio of “10000/37268”.

  Further, in FIG. 26B, for example, for the sub-variation patterns 4 to 6 (SH4 to 6), the notice scenarios YS1 to 5 are “8768/32768”, “8000/32768”, “8000/37268”, It is shown that “4000/37268” and “4000/37268” are selected. For other sub-variation patterns, the associated predetermined notice scenario is selected at a predetermined ratio.

  Note that the relationship between the sub-variation pattern (SH) and the notice scenario (YS) described here is simplified so that the description is not complicated. In addition, for example, it is possible not to link the notice scenario (YS) to some of the sub variation patterns (SH), but in this embodiment, all the production blocks (here 1 to 8) A dummy notice scenario (YS20) with “None” is provided, and it is possible to link the notice scenario (YS) to all the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (SH1 to 1404). The number assigned to each notice scenario (YS) is not limited to an integer multiple of 10, 100, or 1000, such as “4000”, “8000”, “10000”, and the like.

  The scenario table shown on the right side in FIG. 26A shows an example of a scenario table that can be selected when the lottery scenario “none” is obtained in the trump scenario lottery shown in FIG. It is not limited to this, and when the lottery result (KF0) of the trump scenario “none” is obtained in the trump scenario lottery (see FIG. 25), it is different from the one shown on the right side in FIG. It is also possible to use a scenario table for the trump card scenario “none”.

Furthermore, when the lottery result (KF1 to 13) for the trump card scenario “Yes” is obtained, the notice scenario lottery is switched to one of the scenario tables corresponding to the trump card scenario “Yes” based on the above-described promotion effect determination flag. Can be done.
<< SP scenario lottery >>

  The SP scenario lottery shown in FIG. 27 is based on the above-described variation group by reach (RH1 to 300 in the diagram on the right side in FIG. 27), and an example is shown in the diagram on the right side in FIG. One SP scenario is distributed among a plurality of SP scenarios (SS) shown.

  Here, on the left side of FIG. 27, a chart of “variation groups by reach” (RH1 to 300) is shown. The chart of “variation group by reach” shown on the left side of FIG. 27 is the same as the “variation group by reach” shown on the right side of FIG. This is because the SP scenario lottery is applied to reach, and it is considered that the SP scenario is distributed based on the “variation group by reach”, so that the sub-variation patterns 1 to 1404 (in FIG. 26A) Instead of the chart on the left side, the chart of “variable group by reach” is used.

  The chart of “SP scenario” on the right side of FIG. 27 shows an example of the SP scenario table related to reach. That is, in the SP scenario lottery, one SP scenario table is determined from a plurality of SP scenario tables. In the SP scenario table, columns of SP blocks 1 to 8 are arranged in the row direction, and individual SP scenarios (SS1 to SS5) are shown in the column direction.

  Among these, the SP blocks 1 to 8 arranged in the row direction are for determining a scenario for the SP reach effect, and the reach effect determined by the SP scenario lottery is assigned to the SP blocks 1 to 8. The main part is configured by SP reach production. And, these SP blocks 1 to 8 are named for the trend of the production contents, and “Buzzing A”, “Buzzing B”, “Buzzing C”, “Reach Contents”, “Strong Reach”, respectively. "System A", "Strong Reach System B", "Strong Reach System C", and "Strong Reach System D".

  As a characteristic lively effect related to the SP scenario lottery, for example, a reach line display is performed, and an effect of what the jackpot expectation level increases step by step (so-called “chance-up effect”) is output. For example, title display related to a story on production can be performed. In addition, as the above-mentioned “strong reach” effect, the so-called “chance-up effect” can be performed.

  The above-mentioned SP blocks 1 to 8 are the same as the blocks 1 to 8 (see the diagram on the right side in FIG. 26A) described for the above-mentioned notice scenario in that they constitute the contents of the production. The SP blocks 1 to 8 and the blocks 1 to 8 (see the diagram on the right side in FIG. 26 (a)) that describe the above-described notice scenario in that the contents are limited to the production contents after the reach is established. Is different. However, depending on the production pattern, the SP blocks 1 to 8 and the blocks 1 to 8 (refer to the diagram on the right side in FIG. 26A) described for the above-described notice scenario may be composed of blocks having the same contents. Good.

  The SP scenario SS1 in the chart on the right side of FIG. 27 is “None”, “Charge notice”, “Specific mission”, “None”, “None”, “None”, “None” in the order of SP blocks 1-8. “None”. This is because the SP scenario SS1 has “None” for SP block 1, “Charge notice” belonging to “Buzzing system A” for SP block 2, and “Specific mission” for SP block 3 belonging to “Buzzing system B” ", Indicating that the SP blocks 4 to 8 are" none ".

  Also, in the SP scenario table shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 27 (a), the SP scenario SS2 is in the order of SP blocks 1 to 8, “reach mini-game notice”, “charge notice”, “none”, “weak”. “Reach”, “Rescue reach mid-cliff”, “Rescue reach”, “None”, “None”. Furthermore, in the SP scenario table shown in the chart on the right side of FIG. 27, the SP scenario SS3 is the same as SS2 in the SP blocks 1 to 4, “reach mini-game notice”, “charge notice”, “none”, “weak”. “Reach”, and SP blocks 5 to 8 are “none”, “none”, “persuasive reach”, and “none”.

  Also, in the SP scenario table shown in the chart on the right side of FIG. 27, the SP scenario SS4 is the same as SS3 in the SP blocks 1 to 6, “reach mini-game notice”, “charge notice”, “none”, “weak”. “Reach”, “None”, and “None”, SP block 7 is “None”, and SP block 8 is “Specific cliff reach”. Furthermore, in the SP scenario table shown in the chart on the right side of FIG. 27, the SP scenario SS5 is similar to SS4 in the SP blocks 1 to 7, “reach mini-game notice”, “charge notice”, “none”, “weak”. “Reach”, “None”, “None”, “None”, and the SP block 8 is also “None”.

In addition, regarding the SP scenario table illustrated in FIG. 27, the relationship between the selection ratios (numbers) of each SP scenario (here, SS1 to SS5) and the reach-specific variation group (RH1 to 300) is determined. However, the illustration relating to the number of SP scenarios is omitted here.
<Variation lottery (Level 3)>

Next, “variation lottery” included in level 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. In this embodiment, the “variation lottery” refers to the result of the “reliability route lottery” in the hierarchy 1B shown in FIG. 24 from the announcement determined in the “notice scenario lottery” in the hierarchy 2 shown in FIGS. To be executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the “variation lottery” includes the notice variation lottery (see the chart such as “news notice lottery” on the right side in FIG. 28A) and the SP variation lottery (on the right side in FIG. 29A). (See chart). Hereinafter, a case where “news notice lottery” is performed as the notice variation lottery will be described as an example.
<< News notice lottery >>

  The news notice lottery shown in FIG. 28 is based on the above-described change group by additional information (FH1 to 18 in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 22), and an example is shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. One notice effect is distributed among a plurality of notices (NM1 to NM9) indicating the above. In FIG. 28, any news notice is selected from the “news notice M” (NM1-9) selected based on the above-described change group by additional information (FH1 to 18 in the chart on the right side in FIG. 22A). The example which distributes is shown. Here, the chart of “variable group by additional information” on the left side in FIG. 28A is the same as the chart of “variable group by additional information” described above (see the chart on the right side in FIG. 22A). .

  The “news notice” portion of the name of “news notice M” shown on the right side in FIG. 28A is the “news notice” (shown in the “notification scenario” chart on the right side in FIG. For example, it is shown that it is associated with the block 3 of YS1). Further, “M” in the name of “news notice M” is a medium trust among the degrees of reliability “L”, “M”, and “H” related to the reliability route lottery (see FIG. 24). It shows that it corresponds to the degree. That is, “news notice M” indicates “news notice” when “notice M” is selected in the reliability route lottery (see FIG. 24).

  The chart of “news notice M” shown on the right side of FIG. 28A shows nine types of news notices NM1 to NM9 belonging to “news notice M”. Here, the specific names and contents of the news notices NM1 to NM9 belonging to the “news notice M” are omitted so as not to complicate the explanation.

  Subsequently, the chart of FIG. 28B briefly explains the numerical value allocation (number) related to the distribution of the additional information fluctuation patterns FH1 to FH18 and the news notices NM1 to NM9 of FIG. It is described for this purpose. That is, in the chart of FIG. 28B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the above-described additional information fluctuation pattern, and the vertical axis (front) represents the news notices NM1 to NM9. In FIG. 28B, the descriptions of the additional information variation patterns FH9 to FH17 are omitted as “etc.”, respectively.

  Also, numerical values such as “32768”, “10000”, “2768”, “5000”, etc. in FIG. 28B are assigned to the news notices NM1-9 associated with the additional information variation patterns FH1-18. . FIG. 28B shows that, for example, the news notice NM1 is linked to the additional information variation pattern FH1 and the additional information variation group FH2.

  Further, in FIG. 28 (b), news announcements NM3, NM4, NM7-9 are associated with the additional information variation patterns FH3-5, respectively, and news announcements NM7-9 are associated with the additional information variation pattern FH6, respectively. It is shown that it is attached. FIG. 28B shows that news announcements NM4 and NM5 are associated with the additional information variation patterns F7 and F8, respectively, and the news announcement NM6 is associated with the additional information variation pattern F18. ing.

  In addition, the denominator related to the numbers of the news notices NM1 to NM9 shown in FIG. 28B is “32768” which is 2 to the 15th power. FIG. 28B shows that, for example, the news notice NM1 is selected at a rate of 100% (in a 1: 1 relationship) for the additional information-specific variation patterns FH1 and FH2. In FIG. 28B, for example, news announcements NM3, NM4, and NM7-9 are “10000/32768”, “2768/37268”, and “10000/37268” for the variation patterns FH3 to 5 for each additional information. , “5000/37268” and “5000/37268”.

  Further, in FIG. 28B, for example, news announcements NM7 to NM7-9 are selected at the ratios of “17768/32768”, “10000/37268”, and “5000/37268” for the variation pattern FH6 by additional information. It has been shown. Also, for other additional information-specific variation patterns, the associated predetermined news notice M is selected at a predetermined ratio.

Note that the relationship between the additional information fluctuation pattern and the news notice M described here is simplified so that the description does not become complicated. It is not always necessary to link any news notice M (NM1-9) to all the additional information fluctuation patterns FH1 to FH18. It is also possible not to perform the association. Further, the number assigned to each news notice M is not limited to an integer multiple such as “10”, “100”, or “1000” such as “5000”, “10000”, and “20000”.
<< SP variation lottery >>

  The SP variation lottery shown in FIG. 29 is based on the above-mentioned variation group by reach (RH1 to 300 in the diagram on the right side in FIG. 23), and an example is shown in the diagram on the right side in FIG. 29 using the random value of the variation pattern by reach as an argument. One SP reach is distributed among the plurality of SP reach (KH1 to 20) shown. FIG. 29 shows an example of allocating any rescue reach from the “rescue reach H” selected based on the aforementioned reach-specific variation group (RH 1 to 300 in the diagram on the right side in FIG. 23A). Yes. Here, the chart of “variable groups by reach” on the left side of FIG. 29A is the same as the chart of “variable groups by reach” described above (see FIG. 23A).

  The “rescue reach” portion of the name of “rescue reach H” shown on the right side in FIG. 29A is the “rescue reach” described above (shown in the “notification scenario” chart on the right side in FIG. For example, it is shown that it is associated with a block 7 of YS17). In addition, “H” in the name of “rescue reach H” is high reliability among the reliability degrees “L”, “M”, and “H” related to the reliability route lottery (see FIG. 24) described above. It shows that it corresponds to the degree. That is, “rescue reach H” indicates “rescue reach” when “reach H” is selected in the reliability route lottery (see FIG. 24).

  The chart of “rescue reach H” shown on the right side in FIG. 29A shows a plurality of types of rescue reach KH1 to 20 belonging to “rescue reach H”. In addition, each rescue reach is distinguished by an aspect (coloring, pattern, etc.) indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot and elements such as story development, but each rescue reach KH1 is not described here so as not to be complicated. Description of the details of the differences of ˜20 will be omitted.

  Subsequently, the chart of FIG. 29 (b) briefly explains the reach-specific variation pattern (RH) of FIG. 29 (a) and the allocation (number) of the numerical values related to the distribution of each rescue reach KH1-20. It is described for this purpose. That is, in the chart of FIG. 29B, the horizontal axis (front) represents the above-described variation pattern by reach, and the vertical axis (front side) represents each rescue reach KH1-20. In FIG. 29B, the description of reach-specific variation patterns 9 to 299 (RH 9 to 299) is omitted as “etc.”, respectively.

  Also, numerical values such as “32768”, “10000”, “2768”, “5000”, etc. in FIG. 29B are allocated to the rescue reach KH1-20 associated with the reach-specific variation patterns RH1-300. . FIG. 29B shows, for example, that the reach reach variation pattern RH1 and the reach reach variation pattern RH2 are associated with the rescue reach KH1.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 29B, rescue reach KH3, KH4, KH7, KH8, and KH20 are associated with the reach-specific variation patterns RH3 to 5, respectively, and rescue reach KH7, KH8, and KH20 are associated with the reach-specific variation pattern RH6. Are linked to each other. FIG. 29B shows that each reach reach variation pattern RH7 and RH8 is associated with rescue reach KH4 and KH5, and each reach reach variation pattern RH300 is associated with rescue reach KH6. ing.

  In addition, the denominator related to the numbers of the rescue reach KH1 to KH20 shown in FIG. 29B is “32768” which is 2 15. FIG. 29B shows that, for example, the rescue reach KH1 is selected at a rate of 100% (in a 1: 1 relationship) for the reach-specific variation patterns RH1 and RH2. In FIG. 29B, for example, for the reach-specific variation patterns RH3 to RH5, the rescue reach KH3, KH4, KH7, KH8, and KH20 are “10000/32768”, “2768/37268”, and “10000/37268”, respectively. ”,“ 5000/37268 ”, and“ 5000/37268 ”.

  Further, in FIG. 29B, for example, for the reach-specific variation pattern RH6, rescue reach KH7, KH8, and KH20 are selected in the ratios of “17768/32768”, “10000/37268”, and “5000/37268”, respectively. It has been shown that. And also about the other variation pattern according to reach | requirement, the predetermined | prescribed rescue reach H (KH1-20) linked | related is selected by a predetermined | prescribed ratio.

The relationship between the reach-by-reach variation pattern (RH) and the rescue reach H (KH) described here is simplified so as not to make the description complicated. Further, it is not always necessary to link the rescue reach H (KH) to all reach-specific variation patterns (RH). For example, the rescue reach H is not linked to some reach-specific variation patterns. It is also possible. Further, the number assigned to each rescue reach H is not limited to an integer multiple such as “10”, “100”, or “1000” such as “5000”, “10000”, and “20000”.
<Production example when the promotion effect determination flag is set>

  Next, an example of an effect when the above-described promotion effect determination flag is set will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, after executing the promotion execution notice display as the effect display based on the trump card scenario described above, the display of the promotion notice object is continued, and thereafter the expectation of the individual effects using the promotion notice object is increased. It is possible to perform an effect such as performing the effect.

  For example, FIGS. 30 to 32 schematically show an example of effects based on the trump card scenario. Among these, in the effect examples shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C, the card image 401 is displayed as a part of the notice effect based on the trump card scenario during the change period. Further, in the effect example of FIG. 30A, a state in which the card image 401 is acquired by the male character 402 who is the character who is presenting is displayed. Here, in FIGS. 30A to 30C, the characters “Trump” are written in the card image 401 to indicate that the card image 401 is used in the trump scenario.

  Further, the trump card represented by the card image 401 is thrown forward (to the player's side) by the male character 402 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 30B, a state in which the card image 401 is thrown forward of the male character 402 is shown by enlarging the card image 401. In the effect example shown in FIG. 30B, the male character 402 expresses content indicating that the trump card by the card image 401 is used.

  Here, in FIG. 30B, illustration of the fluctuation information display unit 195, the first hold number display part 196, the second hold number display part 197, the change information display 198, etc. is omitted. Actually, these displays may be deleted while an effect using the card image 401 is being performed. Further, when the display of the variation information display unit 195 or the like is continued while the effect using the card image 401 is being performed, the transparency of these images is lowered than usual so that the images are not noticeable. Good.

  Further, FIG. 30C shows whether or not the trump card has been used successfully. In the effect example of FIG. 30C, the card image 401 is reduced and remains in the lower right of the screen (display area 194), indicating that the trump card is valid. The card image 401 remains stationary on the screen, which indicates that the trump card has been stocked. Further, in the state where the trump card is stocked as shown in FIG. 30C, the card image 401 is not drawn so that the player can understand the promotion content, and the promotion is promoted to any kind of effect. It is not understood by the player.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a production example. For example, the card image 401 is drawn so that the content of the promotion can be understood by the player, and what kind of production is promoted to the player in advance. You may make it understand.

  Here, the appearance of the card image 401 is repeated a plurality of times, the trump card is stocked whenever the trump card is successfully used, and the greater the number of trump cards stocked, the higher the expectation level of the subsequent jackpot is adopted. It is also possible to do. FIG. 30 (c) shows an example of the content of the successful use of the trump card. For example, when the use of the trump card fails, the card image 401 of FIG. 30 (b) is thrown. After that, it is possible to perform such effects as fading out without stopping and disappearing from the screen.

  Next, based on FIGS. 31 and 32, the “expected expectation increase effect” that can be executed based on the trump card scenario will be described. First, FIG. 31 shows a case of weak reach with a relatively low expectation degree of big hit. In the production example of FIG. 31A, during the reach production, the production design 190 moves to the upper right of the screen, and the dialogue of the male character 402 is displayed as a telop in the white band 403 in the center of the screen. Has been. In this example, “Where are you going?” As an example of the dialogue of the male character 402.

  Further, the effect changes as shown in FIG. 31B, the card image 401 at the lower right of the screen is beaten and turned over, and the display of the promotion content drawn on the back side of the card image 401 is displayed. After that, it is enlarged and displayed. Here, in FIG. 31 (b), the card image 401 is written with the characters “Trump (Back)” to indicate that the trump is turned upside down.

  In addition, in the effect example of FIG. 31B, the background color of the telop changes to red or the like as shown by shading the band 403 that is the background of the telop, indicating that the big hit expectation is high. ing. At this time, the basic structure of the reach effect is the same as before the inversion of the card image 401 shown in FIG. 31A, and the flow of the reach effect is maintained. Note that the display mode of the background of the telop is not particularly limited as long as the expectation of the big hit is relatively high. Besides the red coloring, a rainbow-colored or pink animal pattern (such as a leopard pattern or a giraffe pattern) Etc. can be illustrated.

  Here, in the effect examples of FIGS. 31A and 31D, the display of the effect symbol 190 is continued. As a display mode of the effect symbol at this time, the transparency of the image of the effect symbol 190 is increased. Examples of thin display can be given. It is also conceivable to make the production symbol 190 transparent so that the player cannot visually recognize it.

  As described above, the advance notice display in which the card image 401 as the trump card appears is executed (see FIGS. 30A to 30C), and this card image 401 is used as the “elevation notice object”. . The display of the card image 401 is continued thereafter (see FIGS. 30 (c) to 31 (a)), and thereafter the expectation increasing effect of the individual effect using the card image 401 is executed (FIG. 30). 31 (b)). When the object of the card image 401, which is a trump card, appears as a promotion notice display and the trump card is used successfully, the presentation is promoted thereafter, and the player can expand the expectation of the big hit. .

  Next, based on FIGS. 32 (a) to (d), an example of the promotion effect related to the strong reach having a higher degree of jackpot expectation than the effect examples of FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b) will be described. In the effect example of FIG. 32, a predetermined effect indicating the opportunity for promotion is executed during another reach effect (such as weak SP reach). As the predetermined effect performed here, for example, a so-called freeze effect (an effect of temporarily stopping an image being displayed) can be exemplified. As a specific aspect of this freeze effect, FIG. 32 is superimposed on the paused image. For example, a so-called sandstorm image as shown in (a) can be displayed, and a so-called blackout display can be performed although illustration is omitted.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), a predetermined character (here, a female character) 404 appears, and this female character 404 further picks up the card image 401 displayed on the screen. Then, a new card image 405 is acquired. Then, a state in which the female character 404 throws the card image 405 forward is displayed (not shown), and the card image 405 is enlarged to fill the screen as shown in FIG.

After that, a display (SP reach introduction display) indicating the introduction of SP reach (here, “specific cliff reach”) as shown in FIG. 32D appears, and the display content relates to the SP reach that has been introduced. Production is developed. Here, in the SP reach introduction display shown in FIG. 32 (d), the image is configured in such a manner as to indicate that the degree of big hit expectation is high. And as an aspect which shows that a big hit expectation degree became high, the aspect which gave many red coloring, and the rare display aspect (rainbow color, an animal pattern, etc.) beyond red can be illustrated.
<Operational effects of the invention according to the present embodiment>

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the variation effect content determination process is executed in the sub-main board 301, and the variation effect content determination process is the sub variation pattern determination process. , Production scenario determination processing and individual production variation determination processing. Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the table expectation level determination process is executed before the above-described individual effect variation determination process is executed.

  Then, in the above-described effect scenario determination process, an effect scenario (which corresponds to the “notice scenario” in this embodiment) is determined. Furthermore, this production scenario includes a pre-reach production block and a post-reach production block that is executed after the occurrence of a reach. The production scenario determines the type and order of production that occurs until the production symbol 190 is confirmed and stopped. It has been.

  Therefore, the production can be advanced along the above-described production scenario, and even if the types of production such as notice and reach are increased, various productions can be executed in an orderly manner with the production scenario as an axis. Furthermore, the production scenario has a configuration composed of a plurality of production blocks, and it is possible to classify each production block in advance, for example, the early stage, middle stage, and final stage of production. Therefore, even if the number of types of effects such as notice and reach is increased, it is possible to prevent the flow of effects during the fluctuation time from becoming unforeseen and unpredictable, and the content of the effects should be adjusted in advance. Is easy.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the reliability route lottery (see FIG. 24) is performed, and in this reliability route lottery, the combination of reliability between the advance notice and the reach is determined in advance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by adjusting the combination of the reliability levels that can be determined, for example, so that there is no extreme decrease in the reliability levels.

  More specifically, by performing reliability route lottery, it is possible to adjust in advance (predetermined) the relationship between the jackpot expectation level related to the pre-reach and post-reach effects, and before reaching It is possible to prevent the effect executed at the same time and the effect executed after the reach from being unbalanced. In addition, the performance of the relatively high jackpot expectation degree (the effect with coloring such as red and rainbow colors) was performed in the production before the reach, but the relatively low jackpot expectation performance after the reach. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling negative feelings such as disappointment due to the execution of (coloring effects such as green and yellow).

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the lottery related to the production scenario (here, the trump card scenario lottery and the notice scenario lottery) and the reliability route lottery are performed together. It is possible to easily manage the production having a general context, and to prevent the occurrence of unbalance in the reliability of the production having the context as much as possible.

  Also, according to the present embodiment, the sub variation pattern is subdivided into a large number such as 1404, for example, and therefore the additional information variation pattern (FH) and reach variation pattern (RH) are 1: 1 to the sub variation pattern. Can be sorted according to the relationship. For this reason, for example, even if there are a large number of effect patterns in the development stage of the effect, the necessary individual effects can be called immediately by specifying the sub variation pattern. This makes it easy to confirm the production and shorten the product development period. In other words, the reason why the variation group by additional information (FH) and the variation pattern by reach (RH) are 1: 1 with the sub variation pattern is that the distribution based on the main variation pattern of the sub variation pattern is sufficient for a scenario of production. This is because variations can be provided, and it can be said to reduce the load of confirmation (debugging) at the time of design.

  Furthermore, the invention according to the present embodiment can be described as follows. For example, as a variety of lottery modes related to a pre-reach notice or an effect after the occurrence of reach, the number of effect patterns that can appear (from the start of change to the stop), the main change pattern (and / or It is conceivable that the number of sub-variation patterns) is 1: 1 and lottery variation patterns are selected for every variation from all the production patterns. However, in such a lottery mode, the amount of data (file amount) to be stored increases, the processing amount of the CPU related to the production is large (heavy), and the processing is slow.

  It is also possible to associate a plurality of effect patterns with one main variation pattern (and / or sub variation pattern), and perform a lottery by selecting a selection target to be associated with a situation. However, in order to perform various effects according to such a lottery mode, the number of timer interruptions required to determine the effect increases unless special measures are taken. Depending on the time allowed for the lottery of the production, it is possible that the lottery cannot be performed a sufficient number of times, and the production cannot be diversified as much as the production developer desires.

  However, like the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, after the sub-variation patterns are distributed based on the determined main variation pattern (see FIG. 21), the additional information-specific variation group (see FIG. 22) is further reached. By classifying what was compiled as a separate variable group (see FIG. 23), and performing a lower lottery (see FIGS. 24-29) based on these groups, without excessively drawing the lottery, Various production patterns can be configured.

  The invention according to the present embodiment can also be described as follows. For example, after a production scenario (here, a trump card scenario and a notice scenario) is determined based on a sub-variation pattern, a table by expectation level (lottery table related to notice and SP reach) used for lottery for each individual production is selected. Do.

  The reference reliability information is divided into two pieces of information (in this case, notice L to H and reach L to H) of the pre-reach notice group and the post-reach notice group, and the contents of the individual effects related to the notice and SP reach The lottery process for determining the combination (reliability route) of the pre-reach notice group and the post-reach notice group is performed (see FIG. 24). By configuring in this way, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the degree of expectation of effects executed in individual effects in each of the pre-reach notice group and the post-reach notice group.

  The present invention is not limited to the various embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the individual effect variation lottery shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the effect pattern is determined using the additional information variation pattern (FH1 to 18) and the reach variation pattern (RH1 to 300) as an argument. Since the fluctuation information patterns (FH1 to 18) and reach-specific fluctuation patterns (RH1 to 300) have a 1: 1 relationship with the sub fluctuation pattern, the lottery is executed using the sub fluctuation pattern as an argument (horizontal axis) in the production variation lottery. You may do it.

10 Pachinko machines, 50 game boards, 52 game areas, 53 main control display devices,
62 1st start prize opening, 63 2nd start prize opening, 91 1st big prize opening,
92 2nd prize opening, 102 main board, 104 sub board,
113 first win / fail judgment means, 117 second win / fail judgment means, 120 special game control means,
301 sub-main board, 302 sub-sub board, 501 CPU of main board,
521 CPU of the sub main board.

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Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for receiving an effect control command from the main control means and performing control processing according to the effect control command;
Effect display means for executing the effect display determined by the effect control means,
The main control means includes
When a game ball launched into the game area flows down the game area and enters the start port, a random number value for determining whether or not the lottery is determined and a variation pattern is obtained based on the game ball entering the start port. When the big hit lottery or the variation pattern lottery is performed using the acquired random number value, a special symbol for indicating the result of the big hit lottery is stopped after the variable display, and the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit Executes a special game capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player after the stop display of the special symbol,
If the start condition of the special symbol variation display is not satisfied even if the game ball wins the start opening, the special symbol hold storage information including the jackpot random number value is reserved and stored within a predetermined number,
The production control means includes
Based on the information related to the random number value transmitted from the main control means, the effect display means executes at least an effect symbol display that can be displayed in a variable display and a stop display related to the notification of the result of the big hit lottery. ,
There is a variation effect content determination process related to determination of at least a part of the effect content at the time of the variation display of the effect symbol,
The variation production content determination process is as follows:
Based on the information on the random number value, a sub variation pattern determination process for determining a sub variation pattern related to the flow of production until the stop display including the presence or absence of reach,
Based on the sub variation pattern determined in the sub variation pattern determination process, an effect scenario determination process for determining an effect scenario related to an effect that occurs until the effect symbol is stopped and displayed,
For each of the production scenarios determined in the production scenario determination process, there is provided an individual production variation determination process for determining individual production variations for notifying the jackpot expectation degree using a lottery table having different jackpot expectation degrees. And
The effect scenario determined in the effect scenario determination process includes a pre-reach effect block related to the stop display of the effect symbol or the occurrence of the reach, and an after reach effect block related to the occurrence of the reach. ,
Prior to the execution of the individual effect variation determination process, the table expectation degree related to the lottery table when the individual effect variation is determined for each of the effect block before reach and the effect block after reach. It has a table expectation level determination process determined by lottery ,
In the determination of the individual effect variation, the effect content to be executed is determined based on the effect scenario using the lottery table corresponding to the table expectation level determined in the table expectation level determination process for each effect scenario. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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