JP6629273B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit game advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is obtained in a symbol changing game. In the symbol variation game, a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given is executed.

  Among such pachinko machines, for example, as described in Patent Literature 1, a special effect for displaying a special image related to time counting, such as counting down a time until a notice effect is executed, is executed. It is disclosed, and it can be made to pay attention to the time until the notice effect is executed by executing the special effect.

JP 2013-140 A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to enhance the interest in the game by increasing the effect of the special effect.
The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional technology, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem, in a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol changing game, includes an effect executing unit that executes an effect. executing means can execute the special effect of displaying the special image regarding counting of time, the running special announcement attraction when displayed as a result special image special counted in a special effect, the special effect is There is a first special effect and a second special effect. The first special effect does not execute the specific effect during the execution of the specific symbol changing game, and the predetermined symbol changing game before the specific symbol changing game. After the specific effect is executed during the execution of the specific symbol changing game, or during the execution of the predetermined symbol changing game, a special image for starting counting time is displayed. The second special effect is an effect in which, after executing the specific effect during the execution of the specific symbol variation game, displaying a special image that starts counting time during the execution of the specific symbol variation game, The special notice effect is an effect of starting execution at the same timing during execution of the specific symbol variation game in both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. The effect content of the special notice effect is common effect content in both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. A first specific effect that is executed over the first effect time, and a second specific effect that is executed over a predetermined second effect time longer than the first effect time. The production is After executing the first specific effect for the first effect time during the execution of the symbol variation game, a special time counting is started during the execution of the specific symbol variation game or during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. When displaying an image and after executing the second specific effect for the second effect time during execution of the predetermined symbol change game, during execution of the specific symbol change game or execution of the predetermined symbol change game There is a case of displaying a special image that starts counting the time during, the second special effect, the over from a prescribed timing during execution of the specific symbol variable game to the first effect the time the (1) When the special effect is executed and a special image for starting time counting is displayed when the execution of the first specific effect is completed, or when a specified timing during execution of the specific symbol change game is reached. Perform et second presentation time to the second specific effect over a production which the second specific effect execution displays a special image that starts counting the time upon completion of the first effect the time is a period shorter predetermined time compared to the second demonstration time at the special announcement attraction, the second special effect to the case of the first specific effect by the second special effect is executed In both the case where the second specific effect is executed and the case where the execution is started at the same timing, the special image is displayed when the first specific effect is executed in the second special effect . In this case, it is an image that starts counting time from the time longer than the predetermined time than when the second special effect is displayed in the second special effect . And

As for the gaming machine, the specific effect includes a third specific effect, and the first special effect executes the first specific effect over the first effect time during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game. Executing the third specific effect when the execution of the first specific effect ends during the execution of the predetermined symbol changing game, and executing the third specific effect during the execution of the specific symbol changing game or the predetermined symbol changing game. When displaying a special image that starts counting time when the execution of the third specific effect is completed, and executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. Executing the third specific effect when the execution of the second specific effect ends during the execution of the predetermined symbol changing game, and executing the third specific effect during the execution of the specific symbol changing game or the predetermined symbol changing game. 3rd specific production Execution may be configured to have a case of displaying a special image that starts counting the time when finished.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the special effect has a third special effect, and the special notice effect has a first special notice effect and a degree of advantage expected to be given a more advantageous state than the first special notice effect. There is a lower second special announcement attraction, the presentation execution section, first run a special announcement attraction when the first special image in the special effect appears as a counting result of special, in the second special effect special image executes the first special announcement effect when displayed as a counting result of the special second to perform special announcement attraction when special image in the third special effect appears as a counting result of the special, the special image, when said first displayed in special effect and the second special effect is an image starts counting the time from a long time than that displayed in the third special effect configuration It may be.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest to a game can be aimed at.

The figure which shows a pachinko gaming machine typically. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the time until super-reach effect is performed. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. The figure which shows a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows a 1st timer effect determination process. The figure which shows a 2nd timer effect determination process. The figure which shows the effect pattern of a timer effect. The figure which shows the kind of introduction effect. The figure which shows a timer effect control process. (A)-(k) The figure which shows the execution aspect of a timer effect. (A)-(i) The figure which shows the execution aspect of a timer effect. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows a timer effect determination process.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls (game media) are fired toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in illuminant (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing by the illuminant. The decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing light (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as voices of people and animals, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 where the player can operate it. The operation button 19 is used, for example, for an effect.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to a player. The information display device 22 reports various types of information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display section 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “special symbol variation game”. Special game ". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result (specific display result) and a loose symbol as a loss display result. . In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the big hit is made by the player. In the special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player has lost.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and a jackpot game is given after the end of the special game. In other words, the big hit game is given after the end of the special game that has won the big hit lottery. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be acquired.

  In the present embodiment, a variable interval time (in the present embodiment, as a time from the end of the special game after the special symbol is determined and stopped and the start of the next special game or the start of the big hit game). 0.5 s). That is, the variable interval time is a time period from the end of the current special game to the start of the next special game or the start of the big hit game.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. First special hold display 2
2c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended to be recognized because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of times of the first special game on hold is referred to as “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that allows recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution has been suspended, because the suspension condition has been fulfilled but the execution condition has not been fulfilled yet. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special held number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively “4”.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display section 22e can execute a normal symbol change game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display unit 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize that the normal hit is achieved. In a base game, when a normal out-of-usage symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-usage pattern has occurred. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol winning lottery is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and a normal winning game is provided after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of times of the normal game whose execution is suspended to be recognized, because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary reservations is “4”.

Next, the gaming board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the front side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 on which various decorations are provided at substantially the center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. Note that the center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as effect executing means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 performs, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect).

  In the present embodiment, examples of the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect design variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering game is performed with the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) in predetermined directions.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. When a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, a symbol combination that is lost according to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a portion of the effect symbol is different from the effect symbols of the other columns, such as “787” or “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is fluctuated and displayed.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a fluctuating manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character and the effect of the effect design are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball having entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the first starting sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects a game ball entering the first starting port 28 (a game ball entering the first starting port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the second starting sensor SE2 as the second detecting means detects a game ball entering the second starting port 29 (a game ball entering the second starting port 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary variable member 30 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary actuator A1 for operating the ordinary variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. As described above, the normally variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can take the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as a special detecting means detects a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 (a game ball entering the special winning opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special entrance opening can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased as compared to the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 29. (Easy state, ball entry rate improved state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control for changing the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes controlling the number of times of opening the normal variable member 30 in one normal hitting game to be larger than that in the low base state, and opening one time of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hitting game. At least one of the controls for setting the time longer than in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. Note that the ordinary hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which a game ball is hard to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining a fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time (for example, the average fluctuation time) of the special game shorter than in the low base state. When performing the special symbol fluctuation time reduction control, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-fluctuation time shortened state” for a special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. A gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “low-probability-high-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “high-probability-high base state”.

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit big hit symbols. The types of the jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after a lapse of the opening time, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are performed. The round game is performed with the upper limit being the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (10 in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the special winning opening 31 or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process ends when the condition is satisfied. In other words, the end condition in which each of a plurality of round games is ended includes a first end condition in which the number of game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and a condition in which the game ball enters the special winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Specifically, the large winning opening 31 is opened when the round game is started and is closed when the round game is finished. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the last round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 big hit symbols are the symbol ZA, and 35 big hit symbols are the symbol ZB. , Respectively. In addition, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of big hit symbols become symbols Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols become symbols Zb. Classified. Hereinafter, the type of the big hit is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the type of the big hit symbol. Also, the type of the big hit game given based on the big hit type is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the big hit symbol type.

  As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, eight times less than 16 times are set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of big hit games.

  As the game state given after the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, as the game state given after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is given and a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) of the special game is given. The high base state is provided until the game is completed or until the jackpot game is provided before the upper limit number of special games is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and to 451/65536 (about 1/145) in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game is 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). I have. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. "15" is set when the game is detected, and "5" is set when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various kinds of processing, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs processing for executing a display effect by the effect display device 27, a light-emitting effect by the decorative lamp 17, and a sound effect by the speaker 18.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Note that the variation pattern may not be information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

  The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content for ultimately deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. In the outlier variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content that finally derives an outlier symbol combination without a reach effect or through a reach effect is defined.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data on the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data relating to sound effects on the speaker 18.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. A sub-control CPU 41a,
The decorative lamp 17 is connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) that can specify the updated first reserved number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  The main control is performed when no game ball is in the first starting port 28, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When no game ball has entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a big hit game is not in progress and is not in a special game, but makes a negative determination in a big hit game or a special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the second special reservation number is equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is equal to or more than “1”. When the first special reservation number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out from the main control RAM 40c the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. When reading out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a jackpot lottery (judgment determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs a jackpot lottery in response to a game ball entering the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29 corresponds to a jackpot lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to win a big hit is made based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the big hit determination value corresponding to the current probability state. The determination as to whether or not to win a big hit may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined big hit symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and provide information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, the game start command includes a first game start command for instructing the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game, and a start of an effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is an instructed second game start command, which is information that can specify which variation pattern of the special game is to be based on.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a lost symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When determining a lost symbol derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined lost symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol or the loss symbol based on the result of the subtraction of the second special reserve number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), and the result of the big hit lottery (big hit judgment). A change pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures a variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs, when the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing has elapsed, a stop of the variation of the effect symbol, and information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game information). (Indicated as an end command) in the output buffer.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a jackpot lottery of the first special game in response to the ball entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28, and respond to the ball entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29. The jackpot lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives the big hit game by executing the big hit processing.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (big hit type), and starts a round game. After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

  Further, every time the round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) in the output buffer. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in an output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving the big hit game to the big hit game in an advantageous state advantageous to the player corresponds to the advantageous state giving means.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the high probability state when the big hit game ends, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value which can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the big hit game is to be controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is finished, stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. In addition, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) to the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the low base state is to be controlled with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the low probability state to the main probability state flag when starting the big hit game. In addition, when giving the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the state is controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that the state is the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that control to the high-probability state is performed in the main-probability state flag, information that can specify that the state is the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high-probability state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can specify the low base state is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, an effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbol by the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that an out-of-reach symbol combination including reach (for example, “787”) is satisfied when the reach effect execution condition is satisfied and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is determined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect has been determined. In addition, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination by the determined effect symbol when a predetermined timing comes after the effect game is started, and the symbol combination by the determined effect symbol upon the input of the game end command. Is derived. The sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the round end command, the round effect is ended. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, a game state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low probability state or the high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Upon input of the low base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Upon input of the high base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit occurs. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP15, HP16, and HP54 are defined as the big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP13, HP14, and HP53 are defined as the off-reach fluctuation patterns (indicated as “outside R” in the figure), and the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 are respectively defined as the off-state fluctuation patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 to HP16 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP51 to HP54 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state.

  The change pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state is a change pattern that shortens the change time of the change pattern HP11. The change patterns that can be selected in the high base state include a change pattern HP52 that further reduces the change time of the change pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened is more easily determined than in the low base state.

  The variation patterns HP13 and HP15 are variation patterns in which a first super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14 and HP16 are variation patterns in which a second super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP53 and HP54 are variation patterns in which a third super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR3”) effect is executed. The SR1 effect is an effect that evolves into SR1 after a reach is formed. The SR2 effect is an effect that evolves into SR2 after a reach is formed. The SR3 effect is an effect that evolves into SR3 after a reach is formed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern that becomes a deviation in the low base state (a deviation variation pattern and a deviation reach variation pattern) is determined, when the value of a random number used to determine the variation pattern is “0” to “220”, the deviation variation is determined. The patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “221” to “249”, the out-of-reach reach variation pattern HP13 is out of position when the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “250” or “251”. The reach variation pattern HP14 is selected.

  When the big hit variation pattern is determined in the low base state, when the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is “0” to “130”, the variation pattern HP15 determines that the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is “ When the number is “131” to “251”, the variation pattern HP16 is selected.

In the case where a variation pattern that becomes an outlier in the high base state (an outlier variation pattern and an outreach reach variation pattern) is determined, the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “0” to “
235 ", the out-of-position variation patterns HP51 and HP52 are selected. When the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is “236” to “251”, the out-of-way reach variation pattern HP53 is selected. When the big hit variation pattern is determined in the high base state, the variation pattern HP54 is selected.

  As described above, the SR1 to SR3 effects are executed both when the big hit variation pattern is determined and when the out-of-reach reach variation pattern is determined, thereby suggesting the big hit expectation. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined such that the big hit expectation is higher when the SR2 effect is executed than when the SR1 effect is executed. In other words, the reach effect includes an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect having a lower jackpot expectation than the SR2 effect.

  Further, when the deviation fluctuation pattern is determined in the low base state, the total number of special reservations after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special reservation number after subtraction and the second special reservation number after subtraction, is “0” to “ When "2", the variation pattern HP11 is selected, and when the total number of special reservations after subtraction is "3" to "7", the variation pattern HP12 is selected. Similarly, when the deviation fluctuation pattern is determined in the high base state, the total number of special reservations after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special reservation number after subtraction and the second special reservation number after subtraction, is “0”. When the number is from “4” to “4”, the variation pattern HP51 is selected, and when the total number of special reservations after subtraction is from “5” to “7”, the variation pattern HP52 is selected. In other words, the change time of the special game is one of a plurality of kinds of change times in accordance with the number of special holds that are held at the start of the execution of the special game (the number of hold of the special game).

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 to HP16, HP53, and HP54 are determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern in the same manner regardless of the number of special reservations after the subtraction. You. That is, when the SR1, SR2, and SR3 effects are performed in the special game, the SR1, SR2, and SR3 effects are performed in the special game regardless of the number of special reservations at the start of the execution of the special game. At the same timing. In the present embodiment, a super reach effect such as an SR1 effect or an SR2 effect corresponds to a special notice effect, an SR2 effect corresponds to a first special notice effect, and an SR1 effect corresponds to a second special notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed in the special game, the sub-control ROM 41b executes the SR1 effect after the execution of the special game is started. 18 s is stored as the time until it evolves. In the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed in the special game, 24 s is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b as the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the execution of the SR2 effect. . For this reason, when the game start command indicating the variation patterns HP13 to HP16 is input, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect. .

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 can execute a timer effect as a special effect. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is an effect that counts the time until various SR effects are executed. Specifically, the timer effect in the present embodiment is an effect that counts the time until the SR1 effect is executed and the time until the SR2 effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effects include an introduction effect until the counting of the timer is started and a counting effect for counting the timer.

The introduction effect is an effect that can specify the execution of the timer effect, but can specify that the execution of the counting effect has not been started yet. In particular, as the introductory effect in the present embodiment, an introductory image that can specify that the execution of the timer effect has been started and a preparation image that can specify that it is before the counting effect is executed is displayed.

  The counting effect is an effect that is executed after the introduction effect ends, and is an effect that counts time. In particular, the counting effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which the timer value is identifiably displayed on the effect display device 27. After the timer value is displayed as the counting start time when counting is started, the counting effect starts from the counting start time. This is an effect in which the timer value is subtracted and the timer value becomes “0”. In addition, various SR effects may be executed when the timer value becomes “0” in the counting effect. That is, the timer effect is an effect in which a timer image relating to counting time is displayed, and when the timer value is displayed as “0”, various SR effects are executed. As described above, the introduction image, the preparation image, and the timer value (image that can specify the timer value) correspond to a special image relating to time counting, and the counting result in which the timer value is displayed as “0” is the special counting result. Is equivalent to In this embodiment, when the timer value is subtracted and the timer value becomes “0”, a special counting result is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timer value is added and the timer value is A special counting result may be obtained when a specific value (for example, “1000”) is reached.

  Further, the timer effect in the present embodiment may be executed during one special game, or may be executed across a plurality of consecutive special games. Specifically, when it is determined that the special game whose execution is suspended is a special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, the timer effect is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game to be executed is the special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, the timer effect is executed during the special game (during one special game). You. Hereinafter, a timer effect performed over a plurality of consecutive special games may be referred to as a “first timer effect”, and a timer effect performed in one special game may be referred to as a “second timer effect”.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed, and the first reserved image indicating the first special reserved number is displayed as “4”. . Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "3". In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 during execution of the special game, the first reserved image is displayed as "4". Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol that has been variably displayed is fixedly stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "3". In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introductory image (the COUNT image in the present embodiment) that can specify the start of the timer effect is started, and the timer effect (the introductory effect of the timer effect) is started. ) Is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 5F, when the display of the first introduction image ends, a third introduction image (READY image in the present embodiment) is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol which has been variably displayed is fixedly displayed as a lost symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 5 (h), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "2". In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the counting start time (for example, “24 s”) is displayed as a timer value, and then the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image whose timer value can be specified is displayed is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol which has been variably displayed is fixedly displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "1". In this case, an additional effect is executed in which an additional time (for example, “12 s”) is added (added) to the timer value continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol which has been variably displayed is fixedly displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Will be erased. In this case, an additional effect is executed in which an additional time (for example, “12 s”) is added (added) to the timer value continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the reach, and after forming the reach, as shown in FIG. When the timer value that has been subtracted is displayed as “0”, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol which has been variably displayed is fixedly displayed as a lost symbol combination, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). , May be displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

In addition to the timer effect (first timer effect) over a plurality of consecutive special games, a timer effect (second timer effect) may be executed in one special game.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first hold image indicating the first special hold number is displayed as “1”, and the effect symbols are fixed and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Will be erased. In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image that can specify the start of the timer effect is started, and the execution of the timer effect (the introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the display of the first introduction image ends, the count start time (for example, “21 s”) is displayed as the timer value without displaying the third introduction image. , The timer value is subtracted from the count start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image whose timer value can be specified is displayed is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the reach, and after forming the reach, as shown in FIG. When the timer value that has been subtracted is displayed as “0”, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol which has been variably displayed is fixedly displayed as a lost symbol combination, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). , May be displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7F, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the second introductory image (a special COUNT image in this embodiment) that can specify the start of the execution of the timer effect is started. In some cases, execution of a timer effect (introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. Such a second introductory image is an introductory image that is displayed with a different display time and different display content compared to the first introductory image, but is not limited thereto, and may be displayed with the same display content, for example. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), when the display of the second introduction image is completed, the count start time (for example, “19s”) is displayed as the timer value without displaying the third introduction image. Later, it is displayed that the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image whose timer value can be specified is displayed is started.

  Next, the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the reach, and after the reach is formed, as shown in FIG. Is displayed, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol which has been variably displayed is fixedly displayed as a lost symbol combination, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). , May be displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

  In this embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in one special game, when the counting effect for counting the time until the timing at which the same SR effect is executed is executed, the first introduction effect is executed. Or the second introduction effect is executed, the counting start time of the timer value differs. As a specific example, when counting the time until the timing at which the same SR2 effect is executed, when the first introduction effect (effect time “3 s”) is executed, “21 s” is replaced by the second When the introduction effect (effect time “5 s”) is executed, “19 s” is the counting start time.

  Here, a prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by a result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is completed, when the first special hold number is not the upper limit number and the game ball enters the first starting port 28 as a trigger. This pre-reading command setting process determines whether or not various random numbers acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value, in the special game corresponding to the entry. This is a process of determining (prior to) execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a determines that the first special hold number is the upper limit value, the high base state, or the high base state from the high base state to the low base state for a predetermined number of times (for example, For example, in the case of a special game (four times), it is determined whether the regulation condition is satisfied (step S101). If the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition has not been satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired when the first starting port 28 enters the ball. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special reserved number when a game ball enters the first starting port 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28 and specifies whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot determination matches the shared jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used in the jackpot lottery matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not the player is in the high probability state, or whether the value of the random number matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state. , Regardless of whether the state is the high probability state or not.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28, and, based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit Type).

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads a value of a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern acquired when the first starting port 28 enters the ball, and based on the read value, in a case where the random number is lost, a reach state is formed. Or not, and the type of the reach effect (SR1 effect and SR2 effect) are specified. In the present embodiment, regardless of the first special hold number and the second special hold number, whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is determined is determined. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads a value of a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern acquired when the first starting port 28 enters the ball, and, based on the read value, determines a type of reach effect in a case of a big hit. And

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this manner. Specifically, the pre-reading command includes the current first special hold number, whether or not to win the jackpot according to whether or not the state is in the high probability state, the type of the jackpot in the case of a jackpot, and the case of a miss In this case, whether or not the variation pattern in which the reach state is formed is determined, the type of the reach effect is a command that can be specified.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines at least whether or not the first special game corresponding to the entering ball becomes a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entering ball at the time of entering the first starting port 28. Generate an identifiable look-ahead command. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current special hold number, whether or not to be a big hit, the type of big hit, whether or not to reach reach fluctuation, and the type of reach effect, and in a high probability state, It can be said that the information can specify whether to win the lottery. As described above, the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information generating unit.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when a pre-read command is output, the first pending number command is output before the pre-read command is output.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command and the first reserved number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first special reserved number from the pre-read command and substitutes the pre-read command in accordance with the first special reserved number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the first special hold number is specified by the pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the pre-read command for each first special game.

  Next, a first timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The first timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. In addition, the first timer effect determination process is executed when a prefetch command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the input prefetch command (step S111), and determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. A timer effect execution lottery process is executed (step S112).

In this case, assuming that a prefetch command having the same first special hold number has been input, a higher probability is obtained when a prefetch command that results in a jackpot is input than when a prefetch command that causes a loss reach fluctuation is input. To win the first timer effect execution lottery. In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command that causes an out-of-focus change is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. As described above, the jackpot expectation degree can be specified based on whether or not the first timer effect is executed.

  The lottery probability of the first timer effect execution lottery is set such that the big hit expectation is higher when the first special hold number is larger than when the first special hold number is smaller. As a specific example, assuming that a look-ahead command having a big hit is input, the first special hold number is “3” when a pre-read command whose first special hold number is “4” is input. The first timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the look-ahead command is input. Assuming that a prefetch command that results in a jackpot is input, a prefetch command whose first special hold number is "2" is input when a prefetch command whose first special hold number is "3" is input. Wins the first timer effect execution lottery with a higher probability than when it is performed. In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command whose first special hold number is “1” is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. As described above, the jackpot expectation degree can be specified by the number of executions of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed, and the larger the number of executions of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed, The big hit expectation is higher than when the number of executions of the first special game in which the one-timer effect is executed is small.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S113). When it is not determined that the first timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first timer effect determination process.

  When it is determined that the first timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect effect including the effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command and the type of the introduction effect of the first timer effect. The contents are determined (step S114).

  As will be described in detail later, in this process, when a prefetch command whose first special hold number is “4” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect patterns of the first timer effect as effect patterns TEP411, TEP421, TEP422, One of TEP431 and TEP432 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When the prefetch command whose first special hold number is “3” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any of the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the first timer effect. I do. When the prefetch command whose first special hold number is “2” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP211 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the first timer effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect, or to execute the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect, as the type of the introduction effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the first timer effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the third introduction effect is to be executed as the type of the introduction effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is not necessary to determine whether to execute the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect, and not to execute the third introduction effect.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determined content related to the first timer effect in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S115), and ends the first timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify, in addition to the effect pattern of the first timer effect and the type of the introduction effect, the timer effect execution number counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c to specify the number of times of the special game to execute the timer effect. Important information (any of “2” to “4”) is stored. The timer effect execution number counter is a counter that is decremented in accordance with the execution of the special game, and can specify the number of executions of the special game in which the timer effect is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game based on the prefetch command.

  Further, since the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the executing flag to be valid, and ends the first timer effect determination process. When the execution of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command ends, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the running flag to invalid. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to a special effect determination unit.

  Next, a second timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. Further, the second timer effect determination process is executed in response to the input of the game start command in the low base state.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a specific variation pattern based on the input game start command (step S121). In the present embodiment, as the specific variation pattern, variation patterns HP13 to HP16 in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed are defined. When it is not determined that the variation pattern is the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination processing.

  If it is determined that the current variation pattern is the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the running flag is set to be valid (step S122). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the first timer effect has already been executed by determining whether the running flag is set to be valid. When determining that the running flag is set to be valid, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  When it is not determined that the running flag is set to be valid, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. The process is executed (Step S123).

  In this case, when the input game start command is a game start command that causes a big hit, the second timer effect execution is performed with a higher probability than when the input game start command is a game start command that causes a loss reach. Win the lottery. Thus, the big hit expectation can be specified by whether the second timer effect is executed or not. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special reservations when the game start command is input.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S124). When it is not determined that the second timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  When it is determined that the second timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the timer effect including the effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command and the type of the introduction effect of the second timer effect. Is determined (step S125).

As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP111 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the second timer effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect as the type of the introduction effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the second timer effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the third introduction effect is to be executed as the type of the introduction effect, but is not limited thereto. It may be determined whether to execute the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect, or to execute the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the determined contents regarding the second timer effect (step S126), and ends the second timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify, in addition to the effect pattern of the second timer effect and the type of the introduction effect, the number of special games for executing the timer effect in the timer effect execution number counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Important information ("1") is stored. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game based on the game start command. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to a special effect determination unit.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, a description will be given of the effect pattern of the timer effect and the type of the introduction effect of the timer effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns of the timer effect. In the effect pattern of the timer effect, conditions for executing the timer effect (the number of special games, etc.) are defined. In particular, the condition for the introduction effect of the timer effect and the counting effect of the timer effect are executed. The condition and the counting start time of the timer effect are defined. The effect patterns of the timer effect are classified into an effect pattern of a first timer effect based on a look-ahead command and an effect pattern of a second timer effect based on a game start command.

  The effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command includes an effect pattern TEP111, and in a special game before a special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed (indicated as “target change” in the figure). This is an effect pattern in which a timer effect is executed in a special game in which a timer effect is not executed but an SR1 effect or an SR2 effect is executed. Hereinafter, the special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed is referred to as “target special game”. In addition, a special game before the target special game is referred to as a “non-target special game”, and a non-target special game that is one to three times before the target special game is simply referred to as a “one to three non-target special games” Special game ".

  The second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111 is an effect in which a counting effect is executed after the introduction effect is executed in the target special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect, and the effect time of the introduction effect (FIG. In this case, the difference from “introduction”) is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the introduction effect ends in the target special game.

  The effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is “2” includes an effect pattern TEP211. The effect pattern TEP211 includes two consecutive non-target special games and one target special game. This is an effect pattern in which the first timer effect is executed in the special game of the time.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP211 is an effect in which an introductory effect is executed in the previous non-target special game, and then a counting effect is executed in the target special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP211, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is defined as the counting start time. . Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP211, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the target special game is started.

  The effect patterns of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special reservation number is “3” include effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322, which are composed of two non-target special games and target special games. This is an effect pattern in which a timer effect is executed in three consecutive special games.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is an effect in which an introductory effect is executed in the non-target special game two times before and the non-target special game one time before, and then a counting effect is executed in the target special game. It is. Particularly, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is defined as the counting start time. . Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the target special game is started.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is an effect in which, after an introductory effect has been performed in the non-target special game two times before, a counting effect is executed in the one-time non-target special game and the target special game. is there. In particular, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321, the time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game (shown as "previous fluctuation" in the figure). The sum of the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect in the target special game is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322 is an effect in which an introductory effect is executed in the non-target special game two times before and a count effect is executed in the non-target special game and the target special game one time before. is there. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 or SR2 effect in the target special game is set as the counting start time. Stipulated. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, when the execution of the target special game is started, a period from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game. An additional effect (shown as “addition” in the figure) is performed in which the additional time is added.

  The effect patterns of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is “4” include effect patterns TEP411, TEP421, TEP422, TEP431, and TEP432, and three non-target special games and target special games This is an effect pattern in which a timer effect is executed in four consecutive special games composed of the following.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP411 is performed after the introductory effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before, the non-target special game two times before, and the non-target special game one time before, This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in the special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP411, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is defined as the counting start time. . Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP411, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the target special game is started.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421 is such that after an introductory effect is performed in the non-target special game three times before and the non-target special game two times before, the first non-target special game and the target special game This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421, the time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game, and the target special game, The sum of the time from the start until the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422 is such that after the introductory effect has been executed in the non-target special game three times before and the non-target special game two times before, the first non-target special game and the target special game one time ago Is an effect in which a counting effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 or SR2 effect in the target special game is set as the counting start time. Stipulated. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game starts. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, when the execution of the target special game is started, a period from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game. An additional effect of adding only time is performed.

  In the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before, the non-target special game two times before, the non-target special game one time before, and the target special game This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 or SR2 effect in the target special game is set as the counting start time. Stipulated. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game two times before is started. Also, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started, two times before the start of the non-target special game and one time before An additional effect is executed in which the additional time is added until the non-target special game is started. Also, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, when the execution of the target special game is started, a period from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game. An additional effect of adding only time is performed.

In the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before, the non-target special game two times before, the non-target special game one time before, and the target special game This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, the provisional time from the start of the non-target special game two times before to the start of the target special game, and the target special game Is defined as the counting start time, which is the sum of the time from when the game is started to when the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game two times before is started. Also, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, an additional effect may be executed when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started. In this case, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the two previous non-target special games to the start of the previous non-target special game and the provisional time, the difference An additional effect of only adding is performed. In addition, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, an additional effect may be executed when the execution of the target special game is started. In this case, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the provisional time, an additional effect of adding the difference to the provisional time May be executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games, the timer effect is also executed during the variable interval time set between the consecutive special games. The Rukoto.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the introduction effects include a first introduction effect, a second introduction effect, and a third introduction effect. The first introductory effect and the second introductory effect are effects in which the start of the timer effect can be specified, and the effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the execution of the timer effect (introduction effect) has started. It is. In the sub-control ROM 41b, 3 s is stored as an effect time of the first introduction effect, and 5 s is stored as an effect time of the second introduction effect. The first introduction effect and the second introduction effect are effects performed in different effect modes.

  The third introduction effect is an effect capable of specifying the preparation of the counting effect of the timer effect, and is executed after the execution of the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect is completed and before the execution of the introduction effect is completed. It is a possible production. In particular, the third introduction effect is an introduction effect that is executed in the non-target special game when the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command is executed, and is the target effect when the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command is executed. This is an introduction effect that is not executed in the target special game when the special game or the second timer effect based on the game start command is executed.

  Next, the timer effect control process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This timer effect control process is a process for executing a timer effect based on a game start command. The timer effect control process is executed when a game start command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special game is a target for executing the introduction effect (step S131). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the decision contents stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and determines whether or not the special game is to be subjected to the introduction effect. Is determined.

  Here, the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the type of the introductory effect, and “3” is stored in the timer effect execution number counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect in the non-target special game two times earlier among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed, and then executes the third introduction effect. Is to be executed, and it is determined that this is a special game for which the introduction effect is to be executed.

  Next, a specific example of the case where the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect as the type of the introductory effect, and “2” is stored in the timer effect execution number counter, respectively. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the third introduction effect is to be executed in the non-target special game immediately before the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed. It is determined that the game is a special game to be executed.

  On the other hand, when the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the type of the introductory effect, and "1" is stored in the timer effect execution counter, respectively. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is to be executed in the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed, and the special effect for which the introduction effect is to be executed is specified. The game is not determined.

  If it is not determined that the special game is to be the execution target of the introduction effect, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S134 without executing steps S132 and S133. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game is the special game for which the introduction effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determination content stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10). , The type of the introduction effect is specified (step S132). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the image data corresponding to the specified type of the introduction effect from the sub-control ROM 41b, and causes the effect display device 27 to display the image corresponding to the specified type of the introduction effect, and executes the introduction effect. (Step S133), and the process proceeds to step S134.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game is a special game for starting a counting effect (step S134). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the decision contents stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and determines whether or not the special game is to start the counting effect. Will be done.

  Here, the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the type of the introductory effect, and “3” is stored in the timer effect execution number counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect in the non-target special game two times earlier among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, and then executes the third introduction effect. Is performed, and it is not determined that the game is a special game for starting the counting effect.

  On the other hand, a specific example in which the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the type of the introductory effect, and “2” is stored in the timer effect execution number counter, respectively. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is to be executed in the non-target special game one time before among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed. It is determined that this is a special game to be started.

  Further, a specific example in which the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of the introduction effect, and “1” is stored in the timer effect execution number counter, respectively. Will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is to be executed in the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, and the previous non-target special game is executed. Since the counting effect is started, it is not determined that the game is a special game for starting the counting effect.

When it is not determined that the game is the special game for starting the counting effect, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S137 without executing steps S135 and S136. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is a special game for starting the counting effect, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10). Then, the timer value for starting the counting is specified (step S135). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the image data corresponding to the timer value from the sub-control ROM 41b so as to subtract the timer value from the specified counting start time, and displays the image corresponding to the specified timer value on the effect display device 27. For example, a counting effect execution control process for executing the counting effect is performed (step S136), and the process proceeds to step S137. In the present embodiment, by executing the counting effect execution control process, the execution of the counting effect is started, and the timer value is decremented as time elapses.

  Here, the effect pattern TEP322 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the type of the introductory effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution number counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect in the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322 is executed, over the previous non-target special game and the target special game. Specifies that a counting effect is to be executed. The sub control CPU 41a reads the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and starts counting the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. The time is specified and stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, when the execution of the target special game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the specified counting start time. When the effect patterns TEP211, TEP311, TEP322, TEP411, TEP422, and TEP431 are determined, the counting start time is specified in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP322 is determined. As described above, when the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game and the counting effect is executed without executing the introduction effect in the target special game, the sub control CPU 41a sets the target effect at the start of the target special game. The time from the start of the special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is specified as the counting start time.

  Next, a specific example will be described in which the effect pattern TEP111 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect is stored as the type of the introduction effect, and “1” is stored in the timer effect execution number counter. In this case, in the target special game in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is to be executed after the effect time of the first introduction effect has elapsed. The sub-control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM 41c, and specifies the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. . The sub-control CPU 41a reads the effect time of the first introduction effect from the sub-control ROM 41b, and specifies the effect time of the first introduction effect. Then, the sub control CPU 41a calculates the difference between the time from when the execution of the target special game is started to when the specified type of SR effect is executed and the effect time of the first introduction effect as the counting start time, It is stored in the control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the counting effect from the calculated counting start time when the effect time of the first introduction effect has elapsed since the execution of the target special game was started. As described above, when the counting effect is executed after the introductory effect is executed in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the target special game and starts the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect at the start of the target special game. Is specified as the counting start time.

Next, a specific example of the case where the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect as the type of the introductory effect, and “2” is stored in the timer effect execution number counter, respectively. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect of the first non-target special game and the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed. Specifies that a counting effect is to be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation time of the previous non-target special game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command. Further, the sub control CPU 41a reads the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and determines the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. Identify. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the total of the variation time of the previous non-target special game, the variation interval time of one time, and the time from the start of execution of the target special game to execution of the SR effect. The time is calculated as the counting start time and stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time. When the effect pattern TEP421 is determined, the counting start time is calculated in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP321 is determined. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the time until the target special game is started, the SR1 effect after the target special game is started, or It is possible to specify the total time with the time until the SR2 effect is executed.

  Next, a specific example in which the effect pattern TEP432 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the type of the introductory effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution number counter, respectively. An example will be described. In this case, among the four special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the two previous non-target special games, the one previous non-target special game, and the target special game. To execute the counting effect of the first timer effect. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the shortest fluctuation time in the low base state (the time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP12) as the provisional fluctuation time. Further, the sub control CPU 41a reads the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and determines the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. Identify. The sub-control CPU 41a calculates a provisional variation time corresponding to the variation time of the non-target special game two times earlier, a provisional variation time corresponding to the variation time of the previous non-target special game, a variation interval time for two times, Then, the total time including the time from when the execution of the target special game is started to when the SR effect is executed is calculated as a provisional counting start time, and is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, when the execution of the non-target special game two times before is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the shortest variation time and the variation interval time among the plurality of types of variation times in the special game, the provisional time until the target special game is started and the provisional time after the target special game is started. The provisional sum time with the time until the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed is specified.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special game is a target of an additional effect (step S137). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the decision contents stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and determines whether or not the special game is a target of the additional effect. It will be determined. When it is not determined that the game is a special game to be added, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S139 without executing step S138. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game is the target of the additional effect, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the additional time in the sub-control RAM 41c, and stores the specified additional time in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S138). The process moves to step S139.

More specifically, the special game to be added is a non-target special game one time before the effect patterns TEP322 and TEP422 are determined, and a non-target special game two times before the effect pattern TEP431 is determined. The target special game and the previous non-target special game are included. The special game to be added is included when the effect pattern TEP432 is determined and the non-target special game two times before and the non-target special game one time before are not the fluctuation pattern of the shortest fluctuation time. Have been. The special game targeted for the additional effect includes the second special game before the end of the timer effect when the effect pattern other than the effect pattern TEP111 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special effect to be added is based on the determined effect pattern of the timer effect, the value of the timer effect execution counter, and the variation pattern specified by the game start command. Determine if there is. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies, as an additional time, the total time of the fluctuation time of the special game to be added and the fluctuation interval time for one time, and stores the total time in the sub-control RAM 41c. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the next special game as the special game in which the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied, corresponding to the additional time. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine whether or not the special game satisfies the conditions for executing the additional effect.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the condition for executing the additional effect has been satisfied (step S139). The execution condition of the additional effect is established when the execution of the special game (the next special game) immediately after the special game targeted for the additional effect is started. Specifically, the execution condition of the additional effect is when the execution of the target special game when the effect patterns TEP322 and TEP422 is determined, and when the effect pattern TEP431 is determined, the non-target special game immediately before the target pattern is determined. This is established when the execution of the game and the target special game is started. The execution condition of the additional effect is that when the effect pattern TEP432 is determined and the variation pattern is not the shortest variation time in the non-target special game two times before, the execution of the previous non-target special game is started. Holds when The execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied when the execution of the target special game is started when the non-target special game immediately before the effect pattern TEP432 is determined is not the fluctuation pattern of the shortest fluctuation time. . The execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied when the execution of the special game immediately after the execution of the second special game is started when an effect pattern other than the effect pattern TEP111 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  When it is not determined that the execution condition of the additional effect has been satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer effect control process without executing steps S140 and S141. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for executing the additional effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the additional time stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and specifies the additional time (step S140). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an additional effect execution control for executing the additional effect, such as displaying an additional image capable of specifying the specified additional time or an image corresponding to the timer value obtained by adding the additional time on the effect display device 27. The processing is executed (step S141), and the timer effect control processing ends. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that specifies the counting start time and the additional time in the counting effect of the timer effect corresponds to the specifying unit. When it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes the timer effect corresponds to an effect control unit.

Next, an execution mode of the timer effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, description of overlapping matters will be omitted.
First, a case where the second timer effect based on the game start command is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP111 as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B will be described.

When the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T14, an introduction effect is executed as a timer effect. Then, when the effect time t3 of the introduction effect has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T14, the execution of the introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T15, and the execution of the counting effect as a timer effect is started. In this case, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T16. Assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3 is calculated as a count start time (t0-t3), In the counting effect, counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0-t3). Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by reference character T17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, when the first introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T14, and when the effect time t3a elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T14, the execution of the first introduction effect is terminated at the timing indicated by the symbol T15a, and , The execution of the counting effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3a is calculated as a count start time (t0-t3a), In the counting effect, the counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0-t3a).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, when the second introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. For this reason, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T14, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T14, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T15b, and , The execution of the counting effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, a difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3b is calculated as a count start time (t0-t3b), In the counting effect, the counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0-t3b).

  As described above, since the effect time t3a of the first introduction effect is shorter than the effect time t3b of the second introduction effect by the predetermined time, the second introduction effect is executed when the first introduction effect is executed. The counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time longer than the case by a predetermined time. Then, the timer value is subtracted, and at the same timing based on the start of the execution of the target special game, the timer value is displayed as “0”, and the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14A and FIG. 14C, the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command whose first special hold number is “2” is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP211. The case will be described.

  When the special game is being executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T12, a look-ahead command in which a game ball enters the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29 and the first special reserved number is “2” is mainly used. It is input from the control CPU 40a to the sub-control CPU 41a. When the execution of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is determined by the sub control CPU 41a, the effect pattern TEP211 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

In this case, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by the reference character T12, and the execution of the timer effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference character T13 from when the execution of the next special game starts. In other words, when the previous non-target special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference character T13, execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, and the non-target special game ends one time before the variable interval time elapses. At the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the execution of the introduction effect ends. The execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is counted from the counting start time t0. The counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by reference character T17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15D and 15E, when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference character T13, and when the effect time t3a elapses from the timing indicated by the reference character T13, the execution of the first introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference character T18a. , The execution of the third introduction effect is started. Then, when the variation interval time has elapsed after the previous non-target special game has ended, the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the execution of the third introduction effect ends, and the counting is performed. Execution of the effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is counted from the counting start time t0. The counting will be started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15D and 15F, when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. For this reason, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing shown by the symbol T13, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing shown by the symbol T13, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing shown by the symbol T18b. , The execution of the third introduction effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14D, the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command whose first special hold number is “3” is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP311. The case will be described.

  When the special game is being executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T11, a look-ahead command in which a game ball enters the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29 and the first special reserved number is “3” is mainly used. It is input from the control CPU 40a to the sub-control CPU 41a. When the execution of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a, one of the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  When the effect pattern TEP311 is determined, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by the reference character T11, and the execution of the timer effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference character T12 from when the execution of the next special game is started. Is started. That is, when the non-target special game two times before is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, and the non-target special game ends one time before the variable interval time elapses. At the timing indicated by the symbol T14, the execution of the introduction effect ends. The execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is counted from the counting start time t0. The counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by reference character T17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (g) and 15 (h), when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T12, and when the effect time t3a elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T12, the execution of the first introduction effect is terminated at the timing indicated by the symbol T18a. , The execution of the third introduction effect is started. Then, when the variation interval time has elapsed after the previous non-target special game has ended, the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the execution of the third introduction effect ends, and the counting is performed. Execution of the effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is counted from the counting start time t0. The counting will be started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15G and 15I, when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. For this reason, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T12, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T12, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T18b, and , The execution of the third introduction effect is started.

  It should be noted that the effect pattern TEP 321 is referred to as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14E, and the effect pattern TEP 322 is referred to as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14F. The description of the case where the operation is performed is omitted. In addition, the effect pattern TEP 411 is referred to as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14G, and the effect pattern TEP 421 is referred to as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14H. The description of the case where the effect pattern TEP422 is referred to and the case where the effect pattern TEP422 is referred to as shown in FIGS.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14J, the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command whose first special hold number is “4” is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP431. The case will be described.

  When the effect pattern TEP431 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the execution of the timer effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11 from the time when the execution of the next special game is started. Be started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and when the non-target special game three times before ends and the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. The execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is counted from the counting start time t0. The counting will be started. Further, assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of the execution of the one non-target special game before is time t2, in the counting effect, the timing indicated by the symbol T13 When the previous non-target special game is started, an additional effect of adding the time t2 to the timer value is executed. Further, assuming that the time from the start of execution of the previous non-target special game to the start of execution of the target special game is time t1, in the counting effect, the target special game is executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. When started, an additional effect of adding the time t1 to the timer value is executed. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by reference character T17. When the effect pattern TEP431 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP211 is determined.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14K, the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command whose first special hold number is “4” is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP432. The case will be described.

  When the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the execution of the timer effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11 from the time when the execution of the next special game is started. Be started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and when the non-target special game three times before ends and the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. The execution of the counting effect is started as a timer effect. The shortest time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game two times ago to the start of the execution of the previous non-target special game is time t2 ′, and the execution of the previous non-target special game is started. The shortest time from the start until the execution of the target special game is started is time t1 ′, and the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 or SR2 effect is time t0. Then, the time (t0 + t1 '+ t2') is specified as the provisional counting start time, and in the counting effect, the counting of the timer value is started from the provisional counting start time (t0 + t1 '+ t2'). Also, if there is a difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game two times ago to the start of the execution of the previous non-target special game, In the counting effect, an additional effect of adding the difference time to the timer value is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T13. On the other hand, if there is no difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game two times ago to the start of the execution of the previous non-target special game, In the counting effect, the additional effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T13. In addition, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the previous non-target special game and the start of the target special game and the shortest time, the counting effect At the timing shown at T14, an additional effect of adding the difference time to the timer value is executed. On the other hand, if there is no difference between the actual time from the start of the previous non-target special game and the start of the target special game and the minimum time, the counting effect At the timing shown by the symbol T14, the additional effect is not executed. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by reference character T17. When the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP211 is determined.

  As described above, the first timer effect is an effect that starts executing during the non-target special game and is executed during the non-target special game and the target special game. In particular, the first timer effect is an effect in which the introductory effect is executed during the non-target special game and the introductory effect is not executed during the target special game, and the counting effect is started during the non-target special game or the target special game. It is a production to do.

  On the other hand, the second timer effect is an effect that is not executed during the non-target special game, is started during the target special game, and is executed during the target special game. In particular, the second timer effect does not execute the introductory effect and the counting effect during the non-target special game, but starts the introductory effect during the target special game, and executes the counting effect after executing the introductory effect. It is a production to start.

Then, when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the timer effect, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed. In particular, when the same (same type) SR effect (SR1 effect or SR2 effect) is executed, the target special game is executed both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. At the same timing, an SR effect having common effect contents is executed. In other words, the same SR effect (SR1
When the first timer effect in which the introductory effect is not executed in the target special game is executed, the second timer effect in which the introductory effect is executed in the target special game is executed. Also, the counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time longer by a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is a time corresponding to a difference between the timing at which the counting effect as the first timer effect is executed and the timing at which the counting effect as the second timer effect is executed. . Even when the same effect pattern TEP111 is determined, when the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game, the timer value is counted from a longer counting start time than when the SR1 effect is executed in the target special game. Will be started.

  In the present embodiment, among the first timer effects based on the effect patterns other than the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing at which the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the first special effect. Among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing at which the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the second special effect. Among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing at which the SR1 effect is executed corresponds to the third special effect.

  In the present embodiment, among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the first introduction effect is executed and the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the first predetermined effect. . In addition, among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the second introduction effect is executed and the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the second predetermined effect.

  The first timer effect based on the effect patterns TEP321, TEP421, TEP431, and TEP432 displays a timer value for counting the timer over a plurality of consecutive special games including the non-target special game and the target special game. It can be said that it is directing. In particular, the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432 is performed by counting the timer based on the tentative total time until the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game, and then determines the time based on the tentative total time and the actual time. It can be said that the effect is to display the timer value so as to adjust the difference from the time.

  In the present embodiment, among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the second introduction effect is executed and the SR1 effect is executed corresponds to the third predetermined effect. . The introduction effect corresponds to a specific effect, the first introduction effect corresponds to a first effect, and the second introduction effect corresponds to a second effect. In addition, the production time of the first introduction production corresponds to the first production time, and the production time of the second introduction production corresponds to the second production time. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the target special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the specified timing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in a plurality of consecutive special games, the last special game (target special game) among the plurality of consecutive special games is a specific symbol variation game, Special games (non-target special games) correspond to the predetermined symbol variation games, respectively.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A timer effect (special effect) for displaying a special image (including an introductory image, a preparatory image, and a timer value) related to counting by a timer can be executed, and in the timer effect, the timer value is "0" (a special counting result). )), An SR2 effect is executed. The timer effects include a first timer effect based on a look-ahead command that starts execution during execution of a non-target special game, and a second timer effect based on a game start command that starts execution during execution of the target special game. . The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution of the target special game in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. For this reason, even when the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the special game and the SR2 effect is executed, or the special effect after that is displayed. During the execution of the game, the timer value is displayed as "0", and it is difficult to specify whether to execute the SR2 effect. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation as to whether to execute the SR2 effect in the special game being executed or to execute the SR2 effect in the special game after the special game. Can be improved.

  (2) Further, the timer value is an image in which the counting of the timer is started from a longer time by a predetermined time when displayed in the first timer effect than when displayed in the second timer effect. Therefore, even if the count start timing for starting counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time depending on the type of the timer effect, the timer value for counting the time longer by the predetermined time is displayed. The SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (3) The effect content of the SR2 effect is a common effect content both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether the first timer effect is executed or the second timer effect is executed, the SR2 effect is executed with the common effect contents, and even if the counting start timing of the timer effect is different. Thus, the sense of expectation for the SR2 production executed with the common production contents can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) There is an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect with a lower jackpot expectation than SR2. When the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect, and when the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the second timer effect. is there. On the other hand, the SR1 effect may be executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect. Then, when the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect or the second timer effect, when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect, The counting of the timer value is started from a longer time than when the SR1 effect is executed. Therefore, when the timer value for starting the counting is long, the SR effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed at a higher rate than when the timer value for starting the counting is short, and the timer value for starting the counting is used. , And interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) In the timer effect, the first introductory effect is executed for the first introductory time after the specified timing at which the execution of the target special game is started, and counting is performed when the execution of the first introductory effect is completed. There is a timer effect to display the timer value to start. In the timer effect, a second effect is executed for a second effect time after a specified timing, and a timer value for displaying a timer value for starting counting when the execution of the second effect is finished. There is. Then, the first effect time is a time shorter than the second effect time by a predetermined time. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution of the target special game, regardless of which timer effect is executed. In addition, the timer value is longer than a predetermined time by a predetermined time when the time is displayed in the timer effect accompanied by the execution of the first introduction effect than when the time is displayed by the timer effect accompanied by the execution of the second introduction effect. Start counting. For this reason, depending on the type of the timer effect, the effect time of the effect executed after the specified timing is different, and even if the count start timing for starting counting of the timer value is different by a predetermined time, The timer value for counting the time longer by the predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and the SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (6) In the timer effect, a first timer for displaying a timer value for starting counting during execution of the target special game or non-target special game without executing the introduction effect during execution of the target special game. There is an effect and a second timer effect that displays a timer value that starts counting during the execution of the target special game after the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the target special game. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution of the target special game in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer effect in which the counting of the timer value is started during the execution of the special game is displayed, and the timer value is displayed. May be displayed as “0” and the SR2 effect may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase expectations of whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the special game after the special game, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (7) In addition, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, the counting starts from a longer time by a predetermined time than in the case where the timer value is displayed in the second timer effect. For this reason, depending on the type of the timer effect, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the target special game is different, and further, the count start timing for starting the counting of the timer value is different by a predetermined time. Also, a timer value for counting the time longer by the predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and the SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (8) The first timer effect is an effect in which an introductory effect is executed during execution of the non-target special game. Therefore, even when the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the special game and the SR2 effect is executed. During the execution of the special game after that, the timer value is displayed as “0”, and it is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is executed. Therefore, by executing the introduction effect as the timer effect, the expectation on whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the later special game is enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (9) In the timer effect, there is an effect of displaying a timer value for counting the timer over a plurality of continuous special games including the target special game and the non-target special game. For this reason, even if the timer value for counting the timer is displayed in the special game, it is possible to raise the expectation that the timer value for counting over the next special game is displayed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (10) Even if the fluctuation time of the non-target special game is any of a plurality of types of fluctuation time according to the number of special reservations, the target special game is started based on the fluctuation time of the non-target special game. The total time of the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR2 effect is specified. Therefore, a timer value for counting over the non-target special game and the target special game can be displayed, and the expectation for displaying the timer value for counting over the next special game is enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) The fluctuation time of the non-target special game is any of a plurality of types of fluctuation time according to the number of suspensions of the special game whose execution is suspended at the start of the execution of the non-target special game. When the non-target special game is a plurality of special games, the SR2 effect is executed based on one of the plurality of types of variable time until the target special game is started and the target special game is started. A provisional time (provisional total time) with the time until the start is specified. Then, in the timer effect, after counting the timer based on the provisional time, a timer value for adjusting the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed is added. There is a production. For this reason, the fluctuation time of the non-target special game is one of a plurality of types of fluctuation time in accordance with the number of times the special game is held, and even if the non-target special game is a special game for a plurality of times, The timer value can be counted over a plurality of special games as the special game and the target special game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (12) Even if the timer value is counted based on the provisional time, the timer value for adjusting the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed thereafter Can be displayed, the effect of counting the time until the SR2 effect is executed can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is executable, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, when one or more fluctuation cycles are performed during the execution of one special game, the timer effect may be executed over a plurality of consecutive fluctuation cycles. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those in the above-described embodiment, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the variation patterns selected in the low base state include the variation patterns HP23 to HP26, HP33 to HP36, HP45, and HP46 in addition to the variation patterns HP11 to HP16 in the first embodiment. There is. The fluctuation patterns HP25, HP26, HP35, HP36, and HP46 are defined as the jackpot fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP23, HP24, HP33, and HP34 are defined as the off-reach fluctuation patterns.

  The fluctuation patterns HP13, HP15, HP23, HP25, HP33, HP35, and HP45 are fluctuation patterns in which the SR1 effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14, HP16, HP24, HP26, HP34, HP36, and HP46 are variation patterns in which the SR2 effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the number of times (continuation number) of the fluctuation cycle executed in one fluctuation game. The change cycle is a unit effect performed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined periods in one change game, and is a unit effect accompanying a change in a decorative symbol. In other words, the fluctuation cycle is a period (effect) in which one or more fluctuation cycles are executed in one special game, and one or a plurality of predetermined (allocated) sections to which one fluctuation game is assigned (divided). This is a unit effect performed during the period. In the present embodiment, as the non-final fluctuation cycle other than the final fluctuation cycle, from the start of the display of the fluctuation of the decorative symbol to the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is defined as one fluctuation cycle, and as the final fluctuation cycle. Is defined as one variation cycle from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the final stop display of the decorative symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of fluctuation cycles that can be executed during one fluctuation game (upper limit continuous number, four times in this embodiment) is defined. The jackpot expectation can be indicated by the number of times. In particular, it is stipulated that as the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game increases, the big hit expectation increases. Further, it is stipulated that when the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game reaches the upper limit number, a big hit is determined. For this reason, during one fluctuation game, the next fluctuation cycle is also continuously executed, so that the big hit expectation is increased.

  Specifically, as fluctuation patterns in which one fluctuation cycle is executed in one fluctuation game, fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP16 are defined. The variation patterns HP23 to HP26 are defined as the variation patterns in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game. The variation patterns HP33 to HP36 are the variation patterns in which three variation cycles are executed in one variation game, and the variation patterns HP45 are the variation patterns in which four variation cycles are executed in one variation game. , HP46 are specified.

  Further, a variation pattern is selected based on the value of a random number used for determining the variation pattern. As a specific example, when a variation pattern that becomes an outlier in the low base state (an outlier variation pattern and an outreach reach variation pattern) is determined, the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “0” to “220”. , The variation patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is “221” to “235”, the out-of-reach reach variation pattern HP13 is selected. Further, when the big hit variation pattern is determined in the low base state, and the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is “0” to “65”, the variation pattern HP15 is selected.

  As described above, when the number of times of the fluctuation cycle executed in one fluctuation game is “2”, the big hit expectation is higher when the fluctuation cycle is “3”, and the fluctuation cycle is executed in one fluctuation game. The expectation degree of the big hit is higher when the number of times of the variation cycle is “3” than when the number is “3”.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined fixed time (12 s in the present embodiment) is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b as a time during which a non-final fluctuation cycle, not a final fluctuation cycle, is performed. Therefore, the time during which the non-final fluctuation cycle is performed can be specified by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed in the final fluctuation cycle, the sub-control ROM 41b stores the information from the start of the final fluctuation cycle to the execution of the SR1 effect. Is stored as 18 s. In the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed in the final fluctuation cycle, 24 s is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b as the time from the start of the final fluctuation cycle to the execution of the SR2 effect. .

  As described above, when a game start command indicating a pattern other than the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 is input, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the non-final fluctuation cycle and the final fluctuation cycle will be performed regardless of the number of special reservations. It is possible to specify the time from the start of the last fluctuation cycle to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect.

  In the second embodiment, the “non-target special game” in the first embodiment may be replaced with “non-final fluctuation cycle”, and the “target special game” in the first embodiment may be replaced with “final fluctuation cycle”. it can. In the second embodiment, as for the effect patterns of the timer effect, “number” shown in FIG. 11 is “the number of fluctuation cycles”, “target fluctuation” shown in FIG. 11 is “final fluctuation cycle”, and FIG. “Previous fluctuation” can be read as “non-final fluctuation cycle”, respectively. "The first timer effect based on the look-ahead command" is "the first timer effect whose execution is started from the non-final fluctuation cycle", and the "second timer effect based on the game start command" is "the execution is started from the final fluctuation cycle" Second timer effect ". In the second embodiment, the timer effect is not executed based on the effect pattern TEP432 in which the counting effect is executed from the provisional total count time.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the first timer effect as the first special effect is an effect that starts to be executed during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle. After the execution of the introduction effect is started during the execution, the counting effect is started during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle or the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. The first special effect is an effect in which the introduction effect is not executed during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, and the execution of the counting effect is started during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle or the non-final fluctuation cycle.

  On the other hand, the second timer effect as the second special effect is an effect that starts execution during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, and after the execution of the introduction effect is started during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, Is an effect in which the execution of the counting effect is started during the execution of. The SR2 effect as the special announcement effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. You can say that.

  Next, the timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute a timer effect based on a game start command. The timer effect determination process is executed in response to the input of the game start command in the low base state.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the pattern is a special variation pattern based on the input game start command (step S151). In the present embodiment, as the special variation patterns, variation patterns HP13 to HP16, HP23 to HP26, HP33 to HP36, HP45, and HP46 in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed are defined. If it is not determined that the pattern is a special fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the pattern is a special fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a timer effect execution lottery process for determining whether to execute the timer effect based on the game start command (step S152).

  In this case, when the input game start command is a game start command that causes a big hit, the second timer effect execution is performed with a higher probability than when the input game start command is a game start command that causes a loss reach. Win the lottery. Thus, the big hit expectation can be specified by whether the second timer effect is executed or not.

In addition, the lottery probability of the timer effect execution lottery is set such that when the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle executed in one special game is large, the big hit expectation is higher than when the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is small. ing. As a specific example, assuming that a game start command that results in a big hit is input, the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is smaller when the game start command whose fluctuation cycle execution number is “4” is input. The player wins the timer effect execution lottery with a higher probability than when the look-ahead command “3” is input. Assuming that a game start command that causes a big hit is input, a game start command in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is “2” is performed when a game start command in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is “3” is input. Wins a timer effect execution lottery with a higher probability than when a command is input. Assuming that a game start command that causes a big hit is input, a game start command in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is "1" is input when a game start command in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is "2" is input. Wins a timer effect execution lottery with a higher probability than when a command is input. As described above, the jackpot expectation can be specified by the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle executed in one special game, and the timer effect is executed when the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle in which the timer effect is executed is large. The big hit expectation is higher than when the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is small. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special reservations when the game start command is input.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S153). When it is not determined that the timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer effect determination process.

  When it is determined that the timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the timer effect including the effect pattern of the timer effect based on the game start command and the type of the introduction effect of the timer effect (step S154). ).

  In this process, when a game start command in which the number of times of the variation cycle executed in one special game is “4” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect patterns TEP411 and TEP421 as the effect patterns of the timer effect. One of TEP 422 and TEP 431 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is “3” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect patterns of the timer effects as effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 (FIG. 11). Reference). When a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is “2” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern TEP211 (see FIG. 11) as an effect pattern of a timer effect. I do. When a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is “1” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern TEP111 (see FIG. 11) as an effect pattern of the timer effect. I do.

  Also, when a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is “2” or more is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the types of introduction effects as the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect. It is determined whether the effect is to be executed or the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are to be executed. When a game start command in which the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is “1” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first introduction effect as the type of introduction effect, It is determined whether to execute the second introduction effect.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the determined contents regarding the timer effect (step S155), and ends the timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in addition to the effect pattern of the timer effect and the type of the introduction effect, the timer effect execution number counter allocated to the sub-control RAM 41c with information capable of specifying the number of fluctuation cycles for executing the timer effect. (Any of “1” to “4”) is stored. The timer effect execution number counter is a counter that is decremented in accordance with the execution of the fluctuation cycle, and can specify the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle in which the timer effect is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game based on the game start command. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to a special effect determination unit.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (12) of the first embodiment.
(13) The timer effect includes a first timer effect that starts execution during execution of a non-final fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle, and a second timer effect that starts execution during execution of the final fluctuation cycle. is there. The SR2 effect is an effect in which the execution is started at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. For this reason, even when the timer effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation cycle, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the fluctuation cycle, and the SR2 effect is executed. During execution of the fluctuation cycle, the timer value is displayed as “0”, and it is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is to be executed. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation whether the SR2 effect is executed in the fluctuation cycle being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in a subsequent fluctuation cycle. Can be improved.

  (14) The timer effects include a first timer effect that does not execute the introduction effect during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, and a second timer effect that executes the introduction effect during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. The timer value displayed in the first timer effect starts counting during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle or during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle, and the timer value displayed in the second timer effect is During the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, the counting is started after the introduction effect is executed. The SR2 effect is an effect in which the execution is started at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation cycle, the timer value at which counting is started during the execution of the fluctuation cycle is displayed, and the timer value is set to “0”. "And the SR2 effect may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation whether the SR2 effect is executed in the fluctuation cycle being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the subsequent fluctuation cycle, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (15) In addition, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, the counting is started from a longer time by a predetermined time than in the case where the timer value is displayed in the second timer effect. For this reason, depending on the type of the timer effect, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle is different, and further, the count start timing for starting counting of the timer value is different by a predetermined time. Also, a timer value for counting the time longer by the predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and the SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (16) The first timer effect is an effect in which an introduction effect is executed during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle. Therefore, even when the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation cycle, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the fluctuation cycle and the SR2 effect is executed. During the execution of the subsequent fluctuation cycle, the timer value is displayed as "0", and it is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is to be executed. Therefore, by executing the introduction effect as the timer effect, it is possible to increase the expectation of whether the SR2 effect is executed in the running fluctuation cycle or the SR2 effect is executed in the subsequent fluctuation cycle. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the first embodiment, in the case of an outlier change, the provisional total count time is calculated based on the shortest change time among a plurality of types of change times of the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The provisional total count time may be calculated based on the fluctuation time, or the provisional total count time may be calculated based on a fluctuation time other than the shortest fluctuation time and the longest fluctuation time. That is, the provisional total count time may be calculated based on the reference variation time among the plurality of types of variation times.

In the first embodiment, the additional effect of adding the timer value in the counting effect was performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect of subtracting the timer value in the counting effect and the counting of the timer value in the counting effect are performed. An effect to stop may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 to HP16 and the like are variable patterns that can be selected based on random number information, regardless of the number of special reservations, but are not limited thereto. The variation pattern may be selectable based on the variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are selectable fluctuation patterns based on the number of special reservations. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fluctuation patterns selectable regardless of the number of special reservations It may be. The number of special reservations is not a total number of special reservations. For example, a variation pattern that can be selected based on the first number of special reservations or a variation pattern that can be selected based on the second number of special reservations. May be.

  In the above embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the introductory image and the preparation image are displayed in the introductory effect, and the timer value is displayed in the counting effect. Either may not be displayed. That is, the timer effect may be any effect that displays a special image related to counting time.

  In the above embodiment, for example, control may be performed such that an SR effect with a higher jackpot expectation is executed when the second introduction effect is executed than when the first introduction effect is executed. In addition, for example, control may be performed such that an SR effect with a higher jackpot expectation is executed when the first introduction effect is executed than when the second introduction effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the execution of the timer effect starts, the counting effect may be executed without executing the introduction effect. That is, the timer effect may be executed in an effect mode in which the counting effect is executed without executing the introduction effect.

  In the above embodiment, the counting effect of counting the time until the SR1 effect is executed as the timer value, and the counting effect of counting the time until the SR2 effect is executed as the timer value are executed, but are not limited thereto. Instead, for example, a counting effect of counting a time until another effect is executed as a timer value, such as an SR3 effect, may be executed. Of course, a counting effect may be executed in which the timer value is used as a timer value, not the time until the reach effect is executed, but the time until an effect other than the reach effect is executed. In addition, for example, a counting effect of counting the fluctuation time of one or more non-target special games or the fluctuation time of one or more non-final fluctuation cycles as a timer value may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the timer effect was executed from the start of the special game or the start of the fluctuation cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, from the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game or the start of the fluctuation cycle. The timer effect may be executed from a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, a timer effect may be executed in response to the input of a prefetch command.

  In the above-described embodiment, the counting effect may be executed from the start of the special game or the start of the fluctuation cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing or fluctuation when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game. The counting effect may be executed from a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the cycle. Further, the counting effect may be executed with the input of the prefetch command as a trigger.

In the above embodiment, for example, any of the effect patterns of various timer effects may not be present, other effect patterns may be present, or a combination thereof.
In the above-described embodiment, the production mode (type) of the timer production is determined based on the production pattern of the timer production in which the production configuration of the introduction production, the production configuration of the counting production, and the like are defined. For example, the effect form of the introduction effect, the effect form of the counting effect, and the like may be determined without using the effect pattern of the timer effect.

In the above embodiment, for example, the timer effect may be executed in the high base state, or the timer effect may be executed in both the low base state and the high base state.
In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of random numbers are used as random numbers used to determine the variation pattern. May be. As a specific example, the large classification and the small classification of the variation pattern may be determined based on different random numbers. In addition, for example, based on the reach determination random number, in the case of a miss, one of the miss reach variation pattern and the miss variation pattern is determined, and based on the determination result, based on the value of another random number , A variation pattern may be determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the big hit game ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. . In addition, for example, the game may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are provided and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that performs overall control of effects and a display control board that controls image display.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of the big hit may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

  In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, every time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted, and may be stored in the storage area from which the number of special reservations is reduced by “1”.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery and a jackpot game is given when a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage area (So-called “two types of gaming machines”). Further, for example, a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a jackpot lottery in a special game (a so-called “mixing machine of one kind and two kinds”) may be used. Further, a gaming machine (so-called three-type gaming machine) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance hole. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be given. Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and for example, a slot machine in which a symbol changing game is executed according to a game start operation may be adopted. In this case, a slot machine that stops a symbol in a symbol fluctuating game in response to a stop operation or a slot machine that stops a symbol in a fluctuating game after a predetermined time elapses. In the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-gaming combination, and the like) is determined in response to a game start operation, and symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination) is notified. (A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) The first special effect is a special effect in which after the execution of the specific effect is started during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game, the counting of time is started during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game or the execution of the specific symbol variation game. An effect of displaying an image, wherein the second special effect displays a special image that starts counting time during execution of the specific symbol variation game after starting execution of the specific effect during execution of the specific symbol variation game. It is a characteristic that it is a production that does.

  (B) The first special effect is a special image in which after the execution of the specific effect is started during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle, the counting of time is started during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle or the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. The second special effect is an effect in which after the execution of the specific effect is started during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, the special image for starting the counting of time during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle is displayed. There is a feature.

  (C) The special notice effect is executed at the same timing in the specific symbol variation game, regardless of the number of pending symbol variation games whose execution is suspended at the start of the execution of the specific symbol variation game. It is characterized by the effect that it is.

  (D) a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery in response to a game ball entering the starting means, and specifying whether to win a jackpot lottery in the specific symbol variation game in response to the game ball entering the starting means. Specific information generating means for generating possible specific information, special effect determining means for determining whether to execute the special effect based on the specific information generated by the specific information generating means, and the special effect determining means Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute the special effect when it is determined that the special effect is to be executed, wherein the advantageous state is provided after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery It is a big hit game played.

A1: normal actuator, A2: special actuator, SE1: first start sensor, SE2: second start sensor, SE3: special winning sensor, SE4: gate sensor, SE5: general winning sensor, 10: pachinko machine, 20: game Board, 22a: first special symbol display section, 22b: second special symbol display section, 27: effect display device (effect execution means), 28: first starting port, 29: second starting port, 30: normally variable member , 31 ... Special winning opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, specific information generating means), 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM 41, a sub-control board, 41a, a sub-control CPU (effect control means, special effect determination means, specifying means), 41b, sub-control ROM, 41c, sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which a favorable state for the player is given after a specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
A production execution means for performing the production,
The presentation execution unit can execute a special effect that displays special image regarding counting of time, perform a special announcement attraction when the special image is displayed as a counting result of the special in the special effect,
The special effects include a first special effect and a second special effect,
The first special effect does not execute the specific effect during the execution of the specific symbol change game, but executes the specific effect during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game prior to the specific symbol change game, and then executes the specific effect. An effect of displaying a special image to start counting time during the execution of the symbol variation game or the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game,
The second special effect is an effect of displaying a special image that starts counting time during execution of the specific symbol change game, after executing the specific effect during execution of the specific symbol change game,
The special announcement effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution of the specific symbol variation game in both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. Yes,
The effect content of the special notice effect is a common effect content in both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed,
The specific effect includes a first specific effect executed over a first predetermined effect time and a second specific effect executed over a second predetermined effect time longer than the first effect time. There is
The first special effect is executed after the first specific effect is executed over the first effect time during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game, and then during the execution of the specific symbol change game or the execution of the predetermined symbol change game. During the execution of the specific design variation game, the special design variation game is displayed, and after the execution of the specific design variation game, the second specific production is executed over the second production time. During the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game during or during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game, there is a case where a special image to start counting time is displayed,
The second special effect, the perform specific symbol the first specific effect over the first effect the time from when the prescribed timing during the execution of the change game, when the first specific effect has finished running perform a case of displaying a special image for starting, the second specific effect over the second effect time from when the prescribed timing during execution of the specific symbol variable game counting time, the second It is a production that displays a special image that starts counting time when the execution of the specific production ends,
The first production time is a time shorter than the second production time by a predetermined time,
The special announcement attraction in both the case where the second the second specific effect by the second special effect to the case where the at special effect first specific effect is executed is executed, executed at the same timing Is a production that starts
If the special image is displayed when the first special effect is executed in the second special effect, the special image is displayed when the second special effect is executed in the second special effect . A game machine in which counting of time is started from a time longer than the predetermined time as compared with the case where the game is performed. The specific effect includes a third specific effect,
The first special effect executes the first specific effect for the first effect time during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game, and executes the first specific effect during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game. When the third specific effect is executed, the third specific effect is executed, and when the execution of the third specific effect is completed during the execution of the specific symbol changing game or the predetermined symbol changing game, counting of time is started. When displaying an image, the second specific effect is executed for the second effect time during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game, and the execution of the second specific effect is performed during the execution of the predetermined symbol change game. When the third specific effect is executed, the third specific effect is executed, and when the execution of the third specific effect is completed during the execution of the specific symbol changing game or the predetermined symbol changing game, counting of time is started. Display image The gaming machine according to claim 1, and a case. The special effect includes a third special effect,
The special notice effect includes a first special notice effect, and a second special notice effect having a lower degree of advantageous expectation that an advantageous state is given than the first special notice effect,
The presentation execution means first perform a special announcement attraction when the first special image in the special effect appears as a counting result of the special, the second special image in the special effect appears as a counting result of the special When the first special notice effect is executed, and when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the third special effect, the second special notice effect is executed,
The special image is an image that starts counting time from a longer time when displayed in the first special effect and the second special effect than when displayed in the third special effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1.