JP6709188B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

As a generally known game machine of this type, there is one that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (a big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. And, in such a gaming machine, the first special variation display means (first special symbol display etc.), the second special variation display means (second special symbol display etc.) and normal variation display means (normal symbol) Display device, etc.), and the second special variation is caused in response to the game medium (game ball, etc.) entering the normally variable winning means (electricity chew, etc.) opened based on the variation display result of the ordinary variation display means. Some have made it possible to perform variable display on the display means. In the gaming machine, each variable display can be executed based on the pending storage information relating to each variable display of the first special variation display means and the second special variation display means, and the variation display of the second special variation display means can be performed. It is executed with priority. In addition, after the advantageous state ends, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the frequency at which the normal variable winning means can enter the game medium is higher than that in the normal gaming state (high base state). State).

As a conventional technique of such a gaming machine, there is a control of terminating the high frequency state after the variation display result is confirmed in the final variation display number of the variable display of a predetermined number of times which is controlled to the high frequency state. (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-47333, A (paragraphs 0225-228, Drawing 16, etc.).

However, in the above-described conventional technique, the relationship between the finalization time of the variation display result in the final variation display times in the high frequency state and the termination time of the opening of the normal variable winning means is not taken into consideration, so that the high frequency state ends. Even after that, there is a case where the game medium can enter the normal variable winning means for a while without the opening period of the normal variable winning means ending. In such a case, after the display result of the variable display for which the high-frequency state has ended is confirmed, when the display result of the variable display for which the high-frequency state has ended is confirmed due to the entry of the game medium into the normal variable winning means. Since the variable display of the second special variable display means may be executed more times than the number of pieces of reserved storage information and the time when the variable display is not executed, fairness of the game among the players cannot be guaranteed. There was a problem.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can ensure fairness of a game.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player,
A first special variation display means (first special symbol display device 8a) that displays variation results based on the fact that the game medium (game ball etc.) has passed through the specific area (first starting winning opening 13 etc.) Etc.),
Ordinary variation display means (ordinary symbol display device 10 or the like) for deriving and displaying a display result by performing variation display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area,
When the display result of the normal variation display means is a predetermined display result (normal hit display result, etc.), the game medium is in a passable state (open state, etc.) that can pass through the special area for a predetermined period. Means (variable winning ball device 15, etc.),
Second special variation display means (second special symbol display device 8b or the like) for performing variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the special area and deriving and displaying the display result,
First reserved storage means (RAM 55, first reserved storage buffer, etc.) for storing the information related to the variable display by the first special variable display means as the first reserved storage information within the range of the first upper limit number ;
Second reserved storage means (RAM 55, second reserved storage buffer, etc.) for storing the information related to the variable display by the second special variable display means as the second reserved storage information within the range of the second upper limit number ;
The variable display of the second special fluctuation display means based on the second reserved storage information of the second reserved storage means is displayed by the first special fluctuation display means of the first reserved storage information based on the first reserved storage information of the first reserved storage means. Priority control means (game control microcomputer 560, S52 to S54 in FIG. 12, etc.) for performing control to be executed with priority over the variable display,
After the end of the advantageous state, the high frequency state control capable of controlling the high frequency state (high base state (time saving state) or the like) in which the frequency of the normal variable means being in the passable state is higher than in the normal game state. Means (game control microcomputer 560, S163 to S170 in FIG. 14, S307, S301, etc. in FIG. 10),
A setting means (such as S132G in FIG. 35) that can set a period from the display of the display result until the next variable display can be started (the fixed period (10 seconds) in FIG. 34B) (game) A control microcomputer 560, FIG. 34B, etc.),
The first special variation display means or the second special variation display means or the second special variation display means is controlled to the advantageous state on the basis of the specific display result being derived and displayed as the variation display result by the second special variation display means or the second special variation display means. Based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed as the change display result by the special change display means, the special condition is controlled to a predetermined state different from the advantageous state, and the special condition is satisfied while being controlled to the predetermined state. State control means for controlling to the advantageous state based on
Determining means for deciding the variable display result before the variable display result by the first special variable display means or the second special variable display means is derived and displayed;
Determination means for determining whether the specific display result is derived and displayed and the special display result is derived and displayed before the determination of the determining means,
Based on the determination of the determination unit, when performing control to the advantageous state, after performing the advantageous state after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to execute a special effect suggesting that the special effect is controlled,
Equipped with
As the termination condition of the high frequency state, the first first condition is a special specified Total number greater than Jo Tokoro number of variations impressions varying display times and the second special variable display means varying display means And a second condition in which the number of times of change display of the second special change display means is the predetermined number of times,
The high-frequency state control means, based on whether one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, before the next variable display can be started after the display result is displayed, Exit the state,
When the setting means is controlled to the high-frequency state, in the variation display by the second special variation display means of the final number of the predetermined number of times, the next variation display is started after the display result is displayed. The period until it becomes possible is set to a period longer than the predetermined period in which the normal variable means is in the passable state,
The variation display by the second special variation display means has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the variation display by the first special variation display means,
The last variation period of the second special variation display means out of the predetermined number of times is a time during which the number of the second suspension storage information stored by the second suspension storage means can reach the second upper limit number ,
The effect executing means stores when the second reserved storage means stores the reserved display in which the specific display result is derived and displayed, and the reserved storage in which the special display result is derived and displayed in the second reserved storage means. Is stored, the special effect can be executed in a common manner.

According to such a configuration, in the variable display of the final time when the high frequency state is controlled, the high frequency state is ended before the next variable display can be started after the display result is displayed, The period from when the display result is displayed until the next variable display can be started is set to a period longer than the predetermined period during which the game medium can normally enter the variable winning means, thereby increasing the frequency. After the display result of the variable display in which the state is ended, after the determination of the display result of the variable display, the entry of the game medium into the normally variable winning means is suppressed, and the variable display is executed a number of times larger than the number of held storage information at the end of the high frequency state Since this is suppressed, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A first state control capable of controlling to the advantageous state according to the display result of the first special variation display means (big hit display result, etc.) or the display result of the second special variation display means (big hit display result, etc.) Means (game control microcomputer 560, S304, S305 to S307, etc. in FIG. 10),
According to the display result of the first special variation display means or the display result of the second special variation display means (small hit display result, etc.), a special variable in which a game medium can enter (open state, etc.) Winning means (V determination winning device 87, etc.),
When a game medium enters a specific area (V prize area 870 or the like) provided in the special variable winning means, the second state control means (game control microcomputer 560, FIG. 10) capable of controlling the advantageous state. S310, S305-S307, etc.),
The variation display of the second special variation display means has a higher ratio that the game medium can enter the special variable winning means than the variation display of the first special variation display means (FIG. 5(A)). ，
(B) The second special symbol has a higher proportion of small hits, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when the game medium enters the specific area, the ratio at which the game medium can enter the special variable winning means that can be controlled in an advantageous state is higher than the variation display of the first special variation display means. With respect to the second special variation display means, which is also high in number, the variation display may be executed more times than the number of pieces of pending storage information at the end of the high-frequency state after the display result of the variation display in which the high-frequency state is ended is confirmed. Since it is suppressed, the fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The predetermined period in which the game medium can enter the normal variable winning means is selected from a plurality of types of periods (5 seconds, 9 seconds, etc.),
The period from the display of the display result in the final variable display of the high-frequency state set by the setting means to the time when the next variable display can be started is the longest of the plurality of types of periods. It is set to a period longer than the predetermined period (when there are a plurality of types of electric Chu opening times, the special figure confirmation display time is set to be longer than the longest of the plural types of electric Chu opening times. For example, setting to a period (10 seconds, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the period from the display of the display result in the final variable display in the high-frequency state to the time when the next variable display can be started is the longest among the plurality of types of predetermined periods. By setting the period longer than the predetermined period, after the confirmation of the display result of the variable display that the high frequency state has ended, the entry of the game medium into the normal variable winning means is reliably suppressed, and when the high frequency state ends. Since it is suppressed that the variable display is executed more times than the number of the stored information stored in (4), the fairness of the game can be more surely ensured.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
During the period from the display of the display result of the last high-frequency state variable display set by the setting means until the next variable display can be started, the high-frequency state last time variable display is exclusively used. Is a period from when the display result is displayed to when the next variable display can be started (special figure fixed display time in FIG. 34B, S132G in FIG. 35, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the period from the display of the display result in the last-time variable display in the high-frequency state to the time when the next variable display can be started is exclusively for the last-time variable display in the high-frequency state. It is a period, and it is set to the period from when the display result is displayed until the next variable display can be started, so that the fairness of the game is further secured in the final frequent variable display in the high frequency state. it can.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a variation example of the first and second special symbols in the first time saving state. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is the flowchart which shows the special design process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flow chart which shows a small hit opening pretreatment. It is a flow chart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart showing a small hit ending process. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a display screen diagram of an effect display device showing an effect image of a round suggestion effect. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device showing the effect image of the pending continuous notification effect. It is a timing chart of a suspension consecutive notification effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data table used when selecting the production mode of round number suggestive production. It is an explanatory view showing a pending continuous notification effect presence/absence determination table. It is the flowchart which shows the reservation consecutive/round number suggestion production selection processing. It is a flowchart showing a round number suggesting effect process. It is a flow chart which shows the reservation consecutive notice production 1st processing. It is a flow chart which shows a reservation continuous information production second process. It is the display screen figure of the production display which shows the production image of V combo production. It is the production explanation drawing which explains V lamp reservation consecutive information production. It is an explanatory view showing a pending continuous notification effect execution presence/absence determination table and a pending notification effect type selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a V combo effect type selection table. It is a figure which shows the V combo effect pattern selection table used for selecting the effect pattern of the V combo effect in the first character effect. It is the timing chart which shows the control example which ends the high base state before the symbol decision of the special symbol is compared with the control example which ends the high base state at the time of symbol decision of the special symbol. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the special design stop processing which executes the control which ends the high base state before the design of the special design is decided.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so that the game frame can be opened and closed, and a game frame that can be opened and closed. And a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the bottom of the hitting ball supply tray 3, when a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supplying tray 3 and a game ball as a game medium are shot as a hit ball from a hitting ball launching device. A hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for operation is provided. At the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 having a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is detachably attached. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. In the game area 7, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force (firing strength) for hitting the game ball is adjusted according to the rotational operation position of the hitting ball operation handle 5. Thereby, the player can shoot a game ball aiming at a desired place in the game area 7.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. In the game area 7, the first path of the downflow path along which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in an area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first down path of the downflow path along which the game ball flows down. A second route different from the one route is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball in the left side area (left side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left hitting. Driving the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the second path is called right hitting. The first route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, and thus may be called a left hitting route. Further, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

In addition, the first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be a partially shared route. The left game area and the right game area may be divided, for example, by the end surface of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like.

When the ball is launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball hitting handle 5 and is driven into the game area 7, the game ball is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example, when it is guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the left game area.

A first starting winning opening 13 is provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first starting winning opening 13 is provided with a first starting winning opening switch 13a as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

The gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15, and the V determination winning device 87 are provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning hole 14 in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered each, a gate switch 32a inside the gate 32, a second start winning opening switch 14a inside the second starting winning opening 14, a V determination winning device Inside the 87, a V winning switch 87a, a V judging winning switch 15a and a V judging discharging switch 15b are provided respectively. Hereinafter, the game ball winning (entering) the first starting winning opening 13 is also referred to as a first starting winning prize, and the game ball winning (entering) the second starting winning opening 14 is also referred to as a second starting winning prize.

The first start winning opening 13 is a game ball (starting winning ball) enters (winning prize) as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) Possible winning structure. The second starting winning opening 14 is a gaming ball (starting winning ball) entering (winning prize) as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) Possible winning structure.

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is variably displayed. Ordinary symbols will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the first start prize hole 13 of the prize hole structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning opening 13, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the second starting winning opening 14 and the gate 32 of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that it is possible to allow the game balls that have been hit in the right game area to enter the first start winning hole 13, but from the viewpoint of playability, that possibility is hit in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls will enter them. On the contrary, it may be possible that the game ball hit in the left game area enters the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of playability, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low in comparison with the possibility that the game balls hit in the game area enter them.

The V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining a V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V determination winning device 87 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 has a width at the top that allows game balls to pass through in the front-rear direction, and has walls on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that slopes from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a guide path along which the game ball is guided is formed along the path. At the center of the conduit, when a small hit occurs, for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds × 10 opening periods + 1 second closing period (interval period) × 9 times + ending period 1 second) By repeating opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening through which a total of about 10 or more game balls can be won within a predetermined period of opening. The passage of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball in such a manner that a plurality of protrusions alternately project on both sides of the wall portion, so that when the player hits to the right, , V determination winning device 87 has a structure in which a game ball slowly flows (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) in a passage above an operation port.

In the small hitting game state, until the entry of 10 game balls into the V determination winning device 87 is detected, or until a predetermined period elapses, the V determination winning device 87 is operated for a relatively long period of time. The opening control is executed. During such an open control period, the number of rounds suggestive effect shown in FIG. 20 and the continuous holding notification effect shown in FIG. 21 described later are provided so that the player does not feel it if the open control is extended. It is possible to execute such a particular effect. In the V-judgment winning device 87, a portion of the guideway where the operation port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873. A movable portion 872 is provided at a position where the actuating port can be opened and closed so as to move forward and backward on the actuating port.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move back and forth to open and close the operating port. In the state where the operating port is closed by the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. To do. In the state in which the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the taxiway, so that the game ball guided to the taxiway can fall from the operating port into the V determination prize winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (operating port), a V-winning region 870 as a specific region is located at the center of the bottom of the V-judging winning device 87 in the left-right direction as a winning region in which game balls that have entered from the operating port can win. Further, an inclined path 871 is provided which is provided in the section and guides all of the game balls that have entered from the operation opening onto the V winning area 870 by an inclined path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening into which a game ball can enter, and can guide the gaming ball entering from the V winning hole downward.

At the uppermost end of the V winning area (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, there is provided a plate-like opening/closing member (not shown) capable of switching the V winning area 870 between an open state and a closed state. There is. The opening/closing member is driven by the solenoid 24, and can be moved forward/backward to open/close the V winning opening. In the state where the V winning opening is opened due to the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, in a state where the V winning opening is closed due to the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes over the opening/closing member and opens near the downstream side of the V winning area 870. In the winning ball area (not shown) in which the game can be guided downward, the player can drop the game.

Specifically, the V prize area 870 of the V determination prize device 87 is basically in an open state, and one gaming ball is in the small hitting game state in which the operation opening of the V determination prize device 87 is opened. When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins the prize, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a provided in the V winning area 870. In the small hitting game state, when one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a, the opening/closing member is controlled to be in the closed state, and the game ball guided thereafter on the V winning region 870 is within the winning ball region. Will enter. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V determination winning switch 15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, one gaming ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a, and subsequent gaming balls are detected by the V determining winning switch 15b.

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 15a and the V judging winning switch 15b reaches 10, the operating port is closed and the game ball enters in the V determination winning device 87 opened in the small hitting game state. Impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to join together at the lower side, and the gaming ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the joined discharge passage has a predetermined size inside the game board 6. It is discharged to the discharge path. The discharge passage is provided with a V determination discharge switch capable of detecting the discharged game balls, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball is won in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. , The jackpot occurrence condition is established, and the jackpot is controlled to a gaming state. The winning of the game ball in such a V winning area 870 is called a V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, during the period in which the small hit occurs and the working opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as described above, a total of about 10 game balls are averaged without requiring a special operation. Has a structural design and control design so that it can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and when a game ball can enter the V-judging winning device 87, the gaming ball is always (100%) V-winning area. The structural design is designed to enter 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handing promotion notification for instructing a right-handing is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V-judgment winning device 87. It

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed stroke should be made except when the player does not shoot a game ball or when the player makes a left-handed hit during the opening period of the working opening of the V-judgment winning device 87. For example, a (100%) game ball will surely enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the V-decision winning apparatus 87 is provided with a deceleration structure for the game ball is shown. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operation port that allows the game ball to drop is provided in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and during the small hitting game state. In order to enter about 10 game balls into the V winning area 870, a configuration may be used in which the operating port is opened 10 times.

A V lamp 875, which is a light emitting body made of an LED configured in a character shape of “V”, is provided on a part of the front surface of the V determination winning device 87. The V lamp 875 basically emits white light when a V winning occurs in the small hitting game state. The V lamp 875 can basically emit light in white, but the emission color can be changed to blue, red, and iridescent depending on the game situation, such as when notifying the holding station. Is. Note that the V lamp 875 may be provided on the front surface portion or inside the V determination winning device 87 as long as it is visible to the player. Further, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from the V determination winning device 87 (for example, a position in the vicinity of the V determination winning device 87).

The variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning ball device that changes between a state in which the player can enter the game ball (open state) and a state in which the player cannot enter the game ball (closed state). It is equipped with a tulip-shaped opening wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the opening wing piece to restrict the entry of game balls when the opening wing piece is closed. Has been. The open blade is driven by the solenoid 16. When the display result of the normal symbol becomes a hit, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a certain period (for example, 1 second), thereby changing from a disadvantageous state to the advantageous state for the player. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the prize, it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that it may be possible that the game balls hit in the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of playability, It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of performing various effect displays such as effects corresponding to variable display of special symbols. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, as a variable display means for variably displaying special symbols as plural kinds of identification information capable of identifying each other, a first special symbol display for variably displaying the first special symbol. A device 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is composed of a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) that can variably display numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, various images such as variable display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are displayed. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (symbol display area) that variably displays the effect symbols (also called ornamental symbols) for three decorations (for effect) of "left", "middle", and "right". Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 8a,
The production display is executed on the production display device 9 along with the variation display, and when the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the second special symbol display 8b, the production display is accompanied by the variation display. By executing the effect display on the device 9, it is possible to easily understand the progress of the game.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display device (variable display portion). I have something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device. When only one special symbol display device is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. Further, even when only one special symbol display is provided, two (a plurality of) starting winning openings are provided, and one special symbol display is provided when a game ball wins in any of the starting winning openings. The display may be changed. In addition, when two (or more) special symbol display devices are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and two special symbol display devices are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each start winning a prize). Control may be performed such as switching the special symbol display device.

Below the game area 7, a jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided. In the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. In addition, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state of implantation of the game nail.

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided with a jackpot opening whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. When a jackpot occurs, the solenoid 21 causes the door to tilt forward about the bottom side, and the jackpot appears. (Open). Inside the big hit variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. To the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a winning route is provided by a game nail or other structure so that the gaming ball can be won in the special winning opening only when the game ball is hit in the right game area. It is restricted. It should be noted that even when the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, the player may be allowed to win the special winning opening.

When a game ball wins any one of the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit variable winning ball device 20, and the V determination winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to each of them. Is paid out. The prize balls may be paid out even when the game balls pass through the gate 32. Further, with respect to at least one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the winning balls may not be paid out even if a gaming ball wins.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides of the outside of the game area 7, for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The big hit, when the big hit design (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit design (big hit display result) is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively Occurs in. When it is determined to be a big hit by lottery based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning hole 13, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a. When it is determined to be a big hit by lottery based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that has entered when the working hole of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state entering the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, the game ball entering the V winning area 870 and detected by the V winning switch 87a is referred to as a V winning. The small hit is a hit in which the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition, and a big hit can be generated on condition of the V winning. In the V determination winning device 87, the game state in which the operating opening is opened is called a "small hitting game state". And, in the small hitting game state, the big hit which is generated on the basis of the fact that the game ball wins V is called “the big hit via the small hit”. On the other hand, based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the big hit game state is called "big hit by special symbol".

The big hit game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player for giving a predetermined value, and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 repeats an open state and a closed state for a predetermined number of times to perform repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, the state where the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened (the big winning opening is opened) is called a round. The repeat continuation control is also called round control.

In the big hit game state, after the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined end condition of the open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) The closed condition is established in response to the satisfaction of the opening end condition) that the winning balls of (1) have been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, a game ball is After having passed through the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) Display is not being executed, and started based on the fact that the jackpot game is not being executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) has elapsed, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. It should be noted that passing a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

Further, with regard to the variable display in which the starting condition has not been established yet even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. Storing the information about the variable display for which the start condition has not been established yet is called pending storage. Further, such a term "reserved storage" is also used to indicate (specify) information stored in a reserved manner. The reserved memory is also called a start memory or a start winning memory.

Regarding the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14. When a big hit occurs in the state where such a first holding memory or a second holding memory exists, the holding memory that existed before the big hit occurrence is maintained as it is, and the variable display is displayed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Used for.

When the second starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is executed preferentially even if the first starting winning is held and stored. To be done. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, the second consisting of one display that displays the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second number of reserved memories. A special symbol hold storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b lights up the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b every time there is an effective start winning, and each time the variable display on the second special symbol indicator 8b is started, The second special symbol reservation storage display 18b is turned off.

Further above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, the first special symbol reserved memory display consisting of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number. A container 18a is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays ordinary symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can variably display numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. If the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), it becomes a hit, and the variable winning ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to the open state, which is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 122 that can be held by a player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). A predetermined instruction operation is performed on the stick controller 122 by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of operating is provided, and inside the operating rod of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button 125. Is built in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate and the like at the installation position of the push button 120.

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots a game ball so that "left hitting" which aims at the left game area and "right hitting" which aims at the right game area are used differently, so that the change occurs. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player sits in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game ball so that the game ball is won in the first start winning slot 13 by left-handed hitting. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (big hit due to the special symbol), the game is aimed at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 which is switched from left hitting to right hitting. .. After the jackpot game state is over, a right-handing promotion notification is given on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handing. Specifically, a message such as "Aim right" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

During the big hit game state, a game is carried out in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed at by hitting the right. During the big hit game state, a right-handed promotion notification is given. After the jackpot gaming state is over, if a time saving state described later is reached, the game is continued by hitting the right side. After the jackpot game is over, a time saving notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the time saving state is started if the time saving state has been entered. In addition, during the time saving state, right-handing promotion notification is also performed. If it does not become a time-saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot gaming state ends, so that the right-handed ball is switched to the left-handed ball and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13. Play the game as you would. When the time saving state is not reached, a left-handing promotion notification (also referred to as left-handing notification) is provided on the screen of the effect display device 9 to prompt the player to return to left-handing and play the game. May be.

During the time saving state after the big hit game ends, the game is performed by aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handing. When the game ball wins the second start winning hole 14, and the display result is a big hit (a big hit due to a special symbol), a game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while right-handed. Also, if a game ball wins the second start winning port 14 and the display result is a small hit display result, the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit game state, so V is left right-handed. A game is played aiming at the determination winning device 87. At the start of the small hitting game state, a small hitting start notification for notifying that the small hitting game state is started on the screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. In addition, when it is controlled to the small hitting game state, it is executed at a specific timing (before the opening of the working hole of the V determination winning device 87 according to the small hitting, which will be described later depending on the game situation). At the start timing of the hit display or at a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed, the right-handing promotion notification is also given.

When the working hole of the V determination prize winning device 87 is in the open state due to the small hitting game state, the game ball falls inside the V judging prize winning device 87 from the working aperture, enters the V winning region 870, and is detected. When a V winning occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V prize is generated, V prize notification for notifying that the V prize has been generated is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Further, when the small hit game state ends, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. After the small hit, the big hit game state is entered and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened. Therefore, the player aims at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 and plays the game.

Further, when a game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hitting game state, when the game ball does not enter the V winning region 870 but enters the non-specific region 871 other than the V winning region 870, No big hits. In this way, when the V winning is not generated during the small hitting game state, the V winning failure notification for notifying that the V winning has failed is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Further, at the end of the small hitting game state, a small hitting end notification for notifying that the small hitting game state has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, after the small hitting game state is over, when the time saving state is continued, the player continues to hit the variable winning ball device 15 with the right hit and play the game. When the time saving state ends, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed and the game is performed so that the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 13. At the end of the time saving state, a time saving end notification for notifying that the time saving has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left hitting promotion notification for prompting the player to return to left hitting and play a game are performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. The hit type table shows, for each type of hit, a big hit occurrence condition, a control state (game state) after the big hit, a number of times of opening (number of rounds) in the big hit, and an opening time of each round in the big hit. In this embodiment, as a type of big hit, symbol 15R hour/hour big hit, symbol 4R hour/hour big hit, small hit via 16(15)R hour/hour big hit, small hit via 9(8)R hour/hour big hit, and small hit via 5( 4) R time short and big hit. The number in the parentheses for the big hit via the small hit indicates the number of times the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball device 15, and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a small hit symbol is determined in advance by random number lottery (small symbol judgment of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hit game state is entered, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. The game control state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base described later) after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit. In the small hit, the prize balls are paid out to the game balls that have won the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87 during the small hit game state. It is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated during the small hitting game state, and about 30 winning balls can be paid out in accordance with the winning balls.

When the game ball is won in the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 while the operating port is open and the gaming ball enters the V winning area 870 inside the V determination winning device 87 (V winning), a big hit occurs. To do. Such a big hit via a small hit is called a big hit via a big hit. Big hit via big hit includes small hit via 16(15)R hour/hour big hit, small hit via 9(8)R hour/short hit, and small hit via 5(4)R hour/short hit. Be done. The 16(15)R short-time big hit, which is linked so as to be a big hit, is called the first small hit. 9(8)R A small hit linked so as to be a short-time big hit is called a second small hit. 5(4)R The small hit that is tied so as to be a short-time big hit is called the third small hit.

On the other hand, the big hit that is directly generated by the variable display of the special symbol without passing through the small hit is called a symbol big hit. As the symbol jackpot, there are a symbol 15R time-short jackpot and a symbol 4R time-short jackpot that are directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

In this way, as the big hit, the symbol big hit which is directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the small prize based on the variable display of the second special symbol are generated by the V prize. It includes a big hit and a big hit. Each big hit of the symbol big hit and the small hit via big hit is a big hit that is controlled in a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state, and is named as a time saving big hit. The advantageous state that is advantageous to the player in the present embodiment also includes opening of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20.

Here, the time saving state will be described. The time saving state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shorter than the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when the time saving state is reached, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and a jackpot game may be performed. Increase.

In the time saving state, by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to facilitate the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 ( It is controlled to a high base state, which makes it highly approachable and highly frequent.

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. The "high base state" is a state where active control is performed to increase this ratio. On the other hand, the state where such control is not performed is the "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as control for increasing the occurrence of a start winning that triggers the start of variation of the special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening frequency and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip, which is also abbreviated to electric chu) are increased or the opening time is lengthened once. This can be realized as control for facilitating winning of a prize in the variable winning ball device 15 which is an electric chu. Such control is also referred to as "electrical Chu support control". In other words, the high base state, by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 that is the trigger for the fluctuation of the special symbol to be in the open state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased and variable. This is a control state in which the winning of the winning ball device 15 is facilitated (increased entry, increased frequency). "Den Chu support control" is generally called by the abbreviation "Den support", and the abbreviation "Den support" may also be used in this embodiment.

Further, the high base control (electrical Chu support control) will be described in detail. As a high base control (electricity Chu support control), the control to display and display the display result early by shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) (normal symbol shortening) Control), control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (ordinary electric accessory) (release time extension control), and , The control for increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device is opened (the number of times of opening increase control) is used as a trigger for changing the special symbol. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device that is the trigger for changing the special symbol is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so the game ball is started. It becomes easy to win the prize (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established).

Further, the symbol 15R hour-short jackpot is a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R hour-long jackpot is a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened four times (4R). In the case of 16 (15)R short-time big hit via small hit, after the V determination winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 16 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is actually opened is 15, and the player is a big hit similar to the symbol 15R short-time big hit regarding the opening of the big winning opening. I feel like a type. In the case of a 9(8)R short-time big hit via small hit, the big winning opening is opened 8 times (8R) after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds×10 times) Is. In the case of 5(4)R hour/hour/big hit via small hit, after the V determination winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds×10 times), the big winning opening is opened four times (4R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device is opened for 5 rounds, but the number of big winning openings is practically 4 times, and the player has the same big hit as the symbol 4R short-time big hit for opening the big winning opening. I feel like a type.

The time saving state after the symbol 4R time-short and big hit is the ending condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 1, and the ending condition that the total number of the variable display numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set. In this way, the number of times of end condition of the time saving that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 1 is that the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enter the V winning region 870 at a rate of 100%. Has been set. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times the variable display of the second special symbol is once is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, at a rate of about 1/7, may generate a big hit via a small hit. There are times.

The number of times of the time saving ending condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 1 is set for the following reason. In the case of symbol 4R time saving big hit, basically, the time saving state (including the electric support state) is continued until the variable display of the second special symbol is completed once, but in order to variably display the second special symbol, It is necessary to make a right hit to enter the game ball into the gate 32 to open the variable winning ball device 15 and open the variable winning ball device 15 in that state. There is a case where it takes time to win a game ball, and the first special symbol that has been stored on hold is variably displayed first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Even if the variation display of the first special symbol due to the pending storage based on the first start winning prize that can be stored up to four before the game state is started, the second special symbol that is easily determined as a jackpot that is advantageous to the player 1 This is a condition for surely enabling variable display of batches. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol due to the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, and thus the jackpot which is advantageous to the player in the time saving state is likely to be determined. It can be prevented that the variable display of the second special symbol is not performed.

After the big hit other than the symbol 4R short-time big hit, the ending condition that the variable display frequency of the second special symbol is 7 times, and the ending condition that the total number of the variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times Two end states are set. The number of times of 7 times as the end condition of the time saving state is set in consideration that the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enter the V winning region 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 7 times, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, compared to the symbol 4R time short and big hit, may generate a big hit via a small hit. Is significantly higher. As a result, the player can be focused on the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit, and the player's expectation about the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit can be increased.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times is immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, a big hit. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol due to the reserved memory based on the first starting prize that can be stored up to four before the game state is started, the second special symbol that is easy to be decided as a jackpot advantageous to the player 7 This is to ensure that the variable display of the number of times of fluctuation can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol due to the hold storage based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, and thus the jackpot which is advantageous to the player in the time saving state is likely to be determined. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state which is the normal state, the first start winning port 13 is provided so that the winning can be made from the first route, so it is better if the game ball flows down the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting winning than the game ball flowing down the two routes. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as the big hit game state, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second route, so that the game ball flowing down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in winning the big hit than for the game ball to flow down. Further, in a specific state such as a small hit game state, the V determination winning device 87 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second route, so that the game ball flowing down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous to the player in that a big hit occurs than when the game ball flows down.

In addition to the comparison of such advantages, for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (whether for starting winning or non-starting winning) may be the first route. It is provided in the and the second route, in the low base state as a normal state, the first route is easier to win the variable winning port than the second route, the high base state, the big hit game state, and the small In other states such as the winning game state, the second route is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first route, from another viewpoint, in the normal state, the game medium is the first route. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and it is advantageous for the player for the game medium to flow down the second path in other game states.

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

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, so that hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used for generating a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. Based on the fact that the numerical value data is read (extracted) at the time of starting winning, a random number generating function is provided in which the numerical value data read becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

Moreover, the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, the V determination winning switch 15a, and the V determination discharging switch 15b are used for game control. The input driver circuit 58 that supplies the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the big hit variable winning ball device 20, the solenoid 22 for opening and closing the V determination winning device 87 (movable part 872), and the V winning determination winning device 87 ( The solenoid 22 for opening/closing the area 870 movable part 87), the solenoid 24 for opening/closing the V winning area 870 (opening/closing member), and the output circuit 59 driven according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 are also mounted on the main board 31. Has been done.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b that displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10 that displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and the first special symbol reserved memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 instructs the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes the signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the display control of the V lamp 875 are performed via the lamp driver board 35, and at the same time, the sound output board. Various performance controls are performed, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via 70.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 121 via the I/O port unit 105. input. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the I/O port unit 105. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the operation operation of the technician to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I/O port unit 105. Enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I/O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, types of random numbers, update ranges, uses, and addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random 1: A random counter for determining whether to make a big hit and whether to make a small hit. Random 1 is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to 65535 which is the upper limit thereof, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2: Type of jackpot (type, symbol 15R hour/hour jackpot, symbol 4R hour/hour jackpot, small hit via 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot, via small hit 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot, and via small hit 5 (4) R time short and big hits) and big hit symbols are determined (for big hit type determination, big hit symbols determination). (3) Random 3: The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 4: The variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 5: It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 6: Determine an initial value of Random 5 (for determining an initial value of Random 5).

In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific game state, a symbol 15R hour short big hit, a symbol 4R hour short big hit, a small hit via 16(15)R hour short big hit, a small hit via 9(8)R hour short big hit, and a small hit It includes multiple types of via 5(4)R hour/hour jackpot. Therefore, when the big hit is decided based on the value of the random number for random determination (random 1), or when the small hit is decided, it is based on the value of the random number for large type determination (random 2). Then, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big hit via a small hit, the decided big hit becomes invalid unless a V winning is generated. Further, when the type of big hit is determined, at the same time, the big hit symbol is also decided on the basis of the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 2). Therefore, the random 2 is also a big hit symbol determination random number.

Further, when it is determined that the type of small hit, it is determined at the same time the small hit symbol. Therefore, the random number 2 is also a random number for the small hit symbol determination.

Further, the variation pattern is first included in the variation pattern type determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) to determine the variation pattern type and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type without reach and a reach variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a variation pattern type is set in such a manner that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time saving state when the display result is out of order. When, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the change time compared to when it is not in the short-time state, the change time of the predetermined change pattern is set shorter than when it is not the short time state, or it is the most change of the change pattern types. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected at a high rate, and even when the reach type is selected, the variation rate of the normal reach with the shortest variation time among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

In addition, such variation pattern types include a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs (for example, a variation pattern type in which an effect associated with a small hit is executed), and a small hit amount. Includes a change pattern type that cannot be selected (for example, a change pattern type in which an effect unrelated to a small hit is executed). Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect related to the small hit is executed. Therefore, when the variation pattern in which the predetermined suggestion effect regarding such a small hit is executed is executed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation. The variation pattern type that can be selected when it is a small hit can be selected both when it is a small hit and when it is not a small hit, and when it is a small hit it is better than when it is not a small hit. Is also set so that the selection rate becomes high. As a result, even if the variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs, it may occur when the small hit does not occur, so that the player can recognize in advance that a small hit will occur based on the type of the variation pattern that is executed. You can prevent it from happening. On the other hand, the variation pattern types that cannot be selected when a small hit is, for example, a variation pattern in which an effect unrelated to the small hit suggests that the small hit is a big hit directly By making the selection impossible when the small hit occurs, the relation between the effect of the variation pattern and the display result can be prevented from becoming complicated. In addition, the variation pattern that can be selected when the small hit is set is set so that the variation pattern set to the specific variation time is selected based on the correspondence relationship with the opening control of the V determination winning device 87. .. If such a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect relating to the small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit occurs, the player's expectation for the small hit can be increased at the time of the variable display. it can. Furthermore, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small hitting game state that it is necessary to enter the game ball into the V determination winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain the big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for the person to escape the advantageous state in which the game ball enters the V determination winning device 87.

Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit occurs may not be limited to a specific variation time. In addition, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit occurs does not have to be the one in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed. Further, the variation patterns may be provided separately when the small hit occurs, when the small hit occurs, and when the big hit occurs. In addition, the variation patterns are not divided into the variation pattern when the small hit, the out-of-range, and the large hit, and the type of the variation pattern to be selected regardless of which variation display result is obtained. The ranges may be the same.

Further, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-step lottery process, the variation pattern type is not provided and only the variation pattern determination random number is used to make a one-step The variation pattern may be determined by.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special drawing hit determination table, a second special drawing hit determination table, and various big hit type judgment tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hitting determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for making a big hit determination for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hitting determination table. The second special drawing hit determination table is a data table for making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment for the second special symbol, and a big hit judgment value to be compared with random 1 and a small hit judgment value are set. It is a table. The upper row in FIG. 5(B) is the big hit determination table portion, and the lower row in FIG. 5(B) is the small hit determination table portion. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B shows the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 5B shows the probability (ratio) of a small hit.

When the CPU 56 detects a starting winning prize (first starting winning prize) to the first starting winning prize port 13 or a starting winning prize (second starting winning prize) to the second starting winning prize port 14, a random number is generated at a predetermined timing. The count value (random 1) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the first special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the jackpot is given for the first special symbol. To decide. Regarding the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the jackpot is given to the second special symbol. To decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the jackpot determination values, the extracted value is set to the second value.
It compares with the small hitting judgment value which is set to the special figure hitting judgment table, when the extraction value agrees with either small hitting judgment value, it decides to make the small hitting concerning the 2nd special design. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (described as a tentative decision because the big hit is not controlled unless a V winning occurs during the small hit). ..

In addition, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to a big hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not to do it. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, whether the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol to be a small hit symbol It also means to decide whether or not.

The first special symbol is set not to be determined as a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set to be determined as a small hit with a predetermined probability.

5(C), (D), and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a first special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the first special symbol. FIG. 5(D) is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C), there are numerical values that are compared with the value of random 2 for jackpot type determination, and there are "symbol 15R hour short jackpot" and "symbol 4R hour short jackpot". The jackpot determination value corresponding to each is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(D), a big hit determination value that is a numerical value to be compared with the value of Random 1 and that corresponds to "Symbol 15R hour short big hit" is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (a jackpot symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to "8R hourly short win" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to "15R short-time big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol.

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 is matched as the jackpot type, and the value of random 1 is matched as the jackpot pattern. Determine the jackpot pattern that you made. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are simultaneously determined.

The small hit via big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(E) is a numerical value that is compared with the value of Random 2 for big hit type determination. The jackpot determination values corresponding to each of the "via 9(8)R hour/hour big hit" and the "small hit via 5(4)R hour/hour big hit" are set. However, the big hit type determined in the small hit via big hit type determination table is the first small hit (16(15)R hour/hour big hit), the second small hit (9(8)R hour/hour big hit) , Is a temporary jackpot type associated with each of the third jackpots (those that become 5(4)R hourly and short jackpots), and are invalid unless a V winning is generated in the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the first time-saving state (variation display 1 to 5 times) and the second time-saving state (fluctuation) in which the number of fluctuation displays controlled to the time-saving state (high base state) are different. Due to the presence of a plurality of types of time-saving states such as 7 to 11 times of display), the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state which is controlled after the termination of the jackpot gaming state of various jackpots will be described. Here, the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit game state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit will be described as a typical example. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of an execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit game state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit.

After the big hit game state of 4R time saving big hit, the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the case of the first time saving state which is controlled to the time saving state over a relatively small number of fluctuation display times (1 to 5 times) Regarding the display, if there is a hold memory of the first special symbol before the occurrence of the big hit game state, and if there is no hold memory of the first special symbol before the occurrence of the big hit game state, As shown in FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B), the execution balance mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state is different.

FIG. 6(A) shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the case where there is one reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control. FIG. 6(B) shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is no reserved storage of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the big hit game state is controlled in the state where the first hold memory or the second hold memory is present, the hold memory existing before the control to the big hit game state is the big hit game. In the state, the memory state is continued and carried over until after the jackpot gaming state is finished, and is used for the variable display after the jackpot gaming state is finished.

As shown in FIG. 6(A), at the start of the first time saving state after the end of the big hit game state of 8R time reduction big hit, of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory that existed before the control to the big hit game state. When there is a pending storage, since the starting winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 for variable display of the second special symbol to be preferentially executed is not yet done, in the time saving state, first, 1 As the variation display of the first time, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the reserved storage of the first special symbol carried over from before the occurrence of the big hit game state is executed. In the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 8R time saving big hit, the game is performed in which the game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14 after the right hit is made, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6(A). In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 can be executed.

After the start of the time saving state, until the start winning a prize to the second starting winning opening 14, when the reserved memory of the first special symbol exists, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory. Is executed. In FIG. 6(A), after the start of the time saving state, until the start winning a prize to the second starting winning hole 14, one of the first special symbols that existed before the control to the big hit game state. The example in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed once based on the pending storage of is shown. In FIG. 6(A), after the start of the time-saving state, the second time after the start of the time-saving state, based on the fact that the variable display based on the start winning in the second start winning port 14 is executed once. An example in which the time saving control is ended is shown in the variable display.

As for the winning prize for the start to the second starting winning opening 14, as described above, four pieces of reserved storage information are possible. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 in the electric support state is executed after the start of the first time saving state and before, for example, one execution of the variable display based on the starting winning on the second starting winning opening 14 is completed. 6A, a maximum of four pieces of second reserved storage information can occur during the release control state of FIG. In this embodiment, in the case of the first time saving state, the variable display having a relatively long variable display time is based on the first start winning prize to the second start winning port 14 so that the second hold storage information is easily accumulated. Is executed. It should be noted that the variable display in which the variable display time is rather long may not be executed.

After that, when the second hold storage information is stored by the time the execution of the variable display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is completed, for example, the third time in FIG. 6A. ~ As shown in the 6th variation display column of the 2nd special symbol, the variation display based on the maximum 4 pieces of the 2nd hold storage information is executed, and the small hit lottery with the winning probability of about 1/7 is the 2nd hold. Only the number of stored information items can be executed. As a result, even if the first time saving state ends, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding the occurrence of a big hit via a small hit based on the second held storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(B), at the start of the time saving state, when there is no hold storage of the first special symbol based on the hold storage that existed before the control to the big hit game state, there is a 4R time saving big hit. In a time-saving state after the jackpot gaming state is over, a right-handed strike is made to enter the game ball into the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball cannot enter the first starting winning opening 13. As it becomes a game state, as shown in FIG. 6(B), the variable display of the second special symbol based on the starting winning prize to the second starting winning opening 14 can be executed from the first varying display. In this case as well, as in the case of holding storage in FIG. 6A, a maximum of four pieces of second holding storage information as shown in FIG. 6B can occur. As a result, even if the first time saving state ends, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding the occurrence of a big hit via a small hit based on the second held storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

The ending condition of the first time saving state after the end of the big hit game state of 4R time-short big hit, the variable display of the second special symbol has been executed once, as described above, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is established when the variable display is executed five times in total.

As shown in FIG. 6(A), at the start of the time saving state, after the variable display of the first special symbol based on the three reserved memories of the first special symbol that was present at the start was executed three times, When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for the fourth time, the variable display number of the second special symbol is executed once by executing the variable display of the fourth time, and thus the ending condition is When satisfied, the control of the first time saving state is ended.

As shown in FIG. 6(B), at the start of the time saving state, when the reserved storage of the first special symbol does not exist at the start and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed from the first time, 1 In the variable display of the second time, the variable display number of the second special symbol is executed once, so that the condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied, and the control of the time saving state is ended.

4R time reduction big hit after the jackpot game state end condition, the end condition of the first time saving state, the number of times the variable display of the second special symbol has been executed once, or the total of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is set to hold when the number of times of execution is 5 times. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 6(A), even if there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the first time saving state, in the first time saving state, from the variable display of the first special symbol. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, is executed the same number of times (one time) as when the first special symbol is not held and stored at the start of the first time saving state, so that the first time saving The condition ends.

Further, for example, at the start of the first time-saving state, even if there is a maximum of four reserved memory of the first special symbol, in the first time-saving state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the four reserved memory. After the execution, the first time saving state ends by being executed the same number of times (one time) as the case where the reserved storage of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the first time saving state.

In this way, the ending condition of the first time saving state after the big hit game state of 4R time reduction big hit, the variable display number of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol Since the total number of variable displays is set to be satisfied when it is executed five times, when the first special symbol at the beginning of the first time saving state has a pending storage, and when there is not, During the control period of 1 hour saving state, the number of executable times of the variable display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player, can be the same number of times, so there is a difference in advantage and disadvantage for the player in the time saving state (high base state). This can be prevented and the fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6 and the like, the ending condition of the first time saving state defined by the total variation display number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times the variation display by the first reserved memory is performed. (4 times) and a predetermined number of times the predetermined variable display for the second special symbol is executed (1 time), so the total number of times is set, so in the first time saving state, fluctuation due to the first reserved memory Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent a difference from being disadvantageous and disadvantageous to the player due to the first hold storage information, and to ensure fairness of the game.

Also, for big hit types other than the symbol 4R time-short and big hit, the minimum fluctuation display count "1" in the time-shortened state in the above-mentioned symbol 4R time-short and big hit is replaced by "7", and the maximum in the time-shortened state in the aforementioned pattern 4R time-short and big hit The variable display count “5” is replaced with “11”. Therefore, even in the big hit type other than the symbol 4R time-short big hit, as in the case of the 8R time short big hit, the presence or absence of the number of the first special symbol stored at the start of the first short time state after the big hit game state of the symbol 4R time short big hit And, regardless of the number, the second time saving state continues until the same variable display of the second special symbol is executed 7 times. Thereby, with respect to the big hit types other than the symbol 4R time/short and big hit, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those obtained for the symbol 4R time/short and big hit.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the number of time saving (electricity support) after the big hit is set to a relatively small number, as described above, the player is determined by the number of the first holding storage information immediately after the end of the big hit game state. It is preferable that the number of times of time saving (electric power saving) that is disadvantageous to is not set.

7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. 7 and 8 show the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

Main commands in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern that is variably displayed on the production display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is given to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control CPU 101 controls to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the effect display device.

The commands 8C01(H) to 8C06(H) are display result designating commands indicating a display result including a misalignment display result, a big hit type, a big hit display result for each small hit type, and a small hit display result.

Command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol fixed designation command that designates to end the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A005 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the big hit game state for each kind of big hit.

The command A1XX(H) is a special winning opening open designation command which indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is a command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the opening (closing) of the number (round) of the XX number of times is open.

The commands A301 to A305(H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the big hit game state for each kind of big hit.

The command A 401 (H) is a first start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the first starting award has been won. The command A402(H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting award has been won.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command that specifies that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command that specifies that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX(H) is a first reserved storage number designating command for designating the first reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX(H) is a second reserved storage number designating command for designating the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a reserved storage number designating command for designating the reserved storage number after subtraction when the reserved storage number is subtracted, but not limited to this. For each of the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages, a reserved storage number subtraction designation command designating subtraction of the number of reserved storages by 1 may be used.

The command C2XX(H) and the command C3XX(H) are results of winning determination such as a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is a production control command indicating the contents. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command showing whether or not a big hit, whether or not it is a small hit, and a judgment result of the type of the big hit, out of the determination results at the time of winning. Further, the command C3XX(H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the variation pattern type random number value is in the winning determination result. Is.

The command C401(H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. The command C402(H) is a command designating the start of the second small hit. The command C403 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. Command C
501 (H) is a command designating the start of the first small hit. The command C502 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. The command C503 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. The command C601 (H) is a V winning designation command that designates that there is a V winning. The command C602 (H) is a V winning ball detection designation command that specifies that a winning ball (including both a V winning ball and a winning ball other than the V winning ball) to the V determination winning device 87 is detected.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage information of the first special symbol. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the first reserved storage buffer, a jackpot determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random 4) is stored.

Regarding the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved memory buffer for storing the reserved memory information of the second special symbol. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random 4) is stored.

Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts random number values from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of saving (storing). Specifically, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first reserved storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning in the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts random number values from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and saves them in the second reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of saving (storing) in the area. Specifically, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second reserved storage buffer based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14.

In this way, the storage of the information regarding the starting winning as described above in the storage buffer may be referred to as "stored". It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are not extracted at the time of the start winning and stored in the reserved storage buffer in advance, but a variation pattern setting process described later. You may make it extract at the time of the change start of a special symbol.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) to execute the timer interrupt process. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initializing processing, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initializing the random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern) Type determination, update processing of various random numbers such as fluctuation pattern determination), and random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, CP
U56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether the power-on signal has been turned on) (S20). Next, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, the V determination winning switch 15a, and the V determination ejection. The detection signal of the switch 15b is input, and the state of the signals is determined (switch process: S21).

Next, the CPU 56, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, the normal symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). About the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for regular symbol determination and a random number for small type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23 ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing such as setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a and the prize winning switch 25a (S30).

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer to execute the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a starting port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores the pending storage data (first pending storage data) such as the big hit determination random number obtained based on the starting winning into the first starting winning opening 13, as described above. A first reserved storage buffer, and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on a winning start to the second starting winning opening 14 Is provided. In each of these pending storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of storages in each pending storage (4 for the first pending storage data and 4 for the second pending storage data) is secured.

In the starting opening switch passage processing, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is provided on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Random numbers) are extracted and stored (stored) in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on, the number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

In the following description regarding the reserved storage, the storage of the above-described information regarding the starting winning in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as “reserved storage”. Further, the numerical data stored in the first pending storage buffer may be referred to as first pending storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second pending storage buffer may be referred to as second pending storage information.

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

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit a display result designation command. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process elapses. Special symbol stop process (S304), the variation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a processing of performing control for opening the special winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit game state is entered. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), control for transmitting a production control command of a round display during the big hit game state to the production control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. Processing. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the big hit ending process is performed. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the big hit game state.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a processing for performing control for opening the working opening in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit game state is entered. The small hitting open process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not a game ball has won V in the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, and transmitting a V winning designation command when the player has won V. Is a process of performing a process such as a process of transmitting a small hit end designation command at the end timing of the small hit.

The small hit completion process (S310) is a process for shifting to the big hit game state when the game ball has won V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 (transmission of a big hit start designation command, big hit display). (Time setting, jackpot opening mode setting, process flag transition setting of jackpot opening preprocessing, etc.) is performed, and when the relevant V winning is not made, the jackpot game state is not changed and special It is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passage processing of S312. In the starting opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first starting opening switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting the values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number and storing them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning-time effect process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected winning prize of the first special symbol is subsequently executed are determined at the time of starting winning (S1215).

In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as reserved storage information, and then the variable display is started. When the condition is established, at the timing of starting the variable display, in the special symbol normal process (S300), based on the pending storage information, the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) to start the variable display, the variation Whether or not the display result is the big hit display result and the big hit type are determined based on the big hit determination value and the big hit type determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above. Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S301) is performed using the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above. Based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the variable display based on the starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is the first starting. At the timing (timing at which the hold storage information is stored) at the winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, it is determined in advance whether or not to be a big hit, whether to be a small hit, determination of the type of big hit, and determination of the variation pattern type, corresponding to the various random number values described above. Based on the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination value, and the variation pattern type determination value that have been set, pre-reading determination effect processing is performed. By doing so, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the variable display result is predicted in advance before the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of winning the start, the effect symbol is changed. It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice that gives a big hit (possibly a big hit) during variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1216), and also transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). In addition, the CPU 56 controls to send the first start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), sets the value of the first reserve storage number counter in the EXT data, and designates the first reserve storage number. Control for transmitting a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1219).

By executing the processing of S1216, S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, gaming state such as jackpot game state) Every time a winning a prize is given to the starting winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, when the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, the first starting winning designating command. And, a set of four commands of the first reserved storage number designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state (S1221). If the second starting opening switch 14a is not in the on state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1222). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts the values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning-time effect process similar to the winning-time effect process as described in S1215 for the detected winning prize of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1226), and control to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), sets the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the EXT data, and designates the second reserved storage number. Control for transmitting a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the game state (high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, gaming state such as jackpot game state) Every time the player wins in the starting winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, the second starting winning designating command. And a set of four commands of the second reserved storage number designation command are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

If there is no reserved storage data in the reserved storage buffer in S51, the process for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command (S80) is performed, and then the process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer, to the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, depending on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the first pending storage buffer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed. Be done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Is performed.

By the control of S52 to S54, if at least one data of the second reserved storage exists in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 8b based on the data of the second reserved storage, It is executed in priority to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a based on the data of the first reserved memory.

Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages indicated by the special symbol pointer=1 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories=1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It stores in the random number buffer of RAM55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and the storage area of each storage area in the first pending storage buffer. Shift content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved storages=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always the same as the order of the first reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. Further, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this.

In addition, CPU56, on the basis of the value of the reserved storage number counter of the special symbol pointer after subtraction, performs the control to send the reserved storage number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S59). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first" for indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol , Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 performs the big hit determination by reading the big hit determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start opening switch passage processing or S1224 of the start opening switch passage processing and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer. The big hit judging module compares a predetermined big hit judging value (see FIG. 5) and a small hit judging value (see FIG. 5) with a big hit judging random number, and if they match, decides to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program that executes the process of determining. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

In the process of the big hit determination, if the first special symbol matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(A), the second special symbol matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(B) Then, it is decided to be a big hit for the special symbol. When it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S60), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to be a big hit, it is to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, it is also to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display device is a big hit symbol ..

When it is decided to make a big hit in S61 (Y of S61), a big hit flag showing that it is a big hit is set (S71).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates "first" (S72). When the special symbol pointer is “first”, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is selected (S73), and the process proceeds to S75. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer does not indicate “first” (in the case of “second”), the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5D is selected (S74), S75. Proceed to.

In S75, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is set to the jackpot type. The determination is made (S75), and the process proceeds to S81.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any big hit determination value in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second". By checking whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S76). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not data indicating "second" (variable display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S82 described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is data indicating “second” (which is a variable display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit determination table of FIG. 5(B) Using, the small hit determination random number (random 1) value is determined to match with which small hit determination value, the small hit determination process is performed (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 5B (Y in S76), it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78).

After the small hit flag is set, the small hit via big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(E) is selected (S79), and the value matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area. The type of big hit corresponding to the value is determined as the type of the big hit via big hit (S80). Then, the process proceeds to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82 described later.

In S81, data indicating the type of the big hit determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the big hit type is "symbol 15R hour short big hit", "01" is set in the big hit type buffer as data showing the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "symbol 4R hour short big hit", the data showing the big hit type As a result, "02" is set in the big hit type buffer. On the other hand, when the big hit type is "16(15)R hourly short big hit through small hit", "03" is set in a temporary big hit type buffer different from the big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is a short-time big hit via small hit 9(8)R big hit, "04" is set in the temporary big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type. When the type of big hit is 5(4)R short time big hit via big hit, "05" is set in the temporary big hit type buffer as data showing the big hit type. Of these, data showing 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot via small hit, 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot via small hit, and 5(4)R hour/hour jackpot via small hit are V winnings in the small hit game state. If it does not occur, there is data that is not valid without a big hit and is provisionally set.

In S82, the stop symbol of the special symbol is set (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a deviating symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hitting flag is set, one of the small hitting symbols "1", "5", and "9" which is the small hitting symbol according to the small hitting type selected and determined in S80 is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. To do. When the big hit flag is set, either the big hit design which is the big hit design which is selected and decided in S75, "3", or "7" is determined as the stop design of the special design. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S79).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process.

In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the special symbol finalized display flag is set (S130). The special figure fixed display flag is displaying the special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) which is the display result of the variable display, but has not been finalized as the display result. This flag is set in the state of, and corresponding to the fact that the symbol which is the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, it is set to the on state by the process of S132D described later.

When the special figure finalizing display flag is not set in S130, that is, when the special figure finalizing display time described later has ended, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control processing of S32 to be special. The variable display of the symbols is terminated, and control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and the data indicating "second" to the special symbol pointer is When it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is ended. Further, the symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time saving flag indicating the time saving state according to the first time saving state or the second time saving state is set (S132A). When the time saving flag is set in S132A, the time saving state (high base state) is set, 0.5 seconds is set as the special figure confirmation display time (S132B), and the process proceeds to S132D. In S132B, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the special figure finalization display time of 0.5 seconds is set in the game control process timer, and the timing of the special figure finalization display time is started. The special figure finalization display time is a control time for continuing the state of the special figure finalization display, and control for continuing the state of the special figure finalization display is performed for a set time. When the timer value is a value other than "0", the game control process timer is updated by subtracting 1 each time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of a timer interrupt.

On the other hand, if the hour/hour flag is not set in S132A, the special figure confirmation display time is set to 0.6 seconds instead of the hour/hour state (high base state) (S132C), and the process proceeds to S132D. In S132C, the timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the special figure finalization display time of 0.6 seconds is set in the game control process timer, and the timing of the special figure finalization display time is started.

As described above, when the time saving control is performed, the special figure confirmation display time is shorter than when the time saving control is not performed, so that the variation efficiency can be increased. On the other hand, when the time saving control is not performed, the variation efficiency becomes low, so that it is possible to prevent the variation display of the special symbol from occurring for a time period.

In S132D, the special figure confirmation display flag is set, and the process ends (S132D). This makes it possible to specify that the special map confirmation display is being performed. As described above, before the variable display is finished, the special figure finalizing display flag is set and the special figure finalizing display is controlled while the special figure finalizing display time is measured.

If the special figure finalization display flag is set in S130, that is, if the special figure finalization display time has not ended, the time value of the special figure finalization display time is confirmed and the special figure finalization display time elapses. It is determined whether or not (end) (S132E). If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in S132E, the process ends. On the other hand, when the special figure finalization display time has elapsed in S132E, it means that the special figure finalization display time has ended, so the special figure finalization display time flag is reset (S132F).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). If the big hit flag is not set in S133, the process proceeds to S139. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set in S133, such as when it is determined to be the symbol 15R hour/hour jackpot or the symbol 4R hour/hour jackpot, the CPU 56 is a flag which is set when the hour jackpot is controlled. When a certain time saving flag is set, the time saving flag is reset (S134), and the effect control microcomputer 100 specifies the big hit start 1 designation command or the big hit start 2 designation according to the determined big hit type. A process for transmitting one of the commands (a big hit start designation command) is performed (S135).

As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of big hit is the symbol 4R hourly short big hit, the big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the symbol 15R hour short big hit, the big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the big hit type corresponds to is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

Further, a value corresponding to a big hit display time (a time at which, for example, the effect display device 9 is notified that a big hit has occurred) is set to the special winning opening control timer (S136). After that, in the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the special winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the special winning opening is opened and the round is started.

Further, depending on the type of big hit specified by the data showing the kind of big hit stored in the RAM 55, the opening pattern data for each kind of big hit stored in the ROM 54 described above is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times). , Or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds), and other data indicating the opening mode are set (set) in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the release count data is set in the release count counter for counting the release count. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (S305) (S138), and the processing is ended. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special winning opening opening pre-processing.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S133, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the small hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening including the setting of the small hit opening control timer used for the small hit opening control (for example, (10 times), opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds), and data indicating an opening mode such as an interval time between opening are set (set) in a specific storage area (S140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) (S141), and the processing ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit opening pretreatment.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is confirmed whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state by the first time saving state or the second time saving state is set (S142). If the time saving flag is not set in S142, it means that the time saving state is not set, and thus the process proceeds to S152 which will be described later. On the other hand, in S142, when the time saving flag is set, because it is a time saving state, for counting the total value of the variable display number of the first special symbol and the variable display number of the second special symbol in the time saving state The total time reduction counter as a counting unit is updated by subtracting -1 (S143).

In the big hit end processing of FIG. 14, the total time saving counter to be subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 5 times by S165 when controlled to the first time saving state after the 4R symbol time saving big hit, and is of a type other than the 4R symbol time saving big hit. When it is controlled to the second time saving state after the big hit, it is set to 11 times in S168, and in S143, the variable display which is the outlier display result is subtracted and updated every time it is executed. The total time saving counter is used for both the determination of whether the ending condition of the first saving time condition is satisfied and the determination of whether the ending condition of the second saving time condition is satisfied.

Next, based on checking whether or not the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second", it is confirmed whether or not it is the end time of the variable display of the second special symbol (S145). In S145, when it is the end of the variable display of the first special symbol, not the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S148 described later. On the other hand, in S145, when it is the end of the variable display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S146). The special figure 2 hour/hour counter that is subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the variation display number of the second special symbol when it is controlled to the first hour/hour state or the second hour/hour state after the big hit game is over. In the jackpot ending process of FIG. 14, the special figure 2 time saving counter is set to 5 times by S165 when controlled to the first time saving state, and set to 11 times by S168 when controlled to the second time saving state. To be done. The special figure 2 hour reduction counter is subtracted and updated by S146 every time the variable display that is the display result of the second special symbol is lost is executed.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter updated in S146 is "0" (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 hour/hour count counter becomes “0”, one of the ending conditions of the first hour/hour state is satisfied, or one of the ending conditions of the second hour/hour state is satisfied. Since it is time, the process proceeds to S149, which will be described later, in order to end the currently executed first time saving state or second time saving state. On the other hand, in S147, if the count value of the special figure 2 hour/hour count counter is not "0", it is to confirm whether or not another one of the end conditions of the first hour/hour state is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to S148.

In S148, based on the total variable display number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state, in order to confirm whether the ending condition of the first time saving state or the second time saving state being executed is satisfied First, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total time reduction counter updated and subtracted in S143 has become "0" (S148). If the count value of the total time saving counter is not "0" in S148, the process proceeds to S152, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148, when the count value of the total time saving counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149.

S149, S150, in each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, when it is determined by S147 that the variable display count of the second special symbol has reached the number of end conditions, and by S148, the first special symbol and At any time, when it is determined that the total variable display number of the second special symbols has reached the number of end conditions, it is executed in order to end the first time saving state or the second time saving state being executed. ..

In S149, the set time saving flag is reset (S149). Next, in S150, the set hour/hour counter is reset (S150). Then, in response to the completion of the time saving condition based on the number of times of variable display in the time saving state, a process for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

In S152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

In such a special symbol stop process, by S142 to S151, when the first time saving state, the second special symbol is executed once the deviation change display, the total of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 5 When any one of the execution of the out-of-range variation display is satisfied, the process of ending the first time saving state is performed. Further, by S142 to S151, when in the second time saving state, the execution of the out-of-range variation display of the second special symbol 7 times and the out-of-range variation display of 11 times in total of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed. When either of the above is established, the process of ending the second time saving state is performed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process in the special symbol process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the special winning opening control timer set before the big hit ending process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end time has elapsed (S162). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if the time has passed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of the jackpot to be ended is the 8R hour/short jackpot, based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the present jackpot gaming state ( S163).

When the type of the big hit that ends in S163 is the symbol 4R hour/hour big hit, the special figure 2 hour/hour counter is set to "1" (second special hour) as the ending condition of the first hour/hour state in order to control the first hour/hour state. The data of the variable display 1 time of the symbol) is set (S164), and the data of "5" (corresponding to the total variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 5 times) is set in the total hour reduction counter (S165). ). Then, a process for transmitting the first time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S170.

When the type of big hit to be finished by S163 is not the symbol 4R time/short jackpot, the type of big hit to be finished is a big hit type other than the symbol 4R time/short jackpot, and the second time/short state for controlling to the second time/short state. As the ending condition of, the data of “7” (corresponding to one variation display of the second special symbol) is set in the special figure 2 hour/hour counter (S167), and “11” is set to the total hour/hour counter (first special symbol and The data of the total variation display 11 times of the second special symbol is set (S168). Then, a process for transmitting the second time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S169), and the process proceeds to S170.

In S170, the time saving flag is set in order to control the first time saving state or the second time saving state (S170). When controlling to the first time saving state, the first time saving flag is set. On the other hand, when controlling to the second time saving state, the second time saving flag is set. Then, depending on the end of the big hit game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S171), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

Thereby, after the end of the big hit game state of the symbol 4R time short and big hit, is controlled to the first time short state, and is controlled to the second time short state after the end of the big hit game state of big hit type other than the symbol 4R time short and big hit. Then, the respective end conditions of the first time saving state and the second time saving state are individually defined by the number of fluctuation display times of only the second special symbol and the total number of times of variable display opening of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It

In such a jackpot end process, by S164, S165, after the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time short jackpot, the execution of the one-off variation display of the second special symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol Is set to control to the first time saving state until any one of the execution of the deviation change display of 5 times is satisfied. In addition, by S167, S168, after the big hit game state of the big hit type other than the symbol 4R short-time big hit, execution of the deviation display of 7 times of the second special symbol and the total of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 11 The setting for controlling to the second time saving state is set until either one of execution of the out-of-range variation display is established.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S308). In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to move the movable portion 872 to the open state based on the opening mode of the small hit set in S140 of FIG. 13, thereby operating the V determination winning device 87. The opening operation of the mouth is started (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S412). Next, the CPU 56 sets a V determination winning number counter as counting means in order to use the winning number in the V winning area 870 in the open state of the small hit as a condition for ending the open state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V determination winning number counter is set to "10" and the setting for down counting the V winning number is made. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting open process (S309) (S413).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a small hitting open process (S309) in the special symbol process process. In the processing for opening the small hit, the CPU 56 updates the small hit opening control timer by -1 (S430). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V determination winning number counter that counts the number of V winnings is "0" in S435 described later (S431). The V determination winning number counter is set to "10" in S413 of FIG. 15, and when 10 V winning balls are counted, the count value becomes "0". When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is "0" in S430, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the count value of the V determination winning number counter is not “0” in S430, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit opening control timer set in S140 of FIG. 13 has timed out (timer value=0). Yes (S432).

If the small hit opening control timer has timed out in S432, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, if the small hit opening control timer has not timed out in S432, the solenoid 22 is controlled according to the time value of the small hit opening control timer based on the small hit opening mode set in S140 of FIG. Then, the movable part 872 is operated to the open state, and the processing for opening and closing the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is performed (S433).

Next, in order to determine whether or not a V prize generated by a game ball entering the V prize area 870 which is in an open state inside the V determination prize winning device 87 from the V prize opening is detected, It is determined whether the switch 87a is in the on state (S434). The ON state in S434 is when the V winning is detected, and the V winning flag which is set when the V winning is detected is set (S435). Then, processing for transmitting the V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball has been detected, and can recognize the V winning number. Next, the opening/closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning opening of the V winning area 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first one of the game balls that has entered the V determination winning device 87 wins the V prize, the V winning opening of the V winning area 870 is closed, and then the game that enters the V determination winning device 87. All the balls are guided to the winning ball area and detected by the V determination winning switch 15b.

On the other hand, when it is not in the ON state in S434, it means that the V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15b is in the ON state (S438). If it is in the on state in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and if it is not in the on state in S438, the process ends.

In S439, the count value of the V determination winning number counter set to "10" in S413 of FIG. 15 is down-counted by "-1" (S439), and the process for transmitting the V determination winning ball detection designation command is performed. (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball that has entered the determination winning device 87 has been detected after the V winning ball has been detected, and enters the determination winning device 87. It is possible to recognize the number of played game balls.

Next, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag, which is set when the V winning is detected, is set (S437). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning flag is set according to the detection of the V winning determined in S434 (S438), and the process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S436). , The process ends. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning is detected. In the small hitting gaming state, a plurality of gaming balls can enter the V winning area 870 inside the V determination winning device 87, so when the first V winning ball in the small hitting gaming state is detected, by S438. Since the V winning flag is set, even if the second and subsequent V winning balls are detected, it is controlled so that S438 and S439 are not executed again.

When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is “0” in S431, it means that the small winning V winning number has reached the upper limit value, so that the small win opening end condition is satisfied. When the small hit opening control timer times out in S432, it means that the small hit opening end condition is satisfied due to the end of the small hit opening control. At these times, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in a closed state, and closes the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V determination prize number counter becomes “0”, even if the V determination prize device 87 according to the opening mode of the small hit is being opened, the count value of the V determination prize number counter is determined according to the count value. The V determination winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit opening control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed in response to the end of the small hit opening control in the small hit opening mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning device 87 is closed is set in the V winning effective period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process ( The value is updated to the value corresponding to S310 (S443), and the process ends. As a result, timing of a specific period, which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning device 87 is closed, is started. By setting the specific period which is the V winning effective period in this way, even if the game ball passes the V winning region later than the time when the game ball normally passes some time, the game ball Can be detected. Further, since the specific period is set, even if someone illegally tries to win the V winning area, only the period is detected, so it is possible to prevent fraud.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit completion post-processing, the CPU 56 updates the V winning effective period timer by -1 (S441) and checks whether the V winning effective period timer has timed out (timer value=0) (S442).

If the V winning effective period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag set in S434 or S445 is set when the V winning is already detected (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is determined in order to determine whether the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. It is determined whether or not is on (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S444, it means that the V winning is detected during the V winning valid period, and the V winning flag indicating that the V winning is detected is set (S445). Then, the processing for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the processing is ended. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning has occurred.

When the V winning effective period timer has timed out in S442, processing for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has ended. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 23, control is performed to open the opening/closing member to return the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit flag is set (S449).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, in the small hitting game state, if the player makes a right hit in accordance with a right hit promotion notification described later, the game ball will enter the V determination winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%. Based on the fact that the gaming ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 always wins the V winning area 870, the V winning flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (S435 in FIG. 16). Then, the big hit flag is set in S449, and the big hit game state is controlled.

Next, the CPU 56 determines that the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer in S81 is officially a big hit due to the occurrence of the V winning, and the data is changed to the big hit type buffer. Officially memorize (S450). Then, the hour-shortening flags (the first hour-shortening flag and the second hour-shortening flag set in the big hit end process of FIG. 14) set at that time are temporarily reset (S451).

Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the big hit gaming state is starting. Next, the big winning opening control timer is set to a value corresponding to a big hit display time (a time at which, for example, the effect display device 9 notifies that a big hit has occurred) (S453).

In addition, referring to the big hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and the interval depending on the kind of big hit. Opening pattern data indicating an opening mode such as time (the time when the special winning opening is closed between rounds) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S454). Among such data, the release count data is set in the release count counter for counting the release count in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (S305) (S455), and the processing is ended. As a result, when a V winning occurs in the small hitting game state, the big hitting game state is entered.

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big hit game state does not occur, so the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer in S81 is erased (S456), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S460), and the process ends. As a result, when the V winning is not generated in the small hitting game state, the big hitting game state is not shifted.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in the command analysis process, when the variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. Further, in the command analysis process, when the display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as effects corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, among the processes corresponding to the control state, A process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

Next, a random number updating process of updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selecting and selecting various effect contents is executed (S706). Then, it transfers to S702.

In the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When this is done, the variable display of the effect design is stopped. By performing such effect control main processing, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect display device 9 are transmitted according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the fluctuation pattern command is received, the variable display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped. Good. The fluctuation pattern command is a command composed of data capable of specifying the length of the fluctuation time and the information necessary for designating the fluctuation display mode such as the fluctuation display result. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at the fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol when executing the effect control for variably displaying the effect symbol is determined based on the determination of whether the symbol is a hit or a big hit based on the display result designation command.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, after performing the processes of S500 and S501, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. The following processes are executed in each process.

In the production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the production corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. Both the control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process process. Further, in the effect control process process, the effect corresponding to the variable display of the normal symbol (synchronized) is also executed in a manner that can be displayed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbol.

Hitting ball promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and a hitting ball promotion effect according to the game state is executed. The hit ball promotion effect is an effect for giving a notification for promoting the hitting of the game ball to at least one of the first route (left hitting route) and the second route (right hitting route) in the game area 7. Specifically, the hit ball promotion effect includes a right hit promotion notification effect that gives a notification for promoting the hitting of the game ball on the second path (right hit path), but the hit ball promotion effect includes the right hit promotion. You may make it include the notification production|generation and the production|generation of the left-handing promotion notification which gives the notification which promotes the driving|running of the game ball to a 1st route (left-handed route).

The right-handing promotion notification effect is, for example, continuously displaying a character image such as "right-handing" that suggests right-handing and promotes it with a right-pointing arrow image in a specific display area of the effect display device. It is done by doing.

In this embodiment, left hitting is basically used as the hitting of the game ball, and as the hitting ball promotion effect, the left hitting promotion notification is not executed and the right hitting promotion notification is executed based on the second route (right). Based on the state that the driving of the game ball to the hitting route (right hitting) is promoted, and conversely, the right hitting promotion notification is not executed, the hitting of the gaming ball to the first route (left hitting route) (left) An example of effect control for promoting hitting will be described.

As the hit ball promotion effect, effect control may be performed in which both left hit promotion notification and right hit promotion notification are used in accordance with the game state. Further, as the hitting ball promotion effect, effect control may be performed in which both left hitting promotion notification and right hitting promotion notification are selectively used according to the game state.

Prefetching process (S501): This is a process of storing the pending storage information (holding information) corresponding to the pending storage information of the game control microcomputer 560, and making the pending storage information available for the prefetching effect. The prefetch effect is the content of the variable display of the special symbol based on the reserved information by prefetching the reserved memory information before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol based on the reserved memory information comes. Is a production technique such as making a preliminary announcement at a stage before that to determine how the variable display of future special symbols will be. For example, when the held storage information indicates that a small hit or a symbol big hit, a notice effect (refer to FIG. 21) called a hold consecutive notification effect can be executed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the pending storage information targeted for the prefetching effect is referred to as "target pending storage information". In addition, the hold display based on the hold information that is the target of the prefetching effect is referred to as "target hold display".

Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the variation effect start process (S801).

Production symbol variation start processing (S801): control is performed so that the variation time production, which is the production corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol, is started. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern for the effect during variation is selected, and the effect time timer for measuring the effect time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the process during effect during change (S802).

Production symbol changing process (S802): While controlling the switching timing of each state forming the production pattern and the like, it is monitored whether the production time counted by the production time timer has ended. The value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the variable time effect stop processing (S803) in order to end the variable time effect based on the end of the effect time or the reception of the symbol fixing designation command. Update to value.

Effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803): When changing, stop the effect, and perform control to display the effect result corresponding to the variable display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Big hit display processing (S804): When a big hit (first big hit or second big hit) occurs, control for performing fanfare expression as an effect such as big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of occurrence of big hit. Perform display control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (S805).

In-round processing (S805): display control during a big hit round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending process (S807).

Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds of big hits is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (S805).

Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Small hit display process (S808): When a small hit occurs, fanfare production as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the production display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Performs display control such as control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting open process (S809).

Small hitting open process (S809): In the small hit, various effect controls are performed while the V determination winning device 87 is open. Then, when the V determination winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing (S810).

Small hit end effect processing (S810): The effect display device 9 performs effect control to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. In addition, in the small hitting game state, when the V winning of the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a and it is determined that the V winning has occurred, the V winning effect control for notifying that the V winning has occurred is performed. When a V winning occurs in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the V winnings are not generated in the small hitting game state, the big hitting game state is not shifted, so the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processing, the production at the time of variation corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the production result corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. The effect control CPU 101, for example, recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, and produces the variation effect. Determine the result. Further, in the effect control process processing, the execution status of the effect control process is confirmed in S500, and a hitting ball promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a plurality of types of ball-hit acceleration effects including a high base state right-hit promotion notification, a small hit right-hit promotion notification, and a big-hit right-hit promotion notification as the ball hit promotion effects. The high base state right hit promotion notification is a hit ball promotion effect for making a right hit in the high base state and aiming the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning port 14). is there. The small hit right hit promotion notification is a hit ball promotion effect for making a right hit and aiming the game ball to enter the V determination prize device 87 (V prize area) in the small hit game state. The big hit right hit promotion notification is a hit ball promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the big hit variable winning ball device 20 (big prize opening) in the big hit game state.

High base state Right hit promotion notification, small hit right hit promotion notification, and big hit right hit promotion notification include a character image such as "right hit" that suggests right hit and promotes with a right arrow image. You may perform using the same image displayed continuously. In other words, even if the right-handed promotion notification is in a state in which it is not possible to specify which of the promotion notification in the high base state, the promotion notification in the small hit and the promotion notification in the big hit can be displayed. Good. The right-handed promotion notification is an image for continuously displaying a character image such as "right-handed" that promotes right-handing and is displayed together with a right-pointing arrow image. Alternatively, different images may be used, such as a yellow image for the small hit right hit promotion notification, and a red image for the big hit right hit promotion notification. In this embodiment, an example in which a high base state right hitting promotion notification is displayed in a blue image, a small hit right hitting promotion notification is displayed in a yellow image, and a big hit right hitting promotion notification is displayed in a red image Will be explained. In addition, the size of the image used for the effect may be changed depending on the type of hitting ball promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the effect may be different depending on the degree of advantage for the player. As an example, a small image is used for the small hit right hit promotion notification, a small base image is used for the high base state right hit promotion notification, and a medium size image is used for the high hit state right hit promotion notification, and a large hit is used for the right hit promotion notification. The image may be used to give the promotion notification. As for the high base state right-handing promotion notification, a large-sized image may be used to give the promotion notification, as in the case of the big hit right-handing promotion notification.

Next, as an example of the effect in the big hit game state displayed on the effect display device 9 when the "symbol big hit" or the "big hit via the small hit" is obtained based on the winning of the second start winning hole 14. The V combo effect (VCOMBO effect) will be described. V combo production, when it becomes "symbol big hit" or "big hit via small hit" based on the winning in the second starting winning opening 14, during a predetermined period between predetermined rounds during the big hit gaming state , Is an effect of notifying the number of payouts of award balls (outgoing ball) in a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined stage, and is an effect of mainly notifying a payout number of award balls in a plurality of steps.

FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an effect image of the round suggestion effect. In FIG. 20, an example of the round suggestive effect is shown according to the elapse of time, and images having little relation to the round suggestive effect are omitted. The round suggestion effect is a round in the big hit game state which is executed via the end of the small hit by the display image of the effect display device 9 when it is determined that the big hit is generated due to the occurrence of the V prize in the small hit game state. It is a production that suggests a number.

20A to 20E, an example of the round suggestive effect is shown. In the small hitting game state, the V determination winning device 87 is controlled to an open state, and the game ball can enter the V determination winning device 87. When a V winning is generated in such a state, a V-shaped V winning image 94 is displayed on the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. As a result, a V-winning notification indicating that a winning has occurred is given. The display of the V winning image 94 is continued until the V determination winning device 87 is controlled to be in the closed state.

As shown in FIGS. 20A to 20E, when the V winning image 94 is displayed in response to the occurrence of the V winning, the aura image 95 (95A to 95E) imitating the aura is the V winning. The image 94 is displayed in a display mode like an effect image clinging to the periphery of the image 94. As shown in FIGS. 20(A) to 20(E), the aura image is composed of a plurality of colors of an aura image white 95A, an aura image blue 95B, an aura image green 95C, an aura image red 95D, or an aura image rainbow 95E. It is displayed in the selected color. In the figure, the color of the aura image 95 is shown by the color character with brackets (the color character is not actually displayed, but may be displayed). As shown in FIGS. 20A to 20E, the color of the aura image 95 can be changed and displayed in a predetermined plurality of stages such as white→blue→green→red→rainbow during the small hitting game. Such a color of the aura image 95 is produced so that it can be changed stepwise according to the number of winning prizes to the V determination winning device 87.

The color of the aura image 95 may or may not change in the color initially displayed during the small hitting game. The aura image 95 can suggest the expected degree of the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state. As for the magnitude relationship of the degree of expectation of the large number of rounds, the correspondence relationship of “white<blue<green<red<rainbow” is predetermined. As a result, the player can recognize the degree of expectation of a large number of rounds in the big hit game state by the color of the aura image 95. For example, the player can recognize that the number of rounds is greater when the aura image red 95D is displayed than when the aura image blue 95B is displayed.

By executing the round number suggesting effect as shown in FIG. 20, the V winning aura image 95 is displayed according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 after the game medium has entered the specific area. Since the presentation mode of the predetermined production such as production is changed, the interest of the game can be improved by the production without the progress of the game being delayed.

In addition, since the number-of-rounds suggestion effect by the V winning aura image 95 is executed in association with the fact that the V winning image is displayed and the effect of notifying the V winning is executed, the interest of the game is further improved by the effect. be able to.

Further, since the production mode (color) of the round number suggesting effect by the V winning aura image 95 can be changed stepwise according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination prize winning device 87, the round number suggesting effect and V The player can be focused on the number of game balls that have entered the determination winning device 87.

In addition, the production mode (color) of the round number suggesting production by the V winning aura image 95 depends on the number of rounds in the big hitting gaming state (advantage of the number of rounds) which is controlled based on the V winning in the small hitting gaming state. Since the player can recognize the number of rounds of the big hit, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game through the production.

FIG. 21 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an effect image of the continuous holding notification effect. FIG. 22 is a timing chart of the suspended consecutive notification effect. With reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, a hold consecutive notification effect as a special effect will be described. In FIG. 21, (A) to (D) show an example of the continuous holding notification effect according to the passage of time. In FIG. 22, the production control timing is shown during the period from the start of the small hitting game state to the beginning of the big hitting game state based on the V winning.

In the pending storage, there is pending storage information that will be a big hit in the future in the pending storage information that exists when the big hit occurs, and it exists before the big hit occurs after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit. The next big hit occurs within the range of the pending storage information, and the next big hit continuously occurs within the range of the pending storage information that existed when the big hit occurred. It is a big hit. Since the small hit is a big hit via the small hit based on the occurrence of the V winning, the held storage information of the small hit is the held storage information to be a big hit in the future.

In the holding sequence in this embodiment, the inside of the holding storage information of the second holding storage information at the time of a big hit in the time saving state (high base state) is determined. When the second reserved storage information is present, the second reserved storage information is used for the variable display with priority over the first reserved storage information. Therefore, in the time saving state (high base state), the reserved storage information of the second reserved storage information. If there is a small hit or a pattern big hit pending storage information, continuous big hits can occur, so these pending storage information are determined as the storage information of the pending series.

After the small hitting game state is started as shown in FIG. 22, when a V winning occurs during execution of the process during open processing (S809) of FIG. 19, as shown in FIG. 21(A) and FIG. On the effect display device 9, the V-shaped V winning image 94 is displayed for a relatively short predetermined period. As a result, V winning notification indicating that a V winning has occurred is given. When the suspension consecutive effects are executed, the following effects are executed over the small hit game state and the large hit game state.

In the small hitting game state, when a predetermined time elapses after the occurrence of V winning, as shown in FIG. 21(B) and FIG. 22, the entire screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to black (dark) and nothing is displayed. The blackout display that does not look like is displayed as a basic effect by the open processing (S809) and the small hit end processing (S810) of FIG. Instead of the effect, it is continuously executed until the end of the small hitting game state (first process of the holding continuous notification effect). The blackout display may be a difficult-to-see effect that changes the visibility of a predetermined image to a difficult-to-see state that is lower than the reference state, or an effect to surprise the player, for example, the entire display screen is black. Instead of darkening to a one-color image, a predetermined color image such as semi-transparent black is overlaid on the front side of the normally displayed effect image (effect image such as effect pattern, character, and background image) By doing so, an effect of reducing the lightness of the image on the entire display screen to darken the image as a whole or an effect of giving a special feeling to the player may be performed.

Then, after the end of the small hit game state, by the big hit display process (S804) of FIG. 19, a fanfare effect at the start of a big hit that is executed as a basic effect (a big hit start notification is a broken line in the figure. 21) instead of (indicated by), the holding continuous notification as shown in FIG. 21(C) or (D) and FIG. 22 is executed (second processing of the holding continuous notification effect). Specifically, when there are a total of three pieces of reservation storage information that is a specific symbol big hit and reservation storage information that is a specific small hit in the reservation storage information, “+3BONUS” as shown in FIG. 21C. By displaying the character "", the continuous holding notification is performed. When there are a total of four pieces of the held storage information that is a specific symbol big hit and the held storage information that is a specific small hit in the held storage information, the character "+4BONUS" is displayed as shown in FIG. 21(D). By doing so, the continuous holding notification is performed. Although illustration is omitted, when there are a total of two pieces of the reserved storage information that is a specific symbol big hit and the reserved storage information that is a specific small hit, the characters "+2BONUS" are displayed. By doing so, the continuous holding notification is performed. In this way, in the continuous holding notification effect, different effects are executed according to the total number of the held storage information that can be a big hit in the held storage information after the big hit game state is finished, and the number is notified.

In this way, the number of the held storage information determined to be the symbol big hit, and the number of the held storage information determined to be the small hit are notified so that they can be specified in the holding continuous notification effect, so the holding storage advantageous for the player By allowing the player to specifically recognize the number of pieces of information, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game through the production.

As shown in FIG. 22, such a holding continuous notification is executed until a specific period of time at the beginning of the production of the big hit game state, such as before the start of the first round of the big hit game. After the suspension continuous notification is executed, the effect of the first round in the jackpot gaming state is started by the processing during round (S805) of FIG. 19 as shown in, for example, FIG. In this way, the pending continuous notification effect is executed across the small hit game state and the big hit game state.

The reason why the blackout display is executed when the continuous holding notification effect is executed is as follows. When the pending consecutive notification effect is executed, the round number suggesting effect shown in FIG. 20 is not executed. When the V-judgment winning device 87 of the deceleration structure described above is used, the game balls slowly flow down the passage on the V-judging winning device 87, so that a total of 10 is possible when the V-judging winning device 87 is open in a small hit. Regarding at what point in the opening times the V winning occurs, and at what point the upper limit number of ten game balls, which is the ending condition of the opening state, enters the V determination winning device 87. Variations occur with each occurrence of a small hit. As a result, the timing when the small hit game state ends varies depending on the occurrence of the small hit. When performing an effect in which the effect changes irregularly in accordance with the number of game balls entering the V determination winning device 87, as in the round number suggesting effect shown in FIG. 20, the player should feel uncomfortable. It will not be a directing. However, as a performance display during the period from the start of the small hitting game state to the end of the small hitting game state, for example, the story content in which the effect contents change with the passage of time, such as the ending after a certain period of time If it is assumed that a certain effect etc. is executed, there is a possibility that the effect state will be discomforting to the player, such as the effect state at the end of the small hit will be different for each occurrence of the small hit. It is difficult to make an adjustment to make the performance state uniform at the end of the small hit for each occurrence. Therefore, in order to execute the effect of the small hitting game that does not give the player a feeling of strangeness, the effect by the blackout display in which the effect contents do not change is executed. That is, the blackout display is executed as a period adjustment image for preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the effect period of the small hitting game state changes. By executing the blackout display as such a period adjustment image, it is possible to preferably execute the pending continuous notification effect regarding the adjustment of the effect period and the like.

When a V prize occurs in the small hit game state, based on the fact that at least one of the held storage information determined to be the symbol big hit or the held storage information determined to be the small hit is included. Since the suspended consecutive notification effect can be executed, the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

Further, when a V winning occurs in the small hitting game state, the V winning notification of FIG. 21(A) can be executed, and further, the continuous holding notification effect can be executed, so the V winning in the small hitting game state. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect when the occurrence occurs.

Further, when a V winning occurs in the small hit game state, at least one of the held storage information determined to be the symbol big hit or the held storage information determined to be the small hit is included. Based on, it is possible to execute the pending continuous notification effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

In addition, in the hold continuous notification effect, different effects are executed according to the total number of held storage information that can be a big hit in the held storage information after the big hit game state is finished, and the number is notified. As a result, since the player can specifically recognize the number of pieces of reserved storage information that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by the effect.

Further, in the continuous holding notification effect, for example, the total number of pieces of held storage information that can be a big hit in the held storage information, such as “+3BONUS” in FIG. 21C and “+4BONUS” in FIG. Which production mode is used to execute the pending consecutive notification production because the production mode of the special effect executed when the number is less than the predetermined number (3 or the like) is different from when the number is more than the predetermined number (4 or the like). The player can be paid attention to.

In addition, in the pending consecutive notification effect of FIG. 21, an example in which the blackout display is executed after the V winning notification is executed for a short time is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the blackout display may be executed without the V winning notification. In the case of executing the held continuous notification effect, other images such as, for example, a predetermined still image or a moving image in which a repeating operation for a short period is executed may be displayed without executing the blackout display. Further, the blackout display period may be a fixed period. The holding continuous notification effect may be executed until during a big hit round effect after the end of the small hit game state. When the blackout display period is set to a fixed time when the pending consecutive notification production LA is executed until during the big hit round production, a blackout display for a fixed period is executed from the time of V winning, so that the black of the period is executed. The out display period may be a fixed period, or the end time of the blackout display may be indefinite until the big hit round performance is being performed. In addition, the suspension consecutive notification effect may be executed during the V winning, or may be executed during the opening period of the V determination winning device 87 after the V winning.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a data table used when selecting an effect mode of a round number suggesting effect. FIG. 23(A) shows a V aura color change effect pattern table that stores a plurality of kinds of effect patterns for changing the color of the V winning aura image 95 in the round number suggesting effect. FIG. 23(B) shows a V aura color change effect pattern selection table used for selecting an effect pattern for changing the color of the V winning aura image 95 in the round number suggesting effect.

In FIG. 23(A), in each effect pattern in which the effect patterns of the first pattern to the eighth pattern are shown, the number of prizes (1 to 10, etc.) to the V determination prize winning device 87 in the small hit game state. ), the color of the V winning aura image 95 is set. For example, in the sixth pattern, the 1st to 2nd colors are white, the 3rd to 6th colors are blue, the 7th to 8th colors are green, and the 9th to 10th colors are red. The data is set. The number of winnings to the V determination winning device 87 is the total value of the game balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the V determination winning switch 15a. The value of the game ball detected by the V determination ejection switch 15b may be used as the number of winnings to the V determination winning device 87.

Since the correspondence relationship of “white<blue<green<red<rainbow” is predetermined for the magnitude relationship of the expectation degree of the number of rounds, in each effect pattern, white→blue→as the winning number increases. A color change pattern is set so that the colors can change in the order of green→red. Iridescent is a color that includes other colors such as blue, green, and red. In this way, due to the effect pattern in which the number of rounds changes to a color with a high degree of expectation as the number of winnings increases, the player's expectation can be expected while the V determination winning device 87 is open in the small hitting game state. It can be increased, and it can be made difficult for the player to feel when the opening control is extended.

Unlike the other effect patterns, the eighth pattern is an effect pattern in which the rainbow color is set for all of the first to tenth items and the color does not change and is fixed to the rainbow color. This is because the rainbow color is used as a special color that suggests that the 16(15)R hour/hour/big hit via small hit has been determined. In addition, as an effect pattern that suggests that the short-time win 16(15)R short-time win is confirmed, for example, an effect pattern in which colors can change in the order of white→blue→green→red→rainbow is used. Good.

In FIG. 23(B), there is shown a correspondence relationship between the types of small hit via big hit and the first to eighth patterns of FIG. 23(A). In FIG. 23(B), for the performance control, each of the 16(15)R hour/hour big hit via the small hit, the 9(8)R hour/hour big hit via the small hit, and the 5(4)R hour/hour big hit via the small hit As one of the random numbers updated by the microcomputer 100, a total of 100 numeric values of the random number SR2 (numeric value range of 0 to 99) for V combo effect pattern selection is assigned to each of the corresponding first pattern to eighth pattern. Has been.

In FIG. 23(B), in correspondence with the magnitude relationship of the expectation of a large number of rounds, that is, "white <blue <green <red <rainbow", "5(4)R hourly short hit big hit <small hit" Via 9(8)R hour/hour big hit <small hit 16(15)R hour/hour big hit”, so that the selection rate of the effect pattern with a high expected number of rounds for the final 10th color is high. Data is set to. In FIG. 23(B), the eighth pattern is set to be selectable only in the case of 16(15)R hour/hour big hit via small hit. As a result, when the round number suggesting effect is executed in the eighth pattern (all of the first to tenth are iridescent), it is determined that the 16(15)R hour/hour big hit via small hit is determined. It becomes possible to suggest. The eighth pattern may be selectable for the big hits other than the 16(15)R short-time big hit via the small hit.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a holding continuous notification effect presence/absence determination table. The hold consecutive notification effect presence/absence determination table is stored in the ROM 102.

In the reservation consecutive notification effect presence/absence determination table of FIG. 24, for the case of the symbol 15R hour/hour big hit, and when the total number of held consecutive pieces of 16(15)R hour/hour big hit is 0 to 4 respectively, for effect control A total of 150 numeric values of the random number SR2 (numerical value range of 0 to 149) for determining the presence/absence of pending continuous notification, which is one of the random numbers updated by the microcomputer 100, is “executed (executed)” and “not executed”. (Do not execute)”.

In this way, the pending continuous notification effect can be executed with the pending storage information that can be a big hit when the special winning opening is opened 15 times. It should be noted that the pending continuous notification effect may be executable for the pending storage information that can be another type of big hit. In the pending continuous notification effect presence/absence determination table, data is set such that when the target pending storage information is 0 or 1, “execution is performed” is not determined, and only “no execution” is determined. Has been done.

In addition, in the pending continuous notification effect presence/absence determination table, data is set such that “execution is possible” can be determined when the total of the pending storage information to be targeted is two or more, and is targeted. The data is set such that the larger the number of pieces of pending storage information is, the higher the ratio of “executed” is determined. Thereby, depending on the number of pieces of pending storage information that can be a big hit, which is an advantageous number of rounds for the player, such as the symbol 15R hour/hour jackpot and the small hit via 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot, the pending consecutive notification effect is executed. Since the ratios are different, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how many big hits, which are advantageous round numbers, are executed when the held consecutive notification effect is executed.

Furthermore, since the player can recognize that there are a plurality of pieces of held storage information that can be a big hit when the held consecutive notification effect is executed, the entertainment of the game can be further improved by the effect.

Further, in the pending sequence notification effect presence/absence determination table, among the types of big hits, when the total number of pending sequences of the symbol 15R hour short and big hit and the small hit via 16(15)R hour short and big hit is two or more, the pending consecutive notification effect is generated. The data is set to run. As a result, when the holding continuous notification effect is executed, a plurality of holding storage information that can be a big hit type that is more advantageous to the player due to the large number of rounds among the big hit types is stored. By being able to recognize, the interest of the game can be further improved by the effect.

Further, as the execution target of the holding continuous notification effect, since the holding storage information that can be a big hit with a relatively large number of rounds such as the symbol 15R hour/hour jackpot and the 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot is used, the held consecutive notification effect is When executed, the player naturally has a high expectation of being in the big hit game state in which the special winning opening is opened 15 times, which is most advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved by the production.

Next, a description will be given of a process for selecting a pending consecutive/round number suggesting effect for determining whether or not to execute the pending consecutive notification effect and the round number suggesting effect and selecting an effect type. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the reservation consecutive/round number suggesting effect selection process.

The holding consecutive/round number suggesting effect selection process of FIG. 25 is included in the process of setting various effects in the effect symbol variation start process (S801 of FIG. 19). In the pending consecutive/round number suggesting effect selection processing, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display executed this time is the small hit display result based on the display result designation command received at the time of this change (display The result may be determined based on the identifiable variation pattern command) (S851). The received display result designation command is stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and determines whether or not it is a small hit display result depending on whether or not a command for designating the small hit display result is stored in the area indicating the variable display executed this time. To judge.

If the small hit display result is not obtained in S851, the process ends. On the other hand, when the small hit display result is obtained in S851, the current second hold storage information (the hold storage information based on the second start winning combination into the second start winning opening 14) stored in the prefetching process (S501) of FIG. ) Is acquired (S852). Then, based on the acquired second hold storage information, it is confirmed whether or not there is hold storage information that is a design big hit (symbol 15R time-short big hit) that is the target of the hold continuous notification effect (S853), and the target of the hold continuous notification effect. It is confirmed that there is a small hit (possibly a short time big hit via small hit 16(15)R) and whether or not there is pending storage information (S854). Next, SR2 is extracted, and based on the confirmation information in S853 and S854, using the holding continuous notification effect presence/absence determination table, the pending continuous notification effect is executed based on the pending storage information in the current second pending storage information. It is determined whether or not to execute (presence or absence of execution) (S855).

In this embodiment, as described above, when the player is controlled to the small hitting game state, if the player makes a right hit in accordance with the right hitting promotion notification, a V prize is generated with a probability of about 100% and is controlled to the big hit game state. Therefore, the pending storage information for the small hit is also determined as the pending storage information for the pending string together with the pending storage information for the big hit.

When it is determined in S855 to execute the held consecutive notification effect, the held consecutive notification effect information (for example, notification target hold) is data to be used when executing the held consecutive notification effect corresponding to the current variable display. The number of consecutive pieces, the presence/absence of execution of the held consecutive notice effect, etc.) are stored in a predetermined effect data storage area (S857), and the process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S855 that the held consecutive notification effect is not executed, it is determined that the round suggestion effect (color change effect of the aura image) is executed (S858). Next, based on the display result designation command confirmed in S851, while confirming the type of the small hit via big hit, SR3 is extracted and executed using the V aura color change effect pattern selection table of FIG. 23(B). A production pattern of a round suggestive production is selected and determined (S859). Then, as the data to be used when executing the round suggestion effect with the decided effect pattern, the effect pattern data stored in the V aura color change effect pattern table in FIG. The effect information (for example, the number-of-rounds suggesting effect pattern, the presence/absence of the number-of-rounds suggesting effect, etc.) is stored in a specific effect data storage area (S860), and the process ends.

When it is determined that the pending continuous notification effect is to be executed when the variable display is the small hit display result, the pending continuous notification effect is executed based on the data stored in S857. On the other hand, when the variable display is the small hit display result, if it is determined not to execute the held continuous notification effect, the round number suggesting effect is executed based on the data stored in S860. In the case of a pachinko gaming machine that does not have the pending consecutive notification effect, S858 may be executed after S855.

The number-of-rounds suggestion effect may be executed also when the held consecutive notification effect is executed. In addition, the number-of-rounds suggestive effect is not always executed when the held consecutive notice effect is not executed, but when the held consecutive notice effect is not executed, it is determined whether or not the round number suggestive effect is executed by a predetermined lottery. You may. Further, whether or not to execute the round number suggesting effect is determined by a predetermined lottery, and when it is determined to execute the round number suggesting effect, the hold consecutive notification effect may not be executed. As described above, either one of the pending continuous notification effect and the round number suggesting effect may be executed with priority, or both may be executed without prioritizing either.

Next, a round number suggesting effect process for executing the above-described round number suggesting effect will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the round number suggesting effect process. The number-of-rounds suggestion effect process of FIG. 26 is configured and executed as a part of the process during opening of the small hit effect (S809 of FIG. 19).

In the number-of-rounds suggesting effect process, first, the number-of-rounds suggesting effect information (round number suggesting effect pattern, presence/absence of execution of the number suggesting rounds, etc.) stored in S860 of FIG. 25 is acquired (S840). Next, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the round number suggesting effect based on the information regarding the presence/absence of execution of the round number suggesting effect acquired in S840 (S841). If it is not determined in S841 that the round number suggesting effect is to be executed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S841 that the round number suggesting effect is to be executed, it is when the V specific winning ball detection designating command output when the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 is detected. It is confirmed whether or not (S842).

If the command is not received in S842, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is time to receive the command in S842, the winning number counter as a counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 is updated by incrementing by 1 (S843). Then, the aura image 95 is displayed in a color corresponding to the number counted by the updated winning number counter based on the effect pattern of the round number suggesting effect acquired in S840 (S843). By displaying the aura image 95 in a color corresponding to the number in S843, a round number suggesting effect in which the color of the aura image 95 can be changed according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 is executed. It will be. The V winning image 94 is started to be displayed on the basis of the reception of the V winning designation command in the processing for opening the small hit effect (S809), and immediately after the V winning occurs, the V specific winning ball is generated. Since the detection designation command is received, in S843, the aura image 95 corresponding to the V winning image 94 is displayed in the color determined in S844 immediately after the V winning occurs. As a result, a round number suggesting effect in which the color of the aura image 95 can be changed is executed as shown in FIGS.

Next, a description will be given of a first process of the holding consecutive notice effect for executing the above-mentioned holding consecutive notice effect during the small hit game. FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the pending continuous notification effect first process. The holding continuous notification effect first process of FIG. 27 is configured and executed as a part of the process of opening the small hit effect (S809 of FIG. 19).

In the first process of the held consecutive notification effect, first, the held consecutive notification effect information stored in S857 of FIG. 25 (such as the number of notification subject pending consecutive occurrences and whether or not the held consecutive notification effect is executed) is acquired (S861). Next, based on the information regarding the presence/absence of execution of the continuous holding notification effect acquired in S861, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous holding notification effect (S862). If it is not determined in S862 that the pending continuous notification effect is to be executed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S862 that the pending consecutive notification effect is to be executed, the V-winning ball transmitted to the V-winning area 870 of the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected by the V-winning switch 87a. It is determined whether a predetermined period has elapsed after the detection designation command was received (S863).

If the predetermined period has not elapsed after the reception of the V winning detection designation command in S863, the process ends. On the other hand, when the predetermined period has elapsed after the V winning detection designation command is received in S863, the process of opening the small hit production (S809) and the small hit are performed based on the information about the number of notification-holding consecutive stations acquired in S861. The blackout display that is executed until the end processing (S810) is completed is started (S864), and the processing is completed. Thereby, the blackout display as shown in FIG. 21(B) is executed until the end of the small hit game.

Next, a description will be given of a second process of the continuous holding notification effect which is executed during the big hit display of the continuous holding notification effect. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing the second holding continuous notification effect process. The held continuous notification effect second process of FIG. 28 is configured and executed as a part of the big hit display process (S804 of FIG. 19) of the big hit effect.

In the second process of holding continuous notification effect, first, the holding continuous notification effect information stored in S857 of FIG. 25 (the number of notification target pending continuous calls, the presence or absence of execution of the pending continuous notification effect, etc.) is acquired (S871). Next, based on the information regarding the presence/absence of execution of the continuous holding notification effect acquired in S871, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous holding notification effect (S872). If it is not determined in S872 that the pending continuous notification effect is to be executed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S872 that the holding consecutive notification effect is to be executed, +2BONUS (in the case of two target holding consecutive numbers is set as the holding consecutive notification mode based on the information regarding the notification subject holding consecutive number acquired in S871). ), +3BONUS (when the number of target holding stations is 3), or +4BONUS (when the number of target holding stations is 4) is selected (S873). Then, in the pending continuous notification mode selected in S873, execution of the pending continuous notification is started for a predetermined period of time during the big hit display effect period. Thereby, for example, the continuous holding notification as shown in FIGS. 21C and 21D is executed.

[Variation image with modified aura color]
Next, a modified example will be described in which the suspended consecutive notification effect is produced by the V winning image aura color. In FIG. 21, an example is shown in which the holding continuous notification effect is executed by character information such as “+3BONUS”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold continuous notification effect may be performed using the aura image 95 capable of color change as shown in FIG.

As the holding consecutive notification effect using the aura image 95, the aura image 95 displayed along with the V winning image 94 is displayed, for example, in response to an increase in the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87. As described above, the color of the aura image 95 may be changed, and an effect of setting the color of the aura image 95 to a specific color such as a rainbow color may be performed as the above-mentioned continuous notification of reservation. Such a continuous holding notification effect displays an aura image based on the fact that the held storage information includes at least one of the held storage information that is a symbol big hit and the held storage information that is a small hit. It is only necessary to execute the hold continuous notification effect by making it possible to change the effect mode of such a predetermined effect to the specific mode.

If such a holding continuous notification effect is executed, based on the fact that the holding storage information includes at least one of the holding storage information for a symbol big hit and the holding storage information for a small hit, the aura Since the effect mode of the effect of displaying the image can be changed to the specific mode, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the reserved storage information includes the reserved storage information which is a big hit for the design big hit or a small hit. As a result, the interest of the game can be further improved by the production.

[Modification Example of Change in Performance Mode of Suspend Continuous Notification Performance]
Next, when executing the holding continuous notification effect, when there are a plurality of the total number of holding storage information that is a symbol big hit and holding storage information that is a small hit via big hit, and only the holding storage information that is a small hit via big hit. An example in which the production mode of the pending continuous notification production is different from the case where there are a plurality of cases will be described.

For the second pending storage information when the big hit gaming state, for the first holding series type where there is only the pending storage information that is a symbol big hit, and the pending storage information and the small jackpot (which is a small jackpot) There may be a case of the second holding continuous type in which both of the held storage information that is a big hit exist, and a case of the third holding continuous type in which only a small hit (big hit via big hit) exists. Such a plurality of types of holding consecutives are all called holding consecutives, but when notifying that there is a holding consecutive as the holding consecutive notification effect, the holding consecutive notification is performed in a different manner depending on the holding consecutive type. May be executed. For example, in the case of the first holding series type, the holding series notification is made with a katakana such as “+3 bonus”, and in the case of the second holding series type, the holding series notification is made with English characters such as “+3BONUS”, In the case of the third hold series type, the hold series notification may be made using a hiragana such as “+3 bonus”. In addition, when notifying that there is a holding sequence, an image such as a character relating to the holding sequence notification may be displayed in a different color according to the holding sequence type. In addition, when notifying that there is a holding sequence, a different character image is displayed according to the holding sequence type (either a display associated with the number of holding sequences or a single character image display may be performed) to notify the holding sequence. You may make it display the image, such as a character regarding. In addition, for each of the first to third holding continuous types, a rendering mode such as “+3 bonus”, a rendering mode such as “+3BONUS”, and a plurality of types such as “+3 bonus” From the effect modes, the effect modes may be selected and determined by lottery. In that case, the ratio of selecting the effect mode to be executed may be different for each of the first to third holding continuous types.

By executing such a holding continuous notification effect, it is possible to change the effect mode of the pending continuous notification effect to be executed according to the holding continuous type, so that the holding continuous notification effect is executed in any of the effect modes. You can draw the player's attention to Rika. In addition, in each of the first holding continuous type to the third holding continuous type, when the ratio of selecting the effect mode to be executed is made different, in which effect mode the held alarm notification effect is executed. Can make people pay attention.

[Modified Example of Restricting Control of Suspended Notification Information]
Next, after executing the held series notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of held series, the execution of the held series notification effect is restricted (prohibited) until all of the held storage information targeted for the held series notification effect is exhausted. ) Will be described.

In the second hold storage information when the big hit game state, when executing the hold consecutive notification effect when there are a plurality of hold storage information that is a symbol big hit and a small hit (big hit via the small hit) In, the big hit game state in which the holding series notification effect is executed, the big hit which is the holding series notification target is executed, and even in the big hit game state, when the holding series notification effect is executed, the holding series Whether the notification effect is continuously executed with the pending storage information of the pending series that was the notification target in the previous big hit game state, or the pending storage information of the pending series based on the newly generated pending storage information As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to distinguish whether it is newly executed, resulting in an unclear effect.

Therefore, after executing the held consecutive notification effect for notifying that there are a plurality of held consecutive notifications, the execution of the held consecutive notification effect is restricted (prohibited) until all the held storage information targeted for the held consecutive notification effect is exhausted. It suffices to execute the effect control. After the pending consecutive notification effect is executed, the pending consecutive restriction flag is set and new pending storage information is confirmed until the variable display based on all the pending storage information targeted for the notice consecutive notification is executed. The execution of the effect control process may be restricted so that the process for executing the continuous holding notification is not executed. By doing this, after executing the held consecutive notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of held consecutive times, the execution of the held consecutive notice effect is executed until all the held storage information that is the target of the held consecutive notification effect is exhausted. By being prohibited, new execution of the pending continuous notification effect is restricted, and thus it is possible to clarify which of the pending storage information is the notification target of the pending continuous notification effect.

In addition, after executing the held consecutive notification effect for notifying that there are a plurality of held consecutive notifications, the execution of the held consecutive notification effect is restricted (prohibited) until all the held storage information targeted for the held consecutive notification effect is exhausted. For example, the following effects may be executed.

For example, after executing the held-reel notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of held reams, the number of held reams is displayed so that it can be specified by the number of stock images such as icon images, and this is the target of the held-repair notification effect. It may be possible to reduce the number of icon images each time the jackpot gaming state is exhausted. Furthermore, when performing the continuous notification of the hold based on the newly generated hold storage information, such an icon image may be added. In this way, by visualizing the number of notification objects of the pending series so that the player can recognize it, it becomes possible to execute the pending series notification effect that the player can easily understand. Further, if such an effect is executed, after executing the held consecutive notification effect, rather than limiting the execution of the held consecutive notification effect until all of the held storage information targeted for the held consecutive notification effect is exhausted. Also, the frequency of recognition of the continuous holding notification effect by the player becomes high, and an interesting effect can be executed.

[Modified Example of Execution Timing of Suspended Notification Information]
Next, an example will be described in which the above-mentioned holding continuous notification effect is executed during the V-combo effect (VCOMBO effect). V combo production, when it becomes "symbol big hit" or "big hit via small hit" based on the winning in the second starting winning opening 14, during a predetermined period between predetermined rounds during the big hit gaming state , Is an effect of notifying the number of paid-out prize balls (value added) in a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined stage, and is mainly an effect of notifying the paid-out number of prize balls in a plurality of steps in stages.

FIG. 29 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an effect image of the V combo effect. In FIG. 29, an example of the V combo effect is shown according to the passage of time, and images having little relation to the V combo effect are omitted. The V combo effect can be executed by a character effect selected from a plurality of types of effects including a first character effect, a second character effect, a third character effect, and a fourth character effect. In each of the first character effect to the fourth character effect, different character images are displayed, and V-combo effects of different effect modes are executed depending on the type of the displayed character image.

29A to 29G show an example of the V combo effect when the first character effect is selected and executed. 29H to 29J show an example of the V combo effect when the second character effect is selected and executed. 29(K) and 29(L) show an example of the V combo effect when the third character effect is selected and executed. 29M and 29N show an example of the V combo effect when the fourth character effect is selected and executed.

Whether or not to execute the V combo effect in the big hit game state is determined by the effect control microcomputer 100 by lottery. As the V-combo effect to be executed when it is decided to execute the V-combo effect by the lottery, one of a plurality of types of character effects of the first character effect to the fourth character effect is performed by the effect control microcomputer 100. The type of character effect is selected and determined by lottery.

The V combo effect is executed, for example, in an effect period provided between predetermined rounds (for example, between the fourth round and the fifth round) in the big hit game state. When the V-combo effect is executed, the character image “VCOMBO” is displayed as shown in FIG. 29A, thereby performing the V-combo notification to notify that the V-combo effect is executed.

In this modified example, about 1,000 (8) R hour and minor prizes are planned to be paid out at about 1,000 prize balls, and about 16 (15) R hour and minor prizes are planned to be paid out at about 2000 prize balls. For both jackpots, for example, a V combo effect is executed between the fourth round and the fifth round. In the V combo production in that case, since the payout of 500 prize balls, which was planned as the number of payouts in the previous rounds, has been exhausted, the additional prize ball payout amount is calculated based on the remaining number of prize ball payouts. An effect or the like in an effect mode of informing in stages is executed.

When the first character effect is executed, the first character 9A is selected and displayed as shown in FIG. 29B, and execution of the V combo effect is started. When the second character effect is executed, the second character 9B is selectively displayed as shown in FIG. 29(H), and execution of the V combo effect is started. When the first character effect is executed, the third character 9C is selectively displayed as shown in FIG. 29(K), and execution of the V combo effect is started. When the fourth character effect is executed, the fourth character 9D is selected and displayed as shown in FIG. 29L, and execution of the V combo effect is started.

In the first character effect, a V combo effect that displays the number of additional prize balls is executed as follows. In the first character effect, in addition to the display of the first character 9A, a stick image 122A imitating the stick controller 122 as shown in FIGS. 29B and 29F is displayed, and a character image "Pull!" By displaying 99A and the arrow image 99E indicating the operation direction, an operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed. The operation promotion display is executed within a predetermined operation effective period. When an operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123 within the operation valid period, “+100” in FIG. 29C or “+400” in FIG. 29G is detected according to the detection. The additional prize ball number image 96 is displayed in such an addition display mode. As described above, in the first character effect, the V-combo effect is executed in which the number of additional prize balls is notified stepwise in a plurality of stages according to the movement of the player.

In the first character effect, at the end of the effect, as shown in FIG. 29(G), the prize balls paid out in the rounds (first to fourth rounds) until the V combo effect is executed in the big hit game state. Total prize ball number image such as "total 1000" showing the total value of the set value of the number (the number of rounds x the number of prize balls set for one round) and the integrated value of the additional prize balls displayed by the V combo effect 98 is displayed. The total value of the number of prize balls to be paid out in the big hit game state is notified in advance by the numerical value shown by the total prize ball number image 98.

When such a V combo effect is executed, the stick controller 122 is operated by the tilt direction sensor unit 123 within the operation valid period in response to the operation prompting display shown in FIG. 29D. When it is detected that the continuous holding notification effect is displayed in accordance with the detection, the continuous holding notification image 97 such as “V×2” in FIG. 29E is displayed. In the holding continuous notification image 97, “V” means a big hit (holding series), and “×2” means the number of big hits (holding series number). When the V combo effect is executed, it is possible to notify that the holding consecutive notification image 97 controls the holding consecutive times a plurality of times, so that it is possible to further improve the enjoyment of the effect and further enhance the enjoyment of the game. be able to.

In the second character effect, a V combo effect that displays the number of additional prize balls is executed as follows. In the second character effect, in addition to the display of the second character 9B, a stick image 122A as shown in FIG. 29(H) is displayed, and the character image 99B of "Keep pushing!" and the arrow image 99F indicating the operation direction are displayed. By displaying, the operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed. When the operation promotion display is performed, an additional prize ball number variation image 96A simulating a mode in which the number of additional prize balls has changed without being fixed is displayed. The operation promotion display is executed within a predetermined operation effective period. When an operation of pushing the stick controller 122 is continuously detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123 within the operation valid period, the additional prize ball number variation image 96A is temporarily stopped every predetermined time according to the detection. The number-of-additional-balls image 96 is displayed in the addition display mode such as “+100, +100” in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29(I), the additional prize ball number variation image 96A is displayed while changing its position each time it is stopped.

Thereafter, the stick image 122A as shown in FIG. 29(I) is displayed, and the character image 99A of "Pull!" and the arrow image 99E indicating the operation direction are displayed, thereby promoting the operation of the stick controller 122. The operation prompting display is performed. The operation promotion display is executed within a predetermined operation effective period. When an operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123 within the operation valid period, the number of additional prize balls image is displayed in an addition display mode such as “+300” in FIG. 29J according to the detection. 96 is displayed, a total prize ball number image 98 such as “total 1000” is displayed, and the second character effect is finished.

When such a V combo effect is performed by the second character effect, as shown in FIG. 29(J), in response to the operation of the stick controller 122 being detected, it is like “V×2”. A holding continuous notification effect in which the holding continuous notification image 97 is displayed may be executed.

In the third character effect, a V combo effect that displays the number of additional prize balls is executed as follows. In the third character effect, in addition to the display of the third character 9C, a stick image 122A as shown in FIG. 29(K) is displayed, and the character image 99C of "draw one shot!" and the arrow image 99E indicating the operation direction. By displaying, the operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed. The operation promotion display is executed within a predetermined operation effective period. When an operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123 within the operation valid period, the number of additional prize balls is displayed in an addition display mode such as “+1000” in FIG. 29L according to the detection. The image 96 is displayed, the total prize ball number image 98 such as “total 1000” is displayed, and the third character effect is finished.

When the V combo effect by the third character effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 29L, in response to the detection of the operation of the stick controller 122, “V×2” is displayed. There is a case in which a pending continuous notification effect in which the continuous pending notification image 97 is displayed is executed.

In the fourth character effect, the V combo effect that displays the number of additional prize balls is executed as follows. In the fourth character effect, as shown in FIG. 29(M), after the fourth character 9D is displayed, without operating the stick controller 122, as shown in FIG. 29(N), “+1000” is displayed. The additional ball number image 96 is displayed in the addition display mode as described above, the total number of prize balls image 98 such as “total 1000” is displayed, and the fourth character effect is finished.

When such a V combo effect by the fourth character effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 29(N), in response to the operation of the stick controller 122 being detected, “V×2” is displayed. There is a case in which a pending continuous notification effect in which the continuous pending notification image 97 is displayed is executed.

In the V-combo effect by the first character effect to the fourth character effect shown in FIG. 29, the total value of the number of prize balls to be paid out in the big hit game state is notified in advance, so that the player's number of prize balls is increased. Expectations can be further enhanced. As a result, the enjoyment of the game can be improved. In addition, in these V combo effects, the player's sense of expectation for the number of prize balls can be increased by informing the number of additional prize balls step by step. As a result, the interest of the game can be further improved. Furthermore, in these V-combo effects, the holding continuous notification effect is executed in the big hit game state, so that the fun of the effect can be improved and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Furthermore, by executing the suspension consecutive notification effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the game after the end of the big hit game state. As a result, the interest of the game can be further improved.

When a "symbol big hit" or a "big hit via a small hit" is obtained based on the winning of the second start winning hole 14, there are times when the V combo effect is executed and times when it is not executed, as described later. When the V-combo effect is not executed, as the execution effect corresponding to the execution period of the V-combo effect, a predetermined big hit image is displayed instead of displaying the image of the V-combo effect. Further, the predetermined big hit image may be displayed when the V combo effect is desired to be executed when the V combo effect is executed. In the case of the predetermined big hit video in that case, the same video may be displayed when the V combo effect is executed and when it is not executed, or different videos may be displayed. Further, the video during the predetermined big hit may be different depending on the kind of big hit having a different total number of prize balls.

Next, description will be given of the V lamp hold continuous notification effect for notifying the hold continuous by changing the light emission color of the V lamp 875 according to the number of V winnings in the small hitting game state.

FIG. 30 is an effect explanatory diagram illustrating a V lamp holding continuous notification effect. FIG. 30A shows an effect pattern (V lamp effect pattern) of the V lamp 875 in the V lamp hold continuous notification effect. FIG. 30(B) shows a V lamp effect selection table used for selecting and determining a V lamp effect pattern in the V lamp hold continuous notification effect. The V lamp effect selection table is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

As shown in FIG. 30(A), the V lamp effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns such as a first V lamp effect pattern to a third V lamp effect pattern. The first V lamp production pattern emits white light when the number of winning balls (V winning balls) that have won in the V winning area 870 in the small hitting game state is 0 to 5, and the number of V winning balls is 6 or more. It is an effect pattern that sometimes emits blue light. The second V lamp effect pattern emits white light when the number of V winning balls is 0 to 5 in the small hitting game state, and emits blue light when the number of V winning balls is 6 to 7, This is an effect pattern that emits red light when the number is eight or more. The third V lamp effect pattern emits white light when the number of V winning balls is 0 to 5 in the small hitting game state, and emits blue light when the number of V winning balls is 6 to 7, When the number is 8 to 9, red light is emitted, and when the number of V winning balls is 10 or more, it is iridescent light.

The V lamp effect selection table of FIG. 30B is used in a lottery for selecting the V lamp effect pattern to be executed when the V lamp holding continuous notification effect is executed. In FIG. 30(B), a total of 130 numeric values of the random number SR4 (numerical range of 0 to 129) for V lamp production selection, which is one of the random numbers updated by the production control microcomputer 100, is the first to the first. It is allocated to each of the third V lamp effect patterns. Regarding SR4, the number of values of the allocated random number SR4 is shown for the sake of clarity.

In the V lamp effect selection table, data is set such that the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "first V lamp effect pattern<second V lamp effect pattern<third V lamp effect pattern".

In the small hitting game state, when there is no holding string, the V lamp 875 emits light in a mode in which the emission color of the V lamp 875 according to the detection of the V winning is fixed to white. On the other hand, in the V lamp effect when there is a hold in the small hit game state, if the emission color of the V lamp 875 changes from white to blue or the like depending on the number of V winning balls in the small hit game state, the hold consecutive Since it is notified that there is a pre-reading notification at various timings according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination prize winning device 87, it is possible to further improve the fun of the production and further enhance the entertainment of the game. Can be improved.

It should be noted that the V lamp effect can be executed even when there is no holding sequence, and in the V lamp production selection table, when there is no holding sequence, the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing causes "first V lamp production pattern>second V lamp production pattern". When the data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “ramp effect pattern>third V lamp effect pattern”, and there is a holding combination, “1st V lamp effect pattern<second V lamp effect” is obtained by the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data may be set so as to have a size relation of the pattern <the third V lamp effect pattern. By doing this, in the case of no holding continuation, the first V lamp effect pattern is most selected at a high rate, and the third V lamp effect pattern is most selected at a low rate. In the case of nothing, the ratio of the third V lamp effect pattern being most selected is high, and the ratio of the first V lamp effect pattern being most selected is low. As a result, the player's degree of expectation for the holding sequence can be increased depending on the type of the V-lamp production pattern executed in the V-lamp production sequence notification production executed according to the number of V winning balls in the small hitting game state. .

Next, a holding consecutive notification effect execution presence/absence determination table used to determine whether or not to execute the pending notice effect, and a holding notice effect type selection table used to select a type of the pending notice effect when executing the pending notice effect. And explain. These data tables are stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a hold continuous notification effect execution presence/absence determination table and a hold notification effect type selection table. FIG. 31(A) shows a hold continuous notification effect execution presence/absence determination table, and FIG. 31(B) shows a hold notification effect type selection table.

In the hold continuous notification effect execution presence/absence determination table of FIG. 31(A), a random number SR5 (numerical value range of 0 to 149) for determining the continuous hold notification execution presence/absence as one of the random numbers updated by the production control microcomputer 100. 150 numerical values in total are allocated to “execute” and “do not execute”. Regarding SR5, the number of values of the assigned random number SR5 is shown for the sake of clarity. In the pending continuous notification effect execution presence/absence determination table, data is set such that the ratio of the magnitude relationship of “execute>do not execute” is set according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. Note that the magnitude relationship of the ratio may be the opposite ratio.

In the hold notification effect type selection table of FIG. 31B, a total of 120 of the random number SR6 (numerical range of 0 to 119) for selecting the hold notification effect type as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100. The individual numerical values are the effect type executed in the V combo effect as shown in FIG. 29, the effect type executed in the V lamp effect as shown in FIG. 30, and the effect type executed in both the V combo effect and the V lamp effect. Allocated to multiple types of performance. As a result, when the hold notification effect is executed, it is executed only by the V combo effect, when it is executed only by the V ramp effect, and when it is executed by both the V combo effect and the V ramp effect. There is. Regarding SR6, the number of assigned random number SR6 values is shown for the sake of clarity. In the hold notification effect type selection table, data is set so that the selection ratio of each effect type is the same depending on the value of SR6 extracted at a predetermined timing. In addition, the selection ratio of each effect type may be different.

Selecting the type of the hold notification effect using the hold notification effect type selection table of FIG. 31B also means selecting the execution timing of the hold continuous notification effect. The reason is that the V lamp effect is executed at the timing during the small hit game state, and the V combo effect is executed at the timing during the big hit game state after the small hit game state.

As shown in FIG. 31B, as the timing of the prefetching notification, the timing at the end of the state in which the game ball can enter the V determination winning device 87 like the timing of executing the V lamp effect, and the V combo effect. By determining at least one of the execution timings as the timing of the read notification, the read-ahead notification is performed at a variety of timings, which can further improve the fun of the production and further enhance the entertainment of the game. Can be improved.

Next, the V combo effect type selection table used for selecting the type of V combo effect will be described. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a V combo effect type selection table. The V combo effect type selection table is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the V combo effect type selection table of FIG. 32, a total of 100 numeric values of the random number SR7 (numerical value range of 0 to 99) for operation effect presence/absence selection is set as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100. It is allocated to each of the above-described first character effect to fourth character effect by the number of reserved stations 0 to 4. Regarding SR7, the number of values of the allocated random number SR7 is shown for the sake of clarity.

In the V combo effect type selection table of FIG. 32, the first character effect to the fourth character effect such that the selection ratio varies depending on the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing depending on the number of holding stations when the V combo effect type is selected. The selection ratio of the performance is set.

When the number of held sequences is 0, the data is set so that the selection ratios of “first character effect>second character effect>third character effect>fourth character effect” are large or small. When the number of consecutive holdings is 1 to 3, the data is set so that the selection ratios of “4th character effect<1st character effect<2nd character effect<3rd character effect” are large or small. Then, the data is set such that the difference in the magnitude relationship of the selection ratios increases as the number of holding stations increases (for example, the selection ratio of the third character effect increases as the number of holdings increases). There is. When the number of held sequences is 4, the data is set so that the selection ratios of “first character effect<second character effect<third character effect<fourth character effect” are large or small. The fourth character effect is selected only when the number of holding stations is 4, but may be selectable when the number of holding stations is 0 to 3.

Depending on the data setting of the V combo effect type selection table as described above, the degree of expectation as to whether or not there is a pending sequence varies depending on the type of the V combo effect. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to which V-combo effect type is used for the V-combo effect, improve the fun of the effect, and improve the enjoyment of the game. In addition, since any one of a plurality of types of V-combo effects is selected at a different selection rate depending on the number of times of holding, the expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state varies depending on the notification mode of the V-combo effect. It is possible to draw attention to whether the V combo effect is produced in the notification mode.

Next, an effect pattern of the V combo effect in the first character effect to the fourth character effect shown in FIG. 29 will be described. Here, the effect pattern of the V combo effect will be described with the first character effect as a representative example.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a V combo effect pattern selection table used for selecting an effect pattern of the V combo effect in the first character effect. FIG. 33(A) shows a V combo effect pattern selection table used when execution of non-execution of pending continuous notification effect is selected, and FIG. 33(B) shows V combo effect used when selecting execution of continuous pending notification effect. A pattern selection table is shown. These data tables are stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

In each of the tables of FIGS. 33A and 33B, a total of 110 random numbers SR8 (numerical value range of 0 to 109) for V combo effect pattern selection are selected as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100. Is assigned to each of the first V combo effect pattern to the fourth V combo effect pattern. Regarding SR8, the number of values of the allocated random number SR7 is shown for the sake of clarity.

The V combo effect pattern selection table of FIG. 33A is used when it is determined not to execute the pending consecutive notification effect. The V combo effect pattern selection table of FIG. 33(B) is used when it is determined to execute the pending continuous notification effect.

The V combo effect pattern selection table T of FIG. 33A will be described. In the following description, the first operation to the fourth operation indicate the first operation effect to the fourth operation effect in the V combo effect. In FIG. 33(A), in the first V combo effect pattern, the additional +100 prize ball number images 96 are displayed during the first operation and the second operation, respectively, and the expected number of prize balls according to the type of jackpot during the third operation. The remaining number (“+300” for the 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot and “+1300” for the 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot) is displayed.

In FIG. 33(A), in the second V combo effect pattern, the number of additional prize balls 96 of “+100” is displayed during each of the first operation to the third operation, and the planned number of prize balls according to the jackpot type is displayed during the fourth operation. Of the remaining number (“+200” for the 9(8)R hour/hour/big hit, and “+1200” for the 16(15)R hour/hour/big hit) is an effect mode in which the additional number of prize balls image 96 is displayed. In FIG. 33(A), in the third V combo effect pattern, "+200" in the first operation, "+100" in each of the second and third operations, the additional number of prize balls image 96 is displayed, and in the fourth operation, the jackpot type This is an effect mode in which the additional number of prize balls image 96 of the remaining number of the expected number of prize balls (“+100” in the case of 9(8)R hour/hour junior college and “+1100” in the case of 16(15)R hour/hour junior high) is displayed. In FIG. 33(A), in the fourth V combo effect pattern, an additional prize ball number image 96 of “+200” during the first operation and “+100” during the second operation is displayed, and the prize balls by jackpot type during the third operation. This is an effect mode in which the award ball additional number image 96 of the remaining number of the planned number (“+200” for the 9(8)R hour/hour/big hit, and “+1200” for the 16(15)R hour/hour/big hit) is displayed.

Next, the V combo effect pattern selection table in FIG. 33B will be described. In FIG. 33(B), in the first V combo effect pattern, the additional number of prize balls image 96 of “+100” is displayed during the first operation, and the held consecutive notification image 97 as shown in FIG. 29(E) is displayed during the second operation. Be informed. In this case, the number of held stations is the number recognized in the confirmation of the held storage information. Then, at the time of the third operation, the remaining number of the expected number of prize balls by jackpot type (“+400” for the 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot and “+1400” for the 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot) is displayed. This is the effect mode.

In FIG. 33(B), in the second V combo effect pattern, the added number image 96 of prize balls of “+100” is displayed at the time of the first operation, and the held consecutive notification image 97 as shown in FIG. 29(E) at the time of the second operation. Be informed. In this case, the number of holding stations displayed is the number recognized in the confirmation of the held storage information. Then, the additional prize ball number image 96 of "+100" is displayed during the third operation, and the remaining number of the expected number of prize balls according to the type of big hit during the fourth operation ("+300", 16( 15) This is an effect mode in which the award ball additional number image 96 of “+1300”) is displayed in the case of the R hour and short win.

In FIG. 33(B), in the third V combo effect pattern, an additional prize ball number image 96 of “+200” at the time of the first operation and “+100” at the time of the second operation is displayed, and at the time of the third operation of FIG. 29(E). Such a holding continuous notification image 97 is notified. In this case, the number of held stations is the number recognized in the confirmation of the held storage information. Then, during the fourth operation, the number of additional prize balls 96 of the remaining expected number of prize balls by jackpot type (“+200” for 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot, “+1200” for 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot) is displayed. It is an effect mode to be displayed.

In FIG. 33B, in the fourth V combo effect pattern, an additional prize ball number image 96 of “+200” at the time of the first operation and “+100” at the time of the second operation is displayed, and at the time of the third operation, the prize balls by jackpot type. The number-of-additional-balls image 96 of the remaining number of the planned number (“+200” for the 9(8)R hour/hour/big hit, and “+1200” for the 16(15)R hour/hour/big hit) is displayed. Then, at the time of the fourth operation, the holding continuous notification image 97 as shown in FIG. 29E is notified.

In the display of the pending consecutive notification image 97 that can be executed in each of the first V combo effect pattern to the fourth V combo effect pattern of FIG. 33B, the stored pending station numbers are “×1”, “×2”, It is displayed as "x3" or "x4". This makes it possible to clearly see the number of reserved stations.

In the V combo pattern selection table of the first character effect at the time of continuous notification of reservation shown in FIG. 33B, the execution timing of the continuous notification of reservation is at any of a plurality of timings such as the second operation to the fourth operation. Since the pre-reading notification is made at various timings by being set to be executed, it is possible to further improve the fun of the effect and further enhance the enjoyment of the game.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the V-combo effect of the first character effect, an effect of notifying the additional number of prize balls by the additional number of prize balls image 96 based on the detection of the operation at the time of the operation effect, and the pending consecutive notification image 97. Thus, one of the effects of notifying the number of held stations can be executed. In the V combo effect, an effect that displays both the additional prize ball image 96 and the pending consecutive notification image 97 based on the detection of the operation during the operation effect (for example, an effect that simultaneously displays these images). May be executed. That is, in the V combo effect, at least one of the additional prize ball image 96 and the pending consecutive notification image 97 may be displayed based on the detection of the operation during the operation effect.

As described above, in the V-combo effect, at least one of the effect of notifying the additional number of prize balls and the effect of notifying the number of consecutive holdings can be executed based on the detection of the operation at the time of the operation effect. At least one of the notification of the number of additional prize balls and the notification of the number of held balls is executed by the technical intervention based on the operation by the player, whereby the fun of the production can be further improved and the interest of the game is further improved. be able to.

In addition, regarding the production pattern of the V combo production of the second character production, similarly, the V combo production pattern selection table is provided separately for the non-selected execution of the pending continuous notification effect and the selected execution of the pending continuous notification effect. It suffices that at least one of the effect of notifying the number of additional prize balls and the effect of notifying the number of holding stations can be executed based on the detection of the operation at the time of the operation effect. Similarly, regarding the effect pattern of the V combo effect of the third character effect, similarly, the V combo effect pattern selection table is provided separately when the execution of the held consecutive notification effect is not selected and when the execution of the held consecutive notification effect is selected. It suffices that at least one of the effect of notifying the number of additional prize balls and the effect of notifying the number of holding stations can be executed based on the detection of the operation at the time of the operation effect.

As for the effect pattern of the V combo effect of the fourth character effect, as shown in FIG. 29, the operation effect is not executed, but at the first effect timing, the predetermined number of additional prize balls is notified without the operation effect, and thereafter, It is possible to execute the operation effect at the second effect timing and execute at least one of the effect of notifying the additional number of prize balls and the effect of notifying the number of the retained stations, based on the detection of the operation at the time of the operation effect. It may be done.

The configuration of the “variation example of execution timing of the continuous holding notification effect” described above can be expressed as the following configuration.

(1) With a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (large hitting gaming state, small hitting gaming state) in which a variable value is displayed and a given value is given to the player (opening of the winning hole, etc.) There
Hold storage means (game control microcomputer 560, RAM 55, hold storage buffer, etc.) for storing information on variable display that has not been started yet as hold storage information,
Pre-reading determination means (game control microcomputer 560 or the like) for determining whether or not the variable display that has not been started is controlled to the advantageous state,
In the advantageous state, provided value notification executing means capable of executing added value notification to notify the value to be added stepwise,
The value-added notification executing means, when executing the value-added notification (V combo effect such as the first V combo effect in FIGS. 29A to 29G), based on the determination result by the prefetch determination means. , It is possible to execute pre-reading notification (holding continuous notification effect or the like) for notifying that the advantageous state is controlled (there is a holding continuous) after the end of the advantageous state in which the added value notification is executed (FIG. 29 ( E), (J), (L), (N), effect control microcomputer 100, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further provided is a motion detecting means (tilt direction sensor unit 123 etc.) capable of detecting a motion (operation of the stick controller 122 etc.) by the player,
The added value notification executing means can execute at least one of the added value notification and the prefetching notification based on the detection result of the operation detecting means when executing the added value notification (FIG. 29 ( (A) to (G) V-combo effect and pending continuous notification effect, FIG. 33, etc.).

With such a configuration, at least one of the added value notification and the look-ahead notification is executed by the technical intervention based on the operation by the player, whereby the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. It can be further improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the value-added notification execution unit executes the value-added notification, the pre-reading determination unit determines that the pre-determination determination unit is controlled to the advantageous state a plurality of times after the end of the advantageous state in which the value-added notification is executed. When it is, it is possible to notify that the advantageous state is controlled a plurality of times in the prefetching notification (such as “V×2” in the holding continuous notification image 97 at the time of continuous holding notification effect in FIG. 29(E)). It is possible to report the number of holding stations multiple times).

According to such a configuration, when the added value notification is executed, it is possible to notify that the pre-reading notification is controlled to be in the advantageous state a plurality of times, so that it is possible to further improve the fun of the effect, and The interest can be further improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The added value notification executing means,
The added value notification can be executed in a notification mode selected from a plurality of types of notification modes (first to fourth character effects in FIG. 32, etc.) (selectable in the V combo effect type selection table in FIG. 32, etc.). ,
When performing the value-added notification, the pre-reading determination means, when it is determined that the advantageous state of performing the value-added notification is controlled to a plurality of advantageous states after the end of the advantageous state, to the advantageous state. One of the notification modes is selected from the plurality of types of notification modes at different selection ratios depending on the number of times of control (the selection ratio may differ depending on the number of held stations in the V combo effect type selection table of FIG. 32). Data is set in).

According to such a configuration, when it is determined by the prefetch determining means that the advantageous state is controlled a plurality of times, it is possible to select from a plurality of notification modes with different selection ratios depending on the number of times the advantageous state is controlled. By selecting one of the notification modes, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled varies depending on the notification mode, so that it is possible to pay attention to which of the notification modes the value-added notification is made. As a result, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
When the value-added notification execution unit executes the value-added notification, the pre-reading notification can be executed at at least one of a plurality of timings (at the time of holding continuous notification selection in FIG. 33(B)). The V combo pattern selection table for the first character effect is set so that the execution timing of the pending continuous notification effect is executed at any of a plurality of timings such as the time of the first operation to the time of the fourth operation.) ..

According to such a configuration, when the value-added notification is executed, the read-ahead notification is executed at at least one of a plurality of timings, so that the read-ahead notification is performed at various timings. The interest of the game can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
First variation display means (first special symbol display device 8a, etc.) for deriving and displaying the display result by performing the first variation display (variation display of the first special symbol),
The second variation display means (variation display of the second special symbol) and the second variation display means (the second special symbol display device 8b or the like) for deriving and displaying the display result,
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (big hit game state) when the display result on either the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a specific display result (big hit display result, etc.) ( A game control microcomputer 560, etc.),
At least the predetermined state control means for controlling to a predetermined state (small hitting game state) when the display result on the second variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (small hitting display result etc.),
The advantageous state includes the specific state and the predetermined state,
In the predetermined state, a variable winning means (V determination winning device 87 or the like) that allows a game medium (gaming ball) to win.
Further provided is a specific area (V winning area 870 or the like) provided in the variable winning means and into which a game medium can enter,
Even when the game medium enters the specific area in the predetermined state, it is controlled to the specific state,
The pending storage means,
First pending storage means (first pending storage buffer or the like) for storing information on the first variable display that has not been started yet as pending storage information;
Second pending storage means (first pending storage buffer or the like) for storing information on the second variable display that has not been started as pending storage information,
The added value notification executing means is responsive to the number of game media that have entered the variable winning means when the display result of the second variable display is a predetermined display result (small hit display result) (in the small hit game state). It is possible to execute the pre-reading notification (for example, a holding continuous notification effect in which the emission color of the V lamp 875 is changed according to the number of V winnings in the V lamp effect pattern of FIGS. 30(A) and 30(B)).

According to such a configuration, when the added value notification is executed, the look-ahead notification is given at various timings according to the number of game media that have entered the variable winning means, so that it is possible to further improve the fun of the effect. , The interest of the game can be further improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
First variation display means (first special symbol display device 8a, etc.) for deriving and displaying the display result by performing the first variation display (variation display of the first special symbol),
The second variation display means (variation display of the second special symbol) and the second variation display means (the second special symbol display device 8b or the like) for deriving and displaying the display result,
A specific state control means for controlling to a specific state when the display result on either the first variation display means or the second variation display means is a specific display result;
Further, at least the predetermined state control means (game control microcomputer 560, etc.) for controlling to a predetermined state when the display result on the second variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (small hit display result),
The advantageous state includes the specific state and the predetermined state,
In the predetermined state, a variable winning means (V determination winning device 87 or the like) that allows the game medium to win a prize,
Further provided with a specific area provided in the variable winning means, a game medium (game ball) can enter
Even when a game medium enters the specific area (V winning area 870 or the like) in the predetermined state, the game medium is controlled to the specific state,
The pending storage means,
First pending storage means (first pending storage buffer or the like) for storing information on the first variable display that has not been started yet as pending storage information;
Second pending storage means (first pending storage buffer or the like) for storing information on the second variable display that has not been started as pending storage information,
Notification timing determination for determining the timing of the look-ahead notification executed by the added value notification execution means (timing during V combo effect, timing during V lamp effect, both timing during V combo effect and V lamp effect) Means (production control microcomputer 100, etc.) is further provided,
When the display result of the second variable display is the predetermined display result, the notification timing determination means is the timing at the end of the state in which the game medium can enter the variable winning means (processing during small win opening to small). At least one of the timing of V lamp performance until the hit end effect processing) and the timing of executing the added value notification in the advantageous state (timing of the V combo effect during the big hit display processing). The timing is determined as the timing of the pre-reading notification (FIG. 31(B), continuous holding notification effect type selection table, FIG. 22).
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According to such a configuration, as the timing of the prefetching notification, at least the timing at the end of the state in which the game medium can enter the variable winning means and the timing at which the added value notification is executed in the advantageous state are at least Since one of the timings is determined as the read notification timing, the read-ahead notification is performed at various timings, so that it is possible to further improve the enjoyment of the effect and further enhance the enjoyment of the game.

[Example of control to end the high base state before the symbol of the special symbol is fixed]
Next, when executing the variable display of the special symbol in the final variable display times of the high base state, a control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol will be described. 34 is a timing chart showing a control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol is compared with a control example of ending the high base state at the time of symbol determination of the special symbol.

In FIG. 34, FIG. 34(A) shows a control example of ending the high base state when the symbol of the special symbol is determined, and FIG. 34(B) is a control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol. Is shown. 34A and 34B, the relationship between the variable display state, the base state (low base, high base), and the electric Chu (variable winning ball device 15) open state (open/close state) is shown. ..

Only the open state at the timing when the control for shifting from the high base state to the low base state is executed is shown in the electric power open state. In FIG. 34, as a period in which the electric Chu (variable winning ball device 15) is in the open state (electric Chu opening time) in accordance with the hitting of the normal symbol, the opening time is set to a relatively long period such as 9 seconds. An example (hereinafter referred to as a long open) will be described as an example. The long open is, for example, an open pattern in which the variable winning ball device 15 continues to be in the open state over the entire period of 9 seconds.

A control example of ending the high base state at the time of symbol determination of the special symbol shown in FIG. 34(A) is, for example, in the conventional case of ending the high base state at the time of symbol determination of the special symbol, like the special symbol stop processing of FIG. It is another example of the control example, in the variable display of the special symbol of the final variable display times in the high base state (time saving state), the special symbol confirmation display time (the symbol that is the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. This is an example in which the time during which the special figure is being confirmed and displayed, which is not yet confirmed as the display result, is set for a relatively long period of time.

In the conventional control example shown in FIG. 34(A), in the variation display of the final variation display times in the high base state (time saving state), the variation display state of the special symbol (in the figure, "during special figure variation display") is When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 while the special map is being displayed after the game is finished (in the figure, "special map is being displayed"), it is in the high base state while the special map is being displayed at the time of winning. Therefore, the electric Chu (variable winning ball device 15) is more likely to be in an open state than in the low base state, and as shown in FIG. 34(A), the special figure is being displayed from the next variation display (or the next variation display is being executed). A situation may occur in which the electric Chu is opened for a long time (for example, 9 seconds open) over the waiting time (not waiting for customers). In other words, even after the variable display result of the special symbol is confirmed, the state in which the electric Chu is opened long may occur.

The "next variation display" in FIG. 34 means a state in which the next variation display is executed when the pending storage information is present at the end of the variation of the final variation display times in the high base state (time saving state). There is. Further, "during customer waiting state" in FIG. 34 means a state in which the next variation display is not executed when the pending storage information does not exist at the end of the variation of the final variation display times in the high base state (time saving state). ing.

In the case of FIG. 34(A), even after the display result of the variable display in which the high base state has ended is fixed, the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 which is long open for a while, 2 A situation may occur in which the information is reserved and stored as the reserved storage information. Therefore, in the conventional control example shown in FIG. 34(A), the high base state is ended at the time of finalizing the symbol of the special symbol, and after the confirmation of the display result of the variable display in which the high base state is ended (next time In the variable display or in the customer waiting state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed more times than the number of pieces of pending storage information at the time of confirming the display result of the variable display in which the high base state has ended. There is a problem in that the fairness of the game cannot be guaranteed among the players, because it may occur when the game is not executed.

On the other hand, in the control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol shown in FIG. 34(B), the fairness of the game among the players is achieved by executing the control described below. It can be secured.

In the control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol shown in FIG. 34(B), for example, at the start of the special symbol confirmation display, the high base state is terminated and the control to the low base state is executed. To be done. The display time of the special figure confirmation display is set to a period (for example, 10 seconds) longer than the opening time of the long open (9 seconds open) of the electric Chu. As a result, even if the electric chu starts to open long based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed the gate 32 immediately before the high base state ends, the special map confirmation display is displayed rather than the long opening time. Is displayed for a long time, the long opening time ends before the end of the special figure confirmation display. The display time (10 seconds or the like) of the special figure confirmation display at the end of the fluctuation of the final fluctuation display time in the high base state (time saving state) is used as the display time dedicated to the final fluctuation display time.

Therefore, after the display result of the variable display in which the high base state has ended is fixed (during the next variable display or in the customer waiting state), the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15 and stored as the second stored storage information. The situation that does not occur, the variation display of the second special symbol is not performed more times than the number of held storage information at the time of confirming the display result of the variation display in which the high base state has ended. This ensures the fairness of the game among the players.

In addition, as the electric Chu opening time, depending on the game state (for example, according to the game state in which the maximum number of times the short-time state is executed is different), from among a plurality of types of periods (for example, 5 seconds, 9 seconds, etc.) It may be selected. In that case, the display time of the special figure confirmation display set at the end of the fluctuation of the final fluctuation display times in the high base state (time saving state) is the period with the longest period among the plural types of electric tube opening time. For a longer period (for example, 10 seconds).

Next, an example of the special symbol stop processing for executing the control for ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol shown in FIG. 34(B) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing an example of a special symbol stop process for executing control to end the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol. FIG. 35 is described as a modified example of the special symbol stop process of FIG.

The special symbol stop process of FIG. 35 is different from the special symbol stop process of FIG. 13 in the following matters. When the time saving flag is set in S132A, the same processing as S143 to S151 in FIG. 13 is executed, and then the same processing as S132B and S132C in FIG. 13 is executed. Thereby, in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 35, as shown in FIG. 34(B), in the variation display of the final variation display times in the high base state (time saving state), at the start of the special symbol confirmation display, the high base is displayed. It is possible to realize the control of ending the state and shifting to the low base state.

More specifically, in FIG. 35, when the time saving flag is not set in S132A, 0.6 second is set as the special figure confirmation display time (S132C), and the process proceeds to S132D. If the count value of the total hour reduction counter is not "0" in S148, 0.5 seconds is set as the special figure confirmation display time (S132B), and the process proceeds to S132D. In addition, in S151, after the processing for transmitting the normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in response to the end of the time saving condition based on the number of times of variable display in the time saving state, the special figure confirmation display is performed. The time is set to 10 seconds (S132G), and the process proceeds to S132D. As a result, in the final variation display time in the high base state (time saving state), the special figure confirmation display time is set to 10 seconds, which is a period longer than the opening time of the long opening of the electric chu. The control for realizing the relationship between the special figure confirmation display and the long opening of the electric Chu as shown in (B) can be realized. Further, in FIG. 35, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and the process ends.

Note that the technical matters described in [Example of control for ending high base state before symbol determination of special symbol] are the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. 1, that is, the display result of the first special symbol, or, Depending on the display result of the second special symbol, it is possible to control to the jackpot gaming state, and, depending on the display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, in the V determination winning device 87 that is in the open state. It may be applied to a game machine other than the game machine (the first type and the second type mixed type game machine) which can be controlled to the big hit game state when the game medium enters the V winning area 870 provided in the. .. For example, according to the display result of the first special symbol, or the display result of the second special symbol, applied to the gaming machine (first-type gaming machine) that executes only the big hit control that can be controlled in the big hit gaming state. May be.

Further, in the above-mentioned [control example of terminating the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol], the special symbol confirmation display shown in FIG. 34 is set as the time to end the high base state in the final variable display of the high base state. The start of the period is shown as an example. As the time to end the high base state, the high base state may be ended at a time (any time is allowed) before the period from the display of the display result to the confirmation is reached. The time to end the high base state may be any time after the display result is displayed and before the next variable display can be started. For example, if there is pending storage information at the end of the high base state, the next variable display will start immediately after the last variation display of the high base state has ended, but it will be held at the end of the high base state. If there is no stored information, the next variable display is not immediately started after the final variable display in the high base state is completed. Therefore, if the time to end the high base state is before the next variable display can be started after the display result is displayed, the next variation after the last variable display in the high base state is finished. Before the next variable display can be started, both when the display starts immediately and when the next variable display does not start immediately after the last high level base variable display ends. Be done.

Further, in the above-mentioned [control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol], in the electric Chu (variable winning ball device 15) which is released when the display result of the normal symbol becomes the hit display result. Regarding the open period, the open pattern in which the variable winning ball device 15 continues to be in the open state over the entire period of 9 seconds which is the predetermined period has been described as an example. However, not limited to this, in the opening period of the electric Chu (variable winning ball device 15), by repeating the opening and closing for a predetermined period of 9 seconds in a predetermined cycle, the game ball is variable winning ball device 15. You may use the opening pattern which can enter into. Further, during the opening period of the electric Chu (variable winning ball device 15), a part of the predetermined period of 9 seconds is continuously opened (open state in which a game ball can enter), and the remaining part May use an opening pattern in which the opening and closing are repeated in a predetermined cycle (which may be an opening in which the game ball is difficult to enter). In this way, the opening period of the electric Chu (variable winning ball device 15) for a predetermined period means the entire period in which the opening control is executed, and also includes the period in which the game ball is substantially inaccessible. Good. Further, although it has been described that the opening pattern in which the game ball can enter the variable winning ball device 15 includes the open state and the closed state, the variable winning ball device has a structure in which the game ball can enter for a predetermined period. As long as it has the above structure, it may have a structure other than the structure that changes between the open state and the closed state. That is, the variable winning ball device may have any structure as long as it can change between a state where the game ball can enter and a state where the game ball cannot enter easily.

Further, in the above-mentioned [control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol], the display time of the special symbol confirmation display at the end of the variation of the final variation display times in the high base state (time saving state) (10 seconds Etc.) is used as a display time dedicated to the final variable display time. However, the display time is not limited to this, and the display time dedicated to the final variation display time may not be used.

Further, in FIG. 35, when the time saving flag is not set, the special figure finalizing display time is set to 0.6 seconds by S132C, while the time saving flag is set, and the time other than the final fluctuation times in the time saving state is set. The example in which the special figure confirmation display time is set to 0.5 seconds in S132B is shown in FIG. However, conversely, when the time saving flag is not set, the special figure confirmation display time is set to 0.5 seconds by S132C, while the time saving flag is set, and the time other than the final fluctuation times in the time saving state is set. The special figure confirmation display time may be set to 0.6 seconds in S132B.

Next, the main effects obtained by [the control example of ending the high base state before the symbol determination of the special symbol] will be described.

(1) As shown in FIG. 34(B), in the control example in which the high base state is ended before the symbol of the special symbol is fixed, for example, the high base state is ended and the low base state is started at the start of the special symbol confirmation display. The state control is executed. The display time of the special figure confirmation display is set to a period (for example, 10 seconds) longer than the opening time of the long open (9 seconds open) of the electric Chu. As a result, after the display result of the variable display in which the high base state has ended is fixed (in the next variable display or in the customer waiting state), the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 and is stored as the second stored storage information. The situation is suppressed, and the variable display of the second special symbol is not performed more times than the number of pieces of pending storage information at the time of confirming the display result of the variable display in which the high base state has ended. This ensures the fairness of the game among the players.

(2) As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 34(B), regarding the variable display of the second special symbol, the ratio in which the game ball can enter the V prize area 870 is higher than the variable display of the first special symbol. , After the confirmation of the display result of the variable display in which the high base state has ended, it is possible to prevent the variable display from being executed more times than the number of pieces of pending storage information at the time of ending the high base state. Can be secured. In particular, in the so-called first-class and second-class mixed type gaming machines shown in FIG. 1 and the like, in the variable display of the second special symbol, the ratio of small hits is relatively high, and when small hits are made. Since the percentage of winning a V is relatively high, is it possible to enter as many game balls as possible and retain them as the second reserve memory information after confirming the display result of the variable display that the high base state has ended? Depending on whether or not there is a big hit, a large difference will occur in the number of game balls (balls) that the player acquires, so it is possible to prevent such a difference from occurring.

(3) When there are a plurality of types of electric Chu opening times, the special figure confirmation display time is set to a period (10 seconds or the like) longer than the longest period among the plural types of electric Chu opening times. In the example, after the display result of the variable display in which the high base state is ended is confirmed, the entry of the game ball into the variable winning ball device 15 (Den Chu) stage is surely suppressed, and the pending storage information at the end of the high base state Since it is suppressed that the variable display is executed more than the number of times, the fairness of the game can be ensured more reliably.

(4) The special figure finalization display time of FIG. 34(B) and the special figure finalization display time at the end of variation of the final variation display times in the high base state (time saving state) as shown in S132G of FIG. (10 seconds or the like) is used as a display time exclusively for the final variation display times, so that the fairness of the game can be further ensured in the final variation display in the high-frequency state.

[Various Invention Examples Described in this Embodiment]
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be displayed in a variable manner and can be controlled in an advantageous state (a big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous for the player, and a variable prize that allows the game medium to enter in a predetermined state. Means (V determination winning device 87 etc.), a specific area (V winning area 870 etc.) provided in the variable winning means and into which a game medium can enter, and an advantageous state (symbol big hit etc.) ) First state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S305 to S307, etc. in FIG. 10), and the specific area in the variable winning means by controlling to the predetermined state based on the variation display result. The game medium is allowed to enter (V prize etc.) (small hit state etc.), and the advantageous state (small hit via big hit etc.) is controlled based on the game medium entering the specific area in the predetermined state. Based on the second state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S308 to S310 in FIG. 10, S305 to S307 in FIG. 10, etc.) and that the game medium has entered the specific area in the predetermined state. A predetermined effect means (effect control microcomputer 100, S842 to S844 in FIG. 26, etc.) capable of executing an effect (an effect such as displaying the V winning aura image 95 as the number suggesting effect of the round in FIG. 20) is provided, and the predetermined value is provided. The state is that a predetermined period (0.1 second×10 times of opening and 1 second of closing and the like is repeated) has passed, or a predetermined number (10 pieces, etc.) of game media have entered the variable winning means. Based on that, the predetermined effect means changes the effect mode of the predetermined effect according to the number of game media that have entered the variable winning means after the game medium has entered the specific area (FIG. As in 24, the color of the V winning aura image 95 changes in the round number suggesting effect of FIG. 20 according to the winning number (1 to 10 etc.) to the V determination winning device 87 in the small hitting game state. Etc.). According to such a configuration, after the game medium enters the specific area, the presentation mode of the predetermined effect can be changed according to the number of the game media entered in the variable winning means, so that the interest of the game is improved by the effect. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), when a game medium enters the specific area in the predetermined state, an entry notification effect (V winning in FIG. 20) for notifying that the game medium has entered the specific area Further, there is further provided an informing notification effect means for executing (e.g., notification) (processing for displaying the V winning image 94 of FIG. 20 in the open process of S808 of FIG. 19 in the small hit effect), and the predetermined effect means is the specific effect. The predetermined effect is executed in association with the execution of (the V winning aura image 95 is displayed when the V winning image 94 is displayed as in FIG. 20). According to such a configuration, the predetermined effect is executed in association with the execution of the entry notification effect that notifies that the game medium has entered the specific area, so that the interest of the game is further improved by the effect. be able to.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the presentation mode of the predetermined effect can be changed stepwise according to the number of game media that have entered the variable winning means (FIG. 20(A). ) To (E), as shown in FIG. 23(A), the V winning aura image 95 changes its color stepwise in the order of white→blue→green→red→rainbow in accordance with the number of winnings to the V determination winning device 87. Possible etc.). According to such a configuration, the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed stepwise according to the number of game media that have entered the variable winning means, so the effect mode of the predetermined effect and the game that has entered the variable winning means. The player can be focused on the number of media.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the advantageous state is selected from a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage (a plurality of types of hits in FIG. 2, etc.), and the predetermined effect. The production mode of can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage of the advantageous state that is controlled based on the game medium entering the specific area in the predetermined state (as in FIG. 23(B)). , The selection ratios of a plurality of types of effect patterns having different gradual color change patterns of the V winning aura image 95 are different depending on the determined number of jackpots). According to such a configuration, the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage of the advantageous state that is controlled based on the game medium entering the specific region in the predetermined state. Since the player can recognize the degree of advantage of the advantageous state that is controlled based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area, the interest of the game can be further improved by the effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), a holding storage unit (a game control microcomputer 560, a RAM 55, a holding storage buffer, etc.) that stores information regarding variable display as holding storage information, The predetermined rendering means is further provided with pre-reading determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S1215, S1225, etc. in FIG. 11) for determining whether or not the variable display that has not been started is controlled to the advantageous state. Based on the fact that the pending storage means includes the pending storage information that is in the advantageous state, it is possible to change the presentation mode of the predetermined effect to a specific mode ([V prize image aura color pending continuous notification effect. Modification] to be). According to such a configuration, the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed to the specific mode based on the fact that the reserved storage means includes the reserved storage information that is in the advantageous state. It becomes possible for the player to recognize that the pending storage information that is to be included is included, so that the interest of the game can be further improved by the effect.

Next, other effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) By executing the round number suggesting effect as shown in FIG. 20, after the game medium has entered the specific area, the V winning aura image 95 depending on the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87. Since the effect mode of a predetermined effect such as the effect of displaying is changed, the interest of the game can be improved by the effect without delaying the progress of the game.

(2) As shown in FIG. 20, since the number-of-rounds suggesting effect by the V winning aura image 95 is executed in association with the execution of notifying the V winning by displaying the V winning image 94, depending on the effect. The interest of the game can be further improved.

(3) As shown in FIG. 20, the production mode (color) of the round number suggesting production by the V winning aura image 95 can be changed stepwise according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning apparatus 87. The player can be made to pay attention to the round number suggesting effect and the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87.

(4) As shown in FIG. 23, the production mode (color) of the round number suggestion production by the V winning aura image 95 is controlled based on the V winning in the small winning gaming state. Since the number of rounds of the big hit can be recognized by the player, the interest of the game can be further improved by the effect because it can be changed stepwise according to the number advantage).

(5) As shown in [Variation example of holding continuous notification effect by aura color of V winning image], if the continuous holding notification effect is executed, in the reserved storage information, the reserved storage information to be a big hit for the design and the small hit. Based on the fact that at least one of the pending storage information to be included is included, the performance mode of the performance for displaying the aura image can be changed to a specific mode, so the pending memory division method includes a symbol big hit or small hit Since it is possible for the player to recognize that the pending storage information, which is a big hit, is included, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by the effect.

(6) As shown in FIG. 21, when a V prize occurs in the small hitting game state, at least one of the held storage information determined to be the symbol big hit and the held storage information determined to be the small hit. Based on the fact that one of them is included, it is possible to execute the pending continuous notification effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

(7) As shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined that a plurality of sums of the held storage information determined to be the symbol big hit and the held storage information determined to be the small hit are stored, a holding notification effect is produced. Since it is executed, the player can recognize that there are a plurality of pieces of holding storage information that can be a big hit when the holding consecutive notification effect is executed, thereby further improving the entertainment of the game by the effect. You can

(8) As shown in FIG. 21, a blackout display is executed as a period adjustment image for preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the effect period of the small hitting game state changes. By executing the blackout display as such a period adjustment image, it is possible to preferably execute the pending continuous notification effect regarding the adjustment of the effect period and the like.

(9) In the held continuous notification effect, for example, the total number of pieces of held storage information that can be a big hit in the held storage information, such as “+3BONUS” in FIG. 21C and “+4BONUS” in FIG. 21D. When the number is less than the predetermined number (3 or the like) and when the number is equal to or more than the predetermined number (4 or the like), the effect mode of the special effect to be executed is different. The crab player can be noticed.

(10) As shown in FIG. 24, depending on the number of held storage information that can be a big hit, which is a number of rounds advantageous to the player, such as a symbol 15R time/short jackpot and a small hit via 16(15)R time/short jackpot. Since the ratio of executing the continuous notification effect is different, when the held continuous notification effect is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how many times the jackpot, which is an advantageous round number, is executed.

(11) In the hold consecutive notification effect presence/absence determination table, among the types of big hits, when the total number of held consecutive numbers of the symbol 15R hour short and big hit and the small hit 16 (15)R hour short and big hit is two or more, the held consecutive notification effect The data is set to run. As a result, when the holding continuous notification effect is executed, a plurality of holding storage information that can be a big hit type that is more advantageous to the player due to the large number of rounds among the big hit types is stored. By being able to recognize, the interest of the game can be further improved by the effect.

(12) As shown in FIG. 21, based on the fact that at least one of the held storage information determined to be the symbol big hit and the held storage information determined to be the small hit is included, Since the notification effect can be executed, the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

(13) As shown in FIG. 21, the number of the held storage information determined to be the symbol big hit and the number of the held storage information determined to be the small hit are notified so as to be specifiable in the holding continuous notification effect, so the player Since the player can specifically recognize the number of pieces of reserved storage information that is advantageous for the player, the interest of the game can be further improved by the effect.

(14) When a V prize is generated in the small hitting game state, the V winning notification of FIG. 21(A) can be executed, and further, the continuous holding notification effect can be executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect when the winning occurs.

(15) As shown in [Variations of production mode change of holding continuous notification production], when there are a plurality of total numbers of holding storage information that is a symbol big hit and holding storage information that is a big hit, and when there is a small hit When the production mode of the held consecutive notification effect is different from the case where there are only a plurality of held storage information that is a big hit, it is possible to change the effect form of the held consecutive notification effect to be executed according to the held consecutive series type. , It is possible to make the player pay attention to in which effect mode the held continuous notification effect is executed.

(16) As shown in [Variation example of change in effect mode of hold continuous notification effect], when the ratio of selecting the effect mode to be executed is different for each of the first hold continuous type to the third hold continuous type In, it is possible to make the player pay attention to in which effect mode the held continuous notification effect is executed.

(17) As shown in [Variation in which limit control of hold continuous notification effect] is performed, after executing the hold continuous notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of hold continuous notifications, the hold that is the target of the hold continuous notification effect is displayed. Since the execution of the held continuous notification effect is prohibited until all the stored information is exhausted, new execution of the held continuous notification effect is restricted. You can clarify which one.

[Other modifications]
Next, other modifications and characteristic points will be listed below.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, various selection decisions by lottery for executing the effect pattern of the number-of-rounds suggestion effect may be executed at the start of fluctuation of the variable display that is a small hit, and the small hit game state and You may execute it when it becomes.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as the number-of-rounds suggestive effect, an example in which the effect mode of the V winning aura image 95 is changed every time the game ball enters in accordance with a predetermined effect pattern is shown. However, not limited to this, it is determined by a lottery whether or not the presentation mode (for example, color) of the V winning aura image 95 is changed each time the game ball enters, and the V winning aura image is determined based on the lottery result. You may make it change the presentation mode of 95. In that case, it is possible to determine whether or not to change the color and to select and change the color to be changed for each detection of the entry of the game ball, and to make sure that the color is changed each time the entry of the game ball is detected. Alternatively, the color to be changed may be selected and determined.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which, when the V winning aura image 95 becomes iridescent in the round number suggesting effect, it is determined that the 16(15)R hour-hours jackpot is achieved. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot and the pending storage information for the pending series are present, the V winning aura image 95 may be rendered in a rainbow color. In addition, when there is a 5(4)R hour/hour jackpot and there is pending storage information that is a pending string, the V winning aura image 95 may be rendered in a rainbow color.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the color of the V winning aura image 95 can be changed is executed in the round number suggesting effect as the predetermined effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the number-of-rounds suggesting effect, an effect in which the V winning image 94 changes from the “v” shape to the “W” shape may be executed. In that case, the color of the V winning aura image 95 may be changed as in the case described above.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state described as an advantageous state is a representative example of the jackpot gaming state in which the variable winning means is opened a plurality of times.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, as the round suggestion effect, an example in which the color of the V winning aura image 95 is changed in association with the V winning image 94 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. A V-winning aura image is displayed as an unattached image (for example, V-winning image 9
4, an aura-shaped effect image may be displayed at a position apart from 4, and the effect of changing the color may be provided. Further, whether or not to execute the effect of changing the color of the V-winning aura image 95 accompanying the V-winning image 94 is determined by a predetermined lottery, and may not be executed. ..

(7) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the total of the number of holding stations for the symbol big hit and the number of holding stations for the small hit can be specified as "+3BONUS" as the held consecutive notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display may be such that each of the number of holding stations for the symbol big hit and the number of holding stations for the small hit can be individually specified.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the effect data when the number of game balls entering the V determination winning device 87 exceeds 10 is not provided as an effect pattern when executing the round number suggesting effect. Not limited to this, effect data may be provided when the number of game balls entering the V determination winning device 87 exceeds 10. For example, if the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 exceeds 10, the color may be the same as the color of the 10th ball, and so on. In this way, even when the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 exceeds 10, it is possible to execute the round number suggesting effect without causing a feeling of strangeness.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the contents of the second holding storage information existing when the big hit game state occurs are prefetched, and the holding storage information that becomes the “symbol big hit” and the holding storage information that becomes the “small hit” An example in which the pending continuous notification effect is executed when either of the above is present is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold continuous notification effect may be executed only when there is hold storage information that is a “small hit”. The holding continuous notification effect may be executed only when there is held storage information that is a “symbol big hit”.

(10) In the embodiment described above, in the second hold storage information that exists when the big hit game state occurs, when there is hold storage information that is a "symbol big hit", and when there is a hold storage information that is a "small hit" In each of the cases where there is a case, an example in which the held continuous notification effect of the same effect mode is executed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous holding notification effect of different effect modes may be executed depending on whether there is the pending storage information that is a “symbol big hit” and when there is the pending storage information that is a “small hit”.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, regardless of the total number of "symbol big hits" and "small hits" in the second pending storage information existing when the big hit game state occurs, the same The holding continuous notification effect of the effect mode may be executed, or the pending continuous notification effect of a different effect mode may be executed according to the total number.

(12) In the embodiment described above, in the second pending storage information that exists when the big hit game state occurs, there is only a “symbol big hit”, a case where there is only a “small hit”, and a “symbol big hit”. And the case where both of the small hits are present", the same continuous hold notification effect may be executed, and depending on these cases, different continuous hold notification effects may be executed.

(13) The read-ahead of the second hold storage information for executing the holding continuous notification effect may be executed at the start of the variable display of the small hit or the big hit, or may be executed during the small hit game state, It may be executed during the big hit game state.

(14) The V-lamp effect executed as the above-mentioned holding continuous notification effect may not be an effect capable of notifying the number of holding stations, but may be an effect capable of notifying the number of holding stations. In the case of an effect capable of informing the number of holding stations, in the V lamp effect, the relationship between the number of holding stations and the emission color of the lamp is determined in advance, and based on the relationship, the number of holding stations is determined by the emission color of the lamp. Notification may be possible.

(15) With regard to “big hits via small hits”, instead of selecting and determining the type of big hits when it is determined as small hits, when a V winning occurs, a plurality of control patterns such as the number of rounds of big hits are set. You may make it select from a control pattern of a kind.

(16) The arrangement of structures such as the variable winning ball device 15, the V determination winning device 87, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 shown in the above-described embodiment is an example, and the following different arrangements may be adopted. May be adopted. For example, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 may be provided in the right game area. Further, a V winning area is provided inside the big hit variable winning ball device 20, and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 includes one variable winning ball device for big hit and one variable winning ball device for small hit. The device may also be used in common.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, when a game ball is won in the V prize area of the V determination prize device 87, a big hit game state is entered and only the big hit variable prize ball device 20 is opened. Not limited to this, in the jackpot gaming state, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined opening mode, or only the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined opening mode. ..

(18) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the V determination winning device 87 is always opened when the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Not limited to this, when the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, it is determined whether or not to open the game ball based on a specific lottery, and the lottery result to be the open state. When it becomes, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state when the game ball wins the V prize area in the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform the operation|movement of such a game state by control of the big hit game state in which the same operation|movement as a game state is performed. For example, the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened in the first round, and the big-hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the second and subsequent rounds. When it is decided to execute such a big hit game control by the big hit judgment, such a big hit game state is started, and the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as the control of the first round of the big hit game state. By making it appear as a small hit game state, when the game ball makes a V prize in the V prize area 870 in the first round, the big hit variable prize ball device 20 is opened in the second round by continuing the big hit game state. The subsequent round control is executed to make it look like a big hit game state. On the other hand, in the first round of the big hit game state, when the game ball does not win the V winning area 870 in the V determination prize winning device 87, the big hit game state is set as the big hit game state and is not continued in the second and subsequent rounds, but in the first round. Execute control to end.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, inside the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing the game points, so that a ball lending operation can be performed. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning. Although the gaming machine which pays out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described, the game medium is enclosed and the game point is not paid out to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize ( An enclosed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, inside the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing the game points, so that a ball lending operation can be performed. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

(21) In the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is illustrated, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and is, for example, a value within the range of 0% to 100%. Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

(22) The gaming state that is advantageous to the player is a jackpot gaming state, a time saving state, a high base state, and a state in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is more likely to be a jackpot than the normal state. Any gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, such as the probability change state.

(23) In the above-mentioned operation effect, the tilt direction sensor unit 123 capable of detecting the operation of the operation means operable by the player, such as the stick controller 122, is used as the detection means capable of detecting the operation (motion) of the player. Such detecting means is shown as an example. However, the detection means is not limited to this, and other detection means such as the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the push button 120 may be used as the detection means capable of detecting the operation of the player, and the operation of the operation means is detected. Instead of the means for detecting, a detecting means such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor which can directly detect the motion of the player may be used.

(24) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 13 1st start winning hole, 8a 1st special symbol display device, 10 ordinary symbol display device, 15 variable winning ball device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 55 RAM, 560
Microcomputer for game control, 87 V determination winning device, 870 V winning area.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that displays variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
First special variation display means for performing variation display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area and deriving and displaying the display result;
Ordinary variation display means for performing variation display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area and deriving and displaying the display result,
When the display result of the normal variation display means is a predetermined display result, the normal variable means is in a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the special area for a predetermined period,
Second special variation display means for performing variation display based on that the game medium has passed through the special area and deriving and displaying a display result;
First reserved storage means for storing information relating to variable display by the first special variable display means as first reserved storage information within a range of a first upper limit number ;
Second reserved storage means for storing information regarding variable display by the second special variable display means as second reserved storage information within a range of a second upper limit number ;
The variable display of the second special fluctuation display means based on the second reserved storage information of the second reserved storage means is displayed by the first special fluctuation display means of the first reserved storage information based on the first reserved storage information of the first reserved storage means. Priority control means for performing control to be executed with priority over variable display,
After the end of the advantageous state, the high frequency state control means capable of controlling the high frequency state in which the frequency of the normal variable means being in the passable state is higher than the normal game state,
Setting means that can set the period from when the display result is displayed until the next variable display can be started,
The first special variation display means or the second special variation display means or the second special variation display means is controlled to the advantageous state on the basis of the specific display result being derived and displayed as the variation display result by the second special variation display means or the second special variation display means. Based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed as the change display result by the special change display means, the special condition is controlled to a predetermined state different from the advantageous state, and the special condition is satisfied while being controlled to the predetermined state. State control means for controlling to the advantageous state based on
Determining means for deciding the variable display result before the variable display result by the first special variable display means or the second special variable display means is derived and displayed;
Determination means for determining whether the specific display result is derived and displayed and the special display result is derived and displayed before the determination of the determining means,
Based on the determination of the determination unit, when performing control to the advantageous state, after performing the advantageous state after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to execute a special effect that suggests that the special effect is controlled,
Equipped with
As the termination condition of the high frequency state, the first first condition is a special specified Total number greater than Jo Tokoro number of variations impressions varying display times and the second special variable display means varying display means And a second condition in which the number of fluctuation displays of the second special fluctuation display means is the predetermined number of times,
The high-frequency state control means, based on whether one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, before the next variable display can be started after the display result is displayed, Exit the state,
When the setting means is controlled to the high-frequency state, in the variation display by the second special variation display means of the final number of the predetermined number of times, the next variation display is started after the display result is displayed. The period until it becomes possible is set to a period longer than the predetermined period in which the normal variable means is in the passable state,
The variation display by the second special variation display means has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the variation display by the first special variation display means,
The last variation period of the second special variation display means out of the predetermined number of times is a time during which the number of the second suspension storage information stored by the second suspension storage means can reach the second upper limit number ,
The effect executing means stores when the second reserved storage means stores the reserved display in which the specific display result is derived and displayed, and the reserved storage in which the special display result is derived and displayed in the second reserved storage means. The game machine characterized in that the special effect can be executed in a manner common to that when "is stored".

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