JP6824111B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine using a gaming ball such as a pachinko machine.

In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball that rolls and flows down enters the start winning opening provided on the game board, a winning lottery is performed to shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a liquid crystal display is used. A plurality of symbols displayed on a display means such as a display device fluctuate, and when a winning lottery is won, an advantageous gaming state (so-called big hit gaming state) is triggered by stopping the plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. Move to.
If a game ball enters the starting winning opening while a plurality of symbols are fluctuating in the display means, a winning lottery is performed, while the fluctuating symbols are put on hold until stopped. Then, after the fluctuating plurality of symbols are stopped, the plurality of symbols are newly changed and stopped based on the winning lottery that has already been performed. The maximum number to be put on hold is 4.

On the other hand, according to the lottery result, the display means displays an effect image or the like according to the change / stop of the symbol, and raises the expectation that the game state shifts to an advantageous game state. In addition, in order to further raise this sense of expectation, the stop of the symbol in the fluctuation / stop of the symbol is set to a temporary stop state (a state in which the symbol moves slightly and is not completely stopped) without being completely stopped. Along with fluctuating from the stopped state (re-variation), the effect display is continuously performed until the symbol is completely stopped, so-called pseudo-ream.

In Patent Document 1, there are various types of symbol variation patterns: no pseudo-ream, 1 pseudo-ream, 2 pseudo-ream, 3 pseudo-ream, and 4 pseudo-ream. It is stated that the rate at which a high degree of reach effect is executed increases.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5721

However, in such a production display by pseudo-ream, the relationship between the number of pseudo-ream and the expectation of big hit is constant, and when the number of pseudo-ream is small, the expectation of transition to an advantageous gaming state is weakened. Eventually, it is easy to lose interest in the pseudo-continuous production display. Therefore, it is desired to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ren and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ren to the advantageous gaming state.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following configurations.

(1) A start winning opening (first start opening 414a, second start opening 414b) having a game area (game area 41) in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and the game ball can enter the game area. A game board (game board 40) provided with
A lottery means (main CPU 101, processing of steps S34 and S43 of FIG. 8) for performing a lottery for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, triggered by winning a prize in the starting winning opening.
A symbol display means (liquid crystal display device 50) that displays fluctuations and stops of a plurality of symbols, and
With the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the plurality of symbols variably displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means are controlled to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The symbol display control means (sub CPU 201, processing of steps S234 and S235 in FIG. 18) and
It is equipped with an effect image display data storage means (image data ROM 211) for storing a plurality of types of effect image display data.
The symbol display control means continuously performs one continuous re-variation display in which the fluctuation display is performed at least once after the plurality of symbols that are variablely displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Control to display various effect images (pseudo-ream effect image, pseudo-ream 1 to pseudo-ream 4 in FIG. 25).
The effect image display data storage means stores the effect image display data (image data of each of the pseudo-ream 1 to the pseudo-ream 4) corresponding to one re-variation display.
The symbol display control means controls a pseudo continuous effect display (sub) that displays one continuous effect image by connecting one effect image display data corresponding to one revariation display for the number of times of the revariation display. The CPU 201, the process of step S224 of FIG. 17, and the process of steps S243 and S244 of FIG. 30) are performed.
Correspondence between the number of consecutive re-variable displays and the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state so that the smaller the number of consecutive re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous effect display, the higher the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. Correspondence relationship storage means (program ROM 202, table for determining pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect in FIG. 39) for storing relationships, and
When it is decided to perform the pseudo-continuous effect display, the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state for each continuous number of times of the re-variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect display is read from the correspondence storage means, and it is advantageous at a predetermined timing. It is further provided with an information notification means (liquid crystal display device 50) for notifying information regarding the transition probability to the gaming state in a mode corresponding to each continuous number of revariation displays in the pseudo-continuous production display. Game machine.

According to (1), the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state is not constant depending on the number of re-variable displays, and the smaller the number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous production display, the higher the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. Since it may be high, the information regarding the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state is notified by the information notification means in a manner corresponding to each number of consecutive re-variation displays, so that the re-variation is advantageous to the player. It becomes possible to inform the number of times of display. This makes it possible to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-continuous production display to an advantageous gaming state.

(2) In (1), the information notification means is an advantageous game at a predetermined timing, which is a timing (for example, a temporary stop state, FIG. 40 (b)) before the symbol is variablely displayed by the symbol display means. A gaming machine characterized by notifying information about the probability of transition to a state.

According to (2), before the pseudo-continuous production display is performed, the player is taught the correspondence relationship between the continuous number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous production display and the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. , By performing the pseudo-continuous production display based on the correspondence relationship, the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display is maintained.

(3) In (1), the information notification means sets a predetermined timing after the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means (for example, when re-variation starts from the temporary stop state, FIG. 40 (c)). ), A gaming machine characterized in that information regarding the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state is notified.

According to (3), after the pseudo-continuous production display is performed, the player is taught the correspondence relationship between the number of consecutive re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous production display and the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. , By performing the pseudo-continuous production display based on the correspondence relationship, the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display is maintained.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-continuous production display to an advantageous gaming state. ..

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the appearance in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance of the game board in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. 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It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit symbol random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit type determination table in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern which does not include a pseudo-ream in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern including pseudo-ream in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display by the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream in the pachinko gaming machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display by the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream in the pachinko gaming machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display example of the pseudo-continuous number setting menu in the pachinko gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display example of the pseudo-ream number setting menu in the pachinko game machine of the modification of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the table which shows the relationship between the pseudo-ream number of times used in the pachinko gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and the reliability to notify. It is a figure which shows an example of the production display by the production pattern including the pseudo-ream in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production display by the production pattern including the pseudo-ream in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production display by the production pattern including the pseudo-ream in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko game machine of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display by the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream in the pachinko gaming machine of the 4th embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table used for setting the ending display in the pachinko game machine of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the ending display in the pachinko gaming machine of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance of the game board in the pachinko game machine of 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display in the pachinko gaming machine of 6th Embodiment of this invention.

[Configuration of pachinko machine 1]
An overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 4 is a front view of the gaming board 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a glass door 10, a launching device 20, a base door 30, a game board 40, a wooden frame 60, a liquid crystal display device 50 for displaying an image, a payout unit 70, and a substrate. It is composed of a unit 80 and the like.

The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 30 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11 is formed in the center of the glass door 10, and a transparent protective glass 12 is arranged in the opening 11. The protective glass 12 is arranged so as to face the front surface of the game board 40 with the glass door 10 closed.

Further, the glass door 10 is provided with a dish unit 13, a speaker 14, and an effect button 16 below the opening 11. The plate unit 13 is a unit body in which the upper plate 131 and the lower plate 132 located below the upper plate 131 are integrated. The upper plate 131 and the lower plate 132 are formed with payout outlets for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), and when the predetermined payout conditions are met, the game balls are discharged. In particular, the upper plate 131 stores a game ball for firing in the game area 41 described later. Further, the speaker 14 is arranged inside the lower plate 132. The effect button 16 is arranged on the front edge of the upper plate 131, and is composed of a ring-shaped rotating body and a push button arranged inside the rotating body.

The launcher 20 is arranged at the lower right of the base door 30. The launcher 20 includes a launch handle 21 that can be operated by the player and a panel body 22 that fits into the lower right corner of the dish unit 13. The firing handle 21 is rotatable and is provided on the front side of the panel body 22. When the dish unit 13 and the launching device 20 are arranged on the base door 30, the panel body 22 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 13. Then, the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 21 by the player.

A launch solenoid (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 22. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the launch handle 21. Inside the firing handle 21, a firing volume is provided that changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 21 and changes the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown).

When the touch sensor (not shown) is touched by the player, it is detected that the launch handle 21 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) changes according to the rotation angle, and the resistance value at this time. The corresponding power is supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown). As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 131 are sequentially launched into the game area 41 described later on the game board 40, and the game is advanced. When the launch stop button (not shown) is pressed, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 21 is held and rotated.

The base door 30 is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 60 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 40 is arranged behind the protective glass 12 on the base door 30.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 40 is made of a plate-shaped resin, and is made of various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 40 is arranged on the front side thereof, a game area 41 in which the launched game ball can roll and flow down, an LED unit 42 arranged above the game area 41, and a lowermost part of the game area 41. It has an out port 43 provided.

The game board 40 is provided with an arc-shaped guide rail 411 that defines the game area 41, and a plurality of game nails 412 are driven into the game area 41. Further, in the game area 41, the game board 40 includes a stage 413, a first starting port 414a, a second starting port 414b, an ordinary electric accessory 415, a first ball passing detector 416a, and a second ball passing detector 416b. Game members such as shutters 417a and 417b, first large winning opening 418a, second large winning opening 418b, and general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d are arranged.

The guide rail 411 is composed of an outer rail 411a and an inner rail 411b arranged inside the outer rail 411a. The stage 413 is arranged above the center of the game area 41.

The game ball launched by the launching device 20 (see FIG. 1 and the like) is guided by the guide rail 411, moves to the upper part of the game area 41, and collides with the game nail 412, the stage 413, and the like to change its traveling direction. While changing, it flows down toward the lower part of the game area 41. For example, the player hits the game ball on the left side of the stage 413 and causes the game ball to flow down the left side of the stage 413 (so-called left-handed), and the launch handle 21 of the launcher 20 (see FIG. 1 and the like) on the right side. The pachinko game is advanced by selecting a system (so-called right-handed) in which the game ball is driven into the right side of the stage 413 and the game ball flows down the right side of the stage 413.

The first starting port 414a is arranged below the stage 413 and below the center of the game area 41. A winning area is provided in the first starting port 414a. A first starting port winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 5) is provided in this winning area. The second starting port 414b is arranged below the first starting port 414a. A winning area is provided in the second starting port 414b. A second starting port winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 5) is provided in this winning area. The ordinary electric accessory 415 is a blade member that can be opened and closed provided at the second starting port 414b. The second starting port 414b can win a prize when the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is open, and it is difficult to win a prize when the blade member is closed.

The first ball passage detector 416a is arranged on the left side of the stage 413. The second ball passage detector 416b is arranged on the right side of the stage 413. The first ball passage detection sensor 115a (see FIG. 5) is provided in the first ball passage detector 416a, and the second ball passage detection sensor 115b (see FIG. 5) is provided in the second ball passage detector 416b. Has been done.

The shutter 417a is arranged below the stage 413 to the right of the center of the game area 41. The shutter 417b is arranged below the shutter 417a. The shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are configured to be driveable in an open state or a closed state. The first large winning opening 418a is arranged on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 417a. The first large winning opening 418a can win when the shutter 417a is open, and cannot win when the shutter 417a is closed. The second prize opening 418b is arranged on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 417b. The second large winning opening 418b can be won when the shutter 417b is open, and cannot be won when the shutter 417b is closed. The general winning openings 419a and 419b are arranged at the lower left side of the stage 413. The general winning openings 419c and 419d are arranged at the lower right side of the stage 413. The first prize opening 418a and the shutter 417a and the second prize opening 418b and the shutter 417b are not limited to the positions shown in the present embodiment, and may be arranged at arbitrary positions in the game area 41. It is possible, and the difficulty of winning may differ depending on the arrangement position. Further, in the present embodiment, two large winning openings, the first large winning opening 418a and the second large winning opening 418b, are provided as the large winning openings, but the number of the large winning openings is limited to two. Instead, there may be only one big prize opening. It is also possible to arrange the large winning openings so that the winning difficulty differs depending on the combination of a plurality of large winning openings.

A special symbol display device 421, a round number display device 422, a first special symbol hold display device 423a, a second special symbol hold display device 423b, a normal symbol display device 424, and a normal symbol hold display device 425 are arranged in the LED unit 42. It is installed.

The special symbol display device 421 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and the special symbol (also referred to as an identification symbol) indicated by the 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off of the 7-segment LED after a predetermined variation display start condition is satisfied. Variable display and stop display. Specifically, in the special symbol display device 421, a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b, and this game ball wins the first starting port winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 5) or the second. When detected by the start opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 5), the special symbol is variablely displayed, and after a predetermined time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode. In this way, the special symbol display device 421 functions as a display means for displaying the identification symbol in a variable or stopped manner.

The round number display device 422 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays the number of rounds of the round game in the jackpot game state described later.

The first special symbol display device 423a is composed of four display lamps, and the number of times the variation display is executed in the special symbol display device 421 (so-called "number of hold items") triggered by winning a prize in the first start port 414a. , "Number of reserved special symbols") is displayed by turning on, off, or blinking.

The second special symbol display device 423b is composed of four display lamps, and the number of times the variation display is executed in the special symbol display device 421 (so-called "number of hold items") triggered by winning a prize in the second start port 414b. , "Number of reserved special symbols") is displayed by turning on, off, or blinking. Specifically, the first special symbol hold display device 423a and the second special symbol hold display device 423b display one display when, for example, the number of executions of the variation display in the special symbol display device 421 is held once. The lamps are lit, and when the number of executions of the variation display on the special symbol display device 421 is held for two times, the two display lamps are lit.

The ordinary symbol display device 424 is composed of two display lamps, and the ordinary symbols indicated by these display lamps are alternately turned on and off after the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. Variable display and stop display. Specifically, in the ordinary symbol display device 424, the game ball passes through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b, and the game ball passes through the first ball passage detection sensor 115a (see FIG. 5). When detected by, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode.

The ordinary symbol holding display device 425 is composed of four display lamps, and is in the ordinary symbol display device 424 triggered by the passage of a game ball through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b. The number of times the variable display is executed (so-called "number of holds", "number of holds for ordinary symbols") is displayed by turning on, off, or blinking. Specifically, in the normal symbol display device 425, for example, when the number of executions of the variation display in the normal symbol display device 424 is held for one time, one display lamp lights up and the normal symbol display device 424 lights up. When the number of executions of the variable display in is held for two times, the two display lamps light up.

Returning to FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 50 is an example of the display means, is arranged behind (rear side) of the game board 40, and as shown in FIG. 4, the display area 51 is the center of the game board 40. It is arranged higher. In the display area 51, various images such as a derived symbol, an effect image, and a decorative image for decoration, which are identification symbols for effect, are displayed. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 50 is described as an example of the display means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

The payout unit 70 includes a payout device 71 (see FIG. 5) described later, and is shown in FIG. 4, a first start port 414a, a second start port 414b, a general winning opening 419a to 419d, a first large winning opening 418a, and a first large winning opening 418a. When a game ball wins in the two major winning openings 418b, a preset number of game balls according to the type of each winning opening are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132.

The board unit 80 houses a main control circuit 100 (see FIG. 5), a sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 5), and the like, which will be described later, and controls the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Game in pachinko game machine 1]
Next, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming state in the present embodiment, the shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are closed, and the normal gaming state in which the game ball cannot be accepted in the first winning opening 418a and the second winning opening 418b, and the shutter 417a or the shutter A special gaming state in which the 417b is in the open state, the game ball can be accepted in the first winning opening 418a or the second winning opening 418b, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player is included. The special game state includes a small hit game state and a big hit game state in which more game value can be given than the small hit game state. In addition, the normal gaming state includes a first gaming state, which is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and a second gaming state, which is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state. In the present embodiment, the second gaming state has a normal gaming state (so-called non-probability changing state) with a probability of transitioning to the special gaming state, and the first gaming state shifts to the special gaming state as compared with the second gaming state. It is a gaming state (so-called probabilistic state) with a high probability of playing.

The player generally starts the game from the normal game state, and drives the game ball into the game area 41 of the game board 40 by the launching device 20. When the driven game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 421 and the identification symbol (derived symbol) for effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 change. indicate. In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b during the variable display of the special symbol, the first starting port 414a or the first starting port 414a or the first starting port 414a or the first starting port 414a or the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414a or the second starting port 414a or the second starting port 414a or the second starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b until the special symbol displayed in the variable display is stopped and displayed. 2 Execution (start) of the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port 414b is suspended. After that, when the special symbol that has been variablely displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the reserved special symbol is started.

An upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variation display of the special symbol is suspended. In the present embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol due to the entry into the first start port 414a and the second start port 414b. The maximum number of holdings is 4 times each. Therefore, it is possible to hold up to 8 times.

Another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol) is that the start condition of the special symbol is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the variable display of the special symbol is started every time the variable display start condition of the predetermined special symbol is satisfied.

Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 has a specific stop display mode, the normal gaming state is changed to the special gaming state. Among these specific stop display modes, the stop display mode that shifts to the big hit game state is the big hit, and the stop display mode that shifts to the small hit game state is the small hit. In addition, the stop display mode of the special symbol other than the big hit or the small hit is the lost symbol, and when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained without shifting to the special gaming state. As described above, a game in which the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed, and the game state is changed or maintained depending on the result is referred to as a "special symbol game".

Further, in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbol display device 421, the derived symbol consisting of numbers, which is an example of the identification symbol, is variablely displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, except in a specific case. In addition, the special symbol display device 421 stops and displays the special symbol, and the derived symbol is also stopped and displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. In this way, in synchronization with the special symbol game on the special symbol display device 421, after the identification symbol is variablely displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, the identification symbol is stopped and the identification symbol game is executed.

Further, in the special symbol display device 421, when the stop-displayed special symbol is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image for the player to grasp that it is a hit is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. To. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 421 in a specific display mode corresponding to a jackpot that can be acquired by many balls, for example, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 The combination of the identification symbols for the effect displayed in the above is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which the same symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where all the same symbols are aligned in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and further, an effect image showing a big hit. Is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

Then, when the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 and the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is opened so as to easily accept the game ball. Driven. As a result, the first large winning opening 418a or the second large winning opening 418b is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball.

The first large winning opening 418a or the second large winning opening 418b provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b has a region (not shown) having a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 5). The shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 7) of game balls is won in the area or a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses. Then, when either the condition of winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first special winning opening 418a or the second special winning opening 418b or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is driven. The first grand prize opening 418a or the second grand prize opening 418b is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball. In the special gaming state, in the special gaming state, the first special winning opening 418a or the second special winning opening 418b is repeatedly changed from the closed state to the open state 15 times by driving the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the open state in which the game ball can be easily accepted may be set to an arbitrary number of times such as once or twice.

Further, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 is a big hit, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state among the special gaming states. Then, in the big hit game state, a game in which the first big winning opening 418a or the second big winning opening 418b repeats the transition from the closed state to the open state 15 times is regarded as one round, and a round game in which this round is repeated is performed. Will be done. Such a round game is counted as the number of rounds such as "1" round and "2" round. For example, the first round of a round game is also called the first round, and the second round is also called the second round. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state is 10 rounds or 16 rounds, but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds can be any number.

Further, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 is a small hit, the gaming state shifts to the small hit gaming state among the special gaming states. Then, in the small hit game state, the game in which the transition from the closed state to the open state of the first large winning opening 418a or the second large winning opening 418b is repeated 15 times is performed only once. That is, in the small hit game state, the round game is not performed unlike the big hit game state. Then, when the jackpot game state ends, the first game state (probability change state) or the second game state (non-probability change state) may be controlled as the normal game state. Further, when the small hit game state ends, the game state is not more advantageous than the game state when the small hit game state is won. Therefore, there is no transition of the gaming state in the normal gaming state when the small hit gaming state is won. For example, when the gaming state when the small hit gaming state is won is the first gaming state, it is small. When the game state after the end of the hit game state is the first game state and the game state when the small hit game state is won is the second game state, the game state after the end of the small hit game state is the second game. It is in a state.

Further, when a game ball wins in the first starting opening 414a, the second starting opening 414b, the general winning openings 419a to 419d, the first large winning opening 418a, and the second large winning opening 418b, it depends on the type of each winning opening. A preset number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 by the payout unit 70.

Further, when the game ball driven into the game area 41 by the player passes through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b, the display lamp of the normal symbol display device 424 fluctuates and displays. Further, when the game ball passes through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the display mode by the normal symbol hold display device 425 is switched to display the fluctuation. The execution (start) of the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b is suspended until the normal symbol of is stopped and displayed. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variablely displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the reserved normal symbol is started. Then, in the case where the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 424 indicates a hit, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 provided at the second starting port 414b is open for a predetermined time. It becomes. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed, and the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 415 (see FIG. 4) differs depending on the result is called a "normal symbol game".

[Electrical configuration of game machines]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 100 that controls the game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game.

The main control circuit 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102 (read-only memory), and a main RAM 103 (read / write memory).

A main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, and the like are connected to the main CPU 101, and have a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 102.

The main ROM 102 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 101, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 101 to execute the processes shown in FIGS. 6 to 15, various tables, and the like. There is.

The main RAM 103 has a function of storing the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 103 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 101, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

Further, the main control circuit 100 commands commands to the reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, the initial reset circuit 105 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and the sub control circuit 200 described later. The serial communication IC 106 for supplying the above is provided. Further, these reset clock pulse generation circuit 104, initial reset circuit 105, and serial communication IC 106 are connected to the main CPU 101.

The reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 generates a clock pulse at predetermined cycles (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute the system timer interrupt process described later.

The initial reset circuit 105 includes a capacitor and a watchdog timer, and when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches a certain value, a reset signal is transmitted to the main CPU 101. Further, the initial reset circuit 105 discharges to release the voltage applied to the capacitor by receiving a predetermined control signal from the main CPU 101.

The serial communication IC 106 is connected to the main CPU 101, the sub control circuit 200, and the payout / launch control circuit 300, and includes a buffer for the sub control board and a buffer for the payout / launch control circuit.

Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 100 include a special symbol display device 421 that variably displays a special symbol in a special symbol game, a round number display device 422 that displays the number of rounds in a round game, and a special symbol. The first special symbol hold display device 423a and the second special symbol hold display device 423b for displaying the number of holdings of the variable display of the special symbol in the game, and the normal symbol display device for variablely displaying the normal symbol as the identification symbol in the normal symbol game. 424, Ordinary symbol hold display device 425 that displays the number of pending normal symbol variable displays in the ordinary symbol game, Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 that keeps the blade members of the ordinary electric accessory 415 open or closed, Shutter The second large winning opening solenoid 112a and the shutter 417b are driven to drive the 417a to open or close the first winning opening 418a, and the second large winning opening 418b is opened or closed. The winning port solenoid 112b and the like are connected. Further, a calling device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits, and an external terminal board used for data transmission to a hall computer that manages pachinko gaming machines in the entire hall are connected.

Further, various sensors are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, the main control circuit 100 includes a count sensor 113 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball wins a prize in the first prize opening 418a or the second prize opening 418b, and each general prize. When a game ball wins a prize in the mouth 419, a predetermined detection signal is sent to the general winning ball sensor 114 and the first ball passage detector 416a which supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100. When a game ball wins a prize in the first ball passage detection sensor 115a and the second ball passage detector 416b supplied to the main control circuit 100, the second ball passage detection sensor 115b that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100. , When the game ball wins the first starting port 414a, the game ball wins the first starting port winning ball sensor 116a and the second starting port 414b which supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100. The second start port winning ball sensor 116b that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, the backup clear switch 117 that clears the backup data at the time of power failure, etc. according to the operation of the game hall administrator, and the game board 40. When a game ball discharged to the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 after being launched is detected, a discharge ball sensor 118 or the like that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 is connected. In the present embodiment, winning means that the game ball passes through the area where each of the above sensors is provided.

Further, a payout / launch control circuit 300 is connected to the main control circuit 100. A payout device 71 for paying out the game ball, a launcher 20 for firing the game ball, and a card unit 400 are connected to the payout / launch control circuit 300. The card unit 400 can be transmitted and received to and from the lending operation unit 401 that outputs a signal requesting the card unit 400 to lend the game ball by the operation of the player.

The payout / launch control circuit 300 receives the prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 100 and the rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 400, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 71. Have the payout device 71 pay out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 300 supplies electric power to the launch solenoid according to the rotation angle when the launch handle 21 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, and the game is played. Controls the firing of the ball.

Further, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the main control circuit 100. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control on the liquid crystal display device 50, control on sound generated from the speaker 14, control of lamps including decorative lamps, and the like in response to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100. ..

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 100 supplies a command to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub control circuit 200 cannot supply a signal to the main control circuit 100. Not limited to this, it may be configured so that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 100.

The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, an RTC 204, a display control circuit 210 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, a voice control circuit 220 for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 14, and a decorative lamp. It is composed of a lamp control circuit 230 that controls the lamp 15 including the above, and an operation means control circuit 240 that receives an operation signal based on the operation of the player from the effect button 16. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in response to a command from the main control circuit 100.

The sub CPU 201 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 201 controls the sub control circuit 200 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100.

The program ROM 202 stores a program and various tables for controlling the gaming effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 201.

In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are configured to be used as the storage means for storing the program, the table, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium readable by a computer provided with the control means is used. If there is, it may be in another mode, and may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be those that are downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like. Furthermore, each of the programs may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

The work RAM 203 stores the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used. RTC204 keeps the current time.

The display control circuit 210 is a circuit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 50, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter, referred to as VDP), an image data ROM 211 that stores data for generating various image data, and the image data ROM 211. It is composed of a frame buffer that buffers image data, a D / A converter that converts image data as an image signal, and the like.

The display control circuit 210 is a device capable of performing various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the data supplied from the sub CPU 201. The display control circuit 210 displays various image data such as identification symbol image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the identification symbol on the liquid crystal display device 50 in response to the image display command supplied from the sub CPU 201. The image data to be used is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

Then, the display control circuit 210 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data into an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 50 at a predetermined timing, so that the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. That is, the display control circuit 210 controls the liquid crystal display device 50 to display an image related to the game.

Further, the voice control circuit 220 includes a sound source IC that controls voice, a voice data ROM that stores various voice data, an amplifier for amplifying a voice signal (hereinafter, referred to as AMP), and the like.

This sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speaker 14. The sound source IC selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in response to the voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. Further, the sound source IC reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the voice signal and generates the voice from the speaker 14.

The lamp control circuit 230 is composed of a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

The operation means control circuit 240 transmits the operation signal received from the effect button 16 to the sub CPU 201. The sub CPU 201 supplies the display control circuit 210 and the like with data for performing an effect according to the operation signal.

Next, the processing executed by the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 of the present embodiment will be described. First, the process executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 will be described. The main CPU 101 reads a program from the main ROM 102 and executes the main control main process in response to the power being turned on. Further, the main CPU 101 may interrupt the main control main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main control main process is being executed. The main CPU 101 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes a system timer interrupt process accordingly.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process of the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7 and 8. As shown in FIG. 6, in step S10, a process of saving each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of saving the register. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S11.

In step S11, the random number update process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating a random number. For example, the main CPU 101 updates random numbers such as a big hit determination random number counter, a big hit symbol random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. The big hit judgment random number counter and the big hit symbol random number counter will be unfair if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. Therefore, in order to secure this, the random number counter is updated at a fixed timing every 2 msec. I try to do. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S12.

In step S12, the switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 101 includes a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 5) provided in the first winning opening 418a and the second winning opening 418b (see FIG. 4), and a general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d (see FIG. 4). The general winning ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) provided in (see FIG. 4), the first ball passage detection sensor 115a provided in the first ball passage detector 416a, and the second ball passage detector 416b (see FIG. 4). , The second ball passage detection sensor 115b (see FIG. 5), the first starting port winning ball sensor 116a provided at the first starting port 414a and the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4), and the second starting port winning ball. By receiving the detection signal from the sensor 116b (see FIG. 5), it is determined whether each switch has detected the game ball. When the main CPU 101 determines that it has been detected, the main CPU 101 updates the large prize opening prize ball counter, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the starting opening prize ball counter, and the like according to the detection. The details of the switch input process will be described later. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S13.

In step S13, the timer update process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 includes a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200, a first large winning opening 418a and a second large winning opening 418b that are opened when a big hit occurs. (See FIG. 4) Performs a process of updating various timers, such as a large winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time. When this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, command output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies various commands to the sub-control circuit 200. Examples of these various commands include a demo display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol specification command described later, a variation pattern specification command described later, a jackpot type command described later, a jackpot start command described later, and a jackpot start command described later. It includes a small hit start command, a start opening winning command described later, a symbol stop command described later, a launch ball command described later, and the like. In this process, in addition to various commands, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the value of the probability variation state fluctuation counter described later and data indicating the value of the time saving state fluctuation counter described later to the sub-control circuit 200. .. Further, the main CPU 101 has a first large winning opening solenoid 112a (see FIG. 5) that drives the shutter 417a of the first special winning opening 418a, and a second large winning opening solenoid 112b that drives the shutter 417b of the second large winning opening 418b. (See FIG. 5), a solenoid power source for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 (see FIG. 5) that opens and closes the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is supplied. Further, in the start opening winning detection process (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, the variation pattern of the identification symbol (deriving symbol) for the effect displayed in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 is determined. In this case, the main CPU 101 generates a variation pattern designation command indicating the determination result and supplies the command to the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S15.

In step S15, the game information output process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 transfers the game information, which is information related to the game, processed by the main control circuit 100, the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, etc. to the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit. 300, Output to an external device (for example, a hall computer or a calling device). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S16.

In step S16, a process of returning each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of returning each register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Switch input detection process]
The subroutine (switch input detection process) executed in step S12 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S20, the start opening winning detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 includes a first starting port winning ball sensor 116a and a second starting port winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 5) provided at the first starting port 414a and the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4). When the detection signal from is received, the jackpot judgment random value and the jackpot symbol random value are acquired, the number of reserved special symbols is added by 1 up to 4 and the payout information is stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103. set. The details of the start opening winning detection process will be described later. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S21.

In step S21, the general winning opening passage detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the general winning ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) provided in the general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d (see FIG. 4), the main CPU 101 wins the general winning. The payout information corresponding to the winning of the mouths 419a, 419b, 419c, and 419d is set in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S22.

In step S22, the large winning opening passage detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives the detection signal from the count sensor 113 (see FIG. 5) provided in the first special winning opening 418a and the second special winning opening 418b (see FIG. 4), the first The payout information corresponding to the winning of the 1st big winning opening 418a and the 2nd big winning opening 418b is set in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S23.

In step S23, the ball passage detector passage detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 includes the first ball passage detection sensor 115a and the second ball passage detection sensor 115b (FIG. 5) provided in the first ball passage detector 416a and the second ball passage detector 416b (see FIG. 4). When the detection signal from (see) is received, the lottery result (random value) related to the normal symbol is acquired, and the upper limit is 4, and the normal symbol hold storage counter (hold number) stored in the main RAM 103 is used. Add "1". When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S24 when this process is completed.

In step S24, the discharge ball detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives the detection signal from the discharge ball sensor 118 (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 101 stores the firing number command in the main RAM 103. The firing number command is supplied to the sub-control circuit 200 in the command output process in step S14. The discharge ball sensor 118 detects all the game balls that have passed through the game board 40, and the number of game balls detected by the discharge ball sensor 118 is the number of game balls driven into the game board 40, that is, Equal to the number of launch balls. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Starting opening winning detection process]
The subroutine (starting opening winning detection process) executed in step S20 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S30, a process of determining whether or not the ball is detected by the first starting port winning ball sensor is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the first starting port winning ball sensor 116a. If the detection signal is received from the first starting port winning ball sensor 116a, the process is transferred to step S31, and if the detection signal is not received from the first starting port winning ball sensor 116a, the process proceeds to step S39. Move the process.

In step S31, the payout information set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the payout information corresponding to the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S32.

In step S32, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved first start opening prizes is smaller than "4" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of holdings based on the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) is smaller than "4", and if the number of holdings is smaller than "4", the step The process is transferred to S33, and when the number of reserved items is “4” or more, the process is transferred to step S39.

In step S33, a process of adding "1" to the number of reserved first start opening prizes is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding "1" to the value of the number of reserved items stored in the main RAM 103 based on the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S34.

In step S34, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores the extracted big hit determination random value and the big hit symbol random value in the first special symbol start storage area for storing the random value based on the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) in the main RAM 103. Performs the process of storing in. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and is the first special symbol start storage area (0). The judgment result based on the hit judgment random number stored in is derived and displayed by the special symbol, and various random value values acquired by winning the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) during the fluctuation of the special symbol are obtained. The first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) are stored in this order. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S35.

In step S35, a special symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 20) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 21) based on the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value extracted in step S34. , A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In the present embodiment, the special symbols include a jackpot symbol indicating that a jackpot has been won, a small hit symbol indicating that a small hit has been won, and a loss indicating that neither the jackpot nor the small hit has been won. Designs and are included.

[Big hit random number judgment table]
Here, the jackpot random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number determination table is a jackpot random number determination table (No. 1) that is referred to when a random number value based on the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 20A is extracted. 1 start port) and the jackpot random number determination table (second start port) referred to when a random number value based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 20 (b) is extracted. , Are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot random number determination table, the determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value in which a predetermined width is set for each probability variation flag indicating whether the game state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. Here, the random value for jackpot determination is 65536 (0 to 65535), and it is a random number for determining whether or not the jackpot is the result of a lottery triggered by winning a prize in the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b. It represents a numerical value, and specifically, is a random value indicating the lottery result of a special symbol. Further, the probability change flag is a flag stored in the main RAM 103 and indicating whether or not the probability change state is selected as the game state after the jackpot game state ends, and when the value is "0", it is not the probability change state. That (non-probability change state) is indicated, and when the value is "1", it indicates that it is a probability change state. In this way, whether or not it is in the probability change state is flag-managed by the main control circuit 100, and the jackpot probability varies depending on whether or not it is in the probability change state. Further, the selection rate shown in FIG. 20 represents the probability that the corresponding determination value data is selected.

Specifically, the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 20A shows a random number value for jackpot determination “777-943” (width 167) when the probability variation flag is “0” (non-probability variation state). ) Is associated with the big hit judgment value data, the big hit judgment random number value "1-300" (width 300) is associated with the small hit judgment value data, and the random numbers other than these are associated with the loss judgment value data. ing. Further, in the jackpot random number determination table (first start port), when the probability variation flag is "1" (probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value "777-1277" (width 500). The small hit determination value data is associated with the big hit determination random number value "1-300" (width 300), and the loss determination value data is associated with the random number values other than these. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first starting port 414a is won in the non-probability state, the probability of a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and the probability of a small hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability). , Also called small hit probability) is 1/218. On the other hand, when the first starting port 414a is won in the probabilistic state, the jackpot probability is 1/131 and the small hit probability is 1/218.

Further, the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 20B hits the jackpot determination random number value "777-943" (width 167) when the probability variation flag is "0" (non-probability variation state). Judgment value data is associated, and loss judgment value data is associated with other random numbers. Further, in the jackpot random number determination table (second start port), when the probability variation flag is "1" (probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value "777-1277" (width 500). Loss judgment value data is associated with random numbers other than this. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second starting port 414b is won in the non-probability state, the probability of becoming a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as the big hit probability) is 1/392. On the other hand, when the first starting port 414a is won in the probabilistic state, the jackpot probability is 1/131, and the small hit is not won.

[Big hit symbol random number judgment table]
Next, the jackpot symbol random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number determination table is a jackpot symbol random number determination table that is referred to when a random number value based on the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 21A is extracted. (First start port) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second start) that is referred to when random numbers based on the winnings of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 21 (b) are extracted. Mouth) and are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot symbol random number determination table, a symbol designation command is associated with a jackpot symbol random number value in which a predetermined width is set. Here, the jackpot symbol random value represents a random number value that determines the jackpot symbol when the result of the lottery is a jackpot. Further, the symbol designation command represents a jackpot symbol designation command according to the jackpot symbol random value.

Specifically, in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 21A, the jackpot symbol random number value "0 to 19" is associated with the symbol designation command "z0", and the jackpot symbol random number value. The symbol designation command "z1" is associated with "20 to 39", the symbol designation command "z2" is associated with the jackpot symbol random number values "40 to 59", and the symbol designation is associated with the jackpot symbol random number values "60 to 79". The command "z3" is associated, and the symbol designation command "z4" is associated with the jackpot symbol random number values "80 to 99". As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first starting port 414a is won and a big hit is won, the symbol designation commands "z0" to "z4" are equally selected with a probability of 20/100.

Further, in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 21B, the jackpot symbol random number value "0 to 19" is associated with the symbol designation command "z0", and the jackpot symbol random number values "20 to 19" are associated with each other. The symbol designation command "z4" is associated with "99". As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second starting port 414b is won and a big hit is won, the symbol designation command "z0" is selected at 20/100 and the symbol designation command "z4" is selected at 80/100. Will be done. That is, when the second starting port 414b is won and the big hit is won, the probability that the symbol designation command "z4" is selected is higher than when the first starting port 414a is won and the big hit is won.

Returning to FIG. 8, in step S35, in detail, the main CPU 101 uses the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 20 (a) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first) shown in FIG. 21 (a). 1) With reference to (1 start port), based on the random number value for jackpot determination extracted in step S34, the symbol designation command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined. Specifically, when the extracted random number value for jackpot determination is associated with the jackpot determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first start port), the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot in step S34. Based on the symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first start port) is referred to, and one of the symbol designation commands "z0" to "z4" is selected. Further, when the extracted random number value for jackpot determination is associated with the small hit determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port), the main CPU 101 uses the symbol designation command "z11" (FIG. 22) is selected. Further, when the extracted random number value for jackpot determination is associated with the loss determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port), the main CPU 101 uses the symbol designation command "z5" (FIG. 22). See). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S36.

In step S36, the jackpot determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 20A, and the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S34 is associated with the jackpot determination value data. Determine if. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S37.

In step S37, the fluctuation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the variation pattern random value, and determines the special symbol variation pattern based on the variation pattern random value, the special symbol determined in step S35, and the result of the jackpot determination process in step S36. The fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 22), and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 421 based on the data showing such a variation pattern.

[Variation pattern determination table]
Here, the fluctuation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuation pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and the symbol designation commands (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”, “z5”, “z11” are used for a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. ) And the winning type (“missing”, “small hit”, “big hit”) are associated with each other. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, data indicating the fluctuation time of the special symbol is associated with each fluctuation pattern.

Returning to FIG. 8, in step S37, the main CPU 101 supplies the data indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the special symbol display device 421. The special symbol display device 421 fluctuates and displays the special symbol at the fluctuation time specified in the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 22) based on the data indicating the fluctuation pattern, and is associated with the symbol designation command. Stop display. Further, the data indicating the fluctuation pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes the effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. The data showing the fluctuation pattern includes pseudo-continuous designation data that specifies the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. When the sub-control circuit 200 receives the pseudo-ream designation data, the sub CPU 201 of the sub-control circuit 200 executes the pseudo-ream effect. The pseudo-continuous effect is a temporary stop state (temporary stop state) in which the identification information is not completely stopped after the variation display of the identification information (identification symbol 52 described later) is started and fluctuates for a predetermined time within the fluctuation time of the identification information. (A state in which the symbol moves slightly and is not completely stopped), changes (re-variations) are performed from this temporary stop state, and this temporary stop and re-variations are continued at least once until the identification information of all rows is stopped. It is a specific fluctuation pattern to be performed. Whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect is determined by the main CPU 101 performing a random number lottery or the like. In the pseudo-continuous production, a random number for determining the pseudo-continuous production is distributed so that the pseudo-continuous production can be easily executed when a fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time is selected. According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, in the case of a big hit, it is easy to deal with a fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time. Therefore, when a pseudo-continuous production is executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit Is higher than the normal production. In other words, the greater the number of consecutive pseudo-reams, the higher the expectation for a big hit. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S38.

In step S38, the command set process for increasing the number of pending prizes for the first start opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 mainly performs a hold number increase command for driving the first special symbol hold display device 423a (see FIG. 4) in response to the process of adding "1" to the hold number value in step S33. The process of storing in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies the hold number increase command to the first special symbol hold display device 423a. The first special symbol hold display device 423a turns on the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S39.

In step S39, a process of determining whether or not the ball is detected by the second starting port winning ball sensor is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the second start opening winning ball sensor 116b. If the detection signal has been received from the second start opening winning ball sensor 116b, the process is transferred to step S40, and if the detection signal has not been received from the second start opening winning ball sensor 116b, this subroutine is executed. finish.

In step S40, the payout information set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the payout information corresponding to the winning of the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S41.

In step S41, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved second start opening prizes is smaller than "4" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of holdings based on the winning of the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) is smaller than "4", and if the number of holdings is smaller than "4", the step The process is transferred to S42, and when the number of pending items is "4" or more, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S42, a process of adding "1" to the number of reserved prizes in the second starting opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding "1" to the value of the number of reserved items stored in the main RAM 103 based on the winning of the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4). When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S43.

In step S43, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores the extracted big hit determination random value and the big hit symbol random value in the second special symbol start storage area for storing the random value based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) in the main RAM 103. Performs the process of storing in. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and is the second special symbol start storage area (0). The judgment result based on the hit judgment random number stored in is derived and displayed by the special symbol, and various random value values acquired by winning the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) during the fluctuation of the special symbol are obtained. The second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) are stored in this order. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S44.

Such a random value for jackpot determination is an example of information for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state in which a player can be given a predetermined gaming value. Then, the main CPU 101 that performs the process of step S34 or step S43 functions as an information acquisition means for acquiring information for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given to the player. .. Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a big hit determination random number value on condition that a detection signal is received from the first start opening winning ball sensor 116a or the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b. That is, the main CPU 101 as the information acquisition means acquires information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Further, the main RAM 103, which stores the random value for jackpot determination as information during the fluctuation of the special symbol, stores the information when the information is acquired by the information acquisition means during the variation display of the identification symbol in the display means. It functions as an information storage means to be stored.

In step S44, a special symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 20) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 21) based on the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value extracted in step S43. , A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.

Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 20 (b) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 21 (b), and steps S43. Based on the random number value for jackpot determination extracted in step 1, the symbol designation command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined. Specifically, when the extracted random number value for jackpot determination is associated with the jackpot determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port), the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot in step S43. Based on the symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second start port) is referred to, and either the symbol designation command "z0" or "z4" is selected. Further, the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designation command "z5" when the extracted random number value for jackpot determination is associated with the loss determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second start port). .. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S45.

In step S45, the jackpot determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 20B, and the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S43 is associated with the jackpot determination value data. Determine if. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S46.

In step S46, the fluctuation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the variation pattern random value, and determines the special symbol variation pattern based on the variation pattern random value, the special symbol determined in step S44, and the result of the jackpot determination process in step S45. The fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 22), and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 421 based on the data showing such a variation pattern.

Further, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the special symbol display device 421. The special symbol display device 421 fluctuates and displays the special symbol at the fluctuation time specified in the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 22) based on the data indicating the fluctuation pattern, and is associated with the symbol designation command. Stop display. Further, the data indicating the fluctuation pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The data showing the fluctuation pattern includes pseudo-continuous designation data that specifies the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. Whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous production is determined by a random number lottery or the like. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S47.

The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S37 or step S46 determines a fluctuation pattern, which is information indicating the fluctuation time of the identification symbol, based on the information (random value for jackpot determination) acquired as the information acquisition means. It functions as a time determination means.

In step S47, a command set process for increasing the number of pending prizes for the second start opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 mainly performs a hold number increase command for driving the second special symbol hold display device 423b (see FIG. 4) in response to the process of adding "1" to the hold number value in step S42. The process of storing in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies the hold number increase command to the second special symbol hold display device 423b. The second special symbol hold display device 423b lights the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

As described above, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol and a variation pattern for each winning of the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4). Further, even if the main CPU 101 wins a prize in the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b when the number of held items is "0" and the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 101 holds the first special symbol once as a hold display. The device 423a or the second special symbol hold display device 423b is turned on, and then immediately turned off, and the variable display of the special symbol is started. The main CPU 101 does not light the first special symbol hold display device 423a or the second special symbol hold display device 423b once as a hold, and determines that the number of holds is not "0" as an internal process, and then specially. The design may be displayed in a variable manner.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the main control main process executed by the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. As shown in FIG. 9, initial setting is performed in step S50. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads the start program from the main ROM 102 and initializes the flags and the like stored in the main RAM 103 or returns to the state before the power is cut off in response to the power being turned on. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S51.

In step S51, the initial value random number update process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S52.

In step S52, a special symbol control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 uses the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 20A or FIG. 20 based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S34 or step S43. With reference to the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port) shown in (b), it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery (big hit or small hit) has been won, and the determination result is stored in the main RAM 103. .. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S53. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S52 is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as a special gaming state and a gaming state that can be controlled after the special gaming state ends, based on the information acquired by the information acquisition means. It functions as a game state control means capable of controlling a certain first game state or a second game state which is a game state more disadvantageous than the first game state.

In step S53, the normal symbol control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value according to the detection signal from the first ball passage detection sensor 115a or the second ball passage detection sensor 115b, and normally stores it in the main ROM 102. With reference to the symbol winning table, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won, and the result of the determination is stored in the main RAM 103. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 415 is opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S54.

In step S54, the symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 has a special symbol display device 421 and a normal symbol display device 424 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 103 in steps S52 and S53 and the result of the normal symbol control process. A process of storing a control signal for driving and is stored in the main RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 transmits this control signal to the special symbol display device 421 or the ordinary symbol display device 424. The special symbol display device 421 fluctuates and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. The ordinary symbol display device 424 displays a variable display and a stop display of the ordinary symbol based on the received control signal. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S55.

In step S55, the game information data generation process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates game information data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, the hall computer, and the like, and stores the game information data in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S56.

In step S56, the storage / game state data generation process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates storage / game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 according to the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, and performs a process of storing the data in the main RAM 103. The storage / game state data is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 as a game state command. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S51.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S52 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, the numerical values drawn on the sides of steps S60 to S69 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in the storage area that functions as the control state flags in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and advances the special symbol game.

In step S60, a process of loading the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads out the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S61.

In steps S61 to S69, which will be described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the game of the special symbol game, and enables any of the processes in steps S61 to S69 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes the processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process in each step is terminated without being executed, and other subroutines are executed.

In step S61, a special symbol memory check process is performed. The details of this process will be described later, but in this process, the main CPU 101 checks the number of reserved special symbols when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S62.

In step S62, the special symbol fluctuation time management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the control state flag as a value (01) indicating the special symbol fluctuation time management, and when the fluctuation time elapses, sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management as the control status flag. It is set, the symbol stop command is stored in the main RAM 103, and the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S63 after the waiting time has elapsed after the confirmation. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100, so that the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the symbol stop. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S63.

In step S63, the special symbol display time management process is performed. The details of this process will be described later, but in this process, the main CPU 101 hits (big hit or big hit) when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time elapses after confirmation. It is judged whether or not it is a small hit). When it is a hit, the main CPU 101 sets a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, the process of step S64 is set to be executed after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S69. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S64 or step S69.

In step S64, the jackpot start interval management process is performed. In this process, in the main CPU 101, the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the value (04) indicating that the jackpot is open. Is set in the control status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S65. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S65.

In step S65, the process of opening the large winning opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 30 seconds) of the first large winning opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second large winning opening 418b (see FIG. 4) to the large winning opening opening time timer. The data for opening the first special winning opening 418a or the second special winning opening 418b read from the main ROM 102 after being set is stored in the main RAM 103. Then, in the process of step S14 of FIG. 6, the main CPU 101 opens the data for opening the first special winning opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second special winning opening 418b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103. The solenoid power supply for opening the first special winning opening 418a or the second special winning opening 418b is used as the first large winning opening solenoid 112a (see FIG. 5) for driving the shutter 417a of the first large winning opening 418a. It is supplied to the second special winning opening solenoid 112b (see FIG. 5) that drives the shutter 417b of the second winning opening 418b. Then, after the opening upper limit time has elapsed, the main CPU 101 sets a value (05) indicating the monitoring of the remaining balls in the large winning opening in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S66. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S66.

In step S66, the residual ball monitoring process in the winning opening is performed. In this process, the control state flag of the main CPU 101 is a value (05) indicating the monitoring of the remaining balls in the large winning opening, and when the monitoring time of the remaining balls in the large winning opening has elapsed, the large winning opening winning counter is "7" or more. It is determined whether or not any of the condition that the number of times the large winning opening opening counter is equal to or more than a predetermined number (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval in the control state flag. On the other hand, when none of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the large winning opening in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S67 or step S68.

In step S67, the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the large winning opening, and when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds elapses, the large winning opening opening count counter is set. The memory is updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 101 sets a value (04) indicating that the large winning opening is open in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S65. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S65.

In step S68, the jackpot end interval process is performed. The details of this process will be described later, but in this process, the main CPU 101 has a special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. A value (08) indicating the end is set in the control state flag. That is, the process of step S69 is set to be executed. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S69.

In step S69, the special symbol game end process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S61. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In this way, the main CPU 101 executes the special symbol game by setting the control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags to (00), (01), (02), and (08) when the result of the hit determination is lost in the case where the game is not in the big hit or small hit game state. By setting in this order, the processes of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S69 shown in FIG. 10 are executed at predetermined timings. Further, when the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is the big hit or the small hit, the control state flags are set to (00), (01), (02), (03). By setting in this order, the processes of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S64 shown in FIG. 10 are executed at predetermined timings, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit or small hit game state is executed, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags in the order of (04), (05), and (06), and is shown in FIG. The processes of step S65, step S66, and step S67 are executed at predetermined timings, and the big hit or small hit game is executed. When the end condition of the big hit or small hit game is satisfied, the processes of steps S68 and S69 shown in FIG. 10 are executed at predetermined timings by setting (07) and (08) in this order. End the big hit or small hit game.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine (special symbol memory check process) executed in step S61 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S70, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag has a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, the process shifts to step S71. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S71, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved second start opening prizes is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is "0" in the main CPU 101, that is, no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process is moved to step S77. On the other hand, in the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not "0", that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined that there is, the process is moved to step S72.

In step S72, a process of subtracting "1" from the second start storage number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S73.

In step S73, the special symbol storage area transfer process based on the second start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 displays the data of the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (0). 2 Performs a process of shifting (storing) to the special symbol start storage area (3). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S74.

In step S74, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management in the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S75. Further, the main CPU 101 generates a derived symbol designation command for the sub CPU 201, which will be described later, to determine a derived symbol (identification symbol for effect) corresponding to the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421, and the main RAM 103. Store in a predetermined area of. The main CPU 101 outputs this derived symbol designation command to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 starts the variable display of the derived symbol based on the received derived symbol designation command.

In step S75, the waiting time set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S37 or step S46 shown in FIG. 8 in the waiting time timer. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S76.

In step S76, a process of clearing the storage area used for this variation is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the storage area of the main RAM 103 used for the variable display this time. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S77, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved first start opening prizes is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines that the start storage corresponding to the first special symbol is 0, that is, no data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If so, the process is moved to step S80. On the other hand, when the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is not 0 in the main CPU 101, that is, the data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process is transferred to step S78. The main CPU 101 performs the process of step S77 after the process of step S71. That is, the main CPU 101 preferentially digests the second start opening winning.

In step S78, a process of subtracting "1" from the first start storage number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S79.

In step S79, the special symbol storage area transfer process based on the first start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 displays the data of the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first. 1 Performs a process of shifting (storing) to the special symbol start storage area (3). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S74.

In step S80, a demo display process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demo display permission value in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 is in a state where the start memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol start storage area or the second special symbol start storage area in which the random value for hit determination is stored) becomes 0 for a predetermined time (for example). , 30 seconds) If it is maintained, set the value that allows execution of the demo display as the demo display permission value. Then, when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101 sets a demo display command and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 performs a demo display on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on this demo display command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S63 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. As shown in FIG. 12, in step S90, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S91, and the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management process (02). If it is determined that it is not 02), this subroutine is terminated.

In step S91, a process of determining whether or not the waiting time is "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", the process shifts to step S92, and when it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S92, a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 20A or the jackpot random number determination table (second) shown in FIG. 20B. The jackpot determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103 is associated with the jackpot determination value data with reference to the start port). Judge whether it is a value given (whether it is a big hit or not). When the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit, it shifts the process to step S98 shown in FIG. 13, and when it determines that it is not a big hit, it shifts the process to step S93. The main CPU 101, which executes the process of step S92, determines the jackpot determination as to whether or not to shift to the special gaming state according to the change of the identification symbol based on the information stored in the information storage means. Functions as. In this process, the main CPU 101 also performs a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 20 (a), and refers to the first special symbol start storage area (first special symbol start storage area) of the main RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the random number value for big hit determination stored in 0) is a value associated with the small hit determination value data (small hit). When the main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, it opens the first large winning opening 418a and the second large winning opening 418b for a certain period of time, and when it determines that it is not a small hit, it shifts the process to step S93. .. When the main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit and closes the first large winning opening 418a and the second large winning opening 418b after opening for a certain period of time (when the opening time of the large winning opening as a small hit has elapsed). Controls so that the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state does not become a more advantageous gaming state than the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. The large winning opening opening time as a small hit is the total opening time which is the total opening time when the first large winning opening 418a and the second large winning opening 418b are repeatedly opened and closed.

In step S93, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is performed in the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S94.

In step S94, a process of determining whether or not the time saving state fluctuation counter is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time saving state fluctuation counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. Here, the time-saving state fluctuation count counter indicates the number of times the special symbol is changed and stopped in the time-saving state. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time saving state fluctuation counter is "0", it terminates this subroutine, and when it determines that the value of the time saving state fluctuation counter is not "0", it steps. The process is transferred to S95.

In step S95, a process of subtracting "1" from the time saving state fluctuation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the time saving state fluctuation counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S96.

In step S96, a process of determining whether or not the time saving state fluctuation counter is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time saving state fluctuation counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time-saving state fluctuation counter is "0", the process shifts to step S97, and when it is determined that the value of the time-saving state fluctuation counter is not "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S97. End this subroutine.

In step S97, the process of setting the time saving flag to "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting "0" to the time saving flag stored in the main RAM 103. Here, the time saving flag is a flag stored in the main RAM 103 and indicating whether or not the time saving state is selected as the game state after the big hit, and if the value is "0", it is not the time saving state. (Non-time saving state) is indicated, and when the value is "1", it indicates that it is a time saving state. In the process of step S56 shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 101 generates game state data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 according to the value of the time saving flag. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 13, in step S98, the jackpot mode determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot mode based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the symbol designation command is "z0", "z1", "z2", and "z3", the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot mode in which the number of rounds is "10", and the symbol designation command is "z". In the case of "z4", the jackpot mode in which the number of rounds is "16" is determined. Further, when the symbol designation command is "z11", the main CPU 101 determines the small hit mode. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S99.

In step S99, the jackpot flag setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot flag in the main RAM 103 when it is determined in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 12 that it is a jackpot. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S100.

In step S100, the large winning opening opening counter clearing process, the time saving state fluctuation counter clearing process, the time saving flag clearing process, and the probability change flag clearing process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the large winning opening opening number counter and the time saving state fluctuation number counter stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the time saving flag as the winning time saving flag in the main RAM 103, and then performs a process of setting "0" in the time saving flag. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the probability change flag as the probability change flag at the time of winning in the main RAM 103, and then performs a process of setting "0" in the probability change flag. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S101.

In step S101, a process of setting a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management in the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S102.

In step S102, a process of setting a waiting time (5000 ms) as the jackpot start interval time is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 12 that it is a big hit, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer (5000 ms) as the big hit start interval time in the main RAM 103. .. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S103.

In step S103, the jackpot start command set process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 12 that it is a big hit, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a big hit start command in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S104. Here, the big hit start command set in the process of this step and the small hit start command set when the small hit is determined in the process of step S99 are from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200. By being supplied to the sub CPU 201, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the start of a big hit or a small hit.

In step S104, the large winning opening opening number data set processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the data on the number of times the big winning opening is opened according to the big hit mode or the small hit mode determined in the big hit mode determining process in step S98. Specifically, when the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot mode in which the number of rounds is "10" in the jackpot mode determination process, the main CPU 101 sets "10" as the upper limit value in the jackpot opening count counter of the main RAM 103. To do. Further, when the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot mode in which the number of rounds is "16" in the jackpot mode determination process, the main CPU 101 sets "16" as the upper limit value in the jackpot opening number counter of the main RAM 103. Further, when the small hit mode is determined in the big hit mode determination process, the main CPU 101 sets “1” as the upper limit value in the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 103. The count value of the open count counter is synonymous with the number of rounds. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S105.

In step S105, the round number display LED pattern flag setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the round number display LED pattern flag in the main RAM 103 for performing display control of the round number display device 422. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The subroutine (big hit end interval processing) executed in step S68 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S110, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 103 is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag has a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval processing, the main CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S111, and the control status flag must have a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval processing. If it is determined, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S111, a process of determining whether or not the waiting time is "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the jackpot end interval process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", it shifts the process to step S112, and when it determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", it ends this subroutine. To do.

In step S112, the LED pattern flag clearing process for displaying the number of times the large winning opening is opened is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the large winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag stored in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S113.

In step S113, the round number distribution flag clearing process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the round number distribution flag stored in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S114.

In step S114, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is performed in the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S115.

In step S115, the jackpot flag clearing process is performed. In this process, when the jackpot flag is set in the process of step S99 shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the jackpot flag stored in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S116.

In step S116, the probability change flag setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 is based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23, a process of setting a probability change flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S117.

[Big hit type determination table]
Here, the jackpot type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The jackpot type determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and can be used for a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and for symbol designation commands (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”) for which the winning type is a jackpot. The time reduction flag, the number of time reductions, the probability variation flag, the probability variation number, and the number of rounds are associated with each other.

The symbol designation command in the jackpot type determination table is a value corresponding to the symbol designation command in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 21). Further, the number of time reductions in the jackpot type determination table indicates the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time reduction state started after the end of the jackpot game state. In the present embodiment, the time saving state ends when a big hit is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of times shortened shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, it shifts from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. Further, the probability variation number in the jackpot type determination table indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the probability variation state started after the jackpot game state ends. In this embodiment, the probability change state ends when a big hit is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of probability changes shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, it shifts from the probable change state to the non-probable change state.

Further, as the jackpot type determination table, four tables corresponding to the values of the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability change flag are stored in the main ROM 102. Specifically, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23A, when the value of the winning time saving flag is "0" and the value of the winning probability change flag is "0", that is, the non-time saving state and When a big hit occurs in the non-probability state, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the value of the winning time saving flag is "1" and the value of the winning probability change flag is "0", that is, in the time saving state and the non-probability state. Sometimes when it becomes a big hit, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23 (c), when the value of the winning time saving flag is "0" and the value of the winning probability change flag is "1", that is, in the non-time saving state and the probability changing state. Sometimes when it becomes a big hit, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23 (d), when the value of the winning time saving flag is "1" and the value of the winning probability change flag is "1", that is, when the time saving state and the probability changing state are set. When it becomes a big hit, it is referred to by the main CPU 101.

Further, the jackpot type in the present embodiment includes a jackpot 1, a jackpot 2, a jackpot 3, a jackpot 4, and a jackpot 5. The jackpot 1 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a non-time saving state and a non-probability changing state. The jackpot 2 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a non-time saving state and a probability variation state (so-called latent probability variation). The jackpot 3 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a time-saving state and a probability variation state with less than 200 time-saving times. The jackpot 4 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a time-saving state and a probable change state with a time-saving number of 200 times. The jackpot 5 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a time-saving state and a probable non-variable state.

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23 (a), which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the non-time saving state and the non-probability change state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command "z0" and the jackpot is corresponded to "z1". 2 is associated, "z2" and "z3" are associated with a jackpot 3, and "z4" is associated with a jackpot 4. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23 (b), which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the time saving state and the non-probability change state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command "z0" and is assigned to "z1". The jackpot 2 is associated, the jackpot 3 is associated with "z2" and "z3", and the jackpot 4 is associated with "z4". Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23 (c), which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the non-time saving state and the probability variation state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command "z0", and "z1" to "z1". The jackpot 3 is associated with "z3", and the jackpot 4 is associated with "z4". Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23 (d), which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the time saving state and the probability variation state, the jackpot 5 is associated with the symbol designation command "z0", and the jackpot 5 is associated with "z1". 3 is associated, and the jackpot 4 is associated with "z2" to "z4".

Returning to FIG. 14, specifically, in step S116, the main CPU 101 has a jackpot corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability change flag in the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d). The process of referring to the type determination table, reading the value of the probability change flag associated with the symbol specification command, and storing it in the main RAM 103 is performed. Further, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d), and associates them with the symbol designation command. A jackpot type command indicating the jackpot type (1 jackpot, 2 jackpots, 3 jackpots, 4 jackpots, or 5 jackpots) is generated and stored in the main RAM 103.

In step S117, the time saving flag setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 is based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23, the process of setting the time saving flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S118. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d), and refers to the symbol designation command. The value of the time saving flag associated with is read out and stored in the main RAM 103.

In step S118, a process of determining whether or not the probability change flag is "1" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the probability change flag of the main RAM 103 is "1". When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the probability variation flag is "1", it shifts the process to step S119, and when it determines that the value of the probability variation flag is not "1", it shifts the process to step S120. ..

In step S119, a process of setting the probability variation number in the probability variation state fluctuation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 is based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23, a process of setting the probability change number in the probability change state change number counter of the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S120. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d), and refers to the symbol designation command. The value of the probability variation number associated with is read out and stored in the main RAM 103.

In step S120, a process of determining whether or not the time saving flag is "1" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the time saving flag of the main RAM 103 is "1". When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time saving flag is "1", it shifts the process to step S121, and when it determines that the value of the time saving flag is not "1", the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S121, a process of setting the number of time reductions in the time reduction state fluctuation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 is based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 23, a process of setting the time reduction number of times in the time reduction state fluctuation number counter of the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d), and refers to the symbol designation command. A process of reading the value of the number of time reductions associated with and storing it in the main RAM 103 is performed.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine (ordinary symbol control process) executed in step S53 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn on the sides of steps S130 to S135 indicate the normal symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in the storage area functioning as the normal symbol control state flags in the main RAM 103. ing. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and the normal symbol game progresses.

In step S130, a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads out the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S131.

In steps S131 to S135, which will be described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, as will be described later. This normal symbol control state flag indicates the state of the game of the normal symbol game, and enables any of the processes in steps S131 to S135 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes the processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process in each step is terminated without being executed, and other subroutines are executed.

In step S131, the normal symbol memory check process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is the value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter (holding number) stored in the main RAM 103 is ". It is determined whether or not it is "0". When the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter is "0", the main CPU 101 sets a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process in the normal symbol control state flag. On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol hold storage counter is not "0", the main CPU 101 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring process in the normal symbol control state flag, and sets a predetermined value (01) of the normal symbol. Set the fluctuation time in the waiting time timer. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S135 or step S132.

In step S132, the normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value (01) indicating normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring, and when the fluctuation time elapses, sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring to the normal symbol. Set the control status flag and set the waiting time after confirmation in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S133 after the waiting time has elapsed after the confirmation. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S133.

In step S133, the normal symbol display time monitoring process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the random value value and stores it in the main ROM 102 when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring and the waiting time elapses after the confirmation. Refer to the normal symbol winning table and determine whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. The main CPU 101 sets a value (03) indicating the opening of the normal electric accessory in the normal symbol control state flag when the normal symbol lottery is won, and ends the normal symbol game when the normal symbol lottery is not won. The value (04) indicating the above is set in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S134 or step S135.

In step S134, the normal electric accessory opening process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the normal electric accessory release flag when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating the opening of the normal electric accessory, and is the time to open the blade member. Set the object release time in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S135 after the normal accessory opening time has elapsed. When the normal electric accessory release flag is set, the main CPU 101 keeps the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 at the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) open. (See FIG. 5) is supplied with solenoid power. Further, in the main CPU 101, when the blade member of the normal electric accessory 415 is opened, a predetermined number of prizes are awarded to the second starting port 414b, or the waiting time timer in which the normal accessory opening time is set is set to "0". "In the case, the solenoid power is supplied to the normal electric accessory solenoid 111, and the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is closed.

In step S135, the normal symbol game end process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is the value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter stored in the main RAM 103. A value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process is set in the normal symbol control status flag. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

Next, the process executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. The sub CPU 201 reads a program from the program ROM 202 and executes the main processing of the sub control circuit in response to the power being turned on. Further, the sub CPU 201 may interrupt the sub control circuit main process and execute the sub control circuit interrupt process even when the sub control circuit main process is being executed. The sub CPU 201 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the sub control circuit interrupt process accordingly.

[Sub-control circuit interrupt processing]
The sub-control circuit interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S210, the random number update process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 saves each register and updates the random number stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 performs a random number update process so as to increase the count value of the counter for determining the effect pattern stored in the work RAM 203 by “1”. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S211.

In step S211 the command reception process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 and stores it in the work RAM 203. In this process, the sub CPU 201 receives the data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 and stores it in the work RAM 203 in addition to the command. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S212.

In step S212, the timer update process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating various timers stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, a process of updating the timer used in the effect process or the like is performed. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S213.

In step S213, command output processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of outputting various commands to the display control circuit 210, the voice control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the operation means control circuit 240. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of outputting various data to the display control circuit 210, the voice control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the operation means control circuit 240 in addition to the various commands. When this process is completed, the process of returning each register to the address before the interrupt process is performed, and this subroutine is terminated.

[Sub-control circuit main processing]
Next, the sub-control circuit main process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17, 18, and 19. As shown in FIG. 17, the initialization process is performed in step S220. In this process, the sub CPU 201 reads the start program from the program ROM 202 and initializes and sets the flags and the like stored in the work RAM 203 in response to the power being turned on. When this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S221.

In step S221, the random number update process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S222.

In step S222, command analysis processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 100 in step S211 shown in FIG. 16 and stored in the work RAM 203. This process will be described later. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S224.

In step S224, display control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores the data for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the work RAM 203. The data for displaying this effect image includes, for example, a derived symbol variation start command described later, data of a time display effect described later, and the like. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 reads various image data such as derived symbol data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM 211 based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 201, and superimposes the data. The data is displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S225.

In step S225, voice control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for generating sound from the speaker 14 in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the voice control circuit 220 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The voice control circuit 220 generates sound from the speaker 14 based on the data for generating sound. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S226.

In step S226, the lamp control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for controlling the lamp 15 including the decorative lamp and the like in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the lamp control circuit 230 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The lamp control circuit 230 turns on, blinks, or turns off the lamp 15 based on the data for controlling the lamp 15. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S222 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S230, a process of determining whether or not there is a received command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 is stored in the work RAM 203, and if it is determined that the command is stored, shifts the process to step S231. If it is determined that the command is not stored, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S231, a process of analyzing the command received in the sub-control circuit interrupt process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing commands and data received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203 in step S211 shown in FIG. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S232. Such commands and data include demo display commands, derived symbol specification commands, fluctuation pattern data indicated by variation pattern specification commands, jackpot type commands, data indicating the value of the probability variation state variation counter, and time-saving state variation counters. It includes data indicating a value, a big hit start command, a small hit start command, data indicating a probability variation flag value, data indicating a time saving flag value, a start opening winning command, and the like.

Further, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the fluctuation pattern data indicated by the analyzed fluctuation pattern designation command in the fluctuation pattern storage area. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 203 has a variable pattern storage area, and the variable pattern storage area is from the variable pattern storage area (0) to the variable pattern storage area (4). The variation pattern data indicated by the analyzed variation pattern designation command is sequentially stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4). The sub CPU 201 performs an effect pattern determination process described later based on the fluctuation pattern data stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area (0). As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command for the portion in which the variation display of the special symbol is suspended is also stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) of the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 can perform a so-called "look-ahead effect" by reading the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4).

In step S232, a process of determining whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received is performed. In this process, as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes the variation pattern specification command, and determines that the variation pattern specification command is included. If so, the process is transferred to step S233, and if it is determined that the variation pattern specification command is not included, the process is transferred to step S234.

In step S233, the effect pattern determination process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the effect pattern with reference to the effect table based on the variation pattern designation command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S234, a process of determining whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received is performed. In this process, as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes the derived symbol designation command, and determines that the derived symbol designation command is included. If so, the process is transferred to step S235, and if it is determined that the derived symbol designation command is not included, the process is transferred to step S236.

In step S235, a process of determining the derived symbol is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the derived symbol according to the derived symbol designation command received from the main control circuit 100, and displays the derived symbol on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. Data is stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 determines the derived symbol indicating the big hit if the derived symbol designation command is associated with the big hit, and determines the derived symbol indicating the small hit if it is associated with the small hit. , If it is associated with the loss, the derivation symbol indicating the loss is determined. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S236.

Here, in the present embodiment, the derived symbol is, for example, a variable display or variable display on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 in a mode in which three numbers from “0” to “9” are arranged. Stop is displayed. Then, in the derived symbol indicating the big hit, the stop display mode is, for example, all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an odd number. Further, in the derived symbol indicating the small hit, the stop display mode is, for example, all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an even number. In addition, the derived symbol showing the loss does not have the same stop display mode, for example, all three numbers. Further, when the sub CPU 201 is lost without reaching from the pseudo-continuous production, the sub CPU 201 is derived to indicate the loss so as not to be in the stop display mode in which the numbers are continuous, for example, "123" and "234". Determine the design. Further, in the case of reaching and losing, the derived symbol is determined so that the left and right numbers are the same but the center number is different, for example, "121" and "232". .. Therefore, if the stop display mode of the derived symbol does not change to the stop display mode in which consecutive numbers are continuous, such as "123" or "234", or if it becomes the reach display mode, it means that the pseudo-ream has ended. It becomes an effect display to show.

Further, in step S235, the sub CPU 201 sets a derived symbol variation start command for starting the variation display of the determined derived symbol. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the derived symbol fluctuation start command and the fluctuation pattern data of the fluctuation pattern storage area (0) to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 starts the variation display of the derived symbol in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the derived symbol variation start command, and stops the display after the variation time based on the variation pattern data elapses. To do. At this time, the sub CPU 201 acquires the derived symbol fluctuation start time from the RTC 204 and stores the derived symbol variation display in the work RAM 203. Further, the sub CPU 201 shifts the data of the variable pattern storage area (1) to the variable pattern storage area (4) to the variable pattern storage area (0) to the variable pattern storage area (3) after the derivation symbol is stopped and displayed ( Perform the process of storing).

In step S237, processing corresponding to the received other command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process corresponding to a command other than the variation pattern designation command and the derived symbol designation command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Production pattern determination process]
The subroutine (effect pattern determination process) executed in step S233 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S240, the effect pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 is designated by the variation pattern specification command with reference to the effect table based on the variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S231 shown in FIG. 18 and the random number value extracted for determining the effect pattern. The process of extracting the effect pattern corresponding to the changed fluctuation pattern is performed. In the effect table, the variation time of the derived symbol, the random value for determining the effect pattern, the selection rate, the effect pattern, the effect content, the winning type, and the symbol designation are set in the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command. The commands are associated with each other and stored in the program ROM 202. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S241.

[Explanation of production pattern]
Here, the effect pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. 24 shows an example of a normal effect pattern without a pseudo-ream, and FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pseudo-ream effect pattern including a pseudo-ream.

According to the present embodiment, as described above, the longer the fluctuation time of the special symbol is, the easier it is to be selected as the fluctuation pattern in the jackpot. Therefore, even in the fluctuation of the identification symbol in the identification symbol game displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, the longer the fluctuation time, the easier it is to reach the big hit. Also, before the jackpot display in the identification symbol game, that is, all three identification symbols are stopped and displayed in the same display mode, the reach state, that is, the two identification symbols are always stopped in the same display mode, and the remaining one identification symbol is displayed. Is in a variable display mode. Therefore, when the reach occurs several seconds after the change of the identification symbol starts, the longer the time of the subsequent reach effect, the easier it is to reach the big hit.

[Explanation of normal production patterns]
First, a normal effect pattern will be described with reference to FIG. 24.
The most easily selected effect pattern in the loss is the effect pattern A, which starts and then stops the variation of the identification symbol. In the effect pattern B, the identification symbol starts to fluctuate to enter the reach state, and the identification symbol stops after the reach effect. In the effect pattern C, the identification symbol starts to fluctuate and enters the reach state, and the identification symbol stops after the reach effect and the first development effect. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the first development effect will be referred to as development 1. Similarly, the 2nd to 4th development productions are referred to as developments 2 to 4. According to the present embodiment, development 4 is the final development stage. In the effect pattern D, the identification symbol starts to fluctuate and enters the reach state, and the identification symbol stops after the reach effect, development 1 and development 2. In the effect pattern E, the identification symbol starts to fluctuate and enters the reach state, and the identification symbol stops after the reach effect, development 1, development 2, and development 3. In the effect pattern F, the identification symbol starts to fluctuate and enters the reach state, and the identification symbol stops after the reach effect, development 1, development 2, development 3, and development 4. When the reach production time is short as in the production pattern B, it is easy to lose, but as shown in the production patterns C to F, after the reach occurs, for example, development 1, development 2, development 3, and development 4 As the reach production develops step by step, the possibility of reaching a big hit increases. It should be noted that the above-mentioned normal effect pattern is merely an example, and there may be an effect pattern that does not include a pseudo-ream other than the effect patterns A to F.

[Explanation of production patterns including pseudo-ream]
Next, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern will be described with reference to FIG.
When the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 includes pseudo-continuous designation data, the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.
FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect pattern including a pseudo-continuous effect, and according to the present embodiment, there are effect patterns GO to as an effect pattern including the pseudo-continuous effect. In the pseudo-ream effect, the case where the first re-variation display is performed is the pseudo-ream (1), the case where the second re-variation display is performed is the pseudo-ream (2), and similarly, the third and fourth re-variation display. The case where the above is performed will be referred to as a pseudo-ream (3) and a pseudo-ream (4). Further, according to the present embodiment, the reach in the pseudo-continuous production occurs at a time before any of the development 1, development 2, development 3 and development 4 in the production pattern in which the pseudo-continuous production is not performed. .. Specifically, it becomes the reach of the pseudo-ren (1) before the development 1, the reach of the pseudo-ren (2) before the development 2, the reach of the pseudo-ren (3) before the development 3, and before the development 4. It becomes the reach of the pseudo-ren (4). In this way, the number of pseudo-reams and the development stage of the reach effect are related to each other. For example, in a pattern such as the effect pattern E shown in FIG. 24, which develops to development 3 and the identification symbol stops, the maximum is Pseudo-ream up to 3 times is possible.

The effect patterns G to I shown in FIG. 25 are an example of a case where one re-variation display is performed in the pseudo-ream effect, and the effect pattern G is a reach or a pseudo-ream after the pseudo-ream (1) is performed. The case where the identification symbol stops without shifting to (2) is shown. The effect pattern H shows a case where the identification symbol is stopped after performing the pseudo-ream (1), shifting to the reach, and further shifting to the development 1. The effect pattern I shows a case where the identification symbol is stopped after shifting to reach after performing pseudo-ream (1) and then shifting to development 1 and further development 2. As the effect pattern, the pattern shown in the effect pattern I may include a pattern in which the identification symbol stops after the development 2 and the development 3 and the development 4 without stopping.

The effect patterns J to L are an example of the case where the re-variation display is performed twice in the pseudo-ream effect, and the effect pattern J reaches after performing the pseudo-ream (1) and the pseudo-ream (2). The case where the identification symbol is stopped after the transition and further transition to the development 2 is shown. The effect pattern K shows a case where the identification symbol is stopped after performing the pseudo-ream (1) and the pseudo-ream (2), shifting to the reach, further shifting to the development 2 and the development 3. The effect pattern L shows a case where the identification symbol is stopped after performing the pseudo-ream (1) and the pseudo-ream (2), and then shifting to the reach, further shifting to the development 2, the development 3, and the development 4.

The effect patterns M to N are examples in the case where the re-variation display is performed three times in the pseudo-ream effect, and the effect pattern M performs the pseudo-ream (1), the pseudo-ream (2), and the pseudo-ream (3). After that, the case where the identification symbol is stopped after shifting to reach and further shifting to development 3 is shown. The effect pattern N is a case where the identification symbol is stopped after performing the pseudo-ream (1), the pseudo-ream (2), and the pseudo-ream (3), and then shifting to the reach, and further shifting to the development 3 and the development 4. Shown.

The pattern shown in the effect pattern O is an example of the case where the re-variation display is performed four times in the pseudo-ream effect, and is a pseudo-ream (1), a pseudo-ream (2), a pseudo-ream (3), and a pseudo-ream (4). The case where the identification symbol is stopped after shifting to reach and further shifting to development 4 is shown.

According to the present embodiment, the effect pattern B and the effect pattern G have the same fluctuation time. The effect pattern C and the effect pattern H have the same fluctuation time. The effect pattern D, the effect pattern I, and the effect pattern J have the same variation time. The effect pattern E, the effect pattern K, and the effect pattern M have the same variation time. The effect pattern F, the effect pattern L, the effect pattern N, and the effect pattern O have the same variation time. It should be noted that the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream described above is merely an example, and there may be an effect pattern other than the effect patterns GO to O.

The effect patterns A to O are effect image display data at the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol, effect image display data at the time of stop, effect image display data at the time of reach occurrence, each effect image display data of development 1 to development 4, pseudo. It is composed of any combination of the effect image display data of each of the ream (1) to the pseudo ream (4). These effect image display data are stored in the image data ROM 211 that is read by the display control circuit 210. The display control circuit 210 forms one continuous pseudo-ream effect image by combining the pseudo-ream (1) to the pseudo-ream (4) according to the number of pseudo-reams. For example, in the case of the effect pattern O, when the display control circuit 210 starts to fluctuate from the image data ROM 211 based on the data of the effect pattern O set in the work RAM 203, the pseudo-ream (1) to the pseudo-ream (4) By reading and combining the effect image display data at the time of reach occurrence, development 4, and stop, one continuous effect image corresponding to the effect pattern O is formed.

In addition to the above-mentioned effect image display data, the image data ROM 211 integrates a pseudo-ream (1) and a pseudo-ream (2), except for the pseudo-ream (2) following the pseudo-ream (1). The effect image display data, the pseudo-ream (2), and the pseudo-ream (3) that form a pseudo-ream that fluctuates the three identification symbols 52 (see FIG. 26) from the start of the ream (1) to the end of the pseudo-ream (2). An effect image that integrates and forms a pseudo-ream that fluctuates three identification symbols 52 from the start of the pseudo-ream (2) to the end of the pseudo-ream (3) except for the pseudo-ream (3) following the pseudo-ream (2). The display data, pseudo-ream (1) to pseudo-ream (3) are integrated, and the pseudo-ream (2) and pseudo-ream (3) following the pseudo-ream (1) are excluded, and the pseudo-ream (1) starts from the pseudo-ream (3). ) Is stored, the effect image display data forming a pseudo-ream that fluctuates the three identification symbols 52 is stored.

In the effect table, the variation patterns transmitted from the main control circuit 100 are associated with the effect patterns having the same variation time, and the identification information is independent for each effect pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. Is attached.

Returning to FIG. 19, in step S241, a process of determining whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the variation pattern specification command includes pseudo-series designation data that specifies that the pseudo-series effect is to be executed, and determines that the pseudo-series designation data is included. The process is transferred to step S242. If it is not determined that the pseudo-continuous designation data is included, the process is moved to step S246.

In step S242, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of extracting an effect pattern including a pseudo-ream, that is, a pseudo-ream effect pattern in the effect pattern extracted in step S241. Specifically, when data for specifying the variation pattern of the HN 21 (see FIG. 22) is transmitted from the main control circuit 100, the sub CPU 201 sets the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the HN 21 to the effect pattern E and the effect. Since there are a pattern K and an effect pattern M, and the patterns including the pseudo-ream are the effect pattern K and the effect pattern M, these two patterns are extracted. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S243.

In step S243, a process of determining a pseudo-continuous effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the pseudo-continuous effect pattern extracted in step S242 as one effect pattern in the identification symbol game, and in the case of a plurality of pseudo-continuous effect patterns, one by random number lottery or the like. A process is performed in which a pseudo-continuous effect pattern is selected and the pattern is determined as an effect pattern in the identification symbol game. Specifically, when the effect pattern K and the effect pattern M are extracted as described above in step S242, one effect pattern is selected from these two by random number lottery or the like. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S244.

In step S244, a pseudo continuous effect pattern setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined in step S243 in the work RAM 203. Specifically, when the effect pattern M is determined in step S243, in the identification symbol game displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, after the start of the fluctuation, the pseudo-ream (1), the pseudo-ream (2), and the pseudo-ream (pseudo-ream) After performing 3), an effect including a pseudo-ream is executed, such as shifting to reach, further shifting to development 3, and stopping the identification symbol. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S245.

In step S245, the pseudo-continuous number notification effect setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 acquires information on the number of pseudo-reams from the effect contents stored in the effect table in association with the effect pattern set in step S244, and identifies the pseudo-ream effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. When the symbol is in the temporary stop state, the liquid crystal display device 50 is subjected to a process of displaying a notification image (for example, the piece image 501 shown in FIG. 26) according to the number of pseudo consecutive times. Specifically, when the effect pattern M is determined in step S243, the pseudo-ream (1), the pseudo-ream (2), and the pseudo-ream (3) are temporarily stopped, respectively. ), The pseudo-ream (2), and the notification image notifying that the pseudo-ream (3) has been executed are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. The data of the broadcast image according to the number of pseudo-reams is stored in the image data ROM 211. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S246, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of extracting an effect pattern that does not include a pseudo-ream in the effect pattern extracted in step S240. Specifically, when data for designating the fluctuation pattern of the HN 21 is transmitted from the main control circuit 100, the sub CPU 201 has the effect patterns E, the effect pattern K, and the effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns of the HN 21. Since the pattern is the pattern M and the pattern that does not include the pseudo-ream is the effect pattern E, this one pattern is extracted. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S247.

In step S247, a process of determining the effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the effect pattern extracted in step S246 as one effect pattern in the identification symbol game, and in the case of a plurality of effect patterns, one effect pattern by random number lottery or the like. Is selected, and the process of determining the pattern as an effect pattern in the identification symbol game is performed. Specifically, since only the effect pattern E was extracted in step S246 as described above, the effect pattern E is selected. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S248.

In step S248, the effect pattern setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the effect pattern determined in step S247 in the work RAM 203. Specifically, since the effect pattern E is determined in step S247, after the start of the fluctuation, the reach is reached, the reach effect shifts to development 1, development 2, and development 3, and the identification symbol is stopped. It will be. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Explanation of production screen]
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 26A is an example of an effect screen showing the state after the start of fluctuation in the three identification symbols 52 for effect, and is a liquid crystal display device when the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b is won. Three identification symbols 52 for effect displayed in the display area 51 of 50 are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when a temporary stop is performed in a stop display mode (for example, serial numbers such as 1, 2, and 3) that is a condition for generating a pseudo-ream, the right side of the rectangular display area 51 is shown in FIG. 26 (b). As described above, the right triangle piece image 501a is arranged.

Next, when the three identification symbols 52 for the effect are re-variated from the temporarily stopped state as shown in FIG. 26 (c), and then the three identification symbols 52 for the effect are stopped in different display modes. Is started to display the variation of the identification symbol 52 based on the next hold information, and when the reach state is reached, the image is displayed as a reach effect. When the three identification symbols 52 for the effect are temporarily stopped in the stop display mode that is the condition for generating the pseudo-ream, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), a piece image of a right triangle at the lower left of the display area 51. 501b is arranged. At this point, the player can easily grasp that the pseudo-ream has been performed twice by displaying the piece images 501a and 501b and the two piece images 501.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), the three identification symbols 52 for the effect shown in FIG. 26 (d) are in a stop display mode, which is a condition for generating a pseudo-ream after re-variation as shown in FIG. 26 (e). When temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), a right-angled triangular piece image 501c is arranged above the display area 51, and three identification symbols 52 for directing are three piece images 501a and 501b. , 501c are placed in a centrally formed triangular region. At this point, the player can easily grasp that the pseudo-ream has been performed three times.

Furthermore, when the three identification symbols 52 for effect are temporarily stopped in the stop display mode, which is a condition for generating a pseudo-ream after re-variating from the temporarily stopped state, as shown in FIG. 26 (g). In the center of the display area 51, a triangular piece image 501d that fits the triangle formed by the three piece images 501a, 501b, 501c is arranged. As a result, the display area 51 is covered by the four piece images 501a, 501b, 501c, 501d. At this point, the player can easily grasp that the pseudo-ream has been performed four times, in other words, that the pseudo-ream has reached the final number of times. After that, as shown in FIG. 26 (h), the two identification symbols 52 are stopped and displayed in the same display mode, and the reach state is reached and the reach effect is started. According to the present embodiment, since the pseudo-ream was performed four times, the reach production of the development 4 is started.

This makes it possible for the player to easily grasp how many times the pseudo-ream has been performed depending on the number of piece images 501, and the pseudo-ream effect while expecting that the display area 51 is covered by the piece image 501. Will be able to enjoy.

According to the present embodiment, for example, when the effect pattern determined in step S243 shown in FIG. 19 is the effect pattern L shown in FIG. 25, the pseudo-ream (2) is high in the possibility of a big hit. Will be displayed. For this reason, the player may have less expectation for a big hit when the pseudo-ream (2) ends.

Therefore, when the effect pattern of the pseudo-ream two or more times is determined in step S243 of FIG. 19, in the process of step S245 of FIG. 19, at the start of the pseudo-ream (2) or the pseudo-ream (3), the jackpot game state is entered. The broadcast image suggesting the degree of expectation of the transition may be set to be displayed with a predetermined probability. For example, when the effect pattern L is determined in step S243, the jackpot reliability when the development 4 appears is displayed with a high probability at the start of the pseudo-ream (2), and the effect pattern is determined to be other than that. In that case, the jackpot reliability when the development 3 appears is set to be displayed with a high probability. As a result, for example, when the effect patterns J, K, and MO are determined in step S243, the jackpot reliability (for example, 30%) when the development 3 appears at the start of the pseudo-ream (2). Is often displayed, the player expects the pseudo-ream to continue to increase in reliability. Further, when the effect pattern L is determined in step S243, the jackpot reliability (for example, 60%) when the development 4 appears is often displayed at the start of the pseudo-ream (3). , Players will expect to reach as it is.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is of interest to the player how far the production develops after the pseudo-ream ends and reaches the reach. Therefore, an effect display suggesting the development of the effect after the pseudo-ream ends may be performed. For example, the development stage in the effect executed after the pseudo-ream is completed may be suggested by switching the color of the piece image 501. For example, the color of the piece image 501 is determined by a random lottery, and if it is development 1, it is easy to determine the case where the color of the piece image 501 is not changed, and if it is development 2, it is easy to determine blue as the color of the piece image 501. If so, green may be easily determined as the color of the piece image 501, and if development 4, red may be easily determined as the color of the piece image 501. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the production after the end of the pseudo-ream while maintaining the expectation of the pseudo-ream.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a notification image suggesting the degree of expectation of transition to the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the effect pattern L is determined in step S243 of FIG. 19, as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (d), the identification symbol 52 temporarily stops twice after the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 52. , Piece images 501a and 501b are displayed. Then, when the next re-variation starts, a piece image 502 having the same shape as the piece image 501c but different in color is displayed as shown in FIG. 27 (e), and is superimposed on the piece image 502, for example, "Here. Character information 503 such as "reliability 60% when reach is reached" is displayed in an overlapping manner. Through this character information 503, the player can grasp that a big hit can be expected even if the pseudo-ream does not continue and the reach is reached.

After that, when the piece image 502 and the character information 503 are erased before reaching the reach as shown in FIG. 27 (f) and the reach is reached as shown in FIG. 27 (g), the piece image 501a and the piece image 501b When the color of is switched to red, as shown in FIG. 27 (h), the degree of expectation to shift to the production of development 4 is high. After that, in the case of a big hit, the three identification symbols 52 stop in the same display mode.

As described above, in step S243 of FIG. 19, when an effect pattern having a high jackpot reliability but a small number of pseudo-reams is determined, for example, an effect pattern M or an effect pattern L, before reaching the reach. By displaying the character information 503 regarding the jackpot expectation degree, it is possible to make the player think that the jackpot can be expected if the pseudo-ream does not continue and rather reaches. In this way, it is possible to give the player a new hobby that he hopes that the pseudo-ren will not continue.

According to the first embodiment configured as described above, the re-variation number suggestion effect display (display of the pseudo-ream number) is continuously displayed according to the number of times the revariation display is controlled (pseudo-ream number). By performing it separately from the display of the effect image (pseudo-continuous effect image), it is possible to display the continuous effect image display to the player in an easy-to-understand relationship with the number of re-variation displays. Become. As a result, it is possible to improve the effect of increasing the expectation of the original pseudo-ream for the player.

Further, according to the present embodiment, special conditions such as changing the color of the re-variation number suggestion effect display (piece image 501) under a predetermined condition, for example, when the effect develops after the pseudo-continuous image is reached. By switching to the image display, the player for the transition to the advantageous gaming state by the development effect while maintaining the effect of raising the player's expectation for the transition to the advantageous gaming state by the original pseudo-ream for the player. It is possible to further raise the expectation of.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the player estimates how much the expectation for the transition to the advantageous state is increased by displaying the expectation suggestion effect that suggests the expectation for the transition to the advantageous state. It becomes possible to further increase the player's expectation for the transition to an advantageous state.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the same members as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment has the same structure as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, but a part of the processing executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 is different. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the sub-control circuit interrupt process shown in FIG. 16 and the effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 19 in the first embodiment are different.

[Sub-control circuit interrupt processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the sub-control circuit interrupt process in the second embodiment. The same step number as that of the sub-control circuit interrupt process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 16 is assigned the same step number, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
As shown in FIG. 28, steps S210 to S212 are the same as the processes in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 18, and after the timer update process in step S212 is completed, the process is transferred to step S300.

In step S300, the effect button operation determination process is performed. In this process, it is determined what kind of operation the player has performed based on the signal output in response to the operation of the sub CPU 201 effect button, and various data are set in the work RAM 203 based on the determination. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S213, and when the command output process of step S213 is completed, the process of returning each register to the address before the interrupt process is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. ..

[Direction button operation judgment processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an effect button operation determination process in the sub-control circuit interrupt process of FIG. 28.
In step S310, the sub CPU 201 stores the signal from the effect button 16 in the work RAM, and performs a process of analyzing the content specified by the operation of the effect button 16. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S311.

In step S311, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 16 specifies the menu screen display for setting the pseudo-ream number, and specifies the menu screen display for the pseudo-ream setting. If it is determined that, the process is moved to step S312. If it is not determined that the menu screen display for setting the pseudo-ream count is specified, the process is moved to step S313.

In step S312, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the data for displaying the menu screen for setting the pseudo-ream number in the work RAM 203. According to the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays a menu screen that allows the player to select from five types of pseudo-ream 0 times to pseudo-ream 4 times. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S313, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 16 specifies the number of pseudo-reams, and if it is determined that the number of pseudo-reams is specified, the sub CPU 201 determines in step S314. Move the process. If it is not determined that the pseudo-ream count is specified, the process is moved to step S315.

In step S314, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the data of the pseudo-ream number of times specified by the player in the work RAM 203. According to the present embodiment, the player can select from five types of pseudo-ream 0 times to pseudo-ream 4 times. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S315, the sub CPU 201 also performs other processes corresponding to the operation of the effect button. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Production pattern determination process]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect pattern determination process in the second embodiment.
In the effect pattern determination process in the second embodiment, in step S240, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of extracting the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, as in the first embodiment. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S241.

In step S241, a process of determining whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. In this process, as in the first embodiment, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the variation pattern designation command includes pseudo-continuous designation data, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S320. If it is not determined that the pseudo-continuous designation data is included, the process is moved to step S246.

In step S320, a process of determining whether or not the player has specified no pseudo-ream is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the player has specified no pseudo-ream based on the data set in the work RAM 203 in step S314 shown in FIG. 29, and the player has designated no pseudo-ream. If it is determined, the process is moved to step S246. If it is not determined that the pseudo-continuous designation data is included, the process is moved to step S242.

In step S242, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of extracting an effect pattern including a pseudo-ream, that is, a pseudo-ream effect pattern in the effect pattern extracted in step S241, as in the first embodiment. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S243.

In step S243, a process of determining a pseudo-continuous effect pattern is performed. In this process, as in the first embodiment, the sub CPU 201 determines the pattern as the effect pattern in the identification symbol game when there is one pseudo-continuous effect pattern extracted in step S242, and in the case of a plurality of cases. Selects one pseudo-continuous effect pattern by a random number lottery or the like, and performs a process of determining the pattern as an effect pattern in the identification symbol game. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S321.

In step S321, a process of determining whether or not the number of pseudo-reams is greater than the number of pseudo-reams specified by the player is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of pseudo-reams in the pseudo-ream effect pattern determined in step S243 is greater than the number of pseudo-reams specified by the player based on the data set in the work RAM 203 in step S314 shown in FIG. Performs the process of determining. If it is determined that the number of pseudo-reams is larger than the number of pseudo-reams specified by the player, the process is transferred to step S322. If it is not determined that the number of pseudo-reams is larger than the number of pseudo-reams specified by the player, the process is transferred to step S244.

In step S322, a process of changing the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of changing the data of the pseudo-ream effect pattern so that the pseudo-ream number in the pseudo-ream effect pattern determined in step S243 becomes the pseudo-ream number specified by the player. Specific examples of this process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S244.

In step S244, a pseudo continuous effect pattern setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined in step S243 or the pseudo-continuous effect pattern changed in step S322 in the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated. In the second embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, when the process of step S244 is completed, the pseudo-continuous number notification effect setting process of step S245 may be performed.

In step S246, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of extracting an effect pattern that does not include a pseudo-ream in the effect pattern extracted in step S240, as in the first embodiment. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S247.

In step S247, a process of determining the effect pattern is performed. In this process, as in the first embodiment, the sub CPU 201 determines the effect pattern extracted in step S246 as one effect pattern in the identification symbol game, and in the case of a plurality of effect patterns, the sub CPU 201 determines the pattern as the effect pattern in the identification symbol game. A process is performed in which one effect pattern is selected by a random number lottery or the like, and the pattern is determined as an effect pattern in the identification symbol game. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S248.

In step S248, the effect pattern setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the effect pattern determined in step S246 in the work RAM 203, as in the first embodiment. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Pseudo-repeated number setting menu screen]
Next, the pseudo-ream number setting menu screen will be described. Based on the menu screen display data set in step S312 of FIG. 29, the pseudo-ream number setting menu 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as shown in FIG. 31.
In the pseudo-ream number setting menu 600, the current setting, the operation method, and the selection item of the maximum pseudo-ream number are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 31, the selection items are "no pseudo-ream", "1 time (pseudo-ream 1 time)", "2 times (pseudo-ream 2 times)", "3 times (pseudo-ream 3 times)". , "4 times (pseudo-ream 4 times)", and 6 items including "cancel". Then, the player operates the effect button 16 to determine the maximum number of pseudo-reams.

[Change of pseudo-continuous production]
According to the second embodiment, when the player selects "4 times" in the pseudo-ream number setting menu 600, the process does not proceed to step S322 of FIG. 30, so that the pseudo-ream effect is changed. I can't.
Here, in step S243 of FIG. 30, for example, when the pseudo-ream (4) is selected as shown in the effect pattern O (FIG. 25), the player selects “1 time” in the pseudo-ream number setting menu 600. If any of "3 times" is selected, the process proceeds to step S322 of FIG.

When the player has selected "3 times" as the maximum number of pseudo-reams, as shown in FIG. 32, the pseudo-ream (1) and the pseudo-ream (2) in the effect pattern O are integrated once. (1), the pseudo-ream (3) in the effect pattern O is switched to the pseudo-ream (2), and the pseudo-ream (4) is switched to the pseudo-ream (3). Specifically, instead of the pseudo-ream (1) and the pseudo-ream (2) in the effect pattern O, the identification symbol 52 is changed to the effect image data in which the identification symbol 52 fluctuates from the start of the pseudo-ream (1) to the end of the pseudo-ream (2). , Pseudo-ren (3) and pseudo-ren (4) are changed to the effect image data of pseudo-ren (2) and pseudo-ren (3).

Similarly, when the player selects "2 times" as the maximum number of pseudo-reams, the pseudo-ream (1), the pseudo-ream (2), and the pseudo-ream (3) in the effect pattern O are integrated. It becomes one pseudo-ream (1), and as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the pseudo-ream (4) in the effect pattern O is switched to the pseudo-ream (2).

Similarly, when the player has selected "1 time" as the maximum number of pseudo-reams, the pseudo-ream (1), the pseudo-ream (2), the pseudo-ream (3), and the pseudo-ream (in the effect pattern O) 4) is integrated into one pseudo-ream (1), and after the pseudo-ream (1) starts and the time from the pseudo-ream (1) to the pseudo-ream (4) in the effect pattern O elapses, Switch to reach. As a result, the effect pattern of the pseudo-ren (4) is switched to the effect pattern of the pseudo-ren (1).

Further, when the player selects "2 times" as the maximum number of pseudo-reams and the number of pseudo-reams is determined to be 3 in step S243 of FIG. 30, for example, the effect shown in FIG. 25. When the pattern N is determined, two of the three pseudo-reams are integrated into one pseudo-ream, resulting in two pseudo-reams as shown in FIG. 33 (a1). Further, when the player selects "1 time" as the maximum number of pseudo-reams, the three pseudo-reams are integrated into one pseudo-ream, and as shown in FIG. 33 (a2), 1 It becomes a pseudo-ream of times.

Further, when the player selects "1 time" as the maximum number of pseudo-reams and the number of pseudo-reams is determined to be 2 in step S243 of FIG. 30, for example, the effect shown in FIG. 25. When the pattern J is determined, the two pseudo-series are integrated into one pseudo-series, and as a result, one pseudo-series is formed as shown in (b1) of FIG. 33.

When the player has selected "no pseudo-ream", the process in step S320 of FIG. 30 determines the effect pattern that does not include the pseudo-ream.

According to the second embodiment configured in this way, a normal pseudo-ream effect display is performed by the operation of the player, or a special pseudo-ream is obtained by removing a specific one effect image display from the normal pseudo-ream effect display. It is possible to select whether to display the effect. In other words, the player can select the number of pseudo-reams. For this reason, instead of displaying the pseudo-continuous effect prepared in advance by the game machine, it is possible to display the pseudo-continuous effect that can raise the expectation of the player, which makes it possible to expect the pseudo-continuous effect. It is possible to maintain the feeling.

Although the second embodiment has been described above, the second embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, according to the second embodiment described above, when the player sets the maximum number of pseudo-reams to 3, the effect display in the temporary stop state at the start of the pseudo-ream (2) in the effect pattern (O) is displayed. It has been excluded. For this reason, the player feels that the time from the pseudo-ream (1) to the start of the pseudo-ream (2) is relatively long, and after the start of the pseudo-ream (2), the pseudo-ream is performed twice in a relatively short time. It feels like it's going on. In other words, the player has a high expectation for a big hit when he / she feels that the pseudo-ren are concentrated in the latter half of the production up to the reach.

However, according to the second embodiment, for example, when the maximum number of pseudo-reams is set to 3, the effect pattern of the pseudo-ream (4) is from the occurrence of the pseudo-ream (1) to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream (2). In addition to the latter half pattern in which the time of is relatively long, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the first half pattern in which the time from the occurrence of the pseudo-ream (1) to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream (2) is relatively short is used. Is also possible. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35, when the maximum number of pseudo-reams is set to 3, the liquid crystal display device 50 is provided with a pseudo-ream type setting menu that allows the player to select either the first half pattern or the second half pattern. It may be displayed and the player may select it.

Specifically, when the liquid crystal display device 50 displays the pseudo-ream number setting menu 600 by operating the effect button 16 by the player and the player sets the maximum pseudo-ream number to 3 times. , As shown in FIG. 35, the pseudo-continuous type setting menu 601 is displayed, and the player operates the effect button 16 to select and determine from one of "first half type", "second half type", and "not specified". When the player selects the "second half type", for example, in the case of the effect pattern (O), the pseudo-ream (2) is excluded, and when the player selects the "first half type", for example. , In the case of the effect pattern (O), the pseudo-ream (3) is excluded. If the player selects "not specified", or if there is no decision operation by the player even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the current setting is inherited as it is.

As a result, when the player selects the "first half type", the fact that the pseudo-ream (3) does not easily occur after the pseudo-ream (2) suggests that there is a high possibility of shifting to the development 4. , The case where the pseudo-ren (2) to the pseudo-ren (3) is short suggests that there is a high possibility of shifting to the development 3. When the player selects the "second half type", the case where the pseudo-ren (1) to the pseudo-ren (2) do not easily occur suggests that there is a high possibility of shifting to the development 4 and the development. This suggests that the possibility of moving to 3 has decreased.
When the player sets the maximum number of pseudo-reams to 2, the player sets the timing of the effect display of the pseudo-ream (2) in the effect pattern (O) as shown in FIG. 34 (b). , Immediately before reach, immediately after pseudo-ream (1), etc.

As described above, in the modified example of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in a series of effect images including the pseudo-ream, one continuous effect image (an image based on the effect pattern including the pseudo-ream effect). By performing a plurality of types of special pseudo-ream effect display according to a specific type of effect image display excluded from (for example, effect display in a temporary stop state of pseudo-ream (2) or pseudo-ream (3)), for example. If you want to know the development destination of the production early, select the "first half type", and if you want to know the development destination of the production later, select the "second half type", which is new for the player. It becomes possible to give an interest.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, the same members as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment has the same structure as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, but a part of the processing executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 is different. Specifically, in the third embodiment, the effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 19 in the first embodiment is different.

[Production pattern determination process]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect pattern determination process according to the third embodiment.
In the effect pattern determination process in the third embodiment, in step S240, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of extracting the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, as in the first embodiment. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S241.

In step S241, a process of determining whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. In this process, as in the first embodiment, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the variation pattern designation command includes pseudo-continuous designation data, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S242. If it is not determined that the pseudo-continuous designation data is included, the processes of steps S246 to S248 are performed as in the first embodiment, and this subroutine is terminated.
In step S242, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of extracting an effect pattern including a pseudo-ream, that is, a pseudo-ream effect pattern in the effect pattern extracted in step S241, as in the first embodiment. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S243.

In step S243, a process of determining a pseudo-continuous effect pattern is performed. In this process, as in the first embodiment, the sub CPU 201 determines the pattern as the effect pattern in the identification symbol game when there is one pseudo-continuous effect pattern extracted in step S242, and in the case of a plurality of cases. Selects one pseudo-continuous effect pattern by a random number lottery or the like, and performs a process of determining the pattern as an effect pattern in the identification symbol game. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S331.

In step S331, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined in step S243 or the pseudo-continuous effect pattern obtained by modifying a part of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern in the work RAM 203. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S332.

In step S332, the pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the effect data for notifying the reliability according to the number of pseudo-reams in the program ROM 202. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the pseudo-continuous number notification effect setting process of step S245 is performed as in the first embodiment, and when this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated. It should be noted that this pseudo-continuous number notification effect setting process can be omitted.

[Pseudo continuous production pattern setting process]
Next, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 37.
As shown in FIG. 37, in step S341, a pseudo-ream number lottery is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining the number of pseudo-reams in the range of 2 to 4 times by a random number lottery. That is, in the second embodiment, the player sets the pseudo-ream number in advance, but in the third embodiment, the game machine side sets the pseudo-ream number. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S342.

In step S342, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of pseudo-reams in the pseudo-ream effect pattern determined in step S243 is greater than the number of pseudo-reams determined in step S341. If it is determined to be large, the process is transferred to step S343, and if it is not determined to be large, the process is transferred to step S344.

In step S343, a process of changing the pseudo continuous effect is performed. In this process, as in step S322 in the second embodiment, the sub CPU 201 combines a plurality of pseudo-reams in a predetermined combination into one pseudo-ream in the plurality of pseudo-reams included in the pseudo-series effect pattern determined in step S243. Perform the process of integrating into. That is, the process of changing the data of the pseudo-ream effect pattern is performed so as to reduce the number of pseudo-reams in the pseudo-ream effect pattern determined in step S243 to the number of pseudo-reams determined in step S341. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores the data of the number of pseudo-reams before the change and the number of pseudo-reams after the change in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S344.

In step S344, a pseudo continuous effect pattern setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined in step S243 or the pseudo-continuous effect pattern changed in step S343 in the work RAM 203. That is, when the data of the pseudo-ream number after the change is stored in the predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203, the pseudo-ream effect pattern changed in step S343 is stored in the work RAM 203, and the predetermined storage of the work RAM 203. When the data of the pseudo-ream number after the change is not stored in the area, the pseudo-ream effect pattern determined in step S243 is stored in the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect setting process]
Next, the pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 38.
In step S351, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-ream effect pattern stored in the work RAM 203 includes a pattern in which a plurality of pseudo-reams are integrated. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the changed pseudo-ream number of data is stored in the predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203, and if it is determined that the data is stored, the process is performed in step S352. If it is not determined that the data is stored, the process is moved to step S354.

In step S352, a production decision lottery is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not to perform the pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect by a random number lottery. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S353.

In step S353, the pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect setting is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 decides to perform the effect determination lottery in step S352, the sub CPU 201 refers to the table for determining the first pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect stored in the program ROM 202, and determines the predetermined work RAM 203. Based on the changed pseudo-ream number of times stored in the storage area, the pseudo-ream reliability notification effect is determined, and the data is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, by the display control process in step S224 in FIG. 17, the effect of displaying the reliability information for each pseudo-ream on the liquid crystal display device 50 is performed. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S354, a production decision lottery is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not to perform the pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect by a random number lottery. Here, the winning probability of the production determination lottery in step S352 is set higher than the winning probability of the production determination lottery in this process. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S355.

In step S355, the pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect setting is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 decides to perform the effect determination lottery in step S352, the sub CPU 201 refers to the table for determining the second pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect stored in the program ROM 202, and determines the predetermined work RAM 203. Based on the number of pseudo-reams stored in the storage area, the pseudo-ream reliability notification effect is determined, and the data is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, by the display control process in step S224 in FIG. 17, the effect of displaying the reliability information for each pseudo-ream on the liquid crystal display device 50 is performed. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

The table for determining the first pseudo-ream reliability notification effect is provided for each effect pattern including at least three pseudo-reams, and the pseudo-ream is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 at the changed number of pseudo-reams. It is stored in association with the reliability values of 1 to pseudo-ream 4. Specifically, for example, the effect pattern O of FIG. 25 is associated with the table for determining the pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect shown in FIG. 39 (a).

As shown in FIG. 39B, the table for determining the second pseudo-ream reliability notification effect is the reliability of the pseudo-ream 1 to the pseudo-ream 4 to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the effect patterns GO to 25 of FIG. The value of the degree is associated and stored.

When the number of pseudo-reams is not changed in the effect pattern O of FIG. 25 (NO in step S351 in FIG. 38), the table for determining the second pseudo-ream reliability notification effect shown in FIG. 39 (b) is referred to. Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays the reliability information for each number of pseudo-reams, such as "pseudo-ream 1: 5%, pseudo-ream 2:10%, pseudo-ream 3:30, pseudo-ream 4:60%". .. When the number of pseudo-reams is changed to 3 in the effect pattern O of FIG. 25, the table for determining the first pseudo-ream reliability notification effect shown in FIG. 39A is referred to, and the liquid crystal display device 50 displays " Pseudo-ream 1: 5%, pseudo-ream 2:10%, pseudo-ream 3:60%, pseudo-ream 4:50% "and the reliability information for each pseudo-ream number is displayed. When the number of pseudo-reams is changed to 2 in the effect pattern O of FIG. 25, the table for determining the first pseudo-ream reliability notification effect shown in FIG. 39A is referred to, and the liquid crystal display device 50 displays " Pseudo-ream 1: 5%, pseudo-ream 2:60%, pseudo-ream 3:30, pseudo-ream 4:50% "and the reliability information for each pseudo-ream number is displayed.

In this way, when the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is changed in step S343, the reliability corresponding to the final pseudo-continuous times in the changed pseudo-continuous pattern is set to be the highest numerical value, and the step. When the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is not changed in S343, the reliability corresponding to the final pseudo-continuous rotation is set to be the highest numerical value. It should be noted that other pseudo-ream counts can be set as appropriate. According to the present embodiment, when the number of pseudo-reams is 2 as in the effect pattern L, or when the number of pseudo-reams is changed from 4 to 2 in the effect pattern O, the number of pseudo-reams is 3 times. Alternatively, since it is not four times, the reliability when the number of pseudo-reams is three or four is set lower than when the number of pseudo-reams is two. This makes it possible to impress the player that it is advantageous that the number of pseudo-reams is not 3 or 4 times.

[Explanation of production screen]
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 40, an example is taken in the case where the number of pseudo-reams is changed from 4 times to 2 times in the effect pattern O of FIG.

FIG. 40A is an example of an effect screen showing the state after the start of fluctuation in the three identification symbols 52 for effect, and is a liquid crystal display device when the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b is won. Three identification symbols 52 for effect displayed in the display area 51 of 50 are displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when a temporary stop is performed in a stop display mode (for example, serial numbers such as 1, 2, and 3) that is a condition for generating a pseudo-ream, the rectangular display area 51 A right triangle piece image 501a is placed on the right side.

Further, when the three identification symbols 52 for production are in the temporarily stopped state, the number of pseudo-reams of "pseudo-ream 1: 5%, pseudo-ream 2:60%, pseudo-ream 3:30, pseudo-ream 4:50%" The reliability information 701 is displayed for each, and the identification symbol 52 revariates as shown in FIG. 40 (c) while maintaining the display of the piece image 501a and the reliability information 701. After seeing this, the player wants the pseudo-ren to end in pseudo-ren 2 and move to reach without continuing.

The display of the reliability information 701 was erased as shown in FIG. 41 (a) after a lapse of a predetermined time, and then the three identification symbols 52 for the effect were temporarily stopped in the stop display mode which is the condition for generating the pseudo-ream. In this case, a right-angled triangular piece image 501b is arranged at the lower left of the display area 51. At this point, the player can easily grasp that the pseudo-ream has been performed twice by displaying the piece images 501a and 501b and the two piece images 501. After that, after the reach state is reached, the process shifts to the development effect, and the three identification symbols 52 for the effect are stopped, so that the player can identify whether or not it is a big hit.

Immediately after the three identification symbols 52 for effect are re-changed from the temporarily stopped state, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the character information 702 that "it is hotter if it is not continuous" is displayed above the display area 51. By displaying it, it may be suggested again that the player is more likely to be a big hit if the pseudo-ream does not continue.

According to the third embodiment configured as described above, the smaller the number of consecutive pseudo-continuous production displays, the higher the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state, and the transition to an advantageous gaming state may occur. Since the information regarding the probability is notified by the information notification means in a mode corresponding to each continuous number of times of the pseudo-continuous effect display, the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state is not constant depending on the number of times of the pseudo-continuous effect display, and the player is notified. On the other hand, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-continuous production display to an advantageous gaming state.

Further, according to the third embodiment, the player is taught the correspondence relationship between the continuous number of times of the pseudo-continuous production display and the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state before the pseudo-continuous production display is performed. By performing the pseudo-continuous production display based on the correspondence relationship, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display.

Further, according to the third embodiment, after the pseudo continuous effect display is performed, the player is taught the correspondence relationship between the continuous number of times of the pseudo continuous effect display and the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state. By performing the pseudo-continuous production display based on the correspondence relationship, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display.

Although the third embodiment has been described above, the third embodiment is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, when the number of pseudo-reams is changed from 4 to 2 in the effect pattern O of FIG. 25, as shown in FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (d), after performing up to 3 pseudo-reams, As shown in FIG. 42 (e), after performing an effect of returning the time such as a rewind effect, the state may be changed from the state of two pseudo-series to the reach state again. In other words, the image data ROM 211 includes the image data for displaying the patterns of FIGS. 42 (b) to 42 (f) as the image data of the pseudo-ream that integrates the pseudo-ream (2) and the pseudo-ream (3). Is also good. As a result, it is possible to re-improve the hobby that has been reduced by performing up to three pseudo-reams by rewinding. In this way, it becomes possible to maintain the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, the same members as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment has the same structure as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, but a part of the processing executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 is different. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the command analysis process shown in FIG. 18 and the effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 19 in the first embodiment are different.

[Command analysis processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process according to the fourth embodiment.
The command analysis process in the fourth embodiment is obtained by adding the processes of steps S356 to S358 described later to the command analysis process of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
In FIG. 43, the processes of steps S230 to S236 are the same as the command analysis processes of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 18, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. In step S234, when it is determined that the sub CPU 201 has not received the derived symbol designation command (NO in step S234), the process is transferred to step S356.

In step S356, a process of determining whether or not a symbol stop command has been received is performed. In this process, as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes the symbol stop command, and determines that the symbol stop command is included. The process is transferred to step S357, and when it is determined that the symbol stop command is not included, the process is transferred to step S236.

In step S357, a process of setting the data for displaying the effect of the end of the pseudo-continuous in the work RAM 203 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the pseudo-ream has been performed in the effect display immediately before receiving the symbol stop command, and only when it is determined that the pseudo-ream has been performed, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 50. A process of storing data in the work RAM 203 for causing the 51 to display the effect of the end of the pseudo-continuous operation is performed. As the effect display indicating the end of the pseudo-ream, the pseudo-ream end effect image 710 composed of the character information "pseudo-recovery?" Shown in FIG. 46 (e) corresponds. Then, by the display control process of step S224 in FIG. 17, while the three identification symbols 52 for effect are stopped in the liquid crystal display device 50, the effect display indicating the end of the pseudo-continuous operation is performed. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S358.

In step S358, the sub CPU 201 also performs other processes corresponding to the symbol stop command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Production pattern determination process]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect pattern determination process according to the fourth embodiment.
In the effect pattern determination process of the fourth embodiment, the pseudo-continuous number notification effect setting process of step S245 in the effect pattern determination process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 19 is different. Since the other processes are the same as the effect pattern determination process of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

[Pseudo-repeated number notification effect setting process]
Next, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 45.
As shown in FIG. 45, in step S361, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved items is two or more is performed. In this process, in the variable pattern storage area (1) to the variable pattern storage area (4), the sub CPU 201 stores data in at least two storage areas, the variable pattern storage area (1) and the variable pattern storage area (2). Determine if it is stored. If it is determined that the number of reserved pieces is 2 or more, the process is transferred to step S362, and if it is not determined that the number of reserved items is 2 or more, the process is transferred to step S368.

In step S362, a process of determining whether or not the previous effect pattern includes a pseudo-ream and is a loss without reach is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 is based on the data of the immediately preceding variable pattern storage area based on the result of pre-reading the data stored in the variable pattern storage area (1) to the variable pattern storage area (4). It is determined whether or not the set effect pattern is a pattern that includes a pseudo-ream and is lost without reach. Here, if it is determined that the loss includes the pseudo-ream and there is no reach, the process is transferred to step S363, and if it is not determined that the loss includes the pseudo-ream and there is no reach, the process is performed in step S368. To move.

In step S363, a pseudo-continuous revival lottery is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not to perform a pseudo-series revival effect in which the pseudo-series executed in the previous effect pattern is inherited by the pseudo-series included in the effect pattern set in the process of step S244. Perform a random number lottery to decide. In this random number lottery, the winning probability may be changed according to the jackpot reliability of the effect pattern set in the process of step S244. For example, the higher the jackpot reliability is, the higher the winning probability may be. As a result, the player will see the pseudo-continuous production that has been revived while raising the expectation for the big hit by seeing the pseudo-continuous production. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S364.

In step S364, the sub CPU performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the random number lottery executed in step S363 is a winning, and if it is determined that the result is a winning, the process is transferred to the step S365 and the determination is that the winning. If not, the process is moved to step S368.

In step S365, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the number of pseudo-reams in the pseudo-ream pattern included in the previous effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S366.

In step S366, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the pseudo-continuous resurrection notification data in the work RAM 203. The pseudo-ream number notification data for pseudo-recovery is displayed at the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 52, and the last re-variation display in the pseudo-renewal effect of the previous identification symbol 52 is displayed to the player as if it was revived. It is the data to execute the effect display to be shown. This effect display shows the pseudo-ream number (pseudo-ream number) in the variation of the character information (suggested image 712) of "pseudo-ream twice added" and the previous identification symbol 52 of "x1" shown in FIG. 46 (f). Information 56) is applicable. The number of additional pseudo-reams shown in FIG. 46 (f) is set within the range of the number of pseudo-reams in the pseudo-ream effect pattern set in the process of step S244. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S367.

In step S367, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the pseudo-ream number notification data for pseudo-recovery in the work RAM 203. The pseudo-ream number notification data for pseudo-recovery is the pseudo-ream number (pseudo-ream number information 56 (FIG. 46)) at the timing of performing the pseudo-ream when the effect of the pseudo-ream effect pattern set in the process of step S244 is executed. Reference)) is the data for displaying. The pseudo-ream count is a value obtained by adding the pseudo-ream number executed in the variation of the previous identification symbol 52 to the pseudo-ream number in the pseudo-ream effect pattern. Then, by the display control process in step S224 in FIG. 17, every time the three identification symbols 52 for effect are temporarily stopped in the liquid crystal display device 50, an effect of displaying the pseudo-ream number is performed. For example, if the number of pseudo-reams executed in the variation of the previous identification symbol 52 is 1, "x2" at the timing when the first temporary stop is performed according to the pseudo-ream effect pattern set in the process of step S244. At the timing when the second temporary stop is performed, an effect display such as "x3" is performed to add "+1" to the original number of pseudo-reams. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S368, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the pseudo-continuous number notification data in the work RAM 203. The pseudo-ream number notification data displays the pseudo-ream number (pseudo-ream number information 56 (see FIG. 46)) at the timing of performing the pseudo-ream when the effect of the pseudo-ream effect pattern set in the process of step S244 is executed. It is the data to make it. Then, by the display control process in step S224 in FIG. 17, every time the three identification symbols 52 for effect are temporarily stopped in the liquid crystal display device 50, an effect of displaying the pseudo-ream number is performed. For example, according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern set in the process of step S244, an effect display such as "x1" is displayed at the timing when the first temporary stop is performed, and "x2" is displayed at the timing when the second temporary stop is performed. Will be done. That is, there is addition in the process of step S367, but there is no addition in the process of step S368. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Explanation of production screen]
FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a transition of the effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 46, there are two start port prizes (balls entering the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b) during the fluctuation of the three identification symbols 52 for the effect, and both of these two times are pseudo-reams. Is taken as an example. In the production based on the first start opening prize, one pseudo-ream is performed, and in the production based on the second start opening prize, three pseudo-reams are performed.

As shown in FIG. 46 (a), when the start opening winning is twice while the three identification symbols 52 for effect displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 are variablely displayed, the display area Two reserved symbols 55 are displayed on 51. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), after the three identification symbols 52 for effect are in the stopped display state, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the number of reserved symbols 55 is reduced by one, and 3 The variable display of the two identification symbols 52 is started. After a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation display, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), the three identification symbols 52 are temporarily stopped, and the pseudo-ream number information 56 for notifying the pseudo-ream number of "x1". Is displayed in the display area 51. After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), the three identification symbols 52 revariate. At this time, the display of the pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x1" is maintained. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), the three identification symbols 52 are in the stop display state.

At this time, since the stop display mode of the identification symbol 52 is not a stop display mode in which consecutive numbers are continuous, such as "123" and "234", the player can know that the pseudo-ream has ended. When the three identification symbols 52 are stopped, the pseudo-ream number information 56 disappears from the display area 51 once, and the pseudo-ream end effect image 710 "Pseudo-recovery?" Is displayed. Further, the player can clearly see that the pseudo-ream has ended and can also be revived by looking at the pseudo-ream end effect image 710 asking "Pseudo-renewal?". In this way, the stop display mode of the identification symbol 52 is not a stop display mode in which consecutive numbers are continuous, such as "123" and "234", and a pseudo-continuous end effect image such as "pseudo-continuous revival?" The effect display of 710 is an example of a pseudo continuous end effect display.

As shown in FIG. 46 (f), after the three identification symbols 52 are in the stopped display state, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), the number of reserved symbols 55 is reduced by one, and the three identification symbols 52 The variable display is started. Here, at the same time as the variation display of the identification symbol 52 is started, the pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x1" is displayed in the display area 51, and the suggestion image 712 of "adding two pseudo-reams" is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), the derivation display based on the first start winning prize is completed, the derivation display based on the next second start winning prize is started, and at the same time, the pseudo-ream number of "x1" is started. Since the information 56 and the suggestion image 712 of "adding the pseudo-ream twice" are displayed, it seems to the player as if the pseudo-ream production is revived. Moreover, the suggestion image 712 notifies the player that the pseudo-ream continues two more times.

After that, the suggestion image 712 disappears from the display area 51, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 46 (h), the three identification symbols 52 are temporarily stopped, and the pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x2" is entered. Is displayed in the display area 51. After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (i), the variable display of the three identification symbols 52 is started, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the three identification symbols 52 are temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 46 (j). At the same time, the pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x3" is displayed in the display area 51. After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (k), when the variable display of the three identification symbols 52 is started, the suggestion image 712 of "adding one pseudo-ream" is displayed. The suggestion image 712 notifies the player that the pseudo-ream continues once more. In the example shown in FIG. 46, since the pseudo-ream is performed three times based on the effect pattern, the additional display by the suggestion image 712 is possible up to a total of three times. As shown in FIG. 46, the display of the suggestion image 712 can be divided into a plurality of times as long as it is up to three times. This makes it possible for the player to expect that the number of pseudo-reams will be added each time the pseudo-ream continues.

Further, after the lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 46 (l), the three identification symbols 52 are temporarily stopped, and the pseudo-ream number information 56 for notifying the pseudo-ream number of “x4” is displayed in the display area 51. Is displayed in. After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (m), when the variable display of the three identification symbols 52 is started, the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 46 (n) after a lapse of a predetermined time. At this point, the player knows that the pseudo-ream has ended. As described above, the effect display in which the identification symbol 52 is the reach display mode is an example of the pseudo continuous end effect display. Then, after performing the reach effect and the development effect, as shown in FIG. 46 (o), the three identification symbols 52 are in the stop display state.

According to the fourth embodiment configured as described above, in the pseudo continuous effect display, when a predetermined condition (two or more reserved balls and the pseudo continuous effect is continuous) is satisfied, a pseudo continuous effect is displayed. After the continuous end effect display is performed, the pseudo continuous revival effect display is performed. As a result, it is possible to give a player who is disappointed that the pseudo-ream effect display has ended once, the joy that the pseudo-renewal effect display has been revived by performing the pseudo-recovery effect display. Even if the pseudo-ream end effect display is performed once, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that the pseudo-ream effect display will be restored, and the player will be interested in the pseudo-ream effect display. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of maintaining a feeling of expectation for a transition from a pseudo-continuous production display to an advantageous gaming state while maintaining the level.

Further, according to the fourth embodiment, the pre-reading result of the information stored in the reserved storage means (variable pattern storage area (1) to variable pattern storage area (4) of the work RAM 203) is stored in the reserved storage means. When the pseudo continuous effect display is performed in the variable display of the symbol based on the previous lottery result, the last in the pseudo continuous effect display based on the previous lottery result in the variable display of the symbol based on the next lottery result stored in the hold storage means. The revariable display of can be restored. In this way, by performing the pseudo-continuous end effect display and the pseudo-continuous revival effect display, it is possible to perform continuous pseudo-continuous effect display, and the player who is disappointed once the pseudo-continuous end effect display is performed. On the other hand, it becomes possible to provide the joy of the revival of the pseudo-continuous production display in a timely manner.

Further, according to the fourth embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect display is restored, and a suggestion image suggesting the number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous effect display based on the next lottery result is displayed. It is possible to make the player feel as if the number of variable displays was added. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with the joy of adding the number of pseudo-reams.

Although the fourth embodiment has been described above, the fourth embodiment is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, according to the fourth embodiment described above, the only pattern of loss including the pseudo-ream and without reach is the effect pattern G (see FIG. 25), and the maximum number of pseudo-reams is the effect pattern O (see FIG. 25). ) Is four times. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the display of the maximum number in the suggested image 712 is “x5”. However, the effect pattern is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and includes, for example, an effect pattern in which the identification symbol 52 stops without reaching by performing the pseudo-ream 1 and the pseudo-ream 2 after the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 52. You may. In this case, the display of the maximum number in the suggested image 712 is "x6".

Further, according to the fourth embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), after the three identification symbols 52 for effect are in the stopped display state, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), “ The pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x1" is displayed in the display area 51, but instead, the pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x2" may be displayed in the display area 51. That is, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), the case where the identification symbol 52 is stopped may be treated as if it were a part of a pseudo-ream. Further, after that, each time the temporary stop display state due to the pseudo-ream effect is reached, the number of pseudo-reams may be increased by "+1" such as "x3", "x4", ... .. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that the pseudo-continuous effect has been continued for a long time from the derived display of the previous identification symbol 52.

In addition, when the number of holds is 3, the first hold is pseudo-ream 2 times, the second hold is no pseudo-ream, and the third hold is pseudo-ream 3 times, the identification symbol 52 based on the second hold At the start of the fluctuation of the identification symbol 52, the pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x2" is displayed in the display area 51, and further, at the start of the fluctuation of the identification symbol 52 based on the third hold, together with the pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x2". , The suggestion image 712 of "adding three pseudo-reams" may be displayed.

In step S362 shown in FIG. 45 in the above-described fourth embodiment, the condition that the pseudo-ream is included is removed, and the pseudo-recovery lottery is performed even when the pseudo-ream is not performed in the production in the previous derived display. To be done. Then, when the pseudo-continuous revival lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), after the three identification symbols 52 for production are in the stopped display state, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), " The pseudo-ream number information 56 of "x1" may be displayed in the display area 51. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that the start of the fluctuation of the identification symbol 52 is the start of the pseudo-continuous production.

In addition, when the pseudo-ream (3) ends, at the start of the fluctuation of the identification symbol 52 due to the next hold, the pseudo-ream revival effect is displayed and the pseudo-ream (2) effect is displayed to simulate one time. On condition that the number of reams is reduced, the effect display may be such that the pseudo reams are revived and continued.

In addition, a display mode in which a player participation game is played, the number of additions is accumulated, and the number of additions is subtracted when the game is revived by the pseudo-continuous effect display by pre-reading is also conceivable.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The fifth embodiment is the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 18, and a part of the processing is added to the command analysis process shown in FIG. The same members or processes as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 18 are designated by the same reference numerals or step numbers, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. The process of monitoring the remaining balls in the large winning opening shown in step S66 of FIG. 10 will also be described in detail.

[Great winning mouth residual ball monitoring process]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the flow of the large winning mouth residual ball monitoring process executed in the first embodiment and the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 47, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the monitoring of the remaining ball in the winning opening (step S1061), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. (Step S1062). In this process, when the control state flag is a value indicating the remaining ball monitoring in the winning opening and the waiting time timer is determined to be "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S1063. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 does not determine that the value indicates the remaining ball monitoring in the winning opening, or does not determine that the waiting time timer is "0", the present subroutine is terminated. To do.

In step S1063, it is determined whether or not the specific area has passed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a predetermined detection signal supplied from the count sensor 113 between the time when the large winning opening 418 is opened and the time when this process is executed, and based on this, the main CPU 101 determines. If it is determined that the specific area has passed, the process is transferred to step S1064, and if it is not determined that the specific area has passed, the process is transferred to step S1067.

In step S1064, it is determined whether or not the number of times the large winning opening is opened is equal to or greater than the set number of times (for example, 10 or 16). In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the value read from the large winning opening opening counter is equal to or greater than the set number of times, the process is transferred to step S1067, and the large winning opening opening number is determined to be equal to or greater than the set number of times. If no determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1065.

In step S1065, the main CPU 101 executes a process of setting a value (06) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 101 executes a process of setting the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer (step S1066). When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, in step S1067, the main CPU 101 executes a process of setting a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 101 executes a process of setting the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the storage area of the main RAM 103 that functions as a waiting time timer (step S1068). Further, the main CPU 101 executes a process of setting the jackpot end interval command in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S1069). The jackpot end interval command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S14 of the main CPU 101. The sub-control circuit 200 can grasp that the jackpot end interval is started by receiving the jackpot end interval command. When the process of step S1069 is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

Next, the command analysis process in the fifth embodiment will be described.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process in the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 48 is obtained by adding the processes of steps S1236 to S1241 to the command analysis process in the first embodiment shown in FIG.

In FIG. 48, steps S231 to S236 are the same as the processes in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 18, so the description thereof will be omitted. If the sub CPU 201 determines in step S234 that the command received from the main control circuit 100 does not include the derived symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1237. When the process of step S235 is completed, the process is transferred to step S1236.
In step S1236, the sub CPU 201 performs the variation number storage process. This process will be described later. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S1237, a process of determining whether or not a launch ball command has been received is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the launch ball command has been received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1238 and determines that the launch ball command is not included. If it is determined, the process is transferred to step S1240.
In step S1238, the sub CPU 201 performs a firing ball number storage process. This process will be described later. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S1240, a process of determining whether or not a jackpot end interval command has been received is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the jackpot end interval command has been received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1241 and receives the jackpot end interval command. If no determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1243.

In step S1241, the ending setting process at the end of the big hit is performed. The details of this process will be described later, but the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing data for instructing the creation of the ending image at the end of the big hit in the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S1242.

In step S1242, the sub CPU 201 stops the timer started in the process of step S1248 described later, and also resets (sets the timer value to 0). When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S1243, a process of determining whether or not a jackpot end command has been received is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 201 determines that the jackpot end command has been received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1244 and does not determine that the jackpot end command has been received. If so, the process is transferred to step S1246.

In step S1244, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of initializing the fluctuation number counter and the launch ball number counter. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S1245.

In step S1245, a process of turning off the fluctuation number setting flag and the firing ball number setting flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores a value in which the fluctuation number setting flag and the launch ball number setting flag are turned off in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203 to function as the fluctuation number setting flag and the launch ball number setting flag. Do. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S1246, a process of determining whether or not a game state command has been received is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 201 determines that the game state command has been received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1247 and does not determine that the game state command has been received. If so, the process is transferred to step S237.

In step S1247, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the time saving flag included in the data of the game state command is "1", and determines that the value of the time saving flag is "1" (time saving state). In the case of), this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the value of the time saving flag is "1" (in the case of the non-time saving state), the process is moved to step S1248.

In step S1248, a process of starting the timer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of adding and updating the same value to a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203 that functions as a timer at regular time intervals. That is, according to the fifth embodiment, the timer is started when the first player launches the game ball after the game hall is opened, or when the game shifts to the normal game state after the jackpot game state ends. .. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S237, processing corresponding to the received other command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process corresponding to a command other than the variation pattern designation command and the derived symbol designation command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Variation count memory processing]
Next, the variation number storage process executed in step S1236 of FIG. 48 will be described with reference to FIG. 49.

In step S1250, a process of determining whether or not the fluctuation number setting flag is on is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a value to be turned on is stored in the storage area of the work RAM 203 that functions as the fluctuation number setting flag, and when it is determined that the fluctuation number setting flag is on. Ends this subroutine. If it is not determined that the fluctuation number setting flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1251.

In step S1251, a process of determining whether or not the timer is stopped is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the timer is in the stopped state, in other words, whether or not the timer is in the started state by the process of step S1248. If it is determined that the timer is stopped, the subroutine is terminated, and if it is not determined that the timer is stopped, the process is moved to step S1252.

In step S1252, a process of adding "1" to the value of the fluctuation count counter is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of adding +1 to the value stored in the storage area of the work RAM 203 that functions as the fluctuation count counter. That is, the fluctuation count counter counts the number of fluctuations when the game shifts to the normal gaming state (low probability state and non-time saving state) after the jackpot game ends. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S1253.

In step S1253, a process of determining whether or not the timer value exceeds the set time is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 201 determines that the value of the timer started in step S1245 exceeds the set time (for example, 1 minute), the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1254 and does not determine that the set number of balls has been exceeded. In that case, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S1254, a process of storing the number of fluctuations is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the value counted by the fluctuation count counter in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S1255.

In step S1255, a process of turning on the variation number setting flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing an ON value in the storage area of the work RAM 203 that functions as the fluctuation number setting flag. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Launched ball number memory processing]
Next, the launch ball number storage process executed in step S1238 of FIG. 48 will be described with reference to FIG. 50.

In step S1260, a process of determining whether or not the launch ball number setting flag is on is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not an ON value is stored in the storage area of the work RAM 203 that functions as the launch ball number setting flag, and determines that the launch ball number setting flag is on. In that case, this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the launch ball number setting flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1261.

In step S1261, a process of determining whether or not the timer is stopped is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the timer is in the stopped state, in other words, whether or not the timer is in the started state by the process of step S1248. If it is determined that the timer is stopped, the subroutine is terminated, and if it is not determined that the timer is stopped, the process is moved to step S1262.

In step S1262, a process of adding "1" to the value of the launch ball counter is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of adding +1 to the value stored in the storage area of the work RAM 203 that functions as a firing ball number counter. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S1263.

In step S1263, a process of determining whether or not the timer value exceeds the set time is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 201 determines that the value of the timer started in step S1248 exceeds the set time (for example, 1 minute), the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1264 and does not determine that the set number of balls has been exceeded. In that case, this subroutine is terminated. When it is determined that the value of the timer started in step S1248 exceeds the set time (for example, 1 minute), the timer may be stopped and the timer may be reset in the process of step S1242.

In step S1264, a process of storing the number of launched balls is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the value counted by the launch ball counter in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S1265.

In step S1265, a process of turning on the launch ball number setting flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing an ON value in the storage area of the work RAM 203 that functions as a launch ball number setting flag. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Ending setting process]
Next, the ending setting process executed in step S1241 of FIG. 48 will be described with reference to FIG. 51.

In step S1271, a process of setting the lottery ratio is performed based on the number of fluctuations and the number of shot balls. In this process, the sub CPU 201 calculates the number of fluctuations per 100 balls based on the number of fluctuations and the number of shot balls stored in the work RAM 203, and is shown in FIG. 52 based on the calculation result. The process of setting the range of the random number value used for the lottery for determining the content of the ending display is performed with reference to the ending determination table. When the process of step S1271 is completed, the process is transferred to step S1272.

[Ending decision table]
FIG. 52 is an example of a table showing a range of random numbers used in a lottery for determining the content of the ending display. According to the fifth embodiment, this table is used to determine the character color of "battle end" in the ending display shown in FIG. 53 by lottery. The text color of "Battle End" is determined from one of blue, green, red, and rainbow colors.

As shown in FIG. 52, when the number of fluctuations is less than 5, the blue lottery probability is 70%, the green lottery probability is 20%, the red lottery probability is 10%, and the rainbow lottery probability is 0%. As shown above, the random values are distributed. When the number of fluctuations is 5 or more and less than 5.5, the blue lottery probability is 60%, the green lottery probability is 20%, the red lottery probability is 20%, and the rainbow lottery probability is 20%. Random values are distributed. When the number of fluctuations is 5.5 or more and less than 6, the blue lottery probability is 50%, the green lottery probability is 20%, the red lottery probability is 28%, and the rainbow lottery probability is 2%. Random values are distributed. When the number of fluctuations is 6 or more, the random numbers are distributed so that the blue lottery probability is 40%, the green lottery probability is 20%, the red lottery probability is 30%, and the rainbow lottery probability is 10%. Has been done. That is, in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that tends to win a prize in the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b is red in the character color of "battle end" in the ending display shown in FIG. 53. And rainbows are more likely to appear.

Returning to FIG. 51, in step S1272, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of performing a lottery for determining the ending effect. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S1273.

In step S1273, the sub CPU 201 determines the ending effect based on the lottery result, and performs a process of setting the ending effect data in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203. Then, in the display control process of step S224 shown in FIG. 17, the sub CPU 201 has the work RAM 203 in step S1273 from among a plurality of “battle end” effect image display data stored in the image data ROM 211 having different colors. The data specified by the data set in is read out, an ending effect image is created, and a process of displaying the effect on the liquid crystal display device 50 is performed. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

That is, according to the fifth embodiment, when shifting from the jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), the ending is based on the number of fluctuations in the set time (for example, 1 minute) from the start of the normal gaming state. Is determined, and when the game shifts from the jackpot game state to the time saving state, the ending is determined based on the number of fluctuations in the set time (for example, 1 minute) after the time saving state ends and the normal game state starts. ..

As the initial value of the fluctuation number counter, a value obtained by subtracting the number of reserved pieces before the end of the big hit game state may be set. For example, if there are a total of 6 hold information for the special figures 1 and 2 before the jackpot game state ends, the initial value of the fluctuation count counter may be set to "-6". good. This makes it possible to match the value of the fluctuation number counter with the number of winnings to the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b after the jackpot game state ends, and the lottery for determining the ending can be performed more accurately. It will be possible to do.

[Explanation of production screen]
FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 53A is an example of the effect screen displayed during the round game in the jackpot game state, and the round number information 800 and the characters 801a and 801b are displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. Has been done. According to the fifth embodiment, a production image in which the character 801a and the character 801b fight during the round game is displayed, and when the character 801a wins, the player is notified that the high probability state is reached after the jackpot game state ends. Then, when the character 801a is defeated, the player is notified that the high probability state is not reached after the jackpot game state ends.

FIGS. 53 (b) and 53 (c) show the ending screen after all the round games are finished, and the character information 802 of "battle end" is displayed. FIG. 53 (b) shows the case where the character 801a wins, and FIG. 53 (c) shows the case where the character 801a is defeated. In FIG. 53 (b), when the character color of the character information 802 is "blue", the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the player is playing the game by visually recognizing the character color is in the normal gaming state. In the above, it can be understood that the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b tends to be relatively difficult to win a prize. Further, when the character color of the character information 802 is "green" or "red", the player can use the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414a or the second in the normal gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the player is playing the game. It can be seen that the starting port 414b tends to be relatively easy to win a prize. Further, in FIG. 53 (c), when the character color of the character information 802 is "rainbow", the player can see that the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which he / she is playing is in the normal gaming state, and the first starting port 414a Alternatively, it can be seen that the second starting port 414b tends to win a prize.

This makes it possible to give the player a chance to decide whether or not to continue the game after the end of the big hit game state or the end of the time saving state. For example, in FIG. 53 (b), when the character color of the character information 802 is "blue", it is possible to give the player the consciousness to end the game when the high probability state ends. .. Further, when the ending is as shown in FIG. 53 (c), it tends to be easy to win a prize in the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b, so that the player should be conscious of continuing the game. Becomes possible.

According to the fifth embodiment configured as described above, a big hit lottery is performed by the lottery means (main CPU 101) with the start winning prizes in the first starting port 414a and the second starting port 414b as an opportunity, and this lottery is performed. Not only the effect image is displayed according to the result, but also the effect image is displayed according to the relationship between the number of game balls fired after being initialized by the initialization means and the number of times the symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new selection method of the effect image display, and the monotonousness of the effect image display can be eliminated. Specifically, according to the fifth embodiment, by changing the color of the dialogue (for example, the character information 802 of the battle result) in the ending effect at the end of the big hit game, the pachinko machine during the game is given to the player. It is possible to perform an effect display suggesting whether or not 1 tends to be easy to win a start. This makes it possible for the player to give information when selecting whether to continue or end the game as it is.

Although the fifth embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the configuration of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above. For example, in the fifth embodiment described above, the number of fluctuations is stored (step S1236 in FIG. 48), the number of launched balls is stored (step S1238 in FIG. 48), the number of fluctuations and the number of launched balls are initialized (step 48 in FIG. 48). S1244) is performed in the sub control circuit 200, but these processes may be performed in the main control circuit 100.

Specifically, for example, the number of shot balls and the number of fluctuations of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 when the first player plays for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) after the game hall is opened by the main CPU 101. Alternatively, the number of shot balls and the number of fluctuations of the special figures 1 and 2 when the player plays a game for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) in the normal game state after the end of the big hit game state are stored in the main RAM 103. Then, in step S14 shown in FIG. 6, data on the number of launched balls and the number of fluctuations is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 as an ending effect designation command. After transmission, the main CPU 101 initializes the number of shot balls and the number of fluctuations.

In the command analysis process (step S222 of FIG. 17), the sub CPU 201 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the ending effect designation command has 100 launch balls based on the data of the number of launch balls and the number of fluctuations included in the ending effect designation command. The number of fluctuations in the sphere is calculated by calculation and stored in the work RAM 203. Then, at the end of the jackpot game, the sub CPU 201 reads a line (for example, character information 802 called a battle result) corresponding to the number of fluctuations in the number of launched balls stored in the work RAM 203 from the image data ROM 211 to produce an ending effect. It is created and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50.

With this configuration, it is possible to display to the player an effect suggesting whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the game tends to easily start and win a prize.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 60. The members having the same functions or the same functions as the members in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 27 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, the same processes as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 to 19 are assigned the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 54 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 40 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 54, a central accessory 430 is arranged in place of the accessory constituting the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4). The ordinary electric accessory 415 is arranged on the lower right side of the game area 41. Further, as the special symbol display device 421, two are provided, a special symbol display device 421a and a special symbol display device 421b.

The central accessory 430 has a ball entry port 430a into which a game ball can enter, a first guide path 430b having a first start port winning ball sensor 116a, and a second guide path having a second starting port winning ball sensor 116b. It is provided with a 430c and a distribution member 431 that distributes the path to which the game ball passing through the entry port 430a is directed to either the first guide path 430b or the second guide path 430c. The distribution member 431 has a function of alternately switching between the first guide path 430b and the second guide path 430c each time the game ball passes through. That is, the first guideway 430b and the second guideway 430c perform the same functions as the first starting port 414a and the second starting port 414b in the first embodiment. For convenience of the following description, the opening for receiving the game ball on the upstream side of the first guideway 430b is referred to as a first starting port 414a, and the opening for receiving the game ball on the upstream side of the second guideway 430c is referred to as a second starting port 414b. I will decide. That is, in the sixth embodiment, there are two second start ports 414b, but no matter which second start port 414b the game ball enters, the game ball is the second start port winning ball sensor 116b. Pass through. The special symbol display device 421a performs the derivation display of the first special symbol based on the start winning prize to the first starting port 414a. The special symbol display device 421b performs the derivation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning prize to the second starting port 414b. Therefore, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed at the same time.

Only the (so-called right-handed) game ball driven into the right side area of the game area 41 can enter the second starting port 414b of the ordinary electric accessory 415.

Since the other configurations of the other game board 40 are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the special figure 1 lottery may shift to the small hit game state, but the special figure 2 lottery shifts to the small hit game state. There is no such thing. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b), the small hit game state may be entered in both the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery.

Further, in the first embodiment, the time may be shortened after the end of the big hit game state, but in the sixth embodiment, in addition to that, the number of fluctuations is changed only after the end of the small hit game state by the special figure 1 lottery. Is shortened until the predetermined number of times is reached. The state after the end of the small hit game state by the special figure 1 lottery will be referred to as a special time saving state.

In the special time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is set shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state. Specifically, comparing the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that is likely to be selected when the special figure 1 lottery is lost in the non-time saving state and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that is likely to be selected when the special figure 2 lottery is lost. , Special figure 2 The fluctuation time in the lottery is set longer. On the other hand, in the special time saving state, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that is easily selected when the special figure 1 lottery is lost is the same as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that is easily selected when the special figure 2 lottery is lost. It is set. In addition, when the special figure 2 lottery shifts to the small hit game state, after the small hit game state ends, the game state up to that point is taken over without shifting to the special time saving state.

[System timer interrupt processing]
According to the sixth embodiment, the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is executed as in the first embodiment, but in the sixth embodiment, in the command output process (see FIG. 6) in step S14. Data indicating the value of the special time saving state fluctuation counter described later is supplied to the sub-control circuit 200.

[Big hit random number judgment table]
The jackpot random number determination table used in the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 55. In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the jackpot random number determination table used for the jackpot determination by the special figure 1 lottery is the same as the jackpot random number determination table in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 20 (a). You are using a table. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port) used for the jackpot determination by the special figure 2 lottery has a probability variation flag “0” (non-probability variation state) as shown in FIG. 55 (b). In the case of), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value “777-943” (width 167), and the loss determination value data is associated with the other random number values. Further, in the jackpot random number determination table (second start port), when the probability variation flag is "1" (probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value "777-1277" (width 500). Loss judgment value data is associated with random numbers other than this. As described above, in the sixth embodiment, when the second starting port 414b is won in the non-probability state, the probability of a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and the probability of a small hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability). Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a small hit probability) is 1/218. On the other hand, when the second starting port 414b is won in the probabilistic state, the jackpot probability is 1/131, and the small hit is not won.

[Main control main processing]
Next, in the sixth embodiment, the main control main process executed by the main CPU 101 will be described. In the main control main process of the sixth embodiment, the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol display time management process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, and the jackpot shown in FIG. 14 in the main control main process of the first embodiment. Part of the end interval processing is different. Since the other processes are the same in the first embodiment and the sixth embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 56. Note that the same step numbers are assigned to the same processes as those in the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG. The special symbol memory check process of the sixth embodiment is obtained by adding the processes of steps S82 to S87 described later to the special symbol memory check process of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

In step S70, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag has a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, the process shifts to step S82. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S82, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved first start opening prizes is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines that the start storage corresponding to the first special symbol is 0, that is, no data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If so, the process is moved to step S71. On the other hand, when the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is not 0 in the main CPU 101, that is, the data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process is transferred to step S78. The main CPU 101 performs the process of step S83 after the process of step S83.

In step S83, a process of subtracting “1” from the first start storage number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S84.

In step S84, the special symbol storage area transfer process based on the first start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 displays the data of the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first. 1 Performs a process of shifting (storing) to the special symbol start storage area (3). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S85.

In step S85, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management in the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S86. Further, the main CPU 101 generates a derived symbol designation command for the sub CPU 201, which will be described later, to determine a derived symbol (first identification symbol for effect) corresponding to the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 outputs this derived symbol designation command to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 starts the variable display of the derived symbol based on the received derived symbol designation command.

In step S86, the waiting time set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S37 or step S46 shown in FIG. 8 in the waiting time timer. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S87.

In step S87, a process of clearing the storage area used for this variation is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the storage area of the main RAM 103 used for the variable display this time. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S71.

In step S71, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved second start opening prizes is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is "0" in the main CPU 101, that is, no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process is moved to step S77. On the other hand, in the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not "0", that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined that there is, the process is moved to step S72.

In step S72, a process of subtracting "1" from the second start storage number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S73.

In step S73, the special symbol storage area transfer process based on the second start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 displays the data of the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (0). 2 Performs a process of shifting (storing) to the special symbol start storage area (3). When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S74.

In step S74, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management in the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S75. Further, the main CPU 101 generates a derived symbol designation command for the sub CPU 201, which will be described later, to determine a derived symbol (identification symbol for effect) corresponding to the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421. It is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 outputs this derived symbol designation command to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 starts the variable display of the derived symbol based on the received derived symbol designation command.

In step S75, the waiting time set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S37 or step S46 shown in FIG. 8 in the waiting time timer. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S76.

In step S76, a process of clearing the storage area used for this variation is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the storage area of the main RAM 103 used for the variable display this time. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S80, a demo display process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demo display permission value in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 is in a state where the start memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol start storage area or the second special symbol start storage area in which the random value for hit determination is stored) becomes 0 for a predetermined time (for example). , 30 seconds) If it is maintained, set the value that allows execution of the demo display as the demo display permission value. Then, when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101 sets a demo display command and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 performs a demo display on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on this demo display command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

That is, in the first embodiment, the main CPU 101 preferentially digests the hold of the special figure 2, whereas in the second embodiment, the main CPU 101 changes the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 at the same time. Is possible.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The special symbol display time management process of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 57. The same step numbers as those in the special symbol display time management process in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 are assigned the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
In FIG. 57, when the processing of steps S90 to S97 is completed, the processing is transferred to step S1098.

In step S1098, a process of determining whether or not the special time saving state fluctuation counter is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the special time saving state fluctuation counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. Here, the special time-saving state fluctuation count counter indicates the number of times that the special symbol is changed and stopped in the special time-saving state. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the special time saving state fluctuation counter is "0", the main CPU 101 performs a process of storing the special time saving end command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103, and ends this subroutine. The special time saving end command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S14 of the main CPU 101. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the second time reduction state fluctuation counter is not “0”, the process is transferred to step S1099.

In step S1099, a process of subtracting "1" from the special time saving state fluctuation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the special time saving state fluctuation counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S1100.

In step S1100, a process of determining whether or not the special time saving state fluctuation counter is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the special time saving state fluctuation counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the special time saving state fluctuation counter is "0", it shifts the process to step S1101 and determines that the value of the special time saving state fluctuation counter is not "0". Ends this subroutine.

In step S1101, the process of setting the special time saving flag to "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting "0" to the special time saving flag stored in the main RAM 103. Here, the special time saving flag is stored in the main RAM 103, and is a flag indicating whether or not the special time saving state is selected as the gaming state after the end of the small hit game state by the special drawing 1 lottery, and the value thereof is ". When it is "0", it means that it is not in the special time saving state (non-time saving state), and when the value is "1", it means that it is in the special time saving state. In the process of step S56 shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 101 generates game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 according to the value of the special time saving flag. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval processing of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 58. The same step numbers as those of the jackpot end interval processing in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 14 are assigned the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
As shown in FIG. 18, when the processing of steps S110 to S117 is completed, the processing is transferred to step S1120.

In step S1120, the special time saving flag is set. In this process, the main CPU 101 turns on the special time saving flag when it is determined that the hit is a small hit by the special drawing 1 lottery based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. For example, a process of storing "1" in the main RAM 103 is performed. When it is not determined that the hit is a small hit by the special figure 1 lottery, a value for turning off the special time saving flag, for example, "0" is stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 performs a process of storing a special time saving start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The special time saving start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S14 of the main CPU 101. In this process, the main CPU 101 does not turn on the special time saving flag when the time saving flag is on. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S118.
After that, the processes of steps S118 to S121 are performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and when the process of step S121 is completed, the process is transferred to step S1121.

In step S1121, a process of determining whether or not the special time saving flag is "1" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the special time saving flag of the main RAM 103 is "1". When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the special time saving flag is "1", it shifts the process to step S1122, and when it determines that the value of the special time saving flag is not "1", it ends this subroutine. To do.

In step S1122, a process of setting the number of time reductions in the special time reduction state fluctuation counter is performed. In this process, a process of setting the number of time reductions (for example, 30 times) in the special time reduction state fluctuation counter of the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

Next, the process executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 in the sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, a part of the command analysis process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 18 is different.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process in the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 59 is obtained by adding the processes of steps S1301 to S1304 to the command analysis process in the first embodiment shown in FIG.
In FIG. 59, steps S231 to S235 are the same as the processes in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 18, so the description thereof will be omitted. If the sub CPU 201 determines in step S234 that the command received from the main control circuit 100 does not include the derived symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1301.

In step S1301, a process of determining whether or not a special time saving start command has been received is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the special time saving start command has been received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 shifts the processing to step S1302 and inputs the data of the value of the special time saving flag. If it is not determined that the data has been received, the process proceeds to step S1303.

In step S1302, a process for displaying a suggestion that the special time is being shortened is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores in the work RAM 203 data for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 50 indicating that the liquid crystal display device 50 is in a special time reduction (for example, the character information “accelerating” in FIG. 60 (b)). Perform the processing to be performed. When this process is completed, the subroutine is terminated.

In step S1303, a process of determining whether or not a special time saving end command has been received is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the special time saving end command has been received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1304 and inputs the data of the value of the special time saving flag. If it is not determined that the data has been received, the process proceeds to step S236.

In step S1304, a process of ending the display suggesting that the special time is being shortened is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of terminating the display suggesting that the liquid crystal display device 50 is in the special time reduction (for example, the character information "accelerating" in FIG. 60B). When this process is completed, the subroutine is terminated.

In step S236, processing corresponding to the received other command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process corresponding to a command other than the variation pattern designation command and the derived symbol designation command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Explanation of production screen]
FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 60A shows an example of the effect screen of the liquid crystal display device 50 displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the sixth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 60 (a), in the normal gaming state, the display area 51 includes three identification symbols 52a for effect, three identification symbols 52b for effect, a reserved symbol 55a, and a reserved symbol 55b. , Is displayed. The identification symbol 52a is for deriving and displaying the result of the special figure 1 lottery, and the identification symbol 52b is for deriving and displaying the result of the special figure 2 lottery. The reserved symbol 55a indicates that the special drawing 1 lottery is pending, and a maximum of four symbols are displayed. The reserved symbol 55b indicates that the special drawing 2 lottery is pending, and a maximum of four symbols are displayed. The identification symbol 52a and the identification symbol 52b can be changed at the same time. When the pending symbol 55a is displayed and the next variation is started after the changing identification symbol 52a is stopped, one reserved symbol 55a is deleted. Similarly, when the pending symbol 55b is displayed and the next variation is started after the changing identification symbol 52b is stopped, one reserved symbol 55b is deleted.
According to the sixth embodiment, in the normal game state, the variation display time of the first special symbol is set longer than the variation display time of the second special symbol. Therefore, the holding of the second special symbol tends to be more difficult to digest than the holding of the first special symbol.

FIG. 60B is an example of an effect screen showing a stop display mode of the three identification symbols 52a for effect when a small hit is won by the first special figure lottery. In the sixth embodiment, when a small hit is won by the first special figure lottery, the central identification symbol 52a, which is fluctuating in the reach state, is a special stop display mode indicating the small hit winning. After that, the screen shifts to the small hit game state, and the liquid crystal display device 50 displays the effect screen in the small hit game state. Even during a small hit, if there is a reserved symbol 55b corresponding to the special drawing 2 lottery, the derivation display by the three identification symbols 52b for the effect is continued.

FIG. 60 (c) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect screen during a special time reduction. After the small hit game by winning the first special figure lottery is completed, the game shifts to the special time saving game state. In the special time-saving game state, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays character information 58 indicating that the special time-saving game state is in progress and character information 59 indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the special time-saving game state. By looking at the character information 58 and 59, the player can grasp that the fluctuation time of the three identification symbols 52b in the case of loss is shortened.

Then, when the special time saving state ends, the special time saving flag becomes "0" by the process of step S1101 shown in FIG. 57, and the special time saving state ends. At this time, if the time saving flag is "0", the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Since the special time saving flag is turned off in the time saving state, the time saving state and the special time saving state are not executed at the same time. Therefore, it does not shift to the time saving state after the end of the special time saving state.

When the special time saving state ends and the normal gaming state is entered, the character information 58 and 59 are erased from the liquid crystal display device 50, and the display mode returns to the display mode as shown in FIG. 60 (a).

According to the sixth embodiment configured as described above, the variation time of the identification symbol 52 based on the special figure 2 lottery is set over a predetermined period with the winning of the transition to the small hit game state. By making it shorter than the fluctuation time of the identification symbol 52 in the normal game state, it is possible to increase the number of fluctuations of the identification symbol 52 based on the special figure 2 lottery. As a result, for example, if a start prize is won in a state where all the data is stored in the eight start storage areas, in other words, a hold is satisfied, the big hit lottery due to the start prize is not performed. However, according to the sixth embodiment, since the pending information corresponding to the special figure 2 is quickly digested, it is possible to reduce the starting prize in which the big hit lottery as described above is not performed.

Further, since the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be changed at the same time, and the reserved information of the special figure 1 and the reserved information of the special figure 2 are alternately stored, the special figure 1 can be more efficiently stored. It becomes possible to digest the fluctuation of the special symbol based on the hold information and the hold information of the special figure 2.
As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, since more jackpot lottery can be obtained, it is possible to expand the chances of shifting to the jackpot gaming state, and the player's expectation for the transition to the jackpot gaming state. Can be increased.

Although the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the configuration of the sixth embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, in the above-described configuration, the special time saving state is shifted to the special time saving state triggered by the small hit winning by the special figure 1 lottery, but the special time saving state is not shifted to the special time saving state triggered by the small hit winning by the special drawing 2 lottery. However, it is possible to shift to the special time saving state with the small hit winning by the special figure 2 lottery as an opportunity. In this case, since there is a possibility of a small hit in the time saving state, it is possible to shift to the special time saving state after the time saving state ends. For example, in the sixth embodiment, when the small hit is won when the number of time reductions is 90 times, the special time reduction state remains 20 times after the end of the time reduction state. Therefore, after the end of the time saving state, the special time saving may be given 20 times.

It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable effects arising from the present invention, and the effects according to the present invention are limited to those described in the respective embodiments of the present invention. It's not a thing.

Hereinafter, the techniques related to the present invention will be described.

[Appendix 1]
[Background technology]
In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball that rolls and flows down enters the start winning opening provided on the game board, a winning lottery is performed to shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a liquid crystal display is used. A plurality of symbols displayed on a display means such as a display device fluctuate, and when a winning lottery is won, an advantageous gaming state (so-called big hit gaming state) is triggered by stopping the plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. Move to.
If a game ball enters the starting winning opening while a plurality of symbols are fluctuating in the display means, a winning lottery is performed, while the fluctuating symbols are put on hold until stopped. Then, after the fluctuating plurality of symbols are stopped, the plurality of symbols are newly changed and stopped based on the winning lottery that has already been performed. The maximum number to be put on hold is 4.

On the other hand, according to the lottery result, the display means displays an effect image or the like according to the change / stop of the symbol, and raises the expectation that the game state shifts to an advantageous game state. In addition, in order to further raise this sense of expectation, the stop of the symbol in the fluctuation / stop of the symbol is set to a temporary stop state (a state in which the symbol moves slightly and is not completely stopped) without being completely stopped. In addition to fluctuating (re-variating) from the stopped state, the effect display is continuously performed until the symbol is completely stopped, so-called pseudo-ream.

In Patent Document 1, there are various types of symbol variation patterns: no pseudo-ream, 1 pseudo-ream, 2 pseudo-ream, 3 pseudo-ream, and 4 pseudo-ream. It is stated that the rate at which a high degree of reach effect is executed increases.

[Prior art literature]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5721

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a pseudo-ream effect display, various types of pseudo-ream effects are often performed repeatedly, and in some cases, the same effects may be performed continuously, and the effects may overlap. In addition, it may be unclear where the pseudo-ren production started and ended, and the higher the number of pseudo-rens, the higher the expectation for big hits, which is an effect that raises the expectation of the original pseudo-rens for the player. Is easy to fade.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following configurations.

(1) A start winning opening (first start opening 414a, second start opening 414b) having a game area (game area 41) in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and the game ball can enter the game area. A game board (game board 40) provided with
A lottery means (main CPU 101, processing of steps S34 and S43 of FIG. 8) for performing a lottery for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, triggered by winning a prize in the starting winning opening.
A symbol display means (liquid crystal display device 50) that displays fluctuations and stops of a plurality of symbols (three identification symbols 52), and
With the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the plurality of symbols variably displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means are controlled to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. A symbol display control means (sub CPU 201, processing of steps S234 and S235 in FIG. 18) is provided.
The symbol display control means
By performing control to perform re-variation display at least once after temporarily stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols displayed in a variable manner, one continuous continuous production image (pseudo-continuous production image, pseudo in FIG. 25) is performed. While performing control to display the series 1 to the pseudo series 4) (sub CPU 201, processing in step S224 in FIG. 17, processing in steps S243 and S244 in FIG. 19),
Control of re-variation number suggestion effect display (display of piece images 501a to 501d) according to the number of times (pseudo-repeated number of times) of control of re-variation display (sub CPU 201, processing of step S224 in FIG. 17, step S245 in FIG. 19) Processing) is performed separately from the continuous display of the production image.

According to (1), the re-variation number suggestion effect display (display of piece images 501a to 501d) is displayed as a continuous effect image (pseudo-continuous effect image) according to the number of times the re-variation display is controlled (pseudo-ream number). By performing this separately from the display of, it is possible to display to the player the relationship between the continuous effect image display and the number of re-variation displays in an easy-to-understand manner. As a result, it is possible to improve the effect of increasing the expectation of the original pseudo-ream for the player, that is, the higher the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the expectation of big hits.

(2) In (1), when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbol display control means displays the re-variation number suggestion effect display as a special image (display of the piece images 501a and 501b in FIG. 27 (g)). ) Is a gaming machine characterized by performing control to switch to.

According to (2), a special case where the color of the re-variation number suggestion effect display (piece image 501) is changed under a predetermined condition, for example, when the effect develops after the pseudo-continuous image becomes reach. By switching to the image display, the player expects a big hit as the number of pseudo-reams increases, and the player moves to an advantageous gaming state by the development effect while maintaining the original effect of the pseudo-reams for the player. It is possible to further raise the expectation of.

(3) In (1) and (2), the symbol display control means indicates an expectation suggestion effect display (FIG. 26 (e)) that suggests the expectation of transition to an advantageous state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. ) In the piece image 502, "the reliability is 60% if the reach is reached here") is performed.

According to (3), the player estimates how much the expectation for the transition to the advantageous state is increased by displaying the expectation suggestion effect that suggests the expectation for the transition to the advantageous state. This makes it possible to further increase the player's expectation for the transition to an advantageous state.

[The invention's effect]
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the effect of increasing the expectation of the original pseudo-ream for the player.

[Appendix 2]
[Background technology]
In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball that rolls and flows down enters the start winning opening provided on the game board, a winning lottery is performed to shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a liquid crystal display is used. A plurality of symbols displayed on a display means such as a display device fluctuate, and when a winning lottery is won, an advantageous gaming state (so-called big hit gaming state) is triggered by stopping the plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. Move to.
If a game ball enters the starting winning opening while a plurality of symbols are fluctuating in the display means, a winning lottery is performed, while the fluctuating symbols are put on hold until stopped. Then, after the fluctuating plurality of symbols are stopped, the plurality of symbols are newly changed and stopped based on the winning lottery that has already been performed. The maximum number to be put on hold is 4.

On the other hand, according to the lottery result, the display means displays an effect image or the like according to the change / stop of the symbol, and raises the expectation that the game state shifts to an advantageous game state. In addition, in order to further raise this sense of expectation, the stop of the symbol in the fluctuation / stop of the symbol is set to a temporary stop state (a state in which the symbol moves slightly and is not completely stopped) without being completely stopped. Along with fluctuating from the stopped state (re-variation), the effect display is continuously performed until the symbol is completely stopped, so-called pseudo-ream.

In Patent Document 1, there are various types of symbol variation patterns: no pseudo-ream, 1 pseudo-ream, 2 pseudo-ream, 3 pseudo-ream, and 4 pseudo-ream. It is stated that the rate at which a high degree of reach effect is executed increases.

[Prior art literature]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5721

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even in such a pseudo-ream effect display, if the game is repeatedly played, the player can read a certain amount of effect pattern, and eventually loses interest. Therefore, it is desired to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ren and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ren to the advantageous gaming state.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following configurations.

(1) A start winning opening (first start opening 414a, second start opening 414b) having a game area (game area 41) in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and the game ball can enter the game area. A game board (game board 40) provided with
A lottery means (main CPU 101, processing of steps S34 and S43 of FIG. 8) for performing a lottery for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, triggered by winning a prize in the starting winning opening.
A symbol display means (liquid crystal display device 50) that displays variations and stops of a plurality of symbols (three identification symbols 52), and
With the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the plurality of symbols variably displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means are controlled to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The symbol display control means (sub CPU 201, processing of steps S234 and S235 in FIG. 18) and
An effect image display data storage means (image data ROM 211) for storing a plurality of types of effect image display data, and
It is equipped with an operation means (effect button 16) that can be operated by the player.
The symbol display control means
One continuous effect image (pseudo-continuous effect image, FIG. 25) is obtained by controlling the re-variation display to perform the variation display at least once after the plurality of symbols displayed in the variation are temporarily stopped. Control to display pseudo-ream 1 to pseudo-ream 4),
The effect image display data storage means stores the effect image display data (image data of each of the pseudo-ream 1 to the pseudo-ream 4) corresponding to one re-variation display.
The symbol display control means
Control of a normal pseudo-continuous production display that displays one continuous production image by connecting one production image display data corresponding to one re-variation display for the number of times of re-variation display (sub CPU 201, FIG. 17). The process of step S224, the process of steps S243 and S244 of FIG. 30),
Control of a special pseudo-continuous effect display for displaying an effect image that reduces the number of re-variation displays except for the specific effect image display included in the one continuous effect image (processes in steps S322 and S244 of FIG. 30). )When,
Control to display either a normal pseudo-continuous effect display or a special pseudo-continuous effect display according to the operation of the operation means by the player (sub CPU 201, processing in step S224 of FIG. 17, step S321 of FIG. 30, A game machine characterized by further performing the processing of S244).

According to (1), a normal pseudo-continuous effect display is performed by the operation of the player, or a special pseudo-continuous effect display in which the number of re-variable displays (pseudo-continuous number) is smaller than that of the normal pseudo-continuous effect display is displayed. Since it is possible to select whether to perform the pseudo-continuous production, the player himself may display the pseudo-continuous production that can raise the expectation, instead of displaying the pseudo-continuous production prepared in advance by the game machine. It will be possible. As a result, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ren, and to maintain the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ren to the advantageous gaming state.

(2) In (1), the symbol display control means has a plurality of types of special pseudo-continuous effect display according to the number of specific effect image displays excluded from the one continuous effect image (FIG. 32, FIG. 33) is controlled to display a selection screen (pseudo-ream number setting menu in FIG. 31) selected by the operation of the operation means by the player (sub CPU 201, processing in step S300 in FIG. 28). A game machine to play.

According to (2), it is possible to set the number of revariable displays (pseudo-ream count) in the special pseudo-ream effect display according to the number of specific effect image displays excluded from one continuous effect image. Therefore, it is possible to select the number of variable display times in the pseudo continuous effect display by the operation of the operation means by the player. For example, when one continuous effect image includes an effect image of four pseudo-reams, one by excluding one of the specific effect image displays (for example, pseudo-ream (2)). The continuous production image becomes pseudo-ream three times, and by excluding two specific production image displays (for example, pseudo-ream (2) and pseudo-ream (3)), one continuous production image becomes pseudo-ream. It will be twice. In this way, since the player can select the number of pseudo-reams, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ream and maintain the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ream to an advantageous gaming state. become.

(3) In (1), the symbol display control means has a plurality of types of special pseudo-continuous effect display according to a specific type of effect image display excluded from the one continuous effect image (see FIG. 34). The gaming machine is characterized in that the player controls to display a selection screen (pseudo-ream number setting menu in FIG. 35) selected by operating the operating means.

According to (3), since the display pattern in the special pseudo-continuous production display can be changed according to the type of the specific production image display excluded from one continuous production image, the operation means by the player can be changed. By operation, it is possible to select a display pattern in the pseudo-continuous effect display. For example, when one continuous effect image includes an effect image of four pseudo-reams, the pseudo-ream is three times except for one of the specific effect image displays (for example, pseudo-ream (2)). It becomes possible for the player to select whether to perform the pseudo-ream three times except for one of the other effect image displays (for example, the pseudo-ream (3)). In this way, since the display pattern in the pseudo-ream effect display preferred by the player can be selected, the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ream can be maintained, and the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ream to an advantageous gaming state can be expected. It will be possible to maintain it.

[The invention's effect]
According to the present invention, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ren, and to maintain the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ren to the advantageous gaming state.

[Appendix 3]
[Background technology]
In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball that rolls and flows down enters the start winning opening provided on the game board, a winning lottery is performed to shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a liquid crystal display is used. A plurality of symbols displayed on a display means such as a display device fluctuate, and when a winning lottery is won, an advantageous gaming state (so-called big hit gaming state) is triggered by stopping the plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. Move to.
If a game ball enters the starting winning opening while a plurality of symbols are fluctuating in the display means, a winning lottery is performed, while the fluctuating symbols are put on hold until stopped. Then, after the fluctuating plurality of symbols are stopped, the plurality of symbols are newly changed and stopped based on the winning lottery that has already been performed. The maximum number to be put on hold is 4.

On the other hand, according to the lottery result, the display means displays an effect image or the like according to the change / stop of the symbol, and raises the expectation that the game state shifts to an advantageous game state. In addition, in order to further raise this sense of expectation, the stop of the symbol in the fluctuation / stop of the symbol is set to a temporary stop state (a state in which the symbol moves slightly and is not completely stopped) without being completely stopped. Along with fluctuating from the stopped state (re-variation), the effect display is continuously performed until the symbol is completely stopped, so-called pseudo-ream.

In Patent Document 1, there are various types of symbol variation patterns: no pseudo-ream, 1 pseudo-ream, 2 pseudo-ream, 3 pseudo-ream, and 4 pseudo-ream. It is stated that the rate at which a high degree of reach effect is executed increases.

[Prior art literature]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5721

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a production display by pseudo-ream, the relationship between the number of pseudo-ream and the expectation of big hit is constant, and when the number of pseudo-ream is small, the expectation of transition to an advantageous gaming state is weakened. Eventually, it is easy to lose interest in the pseudo-continuous production display. Therefore, it is desired to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ren and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ren to the advantageous gaming state.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following configurations.

(1) A start winning opening (first start opening 414a, second start opening 414b) having a game area (game area 41) in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and the game ball can enter the game area. A game board (game board 40) provided with
A lottery means (main CPU 101, processing of steps S34 and S43 of FIG. 8) for performing a lottery for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, triggered by winning a prize in the starting winning opening.
A symbol display means (liquid crystal display device 50) that displays fluctuations and stops of a plurality of symbols, and
With the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the plurality of symbols variably displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means are controlled to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The symbol display control means (sub CPU 201, processing of steps S234 and S235 in FIG. 18) and
It is equipped with an effect image display data storage means (image data ROM 211) for storing a plurality of types of effect image display data.
The symbol display control means continuously performs one continuous re-variation display in which the fluctuation display is performed at least once after the plurality of symbols that are variablely displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Control to display various effect images (pseudo-ream effect image, pseudo-ream 1 to pseudo-ream 4 in FIG. 25).
The effect image display data storage means stores the effect image display data (image data of each of the pseudo-ream 1 to the pseudo-ream 4) corresponding to one re-variation display.
The symbol display control means controls a pseudo continuous effect display (sub) that displays one continuous effect image by connecting one effect image display data corresponding to one revariation display for the number of times of the revariation display. The CPU 201, the process of step S224 of FIG. 17, and the process of steps S243 and S244 of FIG. 30) are performed.
Correspondence between the number of consecutive re-variable displays and the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state so that the smaller the number of consecutive re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous effect display, the higher the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. Correspondence relationship storage means (program ROM 202, table for determining pseudo-continuous reliability notification effect in FIG. 39) for storing relationships, and
When it is decided to perform the pseudo-continuous effect display, the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state for each continuous number of times of the re-variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect display is read from the correspondence storage means, and it is advantageous at a predetermined timing. It is further provided with an information notification means (liquid crystal display device 50) for notifying information regarding the transition probability to the gaming state in a mode corresponding to each continuous number of revariation displays in the pseudo-continuous production display. Game machine.

According to (1), the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state is not constant depending on the number of re-variable displays, and the smaller the number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous production display, the higher the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. Since it may be high, the information regarding the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state is notified by the information notification means in a manner corresponding to each number of consecutive re-variation displays, so that the re-variation is advantageous to the player. It becomes possible to inform the number of times of display. This makes it possible to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-continuous production display to an advantageous gaming state.

(2) In (1), the information notification means is an advantageous game at a predetermined timing, which is a timing (for example, a temporary stop state, FIG. 40 (b)) before the symbol is variablely displayed by the symbol display means. A gaming machine characterized by notifying information about the probability of transition to a state.

According to (2), before the pseudo-continuous production display is performed, the player is taught the correspondence relationship between the continuous number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous production display and the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. , By performing the pseudo-continuous production display based on the correspondence relationship, the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display is maintained.

(3) In (1), the information notification means sets a predetermined timing after the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means (for example, when re-variation starts from the temporary stop state, FIG. 40 (c)). ), A gaming machine characterized in that information regarding the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state is notified.

According to (3), after the pseudo-continuous production display is performed, the player is taught the correspondence relationship between the number of consecutive re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous production display and the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. , By performing the pseudo-continuous production display based on the correspondence relationship, the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display is maintained.

[The invention's effect]
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-continuous production display to an advantageous gaming state. ..

[Appendix 4]
[Background technology]
In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball that rolls and flows down enters the start winning opening provided on the game board, a winning lottery is performed to shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a liquid crystal display is used. A plurality of symbols displayed on a display means such as a display device fluctuate, and when a winning lottery is won, an advantageous gaming state (so-called big hit gaming state) is triggered by stopping the plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. Move to.
If a game ball enters the starting winning opening while a plurality of symbols are fluctuating in the display means, a winning lottery is performed, while the fluctuating symbols are put on hold until stopped. Then, after the fluctuating plurality of symbols are stopped, the plurality of symbols are newly changed and stopped based on the winning lottery that has already been performed. The maximum number to be put on hold is 4.

On the other hand, according to the lottery result, the display means displays an effect image or the like according to the change / stop of the symbol, and raises the expectation that the game state shifts to an advantageous game state. In addition, in order to further raise this sense of expectation, the stop of the symbol in the fluctuation / stop of the symbol is set to a temporary stop state (a state in which the symbol moves slightly and is not completely stopped) without being completely stopped. Along with fluctuating from the stopped state (re-variation), the effect display is continuously performed until the symbol is completely stopped, that is, a so-called pseudo-ream effect display is performed.

In Patent Document 1, there are various types of symbol variation patterns: no pseudo-ream, 1 pseudo-ream, 2 pseudo-ream, 3 pseudo-ream, and 4 pseudo-ream, and the greater the number of pseudo-ream, the greater the expectation of a big hit. It is stated that the rate at which a high degree of reach effect is executed increases.

[Prior art literature]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5721

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a production display by pseudo-ream, the relationship between the number of pseudo-ream and the jackpot expectation is constant and patterned, and when the number of pseudo-ream is small, it is expected to shift to an advantageous gaming state. It becomes thin, and it is easy to lose interest in the pseudo-continuous production display. Therefore, it is desired to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ren and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ren to the advantageous gaming state.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following configurations.

(1) A start winning opening (first start opening 414a, second start opening 414b) having a game area (game area 41) in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and the game ball can enter the game area. A game board (game board 40) provided with
A lottery means (main CPU 101, processing of steps S34 and S43 of FIG. 8) for performing a lottery for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, triggered by winning a prize in the starting winning opening.
A symbol display means (liquid crystal display device 50) that displays fluctuations and stops of a plurality of symbols, and
With the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the plurality of symbols variably displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means are controlled to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The symbol display control means (sub CPU 201, processing of steps S234 and S235 in FIG. 18) and
It is equipped with an effect image display data storage means (image data ROM 211) for storing a plurality of types of effect image display data.
The symbol display control means continuously performs one continuous re-variation display in which the fluctuation display is performed at least once after the plurality of symbols that are variablely displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Control to display various effect images (pseudo-ream effect image, pseudo-ream 1 to pseudo-ream 4 in FIG. 25).
The effect image display data storage means stores the effect image display data (image data of each of the pseudo-ream 1 to the pseudo-ream 4) corresponding to one re-variation display.
The symbol display control means
Control of pseudo-continuous production display to display one continuous production image by connecting one production image display data corresponding to one re-variation display for the number of times of re-variation display (sub CPU 201, step S224 in FIG. 17). (Processing of steps S243 and S244 in FIG. 30) and
Control of the pseudo-continuous end effect display (sub CPU 201, processing in step S357 of FIG. 43) for displaying the effect image according to the end of the re-variation display for the number of times in the pseudo-continuous effect display.
Control of the pseudo-continuous revival effect display that restores the last revariable display in the pseudo-continuous effect display after the pseudo-continuous end effect display when a predetermined condition is satisfied (sub CPU 201, process of step S245 in FIG. 44). ) And, a game machine characterized by further performing.

According to (1), in the pseudo-continuous production display, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the pseudo-continuous revival effect display is performed after the pseudo-continuous end effect display is performed, so that the pseudo-continuous effect display is once displayed. It is possible to give the player who is disappointed at the end the joy that the pseudo-ream effect display has been revived by performing the pseudo-renewal effect display, and the pseudo-ream end effect display is once performed. Even so, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the pseudo-continuous production display will be restored. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the pseudo-continuous production display and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-continuous production display to an advantageous gaming state. Become.

(2) In (1), information related to the lottery result of the lottery means triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening while the symbol is variablely displayed by the symbol display means. The symbol display control means is provided with a hold storage means (a change pattern storage area (0) to a change pattern storage area (4) of the work RAM 203) that is stored and holds a variation display according to the lottery result. When the number of lottery results stored in the storage means becomes a plurality, the information stored in the hold storage means is pre-read before the execution of the variable display according to the lottery result, and the lottery stored in the hold storage means is performed. When the pseudo-continuous effect display is performed in the variation display of the symbol based on the result, the last re-variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect display is displayed in the variation display of the symbol based on the next lottery result stored in the hold storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is revived (sub CPU 201, processing in step S366 of FIG. 45).

According to (2), when the pseudo-continuous effect display is performed in the variable display of the symbol based on the lottery result of the destination stored in the hold storage means by using the pre-reading result of the information stored in the hold storage means, the hold storage is performed. Next, in the variable display of the symbol based on the lottery result stored in the means, the last re-variable display in the pseudo continuous effect display based on the previous lottery result can be restored. In this way, by performing the pseudo-continuous end effect display and the pseudo-continuous revival effect display, it is possible to perform continuous pseudo-continuous effect display, and the player who is disappointed once the pseudo-continuous end effect display is performed. On the other hand, it becomes possible to provide the joy of the revival of the pseudo-continuous production display in a timely manner.

(3) In (2), when the pseudo-continuous effect display is performed in the variable display of the symbol based on the next lottery result stored in the hold storage means, the symbol display control means in the pseudo-continuous effect display. It is characterized by performing control (processing of sub CPU 201, step S367 of FIG. 45) to display a suggestion image (an image of "adding two pseudo-continuouss" in FIG. 46 (g)) suggesting the number of times of revariation display. Game machine.

According to (3), the pseudo-continuous effect display is restored, and a suggestion image suggesting the number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous effect display based on the next lottery result is displayed. It is possible to make the player feel as if the number of times of was added. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with the joy of adding the number of pseudo-reams.

[The invention's effect]
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the player's interest in the effect display by the pseudo-ren and maintaining the expectation for the transition from the pseudo-ren to an advantageous gaming state. Become.

[Appendix 5]
[Background technology]
In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball that rolls and flows down enters the start winning opening provided on the game board, a winning lottery is performed to shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a liquid crystal display is used. A plurality of symbols displayed on a display means such as a display device fluctuate, and when a winning lottery is won, an advantageous gaming state (so-called big hit gaming state) is triggered by stopping the plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. Move to.
If a game ball enters the starting winning opening while a plurality of symbols are fluctuating in the display means, a winning lottery is performed, while the fluctuating symbols are put on hold until stopped. Then, after the fluctuating plurality of symbols are stopped, the plurality of symbols are newly changed and stopped based on the winning lottery that has already been performed. The maximum number to be put on hold is 4.

On the other hand, according to the lottery result, the display means displays an effect image or the like according to the change / stop of the symbol, and raises the expectation that the game state shifts to an advantageous game state.

In Patent Document 1, the probability variation is maintained until the number of fluctuations of the symbol after the end of the special game reaches the final number of probability variation, and the effect determining means is a plurality of effects in which the correspondence between the variation pattern and the effect pattern is defined. It is described that the effect pattern to be executed is selected by referring to one of the pattern tables.

[Prior art literature]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-51323

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the selected effect pattern does not include elements other than the effect pattern according to the game state and the lottery result, and the effect to be executed tends to be monotonous to the player.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following configurations.

(1) A start winning opening (first start opening 414a, second start opening 414b) having a game area (game area 41) in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and the game ball can enter the game area. A game board (game board 40) provided with
A launching means (launching device 20) that launches a game ball into the game area by the operation of the player,
A lottery means (main CPU 101, processing of steps S34 and S43 of FIG. 8) for performing a lottery for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, triggered by winning a prize in the starting winning opening.
A symbol display means (liquid crystal display device 50) that displays variations and stops of a plurality of symbols (three identification symbols 52), and
With the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the plurality of symbols variably displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means are controlled to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The symbol display control means (sub CPU 201, processing of steps S234 and S235 in FIG. 18) and
An effect image display means (liquid crystal display device 50) for displaying an effect image, and
An effect image display data storage means (image data ROM 211) for storing a plurality of types of effect image display data, and
The effect image display control means (sub CPU 201, the process of step S224 in FIG. 18) that controls the effect image display means according to the lottery result by the lottery means.
A launching ball number storage means (work RAM 203 or main RAM 103) for storing the number of game balls launched by the launching means, and
Initialization means (sub CPU 201 (process in step S1244 of FIG. 48) or main) that initializes the number of game balls stored in the launch ball number storage means and the number of fluctuation display of the symbol stored in the fluctuation number storage means. With CPU101)
The effect image display control means includes the number of game balls stored in the launch ball number storage means after being initialized by the initialization means, and the number of fluctuation display of the symbol stored in the fluctuation number storage means. Control of the effect image display using any of the effect image display data stored in the effect image display data storage means (sub CPU 201, step S1241 of FIG. 48) according to the relationship of A game machine characterized by performing processing).

According to (1), the effect image is not displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means, but the number of game balls fired after being initialized by the initialization means and the number of times the symbol is changed and displayed. Since the selected effect image display is performed according to the relationship, it is possible to provide the player with a new method of selecting the effect image display, and the monotonousness of the effect image display can be eliminated.

(2) In (1), the launch ball number storage means (main RAM 103), the main control unit (main control circuit 100) having the fluctuation number storage means (main RAM 103), and
A sub-control unit (sub-control circuit 200) having the effect image display control means is provided.
The main control unit is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of game balls stored in the launch ball number storage means and the number of fluctuations stored in the fluctuation number storage means are transmitted to the sub control unit.

(3) In (1), the effect image display control means displays a suggestion effect image suggesting a relationship between the number of game balls and the number of times the symbol is varied and displayed (“Battle end” in FIG. 53”. A game machine characterized in that the character information (color of 802) is controlled.
According to (3), for example, the effect display suggesting to the player is performed, such as changing the color of the dialogue in the ending effect at the end of the big hit game.

[The invention's effect]
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of eliminating the monotonousness of the effect image display.

[Appendix 6]
[Background technology]
In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball that rolls and flows down enters the start winning opening provided on the game board, a winning lottery is performed to shift to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a liquid crystal display is used. A plurality of symbols displayed on a display means such as a display device fluctuate, and when a winning lottery is won, an advantageous gaming state (so-called big hit gaming state) is triggered by stopping the plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. Move to.
On the other hand, according to the lottery result, the display means displays an effect image or the like according to the change / stop of the symbol, and raises the expectation that the game state shifts to an advantageous game state.

In Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine in which the first symbol and the second symbol change at the same time, one of the first symbol and the second symbol opens a large winning opening, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. When the symbol that is in the game state is confirmed and displayed, the other symbol is stopped at the lost symbol before the predetermined fluctuation time, or the predetermined fluctuation is performed, depending on the type of the confirmed symbol. It is stated that the time measurement is interrupted. As described above, conventionally, it has been used to make the fluctuation time of one of the plurality of symbols that fluctuate at the same time different depending on the game state.

[Prior art literature]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-51323

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, conventionally, the variation time of any of the symbols is simply changed according to the game state, and no new game property is used there.

The present invention provides a game machine in which a plurality of symbols are changed at the same time, and by using a new game property for changing the fluctuation time, the player can have an interest and a sense of expectation for the game. The purpose is to do.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following configurations.

(1) It has a game area (game area 41) in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and the game ball can enter the game area and the game ball is placed in the first start area (first start port winning ball sensor). A game board (game board 40) provided with a start winning opening (central accessory 430) that alternately passes through the first starting area (116a) and the second starting area (second starting port winning ball sensor 116b).
A lottery means (main CPU 101, step S34 in FIG. 8) for performing a lottery for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, triggered by the passage of the game ball in either the first starting area or the second starting area. Processing of S43) and
A first symbol display means (special symbol display device 421a) that displays variations and stops of a plurality of first symbols (first special symbols) according to a lottery result triggered by the passage of a game ball in the first start region. )When,
A second symbol display means (special symbol display device 421b) that displays a plurality of variations of the second symbol (second special symbol) and a stop display according to the lottery result triggered by the passage of the game ball in the second start region. )When,
With the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening, control is performed so that the fluctuation display of each of the first symbol and the second symbol can be performed at the same time, and each of the first symbol and the second symbol is stopped. It is provided with a symbol variation display control means (main CPU 101) that controls display.
The symbol variation display control means shortens the variation display time of the first symbol to be shorter than the variation display time of the second symbol in the normal gaming state which is not advantageous for the player, and the lottery result by the lottery means is a small hit game. A gaming machine characterized in that control (processing of the main CPU 101 and step S1120 of FIG. 58) is performed to shorten the fluctuation time of the second symbol over a predetermined period when the transition to the state is won.

According to (1), the number of fluctuations of the second symbol is increased by making the fluctuation time of the second symbol shorter than usual over a predetermined period with the winning of the transition to the small hit game state. By giving the player many lottery opportunities, it is possible to expand the chances of a big hit game state. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the transition to an advantageous gaming state.

(2) In (1), the symbol variation display control means controls to return the variation time of the second symbol to the normal variation time after the predetermined period for shortening the variation time of the second symbol ends. A featured game machine.

According to (2), the predetermined period in which the fluctuation time of the second symbol is shortened can be set as a special period advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the transition to an advantageous gaming state.

(3) In (1) and (2), the effect image display means (liquid crystal display device 50) for displaying the effect image and
The effect image display control means (sub CPU 201, steps S224 of FIG. 17, steps S224 and S225 of FIG. 18 (FIG. 59)) that control the effect image display means according to the lottery result of the lottery means. With more
The effect image display control means is a gaming machine that controls the suggestion effect image display (sub CPU 201, the process of step S1302 in FIG. 59) that suggests that the predetermined period is reached.

According to (3), it becomes possible for the player to grasp whether or not the fluctuation time of the second symbol is shortened.

[The invention's effect]
According to the present invention, in a game machine in which a plurality of symbols are changed at the same time, a game machine capable of giving a player an interest and a sense of expectation for the game by using a new game property for changing the fluctuation time. Will be able to be provided.

1 Pachinko game machine 16 Production button 20 Launch device 21 Launch handle 40 Game board 41 Game area 50 Liquid crystal display device 51 Display area 52, 52a, 52b Identification symbols 55, 55a, 55b Hold symbols 56 Pseudo-ream count information 58, 58, 702 , 802 Character image 100 Main control circuit 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
116a 1st starting port winning ball sensor 116b 2nd starting port winning ball sensor 200 Sub control circuit 201 Sub CPU
202 Program ROM
203 work RAM
210 Display control circuit 211 Image data ROM
414a 1st starting port 414b 2nd starting port 415 Ordinary electric accessory 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d General winning opening 421 Special symbol display device 430 Central accessory 501, 501a to 501d, 502 Piece image 600 Pseudo-ream number setting menu 601 Pseudo-ream type setting menu 701 Reliability information 712 Suggested image

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which the game ball rolls and flows down, and a start winning opening in which the game ball can enter is provided in the game area.
A lottery means for drawing a lottery to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, triggered by winning a prize in the starting winning opening.
A symbol display means for displaying variable and stop displays of a plurality of symbols,
With the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the plurality of symbols variably displayed according to the lottery result of the lottery means are controlled to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. Symbol display control means and
It is equipped with a production image display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of production image display data.
The symbol display control means continuously performs one continuous re-variation display in which the fluctuation display is performed at least once after the plurality of symbols that are variablely displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Controls the display of various production images
The effect image display data storage means stores the effect image display data corresponding to one re-variation display.
The symbol display control means controls a pseudo continuous effect display that displays one continuous effect image by connecting one effect image display data corresponding to one revariation display for the number of times of the revariation display. ,
Correspondence between the number of consecutive re-variable displays and the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state so that the smaller the number of consecutive re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous effect display, the higher the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state. Correspondence relationship storage means to memorize relationships and
When it is determined to perform the pseudo-continuous effect display, the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state for each continuous number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-continuous effect display is read from the correspondence storage means, and is advantageous at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine further comprising an information notifying means for notifying information regarding a transition probability to a different gaming state in a mode corresponding to each consecutive number of times of revariating display in the pseudo-continuous effect display. The game according to claim 1, wherein the information notifying means notifies information regarding a transition probability to an advantageous gaming state at a predetermined timing before the symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the symbol displaying means. Machine. The first aspect of the present invention, wherein the information notifying means notifies the information regarding the probability of transition to an advantageous gaming state at a predetermined timing after the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol displaying means. Game machine.